2023-04-28                     Senate Journal                      Page 0893
SJR 11                                                                                                                        
Senators Olson, Dunbar, Giessel, Merrick, Bishop, Claman, Kaufman,                                                              
Kawasaki, Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent to be shown                                                                 
as cosponsors on SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 11                                                                                 
Recognizing the Don Young Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022                                                                 
and the importance of certain provisions intended to enhance oil spill                                                          
response capabilities in Western Alaska and the United States Arctic                                                            
to promote improved safety in shipping commerce, protection of                                                                  
communities in the state, and the health of critical marine resources;                                                          
urging the United States Coast Guard to consider the unique                                                                     
challenges of the state when developing oil spill response                                                                      
requirements for Western Alaska and the United States Arctic; and                                                               
urging the deployment of individualized oil spill response resources                                                            
for the state that use modern technologies to track the operation of                                                            
large vessels in the region and local service providers with knowledge                                                          
of the region and local wildlife. Without objection, it was so ordered.