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Memories & Mileposts: TAPS in History

1980: Yukon River bridge: A vital crossing

1980 marked just the second year of public use of the Yukon River bridge. TAPS crosses rivers and streams aplenty but none mightier than the Yukon. This vintage film explores the significance of this infrastructure.

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1977: June 20, TAPS start-up “We have oil in!” (video)

1990: Oil Pollution Act – The Global Standard for Oil Spill Prevention and Response

1991: Kuparuk River unit comes online

1983: A bird’s-eye view of the Valdez Marine Terminal