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SOUTHWEST SASKATCHEWAN AREA III
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ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE UNIT |
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The Southwest Saskatchewan Area III Environmental Response Unit is an oil and gas production industry volunteer affiliate organization whose mandate is to provide expertise towards communication, training and contingency planning to minimize risks and environmental damage in the event of a major oil spill.
The Steering Committee of this Response Unit functions with 31 industry sponsored units in Western Canada. The Response Unit is responsible for activities in the following areas:
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Preparation and maintenance of Southwest Saskatchewan Area III oil spill contingency plan.
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Selection and purchase of adequate spill containment and recovery equipment
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Conducting annual spill training exercises for all member companies once every calender year. Member companies provide on scene commander responsibilities as follows:
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