FOR INLAND NAVIGABLE WATERS
Volume I - Regional Plan
U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY-REGION I
DIVISION OF SURVEILLANCE AND ANALYSIS
Needham Heights, Massachusetts
January, 1972
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REGION I
OIL AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
POLLUTION CONTINGENCY PLAN
FOR
INLAND NAVIGABLE WATERS
Volume I
Regional Plan
U. S. Environmental Protection Agency
Region I
2kO Highland Avenue
Needham Heights, Massachusetts
(This Plan supercedes the Contingency Plan for Spills of Oil and Other
Hazardous Materials in New England)
January 1972
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INLAND WATERS
OIL AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES SPILL EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION LIST
In every case of spillage or potential spillage of oil or hazardous
substances to inland waters, notification must be given as follows:
1. New England States Except Connecticut and Lake Champlain
A. The U. S Environmental Protection Agency, Needham Heights,
Massachusetts at *(6l?) 223-7265
If an emergency, and the above number cannot be contacted, call:
B. The nearest U.S. Coast Guard Unit or the U.S. Coast Guard First
District Rescue Coordination Center in Boston, Mass, at *(6l7)
223-36U5 for relay.
2. Connecticut and Lake Champlain
A. The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, Needham Heights, Mass.
. at *(6l?) 223-7265
If an emergency, and the above number cannot be contacted, call:
B. The nearest U. S. Coast Guard Unit or the U. S. Coast Guard Third
District Rescue Coordination Center in Governors Island, New York
at *(212) 26U-U800 for relay.
FAILURE TO NOTIFY ONE OF THE ABOVE AGENCIES IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE PUNISHABLE
BY UP TO ONE YEAR IMPRISONMENT AND/OR A $10,000 FINE.
3. The appropriate State Agency must also be notified as follows;
A. Connecticut Water Resources Commission, Hartford
*(203) 566-2^86 (nights and weekends: (203) 566-U2*K) for State
Police relay).
B. Maine Environmental Improvement Commission, Augusta
(207) 289-2811 (Augusta FTS: 8-207-622-6171)
C. Massachusetts Division of Water Pollution Control, Boston
(617) 727-3855 Nights and Weekends: (617) 727-3189
(Boston FTS: 8-617-223-2100)
D. New Hampshire Water Pollution Control Commission, Concord
(603) 271-3502 (Manchester FTS: 8-603-7011)
E. Rhode Island Division of Water Pollution Control, Providence
(UOl) 277-2231+ (Providence FTS: 8-1+01-528-1000)
F. Vermont Department of Natural Resources, Montpelier *(802) 223-8M+1*
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RECORD OF CHANGES AND CORRECTIONS
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Subject:
PROMULGATION NOTICE
Region I Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency
Plan for Inland Navigable Waters
References: (a) Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1970
(b) National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution
Contingency Plan, - August 1971
1. Purpose. Reference (a) directed the President to devlop a National
Contingency Plan to provide for a response to polluting spills. Promul-
gation of the National National Contingency Plan requires the development
of regional contingency plans; this Plan is part of that requirement.
2. Cancellation. The Contingency Plan for Spills of Oil and Other
Hazardous Materials in New England is hereby cancelled and superceded.
3. Publication. The Region I Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution
Contingency Plan for Inland Navigable Waters is published in seven
volumes as follows:
Volume I
Volume II
Volume III
Volume IV
Volume V
Volume VI
Volume VII
Regional Plan
Subregional Plan
Subregional Plan
Subregional Plan
Subregional Plan
Subregional Plan
Subregional Plan
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
This publication represents Volume I - Regional Plan.
will be published during the 1972 calendar year.
Volumes II - VII
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
100 INTRODUCTION 1
101 Authority 1
102 Purpose and Objectives 1
103 Scope 1
IQl* Abbreviations 2
105 Definitions 2
200 POLICY AND RESPONSIBILITY 5
201 Federal Policy 5
202 Federal Responsibility 6
203 Non-Federal Responsibility 8
300 PLANNING AND RESPONSE ELEMENTS 8
301 Spill Response Activities and Coordination 8
302 National Response Center 8
303 National Response Team 8
3Ql* Regional Response Center 10
305 Regional Response Team 10
306 On-Scene Coordination 11
307 Subregional Areas 12
308 Subregional Response Center 12
309 Subregional Response Team 12
1*00 FEDERAL RESPONSE OPERATIONS - RESPONSE PHASES 13
1*01 Phase I - Discovery 13
1*02 Phase II - Containment and Countermeasures 13
1*03 Phase III - Cleanup and Disposal lU
l*Ql* Phase IV - Restoration ll*
1*05 Phase V - Recovery of Damages and Enforcement ll*
1*06 Procedures to be followed for the Purpose of Water ll*
Pollution Control
500 COORDINATING INSTRUCTIONS 15
501 Delegation of Authority 15
502 Multi - Regional Actions 15
503 Notification 15
5Ql* General Pattern of Response Actions 16
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505 Strike Force 17
506 Regional Spill Emergency Team 18
600 PROCEDURES FOR CHANGING THE PLAN AND ANNEXES 22
601 Amendment of the Plan 22
602 Amendment of the Annexes 22
603 Amendment of the Regional Plans 22
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LIST OF ANNEXES
Annex No.
1100 Distribution I
1200 Regional Response Center II
1300 Regional Response Team III
liiOO Geographic Boundaries IV
1^00 Communications and Reports V
1600 Public Information VI
1700 Legal Authorities VII
1800 Enforcement Procedures VIII
1900 Funding IX
2000 Dispersent Schedule X
2100 Non - Federal Interests XI
2^00 Technical Information XV
3000 Subregional Contingency Plans XX
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REGION I
OIL AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
POLLUTION CONTINGENCY PLAN
FOR
INLAND NAVIGABLE WATERS
100 INTRODUCTION
101 Authority
101.1 The Region I Inland Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution
Contingency Plan was developed in compliance with Public Law 91-224
and the National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency
Plan (August 1971) which provides for the development, revision and
implementation, as necessary, of regional plans for those areas in
which the Environmental Protection Agency has responsibility to furnish
or provide for the On-scene Coordinator during oil or hazardous substances
spill emergencies.
102 Purpose and Objectives
102.1 This Plan (including the annexes) provides for a pattern of
coordinated and integrated responses to pollution spills by Departments
and Agencies of the Federal.government. It also promotes the coordination
and direction of Federal, State and local response systems and encourages
the development of local government and private capabilities to handle
such pollution spills.
102.2 The objectives of this Plan are to provide for efficient, coordinated
and effective action to minimize damage from oil and hazardous substance
discharges, including containment, dispersal, and removal. It includes(a)
assignment of duties and responsibilities, (b) establishment and identifi-
cation of strike forces and emergency task forces, (c) a system of
notification, surveillance and reporting, (d) establishment of a regional
center to coordinate and direct operations in carrying out this Plan,
(e) a schedule of dispersants and other chemicals to treat oil spills,
(f) enforcement and investigative procedures to be followed, (g) directions
on public information releases and (h) instructions covering on-scene
coordination.
103 Scope
103.1 This Plan is effective for all inland navigable waters within
the geographic boundaries of the New England States. These boundaries
are detailed in Annex IV.
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Annex IX includes a list of rivers which have been declared navig
and to which this plan applies specifically. Also included is a lis
rivers which have been declared non-navigable and to which statuatory
authority of this plan does not exist. These lists may be altered as
future declarations of navigability are made.
103.2 The provisions of this Plan are applicable to all Federal agencies.
Implementation will be within the framework of the National Oil and
Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan and will be compatible
and complementary to currently effective joint International Contingency
Plans, assistance plans, agreements, security regulations, and responsibilities
based upon Federal statutes and Executive Orders.
104 Abbreviations
104.1 Department and Agency Title Abbreviations
EPA - Environmental Protection Agency
DOT - Department of Transportation
DOD - Department of Defense
DOI - Department of Interior
DREW - Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Commerce - Department of Commerce
Justice - Department of Justice
State - Department of State
OEP - Office of Emergency Preparedness
USCG - U. S. Coast Guard
Corps - U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
USN - U. S. Navy
USGS - U. S. Geological Survey
NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
MarAd - Maritime Administration
104.2 Operational Title Abbreviations
NRC - National Response Center
NRT - National Response Team
RRC - Regional Response Center
RRT - Regional Response Team
OSC - On-Scene Coordinator
SRA - Subregional Area
SRC - Subregional Response Center
SRT - Subregional Response Team
105 Definitions (within the meaning of this Plan)
105.1 Act - means the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
(33 USC 1151, et sec).
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105.2 Discharge - includes but is not limited to any spilling, leaking,
pumping, pouring, emitting, emptying or dumping.
105.3 Public Health or Welfare - includes consideration of all factors
affecting the health and welfare of man, including but not limited to fish,
shellfish, wildlife, and public and private property, shorelines and beaches.
105.4 Major Disaster - is any flood, drought, fire, hurricane, earthquake,
storm or other catastrophe in any part of the United States which, in the
determination of the President, is or threatens to become of sufficient
severity and magnitude to warrant disaster assistance by the Federal govern-
ment to supplement the effort and available resources of States and local
governments in alleviating damage, hardship or suffering.
105.5 Oil - means oil of any kind or in any form, including, but not
limited to, petroleum, fuel oil, sludge, oil refuse and oil mixed with wastes
other than dredged spoil.
105.6 Hazardous Polluting Substance - is an element or compound, other
than oil as defined in 105.5, which when discharged in any quantity, threatens
the public health or welfare.
105.7 Minor Spill - is a discharge of oil of less than 1000 gallons in
inland waters, or less than 10,000 gallons in coastal waters, or a spill
of small quantities of other substances. Discharges that: (1) occur in
or endanger critical water areas; (2) generate critical public concern;
(3) become the focus of an enforcement action; or (4) pose a threat to
public health or welfare, should be classified as medium or major spills
depending on their degree of impact.
105.8 Medium Spill - is a discharge of oil of 1000 gallons to 10,000 gal-
lons in the inland waters or 10,000 gallons to 100,000 gallons in coastal
waters, or a discharge of any material of any size that poses a threat
to the public health or welfare.
105.9 Major Spill - is a discharge of oil of more than 10,000 gallons
in inland waters or more than 100,000 gallons in coastal waters or a
discharge of any size of such nature and quantity that human health or
welfare are substantially threatened.
105.10 Potential Spill - is any accident or other circumstance which threat-
ens to result in the discharge of oil or hazardous polluting substance.
A potential spill shall be classified as to its severity based on the guide-
lines above.
105.11 Primary Agencies - Those Departments or Agencies comprising the
NRT and RRT and designated to have primary responsibility to promote effective
operation of this Plan. These agencies are EPA, DOT, DOD, and DOI.
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105.12 Advisory Agencies - Those Departments or Agencies which can make
major contributions during response activities for certain types of spills.
these agencies are: OEP, DHEW, Commerce, State and Justice.
105.13 United States - means the States, the District of Columbia, the
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Canal Zone, Guam, American Samoa, the
Virgin Islands, and the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands.
105.14 Remove or Removal - is the removal of oil or hazardous polluting
substance from the water and shorelines or the taking of such other actions
as may be necessary to minimize or mitigate damage to the public health
or welfare.
105.15 On-Scene Coordinator - is the single Federal agent predesignated
by this Plan to coordinate and direct such pollution control activities
in each area of the Region.
105.16 Inland Waters - generally are those navigable fresh waters upstream
from the coastal waters (See 105.17)
105.17 Coastal Waters - generally are those U. S. marine waters navigable by
deep draft vessels.
105.18 Contiguous Zone - means the entire zone established or to be
established by the United States under Article 24 of the Convention on the
Territorial Sea and the Contiguous Zone. This is assumed to extend 12 miles
seaward from the baseline where the territorial sea begins.
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200 Policy and Responsibility
201 Federal Policy
201.1 The Congress has declared that it is the policy of the United
States that there should be no discharges of oil into or upon the
navigable waters of the United States, adjoining shorelines, or into
or upon the waters of the contiguous zone (sec. ll(b)(l) of the Act).
Additionally, sec. 12(c) of the Act requires the reporting of discharges
of hazardous polluting substances to appropriate authority and authorizes
Federal cleanup actions. Further, the discharge in harmful quantities
of oil into or upon the navigable waters of the United States, adjoining
shorelines or into or upon the waters of the contiguous zone is prohibited
except where a discharge of 100 ppm is permitted under Article IV
of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution of
the Sea by Oil, 1954, as amended, and where permitted in quantities
and at times and locations or under such circumstances or conditions
as the President may, by regulation, determine. It must also be emphasized
that this Nation, in November 1970, announced a goal of no intentional
discharges of oil to the seas by the end of this decade.
201.2 The primary thrust of regional plans is to provide a Federal
response capability at the regional level. The OSC shall determine
if the person responsible for the discharge of oil or hazardous polluting
substances has reported the discharge in accordance with section 11
b(4) or section 12(c) of the Act, and is taking adequate action to
remove the pollutant or adequately mitigate its effects. The OSC
should, if practicable, insure that the person responsible for the
spill is aware of his responsibility and is encouraged to undertake
necessary countermeasures. When such person is taking adequate action,
the principal thrust of Federal activities shall be to observe and
monitor progress and to provide advice and counsel as may be necessary.
In the event that the person responsible for a pollution spill does
not act promptly, does not take or propose to take proper and appropriate
actions to contain, clean up and dispose of pollutants or the discharger
is unknown, further Federal response actions shall be instituted as
required in accordance with section ll(c)(l) of the Act.
201.3 The Federal agencies possessing facilities or other resources
which may be useful in a Federal response situation will make such
facilities or resources available for use in accordance with the National
Oil and Hazardous Materials Pollution Contingency Plan, as supplemented
by this Regional Plan. Agencies making resources available shall
make such assignments consistent with operational requirements, within
the limits of existing authority and within the spirit of the President's
intentions to minimize discharges and their effects when they do occur.
201.4 Because Federal agencies other than OEP, or the public or private
agency that caused the pollution spill, have primary responsibility
and resources for alleviating or elminating the pollution hazard,
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there appears to be little additional Federal assistance that could
be made available as the result of a major disaster declaration.
It appears, therefore, that a Presidential major disaster declaration
will rarely be involved in a pollution spill.
202 Federal Responsibility
202.1 Each of the Primary Federal Agencies has responsibilities estab-
lished by statute, Executive Order or Presidential Directive, which
may bear on the Federal response to a pollution spill. This Plan
intends to promote the expeditious and harmonious discharge of these
responsibilities through the recognition of authority for action by
those agencies having the most appropriate capability to act in each
specific situation. Responsibilities and authorities of these several
agencies relevant to the control of pollution spills are detailed
in the annexes. In the development of this Regional Plan, provision
will be made to assure recognition of the statutory responsibilities
of all involved agencies.
202.2 The Council on Environmental Quality is responsible for the
preparation, publication,revision or amendment of the National Contingency
Plan in accordance with Section 4(a) Executive Order 11548. The
Council will receive the advice of the NRT on necessary changes to
the plan and shall insure that any disagreements arising among members
of the NRT are expeditiously settled.
202.3 The Environmental Protection Agency is responsible for chairing
the National Response Team and the inland Regional Response Team.
In this capacity, it will assure that the Plan is effectively and
efficiently implemented with optimum coordination among Federal agencies
and will recommend changes in the Plan to the Council on Environmental
Quality, as deemed necessary. Additionally, EPA has responsibility
for publishing this Plan. EPA is also responsible for development,
revision and implementation, as necessary, of regional plans for those
areas in which it has responsibility to furnish or provide for the
OSC. Through its resources, EPA will provide technical expertise
to NRT and RRT's relative to water pollution control techniques.
202.4 The Department of Transportation, through the U. S. Coast Guard,
serves as vice-chairman of the NRT, chairman of the coastal Regional
Response Team, and supplies expertise in the fields of navigation,
port safety and security, and maritime law enforcement. Additionally,
the Coast Guard maintains continuously manned facilities that are
capable of command, control, and surveillance for spills occurring
on the navigable waters of the United States or the high seas. The
Coast Guard is responsible for implementing, developing and revising,
as necessary, the regional plans for those areas where it is assigned
the responsibility to furnish or provide for OSC's (Sec. 306.2). EPA
will provide guidance to and coordinate with DOT regarding pollution
control and the protection of water and related land resources in
the preparation of such plans.
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202.5 The Department of Defense, consistent with its operational
requirements, may provide assistance in critical pollution spills
and in the maintenance of navigation channels, salvage, and removal
of navigation obstructions.
202.6 The Department of the Interior, through the USGS, supplies
expertise in the field of oil drilling, producing, handling, and pipeline
transportation except for common carrier pipeline. Also, the USGS
has access to and supervision over continuously manned facilities
which can be used for command, control and surveillance of spills
occurring from operations originating under the Outer Continental
Shelf Lands Act. Additionally, the Department of Interior will provide,
through its Regional Coordinators, technical expertise to the OSC
and RRT with respect to land, fish and wildlife, and other resources
for which it is responsible.
202.7 The Department of Health, Education, and Welfare is responsible
for providing expert advice and assistance relative to those spills
that constitute a threat to public health.
202.8 The Department of Commerce, through the National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration, provides expertise to the NRT, RRT and
OSC on weather reports and forecasts; fish and wildlife resources;
and tides and currents of the coastal and territorial waters and the
Great Lakes.
202.9 The Department of Justice, through its Civil Division, can
supply expert legal advice to deal with complicated judicial questions
arising from spills and Federal agency responses.
202.10 The Department of State can provide assistance in coordination
when a pollution spills transects international boundaries or involves
foreign flag vessels.
202.11 The Office of Emergency Preparedness will maintain an awareness
of pollution incidents as they develop. The normal OEP procedures
will be followed to evaluate any request for a major disaster declaration
received from a Governor of a State. If the President declares that
a pollution spill constitutes a major disaster under PL 91-606, the
Director, OEP, will provide coordination and direction of the Federal
response in accordance with OEP policies and procedures.
202.12 Any Federal agency may make resources available. Primary
agencies, however, have the following additional responsibilities:
for providing official representation to NRT and RRT; for making information
available as may be necessary; and for keeping RRT informed, consistent
with national security considerations, of changes in the availability
of resources that would affect the operation of this Plan.
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203 Non-Federal Responsibility
203.1 State and local agencies involved in the control of spills
of oil and hazardous substances will be encouraged to participate
in the development of subregional plans which encompass their areas
of responsibility. A seat is provided for them on the appropriate
SRT. They will be further encouraged to develop their own contingency
plans to cover those non-navigable waters which could be considered
subject to oil and/or hazard substances spills within their areas.
300 PLANNING AND RESPONSE ELEMENTS
301 Spill Response Activities and Coordination
301.1 For Spill response activities, Federal on-scene coordination
is accomplished through a single, predesignated agent, the On-Scene
Coordinator (OSC). He reports to and receives advice from an RRT
composed of appropriate representatives from the Regional and District
offices of the Primary and Advisory Agencies.
301.2 National level coordination is accomplished through the NRT
which receives reports from and renders advice to the RRT. Activities
are coordinated through the National and various regional response
centers.
302 National Response Center
302.1 The National Response Center (NRC) located at Headquarters,
United States Coast Guard, is the Washington, D.C. headquarters site
for activities relative to pollution spills. NRC quarters provide
communications, information storage, necessary personnel and facilities
to promote the smooth and adequate functioning of this activity.
303 National Response Team
303.1 The National Response Team (NRT) consists of representatives
from the Primary and Advisory Agencies. It serves as the National
body for planning and preparedness actions prior to a pollution spill
and acts as an emergency response team to be activated under conditions
specified below.
303.2 Planning and preparedness responsibilities of the NRT are:
303.2-1 Maintenance of a continuing review of regional spill
response operations and equipment readiness to ensure adequacy
of regional and national planning and coordination for combating
spills of oil and hazardous substances.
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303.2-2 Development of procedures to promote the coordination
of Federal, State and local governments, and private agencies
to respond to pollution spills.
303.2-3 Under the NRT, there shall be a standing committee on
revision of the National Plan. It shall provide suggested re-
visions to the NRT for consideration and approval by the Council
on Environmental Quality and then transmission to EPA for pub-
lication. The Primary Agencies shall provide membership on
this standing committee, Advisory Agencies shall participate
whenever revision or proposed amendments would affect those
Agencies.
303.2-4 NRT, in considering the National posture with respect
to pollution spills, shall consider and make recommendations to
appropriate agencies relating to training and equipping response
team personnel; necessary research, development demonstration
and evaluation activities to support response capabilities; and
equipment, material stockpiling and other operational matters
as the need arises. Committees shall be established, as appro-
priate, to consider various matters. Membership shall consist of
the primary agencies and such advisory agencies as may have
direct involvement.
303.2-5 NRT shall establish and maintain liaison with the U. S.
National Committee for the Prevention of Pollution of the Seas
by Oil in order to insure a consistent United States posture
regarding oil pollution control. The NRT shall also maintain
awareness of international coordination efforts in contingency
planning.
303.3 During pollution spills, NRT shall act as an emergency response
team comprised of representatives from the Primary and selected Advisory
Agencies to be activated when a spill involving oil or hazardous pol-
luting substances (a) exceeds the response capability of the region in
which it occurs; (b) involves national security or, (c) presents a major
hazard to substantial numbers of persons or nationally significant amounts
of property. When activated NRT shall:
303.3-1 Act as the focal point for national public information
releases and for information transfer between the OSC and the
Washington, D.C. headquarters of the agencies concerned to mini-
mize or prevent dissemination of spurious and incomplete infor-
mation. Public information actions are discussed in Annex VI.
303.3-2 Coordinate the actions of regions or districts other
than those affected by spills to supply needed equipment, per-
sonnel, or technical advice to the RRT and OSC.
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303.3-3 Monitor and evaluate reports generated by the OSC
insuring their completeness. Based on this evaluation, NRT
may recommend courses of action in combating the spill through
RRT for consideration by the OSC: NRT has no operational con-
trol of the OSC.
303.3-4 Consider requesting other Federal, State, local govern-
ment or private agencies to take action under their existing
authorities to provide resources necessary for combating a spill
or deployment of personnel to monitor the handling of a spill.
304 Regional Response Center
304.1 The Regional Response Center is the regional headquarters' site
at the Federal Regional Center, Maynard, Massachusetts 01754 for pollu-
tion control activities under this plan. The Regional Reponse Center
will be accommodated in quarters described in Annex II and will provide
communications, information storage and other necessary personnel and
facilities to promote the smooth and adequate functioning and administra-
tion of this plan.
305 Regional Response Team
305.1 The Regional Response Team (RRT) consists of regional representa-
tives of the Primary and selected Advisory Agencies, as appropriate.
RRT shall act as an emergency response team performing response functions
within the region similar to those described for NRT. RRT will also
perform review and advisory functions relative to the regional plan
similar to those prescribed for NRT at the national level. Additionally,
the RRT shall determine the duration and extent of the Federal response,
and when a shift of on-scene coordination from the predesignated OSC to
another OSC is indicated by the circumstances or progress of a pollution
spill. The representative of EPA will act as Chairman of the RRT for
problems in inland navigable waters.
305.2 Boundaries of the standard regions for Federal administration shall
be followed for the development of regional contingency plans, where
practicable. As a minimum, these areas shall be divided to correspond
to the areas in which the Environmental Protection Agency and Coast Guard
are respectively responsible for furnishing or providing for the OSC's.
305.3 The agency membership on RRT is as established by the National Oil
and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan; however, individuals
representing the Primary Agencies may vary depending on the subregional
area in which the spill occurs. Details of such representation are speci-
fied in Annex III of this Plan.
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306 On-Scene Coordination
306.1 Coordination and direction of Federal pollution control efforts
at the scene of a spill or potential spill shall be accomplished through
an On-scene Coordinator (OSC). The OSC is the single executive agent pre-
designated by this Regional Plan to coordinate and direct such pollution
control activities in each area of the region.
306.1-1 In the event of a spill of oil or hazardous polluting
substance, the first Federal official on the site, from any of
the Primary Agencies, shall assume coordination of activities
under the Plan until the predesignated OSC or other appropriate
person becomes available to take charge of the operation.
306.1-2 The OSC shall determine pertinent facts about a partic-
ular spill, such as its potential impact on human health, the
nature, amount, and location of material spilled, probable direc-
tion and time of travel of the material, resources and installa-
tions which may be affected and the priorities for protecting
them.
306.1-3 The OSC shall initiate and direct as required, Phase II,
Phase III and Phase IV operations as hereinafter described.
306.1-4 The OSC shall call upon and direct the deployment of
needed resources in accordance with the regional plan to initiate
and continue containment, countermeasures, cleanup, restoration,
and disposal functions.
306.1-5 The OSC shall provide necessary support activities and
documentation for Phase V activities.
306.1-6 In carrying out this Plan, the OSC will fully inform and
coordinate closely with RRT to ensure the maximum effectiveness
of the Federal effort in protecting the natural resources and the
environment from pollution damage.
306.2 EPA and the USCG shall insure that OSCs are predesignated for
each region and subregion, and for each Federally operated or supervised
facility within subregions in accordance with the following criteria:
306.2-1 EPA shall furnish or provide for OSCs on inland navigable
waters.
306.2-2 The USCG shall furnish or provide for OSCs for the high
seas, coastal and contiguous zone waters, and for Great Lakes
coastal waters, ports and harbors.
306.2-3 The major consideration in selection of the OSC for a
particular area or facility shall be based upon the Agency's capa-
bility and resources to provide on-scene coordination of pollution
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control response activities. If the responsible Agency does not
act promptly or take appropriate action, the EPA or USCG shall,
depending on the area in which the spill occurs, assume the OSC
functions. Pollution control actions taken must be in accordance
with Federal regulations and guidelines, EPA policies and this Plan.
306.3 Section 4(a)(4) Executive Order 11507, February 5, 1970, requires
development, by all Federal agencies, of emergency plans and procedures for
dealing with accidential pollution. Plans developed pursuant to that
authority shall be in accordance with and complementary to appropriate
regional oil and hazardous substances pollution contingency plans.
306.4 In the event of a nuclear pollution spill, the coordination and
response procedures of the Interagency Radiological Assistance Plan
shall apply.
307 Subregional Areas
307.1 The Regional Plan is sub-divided along the geographic boundaries
of the six New England States.
308 Subregional Response Centers
308.1 EPA will provide a mobile van to serve as a Subregional response
center for on-scene coordination of oil spill activities. This van will
be equipped with radio and telephone communications, information storage
and other facilities to promote the smooth and adequate functioning and
administration of this Plan.
309 Subregional Response Teams
309.1 The SRT will consist of one member each from the appropriate
office of the Environmental Protection Agency, U. S. Army Corps of Engi-
neers, Department of Interior, the U. S. Coast Guard, the appropriate State
agency and any selected advisory agencies when needed.
309.2 During a pollution emergency, the SRT will report to the SRC at
the scene of the spill. There they will evaluate the status of the
emergency as it develops and recommend courses of action to the OSC.
They will also coordinate the actions of other Federal, State, local
and private agencies in supplying needed assistance to the OSC. The
SRT has no operational control over the OSC.
309.3 EPA will provide a secretary to the SRT who will keep a summary
record of significant actions and decisions. Copies will be provided
those who were present or involved for comment or correction of the
record.
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400 FEDERAL RESPONSE OPERATIONS — RESPONSE PHASES
400.1 The actions taken to respond to a pollution spill can be separated
into five relatively distinct classes or phases. For descriptive purposes,
these are: Phase I - Discovery and Notification; Phase II - Contain-
ment and Countermeasures; Phase III - Cleanup and Disposal; Phase IV -
Restoration; and Phase V - Recovery of Damages and Enforcement. It must
be recognized that elements of any one phase may take place concurrently
with one or more other phases.
401 Phase I — Discovery and Notification
401.1 Discovery of a spill may be by a report received from the dis-
charger in accordance with statutory requirements, through deliberate
discovery procedures, such as vessel patrols, aircraft searches, or
similar procedures or through random discovery by incidental observations
of government agencies, or the general public. In the event of receipt
of a report by the discharger, written verification of such notifica-
tion shall be provided by the receiving Federal agent within seven days.
In the event of deliberate discovery, the spill would be reported di-
rectly to the RRC. Reports from random discovery may be initially
through fishing or pleasure boats, police departments, telephone opera-
tors, port authorities, new media, etc. Regional plans should provide
for such reports to be channeled into RRC as promptly as possible to
facilitate prompt reaction.
401.2 The severity of the spill will determine the reporting procedure
and the participating Federal agencies to be notified promptly of the
spill. The severity of the spill is determined by the nature and quan-
tity of materials spilled, the location of the spill and the resources
adjacent to the spill area which may be affected by it. Regional plans
should specify critical water use areas and detail alerting procedures
and communication links. A minor spill should be reported to the on-
scene coordinator and Regional Response Center (RRC). Further notification
should be in accordance with local agreements. A medium spill should be
reported to the RRT and the NRC as soon as practicable. Teletype would
normally be used for this purpose. A major spill should be immediately
reported to the RRT and the NRC via fastest possible means. Telephone
would normally be used for this purpose. The NRT should be notified
as soon as practical. Teletype would normally be used for this purpose.
Dependent on the severity and circumstances of the situation, all or
selected members of the NRT may be notified immediately by telephone.
402 Phase II — Containment and Countermeasures
402.1 These are defensive actions to be initiated as soon as possible
after discovery and notification of a spill. After the OSC determines
that further Federal response actions are needed and depending on the
circumstances of each particular case, various actions may be taken.
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These may include source control procedures, public health protection
activities, salvage operations, placement of physical barriers to halt
or slow the spread of a pollutant, emplacement or activation of booms or
barriers to protect specific installations or areas, control of the water
discharge from upstream impoundments and the employment of chemicals and
other materials to restrain the pollutant and its effects on water re-
lated resources. Surveillance activities will be conducted as needed
to support Phase II and Phase III actions.
403 Phase III - Cleanup and Disposal
403.1 This includes those actions taken to remove the pollutant from
the water and related onshore areas such as the collection of oil through
the use of sorbers, skimmers, or other collection devices, the removal
of beach sand, and safe, non-polluting disposal of the pollutants which
are recovered in the cleanup process.
404 Phase IV — Restoration
404.1 This includes those actions taken to restore the environment to
its pre-spill condition, including assessment of damages incurred, and
actions such at reseeding shellfish beds.
405 Phase V — Recovery of Damages and Enforcement
405.1 This includes a variety of activities, depending on the location
of and circumstances surrounding a particular spill. Recovery of damages
done to Federal property and to State or local government property is
included; however, third party damage is not considered in this phase.
Recovery of the costs of cleanup is a part of this phase. Enforcement
activities under appropriate authority such as the Federal Water Pollu-
tion Control Act, as amended, the Refuse Act of 1899, the State and local
statutes and ordinances are also included. The collection of scientific
and technical information of value to the scientific community as a basis
for research and development activities and for the enhancement of our
understanding of the environment may also be considered in this phase.
It must be recognized that the collection of samples and necessary data
must be performed at the proper times during the case for enforcement
and other purposes. Enforcement procedures, including investigative
requirements, are detailed in the annex.
4Q6 Procedures to be Followed for the Purpose of Water Pollution Control
406.1 The agency furnishing the OSC for a particular area is assigned
.responsibility to undertake and implement Phase I activities in that
area. Other agencies should incorporate Phase I activities into their
on-going programs whenever practicable. Upon receipt of information,
either from deliberate or random discovery activities, that a spill has
occurred, the OSC for the affected area will be notified. Subsequent
action and dissemination of information will be in accordance with this
regional plan.
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406.2 The OSC is assigned responsibility for the initiation of Phase
II actions and should take immediate steps to effect containment or other
appropriate countermeasures.
406.3 The OSC is assigned responsibility for conduct of Phase III
activities.
406.4 The OSC is assigned responsibility for the conduct of Phase IV
activities utilizing techniques concurred in by the RRT.
406.5 Phase V activities shall be carried out by the individual agencies
in accordance with existing statutes, with such assistance as is needed
from other agencies.
406.6 Water pollution control techniques shall be in accordance with
the applicable regional plan. In any circumstance not covered by the
regional plan, the use of chemicals must be in accordance with Annex X
and must have the concurrence of the EPA representative on RRT; in his
absence, the concurrence of the Region I EPA Regional Administrator
will be required.
500 COORDINATING INSTRUCTIONS
501 Delegation of Authority
501.1 Delegation of authority or concurrence in proposed or continuing
water pollution control activities may be either verbal or written by
the EPA representative on RRT.
502 Multi-Regional Actions
502.1 In the event that a spill or a potential spill moves from the
area covered by one contingency plan into another area, the authority
to initiate pollution control actions shall shift as appropriate. In
the event that a polluting spill or potential spill affects areas cov-
ered by two or more regional plans, the response mechanism called for by
both plans shall be activated; however, pollution control actions shall
be fully coordinated as detailed in this regional plan.
502.2 There shall be only one On-Scene Coordinator at any time during
the course of a spill response. Should a spill affect two or more areas,
the RRT will designate the OSC, giving prime consideration to the area
that could suffer the greatest damage. NRT shall designate the OSC if
RRT members are unable to agree on the designation.
503 Notification
503.1 Sections 11 and 12 of the Act, require that all harmful discharges
of oil and all discharges of hazardous substances to the navigable waters
of the U. S. must be reported to appropriate Federal authority. Desig-
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nation of the Federal agents to receive such reports are contained in
Title 33, Part 153, Subpart B, Code of Federal Regulations. These regu-
lations are published by the U. S. Coast Guard and are available through
that Agency's District Headquarters. In general, such reports are to be
made to the nearest USCG or EPA office.
504 General Pattern of Response Actions
504.1 When the On-Scene Coordinator receives a report of a spill, or po-
tential spill, the report should be evaluated. In most situations, the
sequence of actions shown below should be followed.
504.1-1 Investigate the report to determine pertinent infor-
mation such as the threat posed to public health or welfare,
the type and quantity of material spilled, and the source of
the spill.
504.1-2 Effect notification in accordance with appropriate
regulations as defined in this regional plan.
504.1-3 Designate the severity of the situation and determine
the future course of action to be followed.
504.2 The result of the report probably can be categorized by one of
five classes. Appropriate action to be taken in each specific type
case is outlined below:
504.2-1 If the investigation shows that the initial informa-
tion overstated the. magnitude or danger of the spill and there
is no water pollution involved, it should be considered a false
alarm and the case should be closed.
504.2-2 If the investigation shows a minor spill with the dis-
charger taking appropriate cleanup action, contact is made with
the discharger, the situation is monitored and information is
gathered for possible enforcement action.
504.2-3 If the investigation shows a minor spill with improper
action being taken the following measures should be taken:
a. Attempt should be made to prevent further discharges
from the source.
b. The discharger should be advised of the proper action to
be taken.
c. If, after providing advice to the discharger and this
advice is not followed, the discharger should be warned
of legal responsibility for cleanup and violations of
law.
d. Information should be collected for possible enforcement
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e. The On-Scene Coordinator should notify appropriate State
and local officials. He should keep the Regional Respose
Center advised and initiate Phase II and III activities
as conditions warrant.
504.2-4 When the initial report or investigation indicates that
a medium spill has occurred or that a potential medium spill
situation exists, the On-Scene Coordinator should follow the same
general procedures as for a minor spill. Additionally, the On-
Scene Coordinator should make a recommendation on convening the
RRT.
504.2-5 When a report indicates that a major spill has occured,
that a potential major spill situation exists, or that a spill
or potential spill which could arouse wide public concern has
occurred, the OSC should follow the same procedures as for minor
and medium spills. RRC and NRT should, however, be notified
immediately of the situation even if the initial report has not
been confirmed.
505 Strike Force
505.1 A nucleus national level strike force, consisting of personnel
trained, prepared and available to provide the necessary services to
carry out the National Contingency Plan has been established by the
USCG. This force, presently located on the east coast, is being aug-
mented and will be on site at various locations throughout the country.
The National level strike force will be made available if requested to
assist in response during pollution spills and may be made available to
assist during other spill situations. The national level strike force
may be requested through the appropriate USCG District Commander, Area
Commander, or the Commandant, USCG. The strike force will direct the
operation of any government-owned, specialized pollution cleanup equip-
ment and will function under the OSC.
505.2 Regional plans shall provide the designation of local strike
force teams consisting of personnel from operating units within the
region. They shall be trained, prepared, and available to provide
necessary services to implement the Plan. Regional plans shall specify
the location of the local strike force teams. The services of the local
strike force teams will be obtained through the appropriate Coast Guard
District Commander. These teams are to be capable of merging with other
strike forces within the region, or of being sent outside their own
region. They are to be capable of supplementing the national level strike
force. The local strike force teams should be capable of full independent
response to all minor spill situations and joint coordinative response
to medium or major spill situations.
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506 ReSET TEAM
506.1 A Regional Spill Emergency Team has been established by Region I of
the EPA. This team, presently located in Needham Heights, Massachusetts, is
composed of scientists, engineers, technicians and administrative personnel
to assist the OSC in carrying out Federal response to spill emergencies as
described in Section 400.
506.2 The ReSET team, as outlined on the enclosed chart, has the following
responsibilities during oil spill emergencies.
506.2-1 On Scene Coordinator - The On-Scene Coordinator's
responsibilities have previously been outlined in Section
306.
506.2-2 Engineer - The engineer on the ReSET team will be
responsible for assisting the OSC in on-scene coordination.
This should include but not be limited to coordination of
equipment deployment and technology.cleanup activities,
evidence gathering for possible enforcement action and evaluation
of products and techniques proposed to be used for cleanup.
506.2-3 Oceanographer - The oceanographer on the ReSET team, in
addition to assisting the OSC in on-scene coordination, will have
the following responsibilities; prediction and evaluation of the
fate, movement and effect of the spilled substances and the
coordination of environmental damage determinations to include
damage to finfish and shellfish.
506.2-4 Biologist - The biologist on the ReSET team will be
responsible for data collection and conducting environmental
damage evaluations.
506.2-5 Chemist - The chemist will be responsible for identification
and analyses of oil and other hazardous polluting substances to
establish the source of the material, and analysis of various
environmental parameters to determine damage.
506.2-6 Technician - The technician will be responsible for
assisting the chemist in data identification and analysis.
506.2-7 Aquatic Sample Collector - The aquatic sample collector
on the ReSET team will be responsible for assisting field personnel
in data collection, evidence gathering, and routine laboratory
analysis, if necessary.
506.2-8 Divers - Three divers are available on the ReSET team.
They are responsible for in situ evaluation of enviornmental
damage caused by an oil or other hazardous polluting substance
spill.
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506.2-9 Secretary - The secretary on the ReSET team will be
responsible for keeping detailed records of all events occuring
during a spill emergency. In addition, the secretary will be
responsible for keeping the OSC log on a continuous basis during
the spill.
506.2-10 Shellfish Consultant - The shellfish consultant will
be responsible for providing the OSC with information concerning
shellfish resources in the area of the spill. In addition, he
will be responsible for coordinating with State Shellfish
Commissions on providing resource data to the OSC.
506.2-11 Administrative Officer - The administrative officer
will be responsible for properly administering any federal contracts
and monitary commitments made during cleanup operations. He will
also insure that private contractors are working as per agreed
arrangements, and will provide coordination with Coast Guard
personnel in regard to the use of the revolving fund for cleanup
(See Annex IX). The administrative Officer will assist trans-
portation, housing, and communications and keep daily estimates
of all costs incurred.
506.2-12 Legal Officer - The legal officer will be responsible
for giving guidance to the OSC regarding legal aspects of a spill
situation. This should include but not be limited to; appli-
cability of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 and the Federal
Water Pollution Control Act of 1970 to particular spill situations
and liason with the U.S. Attorney for possible prosecution or
injunctive relief. The legal officer is also responsible for
implementing any actions regarding legal aspects of a spill
situation.
506.2-13 Public Information Officer - The public information
officer will coordinate information from all the primary agencies
for release to the public. He will also arrange for press con-
ferences by the OSC and will carry out those duties outlined in
Annex VI.
506.2-14 Petroleum Facility Consultant - The petroleum facility
consultant on the ReSET team will be responsible to assist the
OSC in determining the operational aspects of oil storage
facilities, terminals and pipelines, in addition to offering
expert advice on Phase IV (Containment and Countermeasures)
activities resulting from spills occuring at these facilities.
506.2-15 Pesticides Consultant - The pesticides consultant
will be responsible for providing the OSC with expert advice in
dealing with pesticides, herbicides, or fungicide spills and their
dangers and effect on water supplies, personnel and the aquatic
environment.
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506.2-16 Radiological Consultant - The radiological consultant
will be responsible for providing the OSC with expert advice in
dealing with spills of radioactive materials. He will be responsible
for advising the OSC to secure all raw water supplies and abutting
land areas in the area of the spill. In addition, he shall be
responsible for determining when the area is safe to enter. He
shall coordinate all actions of this team with the Interagency
Radiological Assistance Plan for New England mentioned in Section
306.4.
506.3 The entire ReSET team will be available for spills in those areas
where EPA is responsible for on-scene coordination. In those areas where
USCG has responsibility for on-scene coordination, the technical elements
of the team will be available during spill emergencies.
506.4 The ReSET team or elements thereof may be activated by the EPA
representative on the RRT on an as-needed basis.
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REGION I ReSET TEAM
Position
Incumbent
On-Scene- Coordinator
Engineer
Oceanographer
Biologist
Chemist
Technician
Aquatic Sample Collector
Divers
Secretary
Shellfish Consultant
Administrative Officer
Legal Officer
Public Information Officer
Petroleum Facilities Consultant
Pesticides Consultant
Radiological Consultant
John F. Conlon
Thomas W. Devine
Carl L. Eidam
Peter M. Nolan
William Andrade
William Glennon
Kerry Anderson
(1) Carl L. Eidara
(2) Peter Nolan
(3) Kerry Anderson
Kathleen MeCole
Edward F. M. Wong
Donald Toohey
Allyn Hemmenway
Kenneth Grotty
Richard Keppler
Robert Kalayjian
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600 Procedures for Changing the Plan and Annexes
601 Amendment of the Plan
601.1 This Plan was developed in accordance with the National Contin-
gency Plan and was concurred in by the participating agencies. Recommen-
dations for amendments or changes to this Plan may be submitted to EPA
by any other participating agency. Amendments will be developed to
modify the basic plan, changes will be developed to modify the annexes
to this Plan.
602 Amendment of the Annexes
602.1 Annexes may be prepared or amended by the Regional Response Team,
and if approval by unanimous vote cannot be reached, the dissenting
agency view and majority view shall be presented to NRT whose decision
shall be final.
603 Amendment of the Regional Plans
603.1 This plan may be amended by EPA with the concurrence of the RRT and
the agencies affected by such changes.
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ANNEX I
1100 Distribution
1101 Plan Distribution
1101.1 This Plan will be distributed to designated offices of Primary
and Advisory Agencies, State and interstate water pollution control
agencies and such other Federal, State, local and private agencies and
organizations which are cooperating with and participating in activities
in support of the Plan. A detailed tabulation listing the elements of
these agencies and organizations receiving formal distribution will be
maintained by the EPA representative on the RRT.
1101.2 Included in this formal distribution are the following:
Department of Defense
Department of the Interior
Department of Justice
Department of State
Department of Transportation
Office of Emergency Preparedness
All State water pollution control agencies
All interstate water pollution control agencies
Other Federal, State, local and private agencies and organizations
as appropriate.
1102 Amendment Distribution and Format
1102.1 Amendments to the Plan and annexes will be made by sequentially
numbered changes. Numbered changes will be effected by means of a trans-
mittal sheet which identifies the Plan, the change number and date,
the page numbers affected by the change and any other instructions deemed
necessary for purposes of clarity or to make special emphasis of explana-
tion of the change. There will be attached to the transmittal sheet the
revised or added pages with the change number and current date on each
page at the upper right hand corner.
1102.2 Where a change can be effected merely by pen and ink, the trans-
mittal sheet may be used to accomplish the change without submission of
revised pages. The use of pen and ink changes is limited to those cases
where existing matter is being deleted or is of minor extent.
1102.3 Asterks will be used to indicate changes. For line changes, an
asterisk will be placed before and after each sentence changed in the left
and right page margins. For paragraph changes, an asterisk will be placed
before and after each paragraph changed and if continued on the next page,
an asterisk will be placed at the top of the page and the end of the para-
graph. For a paragraph deletion, an asterisk will be placed in the left
margin and the paragraph number or letter will be ratained in the original
sequence followed by the work "Recinded" in parenthesis.
1102.4 If the Plan is completely rewritten, asterisks will not be used but
supercession will be indicated at the bottom of the first page.
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Annex II
1200 REGIONAL RESPONSE CENTER
1201 Regional Response Center Location
1201.1 The Regional Response Center (RRC) for the control of pollution
by oil and other hazardous substances is established at the Federal
Regional Center, Maynard, Massachusetts 01754.
1202 RRC Purpose
1202.1 The purpose of the RRC is to provide the physical facilities
necessary for the proper coordination of a control program to clean up
a spill and mitigate its damage.
1203 Responsibility for RRC
1203.1 The Office of Emergency Prepardness in conjunction with the
other Federal agency representatives assigned to the Federal Regional
Center will provide the necessary communications, plotting facilities,
space and equipment which will include:
1203.1-1 Telephone branch lines FTS and commercial.
1203.1-2 Teletype circuits.
1203.1-3 Charts and, or maps which will cover the
RRT's area of responsibility.
1203.1-4 Technical library on oil and hazardous
materials pollution containing those references noted
in Annex XV and copies of all applicable Federal
and state legislation within the center's area of
responsibility.
1203.1-5 Plotting and display provisions to visually
depict the geographic position, movement and extent
of the pollutant.
1203.2 Those agencies primary to this plan will provide additional
personnel as required to man the RRC. They will furnish appropriate
technical manuals that are within their normal area of responsibility
and provide administrative support when needed.
1203.3 Whenever a representative on the RRT receives notification of a
pollution incident which appears to be of a severity which will require
activation of the team, he will promptly activate the RRT.
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1204 Communications Services Available
1204.1 Telephone (voice)services available include:
1204.1-1 AUTOVON (Automated Voice Network) - general
purpose switched voice network of the Defense Communica-
tions Systems serving Continental U. S., Alaska, Europe,
Pacific and Panama.
1204.1-2 FTS-GSA operated government administrative
telephone system.
1204.1-3 Civil Defense National Communication
System #1 which provides direct voice communication
through reserved lines to each of the states covered
by the plan.
1204.1-4 NAWAS - A national warning system making
use of a voice communication net ordinarily employed
to warn of imminent disaster.
1204.2 Teletype services available include:
1204.2-1 AUTODIN - A defense communications world-
wide system operated for and managed bv the DCA to
provide both direct user to user and store and forward
message sxcitching service for DOD and other government
agencies.
1204.2-2 TWX - Teletypewriter exchange service links
approximately 50,000 CONUS industry and government
offices.
1204.2-3 Canadian Teletype Circuit - used for direct
communication with Canadian authorities in a disaster
situation.
1204.2-4 OCD computer tie-in circuit for communica-
tion purposes which provides access to the entire
United States.
1204.2-5 All of the above are backed up by radio
teletype systems.
1205 Weather In format ion
1205.1 It is received by teletype from three sources on a routine
basis. These are:
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1205.1-1 A - local weather
C - synoptic upper air and severe
weather forecasts
0 - U. S. Weather Bureau overseas
teletype service
1206 Ocean Conditions
1206.1 Capabilities exist for tieing into telephone or telepype
circuits to:
1206.1-1 U. S. Air Force Forecasting Service
1206.1-2 Fleetweather Central, Norfolk, Virginia
(Atlantic/Gulf waters)
12061.-3 Fleet Numerical Weather Central, Monterey,
California (Pacific waters)
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1300 REGIONAL RESPONSE TEAM
1301 Regional Response Team Membership
1301.1 The RRT shall consist of representatives of the primary agencies,
namely, Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Defense, Corps
of Engineers; Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service: and
Department of Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard. Each agency shall designate
a sufficient number of alternates to ensure representation in the event
that the menber is unavailable. Advisory agencies shall also designate
representatives of the RRT to be notified in appropriate circumstances.
1302 RRT Organization
1302.1 The representative of EPA will act as chairman of the inland
RRT, and will also serve as executive secretary who shall maintain re-
cords of the RRT activities along with national and regional plans for
pollution emergency responses. When the RRT is activated because of a
water pollution emergency situation, the chairman will assume the role of
principal coordinator of the team's activities.
1303 RRT Purpose
1303.1 The RRT will act as an emergency response team to be activated
in the event of a pollution incident involving spills of oil or other
hazardous substances which exceed state and/or local capability to
control: which involves international boundary waters; which overlaps
the area of responsibility between coastal and inland contingency
plans: or presents potential of major population, ecological or physical
damage.
1304 RRT Activitation
1304.1 Any primary agency of the RRT may activate the team.
1304.2 Each representative, or an appropriate alternate shall be
notified immediately by telephone of activation of the RRT.
1203.3 When activated, the RRT will determine if representation by any
of:the advisory agencies is appropriate. When so determined, the appro-
priate advisory agency will provide suitable representation.
1305 RP.T Functions
1305.1 When activated during a pollution incident, the RRT will per-
form the following basic functions and others as required:
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1305.1-1 Evaluate reports coming from the OSC, requesting
additional information as may be required.
1305.1-2 Coordinate the actions of the agencies involved
in supplying needed assistance to the OSC.
1305.1-3 Recommend courses of action through the Sub-
RRT for consideration by the OSC.
1305.1-4 Request other federal, state, local government or
private agency action under whatever authorities they may
have to accomplish needed objectives for the purpose of
pollution control.
1305.1-5 Recommend deployment of personnel to observe
the handling of a pollution incident and to determine
its effects on the environment.
1305.1-6 Establish a public information office as pre-
scribed in Annex VI.
1305.2 Between periods of actual activation the RRT will:
1305.2-1 Maintain a readiness posture to react to a
regionally significant spill of oil or other hazardous
substances.
1305.2-2 Forward copies of reports and documents developed
to the NRT.
1305.2-3 Review and assist in the development of sub-
regional contingency plans.
1305.2-4 Render assistance in the development of state
and local level contingency plans where possible.
1306 Coordinated Response
1306.1 The contingency plan for inland navigable waters will be re-
viewed with the RRT responsible for developing the contingency plan for
all other navigable waters and the contiguous zone. They will be in
agreement in all those particulars necessary to insure close coordination
in the clean-up of spills which overlap the boundary between the two
plans.
1306.2 Those plans for inland waters developed within a region will
follow the same basic format and philosophy so that close coordination
between the two major RRT's in Region I will be possible. Each RRT
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will review the other's plan. The mechanisms for communications between the
two BBC's will be developed as soon as possible.
1306.3 Where the possibility exists of a spill crossing over Regional
boundaries and involving the RRT'a from different regions, the same
basic procedures outlined in Section 1306.2 will apply.
1306.U Present membership of the inland RRT's within EPA, Region I
is attached.
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REGION I
INLAND REGIONAL RESPONSE TEAM
(New England State Except Connecticut and Lake Champlain)
Primary
Agency
EPA
D 0 D
D 0 I
DOT
Representation of RRT
Agency
EPA
C of E
Fish & Wildlife
Service
U.S.G.S.
U.S.C.G.
Office
Division of
Surveillance and
Analysis
New England
Division
Regional
Office
Regional
Office
First C.G.
District
Representative
Position
Director, Div.
of Surveillance
and Analysis
Civil
Engineer
Regional
Director
Chief, Water
Resources Div.
Chief, Operations
Division
Incumbent
E. V. Fitzpatrick
C. Boutilier
R. Griffith
Captain
N. W. Banks
Alternate
M.O. Knudson
F. Ciccone
C. Knox
Commander
J. H.Fournier
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INLAND REGIONAL RESPONSE TEAM
(Connecticut Only)
Primary
Agency
EPA
D 0 D
D 0 I
DOT
Representation of RRT
Agency
EPA
C of E
Fish & Wildlife
Service
U.S.G.S.
U.S.C.G.
Office
Division of
Surveillance
and Analysis
New England
Division
Regional
Office
Regional
Office
3rd C. G.
District
Representative
Position
Director, Div.
of Surveillance
and Analysis
Civil
Engineer
Regional
Director
Chief, Water
Resources Div.
Chief, Operations
Division
Incumbent
E.V. Fitzpatrick
C. Boutilier
R. Griffith
Captain
Leland
Alternate
M.O. Knudson
F. Ciccone
C. Knox
Commander
Hanson
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Inland Regional Response Team
(Lake Champlain Area Only)
Primary
Agency
EPA
D 0 D
D 0 I
DOT
Representation of RRT
Agency
EPA
C of E
Fish & Wildlife
Service
U.S.G.S.
U.S.C.G.
Office
Division of
Surveillance
and Analysis
New York
District
Regional
Office
Regional
Office
3rd Coast
Guard Dist.
Representative
Position
Director, Div.
of Surveillance
and Analysis
Chief, Albany
Field Office
Regional
Director
Chief, Water
Resources Div.
Chief, Operations
Division
Incumbent
E.V. Fitzpatrick
N. Rozelle
R. Griffith
Captain
Leland
Alternate
M.O. Knudson
E. Meiser
C. Knox
Commander
Hanson
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Annex IV
1400 GEOGRAPHIC BOUNDARIES
1400.1 The regional and district boundaries of those agencies primary
to this plan and certain advisory agencies are shown on the maps in the
following sections. Names, addresses and telephone numbers of the
personnel designated by these agencies as having responsibility in the
oil and hazardous substances pollution control area are also given.
1400.2 The breakdown for inclusion is as follows:
Paragraph No. Agency
1401 Environmental Protection Agency
1402 Department of Transportation, U.S.C.G.
1403 Department of Defense
1403.1 U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
1403.2 First United States Army
1403.3 Office of Civil Defense
1403.4 U. S. Navy
1403.5 U. S. Air Force Reserve Regions
1404 U. S. Department of Interior
1405 Office of Emergency Prepardness
1406 Department of Commerce, NOAA
1407 EPA - Coast Guard Boundaries
1408 Subregional Areas
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1401 Environmental Protection Agency
Region I
John F. Kennedy Federal Building
Boston, Massachusetts 02203
Normal Duty Hours;
Needham Heights, Massachusetts
John F. Conlon
Carl L. Eidam
Thomas W. Devine
Myron 0. Knudson
Edward V. Fitzpatrick
EPA NEDM
Region I, Regional Office
Kenneth Crotty, Press Officer
WPCBOS
Division of Surveillance and Analysis
Oil & Hazardous Materials Section
240 Highland Avenue
Needham Heights, Massachusetts 02194
Telephone Numbers:
*(617) 223-7265, 7337
TWX 710-325-6678
*(617) 223-3478
*(617) 223-7223
TWX 710-321-0068
Boston FTS: 8-617-223-2100
Nights and Weekends: Contact nearest Coast Guard Station or 1st Coast
Guard District Headquarters at 617-223-3645 and
request that they relay the information.
Can Provide:
Federal Funds
Technical Assistance
Laboratory Analysis
Land Transportation (limited)
Public Information Services
*Commercial and FTS
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U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL -PROTECTION AGENCY
REGION I
INLAND RRC
— REGIONAL BOUNDARY
• REGIONAL OFFICE
O OIL 8 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
SECTION
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Environmental Protection Agency
Region II
Division of Surveillance and Analysis
Edison, New Jersey 08817
(For oil spills on New York side of Lake Champlain)
Normal Duty Hours;
Howard J. Lamp'l
Paul Elliot
John Nicol
Telephone Numbers;
(201) 5i|8-3000
commercial switchboard
FTS: (201) 5U8-3515
FTS: (201) 5U8-3548
FTS: (201) 51*8-3549
National Oil Pollution Laboratory
Richard Dewling
WPCEDI
Nights and Weekends; (201) 548-8730
(201) 5U8-3000
FTS: (201) 51|8 3501
TWX 710-998-0598
Can Provide to New England:
Technical Assistance
Laboratory Analysis Services
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Environmental Protection Agency
Division of Oil and Hazardous Materials
Washington, D. C. 20U60
Normal Duty Hours;
H. D. Van Cleve
Richard Hess
Russ Weyer
Hugh Thompson
Kenneth E. Biglane
WPCDCA
Telephone Numbers;
*(703) 557-7663
*(703) 557-7663
*(703) 557-7660
*(703) 557-7663
*(703) 557-7660
TWX 710-955-1185
Nights and Weekends; Contact Regional EPA representative and request
that they relay the information.
Can provide;
Federal Funds
Technical Assistance
Public Information Services
Activation of NRT
^Commercial ani FTS
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U. S. COAST GUARD
DISTRICT and GROUP
BOUNDARIES
/SOUTHWEST
HARBOR
\
(PORTLAND
BOSTON*
FIRST
COAST GUARD
DISTRICT
'WOODS HOLE
NEW HAVEN
X GOVERNORS
| ISLAND
I
THIRD
COAST GUARD
DIST R ICT
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GROUP BOUNDARY
DISTRICT OFFICE
GROUP OFFICE
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U. S. Department of Transportation
Coast Guard Stations
Location;
MAINE (Northern)
U. S. Coast Guard Group
Southwest Harbor, Maine 01*679
Telephone Numbers;
(207) 2l*l*-55l7 (21* hours/day)
Portland FTS: 8-207-775-3131
Group Commander - Commander R. T. Young
MAINE (Southern)
U. S. Coast Guard Group
259 High Street
South Portland, Maine 01*106
Captain of the Port - McCann
NEW HAMPSHIRE
U.S. Coast Guard Group
259 High Street
South Portland, Maine 01*106
VERMONT
Burlington Coast Guard Station
Box 533
Burlington, Vermont l5Ii01
Station Commander - B.M.C. Seitler
MASSACHUSETTS
U.S. Coast Guard Group
1*27 Commercial Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02109
*(207) 775-3275 (21* hours/day)
Portland FTS: 8-207-775-3131
*(207) 775-3275 (21* hours/day)
Portland FTS: 8-207-775-3131
(802) 861*-791 (21* hours/day)
Burlington FTS: 8-802-862-6501
*(6l7) 223-6977 (21* hours/day)
Boston FTS: 8-617-223-2100
Captain of the Port - Captain lynch extension 6973
LCER R.J. Houtokier
MASSACHUESTTS (Cape Cod)
U. S. Coast Guard Group
Woods Hole, Massachusetts 0251*3
Group Commander - Captain Campbell
(617) 51*8-1700 (21* hours/day)
Boston FTS: 8-617-223-2100
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U. S. Department of Transportation
Coast Guard
Location
RHODE ISLAND
U. S. Coast Guard Station
Castle Hill
Newport, Rhode Island 02840
Station Commander
Chief Warrant Officer - William Muessel
CONNECTICUT
U.S. Coast Guard Group
Fort Trumbull
New London, Connecticut 06320
Captain of the Port - LCDR Gary Crosby
U. S. Coast Guard Station
120 Woodward Avenue
New Haven,Connect!cut 06512
NEW YORK
U. S. Coast Guard
Batons Neck Station
Northport, New York 11768
Third District Headquarters
U. S. Coast Guard
Air/Sea Rescue Center
Captain of the Port, New York
Law Enforcement and Intelligence Branch:
CDR R. J. Hanson Lt. J. C. Clow
LCDR G. J Seney LTJG A. H. Schieck
Telephone Numbers;
(1*01) 846-3675 (24 hour/day)
Providence FTS:8-401-528-1000
*(203) 449-7245 (2k hour/day)
*(203) 469-6471 (24 hour/day)
(516) 261-6868 (2k hour/day)
New York FTS:8-212-460-0100
*(212) 264-4800 (24 hour/day)
*(212) 264-4916
Facilities and Equipment Available for all of the above:
Coast Guard Boats
Communications
Water Transportation
Air Transportation (limited)
Sample Collection Service
Location for Command Post
Emergency Towing Capabilities
Control Shipping Movements
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Ili03 Department of Defense
1U03.1 U. S. Antsy Corps of Engineers
U. S. Array Corps of Engineers
New England Division Headquarters
1*21* Trapelo Road
Waltham, Massachusetts 02151*
Normal Duty Hours; Telephone Numbers;
Carl Boutlier *(6l7) 89U-2l*00
Frank Ciccone
Nights and Weekends; *(6l7) 89k-2kOk
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers (212) 26Ii-0100
New York District Headquarters
26 Federal Plaza
New York, New York 10007
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers (5l8) 273-0870
Albany Field Office
P. 0. Box 209, Lansingburgh Station
Troy New York 12182
Mr. N. Rozelle
^Commercial and FTS
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CORPS OF
ENGINEERS
NEW ENGLAND
DIVISION
$*>&«£>
Division Boundary
* Division Headquarters
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1U03.2 First United States Array
Headquarters
First United States Army
Ft. George G. Meade
Maryland 20755
Telephone: 301 677-2082
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FIRST U.S. ARMY
FORT
GEORGE G.
MEADE
MARYLAND
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1403.3 DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF THE ARMY
OFFICE OF CIVIL DEFENSE ~ REGION I
MAYNARD, MASSACHUSETTS 01754
Allan R. Zenowitz *(617) 223-6230
Regional Director
Office of Civil Defense
Region I
George R. Thompson *(617) 223-6230
Resident Representative
Corps of Engineers
New England Division
* Commercial and FTS
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1UQ3.4 U. S. Navy
First Naval District
1*95 Summer Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02210
Location; Telephone Numbers;
Commandant (617) 51*2-5100 (2k hours/day)
First Naval District Indicate emergency and ask for
Operations Officer. After normal
duty hours ask for Duty Officer,
explain problem.
Can provide;
Coordination of services in Navy Spills
Boston Naval Shipyard (617) 2li2-lliOO
Charlestown, Massachusetts Boston FTS: 8-617-223-2100
Administrative Officer ext. 188 and 18?
Public Works Officer ext. U78
Can Provide;
Salvage Contract Information
Assistance for Navy Spills in Boston
Newport Naval Station (1*01) 8U6-3716, 3916 and 3U56
Newport, Rhode Island Providence FTS; 8-1*01 -528-1000
Naval Stations Operations Department
Can Provide;
Station assistance for Navy spills
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Third Naval District
Location; Telephone Number;
COMTHREE Staff Operations Officer Duty Hours:
Federal Office Building *212-261-7662
90 Church Street
New York, N. Y. 10007 Non-Duty Hours:
*212-26U-7701
LCDR Robert Y. Ott
* Commercial and FTS
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NAVAL DISTRICTS
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liiQ3.5 First U. S. Air Force Reserve Region
First Air Force Reserve Region
Andrews Air Force Base
Washington, D. C. 20331
Telephone: Duty Hours 301 981-23U5
Non-Duty Hours 301 981-9111
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FIRST U.S. AIR FORCE
RESERVE REGION
ANDREWS AFB
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Department of Interior
Fish and Wildlife Service
Bureau of Sport Fisheries and Wildlife
Room 1900
Post Office and Courthouse Building
Boston, Massachusetts 02109
Normal Duty Hours; Telephone Numbers;
Richard Griffeth, Regional Director *(6l7) 223-2961
Donald Reese *(6l?) 223-9261*
Nights and Weekends; Contact nearest Coast Guard Station or First
Coast Guard District Headquarters at 617-223-36U5
and request that they relay the information
Can Provide:
Natural Resource Data
Federal Facilities
^Commercial and FTS
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BUREAU OF SPORT FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE
U.S. GAME MANAGEMENT AGENTS
State Telephone Numbers
Maine (207) 622-622U
William D. Snow
Federal Building, Rm 212
Augusta, Maine
New Hampshire
David H. Swendsen (603) 22l*-7726
Federal Building
55 Pleasant Street
Concord, New Hampshire
Vermont
Bruce W. Parker (802) 223-8^38
111* Main Street
Montpelier, Vermont
Massachusetts
James Van Weelden (617) 7^6-0620
Federal Building, Rm. 205
Plymouth, Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Edgar L. Ferguson (UOl) 789-6632
P. 0. Box 52
Sanderstown, Rhode Island
Connecticut
Donald F. Blais (203) 2Mi-2015
Federal Building, Rm
U50 Main Street
Hartford, Connecticut
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.2 U.S. Geological Survey
Water Resources Division
Room 2300
J. F. Kennedy Federal Building
Boston, Massachusetts 02203
Normaj^ Duty Hours; Telephone Number;
Charles E. Knox, District Chief *(6l7) 223-2822
Nights and Weekends; Contact nearest Coast Guard Station or First
Coast Guard District Headquarters at 6l7-223-361£
and request that they relay the information.
Can Provide:
River Flow Data
Time - of - Travel predictions
^Commercial and FTS
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1U05 Office of Emergency Preparedness
Region I
Office of Qnergency Preparedness
Maynard, Massachusetts
Normal Duty Hours; Telephone Numberst
George A. Flowers *(6l7) 897-9381
Phillip Bassett
Nights and Weekends; Contact nearest Coast Guard Station or 1st Coast
Guard District Headquarters at 617-223-36U5 and
request that they relay the information.
Can Provide;
Disaster area determination
Federal Disaster Control Coordination
Unlimited Federal Resources in Disaster area
"On-the-Spot" Purchase authority in disaster areas
Location for Inland RRC
^Commercial and FTS
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OFFICE OF EMERGENCY
PREPAREDNESS
REGION I
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1U(36 Department of Commerce
Ilj06.1 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
National Marine Fisheries Service
Regional Office
Ik ELm Street
Gloucester, Massachusetts 01930
Normal Duty Hours; Telephone Number;
Russell T. Norris, Regional Director #(6l7) 281-061*0
Nights and Weekends; Contact nearest Coast Guard Station or Coast
Guard District Headquarters at 617-223-36U5 and
request that they relay the information
Can Provide:
Technical Assistance
Commercial Fishery Data
Telephone Number:
Marine Forcaster *(301) 14*0-7291
National Weather Service Forecast Office
Washington, D.C.
Can Provide:
Environmental Forecast Support
*Commercial and FTS
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i)t07 inland (EPA) vs Coastal (Coast Guard) Boundaries
Ilj07.1 This plan is applicable to all inland navigable waters of the
six New England States.
11*07.2 Boundaries delineating inland and coastal areas agreed upon by
the U.S. Coast Guard and EPA in Region I are attached.
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EPA - COAST GUARD BOUNDARIES
Ili07.2-l State of Maine
NAME
BOUNDARY LINES
Machias River
East Machias River
Chandler River
Indian River
Pleasant River
Harrington River
Mill River
Narragaugus River
Union River
Bagaduce River
Penobscot River
Passagassawakeag River
St. George River
Medomak River
Damariscotta River
Sheepscot River
Kennebec River
Dam at Machias
Bridge at East Machias
Route 1 Bridge at Jonesboro
Route 187 Bridge at Indian River
Fixed Bridge at Addison
Route 1A Bridge at Harrington
Line drawn from Oak Point then South
to opposite river bank
Route 1A bridge at Milbridge
Dam at Ellsworth
Line drawn from Jones Point north to
opposite river bank
Route 1A toll bridge at Bangor
Route 1 bridge at Belfast
Bascule Bridge at Thomaston
Line drawn from Hollis Point West to
Woltz Point.
Line drawn from Wiley Point northwest
to Dodge Point.
Line drawn from Birch Point east to
Davis Island
Line drawn from West Chops Point
north to Chops Point.
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NAME
EPA - COAST GUARD BOUNDARIES
BOUNDARY LINES
Cousins River
Royal River
Presumpscot River
Fore River
Saco River
Kennebunk River
Mousam River
York River
1UC7.2-2 State of New Hampshire
Piscataqua River
Marsh Bridges at South Freeport
Dam at Yarmouth
Fixed Railroad Bridge
Route 1 Bridge at Portland
Factory Island Dam at Biddeford
Route 9 Bridge at Kennebunkport
Route 9 Bridge at Kennebunk Beach
Route 103 Bridge at York Harbor
Dover Point Bridge to Newington
Station and a line drawn from Dover
Point northeast to opposite river
bank
1UC7.2-3 Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Merrimack River
Plum Island Sound
Danvers River
Saugus River
Mystic River
Charles River
Neponset River
Fore River
North River
Bridge from Salisbury Point to
Newbury Port
Line drawn from Ipswich Bay Yacht
Club east to opposite shore
All
Foxhall Bascule Bridge at Lynn
Mystic River Dam
Charles River Dam and Locks
Morrissey Blvd. Bridge at Neponset
Circle
Bridge at Weymouth Landing
Route 3A Bridge at Marshfield
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NAME
EPA - COAST GUARD BOUNDARIES
BOUNDARY LINES
Bass River
Wareham River
Wewantic River
Acushnet River
Westport River East
Taunton River
1U07.2-U State of Rhode Island
Seekonk River
Providence River
Pawtuket River
Pettaquamscutt River
Saugatuckett River
1UC7.2-5 Connecticut
Cos Cob River
Stamford River
Norwalk River
Westport River
Southport River
Complete Black Rock Harbor
Bridgeport River
Bridge at West Dennis
Fixed Bridge
Fixed Bridge
Coggeshall Street Fixed Bridge
Point of Pines Bascule Bridge
Line drawn from Winslow Point West
West to opposite river bank
Dam at Pawtucket
Fox Point Hurricane Barrier
Dam at Pawtuket
Fixed Beidge at Littleneck Narrows
Causway at Silver Springs Cove,
Wakefield
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08N
08.7N
09N
Ul - 12.3N
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NAME
EPA - COAST GUARD BOUNDARIES
BOUNDARY LINE
Housatonic River
West River
Mill River
Quinnipiac River
East Haven River
Branford River
West River (Quilford)
East River (Quilford)
Hararaonasset River
Patchoque River
Menunsketesuck River
Hamburg Cove
Gonnecitcut River
Niantic River
Thames River
Yantic River
Shetucket River
Mumford Cove
Mystic River
Stonington Harbor
Pawcatuck River
la - 18.8N
Kinberly Avenue Bridge
Grand Avenue Bridge
Grand Avenue Bridge
First Bridge
Bridge near Atlantic Wire
la - 16 - ION
Bouy C "9"
1A - 16N
US1 Bridge
Mouth
Beacon "17"
Buckley Bridge
la - 20 - UTN
Entire River
First Fixed road bridge Rt 32
First Fixed road bridge Rt 12
Entire Cove
Bridge Rt 95
R.R. Bridge
Westerly
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lli08 Subregional Areas
Maine
State of Maine
Environmental Improvement Commission
State House Augusta, Maine OU330
Normal Duty Hours;
Paul Sova
Lincoln Nye
Raeburn MacDonald
Telephone Number:
(207) 289-2811
Augusta FTS: 8-207-622-6171
Nights and Weekends; Contact nearest Coast Guard Station of 1st Coast
Guard District Headquarters at 617-223-361*5 and
request that they relay the information.
Can Provide;
Boats
State Facilities
State Funds
State Level Coordination
Vehicles (limited)
Department of Sea and Shore Fisheries
State House
Augusta, Maine Oli330
Normal Duty Hours;
Robert Dow, Director
John Hurst
Telephone Numbers;
(207) 289-2291
Nights and Weekends; Contact nearest Coast Guard Station or 1st Coast
Guard District Headquarters at 617-223 -36U5 and
request that they relay the information.
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Office of Maine Civil Defense
and Public Safety
State House
Augusta, Maine 40330
Normal Duty Hours; Telephone Numbers;
Leslie H. Stanley *(207) 622-6171
Augusta FTS: 8-207-622-6171
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11*08.2 New Hampshire
State of New Hampshire
State Water Pollution Control Commission
Frescott Park 105 London Road
Concord, New Hampshire 03301
Normal Duty Hours;! Telephone Number;
Russell Nylander (603) 271-3^02
Manchester FTS: 8-603-669-7011
William A. Healy
Executive Director
Nights and Weekends; Contact nearest Coast Guard Station or 1st Coast
Guard District Headquarters at 617-223-36U5 and
request that they relay the information.
Fish and Game Department
Division of Inland and Maine Fisheries
3k Bridge Street
Concord, New Hampshire 03301
Normal Duly Hours; Telephone Numbers;
Bernard Corson (603) 271-3l|21
Concord FTS; 8-603-669-7011
Nights and Weekends; Contact nearest Coast Guard Station or 1st Coast
Guard District Headquarters at 617-223-36U5 and
request that they relay the information.
Can Provide:
Boats
State Facilities
State Funds
State Level Coordination
Vehicles (limited)
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New Hampshire Civil Defense Agency
New Hampshire Military Reservation
Airport Road
Concord, New Hampshire 03301
Normal Duty Hours: Telephone Numbers;
Major General Francis B. McSwiney (603) 225-6611, Ext. 515 or 516
Director Concord FTS: 8-603-669-7011
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Ili08.3 Vermont
State of Vermont
Vermont Department of Water Resources
State Office Building
Montpelier, Vermont 05602
Normal Duly Hours; Telephone Number;
KLmer Faris, Chief Investigator *(802) 223-81|l|li
David Clough, Chief, Water Quality Section ExA. 237
Can Provide;
Boats
State Facilities
State Funds
State Leva! Coordination
Vehicles (limited)
Department of Public Safety
Vermont Civil Defense Division
Redstone
Montpelier, Vermont 05601
Normal Duty Hours:
Commissioner Erwin A. Alexander
Director
Telephone Numbers;
(802)223-5211 or 223-3111
Montpelier FTS: 8-802-862-6501
*Commercial and FTS
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Ili08.li Massachusetts
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Department of Natural Resources
Division of Water Pollution Control
100 Cambridge Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02202
Normal Duty Hours; Telephone Number:
Donald L. Corey (6l?) 727-3855
Boston FT3: 8-617-223-2100
Nights and Weekends;
Central Radio Communication (617) 727-318?
Department of Natural Resources
(This agency will alert the Division
of Water Pollution Control after
normal duty hours.)
Department of Public Health
Division of Environmantal Health
600 Washington Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02111
Normal Duty Hours; Telephone Number;
George Coogan - Water Supply (617) 727-2692
Can Provide:
Boats from Department of Natural Resources
State Facilities
State Funds
State Level Coordination
State Oil Pollution Control Law
Vehiciles (limited)
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Massachusetts Civil Defense Agency
400 Worcester Road
Framingham, Massachusetts 01701
Normal Duty Hours:
Louis Saba
Director
Telephone Numbers;
(617) 875-1318 or Wellesley 237-0200
Boston FTS: 8-617-223-2100
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Ili08.5 Rhode Island
Rhode Island Department of Health
Division of Water Pollution Control
State Office Building
Providence, Rhode Island 02903
Normal Duty Hours; Telephone Numbers;
Pearce KLazer (1*01) 277-223U
Providence FTS: 8-U01-528-1000
Hagop Boghosian
Carleton A. Maine
Chief, Division of Water Polltuion Control
Walter J. Shea
Nights and Weekends; Contact nearest Coast Guard Station or 1st Coast
Guard District Headquarters at 617-223-36U5 and
request that they relay the information.
Department of Natural Resources
Division of Conservation
Veterans Memorial Building
Providence, Rhode Island 02903
Normal Duty Hours; Telephone Numbers;
John Cronin (IjOl) 521-7100, Ext. 78U
Wickford Patrol Base (U01) 29U-9261
Can Provide;
Boats
State Facilities
State Funds
State Level Coordination
State Oil Pollution Control Law
Vehicles (limited)
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Rhode Island Council of Defense
State House
Providence, Rhode Island 02903
Normal Duty Hours;
Major General John M. McGreevy
Director
Telephone Numbers;
(401) 421-7333, 34 and 35
Providence FTS: 8-401-528-1000
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11*08.6 Connecitcut
State Water Resources Commission
State Health Services Building
Hartford, Connecticut
Normal Duty Hours;
Russell Dibble
Telephone Numbers;
*(203) 566-2U86
Nights and Weekends; Contact State Police Headquarters at 203-566-1*21*0
and request that they relay the information.
Can Provide;
State Facilities
Boats
Vehicles (limited)
State Level Coordination
State Funds
Civil Defense Division
State of Connecticut
State Armory,
360 Broad Street
Hartford, Connecticut
Normal Duty Hours;
Captain William L. Schatzman
Director
Telephone Numbers;
*(203) 527-6335
Hartford FTS: 8-203-244-2000
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U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
REGION I
SUB - REGIONAL AREAS
MAINE
SUB-REGION
VERMONT
SUB-REGION
NEW
HAMPSHIRE
SUB- REGION
MASSACHUSETTS
SUB-REGION
CONNECTICUT
SUB - REGION
— SUB-REGIONAL BOUNDARY
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STATE LEVEL CONTACTS
FOR DISPOSAL OF ABSORBENTS
Physical absorbers are finding widening application in oil
spill clean-up operations. Disposal of those oil soaked materials
presents many problems. In most cases, incineration is preferable
to land fill. The following individuals who are in charge of the
solid waste management programs in their respective states, should
be contacted regarding points of disposal for this residue.
Mr. Charles Kurker, Chief
Soild Waste Disposal Section
Division of Sanitary Engineering
Connecticut Department of Health
79 Elm Street
Hartford, Connecticut 06115
FTS: 8-203-566-UQ30
Mr. V. K. Karaian
Bureau of General Environmental
Control, Division of Environmental
Health, Massachusetts
Department of Public Health
600 Washington Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02111
FTS: 8-617-223-2100
727-2692
Mr. John S. Quinn, Chief
Division of Solid Waste Management,
Rhode Island Department
of Health, State Office Building
Providence, Rhode Island 02903
FTS: 8-U01-528-1000
521-7100, ext. 808
Mr. Wallace Hinckley
Sanitary Engineering Division
Maine Deaprtment of Health
and Welfare
State House
Augusta, Maine OU330
FTS.: 8-207-289-3826
Mr. George K. Crowell, Chief
Food & Chemistry Services
N. H. Division of Public
Health
61 South Spring Street
Concord, New Hampshire 03301
FTS: 8-603-271-27U7
Mr. John Richards, Director
Bureau of Enviornmental
Sanitation, Vermont Department
of Heal tii
115 Colchester Avenue
Burlington, Vermont 05U01
FTS: 8-802-862-6501
862-5701, ext. 31
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CANADA
ST. CROIX RIVER
Location;
Department of Transport
P. 0. Box 668
Dartmouth, Nova Scotai
F. M. Weston, Regional Director
Telephone Number;
(902) 1*63-2800
(902) Ii66-53-78 (nights and weekends)
Public Health Engineering Division
Deaprtment of National Health and
Welfare
P. 0. Box 86
Mono ton, N. B.
V. C. Dohaney, Regional Engineer
(506) 855-8109
(506) 585-2022 (nights and weekends)
New Brunswick Water Authority
P. 0. Box 1270
Frederic ton, N. B.
J. G. Lockhart, Director
(506) 1*75-7711 ext. 1*07
(Normal Duty Hours only)
Department of Fisheries
Resources Development Branch
Halifax, Nova Scotia
C. P. Ruggles, Branch Chief
(902) 1*26-3573 (office)
(902) U51*-0821 (home)
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Annex V
1500 COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS
1501 Purpose
1501.1 The communications concerning an oil or hazardous substance spill
are an intergral and significant part of the operations. The same percepts
govern in these instances as do other operations in which the Coast Guard,
EPA and other operating agencies are involved.
1502 Objectives
1502.1 The objectives of the communications and reports are:
1502.1-1 To speed the flow of information pertaining to a
pollution spill;
1502.1-2 To relay advice, instructions and reports pertaining
to a pollution spill;
1502.1-3 To provide for alerting, notification, surveillance
and warning of a pollution spill.
1503 Communications Procedures
1503.1 Normal communication circuts of each Primary Agency may be used
to effectuate this Plan. The national and district or regional offices and
telephone numbers of primary alerting and notification offices of interested
agencies will be maintained in NRC and as appropriate in RRC.
1503.2 The initial reporting of a pollution spill will be in accordance
with the information and format as described hereafter.
1503.3 POLREPS (Pollution Reports) will be submitted by RRT to NRT in
a timely manner as developments occur and at 0800 and 2000 local time on
each day of the operation.
1504 Pollution Spill Reports
1504.1 At the conclusion of Federal activity resulting from a pollution
spill, any OSC involved will submit a complete report of the response
operation and the actions taken pursuant to applicable directives of his
own agency. Copies will be furnished to the NRT or RRT, as appropriate,
together with any other pertinent information available to the forwarding
group. The NRT will then evaluate each situation and will make appropriate
recommendations.
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1505 Communications For Spill Notification
1505.1 Section ll(b)(4) of the 1970 Federal Water Pollution Control Act
requires anyone having a spill of oil to immediately notify the appropriate
Federal agency. The appropriate Federal agency is the USCG for spills
occurring in coastal waters and EPA for spills occurring in inland navigable
waters.
1505.2 Both of the above agencies maintain 24-hour telephone service
as outlined in the applicable subregional plan and Annex IV.
1505.3 An alerting plan for combating major spills of oil and hazardous
substances has been developed for New England. The plan provides for
alerting the primary federal and state water pollution control agencies, as
well as other state and local agencies having responsibilities in this area.
In addition, alerting plans within each state have been proposed. It is
hoped that the states will be able to handle all but major spills within
the context of their plans. In any case, when a state alert is necessary, a
report will be submitted to EPA outlining the course of action taken.
1505.4 The following charts show the Federal and suggested state alerting
plans. The dashed lines on the proposed state plan indicate how alert may
be expanded when required.
1505.5 Addresses and telephone numbers of Federal and state agencies to
be contacted in the event of pollution spill are shown in the appropriate
sub-regional plan.
1506 Operational Communications
1506.1 RRC - Communications capabilities of the inland RRC at Maynard,
Massachusetts are outlined in Annex II.
1506.2 Sub - RRC - The response van provided by EPA for on-scene
coordination of spill activities has the following communications
capabilities:
1506.2-1 Radio-telephone - capable of reaching any facility
equipped with commercial telephone service.
1506.2-2 Two-way radio - frequency 164.450 MHz - capable
of communication between sub-RRC and EPA field personnel.
1506.2-3 Two-way radio - frequency 157.1 MHz - capable of
communication with Coast Guard facilities, boats, and air-
craft.
1506.2-4 Future plans call for installation of two-way radio
communications capable of tie-in to the Corps of Engineers
radio net and the RRC.
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FEDERAL LEVEL ALERTING PLAN
Inland Waters
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[Detection
U.S. Coast Guard|
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State WPG Agency
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Other State
Agencies
State Civil
Defense Agency
Petroleum Industry
(if an oil spill)
.[Federal Attorney |
-| Corps of Engineers
EPA Headquarters
OEP
Dept of Interior
Bureau of Sport Fisheries and Wildlife
U.S. Geological Survey
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"SUGGESTED"
STATE LEVEL ALERTING PLAN
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rDetectionl
Local, MDC or
State Police {
State Water Pollution
Control Agency
-| Local Fire Department!
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Adjacent State WPG
Agency (if necessary)
State Programs
If Federal Agency alerted
first, State WPC Agency will
be notified by EPA
'EPA or other appropriate
'Federal Agency
Petrolium Industry
(if an oil spill)
[Federal Level Alerting Planj
To be activated if
beyond State's capability
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1506.2-5 Presently tie-in to the Corps of Engineers radio
net from the Sub-RRC can be effectuated by radio telephone
contact to the nearest Corps of Engineers operated dam.
1506.2-6 A description of the Corps of Engineers radio net
and a listing of maintained dams is attached.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY NEDER 1125-2-2
New England Division, Corps of Engineers
l)2i| Trapelo Rood
NEDOD-R Waltham, Mass. 0215U
Regulation 10 June ly
Ko. 1125-2-2
PLANT
Operation of NED Radio Network
1. Purpose and Scope. This regulation is to provide instructions for
proper, and efficient use of the NED Radio Network.
2. Applicability. This regulation applies to all Corps of Engineers
installations and activities in the New England Division.
3. General.
Capability of Voice Net.
a. The NED radio net is now operational with single channel FM voice
transmission capability in the Wachusett, Goshen, Ascutney and Buzzards Bay
relay areas. Effective transmission ranges within each relay area are
shown on attached map (inclosure No. l).
b. Division Headquarters is equipped with remote handsets connected to
t.Vie net control console at the following locations:
Executive Office
Operations Division
Reservoir Control Center (k)
c. In addition to the remote sets, incoming and outgoing emergency
voice traffic can be handled to or from any telephone in the Division office,
through extension 271.
h. Procedure.
Frequency and Tone Setting. Frequency and tone controls of fixed and mobile
stations in the net will be set as follows:
DISTRIBUTION: Key Personnel
(200 extra - Oper Div)
This Regulation rescinds NEDER 1125-2-2, 30 Oct 6?
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NEDER 1125-2-2
10 Jun 70
a. Fixed Stations.
(l) For transmission to Division Headquarters and to fixed or
mobile stations outside your relay area, ask Net Control for a crosspatch
to the relay you desire.
Frequency - 1 Tone - A
Cell WUA - Net Control
(2) For local transmission to fixed or mobile stations within
your relay area
Frequency - 1 Tone - C
Call desired station
(3) Normally, when not transmitting to local stations within your
relay area, all fixed stations will remain on
Frequency - 1 Tone - A
b. Mobile Stations.
(l) For transmission from vehicles within the Wachusett relay area
to Division Headquarters or to fixed and mobile stations located in other
relay areas ask Net Control for a crosspatch to the relay you desire.
Off-On-Standby - On
SLM Switch - Up
Frequency - 1 Tone - A
Call WUA - Net Control
(2) For transmission from vehicles within the Ascutney, Goshen or
Buzzards Bay relay areas to Division Headquarters and fixed or mobile stations
located in other relay areas ask Net Control for a crosspatch to the relay you
desire.
Off-On-Standby - On
SLM Switch - Up
Frequency - 2 Tone - A
Call WUA - Net Control
(3) For transmission fron? vehicles within the Wachusett relay area
to fixed or other mobile stations within the Wachusett relay area
Off-On-Standby - On
SLM Switch - Up
Frequency - 1 Tone - C
Call desired station
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NEDEK.1125-?-?
10 Jun 70
For transmission from vehicles within the Ascutneyt Goshen or
Buzzards Bay relay areas to fixed or mobile stations within the same relay
area
Off -On-Standby - On
SIM Switch - Up
Frequency - 2 Tone - C
Call desired station
c. Normal Setting. Except when transmitting to local stations within
a particular relay area, all vehicles will set frequency and tone controls
as follows:
(l) While within the Wachusett relay area
Off -On-Standby - On
SIW Switch - Up
Frequency - 1 Tone A
(2) While within the Ascutney^ Goshen or Buzzards Bay relay areas
Off -On-Standby - On
SIM Switch - Up
Frequency - 2 Tone - A
5. Daily Check of Relay Operation.
a . Fixed Stations . In order to check the operating condition of the
relay links on each duty day, the following stations will initiate test
calls to WUA - Net Control at the times indicated.
Station Time
WUA - 38 0505
WUA - 26 0810
WUA - kO 0815
WUA - 21 0820
b. Mobile Stations . Operators of all radio equipped vehicles dispatched
by the Division Motor Pool will, before departing from the Headquarters area,
initiate test calls to WUA - Net Control. Operators of vehicles in transit,
when placing calls through Net Control, will advise the dispatcher which relay
area they are in. When these vehicles remain in the field overnight, the
operators will initiate test calls to WUA each morning. When Operator is having
difficulty sending or receiving, stop the vehicle where the reception is clear.
Remain at that location until message has been completed.
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NEDER ll?5-?-2
10 June 70
6. Communications Procedure.
a. Transmissions from Division Headquarters. Personnel having access
to radio remote hand sets will, by removing the hand set from its cradle.and
using it as an intercom, advise the dispatcher "which relay area they ^ish to
enter. When notified by the dispatcher that they are patched to the desired
relay, they will call the desired station by depressing button on the handset
and pausing for about three seconds before initiating the call "WUA calling
WU ". When remotes have completed transmission, they will clear the
net by transmitting "WUA Clear".
b. Transmissions from the Field. All stations transmitting to Net
Control or to other stations shall pause for about three seconds after
depressing microphone button on each transmission before speaking. This is
to prepare the relay to receive your message. The station calling will then
identify themselves and call WUA or WUM . Upon reaching the dispatcher
when calling Net Control, they -will request the relay area or headquarters
remote set that they are calling, then standby until notified by the dispatcher
they are patched.
7. Net Control. All fixed and mobile stations transmitting on the net are
subject to interruption by the net control dispatcher. When directed to
clear the net, they will stop transmitting immediately and standby.
8. Monitors. Ket Control is equipped with electronic recorders capable of
recording all transmissions on the net.
9. Reporting Radio Troubles. All radio troubles will be given to WUA Net
Control by relaying through another station or by telephone to extension 269.
10. Other Radio Capabilities.
a. Located at Building ll^N there is a Single Side Band Radio which can
be used to contact North Atlantic Division and North Central Division.
b. There are 33 walkle talkie portables, of which 2? are used by the
Survey Branch throughout New England. Of the remaining 6 units, 2 are used
by Emergency Operations, 2 by Foundations & Materials Branch and 2 by Littleville
Dam.
FOR THE DIVISION ENGINEER:
Incls C/ J. F. BURKE
1. Map Executive Assistant
?. Radio Call Letters
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THIS CONSTITUTES CHANGE 1 TO NEDER 1125-2-2, 10 JUN 1970
NED RADIO NETWORK CALL LETTERS
NET CONTROL - WUA
NEDER 1125-2-2
Incl 2
20 Nov 70
Change 1
FIXED STATIONS
WACHUSETT RELAY WUA-20
Barre Falls Dam WUA-38
Birch Hill Dam WUA-2U
Buffumville Dam WUA-36
East Brimfield Dam WUA-37
Fox Point Barrier WUM-1|322
Hodges Village Dam WUA-511
LiUleviiie Dam WUA-593
Mansfield Hollow Dam WUA-27
OCD Comcenter KPA-71
Tully Dam WUA-512
West Hill Dam WUA-26U
West Thompson Dam WUA-592
Westville Dam WUA-U3
ASCUTNEY RELAY WUA-30
Ball Mountain Dam WUA-39
Blackwater Dam WUA-510
Edw. MacDowell Dam WUA-28
Everett Dam WUA-UlO
Franklin Falls Dam WUA-31
Hopkinton Dam WUA-Ull
No. Hartland Dam . WUA-^2
No. Springfield Dam WUA-UO
Otter Brook Dam WUA-320
Surry Mountain Dam WUA-33
Townshend Dam WUA-U5
Union Village Dam WUA-32
GOSHEN RELAY WUA-UU
Black Rock Dam WUA-261
Colebrook Dam WUA-250
Hop Brook Dam WUA-1^
Knightville Dam . WUA-25
Stamford Barrier WUA-^7
Thomaston Dam WUA-26
BUZZARDS BAY RELAY WUA-21
Cape Cod Canal Office WUA-21
New Bedford WUA-U6
MOBILE STATIONS
WACHUSETT RELAY
Barre Falls Dam (Res
Barre Falls Dam
Buffumville Dam (Res Mgr)
Westville Dam
West Hill Dam
ASCUTNEY RELAY
Blackwater Dam
Franklin Falls Dam (Res Mgr)
No. Springfield Dam
(Res Mgr)
No. Springfield Dam
GOSHEN RELAY
Thomaston Dam (Res Mgr)
Thomaston Dam
Ansonia Area Office
BUZZARDS BAY RELAY
New Bedford
MOTOR POOL
W19800 - Div Engr
W19801
W19802
W19803
W19801*
W19805
W19806
W21213 - EOF Van
CE2179
CE2180
OPERATIONS
Radio Repair
Water Quality
WUM-U32U
WUM-U318
WUM-U326
WUM-U313
WUM-U323
WUM-6370
WUM-U309
WUM- 1
WUM-U325
WUM-U321
WUM-U329
WUM-U311
VWM-U305
WIJM-U312
WUM-U31U
WUM-U307
WUM-U328
WUM-U310
WUM-U327
WUM-U306
V/1JM-1|3?0
WUM-^30:?
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Nl'.LMK I \.'£'
Incl 1
10 Jun 70
^
W&* V. '*---
NED RADIO NETWORK
VM.TNMI. HAS*.
STATION MAP
VAIOOUt LOCATION!
PLAN. LCOEND AND INDEX
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FTS TELEPHONE NUMBERS
FLOOD CONTROL INSTALLATIONS
PROJECT
No. Springfield
Ball Mountain
No. Hartland
No. Springfield
Otter Brook
Sorry Mountain
Townshend
Union Village
Barre Falls
Barre Falls
Birch Hill
Knightville
Littleville
Tully
Thomaston
Colebrook
Hop Brook
Stamford Barrier
Thomaston
Black Rock
Franklin Falls
Blackwater
Edw. MacDowell
Everett
Franklin Falls
Hopkinton
Buffumville
Buffumville
East Brimfield
Hodges Village
Mansfield Hollow
West Hill
West Thompson
Westville
LOCATION
OPERATOR
Upper Connecticut River Basin
Springfield, VT
Jamaica, VT
No. Hartland, VT
Springfield, VT
Keene, NH
Keene, NH
Townshend, VT
Union Village, VT
RESERVOIR MANAGER
Harry Lawton
Edward Stukas
James Ward
Edward Morse
John Boyea
Vernon Guyette
John McCutcheon
Richard Thresher
Lower Connecticut River Basin
Hubbardston, MA
Hubbardston, MA
Athol, MA
Huntington, MA
Huntington, MA
Athol, MA
RESERVOIR MANAGER
Walter Divoll
Leslie Burgess
James Bacon
Louis LaFond
Joseph Ledgere
Harold Small
Naugatuck River Basin
Thomaston, CT
Riverton, CT
Middlebury, CT
Stamford, CT
Thomaston, CT
Thomaston, CT
RESERVOIR MANAGER
Bernard Manor
Paul Lewis
Leslie Williams
John Katsuranis
Allan Hoffman
Edmund Foster
Merrimack River Basin
Franklin, NH
Penacook, NH
Peterborough,
Weare, NH
Franklin, NH
Contoocook, NH
RESERVOIR MANAGER
Alfred Sawicki
James Roberts
NH John Rathburn
James Plifka
Robert Mayo
Ralph Golec
Thames River Basin
Charlton, MA
Charlton, MA
Fiskdale, MA
Oxford, MA
Mansfield Ctr., CT
Uxbridge, MA
No. Grosvenordale,
CT
Southbridge, MA
RESERVOIR MANAGER
Stanley Alexander
Russ Pepler
Fred Dion
Daniel Clark
Nicholas Altomare
John Clarkin
Carl Buswell, Jr.
Walter Smith
FTS TELEPHONE
8-802-862-6501, 886-2775
8-802
8-802
8-802
8-603
8-603
8-802
8-802
-862-6501,
•862-6501,
•862-6501,
•669-7011,
•669-7011,
•862-6501,
•862-6501,
874-5681
295-2855
886-2775
352-U130
352-21*1*7
365-7703
61*9-1606
8-223-2100, 928-3340
8-223-2100, 928-3340
8-223-2100, 249-4467
8-223-2100, 667-3430
8-223-2100, 667-3656
8-223-2100, 2^9-9150
8-203-755-3238
8-203-244-2000, 379-823^
8-203-244-2000, 729-8840
8-203-327-9550, 348-8783
8-203-755-3238
8-203-244-2000, 283-4900
8-603-669-7011, 934-2116
8-603-669-7011,
8-603-669-7011,
8-603-669-7011,
8-603-669-7011,
8-603-669-7011,
648-2211
924-3431
398-231U
934-2116
7U6-3601
8-791-2251, 21*8-5697
8-223-2100, 21*8-5697
8-223-2100, 347-3705
8-223-2100. 987-2600
8-203-1*23-41*51*
8-223-2100, 278-2511
8-203-2l*l*-2000, 923-2982
8-223-2100, 76l*-6t*2l*
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1506.2-7 The communications network for the local and
State Police in all of the New England States is presented
in each subregional plan as appropriate.
1506.2-8 A general flow chart of operational communications
during spill situations is attached.
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COMMUNICATIONS SCHEME DURING SPILL SITUATIONS
Coast Guard
Facilities
C of E
Facilities
Local
Police
Police Teletype
Radio
State
Police
EPA
Field
Personnel
Radio
l6U.li5MHz!
Sub - RRC
Radio Telephone No.
(6l7)223-8o4l
State
W. P. C.
Agency
State Civil
Defense
Headquarters
RRC
NRG
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1507 Message Addresses
1507.1 Messages intended for the National Response Center should
be addressed to the Commandant, U. S. Coast Guard.
1507.2 Messages intended for the National Response Team should be
addressed to the Commandant, U. S. Coast Guard, for action. Information
addresses include the Department of Transportation, Washington, D. C.
Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, D. C.; Department of Interior
Washington D. C.; and Department of Defense, Washington, D. C.
1507.3 The following TWX addresses should also recieve messages
generated:
Location Identification TWX No.
1507.3-1
Division of Surveillance
and Analysis
Needham Heights, Mass. EPANEDM 710-325-6678
1507.3-2
EPA, Region I
Regional Office
Boston, Mass. WPCBOS 710-321-0068
1507.3-3
EPA, Division of
Oil & Hazardous Materials
Washington, D. C. WPCDCA 710-955-1185
1507.3-4
EPA. National Oil
Lab. Edison, N. J. WPCEDI 710-998-0598
1507.3-5
Executive Office of the
President
Office of Emergency
Prepardness
Federal Regional Center
Region I
Maynard, Mass.
Location for RRC 710-347-1307
1507.4 When water supplies are threatened, the Water Supply Section
EPA, Region I will be put as an addressee on the TWX to the EPA Region I
Regional Office.
1507.5 Information for the RRT will be addressed to the Federal Regional
Center for action.
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1507.6 When an inland spill threatens to affect an area in the
jurisdiction of the Coast Guard, the appropriate Coast Guard District
Office should also receive messages generated.
1508 POLREP Format
1508.1 General Format - All messages pertaining to a spill should
be in the pollution report (POLREP) format. This POLREP format consists
of a maximum of twenty-eight sections; all of which may not be able to
be completed at the time of the report, as follows:
1508.1-1 Title
Example: Oil Spill - Indian Mountain
Air Force Installation, Alaska
Example: Tanker Dean Reinauer, U. S. on fire
1508.1-2 Last POLREP No.
This number would refer to the most recent POLREP on
this case.
1508.1-3 Last POLREP Date
Please enter this date in this format YY/MM/DD
1508.1-4 Last POLREP Time
Time should be in 24 hours clock.
1508.1-5 Date Spill reported
Refers to initial notification of that reporting
agency. Year, month and day should be reported
in this format: YY/MM/DD.
1508.1-6 Date Spill Occurred.
Year, month and day should be reported in this
format: YY/MM/DD.
1508.1-7 Time Spill Began.
Refers to actual time spill began and should be
reported in 24 hours clock.
1508.1-8 Duration of Spill.
This refers to the duration of the time the spill
was in progress. Express this in days, hours, and
minutes. If the spill is still in progress when the
POLREP is reported, the duration should be reported
and followed by the word "continuing."
1508.1-9 Latitude.
Latitude should be expressed in a 6 character
numeric i.e. degress, minutes, seconds.
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1508.1-10
1508.1-11
1508.1-12
Longitude
Longitude should be expressed in a 6 character
numeric i.e. degrees, minutes, seconds.
Major/Minor/Sub-basin Code
This basin code should be expressed in a 6
character numeric.
Last Reporting Units.
Please do not use any abreviations. Report the
name of the on-scene commander whenever pos-
sible.
State
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Deleware
District of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Mayrland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
1508.1-13 Type of Water
Please enter one of the following as seen here:
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
State
Guam
Midway Island
Puerto Rico
Virgin Islands
Regional Offices
Region
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
VIII
IX
X
Other Reporting Agencies
Agency
Coast Guard
Army Corps of Engineers
Navy
Company
Citzen
Other Federal Government
Other Government
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Coastal zone (if within 3 mile limit)
Contiguous (if within 3 to 12 mile limit)
High seas (if beyond 12 mile limit)
Estuarine zone
Great lakes
Stream
Canal
Lake
Reservoir
Intrastate
Nonnavigable
1508.1-14 Type of Pollutant
Use the following as guide:
Crude Oil - describe any other
Fuel Oils - Use number 1 through 6 to descirbe the
density of fuel oils whenever possible.
Use the following format: Fuel Oil (2).
Other types of Oil
Light distillate
Corrosive liquid
Poison liquid - describe
Other liquid - describe
Solids
Melting Point
Density
Soluble
Insoluble
Samples taken
1508.1-15 Quantity Spilled
Indicate the quantity of spill. Use only barrels
as the unit of measurement for oil. Use gallons
or pounds as the units of measurements for hazardous
materials.
Format: nn...n barrels or
nn...n gallons or
nn...n pounds
1508.1-16 Source of spill
This is the exact or suspected'^source of pollution
or threat of pollution. The source is not neces-
sarily the same as the responsible party.
UNKNOWN
Dry Cargo Ship
Tankship
Commercial Passenger Vessel
Fishing Vessel
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1508.1-17
1508.1-18
Albania
Algeria
Argentina
Australia
Belgium
Bolivia
Brazil
Bulgaria
Burma
Cambodia
Canada
Ceylon
Chile
Ghana
Greece
Guatemala
Guiea
Haiti
Honduras
Iceland
Naval Vessel
Coast Guard Vessel
Barge
Pleasure Craft
Tugboat
Unidentified Vessel
Pipeline from shore to offshore structure
Offshore pipeline
Onshore pipeline
Offshore structure
Onshore sturcture
Well blowout
Railroad tank
Onshore tank
Others - describe
Storage Tank
Aircraft
Production Facilities (for Hazardous Substances)
For on-line transportation, report
The I.C.C. numbers assigned to individual truks
Organization Causing Spill
Whenever possible indicate the complete name and
address of responsible party and/or suspected parties.
Nationality
Give the nation of registry of the suspected source
if it was a vessel. Please do not use abbreviations
except those below:
Denmark
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
El Salvador
Ethiopia
Finland
France
East Germany
West Germany
Mexico
Monaco
Morocco
Netherlands
New Zeland
Nicaragua
Nigeria
Norway
Pakistan
Panama
Peru
Kuwait
Lebanon
Liberia
Libya
Malagasy
Malaya
Syria
Taiwan
Tazania
Thailand
Tunisia
Turkey
Union of South Africa
USSR
United Arab Republic
United Kingdom
USA
Uruguay
Venezuala
North Vietnam
South Vietnam
Yemen
Yugoslavia
Others - descirbe
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India Philippines Portugal
Iran Poland Rumania
Iraq Italy Saudi Arabia
Ireland Ivory Coast Singapore
Israel Jamaica Somali
Columbia Japan Spain
Congo Jordan Sudan
Costa Rico Kenya Surinam
Cuba Korea, North Sweden
Cyprus Korea, South Switzerland
1508.1-19 Specific Cause
Use the following criteria to describe cause
including activity surrounding the cause:
UNKNOWN
Pumping Bilges
Improper Valve Setting
Tank Overflow
Hose leakage or puncturing
Grounding
Collision
Pipeline Rupture
Tank Rupture
Dike or dam failure
Derailment
Fire
Explosion
Overturn
Willful or negligent conduct
Unavoidable accident
Vandalism
Natural Phenomeon (seepage, etc.)
Indicate if the spill was caused because of human
error or mechanical failure
Describe others
1508.1-20 Type of operation
Please use the following:
Not engaged in any specific operation
Discharging liquid or dry cargo
Receiving liquid or dry cargo
Vessel bunkering
Vessel ballasting or deballasting
Cleaning ship tank
Cleaning anything else
Other shifting of liquid
Explain: Production Manufacturing Unknown
Development Marketing - use Others
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1508.1-21 Containment Method
Indicate the primary method used to control the
pollution from spreading once it had entered the
water.
Effectivness of Containment
No Contaniment attempted
Floating boom
Air Bubble barrier
Water Spray
Boats wake
Chemical Methods - herders
Others - describe
1508.1-22 Cleanup Actions
Indicate the primary method of dispersing the
Pollutant or removing the water on beaches.
Qualify each following item, whenever applicable,
in terms of manpower and number of equipments used
to execute the cleanup process.
Water spray
Boat's wake to disperse pollutant
Chemical dispersants
Recovery Vessel
Sinking agents
Physical pickup off beashes
Coagulation and physical pickup off water
Burning
Vacuum pickup from shore
Vacuum pickup from shore with chemical usage
Recovery vessel with chemical usage
Indicate if RRT was activated. Alternatives con-
sidered for cleanup - describe.
EPA limitations other than budgetary - descirbe
Others - descirbe
1508.1-23 Damages - Ecological
The best estimate of the general extent of any
damages caused by the spill should be recorded by
using the following items. Each item should be
qualified as much as possible in terms of number
of animals killed and other specifics.
No visible damage to wildlife or environment
Extensive tamage to wildlife. Most of pollutant
disappeared within a day.
Most of pollutant was visible for more than a day and
caused extensive damage.
Pollution severe enough to cause economic loss to local
industry, reduce the use of beaches, or other recreational
facilities.
Other - describe
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1508.1-24 Damages - Other
Descirbe the best estimate of total damages made
to man-made environment
1508.1-25 Total Cost ($K) of Cleanup
Indicate the best estimate of the total cost of the
cleanup operations un terms of the following:
Operator cost
EPA cost
Manpower cost
Equipment Cost
1508.1-26 Enforcement
Describe violation of cleanup regulations, prevention
regulations, penalties assessed, and any action taken
against responsible party.
1508.1-27 Prediction Data and Capabilities
When possible describe the velocity and direction
of wind, the tidal condition, the velocity and
direction of rivers at the point of spill, and
the general weather conditions at the time of spill.
Indicate the availability of any mathematical models
which can be used to predict the pattern of flow
spilled materials.
1508.1-28 Comments
Any additional information pertinent to the spill
should be descirbed under this segment.
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1509 General Instructions
1509.1 The minimum information that should be included in a POLREP ONE
AND FINAL includes specific location, spill size, specific nature (if
unknown, general nature), source and general location.
1509.2 The initial POLREP for medium and major spills should be
sent as soon as possible and should include as much of the information
concerning the case as is immediately available. Transmission of the
POLREP should not be delayed to obtain information not immediately available
Such information should be included in subsequent POLREPS.
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Annex VI
1600 Public Information
1601 Introduction
1601.1 When a major pollution spill occurs, it is imperative that the
public be provided promptly with accurate information on the nature of
the spill and what steps are being taken to correct the problem. This
policy must be followed to obtain understanding from the public, ensure
cooperation from all interested parties and to check the spread of mis-
information. National Administration Policy and the Freedom of Information
Act both call for maximum disclosure of information.
1602 National News Office
1602.1 When the NRT is activiated, the team chairman will contact the
most appropriate Primary Agency and ask it to detail a professional
information officer to establish and direct a National News Office.
Requests by the Director of the National News Office for an appropriate
number of professional and clerical assistants will be met by one or
more of the Primary Agencies.
1602.2 The Director of the National News Office will be responsible
for overall supervision of public information activities. While the
Director of the Regional News Office will have considerable freedom in
responding to news inquiries, he will work under the direction of the
Director of the National News Office. The closest possible coordination
will be maintained between the National News Office in Washington and
the Regional News Office.
1602.3 Promptly after his designation, the Director of the National
News Office will contact the White House Press Office and the Office
of the Director of Communications for the Federal Government to
arrange whatever information assistance may be required by these
offices.
1602.A All written news releases involving major policy considerations
will be cleared by the Chariman of the NRT or in his absence the vice
chairman. Situation reports and other factual releases will not require
formal clearance.
1602.5 The Director of the National News Office will have free access
to meetings of the NRT and will be consulted on the possible public
reaction to the courses of action under consideration by the NRT.
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1602.6 At appropriate intervals the Director of the National News
Office may arrange news conferences at which the Chairman of the NRT,
the OSC or other informed officials will make progress reports and
respond to questions from the media representatives.
1602.7 The Director of the National News Office will keep appropriate
press offices posted on developments, These include the press offices
of the Secretaries or Director of the Primary Agencies to the National
Contingency Plan: Governors, Senators, and Representatives whose States
or Dictricts are affected by the incident: and, the Mayor and other
responsible local officials in affected communities.
1602.8 As long as public interest warrants, at least one written news
release or status report per day will be issued by the National News
Office and the Regional News Office reporting progress in combating the
spill and other developments.
1602.9 The National News Office will be provided with adequate space,
telephones, typewriters, communications equipment and other supplies by
the U.S. Coast Guard at U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, Washington, D.C.,
where the NRC is housed. The Director of the National News Office will
determine what equipment and supplies are needed to ensure an orderly
flow of information and to accommodate visiting members of the news
media.
1603 Regional News Office
1603.1 When the inland RRT declares a pollution incident, the press
officer for the EPA, Region I will serve as the director of the Regional
News Office for the RRT. The Regional News Office will be established
in the Federal Regional Center when required in quarters as close as
possible to the location where the RRT is meeting.
1603.2 The Director of the Regional News Office will follow the pro-
cedures outlined above for the Director of National News Office in
contacting the press offices of State and local officials, in arranging
appropriate public information liaison with industries and other concerned
Interests, and in issuing at least one daily written news release.
1603.3 All news releases involving major policy considerations will be
cleared by the chairman of the RRT or, in his absence, the Executive
Secretary.
1603.4 The director of the Regional News Office will have free access
to meetings of the RRT and should be consulted on the possible public
reaction to the courses of action under consideration by the RRT.
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1603.5 The Regional News Office will be provided with adequate space,
telephones, typewriters, communications equipment and other supplies
by the Primary Agency which is providing the Headquarters for the RRT.
The Director of the Regional News Office will determine what equipment
and supplies are needed to ensure an orderly flow of information and to
accommodate visiting members of the news media.
1603.6 When a pollution incident occurs in waters where EPA provides
the OSC, EPA will provide a press officer for the Sub-RRC, if the
severity of the situation is such as to require the establishment of
a center.
1603.7 It will be the responsibility of the press officer at the
Sub-RRC to arrange for press releases, guided tours of the area to
satisfy the requirements of the press and to determine the necessity of
press conferences and so recommend to the OSC, and/or his counterpart
at the RRC.
160A Washington, D.C., Public Information Contact
1604.1 If the NRT has not been activated, the Director of the Regional
News Office will ask the most appropriate Primary Agency to assign a
public information officer in Washington, D. C., to serve as a contact
point for queries made in Washington, D.C. The information officer
assigned to this task will follow the procedures outlined above for the
Director of the National News Office in contacting the press officers of
the White House and Congressional and Federal Officials.
1605 Interim Public Information Director
1605.1 In the period following a spill and before the need for a Federal
response is determined, information activities will be directed by the
public information personnel of the same primary Agency which will pro-
vide the predesignated OSC. These activities will be conducted in accor-
cance with the information policies of that agnecy.
1606 Special Public Information Procedures for Senators, Represent-
atives Congressional Aides and Staff Members, White House Representatives
and other VIP's
1606.1 The Director of the National News Office or the Director of the
Regional News Office will arrange, on request, to perform special public
information services for VIP's including: notifying the media of the
time, place and purpose of the VIP's visit; making press conference
arrangements; and arranging for interviews with the VIP by interested
members of the media.
1607 Special Public Information Procedures for Salesmen
1607.1 Public information officers assigned to pollution spills will refer
salesmen to technical personnel designated to evaluate their wares.
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1608 Special Public Information Procedures for the General Public
1608.1 In responding to queries from the general public, public
information officers will advise the callers or arrange to have the
callers advised on what the latest press release has reported.
1609 Special Public Information Procedures for Pollution Spill
Correspondence
1609.1 After the crisis has subsided, a model letter reporting on
the situation will be drafted by the public information personnel
assigned to the problem. After the model letter has been approved
by the Chariman of the NRT or the RRT, copies will be sent to the
Primary Agencies for their guidance in responding to mail inquiries.
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ANNEX VII
LEGAL AUTHORITIES
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ANNEX VII
1700 LEGAL AUTHORITIES
1700.1
Federal Statutues, Regulations and Administration orders relative to oil pollution control are administered by several
Departments and Agencies. The following Is a tabular summation of the more important of these legal authorities.
1710 Federal 011 Pollution Control Statutes
1711
STATUTES
Refuse Act
1899
(33 U.S.C.407
et seq)
OPERATING
AGENCIES
INVOLVED
1 .CORPS"
2.U.S.C.G.
3. Customs
4. JUSTICE
PROHIBITED
ACT OR
AUTHORIZATION
To discharge from ship. . .
(foreign & domestic) or
from shore or water front
facility, any refuse matter
of any kind or description
(even commercially valuable
petroleum).
TERRITORIAL
APPLICATION
1. U.S. navigable waters (USNW)
2. Tributaries, if refuse floats
or washes into USNW
3.0n banks, If likely to be
washed into USNW.
SANCTIONS
1 $500 00 - $2500.00; 30
days to 1 yr. or both
2. Vessel liable "in rem"
for penalties.
EXCEPTED
DISCHARGES
"sewage" f 1 owl ng
from streets and
sewers .
* * * *
* * * *
* * * *
1712 Water Quali-
ty Iiprove-
nent Act of
< 1970 PL 91-
224
1. EPA
2. DOT
3. CORPS
4. Customs
5. Justice
The discharge of oil Into
the water In harmful
quantities
U.S. navigable waters, adjoin-
ing shorelines, the contigu-
ous zone
1.Falling to report prohl- l.As permitted
blted d1scharges-(a)f1ne up by regulation.
$lOK(b)1mpr1sonment up to 2.In the con-
one year, or both. tlguous zone as
2.Knowingly dlscharglng-pen- permitted by '54
alty up to 10K. Convention.
3.Violating regulations-pen-
alty up to $5K.
4.Cleanup costs(a)vessels-up
to $14H or $100 per GRT(b)off-
shore/shoreslde faclHtles-up
to $91.
*****
* * * *
* * * *
1713 Oil Pollution
Act 1961 as
amended (33
U.S.C. 1001-
1015)implements
International
Convention on
Prevention of
Pollution of
Sea by Oil.
l.U.S.C.G. l.Any discharge or escape
2.Customs of pens is tan t oil from
3.Corps vessels subject to Act ie.
4.Justice all U.S. seagoing vessels
including tankers (whose
5.State tanks carry only oil).
Except: (a)Tankers under
150 gross tons;.
(b)Other vessels under
500 gross tons;.
(c)Vessels on whaling
operations;
(d)Vessels while using
Great Lakes &
tributaries; and,
(e)Naval vessels and auxi-
liaries.
1.Prohibited zone:
(a)Measured from baseline
from which territorial sea is
established;
(b)Generally extends 50 miles
to sea;
(c)Extends 100 miles to sea
off Northeast Coast of U.S.;
(d)Extends out 100 miles to
sea off West Coast of Canada;
and, (e)Modifications published
in Notices to Mariners.
1. Penalty:
(a)$500.00 to $2500.00
or 1 yr. or both- any
person or company;
(b)Ship other than one
mined & operated by U.S.
liable "in rem" for above
penalty, and
(c)Suspension or revoca-
tion of license.
1.Discharges:
(a)To secure
safety of ship,
cargo or life at
sea
(b)Due to damage
to vessel or un-
avoidable leak-
age, if all rea-
son able precau-
tions taken
after damage
occured or leak-
age discovered
(c)0f residue
from fuel or
lube oil purifi-
cation or clari-
fication as far
from land as
possible.
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2.Any discharge of oil from
vessel subject to Act, of
20,000 or plus gross tons,
whose bldg. contract exe-
cuted on or after May IS,
1967.
3.Vessels, subject to Act,
which are tankers or use
oil fuel must keep Oil
Record Book wlth entrles
of certain discharges or
escapes of oils.
4.Forward to State Dept.
evidence of discharge or
escape from foreign vesl.
2.Unlimited - Except if in
Master's opinion special
circumstances make it neither
reasonable nor practicable to
retain oil on board, dis-
charge, outside prohibited
zone is permitted.
3.Penal ties re. Oil Record
Book
(a)Person failing to comply-
fine of from $500.00 to
$1000.00
(b)Person making false entry
(Dfine - $500.00 to $1000.
(11)impr1sonment for 6 mos.
or both.
4.Prohibited zone (Mo. 1 above).
(d)011y mixtures
from bilges con-
caining only lube
oil drained or
leaked from ma-
chinery spaces.
(e)Vessels, other
than tanker,
proceeding to a
port with inade-
quate reception
facilities.
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i
ro
1714 Federal Water
(A) Pollution Con-
trol Act, as
amended (33
U.S.C. 1151
et. s.egQ.
1. Administrator
EPA
(B) Section 12, Fed. Same as 1712
Water Pollution
Control Act, as
amended by P,L.
91-224(Apr. 3,1970)
(33 U.S.C.1151. et.
seg.)
l.To participate in oil &
other hazardous substances
pollution spills ft rec-
ommend solutions when
requested by State or
interstate agencies.
2;To provide technical
assistance to public &
private agencies.
3.To recommend Units on
pollutants, including oil
& hazardous substances.
4.To "approve" State
adopted water quality
standards and to establish
Federal standards where
State standards are not
submitted or are inade-
quate.
Standards ordinarily include
criteria limiting discharges
of oil or hazardous substances.
l.U.S. navigable waters &
tributaries.
Interstate waters as defined
in this Act.-, Including
costal waters.
President shall promulgate
regulations designating
hazardous substances and
recommending methods for
removal.
Same as 1712
1.Enforcement-conference
pursuant to Sec. 10 may
result 1n Federal legal
action to enforce recom-
mendations.
2. Abatement action pur-
suant to Sec. 10(c) (5)
where discharge reduces
quality below established
standard
President shall make
recommendation to Congress
not later than Nov. 1,1970.
Clean up fund of Section 11
available here.
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1720 Related Federal Statutes
STATUTES ADMINISTRATIVE
AUTHORITY
1721 U.S. Navy Ship Sal- Secretary of Navy
vage Authority (10 (U.S. Navy Ship System
U.S.C. 7361) Conmand, Supervisor of
Salvage)
AUTHORIZED ACTION
1. To salvage, by contract or otherwise:
(a)U.S. Naval vessels;
(b)PHvate vessel (foreign or domestic) subject to
availability of salvage forces; and,
(1)1f not abandoned nor under governmental control
nor other salvage facilities reasonably available
& competent private authority requests help, I.e.
ship's master, owner, or underwriter,
(11)1f abandoned or under control of U.S.C. 6. ,FWPCA,
Corps of Engineers, Office of Emergency Preparedness,
or federal court - competent requesting agency
becomes customer.
TERRITORIAL
CONSIDERATIONS
l.(a)for U.S. Naval
vessels - Navy has
direct responsibility
anywhere
(b)for private vessels
(1)U.S. navigable
waters and high
seas
(11)U.S. navigable
waters, U. S.
territorial
waters and those
within the au-
thority of re-
questing govern-
ment agency by
law or treaty
*****
< 1722 Outer Continental
H Shelf Land Act of
F 1953 (43 U.S.C.
Jj 1331-1343)
Secretary of the Interior
(a) Bur. of Land Mgmt.
(b) U.S.G.S.
Secretary of Transportation
(a) U.S.C.G.
1. To regulate leases for exploitation of Shelf lands, terms 1.
& conditions calculated to prevent pollution In off-shore
oil or mining operations. Regulations provide that lessee
shall not pollute; shall take certain preventive actions and
1f pollution occurs, lessee shall make appropriate notifications
and shall be liable for clean up.
U.S. Continental Shelf
Lands
*****
1723 Muster Relief Act
of 1970
(84 Stat. 1744)
The President
Director, Office of Emer-
gency Preparedness per
E.O. 11575, Dec. 31, 1970
. To declare a major disaster at the request of a
governor of a State
. If declared, to direct Federal agencies to assist by:
(a)Us1ng or lending, with or without compensation, to state
& local governments, equipment, supplies, facilities,
personnel, etc. other than extension of credit under
any act.
(b)Performlng, on public or private land, work to preserve
life and property
(1) major disaster areas
as declared by
President
(2) U.S., Its territor-
ies & possessions
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1724 14 U.S.C. 81 et seg.
*****
U.S.C.G.
(c) Provide temporary housing or emergency shelter
(d) Clear debris & wreckage
(e) Make emergency repairs & temporary replacements to
public facilities of State and local governments.
3.0EP can give direct financial assistance to State & local
governments for Items 1n 2 above.
*****
l.To aid distressed persons & protect property. Sec. 88 (b)
1n USNU and on the high seas.
2.To establish, maintain & operate aids to maritime
navigation 1n USNVI, waters above the U.S. continental
shelf and other specified areas.
3.To mark for protection of navigation any wreck In USNW
(Sec. 86) not properly marked by owner (33 U.S.C. 409)
*****
H
H
1725 14 U.S.C. 141 (a)
*****
U.S.C.G.
*****
l.On request may use personnel & facilities to assist
any government agency, to
perform any activity for which such personnel arc
especially qualified.
1. Limited only by Inter-
national law re. Ter-
ritorial waters
*****
1726 Magnuson Act
(50 U.S.C. 191)
designated U.S.C.G.
Officers (33 CFR 6)
when directed by
Executive order
(presently Implemented
by E.O. 10173 as
amended)
1.Prevent anything from being placed on board any vessel
or waterfront facility as defined 1n 33 CFR 6.01-4,
when necessary to prevent damage to U.S. waters.
2.Establish security zones Into which no person or vessel
may enter or take anything.
3.Control vessel movement & take full or partial possession
or control of any vessel when necessary to prevent danger
to U.S. waters
4.Prevent mooring to or compel shifting of any vessel from
waterfront facility 1f It endangers such vessel, other
vessels, harbor, any facility therein because conditions
exist 1n or about water front - not limited to fire
hazards & unsatisfactory operations.
1. U.S. Territorial
waters
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1727 Dangerous Cargo Act
(46 USC 170)
U.S.C.G.
*****
*****
1. Authority to establish regulations for"
stowage, storage and use of dangerous articles
or substances on board vessels
2. Authority to establish regualtlons for disposing
of dangerous articles or substances found to be
1n an unsafe condition
*****
U.S. Territorial
waters
*****
1728 Tank Vessel Act
(46 USC 391a)
*****
U.S.C.G.
*****
1. Authority to establish additional rules for provision U.S. Territorial
against hazards of life and property created by vessels waters
having on board Inflaimable or combustible liquid cargo
1n bulk.
on
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1750 Treaties and International Conventions
TITLE PARTIES
SUBSTANCE OF AGREEMENT
TERRITORIAL APPLICATION
1751 Treaty re. Recipro-
cal Rights In
Conveyance of
Prisoners and
Wrecking & Salvage
(35 Stat.2035.
U.S. - Great Britain
signed for Canada (1908)
*****
I
O)
1752 Boundary Waters
Treaty (35 Stat.
2448, TS 548T~
*****
1753 Treaty to Facili-
tate Assistance
to & Salvage of
Vessels 1n Terri-
torial Waters
(49 Stat. 3359,
TS~TRJ5)
U.S. - Great Britain
signed for Canada (1909)
*****
U.S. - Mexico (1936)
Vessels & wrecking equipment of U.S. or Canada
permitted to salvage wrecks, render aid to vessels
1n distress or disabled across the International
boundary line.
*****
1. Established International Joint Commission with
jurisdiction over all cases re. use, obstruction
or diversion of waters Including water pollution.
No mechanism for enforcement directly by Commission
findings & recommendations reported to respective
governments for enforcement action within Its
territorial limits.
*****
1. Vessels & rescue apparatus, public & private,
may aid vessels and crew of Its own nationality,
when disabled or In distress.
2. Captain, master or owner of rescue vessel of
either country must notify that country when
entering or Intending to enter territorial
waters of the other country as early as possible
and may freely proceed with rescue unless advised
by the other country that adequate assistance Is
available or for any other reason rescue 1s not
necessary.
1. In portion of St. Lawrence River
through which boundary line passes.
2. Lakes Ontario. Erie, St. Clalr,
Huron, Superior.
3. Niagara, Detroit, St. Clalr &
Ste. Marie River.
4. Canals at Sault Ste. Marie.
5. Shores & territorial waters on
Pacific & Atlantic within 30 miles
of boundary line.
1. U.S. - Canadian boundary waters
*****
On shores or within territorial
waters of the other nation -
(a)W1th1n 720 mile radius of
Intersection of International
boundary line & Pacific Coast or
(b)w1th1n 200 miles radius of
Intersection of International
boundary line & coast of Gulf of
Mexico.
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1754 Convention of High
Seas (1958) TIAS
5200M13 U.S.T.
2312)
1755 Geneva Convention
on Territorial Sea
& Contiguous Zone
(1958) (15 U.S.T.
1606) (TIAS 5639)
U.S. (1962)-Denmark, Finland, 1.Article XXIV - Member nations responsible
Italy, Japan, Mexico,
Netherlands, U.K., USSR,
Inter fit*
U.S. (1964)-Denmark, Finland,
Italy, Japan, Netherlands,
U.K., USSR, inter alia
for drafting regualtlons to prevent pollution
of seas by oil.
2.Article XXV - same for radioactive wastes &
other harmful agents by vessels under Its
control
*****
1.To exercise necessary controls to prevent
Infringement of nations sanitary regualtlons
within Its territory or territorial sea.
High Sea
*****
l.Not to exceed 12 miles outward
from the baseline from which the
territorial sea Is measured.
1756 Convention on
Continental Shelf
(1958) (TIAS
5578) (15 U.S.T.
471)
1757 Convention for
Prevention of
Pollution by
Sea by Oil, (1954)
(12 U.S.T. 2989:
(1962) amended 17
U.S.T. 1523)
U.S. (1964)-Denmark, Finland,
France, Mexico, Netherlands,
U.K., USSR, Inter alia
*****
U.S. (I96l)-Belg1um, Denmark,
Finland, France, West
Germany, Greece, Italy,
Japan, Liberia, Mexico,
Netherlands, Nigeria,
Norway, Panama, Spain,
Sweden, U.K., Inter alia,
Coastal government has: exclusive & sovereign right
to explore and exploit natural resources of the Shelf
as long as it does not unjustifiably Interfere with
navigation, fishing or conservation of living sea
resources nor with fundamental oceanographlc or
other scientific research destined for open
publication.
l.To prevent discharge or escape of oily substances
by sea-going vessels - See Oil Pollution Act of
1961 as amended 1n 1966 for U.S. Implementation.
(33 U.S.C. 1001-1015) (Note: 01ly substance 1s
defined as preslstant oil)
i. Maintenance of 011 Record Book.
U.S. Continental Shelf - 200 meter
Isobath curve contiguous to land or
to a depth that admits of the exploi-
tation of said area.
*****
.Prohibited zone: All seas within
50 miles from nearest land (baseline
from which territorial sea Is
established) and other areas as
defined 1n the convention.
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1758 EPA REGULATORY OIL AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES POLLUTION CONTROL ACTIVITIES
Authority
Delegation
Penalty
WQO Operations
Activities
HQO Enforcement
Activities
Legal Action
Sec 11 (b) (4)
FWPC Act
Notification
M
M
CO
E.O. 11548 designated
Coast Guard to receive
notice. Coast Guard
regulations (18 CFR
Part 153) require
notice to either
Coast Guard or EPA
Up to $10,000
criminal fine or
up to one year
imprisonment for
failure to im-
mediately notify
In areas where EPA provides
on-scene coordinator
Investigate deliberate and
random oil discharge reports
and documents evidence of
failure to immediately notify.
Check with Coast Guard to see
if proper notice was given.
Transmit documentation to
Enforcement. Provide testimony.
Provide necessary legal
services and advice to
Operations personnel.
Review documentation
and refer case to U.S.
Attorney where appropri-
ate.
U. S. Attorney
brings action
in U. S.
District Court.
Sec 11 (b) (5)
FWPC Act
FWPC Act assigns
exclusive responsi-
bility for this
section to the Sec.
of Transportation.
The Sec. of Trans.
has delegated this
responsibility
through the
Commandant, U. S.
Coast Guard to the
Coast Guard District
Commanders.
After notice and
a hearing, the
District Cdrs.
shall assess a
civil penalty
up to $10,000
for oil knowingly
discharged. Amount
of penalty depends
on certain conditions
including gravity
of violation.
In areas where EPA provides
on-scene coordinator.
Document evidence of knowingly
discharged oil. Transmit
documentation to Enforcement.
Provide testimony.
Provide necessary legal
advice and services to
Operations Personnel
Review documentation
and refer case to Coast
Guard District Commander
where appropriate.
Coast Guard
District Com-
mander holds
hearing and
assesses
penalty.
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EPA REGULATORY OIL AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES POLLUTION CONTROL ACTIVITIES
WQO Operations WQO Enforcement Legal
Authority Delegation Penalty Activities Activities Action
Sec 11 (d)
FWPC Act
Sec 11 (e)
FWPC Act
Imminent &
Substantial
Threat from
Onshore and
Offshore
facilities
E.O. 11548 assigns
responsibility in
inland waters to
Administrator, EPA
and in coastal and
other waters to the
Sec. of Transporta-
tion who has
delegated responsi-
bility to Coast
Guard District
Commanders .
E.O. 11548 assigns
responsibility in
all waters, both
coastal and inland
to the Administrator,
EPA.
Where there is a sub-
stantial threat to
public health or wel-
fare from an actual or
threatened oil dis-
charge from a vessel
as a result of a
marine disaster, the
vessel can be removed
and destroyed by
Federal Government.
The vessel owner would
be liable for any
costs involved as a
cost of cleanup.
Where there is an im-
minent and substantial
threat to public wel-
fare from an actual
or threatened oil dis-
charge from an onshore
or offshore facility,
the Administrator may
require the U. S. At-
torney to seek relief
required to abate the
threat , including
injunctive relief.
In areas where EPA provides
on-scene coordinator:
Document evidence showing
substantial threat. Transmit
documentation to Enforcement.
Provide necessary legal
services and advice to
Operations personnel.
Review documentation.
Get approval from
Administrator or his
designated representative
for necessary action.
None. Only
approval of
Administrator
or his desig-
nated repre-
sentative, is
required.
(Note : These procedures will have to be expedited as much as
possible and could involve verbal as well as written
authorizat:
In all areas , including
coastal and inland waters:
Document evidence showing
imminent and substantial
threat. Transmit
documentation to Enforcement.
Provide Testimony.
ons)
Provide necessary
legal services and
advice to Operations
personnel. Review
documentation. Get
approval from
Administrator or his
designated representative.
Direct U.S. Attorney to
take Necessary action.
U. S. Attorney
brings action
in U.S. Dis-
trict Court for
equitable or
other relief.
(Note: These procedures will have to be expedited as much as
possible and could involve verbal as well as written
authorizations)
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EPA REGULATORY OIL AND HAZARSOUS SUBSTANCES POLLUTION CONTROL ACTIVITIES
WQO Operations WQO Enforcement Legal
Authority Delegation Penalty Activities Activities Action
Sec ll(j)(l)
(c)
FWPC Act
Oil Discharge
Prevention
Regulations
Sec 12
FWPC Act
Hazardous
Substances
E.O. 11548 assigns
responsibility for
non- transportation
related facilities
to Administrator
EPA: Responsibility
for transportation
related facilities
to Sec. of Trans-
portation,
delegated to Coast
Guard District
Commanders .
E.O. 11548 designated
Coast Guard to receive
notice of discharges.
It is assumed Coast
Guard regulations
will require notice
to either Coast Guard
or EPA. Coast Guard
administers sec 11 (k)
revolving fund .
Administrative
Civil penalty of
up to $5,000 for
each violation.
Amount of penalty
depends on certain
conditions including
gravity of violation.
None other than
traditional common
lew remedies for
recovery of damages.
For non- transportation related
facilities : Document evidence
showing violation of regulation.
Transmit documentation to
Enforcement. Provide teitimony.
In areas where EPA provides
on-scene coordinator: Where
necessary and in accordance with
Coast Guard guidelines make ex-
penditures for cleanup activities
Direct response operations. A
contracting and accounting officer
will be provided by Coast Guard or
EPA to keep track of cleanup costs
Submit to Coast Guard District
Commander an itemized list of all
cleanup costs to be recovered.
Document evidence. Provide
testimony.
Provide necessary
legal services and
advice to Operations
personnel. Review
documentation. Notify
violator and arrange
for hearing.
Provide necessary legal
services and advice to
Operations personnel
Review documentation.
Assist the Coast Guard
District Commander
and U.S. Attorney in
the case for recovery
of cleanup costs as
appropriate.
EPA Adminis-
trator or his
designated re-
presentative
holds hearing
and assesses
penalty.
U.S. Attorney
brings tra^
ditional common
law actions for
recovery of
damages .
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EPA REGULATORY OIL AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES POLLUTION CONTROL ACTIVITIES
Authority
Delegation
Penalty
WQO Operations
Activities
WQO Enforcement
Activities
Legal
Action
Sec 11 (F)(l)
Sec 11 (g)
FWPC Act
Cleanup Cost
Recovery
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There is no explicit
delegation of respon-
sibility for recover-
ing cleanup costs.
Since E.O. 11548 makes
the Sec. of Transpor-
tation, delegated to
Coast Guard, Responsi-
bility for administer-
in t Sec 11 (k) re-
volving fund, the
Coast Guard will be
responsible for taking
action to recover
cleanup costs.
Owner or Operator has
limited, strict lia-
bility for cleanup
costs vessel limits:
$14,000,000 or
$100/gross Ton which*
ever is less.
Onshore or Offshore
facility: limits
$8,000,000
There is unlimited
strict liability
for cleanup costs
when discharge re-
sults from willful
negligence or mis-
conduct.
In areas where EPA provides
on-scene coordinator
where necessary and in accordance
with Coast Guard guidelines
(to be issued) make expenditures
for cleanup activities.
Direct response operations. A
contracting and accounting
officer should be provided by
Coast Guard of EPA to keep track
of cleanup costs. Submit to
Coast Guard District Commander
an itemized list of all cleanup
costs to be recovered.
Document evidence. Provide
testimony.
Provide Necessary legal
services and advice to
Operations personnel.
Review documentation.
Assist the Coast Guard
District Commander and
U.S. Attorney in the
preparation of and
negotiations in the
case for recovery of
cleanup costs.
U.S. Attorney
brings action
in U.S. District
Court for re-
covery costs.
Sec 11
FWPC Act
Oil REmoval
E.O. 11548 asslgnes
responsibiltiy in
inland waters to
Administrator EPA
and in coastal
waters to the Sec.
of Transportation
who has delegated
responsibility to
Coast Guard
District Commanders.
Administrative
Civil penalty of up
to $5,000 for each
violation. Amount
of penalty depends
on certain condi-
tions including
gravity of
violation.
In all inland water areas:
Document evidence showing
violation of regulations.
Transmit documentation
to Enforcement. Provide
testimony.
Provide necessary legal
services and advice
to Operations personnel
Review documentation.
Notify violator and
arrange for a hearing.
EPA Adminis-
trator or his
designated re-
presentative
holds hearing
and assesses
penalty.
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EPA REGULATORY OIL AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES POLLUTION CONTROL ACTIVITIES
WOO Operations WOO Enforcement Legal
^thority Delegation Penalty Activities Activities Action
Sec 10
FWPC Act
Water
Quality
Standards
Refuse Act
Administrator, EPA
EPA and the Coast
Guard may request
Prosecution by
U.S. Attorney for
discharges of oil
and hazardous
substances.
Such judgement and
orders enforcing
such judgment as the
public interest and
equities of the
case may reauire.
S500-2500 fine or
imprisonment
or both.
Injunction.
In all areas, document
evidence showing
violation . Transmit
documentation to
Enforcement . Provide
testimony.
In areas where EPA provides
on-scene coordinator:*
Document evidence showing
violation. Transmit
documentation to Enforcement.
Provide testimony.**
Provide necessary
legal services and
advice to Operations
personnel. Review
documentation. Recom-
mend and prepare 180
day notices. Refer case
to U. S. Attorney where
appropriate.
Provide necessary legal
services and advice to
Operations personnel.
Review documentation.
Refer case to U.S.
Attorney requesting
prosecution.
U.S. Attorney
brings actions
in U.S. District
Court.
U.S. Attorney
brings action
in U.S. District
Court.
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* In accordance with the National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan, EPA
provides on-sceme coordinators for discharges in inland waters. The Coast Guard provides
on-scene coordinators for the high seas, coastal and contiguous zone waters and coastal
and Great Lakes ports and harbors.
** This in no way limits the responsibility of EPA to actively enforce the provisions of the Refuse Act in all waters, including inland,
coastal and Great Lakes waters. However, in situations where the Coast Guard provides on-scene cooridnators in response to oil and
hazardous substances discharge notifications, the Coast Guard is considered to have the initial responsibility to document evidence
and arequest Refuse Act prosecutions.
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1800 Enforcement Procedures
1801 Introduction
1801.1 The OSC in charge at the scene of a spill may be from any one
of several agencies; it is necessary, therefore, to establish uniform
procedures for notifiction of counsel, collection of samples and in-
formation consistent with the several phases in Federal response situations.
Necessary information and sample collection must be performed at the
proper times during the Federal involvment in a spill for the purpose of
later use in identifying the party responsible, in cleanup cost recovery,
damage recovery, and civil and criminal enforcement actions under ap-
proriate Federal statutes. Time is of great importance since wind, tide
and current may disperse of remove the evidence and witnesses may no
longer be available. Thus, during the cleanup and disposal, and restoration,
the OSC must take the necessary action to put counsel on notice of the
event and to ensure that information, records, and samples adequate for legal
and research purposes are obtained and safeguarded for future use.
1802 Notification of Counsel
1802.1 Immediately upon notification that a spill has occurred, the
inland RRT will notify the Enforcement Division - EPA, Region I, J.F.
Kennedy Federal Building, Boston, Massachusetts.
1802.2 Initial coordination of appropriate counsel will be effected by
counsel of the EPA. Coordination will be for joint and several actions
concerning legal matters regarding the operation of the Plan, sending of
notices, advice regarding the handling of evidence, preparation of
evidentiary statements, and referral of the matter to the Justice Department
or appropriate U. S. Attorney.
1802.3 The information and reports obtained by the OSC are to be trans-
mitted to the RRC. Copies will then be forwarded to the NRC, members of
the RRT, and others, as appropriate. The representative of the Agency on
the RRT having cost recovery or enforcement authority will then refer
copies of the pollution reports to his respective agency counsel.
1803 Legal Notice to Ship Operators and Others
1803.1 Notice to the ship or facility operator, owner or other appropriate
responsible person indicating Federal interest and potential action in a
spill shall be prepared and sent by the EPA. This notice should include,
among other things, Federal statutes and regulations violated, indication
of responsibility for cleanup, notice that cleanup be effected pursuant
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to and in accordance with this Regional Contingency Plan and Federal
regulations, identification of the OSC, and direction that response
activity be coordinated with the OSC.
1804 Action to be Taken by OSC for Phase V Activities in Conjunction
With Actions in Phases I, II, and III
18041. Investigate observed instances of oil or other hazardous sub-
stances pollution in the waters covered by the scope of this Plan. In-
vestigative actions may include:
1804.1-1 Request permission to enter facility or vessel involved.
The investigator should identify himself and explain his reason
for being there. In those situations where statutory authority
does not exist for entering or boarding and if permission to
enter or board is denied, investigator should seek assistance
of local U. S. Marshal;
1804.1-2 Question all persons who may be responsible for or
have knowledge of the spillage and record the name, address and
position of each witness'
1804.1-3 Furnish anyone who may be responsible for an offense
with an appropriate warning as to his rights;
1804.1-4 Obtain signed statements whenever possible indicating
where, when and how the spill occurred and its extent;
18041.-5 When a witness makes an oral statement but will not
give a written statement, reduce the oral statement to writing;
1804.1-6 When the source of the pollution is unknown, obtain as
much information as possible and note any suspect vessels or
facilities.
1804.2 When investigation discloses a reasonable basis to believe.a
violation has occurred, collect samples of oil or hazardous polluting
substances from the water and from appropriate spaces and drainage
points of the suspected offending vessel or vessels, shore establishments,
or other sources. Collect comparative samples in unaffected water
in the vicinity of the spill.
1804.3 Samples collected for enforcement purposes are to be trans-
mitted for analysis using special carrier or registered mail (return
receipt requested) to the office, Chief, Oil & Hazardous Materials
Section, USEPA, Region I, 240 Highland Avenue, Needham Heights, Massachusetts.
Ordinarily samples will be analyzed by the EPA laboratory at the above
address. Under special circumstances, samples can be analyzed at the EPA
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Laboratory, Edison, New Jersey, Reports of laboratory analysis will be
forwarded to the chairman of the RRT for transmittal to counsel.
1804.4 Photographs should be taken to show the source and the extent
of pollution, if possible, using both color and black and white film. The
following information should be recorded on the back of each photographic
print: a) name and location of vessel or facility; b) date and time the
photo was taken; c) names of the photographer and witness; d) shutter speed
and lens opening; and e) type of film used and details of film processing.
(The immediate developing type of photographic process may be of major
assistance to the less-than-professional photographer by allowing on-the-
spot inspection of results and "retakes" as needed to obtain an acceptable
photograph).
1804.5 If in doubt as to whether or not a particular case may be an oil
pollution or hazardous substances pollution violation, or in doubt as to
how to proceed in any given case, contact the RRT for instructions and
advice. If, however, time is a critical factor and/or the RRT has not yet
assembled, proceed as if it were a pollution violation.
1805 Sample Collection Procedures to be Followed by OSC
1805.1 Several precautions must be observed when taking and handling
liquid samples for analyses as. the character of the sample may be affected
by a number of common conditions. These precautions concern the following:
a) the composition of the container; b) cleanliness of the container; and,
c) manner in which the sample was taken.
1805.2 In taking such samples, the following procedures are to be
followed in all cases:
1805.2-1 Glass containers of one quart size are to be used. The
portion of the closure (sealing gasket or cap liner) which may come
into contact with the sample in the container is of considerable
importance. When oil or petroleum hydrocarbons are to be sampled,
the closure should be made of glass, aluminum foil, or teflon.
Other pollutants may require different or special closure material
and the analysis laboratory should be consulted whenever a question
arises as to the appropriateness of any closure material.
1805.2-2 Previously unused containers are preferred. Containers
that have been cleaned with a strong detergent, thoroughly rinsed
and dried may be used.
1805.2-3 Consult with the analysis laboratory personnel
relative to special samples and unusual problems.
1805.2-4 Some explanatory notes covering the above procedures
are as follows: a) glass containers always must be used becuase
plastic containers, with the exception of teflon, have been found
in some cases to absorb organic materials from water and, in other
cases, coupounds have been dissolved from plastic containers;
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b) as it is desirable to take a large sample of the pollutant
proper skimming techniques should be used to obtain a sufficient
amount of oil for analysis; and c) since it is not unusual for a
pollution condition to change rapidly, samples should be taken
in a timely fashion, and the time sequences and places noted, d)
Samples should be stored in a locked refrigerator if possible using
chain of custody procedures outlined in 1806.
1806 Chain of Custody Record
1806.1 All samples and other tangible evidence must be maintained in
proper custody until orders have been recieved from competent authority
directing their disposition. Precautions should be taken to protect the
samples from breakage, fire, altering and tampering. It is important that
a chain of custody of the samples be properly maintained and recorded from
the time the samples are taken until ultimate use at the trial of the case.
In this regard, a record of time, place, and the name and title of the
person taking the sample, and each person handling same thereafter, must be
maintained and forwarded with the sample.
1807 Spill Pollution Report
1807.1 The appropriate information for each pollution spill should be
obtained by the OSC and reported pursuant to the appropriate instructions.
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will be determined on a case-by-case basis by the Headquarters Office
of EPA. Inasmuch as EPA does not have funds provided for this purpose,
by statute or regulation, Initiation of containment and cleanup activities
Is funded out of operating program funds.
1902.2 The U. S. Coast Guard pollution control efforts are funded under
"Operating Expenses."These funds are utilized 1n accordance with
applicable regional plans and agency directives.
1902.3 The Department of Defense has two specific sources of funds which
may be applicable to a pollution Incident under appropriate circumstances.
(This does not consider military resources which might be made available
under specific circumstances.)
1902.1 - 1 Funds required for removal of a sunken vessel or similar
obstruction to navigation are available to the Corps of Engineers
through C1v11 Functions Appropriations, Operations and Maintenance,
General.
1902.1 - 2 The U. S. Navy has funds available on a reimbursable
basis to conduct salvage operations.
1903 Disaster Relief Funds
1903.1 Certain pollution control response activities may qualify for
reimbursement as disaster relief functions. In making a declaration of
a major disaster for a stricken area, the President may allocate funds
from his Disaster Relief Fund, administered by the Director, Office of
Emergency Preparedness. After the President has declared a major disaster
and authorized allocation of funds, the Director may authorize certain
reimbursements to Federal agencies for disaster assistance provided under
direction of his office. Applicable policies and procedures are stated 1n
Title 32, Chapter XVII, Part 1709, "Reimbursement of Other Federal Agencies
Performing Major Disaster Relief Functions."
1903.2 The Director may also make financial assistance available to State
Governments and through the States to local governments 1n accordance with
policies and procedures stated 1n Title 32, Chapter XVII, Part 1710,
"Federal Disaster Assistance."
1904 Pollution Revolving Fund
1904.1 A pollution revolving fund (hereinafter referred to as the Fund)
administered by the Commandant, USCG, has been established under the pro-
visions of Section 11 of the Act. This Fund 1s available to pay specified
costs associated with spill response operations. Regulations governing
administration and use of the funds are contained In 33 CFR Part 153D,
April 13, 1971.
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1904.2 The Fund is available to pay the cost of removal of oil discharged
into the navigable waters and adjoining shorelines of the United States.
It is also available to pay the cost of removal of discharges of hazardous
polluting substances, provided the material has been designated as a
hazardous polluting substance pursuant to Section 12(a) of the Act.
1904.3 Examples of specific costs reimbursable to a Federal agency for
spill response operations are:
1904.3-1 Costs incurred by industrial type facilities, including
charges for overhead, in accordance with the agency's industrial
accounting system;
1904.3-2 Out-of-pocket costs specifically and directly incurred
as a result of recovery activities such as:
-2.1 Travel, including transportation and per diem,
when specifically requested by the OSC.
-2.2 Supplies, materials and minor equipment pro-
cured specifically for response activities.
1904.4 Some limitations on use of the Fund are:
1904.4-1 Restriction of reimbursement for expenditures made for
Phase II and Phase III response actions;
1904.4-2 Personnel and equipment costs which are funded by other
appropriation and which would have been incurred during normal
operations; and
1904.4-3 Costs of surveillance activities, restoration of damage
following a spill, or investigative functions performed in support
of enforcement action or scientific documentation.
1904.5 The Commandant, USCG, will prepare and distribute detailed instruc-
tions to assist in determination of appropriate costs by the OSC when
available. These instructions follow.
1904.5-1 COMMANDANT INSTRUCTION 7302.2 (Extracted) 2 APR 71
Subj: Guidelines for Financing Response Activities for Pollution
Incidents and Determining Cost Recoverable From Responsible
Parties
REF: (a) National Oil and Hazardous Materials Pollution Contingency
Plan
(b) Applicable Regional Oil and Hazardous Substance Pollution
Contingency Plan
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1. Purpose. The purpose of this Instruction is to provide
guidelines for the financing of response activities and the
recovery of costs from responsible parties for pollution
incidents.
2. Background. Section 11 of the Federal Water Pollution
Control Act, as amended, authorized the establishment of a
fund to be available for the removal of discharges of oil or
other hazardous polluting substances. The Treasury Depart-
ment has assigned the following account symbol and title to
the fund:
69X5168 Oil Pollution Fund, Coast Guard
The prime purpose of the fund is to have readily available
a source of financing for the removal of a discharged pollutant
by the Government or its agent when the discharger is unknown,
does not act promptly, or does not take or propose to take
appropriate action.
3. Action.
a. Private Response Activity. Reference (a) states that it
is the Federal policy to encourage the discharger to take approp-
riate remedial actions voluntarily. The principal thrust of
Federal activities under these circumstances is to observe and
monitor progress and to provide advice and counsel. Such act-
ivities are carried out under existing programs and authorities;
hence no reimbursement to Federal agencies from the Pollution
Fund is authorized.
b. Federal Response Activity. Federal response activities
are instituted when the discharger is unknown, does not act
promptly, or does not take or propose to take appropriate action.
Expenditures proper for charge against the pollution fund are
for Phase II and Phase III response activities for oil or hazardous
polluting substances discharged into or upon the navigable waters
of the United States, adjoining shorelines or into or upon the
waters of the contiguous zone, when authorized by the on-scene
commander. Expenditures may be handled as follows:
(1) Direct Charge. When advised by the cognizant Coast
Guard district comptroller, expenditures may be incurred directly
chargeable to the fund. Included are contractual arrangements
with private contractors (including non-profit organizations)
entered into by the on-scene commander with the assistance of
the district comptroller, and items listed in paragraph (2)(c).
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(2) Reimbursable. Expenditures may be incurred by
Federal agencies or states and political subdivisions there-
of as authorized by the on-scene commander subject to reim-
bursement from the fund. Reimburseable expenditures include:
(a) Costs incurred by industrial type facilities, including
charges for overhead in accordance with the agency's industrial
accounting system.
(b) Actual costs where an agency is required or authorized
by law to obtain full reimbursement. For example, under certain
conditions the Corps of Engineers collects for the cost of
equipment, facilities, and services furnished at rates which
include charges for overhead and related expenses, etc.
(c) Out-of-pocket costs specifically and directly incurred
as a result of recovery activity which were not charged directly
to the fund. They include, but are not limited to, the following:
j^ Travel costs (transportation and per diem) specifically
requested by the on-scene commander.
2^ Overtime for civilian personnel specifically requested by
the on-scene commander.
^ Incremental maintenance cost of vessels, aircraft,
vehicles and equipment to the extent that these costs are increased
by the hours they are utilized.
A Fuel expended by vessels, aircraft, vehicles and equipment
in connection with the response activity.
5^ Supplies, materials and minor equipments procured specific-
ally for the recovery activity.
6^ Rental or lease costs for equipment obtained specifically
for the recovery activity.
T_ Payments to private contractors (including non-profit
organizations), states and political subdivisions thereof for
costs incurred as a result of recovery activity.
Personnel and equipment costs which are funded by other approp-
riations and which would have been incurred during normal operations
are not reimbursable as out-of-pocket costs. Also, the fund is
not available for the purchase of large and expensive equipment.
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c. On - Scene Commander. The on-scene commander pre-
designated in accordance with reference (a) will:
(1) Contact cognizant Coast Guard district commander or
his designated representative in accordance with reference (b)
and determine that the pollution incident meets the criteria
specified in the Act (for example an incident involving non-
navigable waters is not included).
(2) Request the cognizant Coast Guard district comptroller
to assign a specific project number for the spill and authorize
a specific dollar commitment based on initial estimate of funds
needed.
(a) Pending advice of specific project number and amount
of authorized commitment, the on-scene commander may make in-
formal commitments when conditions are of an emergency nature and
work on the discharge must be commenced immediately.
1^ Informal commitments with provate contractors (including
non-profit organizations) must not exceed $20,000 for an in-
dividual discharge.
2_ Under these conditions, the on-scene commander should
reduce to writing, if practicable, the informal contractual
commitments and inform the cognizant Coast Guard district comp-
troller within 24-hours, the total of all informal commitments
made.
3^ The writing confirming informal contractual com-
mitments should contain the minimum information shown in
enclosure (1).
(3) Insure that commitments do not exceed authorization
limitation without obtaining additional commitment authorization
from congizant Coast Guard comptroller.
(A) Insure appropriate surveillance by qualified Government
personnel during performance to give reasonable assurance that
private contractors (including non-profit organizations) are per-
forming as agreed.
(5) Advise the Coast Guard district comprtoller when cleanup
(Phase III) has been physically completed. As soon as practicable,
submit to the district comptroller a list summarizing the agencies,
and contractors he authorized to participate in recovery activities,
showing in general terms the functions each was to perform, re-
ferencing or providing any documents (such as, contracts or
memoranda pertaining to those functions) and the best estimate
of costs available for each.
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d. Agency Reimbursement Procedure. Within 60 days after
terminating Phase III activities, each Federal agency, state
or political subdivision thereof, concerned shall submit to the
appropriate district commander an itemized list of all costs
properly chargeable to the fund, as outlined in paragraph 3b,
using the format illustration in enclosure (2). the agency shall
maintain and, when requested by the district commander, furnish
adequate accounting data to support the itemized list of costs
submitted.
e. Costs Recoverable by Fund Against A Responsible Party.
Within 60 days after termination of Phase II activities, each
Federal agency concerned shall submit to the appropriate district
commander an itemized list of all costs recoverable against the
owner or operator under Section ll(f) or (g) of the Act. These
costs will include all costs reimbursed to an agency plus the
following costs to the extent not reimbursed under paragraph 3b
above:
(1) Personnel costs, including those assigned to operate
equipment or a manned facility, such as a Coast Guard cutter,
listed by hourly rates, limited to a maximum of eight hours per
calendar day.
(2) Equipment costs, including any hourly rate for depreciation
and maintenance determined by applying generally accepted accounting
principles.
(3) Additional supplies and materials expended.
(A) All other specific determinable costs.
The agency will use the format illustrated in enclosure (3) and
shall maintain and, when requested by the district commander,
furnish adequate accounting data to support the itemized list of
costs, submitted. The data maintained should be sufficient to
stand scrutiny in a court of law.
f. Cognizant Coast Guard District.
(1) District Commander or designated representative will
assist the on-scene commander in determining that the pollution
incident meets the criteria specified in the Act.
2. District Comptroller.
(a) Assigns specific project number as prescribed in Section
IP, Comptroller Manual.
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(b) Advises the on-scene commander the amount of commitment
authorized. Also advises and counsels him regarding expenditures
to be charged directly to the pollution fund as opposed to the use of
the reimbursement technicme.
(c) Formalizes on-scene commander's initial informal contrac-
tual commitments as soon as possible by negotiating definitive time
and material contracts, and provides technical direction or the
assistance of qualified personnel to accomplish required procure-
ment action subsequent to the initial emergency. When procurements
are or will be required either in excess of the $20,000 limitation
on informal commitments or subsequent to the initial 24 hour period
the Comptroller will assure that qualified personnel are assigned
at the scene to handle contracting and financial arrangements.
(d) Takes action to financially close the project as prescribed
in Section IP. Comptroller Manual.
(e) Asserts claim for actual costs incurred during response
activities that result in a charge ageinst the pollution fund or
involve the use of Federal resources for which the discharger in-
volved in a pollution incident may be liable.
(f) Deposits collections received into the pollution fund.
E. D. Scheiderer
Comptroller
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ENCLOSURE (1) to COMDTINST 7302.2
Minimum Information For Written Confirmation Of Informal Contractual
Comrni tments
The writing should include the following:
1. Description of services to be performed.
2. Limitations as to Government's obligation. (Total of all
informal contractual commitments made for an individual discharge must not
exceed $20,000 without authority of the consgnizant District Commander or
designated representative.)
3. Maximum amount for which Government will be liable if commit-
ment is terminated. (Total of all contractual contigent liabilities for
contracts must not exceed $20,000 without authority of the cognizant dis-
trict Commander or designated representative.)
4. If practical, a statement that the definitized contract will
contain all the clauses required by law, statute, or regulation.
5. Statement that the contraction officer of the cognizant dis-
trict office will negotiate a definitive time and material contract as soon
as practicable.
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ENCLOSURE (2) to COMDTINST 7302.2
From:
To : Commander, Coast Guard District (f)
Subj: Reimbursement of costs incurred in connection with pollution
incident project number
1. I certify that the costs itemized below were incurred over and above
those programmed for normal operations, were directly incurred in connection
with the subject project number, and are proper for charpe aeainst 69X5168,
Oil Pollution Fund, Coast Guard. Accounting; data and supporting documentation
are on hand and will be furnished when requested.
Item Amount
(Signature)
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ENCLOSURE (3) to COMPIINST 7302.2
From:
To : Commander, Coast Guard District (f)
Subj: Itemization of costs recoverable against person responsible for
pollution incident connected with nroiect number
1. The costs summarized below were specifically and directly incurred in
connection with the subject project number. Documentation to support these
costs is available and will be furnished upon request.
Item Amount
(Signature)
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JL905 General Limitations on Funding
1905.1 Care must be exercised to ensure that misunderstandings do not
develop about reimbursement of funds expended for containment and cleanup
activities. The OSC should not knowingly request services for which
reimbursement is mandatory unless reimbursement funds are known to be avail-
able. Similarly, the agency supplying a reimbursable service should
determine the source of reimbursement before committing resources neces-
sating reimbursement.
1906 Availability of Federal Funding in Areas where EPA provides
On-Scene Coordinator
1906.1 Section 11 (k) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act authorizes
a revolving fund to finance Federal cleanup of oil and hazardous substance
discharges. The authority to administer this fund has been delegated to the
Coast Guard by the Secretary of Transportation in accordance with Executive
Order 11548.
1906.2 The Coast Guard has promulgated regulations (33 CFR Part 153)
in accordance with Executive Order 11548 specifying the policies, procedures,
and requirements to be followed in administering the fund. These regulations
are supplemented by Coast Guard Commandant Instruction 7302 dated April 2,
1971, which is previously attached.
1906.3 There are two sources of funds available to the Regions for
financing Federal oil and hazardous substance cleanup actions:
1906.3-1 section 11(k) revolving fund
1906.3-2 EPA regional operating funds up to $10,000 in accordance
with FWPCA Delegation of Authority No. 7-36 dated March 8, 1968,
which is still in effect according to EPA Order 1110.1 dated
December 2, 1970.
1906.4 Availability of cleanup funds from either of these sources depends
upon various constraints such as:
1906.4-1 The responsibility of the Coast Guard for administering
the revolving fund.
1906.4-2 The jurisdictional criteria limiting the applicability
of sections 11 and 12 of the Fl-IPC Act of 1970, particularly
''navigable waters.''
1906.4-3 The responsibility of the States for cleanup actions.
1906.4-4 The limited regional EPA operating funds available
to finance cleanup actions.
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1906,5=1 PROCEDURAL GUIDELINES FOR FUNDING CLEANUP ACTIONS IM AREAS MERE EPA PROVIDES OM°SCfflE COORDINATOR
EPA receives notification]
of discharge
A.
EPA on=scene coordinator (OSC)
contacts Coast Guard (CG) dis=
trict commander to determine
if criteria of FWPC Act are
present,
Has there been discharge of
oil (Sec,11) or hazardous
substance (Sec,12)?
no
yes
Has there been discharge into
or upon navigable waters or
adjoining shorelines?
yes
OSC estimates needed funds
and requests project number
and revolving fund authori°
zation from CG,
[Cleanup response actions)
ilb]
Is responsible partyfuncang
cleanup actions?
no
Is responsible party taking
appropriate cleanup action?
Mo Federal revolving funds
required, . . .
Mo Federal funds to be
spent, EPA available
for technical assistance
and advice and to invest-
igate possible Refuse
Act of Sec, 10 viola-
tion.
Mo Federal Funding
authorized. Sec,11
and 12 inapplicable.
no
Is there a
no^
, yes
t
hood that discharged oil
or haz<> sub, will reach
navigable waters?
4,
* *
Does CG district commander
agree that revolving funds
be used for cleanup actions?
Is responsible party
-^funding cleanup action?
vlUyes
n Has the State re=
^^ quested Federal
funding?
Has CG provided project no
and revolving fund authori=
zation.
Mo Federal cleanup funds
required. State monitors
cleanup action, EPA avail-
able for technical assis-
tance and advice and to
investigate possible
Refuse Act or Sec, 10
violation.
yes
legional EPA oper~
ating funds can be
used to finance
cleanup actions up
to $10,000,
Use revolving fund for direct
and reimbursable cleanup costs.
In emergency, make revolving fund
informal commitments up to
$20S000 for cleanup actions.
As soon as practicable, advise
CG district comptroller that
cleanup completed and provide
information and cost estimate.
Inform CG district comptroller
to.thin 2U hrs, of total informal
commi tments,
Within 60 days after cleanup, sub=
mit to CG district commanders
1» itemized list of reimbursable
costs, 2c itemized list of costs *
recoverable from responsible party(
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1906.5 The determination as to whether Federal funds can be made available
for cleanup must be made on a case-by-case basis, utilizing criteria and
determinations as shown on the enclosed flow-digram.
1907 Navigability
1907.1 The U. S. Coast Guard, Corps of Engineers and the Federal Power
Commission have been making determinations of "navigability1' for some time.
Determinations of 'navigability' by Federal agencies are made in accordance
with Congressional declarations and Federal court decisions. The term
"navigability" as used in Federal laws is a word of art used by Congress
as a legal standard to define for Federal administrative agencies, Federal
courts, and the public the limits of Federal jurisdiction in accordance with
the U. S. Constitution. There is no precise and exact definition of
''navigability1' which fits every type of stream under all circumstances and
at all times. Each determination of "navigability" must rest on the facts
and circumstances of the particular case.
1907.2 A finding of "navigability1' requires an affirmative answer to one
of the following questions:
1907.2-1 Has the waterway been used or was it suitable for
use in the past by the public for the purpose of trade or
commerce?
1907.2-2 Is the Waterway presently used or suitable for use
by the public for the purpose of trade or commerce?
1907.2-3 Could the waterway be made suitable in the future
by reasonable improvements for use by the public for the
purpose of trade or commerce?
1907.3 Rivers or portions thereof in New England which have been deter-
mined as navigable are as follows:
1907.3-1 U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
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a. CRITERIA USED BY CORPS OF ENGINEERS TO DETERMINE NAVIGABILITY
Title 33, Chapter 11 — Code of Federal Regulations
209.260 Navigable waters of the United States.
(a) In the administration of the laws enacted by Congress for the
protection and preservation of the navigable waters of the United States,
the Department of the Army is frequently called upon to make determinations
as to the navigability of waterways. It should be understood that such
determinations merely represent the views of the Department since the
jurisdiction of the United States can be conclusively determined only through
judicial proceedings. As information, definitions as to what constitutes
a navigable water of the United States based on decisions of the Supreme
Court are as follows: Those rivers must be regarded as public navigable
rivers in law which are navigable in fact. And they are navigable in fact
when they are used, or are susceptible of being used, in their ordinary
condition, as highways for commerce, over which trade and travel are or may
be conducted in the customary modes of trade and travel on water. And they
constitute navigable waters of the United States within the meaning of the
acts of Congress, in centra-distinction from the navigable waters of the
States, when they form in their ordinary condition by themselves, or by
uniting with other waters, a continued highway over which commerce is or
may be carried on with other States or foreign countries in the customary
modes in which such commerce is conducted by water. (The Daniel Ball,
10 Wall. 557.)
(b) The capability of use by the public for purposes of transportation
and commerce affords the true criterion of the navagibility of a river,
rather than the extent and manner of that use. If it be capable in its
natural state of being used for purposes of commerce, no matter in what
mode the commerce may be conducted, it is in fact, and becomes in law a
public river of highway. As Chief Justice Shaw said (21 Pikering 344),
it is not every small creek in which a fishing skiff or gunning canoe can
be made to float at high water which is named navigable, but, in order
to give it the character of a navigable stream, it must be generally and
commonly useful to some purpose of trade or agriculture. (The Montello
20 Wall'. 430)
(c) Navigability, in the sense of the law, is not destroyed because
the watercourse is interrupted by occasional natural obstructions or port-
ages: nor need the navigation be open at all seasons of the year, or at
all stages of the water. A river having actual navigable capacity in its
natural state and capable of carrying commerce among the States, is within
the power of Congress to perserve for purposes of future transportation,
even though it be not at present used for such commerce, and be incapable
of such use according to present methods, either by reason of changed
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conditions or because of artificial obstructions. It is not difficult
to believe that many streams require only the exertion of Federal control
to make them again important avenues of commerce anons the States. If
they are to be abandoned, it is for Congress, not the courts, so to
declare. (Economv Light and Poxrer Co. v. U.S. 256 U.S. 113)
(d) It is obvious that the uses to which streams may be put
vary from the carriage of ocean liners to the floating out of logs:
that the density of traffic varies equally widely from the busy harbors
of the seacoast to the sparsely settled regions of the Western monutains.
The tests as to navigability must take these variations into consideration.
To anpraise the. evidence of navigability on the natural condition only of
the waterway is erroneous. Its availability for navigation must also
be considered. "Natural and ordinary" conditions refers to volume of
water, the gradients and the regularity of flow. A waterway, otherwise
suitable for navigation, is not barred from that calssification merely
because artificial aids must make the highway suitable for use before
commercial navigation may be undertaken. There are obvious limits to
such improvements as affecting navigability. These limits are necessarily
a matter of degree. There must be a balance between cost and need at a
time when the improvement would be useful. Not is it necessary that the
improvements should be actually completed or even authorized. The power
of Congress over commerce is not to be hampered because of the necessity
for reasonable improvements to make an interstate waterway available for
traffic. Improvements that mav be entirely reasonable in a thickly
populated, highly developed, industrial region may have been entirely too
costlv for the same region in the days of the pioneers. The changes in
engineering practices or the comin<» of new industries with varying
classes of freight may affect the type of the improvement. Although
navigability to fix ownership of the river bed or riparian rights is
determined, as of the formation of the Union in the original states of
the admission to statehood of those formed later, navigability, for the
purpose of the regulation of commerce, may later arise. (U.S. v.
Appalachain Electric Power Co. 311 U.S. 377.)
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b. NEW ENGLAND WATERS DECLARED NAVIGABLE BY THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS
RIVER
Androscoggin, Me. & NH.
Annisquam, Mass
Bass, Mass.
(Beverly Creek)
Chandler, Me.
Charles, Mass.
Chelsea River, Mass.
Cocheco, N.H.
Concord, Mass.
Damaiscotta, Me.
Danvers, Mass.
Eastern, Me.
Essex, Mass.
Exeter, N.H.
Georges, Me.
Harrington, Me.
Ipswich, Mass.
Kennebec, Me.
Kennebunk, Me.
Machias, Me.
Maiden, Mass.
Madonak, Me.
Merrimack, N.H. & Mass.
Mystic, Mass.
Narraguagus, Me.
Neponset, Mass.
New Meadow, Me.
North, Mass.
Parker, Mass
Pemigewasset, N.H.
Penobscot, Me.
Piscataqua, Me. & N.H.
Pleasant, Me.
HEAD OF NAVIGATION
LOCATION
Brunswick
MOUTH
MILES
3
River & Canal Nav. thruout
880' ab. whf. af U.S.
M. Company
Jonesboro Mill Dam
Watertown Dam
Slades Spice Mill Dam
Dover
Middlesex County Dam
Fixed RR Bridge
Navigable throughout
Rdway & Culvert 1 mile
below E. Pittston
RR br 1,000' ab. hwy br
Exeter
See St. George R.
Rdway & Culvert 1 mile
ab Harrington Village
Stone arch br.
Waterville, C of E
doubtful
Kennebunk Lndg.
Machias
Std Oil Whf. 200' ab.
Med St. Br.
First Fall ab. mo.
Town of Merr. 4 miles ab,
mo. Nashua R.
Lower Mystic Lake, Med.
& Arl.
Lower dam at Cherryfield
Milton Lower Mills
Fixed bridge
Stone Arch Br. Hanover
Four Cor.
Low fixed br. 1 mile ab
new Turn br.
Non-navigable
Bangor
Navigable throughout
Columbia Falls
1.5
4.5
9
3
3
0.36
17
10
5
8.3
6
3.3
62
3
1.4
7.2
»
54.5
7
7.9
4
11.5
12.5
5.6
27
9
CHIEF OF
ENGINEERS
6/23/31
6/19/31
8/25/31
9/21/31
7/21/31
7/21/31
6/17/31
12/28/31
9/21/31
8/26/31
10/08/31
3/27/31
6/17/31
10/31/31
9/18/31
1/15/32
8/03/31
6/17/31
7/21/31
10/26/31
12/23/31
7/25/31
10/26/31
8/28/31
10/28/31
9/8/31
9/8/31
6/23/31
6/23/31
6/17/31
7/22/31
FILE
NO.
5
13
57
65
42
46
11
80
62
82
73
83
14
71
54
82
15
16
44
74
79
47
72
53
73
80
59
5
12
12
23
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RIVERS
Powow, Mass.
Presumpscot, Met
Royal, Me.
Saco, Me.
St. George, Me.
St. John, Me. & N.H.
Salmon Falls, Me.
Saugus, Mass.
Sheepscot, Mass.
Town, Mass.
Union, Me.
Weymouth Fore, Mass.
Weymouth Back, Mass.
York, Me.
HEAD OF NAVIGATION
LOCATION
DIST. ABOVE APPROVED BY
MOUTH CHIEF OF
MILES ENGINEERS
Amesbury 6/23/31
Grand Trunk Rwy Br. 1.7 6/22/31
Yarmouth 3 6/08/31
Saco-Blddeford 6 6/23/31
Lower dam at Town of
Warren 1« 10/22/31
Nav fr int bnd to NW & Sw
brs 6/25/31
Dam 1 mi. below town of
Salmon Falls 3.5 6/29/31
Rdway & culvert across
river 5.86 8/18/31
Hwy br at vill of Head
Tide 25 11/07/31
200' ab upriver end of
Quincy Elec Lt Whf. 1.6 6/18/31
Ellsworth 3.8 6/08/31
Old dam at East Braintree 6.2 6/13/31
Mann's Wharf 4 8/04/31
Fixed Bridge 4 8/62/31
5
26
27
3
76
3
41
61
70
56
24
22
45
49
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VERMONT
Body of Water
Dead Creek
Lamoille River
La Platte River
Lewis Creek
Little Otter Creek
Mallets Creek
Missiquoi River
Mud Creek
Otter Creek
Poultney River
Lake Charaplain
Main Channel
Appletree Bay
Burlington Bay
Button Bay
Cary Bay
City Bay
Converse Bay
Field Bay
Hibbard Bay
Keeler Bay
Kingsland Bay
Lapans Bay
Mallets Bay
Maquam Bay
McNeill Cove
Missiquoi Bay (Main Channel)
Chapman Bay
Charcoal Creek
Gander Bay
Goose Bay
Narrows Lake Champlain
Pelot Bay
Porter Bay
Ransom Bay
St. Albans Bay
Navigable Distance
Above Mouth
3.0
6.0
0.2
1.2
3.4
0.8
7.8
0.8
7.8
4.0
Length of Channel or
Sailing Course
Miles
175.1
1.3
3.0
0.8
0.9
0.5
0.6
0.6
0.6
2.4
0.6
1.0
5.5
1.4
0.5
13.5
0.3
1.6
0.5
0.7
39.8
1.1
0.6
0.8
3.0
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Length of Channel or
Sailing Course
Miles
Shellburne Bay 3.5
Thompsons Pt. Bay 3.0
Lake Memphremagog
Main Channel 9.1
Derhy Bay 3.1
Holbrook Bay 0.5
CONNECTICUT
Length of Channel
Body of Water Miles
Byram River 1.1
Porchester Harbor 0.6
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1907.3-2 U. S. Coast Guard Criteria to determine Navigability
and waters declared navigable in New England (attached).
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.CRITERIA USED BY COAST GUARD TO DETERMINE NAVIGAIilLJTVJ
Chapter I --Code of jFede^al -Regulations?
§ 2.10-5 Navigable waters of the United
States. '
(a) As used In the Federal Boating Act
: of 1958 (46 U.S.C. 527a and 527e), the
act of April 25, 1940, as amended (40
U.S.C. 626u), the act of May 10,1956 (46
U.S.C. 390b), and other laws, the term
"navigable v/aters of the United States."
shall be construed to mean those waters.
of the United States, Including the ter-.
ritorlal seas adjacent thereto, the general
character of which Is navigable, and
. which, either by themselves or by uniting
with other waters, form a continuous
waterway on which boats or vessels may
navigate or travel between two or more
, States, or to or from foreign nations.
A stream which otherwise conforms with
the above definition would not change Its
navigable character because of the cxlst-
' ence of natural or artificial obstructions
;.'• such as falls, shallows, rapids, dams, or
: bridges; i;
(b) The Federal Government has the •
power to Improve the navigable capacity
'•of streams and declare such waters to be
navigable waters of the United States in
<'• order to regulate the use thereof and
navigation thereon. The erection of
: dams or other structures on navigable
waters would not chango their navigable
, character unless a clear intent to do so
, was manifested by the Congress under
•,': its authority to regulate commerce
! among the several States and with for-:
/ elgn nations. Statutory declarations by
-,: Congress and decisions pronounced by
• '. the Federal courts as to the navigability
i; of specific waters are binding upon the
j^: Coast Guard.' :
§ 2.10-10 Waters subject to the Juris-.
>:,£ diction of the United States. •
if (a) As used In section 2 of Title 14,:
i;:U.S. Code, the term "waters subject to
| the Jurisdiction of the United States",
! '.for the purpose of enforcement of navl-
j, gallon and vessel Inspection laws and
| regulations administered by the Coast
I' .Guard, means the navigable waters of
k1tfa« United States, and the navigable'
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public waters of its territories and pos« > g 2.15-15 Procedures for mnUinr: do.;
sessions. ''. terminations.
§ 2.10-15 Stale witters.
(a) As contemplated by section 13 of
; the Federal Boatin? Act of 1958 (46
U.S.C. 527h), if State waters are nixvi-
gable waters of the United States, the
laws administered or enforced by the;
Coast Guard will Also be enforced out
such waters. :,
f
Subpart 2.15—Availability of Deter-.
minalions
§2.15—1 Const Guard determinations.
. (a) In the administration and en-
forcement of laws enacted by Congress
the Coast Guard is frequently called
.upon to make determinations with re-
spect to jurisdiction. It should be under-
stood that'such determinations repre-
sent the Coast Guard's views until the
status of the waters is determined con-
clusively through judicial or legislative
. proceedings.
:. (b) Where no federal Judicial proceed-
ing or act of Congress has declared spe-
'cific waters to be navigable waters of the
United States or non-navigable waters of;
the United States, the Coast Guard when
necessary will make a determination to
ascertain its Jurisdiction. When de-
termining such Jurisdiction incident to
determining whether or not a particular
body of water Is a part of the navigable
waters of the United States, the Coast
Guard will apply the legal principles
usually followed by Federal Courts, as
set forth by the Supreme Court In such
cases as The Daniel Ball (10 Wall. 55),
77 U.S. 557, The Montello (20 Wall. 430),
87 U.S. 431, the Economy Light and
Power Company v. U.S. (256 U.S. 113)
and U.S. v. Appalachian Electric Power
(Co. (311 U.S.377).
§ 2,15-5 .Determinations made by other
J Federal Agencies. „';
: (a) Determinations made Ly other,
: Federal Agencies for the purpose of de-
. fining the extent of their jurisdiction
• over a specific body of water or a seg-
ment thereof will be considered by the
•Coast Guard and given great weight in.
determining whether or not the Coast,
•Guard has Jurlsdiction^over such waters.
Such determinations made by other Fed-
eral Agencies are not considered as
binding on the Coast Guard. ;-•,, • . ;> •::
••• (a) When a question arises ns to
•* whether or not a particular body of;
. water or segment of a body of water Is
i subject to Coast Guard jurisdiction in
.; the administration and enforcement of
, . navigation and vessel inspection laws,
'••'the matter will be determined by tho.
^Commandant, Unltod States Coast'
'Guard.
V .(b) The Coast Guard District Com-
i'..mander in whose district the body of
::; water Is located will submit to the Com-,
^-.mandant (LMI) information as to the'.
*;*physical characteristics of the waterway;
'under consideration, the nature and ex-
• tent of its use. and a recommendation as
; to whether or not it should be considered
,.? as coming within the Jurisdiction of the
r''' Coast Guard in the administration of the
navigation and vessel Inspection laws.
v (c) After considering administrative .
^determinations made by other Federal)
Agencies with respect to the body of
..'.'. water in question, and where necessary, i
'.'after consulting with such agencies, the ;
•;' Commandant will determine whether or ,
.; not such waterway is subject to Const'
'.'<• Guard Jurisdiction.
(COFH Cl-33, 20 P.R. 12169, Dec. 20, 1901, ns
":' amended by COFR 6G-2, 31 F.U. 4950. Mn'r. 25,
y 1906; CGFn 60-04, 34 F.B. 2204, Feb. 14,18001
5 2.15-20 Avnilnliilltjr of ilelnrminn*
: lions.
(ft) The Coast Guard records setting
forth determinations describing water.i •
' Bvtbject to Const Guard Jurisdiction aro
considered to be public records and thO'
'- information will be made available upon
oial or written request. The determina-
tions made by the Commandant are'
available at Coast Guard Headquarters,
, and, for pnrticular waters within a spe-.
ciflc Coast Guard district, will be mnde.
arallable at the office of the Coast Guard
..District Commander. The application
'; shall clearly state or describe the infor-
.'. ruatlon desired, identify the applicant,
. set forth the interest of the o.ppllcnnt in
':: the subject matter, tho purpose for which
the information is desired and whether.
or not the Information is Intended for;
use In prosecuting a claim against the
United States. ...
Subpart 2.20—Navigable Waters of
the United States—-General :
§2.20-1 Listings.
(A) The listing: of navigable waters of,
UM United States in this part does not
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purport to be a complete listing of such waters. There are numerous waterways
which historically have been considered navigable waters of the United States
and their listing in this part would serve no useful purpose. The waters
listed are internal waters of the United States which have been the subject
of determinations by the Coast Guard.
2.20-$ Navigable waterways generally.
(a) The waters of tha Atlantic and Pacific Oceans which comprise the
territorial waters of the United States, the Mississippi River, the Potomac
River, the Great Lakes, and many other prominent waterways are unquestionably
navigable in fact and navigable in the constitutional sense. Therefore, such
waters are by common knowledge considered to be navigable waters of the
United States. All tidewaters whether salt of fresh which are navigable in
fact are as a matter of law navigable waters of the United States.
(b) Sections 1-12 of Title 33, U.S. Code, set forth Acts of C oigress
regarding navigable waters of the United States, and in the same sections
in the United States Code Annotated are references to court decisions des-
ignating specific waters to be navigable waters. The Acts of Congress and
Federal Court decisions contained in these referneces are binding on the
Coast Guard.
(c) Navigable waters of the United States which have been the object
of special determinations by the Coast Guard are enumerated in Subparts 2.21
et seq. Those waters, which the Coast Guard does not consider "navigable"
for the purpose of assuming jurisdiction under certain navigation laws, are
enumerated in Subpart 2.99. Lakes and reservoirs which may be situated on
those waters are included in the determinations but are not necessarily listed
separately. (CGFR 61-53, 26 F.R. 12159, Dec. 20, 1961, as amended by CGFR66-2,
31 F.R. 1*956, Mar. 25, 1966)
Subpart 2.2? - Navigable Waters of Subpart 2.1|3 - Navigable Waters of
the United States - Conn. The United States - Massachusetts
22.27-1 Connecticut River. 2.U3-1 Connecticut River
Connecticut River Connecticut River
(CGFR 6l*-80,29 FR.R 18162, Dec. 22, 1961*) (CGFR 61*-80,29 F?R. l8l62,Dec. 22 1961*)
Subpart 2.1*1 - Navigable Waters of Subpart 2.68 - Navigable Waters of
the United States - Maine the United States Vermont
2.1*1-1 Taunton Bay. 2.68-1 Connecitcut River
Taunton Bay Connecticut River
2.1*1-5 Salmon Falls River. (CGFR 61*-80, 29 F.R. l8l62,Dec. 22, 1961*)
Salmon Falls River, including Milton
Pond, Town House Pond and Northeast
Pond, Known as Milton Three Ponds, and
Horn Pond and Great East Lake.
(COFR 62-29,27 F.R. 9721*, Oct 2, 1962) U~2k
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Subpart 2.£l - Navigable Waters of
the United States-New Hampshire
2.51-1 Salmon Falls River.
Salmon Falls River, including Milton
Pond, Town House Pond and Northeast Pond
known as Milton Three Ponds, and Horn
Pond and Great East Lake.
(CGFR 62-20,27 F.R. 972k, Oct.2, 1962)
Connecticut River
Connecitcut River.
(CGFR 6U-80,29 F.R. 18162, Dec. 22,
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1907.3-3 Streams Found Navigable in New England States
By The Federal Power Commission and Project
Licensed Farthest Upstream on Basis Of
Navigable Waters
Stream
W. Branch Penobscot
and Penobscot
Kennebec
Androscoggin
Saco
Presumscot
Connecticut
Squa Pan
Millinocket
Aroostock
Deerfield
Shetucket
Pemigewassett
and Merrimack
Otter Creek
St. Croix
Clyde
Lamoille
State
Maine
Maine
New Hampshire
Maine
Maine
Project
Ripogenus
Approx.
River Mile
123
Harris (Indian 168
Pond)
Sawmill 130
Hiram 46
North Gorham 22
Vt., N.H. & Conn. Moose 345
Maine Squa Pan Lake 70
Maine Millinocket Lake 7
Maine
Caribou
Massachusetts Searsburg
New Hampshire Greenville
New Hampshire Ayers Island
& Massachusetts
16
70
16
16
Vermont
Maine
Vermont
Vermont
Center Rutland 70
Vanceboro 65
West Charleston 29
Fairfax Falls
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1907.4 It should be realized that the above determinations of navigability
are based only on the opinion of the agency making the determination. Whether
or not streches of particular waterways are part of the navigable waters
of the United States is a question of fact to be decided by the courts based
on the cability or suspectibility of the waterway being used for navigation
in interstate or international commerce. An example of judicial navigability
ruling follows:
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1907.4-1 Example of Judicial Navigability Ruling
Excerpt From:
Pennsylvania Environmental v. Bartlett
(U.S. District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania,
April 30, 1970, 1 ER 1281)
The Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 provides, in pertinent part:
"It shall not be lawful to construct or commence the con-
struction of any bridge, dam, dike, or causeway over or in
any port, roadstead, haven, harbor, canal, navigable river,
or other navigable water of the United States until the con-
sent of Congress to the building of such structures shall
have been obtained and until the plans for the same shall
have been submitted to and approved by the Secretary of the
Army:. . . " 33 U.S.C. 401.
Defendants challenge any contention that the channel encroachment constitutes
a "dike within the contemplation of Section 401 or that the Sinnemahoning
Creek qualifies as a "navigable river, or other navigable water of the United
States".
It is unnessary to reach the issue as to what Congress intended when it
included the term "dike" in the same context with "bridge, dam, ... or
causway . . . ", but see Citizens Committee for the Hudson Valley v. Volpe,
supra, at 1088-1089, because I think it is apparent that the First Fork of
the Sinnemahoning Creek does not qualify as a navigable river or other
navigable water of the United States. Plaintiffs bottom their navigability
claim on a Pennsylvania Statuts, the Act of May 21, 1874, P. L. 299, which
allegedly designates the First Fork as a "public highway" and the testimony
of James Sproull that on April 19, 1970, he and two others paddled two
kayak-type canoes on the Creek for a distance of 9 to 10 miles. He admitted
scraping bottom on occasion, but stated that portions of his trip could have
been navigated with an outboard motor.
In considering the question of navigability, we must start with the test
announced in the Daniel Ball, 10 Wall 557 (1870):
"Those rivers must be regarded as public navigable rivers in
law which are navigable in fact. And they are navigable
in fact when they are used, or are susceptible of being used,
in their ordinary condition, as highways for commerce, over
which trade and travel are or may be conducted in the cus-
tomary modes of trade and travel on water. And they constitute
navigable waters of the United States within the meaning of the
acts of Congress, in contradistinction from the navigable
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waters of the States, when they from in their ordinary
condition by themselves, or by uniting with other waters,
a continued highway over which commerce is or may be
carried on with other States of Foreign countries in the
customary modes in which such commerce is conducted by
water."
Further, navigability does not depend on the particular mode in which
such use is or may be had — whether by steamboats, sailing vessels
or flagboats — nor on an absence of occasional difficulties in navi-
gation, but on the fact, if it be a fact, that the stream in its
natrual and ordinary condition affords a channel for useful commerce.
United States v. Holt State Bank, 270 U.S. 49 (1926). It is not,
however, "... every creek in which a fishing skiff or gunning canoe
can be made to float at high water which is deemed navigable, but, in
order to give it the character of a navigable stream, it must be generally
and commonly useful to some purpose of trade or agriculture." The Montello
20 Wall 430, 442 (1874). The test of the Daniel Ball was refined in
United States v. Appalachian Power Co., 311 U. S. 377 (1940), so that
navigability would not be confined only to a consideration or the natural
condition of the waterway, but would also involve the consideration of
"feasibility of interstate use after reasonable improvements which might
be made.; 311 U. S. at 409. A recent well-reasoned Court opinion holds
that a stream is navigable if (1) it presently is being used or is suitable
for use, or (2) it has been used or was suitable for use in the past, or
(3) it could be made suitable for use in the future by reasonable improvements.
Rochester Gas and Electric Corp. v. F.P.C., 344 F.2d 594 (2dCir 1965).
"Although the rule on navigability has been at time liberalized, . . . none
of the authoritative cases has liberalized the rule so as to indicate that
mere pleasure fishing on a stream of water is such usage as would constitute
navigability."
George v, Beavark, Inc., 402 F. 2d 977 (8th Cir. 1968). A review of the
cases on this particular issue reveals a much more extensive potential
use of the stream, either commercial or private, than has been shown here.
Furthermore, the testimony is presuasive that in the summer months the
low level of the stream would even preclude the use of canoes in the First
Fork area. As a matter of fact, Earl R. Hooftallen, who lives in the region
of the First Fork, testified that in July and August he can "... walk
across the stream in my sneakers without getting my feet wet". With ref-
erence to the purpose of the Act of 1874, Dr. Maurice K Goddard testified
that the First Fork was statutofily declared a logging operation and not
as a determination of navigability. Even so, a holding of navigability
under State law is not determinative of navigability under Federal law.
State of Wisconsin v. F.P.C., 214 F.2d 334 (7th Cir. 1954). As was
observed in George v. Beavarkm Inc., supra, at 979: "Such pastime
(float fishing), however, standing alone is too fragile a basis to support
a holding of legal navigability, absent any evidence of a channel
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of useful purpose to trade or commerce." Consequently, I conclude
that the First Fork of the Sinnemahoning Creek is not a navigable
river or other navigable water of the United States, as those terms
are used in the Rivers and Harbose Act of 1899,33 U.S.C. 401.
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1907.5 In addition to declarations of navigability, Congress may
declare waterways nonnavigable. According to Title 33, United States
Code, Congress has declared the following waterways in New England
partially or wholly nonnavigable:
A. Park River, Connecticut - a tributary to the Connecticut
River.
B. Burr Creek, Bridgeport, Connecticut
C. Fort Point Channel and South Bay, Boston, Massachusetts
D. Acushnet River section of New Bedford and Fairhaven
Harbor-north of the Coggeshall Street Bridge, Mass.
E. West River, West Haven, Connecticut
F. Back Cove, Portland, Maine - from 2f>00 feet upstream of
Turkey Bridge to head of Back Cove
G. Brewery Street Channel, New Haven Conn.
H. Cedar Creek, Bridgeport, Conn.
I. Portions of Greenwich Harbor, Greenwich, Conn.
J. Portion of Fort Point Channel and inner harbor Boston,
Boston, Mass.
Northern Avenue to U.S.C.G. Base lying between
Atlantic Avenue and Harbor line.
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ANNEX X
2000 SCHEDULE OF DISPERSANTS AND OTHER CHEMICALS TO TREAT OIL SPILLS
2001 General
2001.1 This schedule shall apply to the navigable waters of the United
States and adjoining shorelines, and the waters of the contiguous zone
as defined in Article 24 of the Convention on the Territorial Sea and
the Contiguous Zone.
2001.2 This schedule applies to the regulation of any chemical as
hereinafter defined that is applied to an oil spill.
2001.3 This schedule advocates development and utilization of mechanical
and other control methods that will result in removal of oil from the
environment with subsequent proper disposal.
2001.4 Relationship of the Environmental Protection Agency with other
Federal agencies and State agencies in implementing this schedule: in
those States with more stringent laws, regulations or written policies
for regulation of chemical use, such State laws, regulations or written
policies shall govern. This schedule will apply in those States that
have not adopted such laws, regulations or written policies.
2002 Definitions. Substances applied to an oil spill are defined as
f ol1ows:
2002.1 Collecting agents - include chemicals or other agents that can
gell, sorb, congeal, herd, entrap, fix, or make the oil mass more rigid
or viscous in order to facilitate surface removal of oil.
2002.2 Sinking agents - are those chemical or other agents that can
physically sink oil below the water surface.
2002.3 Dispersing agents - are those chemical agents or compounds which
emulsify, disperse or solubilize oil into the water column or act to
further the surface spreading of oil slicks in order to facilitate
dispersal of the oil into the water column.
2003 Collecting Agents. Collecting agents are considered to be generally
acceptable providing that these materials do not in themselves or in com-
bination with the oil increase the pollution hazard.
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2004 Sinking Agents. Sinking agents may be used only in marine
waters exceeding 100 meters in depth where currents are not predom-
inately onshore, and only if other control methods are judged by EPA
to be inadequate or not feasible.
2005 Authorities Controlling Use of Dispersants
2005.1 Regional response team activated: dispersants may be used in
any place, at any time, and in quantities designated by the On-Scene
Coordinator, when their use will:
2005.1 - 1 1n the judgment of the OSC, prevent or substantially
reduce hazard to human life or limb or substantial hazard of
fire to property;
2005.1 - 2 in the judgment of EPA, in consultation with appropriate
State agencies, prevent or reduce substantial hazard to a major
segment of the population(s) of vulnerable species of waterfowl;
and,
2005.1 - 3 in the judgment of EPA, in consultation with appropriate
State agencies, result in the least overall environmental damage,
or interference with designated uses.
2005.2 Regional response team not activated: provisions of Section 2005.1-1
shall apply. The use of dispersants in any other situation shall be
subject to this schedule except in States where State laws, regulations,
or written policies that govern the prohibition, use, quantity, or type
of dispersant are in effect. In such States, the State laws, regulations
or written policies shall be followed during the cleanup operation.
2006 Interim Restrictions on Use of Dispersants for Pollution Control
Purposes. Except as noted in 2005.1, dispersants shall not be used:
2006.1 on any distillate fuel oil;
2006.2 on any spill of oil less than 200 barrels in quantity;
2006.3 on any shoreline;
2006.4 in any waters less than 100 feet deep;
2006.5 in any waters containing major populations, or breeding or passage
areas for species of fish or marine life which may be damaged or rendered
commercially less marketable by exposure to dispersant or dispersed oil;
2006.6 in any waters where winds and/or currents are of such velocity and
direction that dispersed oil mixtures would likely, 1n the judgment of EPA,
be carried to shore areas within 24 hours; or
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2006.7 in any waters where such use may affect surface water supplies.
2007 Dispersant Use. Dispersants may be used in accordance with this
schedule if other control methods are judged to be inadequate or infeas-
ible, and if:
2007.1 information has been provided to EPA, in sufficient time prior to
its use for review by EPA, on its toxicity, effectiveness and oxygen
demand determined by the standard procedures published by EPA. [Prior to
publication by EPA of standard procedures, no dispersant shall be applied,
except as noted in Section 2005.1-1 in quantities exceeding 5 ppm in the
upper 3 feet of the water column during any 24-hour period. This amount
is equivalent to 5 gallons per acre per 24 hours.]; and
2007.2 applied during any 24-hour period in quantities not exceeding the
96 hour TL5n of the most sensitive species tested as calculated in the top
foot of therwater column. The maximum volume of chemical permitted, in
gallons per acre per 24 hours, shall be calculated by multiplying the
96-hour TL5Q value of the most sensitive species tested, in ppm, by 0.33;
except thai in no case, except as noted in Section 2005.1-1, will the
daily application rate of chemical exceed 540 gallons per acre or one-fifth
of the total volume spilled, whichever quantity is smaller.
2007.3 Dispersant containers are labeled with the following information:
2007.3 - 1 name, brand or trademark, if any, under which the
chemical is sold;
2007.3 - 2 name and address of the manufacturer, importer or
vendor;
2007.3 - 3 flash point;
2007.3 - 4 freezing or pour point;
2007.3 - 5 viscosity;
2007.3 - 6 recommend application procedure(s), concentration(s),
and conditions for use as regards water salinity, water temperature,
and types and ages of oils; and
2007.3 - 7 date of production and shelf life.
2007.4 Information to be supplied to EPA ON THE:
2007.4 - 1 chemical name and percentage of each component;
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2007.4 - 2 concentrations of potentially hazardous trace materials*
including, but not necessarily being limited to lead, chromium," zinc,
arsenic, mercury, nickel, copper or chlorinated hydrocarbons;
2007.4 - 3 description of analytical methods used in determining
chemical characteristics outlined in 2007.4-1, 2 above;
2007.4 - 4 methods for analyzing the chemical in fresh and salt
water are provided to EPA or reasons why such analytical methods
cannot be provided; and
2007.4 - 5 for purposes of research and development, EPA may
authorize use of dispersants in specified amounts and locations
under controlled conditions irrespective of the provisions of this
schedule.
*NOTE:
In addition to those agents defined and described in Section 2002
above, the following materials which are not a part of this Schedule,
with cautions on their use, should be considered:
1. Biological agents - those bacteria and enzymes isolated,
grown and produced for the specific purpose of encouraging or
speeding biodegradation to mitigate the effects of a spill.
Biological agents shall be used to treat spills only when such
use is approved by the appropriate State and local public health
and water pollution control officials.
2. Burning agents - are those materials which, through physical or
chemical means, improve the combustibility of the materials to
which they are applied. Burning agents may be used and are
acceptable so long as they do not in themselves, or in com-
bination with the material to which they are applied, increase
the pollution hazard and their use is approved by appropriate
Federal, State and local fire prevention officials. *
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ANNEX XI
2100 Non-Federal Interests
2101 General Policy
2101.1 The policy of the Federal government is to respond to those
spills in which cleanup is required and in which adequate action is
not being taken by the responsible party or other entity.
2110 Planning and Preparedness
2110.1 The planning and preparedness functions incorporated in the
Contingency Plans also apply to non-Federal resources. The State and
local governments and private interests are to be encouraged to partic-
ipate in Regional planning and preparedness functions.
2110.2 State and local governments should be encouraged to incorporate
the pollution spill contingency plans into existing planning.
2120 Commitment
2120.1 Firm commitments for response personnel and other resources
should be obtained from State and local governments. Response personnel
and resources in each State are detailed in the appropriate sub-regional
plan.
2120.2 State attendance at appropriate meetings of the RRT will be
requested to participate in matters relating to their areas.
2120.3 Each State is invited to serve in an advisory capacity to the
RRT when a spill occurs in their area. In addition, each state shall
have full membership status on the Sub-RRT operating within their
Jurisdiction.
2120.4 State rules and regulations regarding the discharge of oil are
included in the appropriate sub-regional plan.
2120.5 It is anticipated that Federal resources would only be used if
the response requirements exceed the State and local capabilities.
Whenever Federal resources are required, the predesignated OSC would
monitor and be available to offer advice.
2130 Volunteers
2130.1 During some spill incidents, volunteers may present themselves
wishing to aid in the cleanup. If such people make themselves present,
the following procedures should be followed:
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2130.1-1 If the polluter is known, and a representative
of such is available, volunteers should be directed to
him for deployment.
2130.1-2 If the polluter is not known or is not assuming
responsibility, the engineer of the RESET team will co-
ordinate the use of volunteers for beach cleanup and shore
patrols.
2140 Scientific Response
2140.1 The scientific community can gather valuable information during
spill situations. Liason should be established and maintained with the
various institutions within each subregion. A listing of scientific
institutions, the type of spills in which they would be interested and
a method of alerting their community when appropriate, is contained in
Tab E of each subregional plan.
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Annex XV
2500 TECHNICAL INFORMATION
2501 Technical Library
2501.1 A technical library of pertinent pollution control technical
documents will be maintained in the NRC and in each RRC. Such infor-
mation should be useful as reference information to the exoerienced
OSC and instructional to less experienced personnel:
2502 Specific References
2502.1 As a minimum the following reference documents will be maintained
in the NRC and in each RRC technical library.
2502.1-1 Current National Oil and Hazardous Materials
Pollution Contingency Plan.
2502.1-2 Current Regional Oil and Hazardous Materials Pollution
Contingency Plan.
2502.1-3 Oil and Hazardous Materials, Emergency Procedures in
the Water Environment. (USDOI, FWQA, CWR 10-1)
2502.1-4 Chemical Data Guide for Bulk Shipment by Water (U.S.
Coast Guard CG-338).
2502.1-5 Oil Spillage Study Literature Search and Critical
Evaluation for Selection of Promising Techniques to Control
and Prevent Damage (Battelle Northwest, November 1967).
2502.1-6 U. S. Corps of Engineers' Regulations ER 500-1-1
and ER 500-1-8 Emergency Employment of Army Resources
(Natural Disaster Activities).
2502.1-7 Natural Disaster Manual for State and Local Applicants
(OEP Circular 4000.4A,1968).
2502.1-8 Handbook for Federal Agency Inspectors (OEP Circular
4000.6A February 196S).
2502.1-9 Handbook of Toxicology (National Academy of Sciences/
National Research Council).
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2502.1-10 Character and Control of Sea Pollution by 011 (American.
Petroleum Institute, October 1963).
2502.1-11 Manual for the Prevention of Water Pollution During
Marine Oil Terminal Transfer Operations (American Petroleum
Institute, 1964).
2502.1-12 46 CFR-146, Transportation or Storage of Explosives
or other Dangerous Articles or Substances, and Combustible
Liquids on Board Vessels.
2502.1-13 33 CFR, 3, 6, 121, 122, 124-6. Security of Vessels
and Waterfront Facilities (USCG CG 239).
2502.2 In addition to this minimum library, additional technical infor-
mation of a pertinent nature will be maintained in each RRC library.
Such items as State or local Pollution Control Contingency Plans and
disaster or other plans may be included.
2503 Definitions of Terms
2503.1 API GRAVITY: An empirical scale for measuring the density of
liquid petroleum products, the unit being called the "degree API".
2503.2 ASH; Inorganic residue remaining after ignition of combustible
substances determined by definite prescribed methods.
2503.3 ASPHALTS; Black, solid or semisolid bitumens which occur in
nature or are obtained as residues during petroleum refining.
2503.4 BILGE OIL: Waste oil which accumulates, usually in small quantities,
in the lower spaces in a ship, just inside the shell plating. Usually
mixed with larger quantities of water.
2503.5 BLOWOUT; A sudden violent escape of gas and oil from an oil
well when high pressure gas is encountered and preventive measures
have failed.
2503.6 BOILING POINT; The temperature at which the vapor pressure of a
liquid is equal to the pressure of the atmosphere.
2503.7 BUNKER "C" OIL; A general term used to indicate a heavy viscous
fuel oil":
2503.8 BUNKER FUEL; A general term for heavy oils used as fuel on ships
and in industry.Ft often refers to No. 5 and 6 fuel oils.
2503.9 BUNKERING; The process of fueling a ship.
2503.10 COKER FEED (OR FUEL); A special fuel oil used 1n a coker furnace,
one of the operating elements of a refinery.
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2503.11 CONVERSION TABLES:
Knowing
Gallon (U.S.)
Barrel
Gallon (Imp.)
Cubic Feet
Litres
Pounds
Ton (Short)
Ton (Long)
Ton (Metric)
Gallon
U.S.
'1.000'"
42.0*
1.2009
7.4805
0.2641
Pound
1.00
2000.0*
2240.0*
2204.6
Multiply by
Barrel
U.S.
0.023810
1.0000
0.02859
0.1781
0.00629
Ton
(Short)
0.00050
1.0000
1.120
1.1023
factor below
Gallon
Imperial
0.83268
34.9726
1.000
6.2288
0.2199
Ton
(Long)
0.000446
0.89286
1.0000
0.98421
to obtain
Cubic Litre
Feet
0.13368 3.7853
5.6146 158.984
0.1605 4.546
1.000 28.316
0.03532 1.000
Ton
(Metric)
0.00045359
0.90718
1.0160
1.000
One Hectolitre equals 100 Litre.
One Ton (Metric) equals 1000 Kilograms.
Conversions marked (*) are exact by definition.
2503.12 APPROXIMATE CONVERSIONS:
Material
Parrels per Ton (long)
crude oils
aviation gasolines
motor gasolines
kerosenes
gas oils
diesel oils
lubricating oils
fuel oils
asphaltic bitumens
6.7
8.3
8.2
7.7
7.2
7.0
6.8
6.6
8.1
9.2
9.1
8.3
.9
.9
7.
7.
- 7.6
- 7.0
5.9 - 6.5
(As a general rule-of-thumb use 6.5 barrels
or 250 gallons per ton of oil.)
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2503.13 CRUDE OIL: Petroleum as it is extracted from the earth. There
may be several thousands of different substances in crude oil some of
which evaporate quickly, while others persist indefinitely. The physical
characteristics of crude oils may vary widely. Crude oils are often
identified in trade jargon by their regions of origin. This identifi-
cation may not relate to the apparent physical characteristics of the oil.
Commercial gasoline, kerosene, heating oils, diesel oils, lubricating oils,
waxes, and asphalts are all obtained by refining crude oil.
2503.14 DEMULSIBILITY: The resistance of an oil to emulsification, or the
ability of an oi1 to separate from any water with which it is mixed. The
better the demulsibility rating, the more quickly the oil separates from
water.
2503.15 DENSITY; Density is the term meaning the mass of a unit volume.
Its numerical expression varies with the units selected.
2503.16 EMULSION: A mechanical mixture of two liquids which do not
naturally mix as oil and water. Water-in-oil emulsions have the water
as the internal phase and oil as the external. Oil-in-water emulsions
have water as the external phase and the internal phase is oil.
2503.17 FIRE POINT; The lowest temperature at which an oil vaporizes
rapidly enough to burn for at least 5 seconds after ignition, under
standard conditions.
2503.18 FLASH POINT; The lowest temperature at which an oil gives off
sufficient vapor to form a mixture which will ignite, under standard
conditions.
2503.19 FRACTION: Refinery term for a product of fractional distillation
having a restricted boiling range.
2503.20 FUEL OIL GRADE: Numerical ratings ranging from 1 to 6. The lower
the grade number, the thinner the oil is and the more easily it evaporates.
A high number indicates a relatively thick, heavy oil. No. 1 and 2
fuel oils are usually used in domestic heaters, and the others are used
by industry and ships. No. 5 and 6 oils are solids which must be liquified
by heating. Kerosene, coal oil, and range oil are all No. 1 oil. No. 3
fuel oil is no longer used as a standard term.
2503.21 INNAGE: Space occupied in a product container.
2503.22 IN PERSONEM; An action in personem is instituted against an
individual, usually through the personal service of process, and may
result in the imposition of a liability directly upon the person of a
defendeht.
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2503.23 IN REM: An action in rem is one in which the vessel or thing itself
is treated as offender and made defendant without any proceeding against the
owners or even mentioning their names. The decree in an action in rern is
enforced directly against the res by a condemnation and sale thereof.
2503.24 LOAD ON TOP: A procedure for ballasting and cleaning unloaded
tankers without discharging oil. Half of the tanks are first filled with
seawater while the others are cleaned by hosing. Then oil from the cleaned
tanks, along with oil which has separated out in the full tanks, is pumped
into a single slop tank. The clean water in the full tanks is then dis-
charged while the freshly-cleaned tanks are filled with seawater. Ballast
is thus constantly maintained.
2503.25 OIL FILMS: A slick thinner than .0001 inch and may be classified
as follows:
gallons of oil
standard term per square mile appearance
"barely visible" 25 barely visible under most
favorable light conditions
"silvery" 50 visible as a silvery sheen
on surface water
"slightly colored" 100 first trace of color
may be observed
"brightly colored" 200 bright bands of color
are visible
"dull" 666 colors begin to turn
dull brown
"dark" 1332 much darker brown
Note: Each one-inch thickness of oil equals 5.61 gallons per square
yard or 17,378,709 gallons per square mile.
2503.26 OUTAGE: Space left in a product container to allow for expansion
during temperature changes it nay undergo during shipment and use.
Measurement of space not occupied.
2503.27 pH: Term used to express the apparent acidity or alkalinity of
aqueous solutions; values below 7 indicate acid solutions and values
above 7 indicate alkaline solutions.
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2503.28 POUR POINT; The lowest temperature at which an oil will flow or
can be poured under specified conditions of test.
2503.29 RESIDUAL OIL: A general term used to indicate a heavy viscous
fuel oil.
2503.30 SCUPPERS: Openings around the deck of a vessel which allow water
falling onto the deck to flow overboard. Should be plugged during fuel
transfer.
2503.31 SLUDGE OIL: Muddy impurities and acid which have settled from a
mineral oil.
2503.32 SPECIFIC GRAVITY: The ratio of the weight of a given volume of the
material at a stated temperature to the weight of an equal volume of dis-
tilled water at a stated temperature.
2503.33 SPONTANEOUS IGNITION TEMPERATURE: (S.I.T.): The temperature at
which an oil ignites of its own accord in the presence of air oxygen under
standard conditions.
2503.34 STOKE: The unit of kinematic viscosity.
2503.35 TONNAGE: There are various tonnages applied to merchant ships.
The one commonly implied is gross tonnage although in these days tankers
and other bulk-carriers are often referred to in terms of deadweight.
2503.35-1 Gross tonnage. 100 cubic feet of permanently enclosed
space is equal to one gross ton—nothing whatever to do with weight.
This is usually the registered tonnage although it may vary somewhat
according to the classifying authority or nationality.
2503.35-2 Net tonnage. The earning capacity of a ship. The gross
tonnage after deduction of certain spaces, such as engine and boiler
rooms, crew accommodation, stores, equipment etc. Port and harbor
dues are based on this tonnage.
2503.35-3 Displacement tonnage. The actual weight in tons, varying
according to whether a vessel is in light or loaded condition. War-
ships are always spoken of by this form of measurement.
2503.35-4 Deadweight tonnage. The actual weight in tons of cargo,
storey etc. required to bring a vessel down to her load line, from
the light conditon. Cargo deadweight is, as its name implies, the
actual weight in tons of the cargo when loaded, as distinct from
stores, ballast,etc.
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2503.36 ULLAGE: The amount by which a tank or vessel lacks being filled.
(See also OUTAGE)
2503.37 VISCOSITY: The property of liquids which causes them to resist
instantaneous change of shape, or instantaneous re-arrangement of their
parts, due to internal friction. The resistance which the particles of
a liquid offer to a force tending to move them in relation to each other.
Viscosity of oils is usually expressed as the number of seconds at a
definite temperature required for a standard quantity of oil to flow
through a standard apparatus.
2503.38 VISCOUS: Thick, resistant to flow, having a high viscosity.
2503.39 VOLATILE: Evaporates easily.
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Annex XX
3000 Subregional Contingency Plans
3000.1 Subregional Contingency Plans are provided under separate
cover.
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