Opportunity
Federal Register #USCG-2026-0070
Coast Guard recertification of Prince William Sound regional advisory council
Posted
October 28, 2026
Identifier
USCG-2026-0070
The U.S. Coast Guard recertified an Alaska citizens’ advisory council for oversight activities in Prince William Sound. - Government buyer: U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, Arctic District. - Organization recertified: Prince William Sound Regional Citizens’ Advisory Council (PWSRCAC); it is an advisory organization, not a vendor or OEM. - Purpose: The recertification allows PWSRCAC to monitor terminal facilities and crude oil tanker activities in Prince William Sound under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990. - Procurement scope: This is a recertification announcement, not a solicitation for products or services. No quantities, part numbers, vendors, or OEMs are identified.
Description
The Coast Guard announces the recertification of the Prince William Sound Regional Citizens Advisory Council (PWSRCAC) as an alternative voluntary advisory group for Prince William Sound, Alaska. Under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990, the Coast Guard may recertify the council annually. The certification allows PWSRCAC to monitor terminal facilities and crude oil tanker activities under an alternative composition established by statute. The recertification is effective from March 1, 2026, through February 28, 2027.