2. We had to modify our program to meet the restrictions of the oil 

 companies. Oil companies were willing to cooperate in different 

 ways and, consequently, the program was implemented differently at 

 different platforms. 



3. Lack of enthusiastic support from the oil companies made it more 

 difficult for us to elicit cooperation from the workers than we had 

 anticipated. We were generally tolerated rather than supported, and 

 the men usually were not encouraged by their supervisors to fill out 

 the cards. In the one case where we did have enthusiastic support 

 from the immediate supervisor (Aminoil) we got an encouraging number 

 of sighting cards filled out. 



The lack of support from the oil companies may make this method of obtaining 

 information on marine mammals around platforms unfeasible. On the other hand, 

 it is hoped that this difficulty may evaporate as the program proceeds. When 

 the oil company supervisors discover that the program does not interfere with 

 work, they may become more willing to cooperate. In addition, the oil companies 

 which initially refused to support the program may change their minds when 

 they are shown that the program has worked on other platforms. 



6.1.2 Detailed Account of Communications with Oil Companies 



Appendix A contains copies of all written correspondence between Chambers 

 Consultants and Planners (CCP) and oil companies. 



6.1.2.1 Aminoil (Platform Emmy) 



Contacts: 



Steve Stephens - Construction Supervisor 



(714) 540-8787 Ext. 265 

 Louis Kastroff - Crew Foreman 



(714) 540-8787 Ext. 272 

 R.L. Goggins - Head of Production 



(714) 540-8787 



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