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Spill Impact Mitigation Assessment Case Study: Dispersants Use in Shallow Waters of the Caspian Sea
SessionCase Studies - Dispersants
DescriptionThe Net Environmental Benefit Analysis (NEBA) and Spill Impact Mitigation Assessment (SIMA) represent systematic methodologies employed by stakeholders in spill preparedness and response. The process comprises four stages: evaluate data, predict outcomes, balance trade-offs, and select the best response options. This paper describes a SIMA case study for shallow waters of the North Caspian Sea. As a part of this analysis, several steps were undertaken: characterization of environmental conditions and identification of socio-economic resources; trajectory modeling for oil fate and behavior, comparison of response scenarios, application of SIMA methodology; and selection of optimal response options.
This case study demonstrates how SIMA methodology can be applied even in challenging locations. The careful analysis of environmental and socio-economic tradeoffs ensures selection of the appropriate response strategies. Moreover, these response strategies are supported by the best available scientific knowledge, reinforcing the reliability of the chosen response approach.
This case study demonstrates how SIMA methodology can be applied even in challenging locations. The careful analysis of environmental and socio-economic tradeoffs ensures selection of the appropriate response strategies. Moreover, these response strategies are supported by the best available scientific knowledge, reinforcing the reliability of the chosen response approach.
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TimeTuesday, May 14th2:10pm - 2:30pm CDT
Location275-277
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