Liability Agreement between Nippon and Port Angeles

The City of Port Angeles and Nippon Paper Industries USA formed a “common interest agreement” last year. In case either party is found liable for contamination of Port Angeles Harbor, both parties will share information to conduct a "joint defense against any and all claims that may be asserted against them.”

According to City Attorney Bill Bloor, the agreement was made as a precaution against possible findings by the State Department of Ecology. The Department took samplings of harbor sentiment last summer, and their report is expected to be released to the public this coming July or August.