The Department of Fisheries and Oceans has identified that behaviour models specific to diluted bitumen (dilbit) do not exist. In short neither research nor data on the effects of dilbit released into a marine environment is available. In addition, the procedures, protocols, equipment and expertise that will be required to respond to a potential spill do not exist. This suggests that the current standard for a "world-leading" response is, practically speaking, a fairly low standard.
Posted on: Wed, 09 Oct 2013 16:08:01 +0000