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that the study specifically address maximum tanker size, appropriate tug
capabilities, and projected increases in traffic.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Canada's Minister of Transport and/or
Minister of Environment re-assess the methodology, the terms of
reference and the adequacy of the data used in the Port of Vancouver's
risk analysis.

3. We urge that you call on the Union of BC Municipalities, your
Regional District, and the provincial government to consider, or re-
consider, the Port's conclusions in light of public criticism. We believe
that a response from these levels of government, representing the
concems of the citizens of BC's coastal communities, is essential.

4, Please send copies of your resolution or correspondence to the federal
Minister of Transport, the federal Minister of the Environment, the
provincial Minister of the Environment, your MP(s), your MLA(s) and
to the Save Georgia Strait Alliance.

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The risk of a disastrous oil spill in BC waters is very real. One need only
recall the freighter that recently blew ashore at Stanley Park and the
comments of perplexed officials that, "This has never happened before."

Your timely intervention in this matter can help prevent a disastrous spill
from a similarly "unexpected" accident.

Yours sincerely,

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Laurie MacBride,
Executive Director, Save Georgia Strait Alliance
(representing 76 organizations)