Bob Ferguson: “The shortfall will be significant”

I was disappointed at the decision because resources needed to respond to a major spill are insufficient today.

That is why federal resources we are requesting today are absolutely essential.

If a project of this scale is going to proceed, it needs to come with a corresponding commitment to also increase our region’s capacity to prevent and respond to a catastrophic spill.

My expectation is that every vessel on every route is fully operational no later than the first vessel sailing tomorrow morning.