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"Exxon Valdez" disaster, safeguards against a spill were gradually decreased and emergency responses not adequately prepared. Nor was there any mechanism, other than public hearings by regulatory agencies, for citizens to advise the oil industry or otherwise speak directly on operations affecting their communities and livelihoods.<unk> Nor was there any mechanism, other than public hearings by regulatory agencies, for citizens to advise the oil industry or otherwise speak directly on operations affecting their communities and livelihoods.<unk> Nor was there any mechanism, other than public hearings by regulatory agencies, for citizens to advise the oil industry or otherwise speak directly on operations affecting their communities and livelihoods.<unk> Previous attempts by Prince William Sound residents to give input to oil industry representatives were generally met with negative responses.<unk> Earlier attempts by Prince William Sound residents to give input to oil industry representatives were generally met with negative responses.