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... 55 Enclosure F BBRA Statement of Objectives 1. The USCG and MassDEP seek contractor support to conduct a technical study that will identify and evaluate whether adopting the additional federal pilot and escort system requirements for Buzzards Bay in 33 CFR 165.100 for double-hulled tank barges is likely to reduce the risks of future oil spills from tank barges, and by how much and at what cost.
From page 56...
... 56 a. Describes the geophysical properties of Buzzards Bay and the Cape Cod Canal, including currents, weather conditions, and the geomorphology and bathymetry as they apply to and influence vessel traffic, risks to navigation, and the ability to assess, contain, and remediate an oil spill in Buzzards Bay.
From page 57...
... 57 j. Compares the current Buzzards Bay towing vessel escort practices with other mandatory towing vessel escort systems in place in other parts of the United States.

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