REGIONAL RESPONSE
TEAM
OIL AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
POLLUTION CONTINGENCY PLAN
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REGIONAL RESPONSE TEAM
REGION VIII
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Department of Agriculture (U. S. Forest Service)
Department of Commerce (National Weather Service)
Department of Defense (U. S. Army, U. S. Air Force, U. S. Corps of
Engineers)
Department of Energy
Department of Health and Human Services (Food and Drug
Administration)
Department of Interior
Department of Labor (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
Department of Transportation (U. S. Coast Guard)
Environmental Protection Agency
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Center For Disease Control
National Park Service
Bureau of Reclamation
State of Colorado
State of Montana
State of North Dakota
State of South Dakota
State of Utah
State of Wyoming
Navajo Nation
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LETTER OF PROMULGATION
This Region VIII Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution
Contingency Plan has been developed and approved by the Regional
Response Team to insure coordination of a timely, effective response
to pollution incidents by various Federal Agencies and other
organizations. The Plan applies to Standard Federal Region VIII,
which includes the states of Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South
Dakota, Utah and Wyoming. All previous Regional Plans are now
obsolete.
Included are principal private cleanup contractors and
equipment suppliers known to the RRT. Other contractors and
suppliers can be included in future editions and amendments to this
Plan when their existence is made known to the RRT. This list is
intended to indicate availability and does not constitute a
recommendation by the RRT for services or products.
This plan will be amended periodically in accordance with the
provisions of Section 207. Recipients of the Plan are requested to
note any future amendments on the enclosed "RECORDS OF AMENDMENTS"
sheet. Suggestions for modifications to the Plan are welcomed.
Copies of this Plan can be obtained from:
Environmental Protection Agency
One Denver Place
999 18th Street, Suite 1300
8 HWM-ER
Denver, Colorado 80202-2413
Phone: (303) 293-1723
(FTS) 564-1723
Robert L. Duprey, Co-Chairman Captain Ralph Bartels, Co-Chairman
Regional Response Team Regional Response Team
July 26, 1985 July 26, 1985
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RECORD OF AMENDMENTS
AMENDMENT NO.
EFFECTIVE DATE
PARTS AFFECTED
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Letter of Promulgation i
Record of Amendments ii
Table of Contents iii
100 - INTRODUCTION
101 AUTHORITY 1-1
102 PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVE 1-1
101.1 Purpose
101.2 Objectives
103 SCOPE AND PROVISIONS 1-1
103.1 Scope
103.2 Provisions
104 ABBREVIATIONS 1-2
104.1 Department/ Agency Title Abbreviations
104.2 Operational Abbreviations
104.3 Other Abbreviations
105 DEFINITIONS 1-3
200 - RESPONSIBILITIES
201 ORGANIZATIONAL CONCEPT v 2-1
202 STATE AND LOCAL AGENCIES 2-1
203 GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF FEDERAL AGENCIES 2-1
203.1 Duties of the President Delegated to Federal
Agencies
203.2 Coordination Among and By Federal Agencies
203.3 Emergency Planning Requirements for Federal
Agencies
204 TRUSTEES FOR NATURAL RESOURCES 2-2
204.1 Designation of Federal Trustees
204.2 Designation of State Trustees
204.3 Responsibilities of Trustees
205 REGIONAL RESPONSE TEAM 2-3
205.1 Membership
205.2 Chairman
205.3 Planning and Preparedness Functions
205.4 Response Activation
205.5 Response Deactivation
205.6 General Response Functions
205.7 Specific Agency Response Functions
206 NON-GOVERNMENTAL PARTICIPATION 2-14
207 CONTINGENCY PLANS 2-14
207.1 Federal Regional and Local Plans
207.2 State Contingency Plans
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208 SPECIAL FORCES 2-15
208.1 Environmental Response Team
208.2 National Strike Force
Figure 2-1 2-16
300 - RESPONSE OPERATIONS
301 FIRST FEDERAL OFFICIAL ON-SCENE 3-1
301.1 Policy
301.2 Responsibilities
301.3 Discovery and Notification
301.4 Preliminary Assessment and Initiation of Action
302 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF ON-SCENE COORDINATOR 3-5
302.1 Designation
302.2 Response Actions
302.3 Documentation and Cost Recovery
302.4 State Funding Availability
303 FUNDING 3-10
303.1 General Procedures
303.2 CWA Federal Pollution Fund (Oil Discharges)
303.3 CERCLA Hazardous Substances Response Trust Fund
303.4 State Funding Availability
304 SAFETY OF PERSONNEL 3-15
304.1 Personnel Safety Procedures
304.2 Worker Health and Safety
304.3 Safety Assistance Available
305 PUBLIC INFORMATION AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS 3-17
305.1 Policy Local Plans
305.2 Public Information Procedures
305.3 Public Information Assistance Team
305.4 Community Relations Plans
400 - PLANNED REMOVAL AND REMEDIAL ACTIONS (HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES)
401 DETERMINATION OF APPROPRIATE RESPONSE ACTION 4-1
402 PLANNED REMOVAL ACTIONS 4-1
402.1
402.2
402.3
402.4
402.5
402.6
General
Initiation of Planned Removal Action
Lead Agency in Planned Removal Action
Funding Procedures
Community Relations in Planned Removal Action
RRT Involvement in Planned Removal Action
REMEDIAL ACTION
403.1
403.2
403.3
403.4
403.5
403.6
General
State Role
Preliminary Investigations
Types of Remedial Actions
Remedial Investigation
Methods of Remedying Releases
403 REMEDIAL ACTION 4-3
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403.7 Development of Alternatives
403.8 Community Relations in Remedial Actions
403.9 RRT Involvement in Remedial Actions
500 - USE OF DISPERSANTS AND OTHER CHEMICALS 4-5
ANNEXES
I. RRT Membership
II. Federal Response Assistance Director
2.1 Federal Special Forces and Teams
2.2 Federal Agency Offices
2.3 Federal Agency Technical Expertise
2.4 Canadian Agencies
III. Industry Technical Assistance Teams/ Cleanup Services, and
Cleanup Suppliers
3.1 Regionwide Cleanup Contractors and Suppliers
3.2 Oil Spill Cooperatives
3.3 Industry Technical Assistance and Response Teams
IV. Colorado Response Information »
4.1 Poison Control Centers
4.2 State Agency Directory
4.3 Local Cleanup Contractors
4.4 State Legal Authorities Related to Spill Response
4.5 Disposal Sites
4.6 Funding Capabilities
V. Montana Response Information
5.1 Poison Control Centers
5.2 State Agency Directory
5.3 Local Cleanup Contractors
5.4 State Legal Authorities Related to Spill Response
5.5 Disposal Sites
5.6 Funding Capabilities
VI. North Dakota Response Information
6.1 Poison Control Centers
6.2 State Agency Directory
6.3 Local Cleanup Contractors
6.4 State Legal Authorities Related to Spill Response
6.5 Disposal Sites
6.6 Funding Capabilities
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VII. South Dakota Response Information
7.1 Poison Control Centers
7.2 State Agency Directory
7.3 Local Cleanup Contractors
7.4 State Legal Authorities Related to Spill Response
7.5 Disposal Sites
7.6 Funding Capabilities
VIII. Utah Response Information
8.1 Poison Control Centers
8.2 State Agency Directory
8.3 Local Cleanup Contractors
8.4 State Legal Authorities Related to Spill Response
8.5 Disposal Sites
8.6 Funding Capabilities
IX. Wyoming Response Information
9.1 Poison Control Centers
9.2 State Agency Directory
9.3 Local Cleanup Contractors
9.4 State Legal Authorities Related to Spill Response
9.5 Disposal Sites
9.6 Funding Capabilities
X. Documentation and Evidence Collection
10.1 Legal Notices - Oil Discharges
10.2 Legal Notices - Hazardous Substances Releases
10.3 Sample Collection
10.4 Photographs
10.5 Witness Statements
10.6 Written Reports
XI. Containment, Countermeasures, and Cleanup Techniques
11.1 Policy
11.2 Response and Cleanup Techniques
11.3 Special Considerations
XII. Field Guide for Installation of Inclined and "T" Siphons
XIII. EPA Acceptance List
XIV. Federal Executive Orders Related to Spill Response
Executive Order 11735
Executive Order 12316
XV. Topical Directory of Agency Expertise
XVI. National Contingency Plan
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100 INTRODUCTION
101 AUTHORITY
This plan is required by Section 300.42(a) of the National Oil
and Hazardous cubstances Contingency Plan (NCP) (40 CFR Part
300).
102 PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVE
102.1 Purpose. The purpose of this plan is coordination of
timely, effective response by various Federal
agencies and other organizations to discharges of oil
and releases of hazardous substances, pollutants and
contaminants in order to protect public health,
welfare and the environment (NCP, 300.42(a)).
Although this plan includes information on CERCLA
remedial response actions, the primary purpose of the
plan is to provide instructions for response actions
under the removal provisions of the CERCLA and for
response actions under provisions of the CWA.
102.2 Q.b_j.£££.i.y.£. The objective of this plan is to
effectuate the response powers and responsibilities
created by the Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA) and
the authorities established by Section 311 of the
Clean Water Act (CWA), as amended (NCP, 300.1).
103 SCOPE AND PROVISIONS
103.1 fierce.. This Plan applies to all Federal agencies and
is effective for discharges or threats of discharges
of oil into or upon navigable waters of the United
States and adjoining shorelines, releases or
substantial threats of releases of hazardous
substances into the environment, and releases or
substantial threats of releases of pollutants or
contaminants which may present an imminent and
substantial danger to public health or welfare in
Standard Federal Region VIII: The States of
Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah
and Wyoming. In accordance with Sec. 502(7) of the
CWA, the term "navigable waters" means the waters of
the United States, including the territorial seas.
"Waters of the United States" is defined in 40 CFR
Part 122.2.
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103.2 Provisions. This Plan provides:
(A) Division of responsibilities among Federal,
State and local governments in response actions.
(B) Procedure for establishing Federal local
contingency plans.
(C) Procedures for undertaking response actions in
accordance with the CWA and the CERCLA.
(D) Recommended response techniques.
(E) Information on useful facilities and resources
from governmental, commercial, academic and
other commercial sources.
104 ABBREVIATIONS
104.1 Depar£ men t_» Ag en cy Titl e Abb r e v ia t i on s
DOC Department of Commerce
DOD Department of Defense
DOE Department of Energy
DOI Department of Interior
DOJ Department of Justice
DOL Department of Labor
DOT Department of Transportation
EPA Environmental Protection Agency
FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency
HHS Department of Health and Human Services
NIOSH National Institute for Occupational Safety and
Health
NOAA National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration
USCG U.S. Coast Guard
DSDA D.S. Department of Agriculture
104.2 Operational Title Abbreviations
ERT Environmental Response Team
FCO Federal Coordinating Officer
NRC National Response Center
NRT National Response Team
NSF National Strike Force
OSC On-Scene Coordinator
PIAT Public Information Assist Team
PIO Public Information Officer (for an incident)
PST Pacific Strike Team
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RRC Regional Response Center
RRT Regional Response Team
SSC Scientific Support Coordinator
104.3 Other Abbreviations
CWA
CERCLA
FAX
NCP
POLREP
TWX
105 DEFINITIONS
Clean Water Act, as amended
Comprehensive Emergency Response, Compensation
and Liability Act of 1980
Facsimile Transmissions
National Oil and Hazardous Substance Contingency
Plan
Pollution Report
Teletype, Telex Transmissions
Definitions contained herein, unless otherwise specified,
the same as those contained in the NCP, Sec. 300.6.
are
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200 RESPONSIBILITIES AND ORGANIZATION
The Response Team, consisting of representatives from selected
Federal and State agencies, is the regional body responsible
for planning and preparedness functions prior to an oil
discharge or hazardous substances release and provides advice
and assistance to the OSC following such discharges and
releases. The RRT organization and functions are described in
Section 205.
202 STATE AND LOCAL AGENCIES
The Governor of each State in Region VIII has designated an
agency to represent the State on the RRT. State and local
government agencies are encouraged to include contingency
planning for response, consistent with this Plan, in all
emergency and disaster planning. States are also encouraged to
use State authorities to compel potential responsible parties
to undertake response actions, or to themselves undertake
response actions which are not eligible for Federal funding.
203 GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF FEDERAL AGENCIES
203.1 Duties,Assigned^by the President. The President has
delegated certain functions and responsibilities
vested in him by the CWA and CERCLA to Federal
agencies via Executive Orders 11735 and 12316 (Annex
XIV).
203.2 Coordination Among and by Federal Agencies. Federal
agencies shall:
(A) Coordinate their planning and response
activities through the RRT mechanism described
in 205 below.
(B) Coordinate planning and response actions with
affected State and local government and private
entities.
(C) Make facilities or resources, which may be
useful in a Federal Response, available to the
OSC, consistent with agency capabilities and
authorities.
203.3 Emergency Planning Requirements for Federal Agencies!
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204
(A) In accordance with the spirit of Executive Order
Number 12088 (Federal Compliance with Pollution
Control Standards), all Federal Agencies should
develop emergency plans and procedures for
dealing with oil discharges and hazardous
substance releases from facilities under their
jurisdiction. The Federal agencies shall
designate an office which will coordinate
response actions for discharges and releases and
provide a means to contain, mitigate and remove
such discharges or releases in accordance with
this plan. If the responsible Federal agency
does not act properly to contain, mitigate and
remove the discharge or release from its
facility, the EPA or other pre-designated OSC
shall assime those functions (NCP, Sec. 300.33
(b)).
(B) Federal resource management agencies are
encouraged to develop contingency plans for
response co discharges and releases that may
affect resources under their management
authority regardless of the source of the
discharge or release.
(C) Federal, State and local agencies must comply
with the requirements of the Oil Pollution
Prevention Regulations (40 CFR 112) in the same
manner as private owners and operators.
204.1 Designation of Federal, Trustees. Federal trustees
for natural resources lost or damaged as a result of
a discharge of oil or release of a hazardous
substance are designated in Subpart G, Section 300.72
of the NCP.
204.2 Designation^of State^Trustees. The State may act as
a trustee for damage to resources within the boundary
of a State belonging to, managed by, controlled by,
or as pertaining to such State (NCP, Section 300.73).
The State RRT Representative should coordinate State
Trustee responsibilities.
204.3 Responsibilities of Trustees.
(A) The Federal trustees for natural resources shall
be responsible for assessing damages to the
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resources in accordance with regulations
promulgated under Section 301 (c) of CERCLA,
seeking recovery for the losses from the person
responsible or from the recovery for the losses
from the person responsible or from the Fund,
and devising and carrying out restoration,
rehabilitation and replacement plans pursuant to
CERCLA (NCP, Sec. 300.74).
(B) Where there are multiple trustees, because of
co-existing or continguous natural resources or
concurrent jurisdictions, they should coordinate
and cooperate in carrying out these
responsibilities.
205 REGIONAL RESPONSE TEAM
205.1 Membership. Each member agency has designated one
primary member and a minimum of one alternate member
to the RRT. Agencies may send additional
representatives, as observers, to meetings of the
RRT. The Governors of the States within Region VIII
have designated primary and alternate representatives
to the RRT. These designated representatives have
the same status as any Federal member of the RRT.
RRT members are listed in Annex I. Representatives
of local government may participate in RRT meetings
in a non-voting capacity (Preamble to NCP).
205.2 Chairman. Except when the RRT is activated for a
pollution incident, the EPA and the USCG
representative will act as co-chairman. During an
incident response, the Chairman is the EPA Region
VIII Environmental Services Division Director and the
alternate chairman is the EPA Region VIII Emergency
Response Branch Chief. The RRT Chairman may delegate
authority to conduct any RRT meeting to any EPA
Region VIII official.
205.3 Planning and Preparedness Functions
(A) Serves as a standing committee to recommend
changes in the regional response organization as
needed, to revise the regional plan as needed,
and to evaluate the preparedness of the agencies
and the effectiveness of local plans for the
Federal response to discharges and releases.
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(B) Makes a continuing review of regional and local
responses to discharges or releases, considering
available legal remedies, equipment readiness
and coordination among responsible public
agencies and private organizations.
(C) Recommends to the NRT revisions of the NCP based
on observations of response operations.
(D) Reviews OSC actions to help ensure that Federal
regional and Federal local contingency plans are
developed satisfactorily.
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(E) Meets at least annually to review response
actions carried out during the preceding period,
and consider changes in the Federal regional and
Federal local contingency plans.
(F) Provides a letter report on its activities to
the NRT twice a year, no later than January 31
and July 31. This report should, as a minimum,
summarize recent activities, organizational
changes, operational concerns, and efforts to
improve State and local conditions.
205.4 Activation.
(A) The RRT will be activated by the Chairman in the
event of a major (NCP, Sec. 300.6) oil discharge
or for any oil discharge or hazardous substance
release that may pose a substantial threat to
the public health, welfare or to the
environment, or to regionally significant amount
of property (as determined by the OSC with the
concurrence of the Chairman). The time of
activation, place and time of assembly shall be
included in a pollution report (POLREP).
(B) The RRT may be activated during any pollution
emergency by a request from any RRT member to
the Chairman of the team. A request for RRT
activation shall later be confirmed in writing.
(C) Types of activation:
(1) Standby Activation - This is a notice to
some or all RRT members that their services may
be needed and that they are to assume a
readiness posture and await further
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instructions. The activation notice may be
given by telephone.
(2) Partial Activation - This is a notice to
selected RRT members that their services are
required in response to a pollution incident.
The activation notice will specify the service
requested and when the service will be required.
The initial activation notice may be provided by
telephone, but shall be confirmed in writing
(including FAX or TWX).
(3) Full Activation - This is a notice to all
RRT members (except non-affected State
representatives) that their services are
requested in response to a pollution incident.
The activation notice will specify the services
requested from each RRT member. The services of
some members may be limited to advising the OSC
on general matters. The initial activation
notice may be provided by telephone, but shall
be confirmed in writing (including FAX and TWX).
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(D) When activated, the RRT shall meet at a time and
location specified by the Chairman.
205.5 Response Deactivation. Deactivation of the RRT shall
be by agreement between EPA and USCG Team
members. The time of the deactivation shall be
included in a POLREP.
205.6 General_Response Functions. Individual RRT member
response actions may be sought anytime during a
pollution emergency. The degree of response, and
therefore the extent of member activity, will depend
on the particular situation and resources necessary
to effect adequate response. General response
functions of the RRT are to:
(A) Monitor and evaluate reports from the OSC.
(B) Provide advice as requested by the OSC and
recommend course of action for consideration by
the OSC.
(C) Advise the OSC on the duration and extent of
Federal response and recommend to the OSC
specific actions to a discharge or release.
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(D) Request other Federal, State or local
government, or private agencies to provide
resources under their existing authorities to
respond to a discharge or release or to monitor
response operations.
(E) Help the OSC prepare information releases for
the public and for communication with the NRT.
(F) If circumstances warrant, advise the regional or
district head of the agency providing the OSC
that a different OSC should be designated.
205.7 Specific Agency Response Functions. The RRT provides
guidance and advice to the OSC, and appropriate
resources under their jurisdiction to assist in
Federal pollution response efforts as detailed below
and in accordance with Figure 2-1. Agencies are also
encouraged and expected to use their own enforcement
and other legal authorities to assist the OSC in
pollution response efforts. Individual RRT member
agency response functions include:
(A) Department of Agriculture
(1) Agencies shall provide assistance in
investigations to evaluate the magnitude
and severity of discharges occurring on or
affecting resources under its agency's
jurisdiction and in documentation of damage
to natural resources for which they have
trustee responsibilities.
(2) Agencies shall provide advice to the OSC
when response operations are being
performed that affect natural resources
under their management authority.
(3) May provide for emergency landfill disposal
sites on National Forest lands.
(4) May provide, through the Soil Conservation
Service, predictions of the effects of
pollutants on soil and their movements over
and through soil.
(5) May provide assistance in ground
transportation support and in maintaining
and providing communications support.
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(B) Department of Commerce
Shall provide, through NOAA, current and
predicted meteorological and hydrological
support.
(1) Meteorological support will usually be in
the form of:
(a) A description of carrier movement.
(b) Aviation forecast of ceiling,
visibility and weather for aircraft
observation and supply missions.
(c) On-Scene weather forecasts of wind,
weather and visibility.
(2) Hydrological support will usually be in the
form of:
(a) Twenty-four, 48 and 72 hour mean daily
discharge forecasts.
(b) Twenty-four, 48 and 72 hour mean daily
velocity forecasts.
(3) Thirty-day water supply forecasts where
appropriate.
(C) Department of Defense
(1) Shall provide assistance in investigations
to evaluate the magnitude and severity of
discharge on or adjacent to resources under
its agency's jurisdiction and in
documentation of damages to natural
resources under their management authority.
(2) Shall provide the OSC under the
circumstances described in 302.1 (B).
(3) May provide assistance in maintaining
navigation channels, in the removal of
navigation obstructions, and in salvage.
(4) Through the 0. S. Army Corps of Engineers:
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(a) Shall provide assistance in processing
Section 404 (Clean Water Act)
emergency permits when required.
(b) Shall, to the extent possible, alter
the channel flow volumes of water
courses from control structures under
their management authority to reduce
the negative environmental effects of
a pollution incident or assist in
spill response operations.
(5) Through the 0. S. Army:
(a) Shall provide assistance in activating
Explosive Ordinance Detachments when
requested by the OSC.
(b) Shall provide ground and/or air
transportation for personnel, supplies
and equipment, when determined by the
OSC to be the most expedient method of
such transportation.
(6) Through the 0. S. Air Force
(a) Shall provide ground and/or air
transportation for personnel, supplies
and equipment, when determined by the
OSC to be the most expedient method of
sure transportation.
(D) Department of Energy
(1) Shall provide assistance in identifying the
source and extent of radioactive
contamination, and in the removal and
disposal of radioactive discharges. The
Department shall also coordinate with the
OSC in implementing the Interagency
Radiological Assistance Plan.
(E) Department of Health and Human Services
(1) Shall provide information and advice when
chemical discharges violate or may violate
Public Laws administered by the Pood and
Drug Administration (PDA). Any actions
taken by the PDA will be coordinated with
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the OSC during response to a discharge or
potential discharge.
(2) In accordance with Section 104 (.b) of
CERCLA, shall make determinations that
illness, disease or complaints thereof may
be attributable to exposure to a hazardous
substance, pollutant, or contaminant.
(3) Shall provide expert advice and assistance
on actual or potential discharges or
releases that pose a threat to public
health and safety. This activity includes
arranging for assistance by the Centers for
Disease Control when such assistance is
deemed necessary by the OSC or RRT.
(P) Department of Interior
(1) Bureaus shall provide assistance in
investigations to evaluate the magnitude
and severity of discharges on or affecting
facilities or resources under its agency's
jurisdiction and in documentation of damage
to natural resources for which they have
trustee responsibilities.
(2) Bureaus shall provide advice to the OSC
when response operations are being
performed that affect facilities or
resources under their management authority.
(3) May provide technical assistance in
disposal activities, but not actual
disposal sites.
(4) May provide assistance in ground
transportation support and in maintaining
and providing communications support.
(5) Through the 0. S. Pish and Wildlife
Service:
(a) Shall provide advice on migratory
birds, anadromous fish, and endangered
and threatened species.
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(b) Shall coordinate with the State
Representative in establishing bird
collection, cleaning and recovery
centers, and directing the actions of
professional and volunteer groups who
desire to assist in these activities.
(c) May provide advice to State wildlife
resource agencies upon a request by
the State RRT representative.
(6) Through the United States Geological Survey
(DSGS):
(a) May provide expertise in geology and
hydrology.
(7) Through the Bureau of Mines
(a) May provide analytical facilities
which could aid in identifying
inorganic hazardous substances.
(b) May provide technical expertise during
response operations involving
hazardous substance releases from
mining operations.
(8) Through the Office of Surface Mining:
(a) May provide advice in incidents
involving surface coal mining;
abandoned coal mined lands, coal
outcrop fires, mine waste bank
stability, and toxic mine drainage.
(9) Through the Bureau of Reclamation:
(a) Shall provide information on current
and predicted channel flow volumes,
where water courses are controlled by
dams, locks, etc. under the management
of the agency.
(b) Shall, to the extent possible, alter
the channel flow volumes of water
courses from control structures under
their management authority to reduce
the negative environmental effects of
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a pollution incident or assist in
spill response operations.
(10) Through the Bureau of Indian Affairs:
(a) Shall assist in obtaining access to
Indian land areas as needed for
response actions.
(b) Shall coordinate with the incident
Public Information Office Director to
ensure that pertinent information is
made available to tribal authorities
on a timely basis.
(11) Through the Bureau of Land Management:
(a) May provide expertise in the field of
oil and gas drilling, production/
handling and transportation by
pipeline.
(G) Department of Labor *
(1) Shall provide, through the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA),
advice, guidance, and assistance regarding
hazards to persons involved in removal or
control of oil discharges or hazardous
substances releases.
(H) Department of Transportation
(1) Shall provide advice on all DOT regulations
regarding transport of oil and hazardous
substances.
(2) Through the United States Coast Guard:
(a) Shall provide, maintain, and operate a
communications system for base-to-
field and field-to-field communica-
tions at the request of the OSC.
(b) Shall provide all logistics,
procurement, and contracting services
when the CWA Federal Pollution Fund is
activated.
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(i) Logistics services include, but
are not limited to, providing or
arranging for staff lodging,
spill operations center, motor
vehicles, aircraft, financial
record keeping, maintenance of
operations log, and clerical
support.
(ii) Procurement services include
obtaining miscellaneous supplies
and equipment needed for any part
of the operation.
(iii) Contracting services include
issuing and administering all
contracts related to the spill
cleanuup and removal operation.
(c) Shall, as requested by the OSC, direct
and/or monitor containment, recovery
and disposal operations. This
activity includes liaison with all
contractors.
(d) Shall provide the OSC under the
circumstances described in 302.1 (A).
(I) The Environmental Protection Agency
(1) Shall provide expertise on environmental effects
of pollution discharges and environmental
pollution control techniques. EPA will also
advise the RRT and OSC on what degree of hazard
a discharge poses to the public health and
safety.
(2) Shall provide the OSC under the circumstances
described in 302.1 (C).
(3) Shall provide a Scientific Support Coordinator
(SSC) to coordinate scientific support, as set
forth in Annex II (2.1.3).
(4) Shall advise the RRT on the status of response
operations including any needs and problems.
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(5) Shall provide assistance on all legal problems
in contract operations and shall arrange for
aerial reconnaissance and photography, as
necessary.
(6) Shall determine and provide advice/ assisted by
the State Representative, on the degree of
hazard of the discharge or release to public
health and safety and assess the environmental
damage caused by the discharge or release.
(7) Shall assure that Federal land managing agencies
and trustees of natural resources'are notified
promptly of discharge or releases affecting
facilities and resources under jurisdiction (NCP
300.35(b)(9) and 300.55(a)(b)).
(J) The Federal Emergency Management Agency
(1) Shall assist the OSC in determining the
applicability of P.L. 93-288 to a pollution
event.
(2) Shall execute the authorities vested in the
President by Section 104(a) of the CERCLA to the
extent they require permanent relocation of
residents, businesses, and community facilities
or temporary evacuation and housing of
threatened individuals not otherwise provided
for.
(3) Shall provide secondary support, as needed, to
other agencies with primary assignment stated in
subsections A through I above (e.g.
communications).
(K) The State Representative
(1) Shall notify downstream water users of all
discharges and releases that threaten water
users.
(2) Shall make notifications to other State and
local agencies as appropriate.
/
(3) Shall be responsible for:
(a) selection of disposal sites;
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(b) arranging for use of disposal sites; and,
(c) selecting transportation routes to disposal
sites.
(4) Shall make arrangements with the State Civil
Defense Agency (or emergency services agency) to
provide for the security of all on-scene forces
and equipment. This activity includes
establishing local liaison with hospital,
emergency services and police personnel and
restricting access to hazardous areas by non-
essential personnel.
(5) Shall assist the EPA in determining and
providing advice on the degree of hazard of the
discharge or release to public health and safety
and assess the environmental damage caused by
the discharge or release.
(6) Wyoming and North Dakota shall provide the
incident Public Information Office Director.
206 NON-GOVERNMENTAL PARTICIPATION
In a pollution incident, volunteer groups may provide their
services for waterfowl cleaning and rehabilitation. The RRT-
DOI representative, through the Fish and Wildlife Service, and
the State Representative on the RRT shall arrange for and
coordinate these groups. Any scientific support from other
Federal and State agencies or private organizations will be
considered by the Scientific Support Coordinator. The SSC will
coordinate Non-Federal volunteer groups from the scientific
community and representatives from commercial interests to
assure that their research needs and products receive adequate
consideration. The SSC will coordinate these activities with
the Fish and Wildlife Service, Public Information Office
Director and State RRT Representative.
207 CONTINGENCY PLANS
207.1 Federal Regional and Local Plans. Pursuant to the
NCP, Section 300.42(a) and 300.43(b), each RRT shall
designate members from all Federal agencies to
coordinate with the State Representative and the OSC
in developing Federal Regional and Federal Local
Contingency Plans. The EPA shall develop all Plan
drafts and submit them to the RRT for final
concurrence. Once RRT concurrence is received, plans
will be printed and distributed by EPA. The only
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Federal Local Plan that has been developed in Region
VIII is the North Platte River Federal-Local Plan.
This plan is available from the Regional Response
Center.
207.2 State Contingency Plans. Five of the States in
Region VIII - Montana, Utah, Wyoming, North Dakota
and South Dakota - have fully developed and
implemented Environmental Emergency Plans which
supplement and compliment this Plan. Colorado is now
developing an Environmental Emergency Plan. The
State plans may be obtained from appropriate State
offices listed in Annexes IV - IX.
208 SPECIAL FORCES
208.1 Environmental Response Team. The Environmental
Response Team (ERT) has been established to provide
advice, assistance, and scientific support to the OSC
and the RRT (NCP, 300.34(c)). The capabilities of
the ERT and activation procedures are discussed in
Annex II.
208.2 National Strike Force. The National Strike Force
(NSF) has been established by the U.S. Coast Guard to
provide communication support, advice and assistance
for oil and hazardous substances removal (NCP, 300.34
(a)). The capabilities of the NSF and activation
procedures are discussed in Annex II.
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On-Scene
Coordinator
EPA
(Assisting Agencies)
Connnun ica t ions
Pacific Strike Team
(DOD)
(FEMA)
Disposal
State Representative
(State Environmental
Agency)
(DOI)
(DOE)
Forecasting
National Weather
Service
jgistics, Procurement
& Contracts
Pacific Strike Team
USCG, District 2
(DOI) (USDA) (DOD)
RRT
EPA Commerce
DOT DOD
DOI USDA
State Rep. FEMA
DOE DOL
DHEW
Security & Safety
State Representative
(State Civil Defense
Agency)
(DOL)
(DHEW)
Contact Operation
Pacific Strike Team
(EPA)
(DOD)
Environmental Effects
EPA
(State Environmental
Agency)
(Fish & Wildlife
Service)
State Wildlife Agency)
(DOI) (USDA) (DOD)
Information Transfer
EPA
(State Environmental
Agency)
Figure 2-1
OPERATIONAL ASSIGNMENTS
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300 RESPONSE OPERATIONS
301 FIRST OFFICIAL ON-SCENE
301.1 Policy
It is the policy of the RRT, consistent with the
language throughout the NCP, that response actions on
non-Federal lands should be monitored or implemented
(when necessary) by the lowest level of government
with authority and capability to conduct such
activities. The lowest level will generally be local
government agencies. When incident response exceeds
the capability of local government, local agencies
shall request assistance from the State government.
When incident response is total or partially beyond
the capability of the State, the State may request
Federal assistance. The OSC will accept a State or
local request for assistance only from the State RRT
Representative or his designee. The subpart
describes response operation when Federal assistance
is requested or required, but can be used by any
responder as a guide for proper response operations.
V
301.2 Responsibilities
The first official from an RRT agency to arrive at
the site of a discharge or release shall perform
Discovery and Notification actions (301.3) and
Preliminary Assessment Initiation of Action response
actions (301.4) until the predesignated OSC arrives.
301.3 Discovery and Notification
(A) Responsibility of Official. The Official on-
scene shall make the notification specified
below if such notifications have not previously
been made.
(B) Federal Oil Discharge Notification Requirements.
Section 311(b) of the Clean Water Act requires
prompt notification by the responsible party to
the appropriate Federal Agency (33 CFR 153.203),
of spills of oil into or upon navigable waters
of the United States (see 103.1), adjoining
shorelines, or which may affect natural
resources belonging to or under exclusive
management authority of the United States
government.
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Primary notification shall be made to:
National Response Center (NRC)
Washington, D.C.
Toll Free: 1-800-424-8802 (24 hours)
Alternate notification can be made to:
Regional Response Center
Denver, Colorado
(303) 293-1788 (24 hours)
Second Coast Guard District
Operations Center
St. Louis, Missouri
(314) 425-4614 (24 hours)
(C) Federal Hazardous Substance Release Notification
Requirements. Section 103(a) of the CERCLA
requires the party responsible for a release of
a reportable quantity (40 CFR Part 302) of a
hazardous substance to immediately report the
release to the NRC (800-424-8802) as soon as he
has knowledge of the release.
(D) State Notification Requirements. Under appro-
priate State laws or regulations, the designated
Environmental Agency or Department for the State
in which a discharge or release occurs requires
notification. Notification shall be made to:
(1) Colorado
Department of Health
Denver, Colorado
(303) 320-8333 x4160 (Duty Hours)
(303) 370-9395 (Non-Duty Hours)
(2) Montana
Department of Health and Environmental
Sciences
Helena, Montana
(406) 444-2406 (Duty Hours)
(406) 444-6911 (Non-Duty Hours)
(3) North Dakota
North Dakota State Fire Marshall
(701) 224-2434 (Duty Hours)
(701) 224-2121 (24 Hours)
(For oil spills only: (701) 224-2348)
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(4) South Dakota
Department of Water and Natural
Resources
Pierre, South Dakota
(605) 773-3812 (Duty Hours)
(605) 773-3231 (Non-Duty Hours)
(5) Utah
Utah Department of Health
Division of Environmental Health
Salt Lake City, Utah
(801) 533-6145 (24 Hours)
(801) 533-6146 (Duty Hours)
(6) Wyoming
Department of Environmental Quality
Water Quality Division
Cheyenne, Wyoming
(307) 777-7781 (24 Hours)
(E) EQJ:iIic_Atian_Inl£j:iQ.a:tifin. To the extent
possible, the following information should be
provided:
V
(1) The date and time of occurence or discovery
of the discharge or release.
(2) The location of the discharge or release.
(3) The substance which was discharged or
released.
(4) The quantity of material discharged or
released.
(5) The waters affected or threatened by a
discharge or release.
(6) The quantity entering any waters.
(7) Any environmental damage or public health
or safety consequences of the discharge or
release (see Sec. 303.3 (4) (3)).
(8) The party responsible for the discharge or
release.
(9) The cause of the discharge or release.
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(10) The actions being taken to mitigate the
effects of the discharge or release.
(11) Other agencies or parties on-scene.
(12) Other agencies or parties notified.
(13) The name, address, and phone numbers of the
person making the report.
301.4 Preliminary Assessment and Initiation of Action.
(A) Preliminary Assessment. The first Federal
official on-scene shall:
(1) OBSERVE SAFETY PROCEDURES (Section 304).
(2) Evaluate the magnitude and severity of the
discharge or release to public health and
welfare and the environment.
(3) Identify the source and cause of the
discharge or release.
(4) Determine the nature, amount, and location
of the discharge or release.
(5) Assess the feasibility of necessary and
appropriate response actions.
(6) Determine the existence of potential
responsible parties.
(7) Determine the existence of a non-Federal
party or parties ready, willing and able to
undertake proper response.
(8) Contact with the pre-designated OSC to
determine if Federal jurisdiction exists.
(B) Initia±JLan_.Qi_A.£:t.i£nJ. The first Federal
official on-scene:
(1) Shall request the State Representative on
the RRT to notify any downstream water
users of any release or discharge entering
water courses.
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(2) Is authorized to notify the responsible
party of Federal interest and potential
action in the discharge or release. The
precedures for issuing this notice are
prescribed in Section 10.1.1 (oil
discharges) and Section 10.2.1 (hazardous
substances releases) of Annex X. If there
is insufficient time to issue a written
notice, a verbal notice shall be given.
(3) Shall make a reasonable effort to have the
party responsible for the discharge or
release voluntarily and promptly perform
response actions.
(4) Shall ensure adequate surveillance over
whatever actions are initiated by the
responsible party.
(5) If the responsible party is unknown, is
unavailable, or otherwise does not initiate
proper response action:
\
(a) should take whatever response actions
that can be taken safely with
available resources (see 302.2 (I & J)
and Annex XI), and
(b) shall notify the pre-designated OSC as
soon as possible to initiate Federal
funding.
(6) Should make prompt notification to the
Federal land managers and trustees of
affected natural resources in order that
they may initiate appropriate action when
facilities or natural resources have been
or are likely to be damaged.
302 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF QN-SCENE COORDINATOR
302.1 Designation. The USCG, DOD, and EPA shall provide a
pre-designated OSC in Region VIII as specified below.
(A) Hfi££. The USCG Captain of the Port of St.
Louis, Missouri shall serve as pre-designated
OSC for the Missouri River from Sioux City, Iowa
upstream to Gavin's Point Dam for significant
marine/maritime incidents that involve Coast
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Guard regulated waterfront facilities, Coast
Guard inspected vessels, or which impact on
port safety responsibilities or vessel
inspection activities of the Coast Guard under
the Ports and Waterways Safety Act and Federal
Vessel inspection statues.
(B) D_Q_D_. The DOD shall provide the pre-designated
OSC for discharges and releases from DOD
facilities or vessels, and at incidents
involving military weapons and munitions. The
pre-designated OSC is the Officer in Charge of
the facility from which the discharge or release
occurred or the facility having responsibility
for the munitions or weapons involved in the
incident. Response actions for incidents
involving nuclear weapons shall be conducted in
accordance with the joint DOD, DOE and FEMA
"Agreement for Response to Nuclear Incidents and
Nuclear Weapons Significant Incidents" of
January 8, 1981.
(C) ££A« The EPA will provide the pre-designated
OSC for all other discharges and releases
occurring in Region VIII. The following agency
officials are pre-designated OSC's:
Floyd D. Nichols
Richard M. Jones
Martin J. Byrne
Alfred C. Smith
Bennett Young
302.2 Be.fip^nS£._AiLi.iiillfi.- The pre-designated On-Scene
Coordinator shall:
(A) Establish an incident command post.
(B) Ensure that the notifications and actions
required in Section 301 have been performed or
perform those notifications and actions.
(C) When appropriate, activate Federal response
using the CWA Federal Pollution Fund for oil
discharge or the CERCLA Hazardous Substances
Response Trust Fund for hazardous substances
releases. At the time of Fund activation, the
OSC shall ensure that the procedures prescribed
in Sections 10.1.2 or 10.2.2 of Annex X
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regarding issuing a "Notice of Federal
Assumption of Response Activities" are followed.
(D) Advise the official on-scene of the timing and
nature of subsequent response actions that will
be taken by the pre-designated OSC or other
agencies or organizations.
(E) Immediately notify the RRT and NRT of an actual
or potential major discharge or release.
(F) Call upon RRT resources to assist in determining
the necessary facts about a particular discharge
or release such as its magnitude or potential
impact on human health and welfare.
(G) Fully inform and coordinate closely with the RRT
during a response to major discharges or
significant releases to insure the maximum
effectiveness of the Federal effort in
protecting natural resources and the environment
from pollutant damage.
(H) Obtain the advice of federal natural resource
trustee or facility managers regarding response
operations affecting resources or facilities
under their jurisdiction.
(I) ENSURE THE SAFETY OF FEDERAL RESPONSE PERSONNEL
(see 304).
(J) Conduct the following actions/ as appropriate,
in response to ail discharges (see Annex XI for
techniques).
(1) Install containment devices, e.g.
Trenching and Diking
Siphon Dams (see Annex XII)
Filter Fences
Booms
Stream Diversion or Impoundment
Gelling and Chemical Agents (see 500)
(2) Implement countermeasures, e.g.
Control the water discharge from
upstream impoundments
Mitigate contamination of water
supplies
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(3) Collect and remove oil from water courses
and adjoining shorelines, e.g.
Skimmers
Sorbents
Dredging
High Pressure Water
Physical/Chemical Treatment
(4) Mitigate damage to waterfowl and other
wildlife. Advice provided by the Fish and
Wildlife Service (DOI) on response actions
that may affect Federally endangered and
threatened species shall be considered at
all times and shall be binding on the OSC,
unless, in his judgment, actions contrary
to this advice must be taken to protect
human life (NCP Sec. 300.57(b)).
(5) Ensure adequate disposal of removed
materials in accordance with State and
Federal regulations.
(K) Conduct the following actions, as appropriate,
in response to hazardous substance releases (see
Annex XI for techniques).
(1) Recommend to appropriate authorities the
evacuation of threatened individuals.
(2) Limit access to the release area, e.g.
barricades, security fences, etc.
(3) Collect and analyze samples (air, water,
soil as appropriate) to determine source
and dispersion of the release.
(4) Contain the spread of the release, e.g.
Trenching and Diking
Siphon Dams (for floating substances)
Filter Fences (for floating
substances)
Booms (for floating substances)
Water Sprays
Stream Diversion or Impoundment
Gelling or Chemical Agents (see 600)
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(5) Implement Countermeasure, e.g.
Neutralization
Treatment of water supplies (e.g.
Activated Carbon)
Providing alternate water supplies
Control the water discharge from
upstream impoundments
On-site physical/chemical treatment
(6) Collect and remove released hazardous
substances/ e.g.
Skimmers (floating substances)
Sorbents
Dredging
On-site physical/chemical treatment
(7) Ensure adequate disposal of released
substances. Moving of hazardous substances
off-site must comply with regulations
promulgated under the Resource Conservation
and Recovery Act (RCRA). Under certain
circumstances, some of the procedural
requirements of the RCRA regulations can be
waived. The circumstances are described in
the regulations.
(L) Keep the public informed of response action (see
305).
(M) Arrange for scientific support coordination as
needed (see 2.1.3 in Annex II).
(N) Issue reports as specified in 302.4.
302.3 Documentation and Cost Recovery. Documentation (see
Annex X) shall be collected and maintained to support
all response actions taken and to form the basis for
cost recovery (see 303). The documentation shall be
sufficient to prove the source and circumstances of
the incident, the responsible party or parties, and
the impact and potential impacts to the public health
and welfare and the environment. When appropriate,
documentation should also be collected for scientific
understanding of the environment and for research and
development of improved response methods and
technology.
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302.4 Pollution Reports.
(A) Pollution Reports (PQLREPSl. Following RRT
activations for major or potential major
incidents, the OSC shall submit timely POLREPS.
The POLREPS will include all pertinent
information about daily happenings/ work
progression, current and planned activities and
shall be sent via telegram or similar
appropriate means through the RRT to the NRC.
The USCG standard POLREP format (Figure III-l,
page 3-20 shall be used.)
(B) QSC Reports, within 60 days after termination
of Federally directed (funded) operations, the
OSC shall compile all pertinent information
about the discharge and subsequent removal and
disposal operations, and sufficient
documentation to fulfill requirements of an
official OSC Project Report. This report shall
contain sufficient information for cost recovery
and penalty assessment purposes, and provide the
information specified in the NCP, Sec.
300.56(c). Distribution of the report shall be
as prescribed in Sec. 300.56 of the NCP and in
accordance with any internal procedures
prescribed by the Agency providing the OSC.
302.5 MultJ--Regional Responses. There shall be only one
OSC at any time during the course of response
operation. If a pollution incident transects or
moves across Federal regional boundaries, the
response mechanism of each Region will be activated,
and authority will rest with the pre-designated OSC
most impacted by the incident (NCP Sec. 300.35(b)).
303 FUNDING
303.1 fi e.H£ j: A1 _££££££. Hiss. The person or persons
responsible for a discharge or release are liable for
the cost of cleanup. The OSC shall attempt to have
the party responsible for the discharge or release
voluntarily assume responsibility for containment,
removal and disposal operations. If the OSC
determines that the responsible party has not or will
not act promptly to remove or mitigate the discharge
of oil or release of hazardous substances, he may
initiate response actions pursuant to administrative
procedures for the Funds established by the Clean
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Water Act or CERCLA. Action will be initiated by the
Agency administrating the funding mechanism to
recover such expenditures from the party responsible
for the discharge (if known).
303.2 CWA Federal Pollution Fund (Oil Discharges)
(A) Activation and Use. The Federal Pollution Fund,
administered by the Commandant-USCG, was
established pursuant to Section 311(k) of the
CWA for response to oil discharges. Regulations
governing the administration and use of this
Fund are contained in 33 CFR Part 153. The
Commander of the Second Coast Guard District has
published a document entitled "On-Scene
Coordinator's Guidelines for Use of the
Pollution Fund" (D2INST M16465.3). Upon
activation by the OSC, this Fund is available to
pay direct allowable response costs authorized
by the OSC and to reimburse appropriate and
reasonable response costs authorized in ad-
vance by the pre-designated OSC by Federal and
State agencies. The costs of any agency
activities not authorized by the OSC will be
funded from normal agency operating budgets.
(B) Cost Recovery. All agencies participating in a
Federal response action must submit an itemized
account of all recoverable costs to the OSC
within 30 days after the termination of the
response actions. The OSC will forward these
costs to the USCG for cost recovery action. All
funds recovered from the discharge will be
deposited in the Pollution Fund to support
future Federal response efforts.
(C) Recoverable Expenses. A discharger is liable
for all salary, overhead, and administrative
costs of agencies involved in a Federal removal
action. Recoverable costs include:
(1) Direct expenditures from the Fund.
(2) Reimbursable agency expenditures.
(3) Personnel costs, including costs for
personnel assigned to operate or man
facilities.
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(4) Equipment costs, including any hourly rate
for depreciation and maintenance determined
by applying generally accepted accounting
principles.
(5) Overhead and depreciation expenses.
(6) All other costs incurred as a direct result
of Phase III (NCPf Sec. 300.53) response
activities.
(D) Reimbursable Expenses. Some of the recoverable
expenses are also reimbursable expenses.
Reimbursable expenses (for activities requested
and authorized by the OSC) include, but are not
limited to, the following "out-of-pocket" costs
specifically and directly incurred as a result
of the recovery activity:
(1) Travel costs (transportation and per diem).
(2) Overtime for civilian personnel.
(3) Incremental maintenance costs of vessels,
aircraft, vehicles and equipment to the
extent that these costs are increased by
the hours they are utilized for pollution
response.
(4) Fuel expended by vessels, aircraft,
vehicles and equipment in connection with
response activity.
(5) Supplies, materials and minor equipment
procured specifically for recovery
activity.
(6) Rental or lease costs for equipment
obtained specifically for the recovery
activity.
(7) Payments to private contractors, States and
political subdivisions thereof for cost
incurred as a result of recovery activity.
(8) Payment of temporary employment.
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(E) Reimbursement: Procedures
(1) Federal Agencies. To seek reimbursement
from the Fund, Federal agencies must submit
their reimbursable expenses on Form SF
1080, "Voucher for Transfer between
Appropriations and/or Funds", to the OSC
for certification. The OSC w:!. 11 submit
certified requests for reimbursement to
USCG, Commander, Second Coast Guard
District (MEPS) within 60 days after
completion of cleanup action (33 CFR
153.417). The USCG will effect transfer of
funds to the agency requesting
reimbursement and prepare a billing for the
discharger from information on recoverable
expenditures on the DSCG Form "Personnel,
Vehicle and Mispellaneous Cost Accounting
Sheet" (available from DSCG).
(2) State Agencies. State agencies that do not
have a formal agreement with the USCG on
methods and procedures for reimbursement
must submit a letter to the OSC requesting
reimbursement. This letter must include a
detailed itemized statement of reimbursable
expenditures.
303.3 CERCLA Hazardous Substances Response Trust Fund
(A) Activation and Use
(1) The EPA and USCG have authority to expend
funds from the Trust Fund for response
action in accordance with provisions of
Subpart F of the NCP. The geographic areas
of jurisdiction are the same as for pre-
designated OSC's (302.1). When EPA
provides the OSC, the EPA Regional
Administrator has authority to approve Fund
expenditures not to exceed $1,000,000;
expenditures exceeding $1,000,000 must be
approved by EPA Headquarters. When the
USCG provides the OSC, the USCG-OSC has the
authority to approve Fund expenditures not
to exceed $50,000.
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(2) Other Federal Agencies have authority to
expend Trust Fund money in accordance with
Interagency Agreements (IAG) and Memoranda
of Understanding (MOU) with EPA.
Reimbursement of Agency expenditures will
be in accordance with the procedures
specified in these lAG's and MOU's.
(3) The Trust Fund may be used to undertake
immediate removal actions when the agency
providing the OSC determines that
initiation of such action will prevent or
mitigate immediate and significant risk of
harm to human life or health or to the
environment from such situations as:
(a) Human, animal, or food chain exposure
to acutely toxic substances.
(b) Contamination of a drinking water
supply.
(c) Fire and/or explosion.
(d) Similarly acute situations.
A list of typical response actions is
provided in Sec. 300.65 (D) of the NCP.
(4) Expenditures of Trust Fund money by a State
must be in accordance with a contract or
cooperative agreement between EPA and that
State.
(B) Cost Recovery. The EPA will make all decisions
regarding recovery of expenditures from the
Trust Fund. All agencies expending Trust Funds
must submit an itemized account of all funds
expended in accordance with provisions of lAG's,
MOO's, Contracts or Cooperative Agreements with
EPA.
(C) Reimbursement Procedures. Reimbursement of
Agency expenditures will be in accordance with
procedures specified in lAG's, MOU's, Contracts,
and Cooperative Agreements with EPA.
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303.4 State Funding Availability. The States within Region
VIII have limited funds available for conducting
initial response action. The availability of funds
from each State are discussed in Annexes IV-IX.
304 SAFETY OF PERSONNEL
304.1 Personnel Safety Procedures. Personnel responding to
a spill incident experience the greatest exposure
risk. The hazards associated with spill response can
be minimized by developing and maintaining an
inventory of protective equipment and establishing
general guidelines and procedures for response
actions. Protective clothing consisting of gloves,
rubber boots and coveralls may be sufficient to
protect individuals responding to oil spills, whereas
portable communication units and a thorough knowledge
of protective equipment limitations must be available
to individuals responding to hazardous substance
spills.
General procedures to be observed during any spill
response may inlcude, but are»not limited to:
(A) Unless the spill involves a known substance,
approach on the assumption that the material is
EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS.
(B) Always approach a spill site from upwind with a
predetermined escape route established.
(C) Avoid contact with the spilled material,
contaminated containers, wreckage, debris, etc.
as much as possible.
(D) DO NOT SMOKE and have all possible ignition
sources removed.
(E) Restrict access to the spill area by roping or
barricading the entire spill area and
establishing one, easily controlled point of
entry.
(F) If unidentified odors, fuming liquids, or gases
are present, DO NOT approach the area.
(G) Establish a "buddy system" and rescue mechanism
so that one person can safely and quickly
extricate his "buddy", who has entered the spill
area, without endangering himself.
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(H) Establish reliable communications between
persons entering the spill area and those
remaining outside.
(I) Locate, identify and inform the nearest source
of medical aid.
(J) If injuries or fatalities are involved, alert
the medical personnel of the transporting unit
and at the destination point of proper
protection and/or decontamination procedures and
all available information about the materials
involved.
304.2 Worker Health and Safety. The OSHA representative on
the RRT will be responsible for assuring that all
response operations in removal or remedial actions
conform to OSHA requirements. The OSC will consult
with the OSHA representatives to ensure the safety of
all response personnel on scene, including private
contractors, and that an awareness of the potential
hazards to health and safety be included in all
response operations.
304.3 Safety Assistance Available. Spills of oil and
hazardous substances can pose a significant threat to
the safety and health of any individuals who may come
in contact with the spilled substance accidently or
through response, cleanup or disposal actions. While
the greatest exposure risk lies with the response and
cleanup personnel, there is also a risk to the
general public, through unknowing exposure to spilled
hazardous substances. Personnel safety
considerations are paramount until spill effects are
mitigated or residues finally disposed. Protection
of the health and safety of these individuals can be
greatly enhanced by early coordination with, and
requesting assistance from, the following groups:
(A) Fire Departments - can provide significant
expertise and assistance in controlling
flammable and explosive substances and effecting
vapor suppression at the spill site.
(B) Police Departments - can provide isolation of
the spill site, effective crowd control and
resources for evacuation of downstream and
downwind residents.
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(C) Public Works Departments - can greatly assist in
tracking and locating spills which enter storm
and/or sanitary sewer systems; alerting waste
treatment plants to minimize spill damage to
these facilities; alert residents to hazards
from damage to these facilities; alert residents
to hazards from gases or vapors which may enter
their homes via sanitary sewers; and/ in
obtaining permission to utilize stand-by
clarifiers, tankage, etc. for temporary
containment.
(D) Hospital, clinics and medical centers - can
provide assistance in determining health
effects, and providing emergency treatment for
response personnel or members of the general
public inadvertently exposed to the spilled
substance.
305 PUBLIC INFORMATION AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS
305.1 Policy
t
(A) Federal. When a major discharge or significant
release occurs, it is imperative that the public
be provided prompt, accurate information on the
nature of the discharge or release 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 misinformation. National
administrative policy and the Freedom of
Information Act both call for maximum disclosure
of information.
(B) State. The RRT representatives for the States
of Colorado, Montana, South Dakota, and Utah
have agreed that EPA will assume the lead role
in supplying public information during a
response operation. The States of Wyoming and
North Dakota, while coordinating with EPA,
reserve the right to issue any public
information that they feel to be in the best
interest of the State.
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305.2 Public Information Procedures
(A) Major Discharges and Releases. When the RRT is
activated, the Chairman shall designate a public
information specialist to serve as the Director
of the incident Public Information Office (PIO).
The Director may be a State employee (see
305.1(B) above), an EPA employee, or a member of
the DSCG Public Information Assistance Team (see
305.3). Any RRT member may request to place a
representative on the Director's staff to advise
and assist the Director. The OSC shall
determine the location of the incident PIO. At
the request of the Director, appropriate
professional and clerical assistance will be
provided by one or more of the RRT agencies.
The agency providing the OSC shall assure that
the incident PIO has sufficient spacer equipment
and supplies to function properly. The Director
shall:
(1) Coordinate all public information
activities for the OSC and, upon special
request, for other official visitors.
(2) Have free access to all meetings of the RRT
and consult on the possible non-Federal
reaction to the courses of action being
considered by the RRT.
(3) Coordinate all press releases and other
items of public information with the
appropriate State RRT Representative for
the area in which the discharge or release
has occurred.
(4) Assure that the news releases issued
accurately describe each Agency's
contribution to the response effort.
(5) Coordinate with the Scientific Support
Coordinator regarding salesmen and other
individuals having a commercial interest to
assure that a proper evaluation of their
products can be made.
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(B) atJa£i_nis£liaj:3fi£_.and_.B£lfiAS££. During a
pollution incident for which the RRT is not
activated, the EPA staff will, in cooperation
with the State RRT Representative, provide
appropriate public information service.
305.3 Public Information Assistance Te.am. The United
States Coast Guard Headquarters in Washington, D.C.
has established a Public Information Assistance Team
(PIAT) (NCP, Sec. 300.34(e)). This team, available
by request of the OSC, can provide assistance to the
OSC and RRT in meeting the requirements for public
information during a pollution indicent. See Annex
II for additional information.
305.4 Community Relations Plans
(A) A Community Relations Plan must be developed for
all response actions (except as noted in B
below). Such plans must specify the
communications activities which will be
undertaken during the response. To the extent
possible, the RRT shouvld be involved in the
development and implementation of the Plan.
(B) For response actions to initiate prompt short-
term response, a formal plan is not required if
plan development would delay an action to abate
immediate and significant threat to public
health or the environment. In such cases the
procedures regarding public information
specified in 305.2 will be used.
(C) The following techniques may be used by the OSC
to provide the information needed by the
community affected:
(1) Updated briefings for local officials.
(2) Press briefings, conferences, or site
tours.
(3) Public consultations: face-to-face
informal meetings with small groups of
interested citizens, perhaps in a
residence.
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POLREP Number
Name of Responsible Party
Magnitude, Type of Waterway Affected, Name of Pollutant
Name of Waterway Affected
Case Number
EXAMPLE;
POLREP fl
XYZ Oil Company
Major Inland Crude Oil Spill
North Platte River near Casper, Wyoming
EPA Case Number W84000
1. SITUATION;
A. (time, local) Notification information, give names and
telephone number or frequency.
B. (time, local! Investigator on-scene. Give description of
spill and initial efforts to clean up.
C. WY
2. ACTION TAKEN;
List chronologically every action taken by the OSC with regard
to the spill. For Federally funded spills the latest estimates
of funds expended shall be included.
3. FUTURE PLANS AND RECOMMENDATIONS;
4. CASE PENDS/CLOSED; (NO) VIOLATION REPORT TO FOLLOW
Figure 3-1
General PQLREP Format
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400 PLANNED REMOVAL AND REMEDIAL ACTIONS (HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES)
401 DETERMINATION OF APPROPRIATE RESPONSE ACTION
The NCP provides for more extensive investigation of . an
incident to determine appropriate actions (1) upon completion
of an immediate removal action, or (2) when a preliminary
assessment indicates that Fund-financed response other than an
immediate removal may be necessary. Inspections should be
performed jointly by the OSC and/or State officials responsible
for providing Fund-financed response and those responsible for
enforcing legal requirements. The evaluation may include
investigations, monitoring, surveys, sampling and other
information gathering as appropriate. If the evaluation
results in a determination that further immediate removal is
required, a request to initiate or continue immediate removal
should be initiated as outlined in Section 303.3 of this Plan.
If the evaluation results in a determination that planned
removal is appropriate, the responding parties should proceed
according to Section 402 of this Plan. If the evaluation
results in a determination that the State wishes to submit the
site for the National Priorities List, the methods outlined in
Section 300.68 of the NCP should be followed.
402 PLANNED REMOVAL ACTIONS *
402.1 General. (NCP, Section 300.67 (a)). Planned Removals
may be undertaken pursuant to a contract or
cooperative agreement between EPA and the State when
the lead agency, EPA or the State, determines that:
(A) There would be substantial cost savings by
continuing a response action with the equipment
and resources mobilized for an immediate removal
action; or
(B) The public and/or environment will be at risk
from exposure to hazardous substances if
response is delayed at a release not on the
National Priorities List.
402.1 Initiation of Planned Removal Action
(A) The OSC shall analyze the removal options
available and prepare a cost estimate of each
option.
(B) A Planned Removal Action must be requested by
the Governor of the affected State or his
designee. The written request to the Regional
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Administrator must contain assurance of the
State's willingness to participate in a specific
planned removal action and intent to provide the
minimum cost-share contribution (NCP/ Section
300.67(b)).
402.3 Lead Agency in Planned Removal Action
(A) When EPA is the lead agency, a Procurement
Request Rationale (14-Point Document) must be
completed before an approved Planned removal can
proceed.
(B) When the affected State is the lead agency, a
cooperative agreement covering contractor
procurement and types of documentation must be
negotiated between the affected State and EPA.
402.4 Funding Procedures. (NCP, Section 300.76(e)). A
planned removal shall not continue after $1 million
dollars has been obligated for response or six months
has elapsed from the date of initial response
(including an immediate removal action) to the
release unless:
(A) Continued response actions are immediately
required to prevent, limit or mitigate an
emergency.
(B) There is an immediate risk to public health or
welfare or the environment.
(C) Such assistance will not otherwise be provided
on a timely basis, obligations from the Fund,
other than those authorized by Section 1204(b)
of CERCLA.
402.5 Community Relations in Planned Removal Action. The
OSC will prepare a community relations plan for all
planned removals. The plan will be developed after
consultations with local officials and other involved
citizens. After the planned removal, a report will
be assembled by the OSC consisting of a complete list
of community relations and an evaluation of the
effectiveness of the community relations program.
The RRT should be involved in the development and
implementation of the plan.
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402.6 RRT Involvement in Planned Removal Action. Appro-
priate RRT members should be involved in the planning
and decision-making process for planned removal
actions in order to provide expertise that may-be
available. At a minimum, a briefing for RRT members
shall be conducted prior to initiating a planned
removal action.
403 REMEDIAL ACTION
403.1 General. Remedial actions are those responses to
releases on the National Priorities List that are
consistent with permanent remedy to prevent or
mitigate the migration of a release of hazardous
substance into the environment (NCP/ Section
300.68(a)).
403.2 State's Role. Fund-financed remedial actions and the
affected State's participation are outlined in
Section 300.62 of the NCP.
403.3 Preliminary Investigation. The Remedial Project
Manager (RPM) and the State will conduct preliminary
investigations to determine the need for a remedial
investigation and feasibility study. The preliminary
assessment will serve as the basis for the
development of alternative remedial actions.
403.4 Types of Remedial Actions
(A) Initial remedial measures are actions that are
determined feasible and necessary to limit
exposure to a significant health or
environmental hazard and if such measures are
cost-effective (NCP, Section 300.68(e) (1)).
(B) £jQUj:c_e._c.oji.tj:o_l remedial actions may be
appropriate if a substantial concentration of
hazardous substances remain at or near the area
where they were originally located and
inadequate barriers exist to retard migration of
substances into the environment (NCP, Section
300.68(e) (2)).
(C) Q_£.£j;.si£..£ remedial actions to minimize and
mitigate the migration of hazardous substances
and the effects of such migration may be taken
when the lead agency determines that source
control remedial action may not effectively
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mitigate and minimize the threat to public
health, welfare, or the environment (NCP,
Section 300.68(e) (3)).
403.5 Remedial Investigation. The remedial investigation
will be performed by the lead agency and include
sampling, monitoring, information gathering and a
review of the preliminary investigation. The purpose
of the remedial investigation is to determine the
appropriate type of remedial action.
403.6 Methods of Remedying Releases. Section 300.70 of the
National Contingency Plan lists possible methods of
remedying releases in taking response actions. Five
methods are listed in this section:
(A) Engineering Methods for On-Site Actions -
including air emission control, surface water
control, groundwater controls, and contaminated
water and sewer lines.
(B) Treatment Technologies - including gaseous
emissions treatment, direct waste treatment
methods, and contaminated soils and sediments.
(C) Off-Site Transport for Storage, Treatment,
Destruction or Secure Disposition - including
contaminated soils and sediments removed from
the site.
(D) Provisions of Alternative Water Supplies.
(E) Relocation.
403.7 Development of Alternatives.
(A) A number of alternative remedial actions will be
developed based on the remedial investigation.
(B) Each alternative should be evaluated according
to cost, effects of the alternative, and
acceptable engineering practice.
(C) After an initial screening, the remaining
alternatives will be evaluated in more detail.
(D) The alternative selected will be determined by
the lead agency based on cost-effectiveness.
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403.8 Community ReJ^fttions in Remedial Actions. Community
relation activities can be divided into seven stages
corresponding to the technical activities in the
remedial action process:
(A) Evaluation of Appropriate Response.
(B) Determination of Appropriate Response - Remedial
Actions.
(C) Remedial Investigation through Development of
Alternative Steps.
(D) Selection of the Most Cost-Effective
Alternative.
(E) Design Remedial Action.
(F) Implement Remedy.
(G) Monitoring and Documentation.
These community relations activities will be
developed and implemented by the EPA Regional Office.
403.9 RRT Involvement in Remedial Actions. For remedial
actions the RRT may not need to be activated or may
need to be partially activated or have available only
those members who are directly affected or can
provide direct response assistance (NCP, Section
300.34(f)(4)).
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500 USE OF DISPERSANTS AND OTHER CHEMICALS
Annex XIII contains the EPA Acceptance List of dispersants and other
chemicals at the time of writing this Plan. EPA will continue to
review products for inclusion on this list. In Region VIII, the OSC
with the concurrence of the EPA Representative on the RRT and in
consultation with the State RRT Representative (or his designee) may
authorize the use of dispersants and other chemicals from this
Acceptance List for response to oil discharges on a case-by-case
basis.
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(303) 236-9427
(FTS) 236-9427
(303) 497-5411
ANNEX I
RRT MEMBERSHIP
1.1 FEDERAL REPRESENTATIVES
1.1.1 Department: of Agriculture
James F. Torrence Office:
Regional Forester
USDA - Forest Service
Box 25127
Lake wood, Colorado 80225
H. Taylor, Alternate
Dr. Walter Huber, Alternate Office:
Food Safety & Inspection Service
2995 Baseline Road, Room 105
Boulder, Colorado 80302
1.1.2 Department of Commerce
(A) Planning Member i
Johnny S. Smith Office:
National Weather Service (NOAA)
Room 1836
601 East 12th Street
Kansas City, Missouri 64106
Laurence G. Shaffer, Alternate
(B) Operational Hydro-Meteorological Support Members
(1) Colorado
Maurice E. Pautz, MIC
NWS Forecast Office
10230 Smith Road
Denver, Colorado 80239
Office: (303) 361-0664 (24 hrs.)
(FTS) 564-0661
(2) Montana
William Rammer, MIC
NWS Forecast Office
5010 9th Avenue S.
Great Falls, Montana
Office: (406) 453-2081 or 453-3081 (24 hrs.)
(FTS) 585-1311
(816) 374-3239/3230
(FTS) 758-3239/3230
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(3) North Dakota
Don Stoltz, MIC
NWS Forecast Office
P.O. Box 1016
Bismarck, North Dakota 58501
Office: (701) 223-4582 (24 hrs.)
(FTS) 783-4224
(4) South Dakota
Rollin Mannie, MIC
NWS Forecast Office
#1 Weather Lane
Foss Field
Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57104
Office: (605) 336-9751 (24 hrs.)
(FTS) 588-5231
(5) Utah
Bill Alder, MIC
NWS Forecast Office
Executive Terminal Bldg.
337 North 2370 West
Salt Lake City, Utah 84116
Office: (801) 524-5231 (24 hrs.)
(FTS) 588-5231
(6) Wyoming
Bill Parker, MIC
NWS Forecast Office
400 Morrie Avenue
Cheyenne, Wyoming 82001
Office: (307) 772-2376 (24 hrs.)
(307) 638-6437 (24 hrs.)
(FTS) 328-2468
1.1.3 Department of Defense
(A) United States Army
Major Easton Office: (415) 561-5671 (EOC)
Operations Readiness Division (Can be accessed
AFKC-OP-OR directly on FTS)
Presidio of San Francisco
San Francisco, California 92129
Captain Joe Henry, Alternate
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(B) United States Air Force
1.1.4
1.1.5
Allen Gould Office:
Environmental Planner
U.S. Air Force
3415 ABG/DEEV
Lowry Air Force Base
Denver, Colorado 80230
Vacant, Alternate
(C) Corps of Engineers
Ken Harris Office:
Emergency Operations Planner
Missouri River Division Home:
Army Corps of Engineers
P.O. Box 103, Downtown Station
Omaha, Nebraska 68101
Douglas Strobehn, Alternate
Department of Energy
v
Stephen W. Farkas Office:
Emergency Planning Specialist
(303) 370-3315
(303) 370-4543(24 hr)
Department of Energy
Idaho Operations Office
785 DOE Place
Idaho Falls, Idaho 83402
Gerald C. Bowman
(Primary)
John Barry, Alternate
(Secondary)
Home;
Office:
Home:
Office:
Home:
(402) 221-7216
(FTS) 864-7216
(402) 895-3263
(402) 468-5394
Office
(208) 526-1367
(FTS) 583-1367
(208) 523-3443
(208)
(FTS)
(208)
(208)
(FTS)
(208)
526-1386
583-1386
529-2061
526-0193
583-0193
524-1782
Department of Health and Human Services
Edwin L. Esparza Office:
Director, Investigations Branch
Food and Drug Administration
Room 500
721 19th Street
Denver, Colorado 80202
Wayne Bobbitt, Alternate
Stan Reno, Alternate
(303) 844-4915
(FTS) 564-4915
(202) 737-0557
(Non-Duty Hrs. in
Washington, D.C.)
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1.1.6
Department of the Interior
Robert Stewart Office;
Regional Environmental Officer
Department of Interior Home;
Denver Federal Center
Building 67, Room 488
P.O. Box 25007
Denver, Colorado 80225
1.1.7 Department of Labor
Bobby E. Glover Office:
Occupational Safety & Health Admin.
Federal Building, Room 1554
1961 Stout Street
Denver, Colorado 80294
John Healy, Alternate
1.1.8 Department of Transportation
Capt. Ralph Bartels Office:
United States Coast Guard
2nd Coast Guard District
Department of Transportation
1430 Olive Street
St. Louis, Missouri 63103
CDR. Robert Luchun, Alternate
1.1.9 Environmental Protection Agency
Robert L. Duprey, Director Office;
Waste Management Division
One Denver Place
999 18th Street
Suite 1300, 8HWM-ER
Denver, Colorado 80202-2413
Richard M. Jones, Alternate
1.1.10 Federal Emergency Management Agency
Fred Stillman Office:
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Denver Federal Center, Bldg. 710
Box #25267
Denver, Colorado 80225-0267
Cheryl A. Crisler, Alternate
(303) 236-6900
(FTS) 776-6900
(303) 986-9608
(303) 844-3061
(FTS) 564-3061
(202) 523-8117
(Non-Duty Hrs. in
Washington, D.CO
(314) 425-4655
(314) 425-4614
(FTS) 279-4614(24 Hr)
(303) 293-1723
(Duty Hours)
(303) 293-1788(24 Hr)
(FTS) 564-1723
(303) 235-4816
(Duty Hours)
(FTS) 322-4951
(303) 235-4900
(Non-Duty Hrs.
diverts to
Washington, D.C.)
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i.2 STATE REPRESENTATIVES. RRT
1.2.1
1.2.2
1.2.3
1.2.4
1.2.5
(303) 320-8333 X4177
(303) 370-9395
(Non-Duty Hrs.)
Colorado
Fred Matter Office:
Water Quality Control Division
Department of Health
4210 East llth Avenue
Denver, Colorado 80220
Joan Sowinski, Alternate
Montana
•
Richard Pedersen Office: (406) 444-2406
Water Quality Bureau (FTS) 587-2406
Department of Health & Environmental Sciences
Cogswell Building (406) 444-6911
Helena, Montana 59601 (Non-Duty Hrs.)
Tom Ellenhoff, Alternate
North Dakota
Mike Voracheck Office: (701) 224-2434
Haz. Materials Coordinator (Duty Hrs.)
North Dakota State Fire Marshal's Office
State Capitol Building Emergency: (701) 224-2121
Bismarck, North Dakota 58505-0155 (In ND 1-800-472-2121)
Dana Mount, Alternate - Health Department
Office: (701) 224-2348
South Dakota
Leland Baron
Office of Water Quality
Office:
Department of Water and Natural Resources
(605) 773-3296
(Duty Hrs.)
Foss Office Building
Pierre, South Dakota 57501
Dave Pfahler, Alternate
Utah
Calvin K. Sudweeks, Chief Office:
Bureau of Water Pollution Control
Department of Health
Division of Environmental Health
P.O. Box 45500
Salt Lake City, Utah 84145-0500
Dale D. Parker, Alternate Office:
(605) 773-3231
(Non-Duty Hrs.)
(801) 533-6146
(Duty Hrs.)
(801) 533-6145(24 Hr)
(801) 533-4145
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1«2»6 Wyoming
LeRoy C. Feusner Office: (307) 777-7781(24 Hr)
Oil & Hazardous Substances Response Supervisor
Department of Environmental Quality
Water Quality Division
Herschler Building
Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002
Jack Strohman, First Alternate
Engineering Control Supervisor
Department of Environmental Quality
Herschler Building
Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002
Edwin S. Usui, Second Alternate
Disaster & Civil Defense Division
5500 Bishop Avenue Office: (307) 777-7566
Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002 Home: (307) 635-5387
1.2.7 The Navano Nation
Harold W. Tso, Director Office: (602) 871-6359
The Navajo Nation 871-6360
Division of Resources
P.O. Box 308
Window Rock, Arizona 86515
Louise A. Linkin, Director Office: (602) 871-6534
(Alternate) 871-6535
The Navajo Nation 871-6536
Environmental Protection Administration
P.O. Box 308
Window Rock, Arizona 86515
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ANNEX II
FEDERAL RESPONSE ASSISTANCE DIRECTORY
2.1 FEDERAL SPECIAL FORCES AND TEAMS
2.1.1 National Strike Force (NSFl. The National Strike Force
(NSF) consists of the Strike Teams established by the USCG
on the Atlantic, Pacific, and Gulf Coasts and includes
emergency task forces to provide communications support,
advice and assistance for oil and hazardous substances
removal. The Teams are equipped with specialized
containment and removal equipment and have rapid
transportation available. The OSC may request Strike Teams
assistance by contacting the Commanding Officer of the
appropriate Team or the USCG member of the RRT. Information
regarding the Pacific Strike Team (the Team most frequently
used in Region VIII) is provided below.
Pacific Strike Team
D.S.C.G.
Hangar #2
Hamilton AFB, CA 94947*
Phone: (415) 883-3311
(415) 556-5500 (24 Hrs.)
(FTS) 556-2655
2.1.2 Environmental Response Team CEETJ.. The Environmental
Response Team (ERT) has been established by EPA to provide
expertise in biology, chemistry, hydrology, geology, and
engineering. The Team can provide special decontamination
equipment for chemical releases and advice to the OSC in:
(A) hazard evaluations;
(B) risk assessment;
(C) multi-media sampling and analysis program;
(D) on-site safety, including development and
implementation plans;
(E) clean-up techniques and priorities;
(F) water supply decontamination and protection;
(G) application of dispersants;
(H) environmental assessment;
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(I) degree of cleanup required; and,
(J) disposal of contaminated material.
Requests for ERT assistance must be made to the EPA
representation on the RRT. Information regarding the ERT is
provided below.
Environmental Response Team
U.S.E.P.A.
Woodbridge Avenue
Building 209
Edison, NJ 08817
Phone: (201) 321-6660 (24 Hrs.)
(FTS) 340-6740
2.1.3 Scientific Support Coordinator fSSC). The SSC shall serve
as a member of the OSC's staff and assist the OSC in
fulfilling responsibilities in support of response actions.
The extent and nature of SSC involvement in the operational
mode shall be determined by the OSC. The SSC may perform
the following activities:
(A) Coordinate response from the scientific community to
OSC requests for assistance and to requests from the
OSC, as appropriate, for performance of environmental
assessments.
(B) Serve as the principal liaison for scientific advice
from the scientific community to the OSC. The SSC
shall ensure that differing scientific views within the
scientific community are communicated to the OSC in a
timely manner.
(C) The SSC will assist in responding to requests for
assistance from State and Federal agencies regarding
scientific studies and environmental assessments.
Details on provision of access to scientific support
shall be included in regional contingency plans.
2.1.4 USCG Public Information Assist Team fPIAT). The PIAT may
help the OSC meet the demands for public information and
participation during major responses. Requests for PIAT
assistance must be made by the OSC to the NRC.
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2.2 FEDERAL AGENCY OFFICES
2.2.1 Department of Agriculture - Forest Service
(A) Regional Forester
Region 2 (CO, WY, SD, KS, NE)
11177 W. 8th Avenue
Lakewood, Colorado 80225
Phone: (303) 236-9427 (Duty Hours)
(FTS) 776-9427 (Duty Hours)
(B) Regional Forester
Region 4 (ID, NV, OT, WY)
324 25th Street
Ogden, Utah 84401
Phone: (801) 625-5605 (Duty Hours)
(FTS) 586-5605
(C) Regional Forester
Region 1 (ID, MT, ND, SD)
Federal Building, P.O. Box 7669
Missoula, Montana 59807 t
Phone: (406) 329-3316 (Duty Hours)
(FTS) 585-3316 (Duty Hours)
2.2.2 Department of Commerce (NOAA)
Central Region Headquarters
Room 1836
601 E. 12th Street
Kansas City, Missouri 64106
Phone: (816) 374-5464 (Duty Hours)
2.2.3 Department of Defense
(A) United States Army
Sixth Army EOC
Presidio of San Francisco, California 94129
Phone: (415) 561-5671 (24 Hours)
(B) United States Air Force
3415 ABG/DEEV
Lowry Air Force Base, Colorado 80230
Phone: (303) 370-3315 (Duty Hours)
(303) 370-4543 (Non-Duty Hours)
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(C) Army Corps of Engineers
P.O. Box 103, Downtown Station
215 N. 17th Street
Omaha, Nebraska 68101
Phone: (402) 221-7214/16 (Duty Hours)
2.2.4 Department of Energy
Manager
Idaho Operations Office
785 DOE Place
Idaho Falls, Idaho 83402
Phone: (208) 526-1322
(FTS) 583-1322
2.2.5 Department of Health and Human Services
DHHS Region VIII
1961 Stout Street
Denver, Colorado 80294
Phone: (303) 837-3373 (Duty Hours)
(FTS) 327-3373 (Duty Hours)
Edward Skowronski
Public Health Advisor
EPA, Region VIII
324 East llth Street
Kansas City, Missouri 64106
Phone: (816) 374-6864
(FTS) 758-6864
2.2.6 Department of Interior
Robert Stewart
Denver Federal Center
Building 67, Room 488
P.O. Box 25007
Denver, Colorado 80225
Phone: (303) 236-6900 (Duty Hours)
(FTS) 776-6900 (Duty Hours)
(A) Bureau of Indian Affairs
(1) Aberdeen Area Office
115 4th Avenue S.E.
Aberdeen, South Dakota 57401
Phone: (605) 225-0250 X343
(FTS) 782-7343 (Duty Hours)
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(2) Albuquerque Area Office
5301 Central Avenue
P.O. Box 8327
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87108
Phone: (505) 766-3170 (Duty Hours)
(FTS) 474-3170 (Duty Hours)
(3) Billings Area Office
316 N. 26th Street
Billings, Montana 59101
Phone: (406) 657-6315 (Duty Hours)
(FTS) 585-6315 (Duty Hours)
(4) Navajo Area Office
Window Rock, Arizona 86515
Phone: (602) 871-5151 (Duty Hours)
(FTS) 479-5011
(5) Phoenix Area Office
P.O. Box 7007
3030 N. Central
Phoenix, Arizona 85011
Phone: (602) 241-2305 (Duty Hours)
(FTS) 261-2305 (Duty Hours)
(B) Bureau of Land Management
(1) Colorado State Office
2020 Arapahoe Street
Denver, Colorado 80205
Phone: (303) 294-7100 (Duty Hours)
(FTS) 564-7100
Kannon Richards,
Bob Moore
(2) Montana State Office (also serves ND and SD)
Granite Tower
222 N. 32nd Street
P.O. Box 36800
Billings, Montana 59107
Phone: (406) 657-6461 (Duty Hours)
(FTS) 585-6461 (Duty Hours)
Dean Stepanck
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(3) Utah State Office
CFS Financial Center
1324 S. State Street, Suite 301
Salt Lake City, Utah 84111-2303
Phone: (801) 524-5311 (Duty Hours)
(FTS) 588-5311
Roland G. Robinson
(4) Wyoming State Office
P.O. Box 1828
2515 Warren Avenue
Cheyenne, Wyoming 82001
Thorton Rl. Beaven (Primary)
Phone: (307) 772-2596 (Duty Hours)
(FTS) 328-2596 (Duty Hours)
Richard Hopkins (Alternate)
Phone: (307) 772-2596
(FTS) 328-2596
(C) Bureau of Reclamation
(1) Lower Missouri Region
Denver Federal Center
Building 20
P.O. Box 25247
Denver, Colorado 80225
Phone: (303) 236-0688 (Duty Hours)
(FTS) 236-0688 (Duty Hours)
(2) Upper Missouri Region
Federal Building
316 N. 26th Street
P.O. Box 2553
Billings, Montana 59103
Phone: (406) 657-6214 (Duty Hours)
(FTS) 585-6214 (Duty Hours)
(3) Lower Colorado Region
Nevada Highway & Park Street
P.O. Box 427
Boulder City, Nevada 89005
Phone: (702) 293-8000 (Duty Hours)
(FTS) 598-7411 (Duty Hours)
(4) Upper Colorado Region
125 S. State Street
P.O. Box 11568
Salt Lake City, Utah 84147
Phone: (801) 524-5592 (Duty Hours)
(FTS) 588-5592 (Duty Hours)
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(5) Pacific Northwest Region
550 W. Ford Street
P.O. Box 043
Boise, Idaho 83724
Phone: (208) 334-1908 (Duty Hours)
(FTS) 554-1908
(6) Southwest Region
714 S. Tyler
Suite 201
Amarillo, Texas 79101
Phone: (806) 378-5445
(FTS) 735-5445
(Duty Hours)
(Duty Hours)
(D) Fish and Wildlife Service
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Ecological Services
Denver Federal Center
P.O. Box 25486
Denver, Colorado 80225
Gene Hansmann (Primary)
(303)
(FTS)
Phone:
236-8186 (Duty Hours)
776-8186 (Duty Hours)
Dale Hoffmann (Alternate)
Phone: (303) 236-8183
(FTS) 776-8183
(1) Montana and Wyoming Field Response Coordinators
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Ecological Services
Federal Building, Room 3035
316 North 26th Street
Billings, Montana 59101
Bill Jones (Primary)
Phone: (406) 657-6750
(FTS) 585-6750
Danny Christopherson (Alternate)
Phone: (406) 657-6750
(FTS) 585-6750
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(2) Utah Field Response Coordinators
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Ecological Services
2060 Administration Building
1745 W. 1700 South
Salt Lake City, Utah 84104-5110
Robert C. Garrison (Primary)
Phone: (801) 524-5630
(FTS) 588-5630
Robert F. Freeman (Alternate)
Phone: (801) 524-5630
(FTS) 588-5630
(3) Colorado Field Response Coordinators
(a) Eastern Colorado (East)
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Colorado Field Office
730 Simms Street
MSHA Building, Suite 292
Golden, Colorado 80401
Vern Helbig (Primary)
Phone: (303) 236-2675
(FTS) 776-2675
Ron Finley (Alternate)
Phone: (303) 236-2675
(FTS) 776-2675
(b) Western Colorado (West Slope)
Western Colorado Field Response Coordinator
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Ecological Services
Independence Plaza
551-25 1/2 Road, Suite B-lll
Grand Junction, Colorado 81501
Bill Kurey (Primary)
Phone: (303) 243-2778 (Duty Hours)
(FTS) 322-0351 (Duty Hours)
(4) South Dakota Field Response Coordinators
Ecological Services
P.O. Box 986
Pierre, South Dakota 57501
Chuck Sowards (Primary)
Phone: (605) 224-8693
(FTS) 782-5228
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(5) North Dakota Regional Coordinators
Ecological Services
1500 Capitol Avenue
Bismarck, North Dakota 58501
Albert Ludden (Primary)
Phone: (701) 255-4011 X401 or X485
(FTS) 783-4401/4485
Roger Collins (Alternate)
Phone: (701) 255-4011 X4492
(PTS) 783-4492
(E) National Park Service
Rocky Mountain Region
655 Parfet
P.O. Box 25287
Denver, Colorado 80225
Ron Hermance (Primary)
Phone: (303) 236-8743
(FTS) 776-8743
John Champman (Alternate)
Phone: (303) 236-8641 (Duty^Hours)
(FTS) 776-8641 (Duty Hours)
(F) U.S. Geological Survey
(1) Denver. CO
District Chief, WRD
U.S. Geological Survey
P.O. Box 25046, MS-415
Denver, Colorado 80225
James F. Blakey (Primary)
Phone: (303) 236-4882
(FTS) 776-4882
(2) Helena. MT
District Chief, WRD
U.S. Geological Survey
Federal Building, Room 428
301 S. Park Avenue, Drawer 10076
Helena, Montana 59626
Joe A. Moreland, Asst. District Chief (Primary)
Phone: (406) 499-5263
(FTS) 585-5263
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(3) Bismarck. ND
District Chief
U.S. Geological Survey
821 East Interstate Avenue
Bismarck, North Dakota 58501
L. Grady Moore (Primary)
Phone: (701) 255-4011 X601
(FTS) 783-4601
Quentin F. Paulson, Asst. District Chief
(Alternate) (Same Phone)
(4) Huron. SD
District Chief
U.S. Geological Survey
Federal Building, Room 317
200 4th Street, S.W.
Huron, South Dakota 57350-2469
Richard E. Fidler (Primary)
Phone: (605) 352-8651
(FTS) 782-2258
Edmund F. Le Roux, Asst. District Chief
(Alternate) (Same Phone)
(5) Salt Lake City. UT
District Chief
D.S. Geological Survey
Administration Building, Room 1016
1745 West 1700 South
Salt Lake City, Utah 84104
Ken Thompson (Primary)
Phone: (801) 524-5663
(FTS) 588-5663
Ted Arnow, District Chief
(Alternate) (Same Phone)
Russell W. Cruff, Asst. District Chief
(Alternate) (Same Phone)
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(6) Cheyenne, WY
District Chief
U.S. Geological Survey
P.O. Box 1125
Cheyenne/ Wyoming 82003
Richard M. Bloyd (Primary)
Phone: (307) 722-/153
(FTS) 328-2153
James F. Wilson/ Asst. District Chief (Alternate)
Phone: (307) 722-2729
(FTS) 328-2729
(G) Office of Surface Mining
Western Technical Center
Brooks Towers
1020 15th Street
Denver, Colorado 80202
Allen Klein, Administrator
Phone: (303) 844-5421
(FTS) 564-5421
t
(H) Bureau of Mines
Denver Research Center
Denver Federal Center
Building 20, Room A-1416
Denver, Colorado 80225
Earl E. Taylor
Phone: (303) 236-0702 (Duty Hours)
(FTS) 776-0702 (Duty Hours)
2.2.7 Department of Justice
(A) Colorado
Honorable Robert N. Miller
U.S. Attorney
Courthouse Building
Room 323
Denver, Colorado 80202
Phone: (303) 844-2081 (Duty Hours)
(FTS) 564-2081 (Duty Hours)
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(B) Montana
(1) Billings Office
Honorable Byron H. Dunbar
U.S. Attorney
5043 Federal Building
26th Street and 3rd Avenue, North
P.O. Box 1478
Billings, Montana 59103
Phone: (406) 657-6101 (Duty Hours)
(FTS) 585-6101 (Duty Hours)
(2) Butte Office
D.S. Attorney
167 Federal Building
Butte, Montana 59701
Phone: (406) 723-6101 (Duty Hours)
(FTS) 585-6101 (Duty Hours)
(3) Great Falls Office
D.S. Attorney
P.O. Box 3446
Great Falls, Montana 59401
Phone: (406) 453-2212
(FTS) 585-1304
(C) Nprfch Dakota
Honorable Rodney S. Webb
U.S. Attorney
219 Federal Building
P.O. Box 2505
655 First Avenue, North
Fargo, North Dakota 58102
Phone: (701) 237-5771 X671 (Duty Hours)
(FTS) 783-5671 (Duty Hours)
(D) South Dakota
Courthouse
Honorable Richard N. Hogen
U.S. Attorney
135 Federal Building and U.S.
400 S. Phillips
Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57102
Phone: (605) 336-2980 X395 (Duty Hours)
(FTS) 782-4395 (Duty Hours)
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(E) Utah
Honorable Brent D. Ward
U.S. Attorney
U.S. Post Office and Courthouse, Room 200
350 South Main
Salt Lake City, Utah 84101
Phone: (801) 524-5682 (Duty Hours)
(FTS) 588-5685 (Duty Hours)
(F) Wyoming
Honorable Richard A. Stacy
U.S. "Attorney
U.S. Courthouse and Post Office Building
P.O. Box 668
Cheyenne, Wyoming 82001
Phone: (307) 722-2124 (Duty Hours)
(FTS) 328-2124 (Duty Hours)
2.2.8 Department of Transportation
(A) 2nd Coast Guard District
1430 Olive Street
St. Louis, Missouri 63103
Capt. Ralph Bartels
CDR Bob Luchun
Phone: (314) 425-4655 (Duty Hours)
(FTS) 279-4614 (24 Hours)
Commanding Officer
Marine Safety Office
210 North Tucker
St. Louis, Missouri 63103
CDR Tim Josiah
LCDR Dennis Cleaveland
Phone: (314) 425-5823 (24 Hours)
(B) Pacific Strike Team
USGC
Hangar #2
Hamilton AFB, California 94934
Phone: (415) 883-3311 (Duty Hours)
(415) 556-5500 (Non-Duty Hours)
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(C) Office of Motor Carrier Safety
Federal Highway Administration
555 Zang Street, Room 400
Lakewood, Colorado 80228
Ralph Graham - Regional Hazardous Materials Specialist
Phone: (303) 236-3355
(FTS) 776-3355
2.2.9 Environmental Protection Aggnoy
Region VIII
One Denver Place
999 18th Street
Suite 1800, 8HWM-ER
Denver, Colorado 80202-2413
Robert L. Duprey
Richard M. Jones
Phone: (303) 293-1788 (24 Hours)
(FTS) 564-1788 (24 Hours)
2.2.10 Federal Emergency Management Agency
Region VIII
Disaster Assistance Programs
Denver Federal Center
Building 710
P.O. Box 25267
Denver, Colorado 80225-0267
Phone: (303) 235-4900 (Duty Hours)
(FTS) 322-4900 (Duty Hours)
(303) 235-4900 (24 Hours)
Diverts to Washington, D.C.
2.2.11 Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Region IV
611 Ryan Plaza
Suite 1000
Arlington, Texas 76011
Phone: (817) 860-8100 (24 Hours)
(FTS) 728-8100 (24 Hours)
2.3 FEDERAL AGENCY TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
2.3.1 National Response Center. The National Response Center
(NRC) is the national communications center for activities
related to response action. Located in the USCG
Headquarters in Washington, D.C., the NRC receives and
relays notice of discharges or releases to the appropriate
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OSC, disseminates OSC and RRT reports to the NRT to use in
coordinating a national response action when required.
Notice of an oil discharge or a release of a hazardous
substance in an amount equal to or greater than the
reportable quantity must be made immediately in accordance
with 33 CFR Part 153, Subpart B and Section 103 (a) of
CERCLA, respectively.
National Response Center
U.S.C.G. Headquarters
Washington/ B.C.
Phone: (800) 424-8802 (24 Hours)
2.3.2 Regional Response Center. The Regional Response Center
(RRC), located at the Environmental Protection Agency's
Region VIII Office in Denver, Colorado, will provide a
predesignated OSC and will coordinate communications,
information, limited supplies and equipment and other
personnel and facilities necessary to allow proper
functioning and administration of this Plan.
(A) Location. RRC is established and maintained at One
Denver Place in Denver, Colorado. The mailing address
for the RRC is:
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Waste Management Division
Emergency Response Branch
One Denver Place
999 18th Street
Suite 1300, 8HWM-ER
Denver, Colorado 80202-2413
(B) Available Resources. The RRC maintains:
1) Copies of this Plan, numerous other Ferderal and
private industry contingency plans, FEMA handbooks
for local and Federal officials, authorities cited
but not reprinted in this Plan, and industrial and
technical publications containing information
relevant to oil and hazardous substances spill
response.
2) Access via telephone or accoustical coupled data
terminals for access into the following data
systems:
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a) OHM-TADS (Oil and Hazardous Materials -
Technical Assistance Data System). This EPA
maintained data base contains significant
information for 1029 chemical compounds and
elements, including files on each of the 299
designated hazardous substances, (40 CFR Part
116). Each file contains 126 data points for
each chemical or compound. Data points
include such items as manufacturers,
suggested materials for containment, and/or
removal and their possible locations, acute
toxicity values for numerous organisms,
recommended personal protective measures,
possible actions to mitigate or counteract
spill effects and reactivty with various
other materials and compounds.
b) HAGS (Hazard Assessment Computer System).
Maintained by the United States Coast Guard,
this data base contains files on numerous
chemical compounds. Data points for each
file contain such informa'.-.Ion as zone of
effect, possible evacuation measures,
material f1ammabi1ity, toxicity and
reactivity, personal protective measures and
possible clean-up methodology.
c) Oil and Hazardous Subtances Spill Data Base.
This data base, maintained by EPA, contains
records of all spills reported to the EPA
since 1975. The data base also contains
records on inspections made pursuant to the
Oil Spill Prevention Regulations (40 CFR Part
112).
d) The Spill Clean-up Inventory (SKIM) System is
available to help OSC's and RRT's and
private parties gain rapid information as to
the location of response and support
equipment.
(C) A complete set of USCG-CHRIS (United States Coast
Guard Chemical Hazards Response Information
System) data manuals which contain technical
information for more than 900 different chemicals.
(D) A 4-wheel drive vehicle for delivering personnel
and limited supplies to a spill site within a
radius of approximately eight driving hours from
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Denver, Colorado. The vehicle contains sampling
and limited testing equipment, FM and radio
telephone communications equipment, limited
amounts of spill containment and control devices,
reference and resource manuals and a portable
computer terminal.
(E) Mobile Command Post (MCPl. The MCP is a 2 1/2 ton
truck with a 22 foot box which is supplied with
communications equipment and other supples. It
will be driven to the site of a major
environmental emergency and provide a place for
OSC operations in monitoring and directing a spill
clean-up incident. The vehicle contains personal
protective items such as acid suits, goggles, hard
hats, overalls, rubber boots, gloves and self-
contained breathing apparatus. The operating
personnel will also be able to access personal
safety equipment, monitoring and sampling
equipment, personal decontamination equipment, and
the basic forms of spill containment. The MCP is
operated by the Emergency Response Branch and can
be activated through the RRT.
2.3.3 TECH ESCORT
U.S. Army Technical Escort Unit
Edgewood Arsenal, Maryland 21010-5423
Phone: (301) 671-3516/2653 (Duty Hours)
(301) 671-2773/4259 (Non-Duty Hours)
2.3.4 Nuclear Assistance Centers Department of Energy
DOE - Idaho (Colorado, Montana, Utah & Wyoming)
Phone: (208) 526-1515 (24 Hours)
(FTS) 583-1515 (24 Hours)
DOE - Illinois (North & South Dakota)
Phone: (312) 972-4800 (24 Hours)
(FTS) 972-4800 (Duty Hours)
(FTS) 972-5731 (Non-Duty Hours)
2.3.5 Centers for Disease Control
Center of Environmental Health
1600 Clifton Road, NE
Altanta, Georgia 30333
Phone: (301) 443-2610
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2.4 CANADIAN AGENCIES
2.4.1 Federal
Environmental Protection Service
Envrionmental Emergency Branch
Twin Atria Building
4999 - 98 Street
Edmonton, Alberta T5K 2J5
Roy Nixon
Phone: (403) 420-2580
2.4.2 Provincial
(A) Alberta
Emergency Measures Organization
10320 146th Street
Edmonton, Alberta T5N 3A2
Phone: (403) 427-2772 (24 Hours)
(B) British Columbia
Provincial Emergency Program
Parliament Building
Victoria, British Columbia V8V 1X4
Phone: (604) 387-5956 (24 Hours)
(C) Manitoba
Emergency Measures Organization
15th Floor, 405 Broadway Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 3L6
Phone: (204) 945-5555 (24 Hours)
(D) Saskatchewan
Emergency Measures Organization
2151 Scarth Street
Regina, Saskatchewan S4P 3V7
Phone: (306) 566-9565 (24 Hours)
(E) CANUTEC
(Canadian Equivalent of CHEMTREC)
Phone: (613) 996-6666
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ANNEX III
INDUSTRY TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TEAMS, CLEANUP SERVICES AND CLEANUP
SUPPLIERS
3.1 REGIQNWIDE CLEANUP CONTRACTORS AND SUPPLIERS
(A) Riedel Environmental Services
P.O. Box 5007
Portland, Oregon 97208
Phone: (503) 286-4656
(800) 334-0004 (24 Hours)
Services: Air-transported team of experts with personnel
protective equipment, to an airport near the spill site.
Same time dispatch of a truck/trailer unit from a
prepositioned point within the Region. Highway units are
equipped with containment, control, recovery equipment,
office, command and control unit. Site response with
personnel and equipment is 5-8 hours from time of
notification.
(B) IT Corporation
336 W. Anaheim Street '
Wilmington, California 90744
Phone: (213) 830-1781
(800) 262-1900 (24 Hours)
Services: Air-transported team of experts with personnel
protection gear to airport near spill site. Equipment and
materials for containment, control and removal will be
obtained locally via sub-contracts. Team response time is
5-8 hours, dependent on airport proximity to spill site.
Additional Services: consultation, engineering and
analytical services.
(C) Crowley Environmental Services
P.O. Box 17178 3400 E. Marginal Way South
6208 N. Ensign Seattle, Washington 98134
Portland, Oregon 97217 Phone: (206) 682-4898
Phone: (503) 283-1244 (206) 583-8100
(24 Hours) (24 Hours)
Operational Supervisor: Joseph B.H. Smith, X35
Operational Foreman: Michael E. Cook, X70
Services: Air-transport team of spill experts with
personnel protective gear and limited containment and
removal equipment. Request for team response to hazardous
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material spills will be evaluated to determine if a
response will be made. Response time is 5-8 hours for the
team and 24-36 hours for back-up equipment if not locally
available. Additional Services: groundwater and cleanup
consulting. Distributor for oil cleanup and wastewater
products.
(D) O.H. Materials Co.
P.O. Box 551 & 1022
Findley, Ohio 45839
Phone: (419) 423-3526 (24 Hours)
Services: Air-transported 5-10 man crew of spill experts
with personnel protective gear and limited containment and
removal equipment. Back-up equipment, transported over
the road can include activated carbon filtration units and
other temporary treatment equipment, mobile laboratories
or removal equipment and materials. Response time is 5-8
hours for the team and 24-36 hours for back-up equipment.
Additional Services: PCB decontamination and low level
radioactive waste disposal, analytical services, and site
assessment for clean-up cost proposals.
(E) Ryckman's Emergency Action and Consulting Team (REACT)
2208 Welsch Industrial Ct.
P.O. Box 27310
St. Louis, Missouri 63141
Phone: (314) 569-0991 (24 Hours)
(800) 325-1398 (24 Hours outside Missouri)
Services: Initial response is made by a spill expert. He
will assess the situation and relay instructions and/or
recommendations to the corporate response center where the
selection and dispatch of necessary manpower and equipment
is made. Initial site response is made within four (4)
hours. Back-up equipment and manpower response time is 4-
24 hours, dependent on spill location. Additional
Services: Asbestos removal.
(F) Jet Research Center, Inc.
P.O. Box 246
Arlington, Texas 76010
Ernest Gillingham, Sales Mgr.
Phone: (817) 482-0933 (24 Hours)
Services: Former Armed Services EOD personnel comprise
company staff. Expertise is available anywhere in the
nation for explosive demolition work. Additional
Services: chemical identification, engineering and
chemical consulting.
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(G) Moore Engineering and Sales, Inc.
3620 South Galapago Street
Englewood, Colorado 80110
Phone: (303) 789-1009 (24 Hours)
Services: Three qualified spill control and clean-up
supervisors available for 24-hour response with 16 foot
enclosed trailer and pickup trucks with containment booms,
sorbents, skimmers, pumps, boat, generator, lights, etc.
Response time is 1/2 to 1 hours plus traveling time at 50-
60 miles per hour from Englewood, Colorado. Labor would
be miles per hour from Englewood, Colorado. Labor would
be obtained locally.
3.2 OIL SPILL COOPERATIVES
(A) Four Corners Cooperative
Lee Bluton, Chairman
Four Corners Pipeline Co.
P.O. Box 1588
Farmington, New Mexico 87499
Phone: (505) 326-3347 (Answering Service after-hours)
(Covers a 150 mile radius from t'he Four Corners area of
Utah, Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona.)
(B) Montana - Wyoming Oil Control Coordinating Committee
Mr. T.O. Miesner, Chairman
Continental Pipeline Co.
(Billings District Manager)
338 Highway 87 East
Billings, Montana 59101
Phone: (406) 245-6000
(Covers an area bounded on the north by the Little Belt
and Big Snowy Mountains, on the east by the Montana State
Line, on the west by the Continental Divide, and on the
south by and including the Big Horn Basin in Wyoming.)
(C) Salt Lake City Cooperative
Cooperative is still being formed; assistance during spill
incidents is available from:
(1) Utah Motor Transport Association
1615 West 2200 South
Salt Lake City, Utah 84119
Phone: (801) 973-9370 (Duty Hours)
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(2) Utah Petroleum Association
56 East 300 South
Suite 200
Salt Lake City, Utah 84111
Phone: (801) 363-5757 (Duty Hours)
(D) Southeast Wyoming Oil Spill Cooperative
W.J. Doyle, Chairman
Marathon Pipeline Co.
P.O. Box 120
Casper, Wyoming 82602
Phone: . (307) 235-2511 (Duty Hours)
(307) 577-4117 (Home)
3.3 INDUSTRY TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND RESPONSE TEAMS
(A) Chemical Transportation Emergency Center (Chemtrec).
Located in Washington, D.C., provides immediate advice for
those at the scene of emergencies, then promptly contacts
the shipper of the chemicals involved for more detailed
assistance and appropriate follow-up.
Phone: (800) 424-9300 (24 Hours)
(B) Canadian Transport Emergency and Information Center
fCanutec). Located in Ottawa, Canada, provides the same
services as Chemtrec. Financed and staffed by the
Canadian Government. Canutec should be accessed when
chemical information is required for emergencies involving
vehicles of Canadian registry.
Phone: (613) 996-6666 (24 Hours)
(C) National Chlorine Institute. Located in New York City,
New York, provides literature research, manufacturers
emergency repair kits for chlorine shipping containers and
prepares instructions booklets and training aids. The
Institute also maintains Chlorine Emergency Response Teams
(CHLOREP) in various locations throughout the country. To
access information about chlorine products or the response
teams, contact Chemtrec (Section (A) in this section).
(D) Explosives Emergency Center. Located in Washington, D.C.
at the Bureau of Explosives, provides telephone advice
during an emergency and maintains emergency response teams
throughout the country. To access information about
explosives or the response teams, contact Chemtrec
(Section (A) in this section).
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ANNEX^IV
COLORADO RESPONSE INFORMATION
4.1 POISON CONTROL CENTER
Rocky Mountain Poison Control Center
Denver, Colorado
Phone: (303) 629-1123 (24 Hrs.)
4.2 STATE AGENCY DIRECTORY
(A) Department of Health
4210 E. llth Avenue
Denver, Colorado 80220
(1) Water Quality Control Division
Fred Matter, Chief, Field Services and Monitoring
Section
(303) 320-8333 ext. 4177
(303) 370-9395 (Non-Duty Hrs.)
Rick Karlin, Chief, Drinking Water Section
(303) 320-8333 ext. 3453 »
(303) 370-9395 (Non-Duty Hrs.)
(2) Radiation Control Division
Albert Hazle, Director
(303) 320-8333 ext. 6246
(303) 370-9395 (Non-Duty Hrs.)
(3) Waste Management Division (Hazardous Wastes)
Kenneth Wasche, Director
(303) 320-8333 ext. 4364
(303) 370-9395 (Non-Duty Hrs.)
Solid Waste Disposal
Orville Stoddard, Engineer
(303) 320-8333 ext. 4300
(303) 370-9395 (Non-Duty Hrs.)
(4) Air Pollution Control Division
Dr. Jim Lents
(303) 331-8500
(303) 370-9395 (Non-Duty Hrs.)
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(B) Division of Wildlife
Ecological Services
6060 Broadway
Denverr Colorado 80216
Ann Hodgson
Phone: (303) 297-1192 ext. 271
(C) Division of Disaster Emergency Services
Emergency Operations Center
Camp George West
Golden, Colorado 80401
David Lawton, Operational Officer
Phone: (303) 279-2511 ext. 240 (Duty Hrs.)
(303) 279-8855 (24 Hrs. Emergency)
(D) Colorado Highway Department
State Patrol
Denver, Colorado 80222
Phone: (303) 757-9011 ext. 401
Communications Center (303) 757-9465 (24 Hrs.)
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(A) Colorado Contractor's Association
P.O. Box 22106
Denver, Colorado 80222
Pierre Dubois, President
Phone: (303) 756-9451 (Office)
(B) Moore Engineering & Sales (absorbent, boom, scavenger)
3620 S. Gallapago
Englewood, Colorado 80110
Phone: (303) 789-1009 (24 Hrs.)
(C) Bovaird Supply Company (absorbent, boom, skimmer)
1600 Broadway Suite 2040
Denver, Colorado 80202
Leigh England
Phone: (303) 831-8811 (24 Hrs.)
(D) Pamco of Denver (absorbent, boom)
1438 Oneida
Denver, Colorado 80220
Phone: (303) 388-4316
(E) Wyco Pipeline Company (contractor services)
8160 Leyden
Littleton, Colorado 80124
Phone: (303) 288-1577
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(F) Van Waters and Rogers (absorbent, boom)
4300 Holly
J.D. Squire
Englewood, Colorado 80110
Phone: (303) 388-5651
(G) Diamond Shamrock (chemical absorbent)
1733 Forsyth Blvd.
St. Louis, Missouri 63105
Richard Okupniak
Phone: (314) 721-7900
(H) J-8 Equipment (imbiber beads)
1305 Osage Street
Denver, Colorado 80204
Del McKee/Jack Williams
Phone: (303) 629-6881
(I) Onion Supply (air pack & safety equipment)
5750 N. Holly
Commerce City, Colorado 80222
Phone: (303) 287-8811
(J) Kemp & Hoffman, Inc. (contractor services)
11445 Riverdale Road
Northglenn, Colorado 80233
Rick Hoffman
Cal Hoffman
Dwaine Martin
Phone: (303) 452-8259 (24 Hrs.)
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exists a violation...the Division may issue a cease and
desist order. Tho Division may issue orders to any person
to clean up any material which...has accidentially or
purposely dumped, spilled or otherwise deposited in or
near State waters which may pollute them. Any person who
violates any provisions of any permit...cease and desist
order or clean up order shall be subject to a civil
penalty of not more than $10,000 per day for each day
during which su< h violation occurs."
(B) CRS, Sections 28-2-103 and 105 state, in part, that
"Disaster means occurrence or eminent threat of wide
spread or severe damage, injury...oil spill or other water
contamination requiring emergency action to avoid danger
or damage.
In addition to any other powers conferred upon Governor by
law, he may utilize all available resources of the State
government as reasonably necessary to cope with disaster
emergency...The Division (Emergency Services Division of
the Department of Military Affairs) shall cooperate with
the Federal government and any public or private agency or
entity in achieving any purpose of this article and
implement programs for disaster provisions, preparation,
response and recovery."
(C) CRS, 1967 Supp-Sec. 5, 100-2-29 and Sec. 6, 100-30 state,
in part, that "It is the duty of the State Inspector of
Oils, whenever he has reasonable and probable grounds to
believe that a hazardous or dangerous condition exists,
due to deterioration of fuel product storage and piping
facilities which are endangering human and environmental
life, to...order the person or persons responsible for the
hazardous or dangerous condition to take corrective
measure within a reasonable period of time to alleviate or
eliminate the conditions, and if the measures are not
taken within such time, the Inspector may have to
alleviate or eliminate the conditions, and if the measures
are not taken within such time, the Inspector may have to
alleviate or eliminate the same. Plans for all
installations utilizing liquid fuel products and storage
containers of...over 1500 gallons...capacity shall be
submitted to the State Inspector of Oil for his approval
before construction thereof begins. Plan shall include;
provisions for extended protection against underground
leaks due to corrosion...and high ground water tables,
containment of liquid or fuel in the event of damage to
fuel dispensers and intended pumping, and provisions for
safety of human and environmental life."
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(D) CRS, Sec. 33-6-104 states, in part, that "the Division of
Wildlife or any officer directed by such division and
charged with the enforcement of this title may bring and
maintain a civil action to recover possession of any
wildlife taken, killed, injured...or recover the value
thereof against any person in possession or exercising
control over the same." Sec. 33-6-118 states, in part,
that "unless permitted by law or by the Division of
Wildlife it is unlawful for any person to use toxicants,
poisons, drugs, for the purpose of having...wounding,
injurying or harassing any wildlife...any person who
violates any of the provisions of this section is guilty
of a misdemeanor, and, upon conviction thereof, shall be
punished as provided for in Sec. 33-6-127."
4.5 DISPOSAL SITES
(A) At the present time there are no RCRA approved disposal
sites for hazardous wastes in Colorado.
(B) Disposal of oil, oily wastes and debris resulting from oil
spill activities is to be coordinated with the Solid Waste
Coordinator for the State of Colorado:
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Colorado Department of Health
4210 East llth Avenue
Denver, Colorado
Orville P. Stoddard, Public Health Engineer
Phone: (303) 320-8333, ext. 4300
The potential disposal sites and disposal sites contacts
are listed below.
COUNTY OFFICIAL CONTACT PHONE DISPOSAL SITE
Adams Chris Wright Lowry Landfill
Tri Country District (Arapahoe Co.)
Health Dept. 761-1340
Arapahoe See Adams County
Archuleta Frank Singleton Durango Landfill
Health Dept. 247-5702 (La Plata Co.)
Boulder Byran Miller Lowry Landfill
Boulder City Co. 441-1181 (Arapahoe Co.)
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Denver
Dolores
Douglas
El Paso
Huerfano
Jefferson
La Plata
Las Animas
Logan
Mesa
Morgan
Otero
Phillips
Pueblo
Sedgwick
Weld
Yuma
J. Douglas McCluskie
Denver Dept. Health
and Hospitals 893-7003
See Archuleta County
See Adams County
Frank A. Otoupalik
El Paso City Co.
Health Dept. 636-0199
Ed Cruz
Las Animas Huerfano 846-2213
Co. Dist. Health Dept.
Danny Murano
Jefferson Co. 238-6301
Health Dept.
See Archuleta County
Ed Cruz
Las Animas-Huerfano 846-2213
Co. Dist. Health Dept.
Herbert F. Jagger
Northeast Colo. Health 522-3741
Dept.
Thomas Douville
Mesa Co. Health Dept. 244-1750
See Logan County
Mary Skuderna
See Logan County
Wayne Williams
Pueblo Co. 544-8376
Health Dept.
See Logan County
Wes Potter
Weld Co. Health Dept. 353-0540
See Logan County
Lowry Landfill
Arapahoe Co.
Pinello & Son
Landfill
Trinidad Landfill
(Las Animas Co.)
Rooney Landfill
Tinidad Landfill
Morgan Co. Land-
fill
Grand Junction
Landfill
La Junta Landfill
Zupan Industries
Greeley-Milliken
Landfill
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4.6 FUNDING CAPABILITIES
(A) Limtied funding is available through the Division of
Emergency Services. The funding must be requested through
and approved by this Division on a case-by-case basis.
Department of Health, Water Quality Division can request
reimbursement from the Division of Emergency Services for
actions taken.
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ANNEX V
MONTANA RESPONSE INFORMATION
5.1 POISON CONTROL CENTER
Rocky Mountain Poison Control Center
Denver, Colorado
Phone: 1-800-525-5042 (24 Hrs.)
5.2 STATE AGENCY DIRECTORY
(A) Department of Health and Environmental Sciences
Division of Environmental Sciences
Cogswell Building
Helena, Montana 59601
(1) Water Quality Bureau
Cogswell Building
Helena, Montana 59620
Richard Pedersen
Steven L. Pilcher
Phone: (406) 444-2406 (Duty Hrs.)
(406) 444-6911 (Non-Duty Hrs.)
(FTS) 587-2406
(a) Office of Water Quality Bureau
Billings, Montana
Jerry Burns
Phone: (406) 252-5697
(2) Air Quality Bureau
Cogswell Building
Helena, Montana 59620
David Maughan
Phone: (406) 444-3454 (Duty Hrs.)
(406) 444-6911 (Non-Duty Hrs.)
(3) Solid Waste Management Bureau
Cogswell Building
Helena, Montana 59620
Duane Robertson
Phone: (406) 444-2821 (Duty Hrs.)
(406) 444-6911 (Non-Duty Hrs.)
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(B) Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks
Pish, Wildlife and Parks Building
Helena, Montana 59601
James A. Posewitz
Ralph Boland
Phone: (404) 444-2603 (Duty Hrs.)
(C) Department of Military Affairs
Disaster and Emergency Services Division
1100 N. Main
Arsenal Building
Helena, Montana 59601
George DeWolf
George Christensen
Phone: (406) 444-6911 (24 Hrs.)
(D) Department of Highways
Maintenance Division
2701 Prospect Street
Helena, Montana 59620
Donald G. Gruel
Phone: (406) 444-6158 (Duty Hrs.)
(406) 444-6911 (Non-Duty Hrs.)
5.3 LOCAL CLEANUP CONTRACTORS
(A) Montana Contractor's Association
1717 llth Avenue
P.O. Box 4519
Helena, Montana 59604
William Olson
Phone: (406) 442-4162 (Office)
(B) The State of Montana has no comprehensive list of
suppliers.
5.4 STATE LEGAL AUTHORITIES RELATED TO SPILL RESPONSE
(A) Section 75-5-605 (2) (C), Montana Code Annotated (MCA),
Concerning prohibited activity states as follows:
"Prohibited Activity.
(2) It is unlawful to carry on any of the following
activities without a current permit from the department:
(c) discharge sewage, industrial wastes, or other wastes
into any state waters."
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(B) Section 75-5-213, MCA, concerning a comprehensive plan for
prevention and control of water pollution, states as
follows:
"Comprehensive plan for prevention and control of water
pollution. The Department of Health and Environmental
Sciences shall advise, consult, and cooperate with other
states, other state and federal agencies, affected groups,
political subdivisions, and industries in the formulation
of a comprehensive plan to prevent and control pollution."
(C) Section 75-5-601, MCA, concerning clean-up orders, states
as follows:
"Clean-up orders. The Department of Health and
Environmental Science shall issue orders to any person to
clean up any material which he or his employee, agent, or
subcontractor has accidentally or purposely dumped,
spilled, or otherwise deposited in or near state waters
and which may pollute them."
(D) Section 75-5-621 (1) and 75-5-622, MCA, concerning
emergencies and additional emergency powers, states as
follows: i
(1) 75-5-621. "Emergencies. (1) Notwithstanding any
other provisions of this chapter, if the Department
(Health & Environmental Science) finds that a person
is committing or is about to commit an act in
violation of this chapter or an order or rule issued
under it which, it it occurs or continues, will cause
substantial pollution the harmful effects of which
will not be remedied immediately after the commission
or cessation of the act, the Department shall order
the person to stop, avoid, or moderate the act so
that the substantial injury will not occur. The
order shall be effective immediately upon receipt by
the person to whom it is directed, unless the
Department provides otherwise."
(2) 75-5-622. "Additional emergency powers.
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter,
the Department (Health & Environmental Science) upon
receipt of evidence that a pollution source or
combination of sources is endangering the health,
welfare, or livelihood of a person, may bring suit in
the district court of any county in which the
defendant is located or resides or is doing business
to enjoin the discharge of pollutants causing or
contributing to the alleged pollution."
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(E) Sections 75-5-631 and 75-5-632, MCA, concerning penalties
state as follows:
(1) 75-5-631. "Civil penalties - injunctions not barred.
(1) A person who violates this chapter or a rule,
permit, effluent standard, or order issued under the
provisions of this chapter shall be subject to a
civil penalty not to exceed $10,000. Each day of
violation constitutes a separate violation.
(2) Action under this section does not bar
enforcement of this chapter or of rules or orders
issued under it by injunction or other appropriate
remedy.
(3) The Department (Health & Environmental Science)
shall institute and maintain any enforcement
proceedings in the name of the state."
(2) 75-5-632. Criminal penalties. A person who
willfully or negligently violates 75-5-605 or any
pretreatment standard established pursuant to this
chapter is guilty of an offense and subject to a fine
not to exceed $25,000 per day of violation or
imprisonment for not more than one year, or both.
Following an initial conviction under this section,
subsequent conviction shall subject a person to a
fine of not more than $50,000 per day of violation or
imprisonment for not more than two years, or both."
(P) Section 75-5-635, MCA, concerning costs, expenses, and
recovery by the Department (Health & Environmental
Science) states as follows:
"Costs and expenses - recovery by Department. In a civil
action initiated by the Department under this chapter, the
Department may ask for and the court is authorized to
assess a violator for the cost of the investigation or
monitoring survey which led to the establishment of the
violation and any expense incurred by the state in
removing, correcting, or terminating any of the adverse
effects upon water quality resulting from the unauthorized
discharge of pollutants."
(G) Section 10-3-103 (3) (5) (16), MCA, concerning
definitions, states as follows:
"(3) 'Disaster1 means the occurrence or imminent threat of
widespread or severe damage, injury, or loss of life or
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(b) prompt and efficient response to an emergency or
disaster;
(c) emergency relief;
(d) identification of areas particularly vulnerable
to disasters;
(e) recommendations for preventive and preparedness
measures designed to eliminate or reduce
disaster or their impact;
(f) organization of manpower and chains of command;
(g) coordination of federal, state, and local
disaster and;
(h) other necessary matters."
5.5 DISPOSAL SITES
(A) At this time there are no RCRA approved disposal sites for
hazardous wastes in Montana.
(B) Disposal oil, oily wastes and debris resulting from oil
spill cleanup activities is to be coordinated with the
Solid Waste Coordinator for the State of Montana:
Solid Waste Management Bureau
Montana Department of Health and Environmental Sciences
1424 9th Avenue
Helena, Montana 59601
Phone: (406) 444-2821
(406) 444-6911 (24 Hrs.)
Duane Robertson, Solid Waste Management Bureau
Roger Thorvilson; Pesticides Section
5.6 FUNDING CAPABILITIES
The Department of Health and Environmental Sciences (DHES) can
provide limited funds for immediate, initial containment
through their normal operating budget. Additional funds could
possible be available through the Disaster and Emergency
Services Division of the Department of Military Affairs should
the pollution incident response exceed the capabilities of the
DHES.
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ANNEX VI
NORTH DAKOTA RESPONSE INFORMATION
6.1 POISON CONTROL CENTERS
Rocky Mountain Poison Control Center
Denver, Colorado
Phone: (303) 629-1123 (24 Hrs.)
6.2 STATE AGENCY DIRECTORY
(A) State Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Team
State Radio Communications Center
Fraine Barracks
Bismarck, North Dakota 58505
In-state — 1-800-472-2121 (24 Hrs.)
Out-of-state (701) 224-2121 (24 Hrs.)
(Also non-duty hours contact for other agencies)
(B) North Dakota State Fire Marshal's Office
State Hazardous Materials Coordinator
(701) 224-2434 (Duty Hrs.)
t
(C) Health Department
1200 Missouri Avenue
Bismarck, North Dakota 58505
1) Environmental Engineering
Dana Mount
(701) 224-2348 (Duty Hrs.)
(701) 223-6735 (Non-Duty Hrs.)
2) Hazardous Waste & Special Studies Division
Martin Schock
(701) 224-2366 (Duty Hrs.)
3) Radiological Hazardous Substances and Air Pollution
Problems
Jeff Burgess
(701) 224-2348 (Duty Hrs.)
(D) Disaster Emergency Services
Fraine Barracks
P.O. Box 1817
Bismarck, North Dakota 58505
Ronald D. Affeldt
(701) 224-3300 (Duty Hrs.)
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(E) Game and Fish Department
2121 Lovett Avenue
Bismarck, North Dakota 58505
(701) 224-2180 (Duty Hrs.)
6.3 LOCAL CLEANUP CONTRACTORS
(A) Associated General Contractors of North Dakota, Inc.
422 N. 2nd Street
Bismarck, North Dakota 58502
Gerald W. McCoy, Vice President
Phone: (701) 223-2770 (Office)
(B) The State Hazardous Materials Coordinator maintains a
resource directory listing available emergency response
equipment and materials suppliers. Point of contact is
State Radio Communications at (701) 224-2121 or 1-800-472-
2121 (In-state).
6.4 STATE LEGAL AUTHORITIES RELATED TO SPILL RESPONSE
(A) North Dakota Century Code (NDCC) Section 61-28-02
Definitions, state 'Pollution1 means the man-made or man-
induced alteration of the physical, chemical, biological,
radiological, integrity of any waters of the State,
'Department' shall mean the State Department of Health in
the State of North Dakota; and 'Discharge' means the
addition of any waste to State waters from any point
source."
(B) NDCC Section 61-287-04, states, in part, that "the State
Department of Health shall have and may exercise the
following powers and duties...to issue, modify, or revoke
orders prohibiting or abating discharges of wastes into
the waters of the State...
The State Department of Health is hereby designated as the
State water pollution control agency for all purposes of
the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended (33
D.S.C. 1251, et. seq.) and is hereby authorized to secure
to this State the benefits of the Act and similar Federal
Acts...
Makes rules for the administration of this
chapter...initiate actions in court for the enforcement of
this chapter."
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(C) NDCC Section 61-28-06 states, in part, that "It shall be
unlawful for any person: To cause pollutants or any wastes
to be placed in a location where they are likely to cause
pollution of any waters of the State or to discharge any
wastes into any waters of the State which reduce- the
quality of such waters below the water quality standards
established therefore by the Department (of Health)...
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, and
except as in compliance with the provisions of this
chapter, and any rules and regulations promulgated
hereunder, the discharge of any wastes by any person shall
be unlawful."
(D) NDCC Section 37-.1-04 states, in part, that "'Disaster1
means occurrence of imminent threat of widespread or
severe damage, injury, or loss of life or property
resulting from any natural or manmade cause,
including...oil spill or other contamination...air
contamination..."
(E) NDCC Section 37-17.1-05 states, in part, that "1. The
Governor is responsible for meeting the dangers to the
State and people presented by disasters. 2. Under this
chapter, the Governor may issue executive orders,
proclamations...utilize all available resources of the
State...to cope with the disaster emergency...direct and
compel the evacuation...control ingress and egress to and
from a disaster area..."
(F) NDCC Section 37-17.106 states, in part, that "The Division
of Disaster Emergency Services shall prepare and maintain
a State disaster plan and keep it current, which plan may
include:...prompt and effective response to disaster;
emergency relief;...authorization and procedures for the
erection or other construction of temporary works...to
protect against or mitigate danger...from flood,
conflagration, or other disaster;...coordination of
Federal, State and local disaster activities;...prepare,
for issuance by the Governor, executive orders,
proclamations...in coping with disaster."
(G) NDCC Section 37-17.1-09 states, in part, that "...the
Governor...is directed to utilize the services, equipment,
supplies and facilities of existing departments, offices
and agencies of the State...to the maximum extend
practicable, and the officers and personnel of all such
departments, offices, and agencies are required and
directed to cooperate with and extend such reasonable
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services and facilities to the Governor and to the
Disaster Emergency Services organizations of the State
upon request."
6.5 DISPOSAL SITES
(A) At this time there are no RCRA approved disposal sites for
hazardous waste in North Dakota.
(B) The North Dakota State Department of Health does not
approve of the disposal of oily wastes in Sanitary
Landfills. However, the Division of Environmental
Engineering will grant a variance which allows the burning
of non-recoverable spilled material. For a variance,
contact:
Division of Environmental Engineering
North Dakota State Department of Health
1200 Missouri Avenue
Bismarck, North Dakota 58801
(701) 224-2348
Charles McDonald, Environmental Engineer
Dana Mount, Director
6.6 FUNDING CAPABILITIES
The Department of Health has authority to issue an Emergency
Order for spill cleanup which, if ignored by responsible party,
allows the Department to take actions to contain, mitigate and
remove the spill. The Department will then charge back to the
responsible party all costs associated with such action. The
Director of the Department of the Department of Health can also
seek funds from the State Legislature.
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ANNEX VII
SOUTH DAKOTA RESPONSE INFORMATION
7.1 POISON CONTROL CENTER
Rocky Mountain Poison Control Center
Denver/ Colorado
Phone: (303) 629-1123 (24 Hours)
7.2 STATE AGENCY DIRECTORY
(A) Division of Environmental Quality
Foss Office Building, Room 413
Pierre, South Dakota 57501
1) Office of Water Quality
Leland Baron
Phone: (605) 773-3296 (Duty Hours)
(605) 773-3231 (Non-Duty Hours)
(FTS) 782-5270
2) Office of Drinking Water v
Mark Steichen
Phone: (605) 773-4985 (Duty Hours)
(605) 773-3231 (Non-Duty Hours)
3) Office of Air Quality and Solid Waste Management
Joel Smith
Phone: (605) 773-5047 (Duty Hours)
(605) 773-3231 (Non-Duty Hours)
(B) Department of Military and Veterans Affairs
Division of Emergency and Disaster Services
State Capitol Building
Pierre, South Dakota 57501
Norm Fischer
Phone: (605) 773-3231 (24 Hours)
(State Radio Communications Center)
(C) Department of Game, Fish and Parks
Anderson Office Building
Pierre, South Dakota 57501
Lloyd Thompson
Jeff Stingley, Alternate
Phone: (605) 773-3387 (Duty Hours)
(605) 773-3231 (Non-Duty Hours)
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(D) Highway Patrol
Headquarters
Pierre, South Dakota 57501
Jerry Baum
Larry Zwemke, Alternate
Phone: (605) 773-3105 (Duty Hours)
(605) 773-3231 (Non-Duty Hours)
7.3 LOCAL CLEANUP CONTRACTORS
(A) Associated General Contractors of South Dakota, Inc.
300 E. Capitol
Pierre, South Dakota 57501
James R. Keyes
Phone: (605) 224-8689
(B) Bovaird Supply Company
Casper, Wyoming
Phone: (307) 234-1558
Gillette, Wyoming
Phone: (307) 682-5191
7.4 STATE LEGAL AUTHORITIES RELATED TO SPILL RESPONSE
(A) South Dakota Compiled Laws (SDCL) Section 34A-2-2 makes
the following definitions: "'Waste1 means sewage,
industrial wastes, and all other liquid, gaseous, solid,
radioactive, or other substance which may pollute or tend
to pollute any waters of the State. 'Pollutant1
means., .wrecked or discarded equipment.. .or any
industrial, municipal or agricultural waste discharged
into waters of the State."
(B) SDCL Section 34A-2-22 states, in part, that; "It is a
Class I misdemeanor to discharge any wastes into any
waters of the State which reduce the quality of such
waters..."
(C) SDCL Section 34A-2-43 states, in part, that; "No permit
shall be issued authorizing any of the following
discharges:
(1) the discharge of any radiological, chemical or
biological warfare agent or high level radioactive
wastes...;
(2) any discharge to which the Administrator of the
Environmental Protection Agency...has objected,
pursuant to any right provided to the Administrator
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under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (The
Clean Water Act (ed)), as amended...1
n
(D) SDCL Section 34A-2-68 states, in part, that; "No person
may, in violation of this chapter or any rule issued
pursuant to this chapter, commit an act which will cause
substantial pollution, the harmful effects of which cannot
be remedied immediately after the commision or cessation
of the act. The secretary may order th person to stop,
avoid, or moderate the act so that the substantial injury
will not occur. The order is effective immediately upon
receipt by the person to whom it is directed, unless the
secretary provides otherwise. If the order is not
complied with in a timely manner, the secretary may
contain and recover pollutants to limit or prevent
pollution of any State waters."
(E) SDCL Section 34A-2-96 states, in part, that; "The owner or
operator of a facility or vehicle that stores or
transports petroleum substances is responsible for cost of
containment and recovery ordered by the secretary and
incurred by the State as a result of a discharge of the
petroleum substances into State waters. Any person
causing the discharge shall be strictly liable to the
owner or operator for all costs and proximate damages
resulting from the discharge."
(F) SDCL Section 34A-2-97 states, in part, that; "The owner or
operator of a facility or vehicle that discharges a
petroleum substance into State waters shall notify the
secretary of water and natural resources upon knowledge of
the release."
(G) SDCL Section 33-15-1 states, in part, that "'Emergency1
and disaster service means preparation for and the
carrying out of all emergency functions...to prevent,
minimize, repair injury and damage resulting from enemy
attack...fire, flood, snowstorm, windstorm, tornado...or
other natural causes...of the State. The functions
include, without limitation, fire-fighting services...
hazardous materials, engineering,...communications...;"
(H) SDCL Section 33-15-8 states, in part, that; "In the event
of disaster or emergency beyond local government
capability, the Governor:
(1) May assume direct operational control...of the
emergency and disaster functions...;
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(2) May declare an emergency or disaster...employ
emergency and disaster service to assist local
authorities...and;
(3) May call upon and use any facilities and equipment
available from any source...to carry out the purposes
of this chapter by contributing to the expenses
incurred...in such amount as he shall determine."
(I) SDCL Section 33-15-23 states, in part, that; "There is
hereby created a fund to be known as the 'special
emergency and disaster revolving fund*. Expenditures may
be made...to meet special emergency requirements of the
Division of Emergency and Disaster Services...and for
carrying into effect the. objectives of this chapter.
withdrawal from this fund...made on warrants...signed by
the Adjutant General and the Governor."
(J) SDCL Section 32-9-5 states, in part, that; "In the event
of an accident resulting in a spill or leakage of a
hazardous material, the motor carrier or the first law
e-.forcement officer to arrive at the scene of the accident
shall immediately contact the department of military and
veterans affairs. The department of military and veterans
affairs shall coordinate all actions in response to a
spill or leakage of a hazardous material."
7.5 DISPOSAL SITES
(A) At this time there are no RCRA approved disposal sites for
hazardous wastes in South Dakota.
(B) Disposal of oil, oily wastes and debris resulting from oil
spill cleanup activities is to be coordinated with the
Solid Waste Coordinator for the State of South Dakota:
South Dakota Department of Water and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Quality
Office of Air Quality and Solid Waste
Joel Smith, Chief
Phone: (605) 773-5047
Kevin Tveidt, Hazardous Substance Disposal
Phone: (605) 773-3329
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7.6 FUNDING CAPABILITIES
The State does not maintain a separate fund for spill response
or cleanup. If State action is warranted, the Governor can,
upon request from the Secretary of Military and Veteran
Affairs, authorize the expenditure from this emergency fund.
The Department of Water and Natural Resources can, by mission
assignment from the Secretary of Military and Veterans Affairs,
expend this money for containment of countermeasure actions.
The State may contain and recover pollutants to limit or
prevent pollution of any State waters and recover cleanup costs
from the responsible party.
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ANNEX VIII
UTAH RESPONSE INFORMATION
8.2 POISON CONTROL CENTERS
Inter-Mountain Poison Control Center
Salt Lake City, Utah
Phone: (801) 581-2151 (24 Hours)
8.2 STATE AGENCY DIRECTORY
(A) Department of Health
4108 State Capitol Building
P.O. Box 45500
Salt Lake City, Utah 84145-0500
(1) Bureau of Water Pollution Control
Clavin R. Sudweeks, Director
Donald A. Hilden
Phone: (801) 533-6146 (Duty Hours)
(801) 533-6145 (24 Hours)
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(2) Bureau of Air Quality
Brent Bradford, Director
Phone: (801) 533-6108 (Duty Hours)
(801) 533-6145 (24 Hours)
(3) Bureau of Radiation and Occupational Health
Larry Anderson, Director
Phone: (801) 533-6734 (Duty Hours)
(801) 533-6145 (24 Hours)
(4) Bureau of Solid and Hazardous Wastes
Dale D. Parker, Director
Phone: (801) 533-4145 (Duty Hours)
(801) 533-6145 (24 Hours)
(B) Department of Natural Resources
1636 West North Temple, Room 330
Salt Lake City, Utah 84116
(1) Division of Wildlife Resources
William H. Geer, Director
Mark Holden
Phone: (801) 533-9333 (Duty Hours)
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(C) Division of Comprehensive Emergency Management
Department of Public Safety
1543 Sunnyside Avenue
P.O. Box 8100
Salt Lake City, Utah 84108
Lorayne Tempest/ Director
Phone: (801) 533-5271 (24 Hours)
(D) Department of Public Safety
Highway Patrol
Headquarters
Hazardous Wastes
Salt Lake City, Utah 84118
Richard Chatterton
Phone: (801) 965-4089 (Office, Duty Hours)
(801) 533-4912 (24 Hours)
(E) Department of Transportation
Public Safety Complex
4501 South 2700 West
Murray, Utah 84107
W.J. Stephenson
Phone: (801) 533-5022 (Duty Hours)
8.3 LOCAL CLEANUP CONTRACTORS
(A) Associated General Contractors of Utah, Inc.
1135 South West Temple
P.O. Box 1046
Salt Lake City, Utah 84110
Horace Gunn, Manager
Phone: (801) 363-2753
(B) W.S. Hatch Co., Inc. (HATCHCO)
643 South 800 West
Woods Cross, Utah 84087
Phone: (801) 295-5511
(C) The State of Utah has a comprehensive list of contractors
and suppliers, in their State Contingency Plan available
from the RRT member.
8.4 STATE LEGAL AUTHORITIES RELATED TO SPILL RESPONSE
(A) Utah Code Annotated (UCA) Section 26-11-2(10) states that:
"Pollution" means any man-made or man-induced alteration
of the chemical, physical, biological, or radiological
integrity of any waters of the State, unless such
alteration is necessary for the public health and safety.
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(B) UCA Section 26-11-2(17) states that: "Waters of the
State" means all streams, lakes, ponds, marshes,
watercourses, waterways, wells, springs, irrigation
systems, drainage systems, and all other bodies.or
accumulations of water, surface and underground, natural
or artificial, public or private, which are contained
within, flow through, or border upon this State or any
portion thereof, except that bodies of water confined to
and retained within the limits of private property, and
which do not develop into or constitute a nuisance, or a
public health hazard, or a menace to fish or wildlife,
shall not be considered to be "waters of the State".
(C) UCA Section 26-11-15 states that: "Any person who spills
or discharges any oil or other substance which may cause
the pollution of the waters of the State shall immediately
notify the executive secretary of the spill or discharge,
any containment procedures undertaken, and a proposed
procedure for cleanup and disposal, in accordance with
rules of the committee."
(D) UCA Section 26-11-16(1) states that : "Any person who
violates this chapter, or any permit, rule, or order
adopted under it upon a showing that the violation
occurred, is subject, in a civil proceeding, to a penalty
not exceeding $10,000 per day."
(E) UCA Section 26-11-16(2) states that: "Any person who
willfully or with gross negligence (a) discharges
pollutants in violation of subsection 26-11-8(1) or in
violation of any. condition or limitation included in a
permit issued under subsection 26-11-8(2); or (b) violates
section 26-11-14; or (c) violates a pretreatment standard
or toxic effluent standard for publicly-owned treatment
works shall be punished by a fine not exceeding $25,000
per day. Any person convicted under this subsection a
second time shall be punished by a fine not exceeding
$50,000 per day.
(F) UCA Section 63-5-3 states, in part, that: "The Governor
is authorized...in time of emergency...from natural or
other causes...to determine whether the emergency is of
such character to call for adoption of emergency
measures...in the coordination of the State and local
activities relating to...control of the emergency."
(G) Organization of manpower and chains of command;
(H) Coordination of Federal, State, and local disaster and
emergency activities; and
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(I) Other necessary matters.
8.5 DISPOSAL SITES
(A) At this time there is one RCRA approved disposal site for
hazardous wastes in Utah. U.S. Pollution Control, Inc. at
Grassy Mountain will accept certain corrosive, toxic and
solvent wastes on the RCRA list. The facility should be
contacted prior to transport for acceptance approval of a
particular hazard waste at:
U.S. Pollution Control, Inc. (Grassy Mountain)
5662 South 300 West
Murray, Utah 84107
Phone: (405) 528-8371 or (801) 266-3908
(B) Disposal of oil, oily wastes and debris resulting from oil
spill cleanup activities is to be coordinated with the
Solid Waste Coordinator of the State of Utah:
Utah Department of Health
150 West Temple
P.O. Box 2500
Salt Lake City, Utah 84110
Phone: (801) 533-4245
Dale D. Parker, Director; Solid and Hazardous Wastes
The potential disposal sites and disposal site contacts
are listed below.
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COUNTY OFFICIAL CONTACT
Carbon County Sanitarian
Davis County Sanitarian
Iron County Sanitarian
Salt County Sanitarian
Lake
Utah County Sanitarian
Weber County Sanitarian
PHONE
637-3672
295-2394
586-9964
532-2002
375-8100
399-8431
DISPOSAL SITE
Price Landfill
North Davis Landfill
Payson City Landfill
Iron County Landfill
Trans-Jordan
Landfill
Utah County Landfill
Weber County
Landfill
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8.6 FUNDING CAPABILITIES
The State does not have a separate fund to cover spill response
activities. However/ if spill response warrants State action,
the Governor c^n authorize limited expenditures from his
Emergency Fund for containment and/or countermeasure actions
based upon a request and recommendation from the Director of the
Department of Health.
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ANNEX IX
WYOMING RESPONSE INFORMATION
9.1 POISON CONTROL CENTER
Rocky Mountain Poison Control Center
Denver, Colorado
Phone: (303) 629-1123 (24 Hours)
9.2 STATE AGENCY DIRECTORY
(A) Department of Environmental Quality
Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002
(1) Water Quality Division
Herschler Building
LeRoy Feusner
Jake Strohman
Phone: (307) 777-7781 (24 Hours)
(2) Air Quality Division
Herschler Building 4
Randolph Wood
Chuck Collins
Phone: (307) 777-7391 (Duty Hours)
(307) 777-7781 (Non-Duty Hours)
(3) Solid Waste Management Office
Herschler Building
Charles Porter
Dave Finely
Phone: (307) 777-7752 (Duty Hours)
(307) 777-7781 (Non-Duty Hours)
(B) Health and Social Services
Radiological Health Services
Hathaway Building
Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002
Julius Haas
Phone: (307) 777-7956 (Duty Hours)
(307) 777-7244 (Non-Duty Hours)
(C) Department of Agriculture
Pesticide/Herbicide Spill Assistance
2219 Carey Avenue
Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002
Jim Bigelow
Phone: (307) 777-7321 (Duty Hours)
(307) 777-7781 (Non-Duty Hours)
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(D) Game and Fish Department
5400 Bishop Boulevard
Cheyenne/ Wyoming 82002
Bruce Marker
Mike Stone
Phone: (307) 777-7631 (Duty Hours)
(307) 777-7781 (Non-Duty Hours)
(E) Highway Patrol
Dispatch Office
Cheyenne/ Wyoming
Phone: (307) 777-7244 (Duty Hours)
(F) Disaster and Civil Defense Division
5500 Bishop Boulevard
Cheyenne/ Wyoming 82002
Edwin Usui
Brooke Hefner
Phone: (307) 777-7566 (Duty Hours)
(307) 777-7244 (Non-Duty Hours)
9.3 LOCAL CLEANUP CONTRACTORS
(A) Associated General Contractors of Wyoming/ Inc.
1700 W. Lincoln Way
P.O. Box 965
Cheyenne/ Wyoming 82001
Jack Knott/ Manager
Phone: (307) 632-0573
(B) The State of Wyoming has a comprehensive list of
contractors and suppliers in their State Contingency Plan
available from the Department of Environmental Quality.
9.4 STATE LEGAL AUTHORITIES RELATED TO SPILL RESPONSE
(A) Wyoming Statues (WS) Section 35-11-301 of the Wyoming
Environmental Quality Act/ in part/ states that "No
person/ except when authorized by a permit issued pursuant
to the provisions of the Act shall: Cause/ threaten or
allow the discharge of any pollution or wastes into the
waters of the State; alter the physical, chemical,
radiological, biological or bacteriological properties of
any waters of the State; construct, install, modify or
operate any sewage system, treatment works, disposal
system or other facility, capable of causing or
contributing to pollution; increase the quantity or
strength of any discharge; construct, install, modify or
operate any public water supply."
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"Waters of the State" means all surface and ground water
within Wyoming.
(B) WS Section 23.3-204 concerning explosives and poisons-to
catch, kill, or destroy fish prohibited, states, in part,
that "No person shall allow any refuse or substance to
pass into any public water which drives away or is
injurious to fish or wildlife or which obstructs the
natural flow, channels or conditions of any stream or body
of water".
(C) Section 326 of the Oil and Gas Conservation Law concerning
Pollution and Surface Damage, states that, "The owner
shall not pollute streams, underground water, or
unreasonably damage the surface of the leased premises or
other lands...the supervisor must be consulted and the
useless liquids disposed of by some method approved by
him."
(D) WS Section 19-99 through 19-109 states, in part, that "The
Governor shall have general direction and control of the
disaster and civil defense agency...in the event of
disaster beyond local control^, may assume direct
operational control over...disaster and civil defense
functions within the State of Wyoming.
In carrying out provisions of this act...the Governor
directed to utilize the services, equipment, supplies and
facilities of existing departments, offices and agencies
of the State..."
9.5 DISPOSAL SITES
(A) At this time there are no RCRA approved disposal sites for
hazardous wastes in Wyoming.
(B) Disposal of oil, oily wastes and debris resulting from oil
spill cleanup activities is to be coordinated with the
Solid Waste Coordinator from the State of Wyoming:
Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality
Solid Waste Management Office
Herschler Building
Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002
Charles Porter
Dave Pinley
Phone: (307) 777-7752 (Duty Hours)
(307) 777-7781 (Non-Duty Hours)
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9.6 FUNDING CAPABILITIES
Funding for initial containment, cleanup and disposal, is
available through the Department of Environmental Quality
(DEQ). Fund availability is stipulated in a memorandum from
the Governor to the Director of DEQ.
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ANNEX X
DOCUMENTATION AND EVIDENCE COLLECTION
10.1 LEGAL NOTICES - OIL DISCHARGES
10.1.1 Notice of Federal Interest in a Pollution Incident
(A) Notice of Federal Interest in a pollution incident
should be served on each suspect in a discharge. A
format for this letter is shown in Figure X-l/ but a
personally drafted Notice of Federal Interest may be
substituted. In either case the Notice should
contain the following:
(1) The location and time of the discharge;
(2) Notice that the person is the suspected source;
(3) Reference to the Clean Water Act as amended and
an explanation of the Federal Government's
cleanup role;
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(4) Notice of the person's possible financial
responsibility to the Federal Government if the
cleanup is performed by the OSC; and,
(5) The identity of the OSC, giving his address and
telephone number.
(B) A witness should accompany the OSC when these Notices
are served. A copy, signed by the suspected
discharger or his representative, should be obtained
for the violation report. If the suspected
discharger refuses to sign the Notice, or make
himself available, the circumstances should be noted
on the Notice and signed by the OSC and a witness,
and the circumstances should be described in the
investigation.
10.1.2 Notice of Federal Assumption of Response Activity. If the
discharger is not taking proper response, the OSC should
issue the discharger a Notice of Federal Assumption of
Response Activity in writing or by a telegram, prior to
commencing any cleanup action. The Notice should include
a statement of the liability of the discharger for removal
costs. Figure X-2 is a format for such a Notice and
requires the OSC's signature. Indicate the exact time and
date of assumption of cleanup activity.
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10.2 LEGAL NOTICE - HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES RELEASES
10.2.1 Notice of Federal Interest in a Pollution Incident. One
of the following alternatives must be used by the OSC:
(A) Follow the procedures described in 10.1.1 above with
appropriate reference to the CERCLA instead of the
CWA and appropriate reference to hazardous substances
releases instead of oil discharges; or,
(B) Issue an administrative order under the provisions of
Section 106 of the CERCLA in accordance with EPA
internal procedures.
10.2.2 Notice of Federal Assumption of Response Activity. The
procedures described in 10.1.2 above shall be used with
appropriate reference to the CERCLA instead of the CWA and
appropriate reference to hazardous substance releases
instead of oil discharges.
10.3 SAMPLE COLLECTION
(A) Sa.JDCle.jS. Several precautions must be taken when
collecting and handling samples. The value of any sample
may be diminished by such things as the composition and
cleanliness of the container, the manner in which the
sample is taken, the sample size and custodial control.
Material sampling is to be done only when the material is
known to be non-toxic or after adequate personnel
protective measures have been taken.
(1) Containers
(a) Glass or other appropriate containers of
adequate size shall be used. The container, lid
liner and seal must be compatible with the
sampled material. (Most plastic containers have
been found to absorb organic materials or
dissolve portions of the plastic container wall
into the sample, contaminating the sample.)
(b) For oil or hydrocarbon samples the lid liner
should be glass, aluminum foil or Teflon.
(c) Unused containers are preferred. However,
containers may be reused if properly cleaned
and/or prepared.
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SAMPLE
NOTICE OF FEDERAL INTEREST IN A POLLUTION INCIDENT
Gentlemen:
This is to inform you that a pollution incident has occurred or
threatens to occur at (vessel/facility) located at (location/body of
water), for which you may be financially responsible. Under Federal
statutes, the United States Government has an interest in this
incident and may take appropriate action to minimize damages which
are threatened or which may be caused by this incident.
The discharge of a prohibited quantity of oil or hazardous substance
is a violation of the Clean Water Act, as amended. Under this act,
the owner or operator of the source may undertake removal action.
If he refuses to take adequate removal action, he may be held
financially responsible for action taken by the Federal Government
to remove the pollutant and adequately mitigate its effects.
Removal is being done properly if it is done in accordance with
Federal and State statutes and regulations and the criteria of the
National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan.
If you undertake removal action, the adequacy of such action shall
be determined by the Federal On-Scene Coordinator. The On-Scene
Coordinator for this area is (name).
So long as you are taking adequate actions in this matter, Federal
action will be limited to monitoring of the progress of your actions
and provision of guidance as necessary.
If it is determined that you are not taking prompt and appropriate
action to clean up, contain, and remove the pollutant(s), Federal
response may be initiated. You may then be held responsible for
actual costs incurred by the Federal Government as set forth in
Section 311(f) of the Clean Water Act, as amended. Should you
require further information concerning this matter, please contact:
(name, address, and telephone number of OSC).
Sincerely,
(OSC or representative)
Received and acknowledged,
(Name of addressee), (date/time)
Figure X-l
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SAMPLE
NOTICE OF FEDERAL ASSUMPTION OF RESPONSE ACTIVITY
Gentlemen:
My letter of (date) notified you of Federal interest in an actual or
potential pollution incident at (vessel/facility) located at
(location/body of water), for which you are presently considered
financially responsible.
You are hereby given notice that your actions to abate this threat
and to remove the pollutant(s), and mitigate (its/their) effects
have been evaluated as improper by the (Federal Agency) On-Scene
Coordinator, (name). Effective (date/time), the (Federal Agency)
will conduct all response activities under the authority of Section
311(c)(l) of the Clean Water Act, as amended (33 U.S.C. 1321(c)(l)).
Removal will be effected in accordance with the criteria of the
National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan and
Federal regulations. You will then be billed for all actual costs
incurred by the Federal Government, as set forth in Section 311(f)
of the Clean Water Act.
Should you require further information concerning this matter, you
should contact: (name, address, and telephone number of OSC).
Sincerely,
(OSC or representative)
Received and acknowledged,
(Name of addressee), (date/time)
Figure X-2
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(2) Sample Collection
(a) Because pollution conditions can change rapidly,
periodic samples should be taken to document
event progression. Sampling time sequence and
locations are to be stated concisely on the
sample tag and on any field notes pertaining to
the discharge event.
(b) For qualitative analysis, it is desirable to
take a large sample of the pollutant. (Proper
skimming techniques should be used to obtain a
sufficient amount of a floating contaminate.)
(c) Pollutants other than oil may require special
handling or preservation procedures. The
laboratory to perform the analysis should be
consulted whenever a question arises concerning
preservation, retention times, handling
techniques, etc. Laboratory personnel should be
notified as to when sample will be received for
analysis.
(d) For personnel safety, ctirect contact with the
material being collected is to be avoided.
Contact can be avoided by using a string tied to
the sample jar, a tongue depressor to scrape a
sample off a rock or piling, use of Teflon
strips, or by wearing a protective glove when
taking a sample. Using a ladle to collect
samples in the field is permitted providing new
ladles are used for successive samples, thus
preventing any cross contamination.
(e) A minimum of three samples should be taken at
appropriate times: upstream from the discharge,
at the alleged source, and downstream from the
discharge. Samples should be taken from all
possible sources in the area.
(3) Chain of Custody
Sample legality is determined, in part, by proof of
an unbroken chain of custody which begins with the
sample collection and extends unbroken through the
ultimate sample disposition.
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(a) A tag is to be filled out immediately after the
sample is collected and attached to the sample
container. Sample tags should have a reinforced
grommet through which a string may be led. The
tag is to be securely tied to the sample
container, underneath the cap. Prior to
shipping/ a piece of tape, of sufficient width
to cover the side of the cap and the grommet of
the tag, is to be wrapped around the cap of the
container with a one inch over-lap. On the tag,
the sampler records, as a minimum, sample date,
time and location, field measurements taken,
preservatives added, witnesses to the
collection, and any other pertinent information.
(b) In the field, the investigator should maintain
the samples in his custody and within view
whenever possible. During the course of an
investigation it is not always practicable or
possible to carry around previously taken
samples. If the investigator finds it necessary
to leave the samples, the bottles may be
temporarily locked in a vehicle, provided:
(1) the keys to the vehicle are in the
possession of the investigator (s) and are
not given to anyone else during this
period;
(2) the vehicle is opened and aired out and the
samples transferred to an open area (i.e.,
out of the trunk) prior to starting the
vehicle;
(3) the nature of the case makes it unlikely
that someone would want to break into the
automobile to tamper with the samples; and,
(4) the samples are removed from the vehicle
once the vehicle or investigator returns to
an operational base.
(c) Samples should be hand delivered to an approved
analytical lab by the sampling personnel or
special courier or be sent by registered mail,
return receipt requested. Sample tags must
show, by signature and date, all custody
transfers. Samples may be sent to the Field Oil
Analysis Lab (FOIL) in St. Lous, Missouri at the
direction of EPA or the DSCG.
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(d) The sample tags must remain attached to the
sample until analysis is complete. Afterwards,
the tag remains with the official copy of the
analytical results. The remaining portions of
the samples are retained in a custody-controTled
area or disposed of according to requirements of
the case.
10.4 PHOTOGRAPHS.
During each stage of the mitigation/ cleanup and disposal
operations, photographs should be taken to show the source of
the pollutant, the path and/or extent of the pollution, and the
progress being made relevant to the cleanup efforts undertaken.
If possible, pictures should be of the non-self developing type
to allow clear, sharp reproduction at a later time. The
following information should be recorded on the back of each
photographic print:
(A) The subject and location of the picture.
(B) The date and time the photo was taken.
(C) The name of the photographer and the witness who observed
the photographs being taken.
(D) The shutter speed and aperture setting on the camera used
(if possible).
(E) The type of film used and any pertinent details regarding
the film processing.
(F) Location of negatives.
If appropriate, for clarity, highlight subject matter with a
permanent ink of a contrasting color on the face of the
photograph.
10.5 WITNESS STATEMENTS
The ideal statement is written in the witness1 own handwriting.
It should include: his/her name, a description of his/her
employment, his/her location at the time of the incident.
Often it is impossible to obtain a written statement due to
reluctance on the part of the witness. When this occurs, the
investigator should transcribe the statements and answers to
questions given by the witness and have the witness sign it.
If the witness refuses to sign, the investigator should ^check
the accuracy of his notes with the witness in the presence of
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another investigator or a person willing to attest to the
statement(s) of the witnes being questioned. For the purpose
of witness information, to "verify" is to check the accuracy of
the investigator's notes with the witness; to have the notes
"attested" is to have another investigator or person present
who will observe the taking of the statement and confirm that
the written notes accurately reflect what the witness has said.
The following is the order of preference for witness1
information:
(A) Handwritten and signed statement.
(B) Attested notes of the investigator's interview signed by
the witness.
(C) Verfied and attested notes of the investigator's
interview.
(D) Verified (unattested) notes of the investigator's
interview.
(E) Unverified and unattested notes.
10.6 WRITTEN REPORTS
Reports prepared by investigators should always be written as
first-person narratives, such as:
"On (day, date and time), I saw (material or material
description) coming from (location) going via (flow path)
and entering (name of water body) or depositing on (name
of shoreline). I saw (type of environmental damage, i.e.,
sheen on the water, fish dying, etc.). I saw (number of
individuals) doing (type of activity, i.e., emptying
drums, placing containment devices, trying to clean-up,
etc.) and so on."
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ANNEX XI
CONTAINMENT CQUNTERMEASURE AND CLEANUP TECHNIQUES
11.1 POLICY.
It is the policy of the RRT to attempt mechanical recovery of
all oil discharges or hazardous substances releases to the
greatest extent possible. Dispersants and chemical agents are
to be used only after OSC approval in those cases where
mechanical removal is not feasible. These dispersants and
chemical agents must be approved by EPA and, further, the OSC
will consult with the State before authorizing their use. The
EPA acceptance list for dispersants and chemical agents is
contained in Annex XIII. Removal is always performed with the
intent of re-use of the recovered material. When re-use is not
practical, the development of a stable, or easily bio-
degradable end product is emphasized.
11.2 RESPONSE AND CLEANUP TECHNIQUES.
Due to the nature of spill incidents, several of the following
activities may occur simultaneously.
11.2.1 Identification. Appropriate containment, removal and
disposal of spilled substances can only be accomplished
after the substance has been positively identified.
Identification can be accomplished by several processes
such as:
(A) Examination of shipping manifests.
(B) If shipping manifests are not available, contact the
shipper for appropriate material information.
(C) Notation of the type of conveyance such as tank
truck, box cars, tank cars, etc., along with any
exterior placards or container labels, type of
packaging (55 gallon drum, 50 pound bag, etc.) and
the physical state (solid, liquid, fuming liquid,
gas, etc.) of the material.
(D) Sampling and testing of the material, using any
available equipment such as pH meters, Hach test
kits, etc., should be performed and the results
correlated with the information obtained in "Cn
above.
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(E) If a professional laboratory is nearby, samples can
be submitted for analytical identification.
(F) If the above actions do not provide positive
identification, contact the RRT for assistance.
(G) Samples can also be sent to the Coast Guard FOIL lab
in St. Louis.
11.2.2 Location. The physical location of the spilled substance
will greatly affect the general approach to containment
and the removal activities which follow.
(A) On Land. Spills occurring on land may be contained
or isolated by employing physical flow barriers.
These include, but are not limited to, use of
trenches, dikes or berms, or diversion and deflection
items such as poles, planking, etc. to impound or
divert the flow of material to a temporary holding
area. Dry materials may be covered with a tarpaulin
or sheets of plastic to prevent disturbance and
dispersion by wind or rain.
(B) On Water. Substances which float on the water can be
contained with booms made with material such as hay,
straw, log, plastic, rubber or special sorbent
materials or a specially constructed barrier to
surface flow. The basic problem associated with boom
containment may be the compatability of the boom with
the hazardous substance. Many substances which float
on water can exhibit a solvent action on some boom
material and could actually dissolve the containment
device before cleanup can be affected.
(C) Water Soluble. Hazardous substances releases which
dissolve in or become suspended throughout the water
column are some of the most difficult spills to
contain. Containment, if possible, usually involves
the total isolation, immobilization, removal or
filtration of the affected water body.
(D) fi£a.2i..£iL_I.h,aji_w..a±..ej:. Substances with densities
greater than water will be located at or near the
stream bed. Containing such spills requires locating
the substance and determining the total area
contaminated by the substance. Containment involves
isolation of the material by sealed booms, siphon
dam, subsurface damming, trenching, or subsurface
diversion of the migrating material to stream bed
depressions, quiescent or back water areas.
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(E) In Air. Containment of gaseous discharges can be
extremely difficult if not impossible. Gaseous
materials having densities greater than air will
normally flow along the ground surface and
concentrate in depressions. Those whose density is
less than air will quickly disperse upward and
outward.
11.2.3 Containment. After identifying and locating the spill,
the necessity for and feasibility of effective containment
can be assessed. Containment must be initiated as soon as
possible to prevent undue spreading of the area of
contamination.
The first action should be the elimination of any
additional spillage. This may be accomplished by shutting
off a pump or valve, placing a cap or a plastic or epoxy
patch over the leak, shoving a temporary plug in a
puncture or tear, uprighting an overturned container or
other appropriate action.
Given enough leadtime, commercial containment equipment
can be found and utilized, however, expedient and
innovative use of materials at hand, as explained below
and depicted in Figures XI, 1-6, can significantly reduce
the spread of contamination. Containment techniques and
equipment include, but are not limited to:
(A) Trenching and Diking. This technique consists of
digging a trench and/or establishing an earthen dike
.to contain or divert a liquid substance to a
temporary basin or to isolate a containment area from
precipitation runoff.
(B) Siphon Dam. For use in the control of floating
contaminates, an earthen dam is constructed across a
water channel. The dam is perforated with one or
more pieces of inclined pipe or T-sections which
allow water to pass through the dam while retaining
the spilled substance. The pipe size and/or number
must be sized for anticipated stream flow. See Annex
XII.
(C) £il£ej:_F_£Ji££..£. These are used primarily in
controlling the migration of floating substances in
ditches and streams where the water depth does not
exceed four feet. Filter fences are easily
constructed using steel fence posts spaced at 8-10
foot intervals across the drainage. Hardware cloth,
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chicken or hog wire or chain link fencing is then
tied to the posts, leaving at least one foot of wire
above the water level as free board, and the ends
securely anchored at each bank. Hay or straw (to a
depth of six inches) or commercial sorbents (to cover
the water surface) are spread cross the width of
drainage and upstream for at least 10-15 feet. Hay
tends to saturate quickly and sink, and must be
changed frequently. Entrained or dissolved
substances can be contained and/or removed by
replacing the floating sorbents with bags or bales of
filter media (peat moss, activated carbon,
diatomaceous earths, etc.). This approach can
significantly reduce downstream contaminate
concentrations in the affected water body. Filter
fences are most effective when used in series of
three or more with adequate work space between each.
Filter fences require constant attention so that
saturated sorbent can be removed and replaced with
fresh sorbent.
(D) Booms. These flow barriers are deployed in a lake,
across a stream or ditch, along shorelines, or around
a leaking vessel. The boom consists of a flotation
collar and a weighted skirt. Specialized booms
having a skirt capable of reaching the stream bed are
commercially available and are referred to as sealed
booms. A boom can be easily constructed using bales
of hay or straw, logs, or pieces of lumber with
plastic sheeting weighted with fishing sinkers, etc.
and rope. The rope is used to lash the boom together
as well as to secure the boom during deployment.
This technique is effective for spills floating on
the water or, in case of sealed booms, dissolved,
dispersed or heavier than water substances. Booms do
not function well in stream currents greater than two
knots or in the presence of debris or ice. Maximum
efficiency is obtained by deploying booms as depicted
Figures XI, 1-3.
(E) Water Sprays. This technique consists of fine water
sprays, such as those generated by firehose nozzles,
preferrably coupled with foaming agent directed in,
over or through fume or gas clouds. The water
flushes the substance from the air and the foam forms
a vapor barrier as the material collects on the
ground. This technique is effective on spills of
gases and fuming liquids. Containment for the
material (water, foam and pollutant) must be
provided.
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(F) Stream Diversion or Impoundment. This technique
consists of excavating a new stream channel around
the contaminated area with the construction of dams
above and below the spill area to divert the
uncontaminated water through the new channel or by
use of Crisifoli type pumps and irrigation pipes or
culverts. A large lead time is required for this
technique.
(G) Gelling and Chemical Agents. These materials effect
containment or removal by combining with the spilled
substance to form:
1) a semi-solid gel;
2) an emulsion soluble in water allowing the spill
to disperse throughout the water column; or,
3) an alteration of surface tension driving the
spilled material together to prevent spreading.
Use of these agents must be approved by the OSC and
the State representative to the RRT.
(H) Air Flow and Bubble Dams. These techniques have been
used with success in diverting and channelizing
contaminants in stream channels. Intake structures
can be protected by providing an air flow from a
compressor, until a more permanent barrier can be
erected. Also, contaminants can be herded for
collection using these techniques. The SSC should be
able to provide guidance to the OSC in use of these
techniques.
11.2.4 Removal. Once the substance has been contained, removal
can begin. Removal techniques can be divided into two
general classes: mechanical and physical-chemical. In
many spill situations, techniques from each class may be
used simultaneously or in conjunction.
(A) Mechanical Removal. These techniques are quite
effective in spills involving floating substances,
substances heavier than water and spills on land.
Equipment and techniques employed must be compatible
with the substance's physical characteristics such as
flammability, corrosiveness, ability to be pumped,
solvent action, etc. These characteristics along
with the substance's toxicity will govern the
protective clothing and equipment required by the
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individuals working in the spill area to adequately
protect their health and insure safety. Mechanical
removal devices and techniques include:
1) Skimmers. These devices are designated to take
in a floating substance off the surface of
water. They can be used in conjunction with
suction/discharge pumps and require a holding
tank to contain the removed substance. Units
are available as vacuum trucks which contain all
necessary components.
2) SjQ.rJaejit.s. These materials are manually
distributed over the spill and manually
collected once they have absorbed the substance.
The most commonly used sorbents are hay and
straw. Commercial sorbents are available in
bags/ pads and boom structures/ however/ these
materials have been treated to repel water/ a
polar compound/ and may be ineffective for
certain substances exhibiting similar polar
characteristics.
3) ELt.fid.3.iiicu.« This technique is similar to
skimming except removal occurs under water
rather than at the surface. Suction heads or
nozzles/ pumps and holding tanks make up the
dredge unit. This technique is effective for
substances heavier than water.
(B) Physical-Chemical Removal. This technique takes
advantage of the physical and chemical characteris-
tics of the substance to remove or render the
material inactive (i.e. make insoluble/ make bio-
degradable/ de-toxify/ etc.). Physical-chemical
removal requires laboratory services to monitor
initial spill concentrations during the various
stages of removal and final concentrations. This
monitoring assures that the desired result has been
achieved and allows adjustments to be made in the
removal operations to maximize the effectiveness of
the removal operations. Physical-chemical treatment
techniques and devices include/ but are not limited
to:
1)
A££i.y.AJt..£d._£a.£.J}an. This material has the
capacity to adsorb a wide range of substances.
Packages of activated carbon can be used to
construct filter fences/ allowed to float in the
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contaminated area or used as a filter column
through which the contaminated water is passed
to remove the contaminating substance.
2) Neutralization. This process involves the
addition of mild caustic material to acid spills
or mild acids to caustic spills. Occasionally a
precipitant will form from the reaction. This
precipitant should be removed. Empirical
formulas for the spilled material and treating
agents will provide the necessary information
regarding volume of treating agent needed to
neutralize the spill.
3) Physical/Chemical Treatment. These methods
range from simple carbon adsorption, as
described above, through complex mixed batch or
flow through treatment schemes. Complex
treatment systems usually require removal and
storage of the contaminated water. Various
adjustments and refinements, base on chemical
tests of the effluent for desired treatment
efficiency, must be made. An excellent
reference for more specdfic treatment schemes
may be found in an EPA report titled "Manual for
the Control of Hazardous Material Spills";
Volume I-Spill Assessment and Water Treatment
Techniques.", EPA-600/2-77-227. Commercial
physical-chemical treatment units are available.
These include activated carbon units, ion-
exchange resin columns, diatomaceous earth
filtration units, oxidation-reduction,
neutralization or flocculation units. All of
these items may be used singularly or in
conjunction with each other to effect removal.
Sound chemical knowledge or expertise is
required to establish and operate effective
treatment units such as these. As mentioned
above, analytical laboratory capabilities must
be available for pre-testing, intermediate phase
testing and unit effluent testing to assure that
the desired removal performance has been
accomplished.
4) Packaged^Treatment Units• Several mobile
treatment units have been developed in recent
years. The cost and time required to bring any
of these units on-scene requires total
containment of the spill as well as an inability
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to develop a treatment process with available
materials. More information regarding these
units and their availability can be obtained
from the Regional Response Center.
5) A.y.AilAiile^.tlA.tejLia.l.a. Usually an adequate
treatment system can be developed using
available materials.. Containment can be
achieved with empty tank trucks, pre-fabricated
swimming pools available from department stores
or, if necessary, clarifiers at a treatment
plant. Neutralizing agents in the form of
vinegar, lye etc. are commercially available.
Hospitals, refineries, and chemical supply
companies can provide these as well as more
sophisticated chemicals in less time usually
than a packaged treatment unit can be obtained.
Mixers, stirrers, etc., can be fabricated from
pipe, lumber and electric motors. The motors
and generators can be obtained through local
rental agencies.
11.2.5 Disposal. The final operations in spill response and
cleanup is the disposal of the collected materials. Any
plan for disposal must be coordinated through the OSC and
the State Representative. Methods for disposal include:
(A) Recycling recovered materials to nearby refineries,
refiners or waste recovery plants.
(B) Land farming of oil which entails spreading a thin
layer of the oil or oily waste over a land area,
tilling the oil into the soil, seeding and
fertilizing the area with nitrogen fixing grasses and
fertilizers to promote the growth of soil organisms
which then break down the oil. This method of
disposal requires extensive participation by the
State and Soil Conservation Service as well as long
term monitoring to assure that the oil or oily waste
is being sufficiently broken down.
(C) Land filling which entails disposing of the material
at an approved landfill site. Procedures and sites
available will be designated by the appropriate State
agency as provided in Annex IV of this Part.
(D) Burning may be performed after obtaining permission
to burn from the appropriate State air pollution
control agency listed in Annex IV.
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(E) Permanent disposal for designated hazardous
substances (40 CFR Part 116 and 117) shall be in
accordance with all RCRA regulations.
11.3 SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS.
Certain precautions must be taken during each spill incident to
adequately assure protection of certain areas not previously
addressed. These areas include:
(A) Groundwater Contamination. Since many individuals and
municipalities in Region VIII utilize groundwater aquifers
as a source for their drinking water supply every effort
should be made to prevent oil or hazardous substance
spills from migrating into these underground aquifers.
Such protection may necessitate drilling test wells
adjacent to the spill site to test the groundwater
assuring that contamination has not occurred. If the
spilled substance should enter the groundwaterf several
methods are available to remove the material. The methods
described below and depicted in Figures XI, 7-9 include:
1) Trenching. This method is effective in areas having
shallow groundwater tables. A trench is excavated
across the plane of groundwater flow at a sufficient
distance downstream of the zone of contamination
plume in the groundwater. An impermeable barrier
(plastic/ bentonite, etc.) is placed on the
downstream side of the trench (see Figure VII and
VIII). The contaminated groundwater is allowed to
collect in the trench and the pollutant is removed by
the most appropriate method discussed earlier.
2) Withdrawal Wells. This method is effective in areas
having deep groundwater tables and areas where soil
characteristics preclude trenching. One or more
wells are sunk in or around the area of
contamination. The contaminated groundwater is
pumped from the well or wells and treated by the most
appropriate method discussed earlier. As the
contaminated water is removed, a cone of depression
(see Figure XI-9), is created providing containment
of the polluting substance. An alternate method,
effective for substances floating on the water
surface uses a skimming device in the well. The
contaminated groundwater allowed to collect in the
well and the floating contaminant is skimmed from the
surface of the groundwater, pumped to surface storage
and recovered or disposed of as discussed earlier.
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3) fiijO_rd.£s.c.Aila..ti£ii. This method is still in the
research phase but field tests in actual spill
situations have proven the method to be highly
effective. Specific micro-organisms are injected
into the area of contamination. The micro-organisms
use the contaminant as nutrients for growth and
reproduction. The organisms move with the
contaminant and consume it. Once the contaminant is
removed, the organisms die off. Major problems still
to be resolved are the slimes created when the
organisms die, and taste and odor problems in water
caused by the activities and death of the organisms.
Use of this method must have OSC approval.
Further information relating to spills affecting
groundwater may be found in the National Fire Protection
Association Phamphlet #329 entitled Underground Leakage
of Flammable & Combustible Liquids 1972 and EPA publica-
tions numbered EPA-580/9-79-017 and 018 entitled A.
Guidance for Protection of Groundwater Resources from the
Effects of Accidental Spills of Hydrocarbons and other
Hazardous Substances and Methods of Detecting and Dealing
with Surface Spills of Contaminants which may Degrade
Underground Water Sources for Public Water Systems.
(B) Transportation of Hazardous Substances Waste. In order
to minimize the spread of environmental contamination
during transportation of spill waste to disposal sites,
every effort should be made to assure that whatever means
of shipment is employed will not result in leakage of
material during transportation and that adequate covers
are placed over the materials to prevent wind induced
spreading of the material. The transportation of spill
waste is regulated under RCRA. Each generator,
transporter, and disposal facility must register with EPA
under RCRA. A series of waste manifest tracks the waste
from "cradle to grave". The OSC can obtain a list of
approval haulers and disposal sites, as well as a
temporary hauling permit in a spill incident.
(C) Oil and Hazardous Substances Debris. Should be collected
and stored in a lined storage areas so that the spilled
substance can drip off of the debris and be recovered to
the largest extent possible.
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Oil shall mean oil or hazardous
substances
Along Shoreline
Open Lake
Figure xx-1
Boom Deployment in Lakes
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Wide Stream
Narrow Stream
Figure xi-2
Boom Deployment in Flowing Streams
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Shallow
Stilling
Basin
Earthdike
iphon pipe
Narrow Stream
Shallow
Stilling-
Basin
Wide Stream
Earth
Siphon Dike
Figure 'Xl-3
Alternate Method for Flowing Streams
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Straw or
Hay
Tied Together
Both Sides'
Straw Bale Boom
Broadcast
Sorbent Material
Mesh
Filter Fence
Figure xi-4
Expedient Boom and Filter Fence
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Earthen
Dam
Retained
Flow
*-A vortex can develop in
this area allowing the
substance to escape con-
tainment.
Inverted Siphon
End A of the pipe
must be lower than
end B. The
difference in ele-
vation will determi
the volume of oil
retained.
Retained
Oil
Earthen
Dam
4-
*-Due to the design of the T-section
a vortex can not develop. This is
the preferred siphon arrangement
when feasible.
T Siphon
ie
Figure XI-5
Siphon Dams
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Floating Sorbent
with Entrained Oil
Cross Section View
Guide
Rails
2 inch
Adjustable
Planking
Floating sorbent
with entrained oil
Plan View
Figure XT-6.
Suface Skimmer Device
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Removal By
Sorbents, Etc.
Impermable
Barrier
Wffi
Ground water
Table
-
Flow
Ground Water
Table
Suction Pump
& Containment
Flow
Perforated
Pipe
Loose Gravel
Figure XI-7
Trenching Methods for
Contaminated Ground Water
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Perforated
Casing (Optional)
Ground Water Table
Skimming Device
Flow
Pump
Storage
Flow
15" minimum
Figure XI -8
Skimming Method of Removal of
Contaminants from Ground Water
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Pump
Spill Area
WeJ.1 & Casing
of_
Flow
Normal Ground
Water Table
Cone of
Depression
Depressed
Figure Xl-9
Containment and Removal of
Contaminants from Deep Ground Waters
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ANNEX XIII
Company
Shell Oil Company
Two Shell Plaza
P.O. Box 2105, Houston, TX
Natural Hydrocarbon
Elimination Company
5400 Memorial Drive
Suite 812, Houston, TX
Whale Chemical Company
58 Winant St.
Staten Island, NY
Ara Chem, Incorporated
808 Gable Way
El Cajon, CA
GFC Chemical Company
2539 Old Okeechobee Rd.
West Palm Beach, PL
Adair Equipment Company, Inc.
P.O. Box 19333
Houston, TX
BP North America, Inc.
520 5th Avenue
New York, NY
EPA ACCEPTANCE LIST
Name of Product Chemical Agent
Oil Herder Surface Collector
NOSCUM
Seamaster, NS-555
Gold Crew Dispersant
Atlantic-Pacific
Oil Dispersant
Cold Clean
BP-llOOx
Date of Acceptance
September 16, 1976
Biological Additive September 16, 1976
Dispersant
Dispersant
Dispersant
Dispersant
Dispersant
June 6, 1977
August 31, 1977
September 19, 1977
October 7, 1977
October 20, 1977
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Company
Exxon Chemical Company
1333 West Loop South
Houstonr TX
Continental Chemcial Company
270 Clifton Blvd.
Clinton, NJ 07015
BP North America, Incorporated
620 5th Avenue
New York, NY
U.S. Navy
Naval Ship Engineering
Center, Washington, DC
MI-DEE Products, Inc.
P.O. Box 4815
Haywood, CA
Exxon Chemical Company
1333 West Loop South
Houston, TX
Exxon Chemical Company
1333 West Loop South
Houston, TX
Exxon Chemical Company
1333 West Loop South
Houston, TX
Name of Product
Corexit 9527
Conco Dispersant K
BP-1100 WD
Oil Spill Remover
Slik-A-Way
Corexit 7664
Corexit 8667
Corexit OC-5
Chemical Aaent
Dispersant
Dispersant
Dispersant
Surface Collector
Dispersant
Dispersant
Dispersant
Surface Collector
Date of Acceptance
March 10, 1978
April 25, 1970
May 11, 1978
August 31, 1978
October 5, 1978
November 1, 1978
November 1, 1978
November 1, 1978
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Company
Bioteknika International/ Inc.
7835 Greeley Blvd.
Springfield, VA 22152
Bioteknika International, Inc.
7835 Greeley Blvd.
Springfield, VA 22152
Preform Products Corporation
230 California Ave.
Palo Alto, CA 94306
Drew Chemical Corporation
One Drew Chemical Plaza
Boonton, NJ 07005
Polybac Corporation
Suite 304A
1251 S. Cedar Crest Blvd.
Allentown, PA 18103
Polybac Corporation
Suite 304A
1251 S. Cedar Crest Blvd.
Allentown, PA 18103
Arco Chemical Company
P.O. Box 370
Sand Springs, OK 74063
Aspra, Inc.
4401-23rd Avenue
West Seattle, WA
Name of Product
Petrodeg 100
Petrodeg 200
Proform - Pollution
Control Agent
Ameroid Oil Spill
Dispersant/LT
Petrobac R
Phenobac R
ArcoChem D-609
EC.O Atlan'tol AT7
Chemical Agent Date of Acceptance
Biological Additive December 15, 1978
Biological Additive December 15, 1978
Dispersant
Dispersant
May 9, 1979
May 11, 1979
Biological Additive August 4, 1979
Biological Additive August 4, 1979
Dispersant
Dispersant
August 20, 1979
November 13, 1979
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Company
American Petrofina, Inc.
P.O. Box 2159
Dallas, TX 75221
American Petrofinar Inc.
P.O. Box 2159
Dallas, TX 75221
Petrocon Marine and Industrial
Chemical Corporation
243 44th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11232
Polybac Corporation
4 West 58th Street
New York, NY 10019
Magnus Maritec Int'l. Inc.
150 Roosevelt Place
P.O. Box 150
Palisades Park, NJ 07650
Flow Laboratories
828 West Hillcrest Blvd.
Inglewood, CA 90301
Plow Laboratories
828 West Hillcrest Blvd.
Inglewood, CA 90301
Name of Product
Finasol Osr 7
Finasol Osr 8
Oil Spill Eliminator
N/T No. 4
Hydrobac
Magnotox
Type L
DBC Plus
Type R-5
Chemical Agent
Dispersant
Dispersant
Dispersant
of Acceptance
May 21, 1980
May 21, 1980
May 21, 1980
Biological Additive December 3, 1980
Dispersant
July 1, 1981
Biological Additive June 10, 1982
Biological Additive June 10, 1982
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