NORTHWEST REGIONAL MULTI-AGENCY OIL
AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS POLLUTION
CONTINGENCY PLAN
January 1969
United States Department of the Interior
Federal Water Pollution Control Administration
Northwest Region
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NORTHWEST REGIONAL MULTI-AGENCY OIL
AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS POLLUTION
CONTINGENCY PLAN
United States Department of the interior
Federal Water Pollution Control Administration, Northwest Region
January 1969
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The Northwest Regional Multi-Agency Contingency Plan
provides a mechanism for coordinating the Federal response
to a major spill of oil or hazardous materials.
Regional agencies reviewing this plan include:
Federal Water Pollution Control Administration
13th District U. S. Coast Guard
North Pacific Division - Corps of Engineers
Department of -Health, Education & Welfare
Office of Emergency Preparedness
State of Oregon
State of Washington
State of Idaho
State of Montana
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I Introduction
Purpose
Responsibilities
Activation of Plan
II Organization and Function
Regional Operations Team
Regional.Operations Center
On-Scene Commander
State Agencies
Communications
III Subregional Areas
Lower Columbia and Coastal Waters
Upper Columbia River
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APPENDIX LIST
I Levels of Operation Centers
II Plan of Response
III Alerting System & Telephone Numbers
IV Cleanup Materials & Equipment
V Agencies' Capabilities
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NORTHWEST REGIONAL MULTI-AGENCY OIL
AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS POLLUTION
CONTINGENCY PLAN
I. INTRODUCTION
On June 7, 1968, the President issued a memorandum direct-
ing the Secretary of Interior to assume primary responsibility
for completing, at the earliest possible date, utilizing the
special capabilities of the Departments of Transportation and
Defense, a National multi-agency contingency plan for responding
to major oil spill emergencies. Each Regional plan submitted
will become an integral part of the National plan for combat-
ing major spills of oil or other hazardous materials.
(a) Purpose and Objectives
The objective of this document is to present a plan which will
establish a workable chain of authority and responsibility among
local, State, and Federal agencies involved in controlling and
cleaning up a major spill of oil or other hazardous materials that
may occur in the Pacific Northwest Region, which includes the
States of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Western Montana. A
separate contingency plan is being developed for the State of
Alaska.
(b) Scope
This plan is for all U. S. navigable waters located within the
Federal Water Pollution Control Administration (FWPCA) Pacific
Northwest Region. Greater emphasis is placed on those waters used
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to transport large quantities of oil and other hazardous
materials .
(c) Re spons ibil i t ie s
Agencies having primary responsibility in the problem under
consideration are shown in Appendix I, while Appendix II outlines
the general Plan of Response to a major spill. Relative
positions shown on the chart are those which will be initially
assumed in the occurrence of a major spill. Necessary changes
will be made as the case progresses. Following is a discussion
of the responsibilities of each listed agency or group of
agencies. Appendix V lists the capabilities of each partici-
pating agency and will be updated continually.
U. S. Coast Guard (USCG) (Department of Transportation)
The USCG will be OSC for those designated waters in
addition to supplying the facilities for communications at
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the Regional Operations Center (ROC). Expertise in the fields
of navigation, port safety and maritime law enforcement,
surveillance mobility, assisting in investigations and
on-scene control of navigation, will also be the responsibility
of the USCG.
Department of Defense
Military assistance in critical pollution incidents,
maintenance of navigation channels, and the issuance of
contracts for salvage and removal of obstructions and major
cleanup operations may be made through the DOD. Direct requests
for such action should come from the On-Scene Commander (OSC).
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Office of Emergency Preparedness (PEP)
Until such time as a pollution emergency is declared a major
disaster by the President under Public Law 81/875, OEP will serve
as an advisor to the OSC and will be kept advised of all happenings.
Upon the declaration of a major disaster, OEP will assume the leader-
ship role in coordinating Federal actions and the issuance of any
necessary directives to Federal agencies for actions that may exceed
their existing statutory authorities.
Federal Water Pollution Control Administration (FWPCA)
The FWPCA will coordinate their recommendations for action with
the recommendations of sister Department of the Interior agencies,
the U. S. Public Health Service (USPHS), and the appropriate State
water pollution control agencies. The wishes of these agencies
will be expressed to the OSC by the FWPCA. (In order to keep to a
minimum the number of agencies with which the OSC must confer, it is
essential that these agencies be represented through one spokesman.)
Publicity from the Regional level is to be handled at the ROC
by the FWPCA Public Information Officer, with all news releases
originating from the ROC.
(d) Activation of Plan
The operations centers will not be activated until the spill
has been found to be of major proportions and not containable by
local resources. The location and extent of the spill will determine
the need for specific operations centers. Containment and cleanup
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operations could require multi-agency participation for several weeks
or months.
Minor spills will be taken care of through the same cooperating
agencies, but without the rigid chain of authority required on major
spills. Minor spills, for the purpose of this plan, are defined as
those not creating hazards to public health and safety; those confined
to- small, areas with little chance of expansion; and those not re-
quiring major efforts for cleanup. These will be handled by the
responsible State or Federal agency in the most convenient position
to do so. Past experience has shown this to be a satisfactory method
of dealing with minor cases of oil pollution. The determination as to
the magnitude of the spill will be made by the OSC. Major spills will
be handled through the ROC reporting directly to the National Joint
Operations Center (JOC), Washington, D. C.
Financial Resources - The need to initiate prompt actions upon
notification of a major spill necessitates an immediate source of funds.
The FWPCA has available $10,000 which will be used to begin surveillance
and containment procedures. After determining that the spill is of
major proportion, the OSC will request additional funds through the
National JOC.
II. Organization and Function
(a) The Northwest Regional Plan will follow the outline of the National
Plan, relying upon the participating agencies to coordinate their respec-
tive regional activities so es to function effectively during a major
spill.
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(b) The Regional Operations Team (ROT) consists of representatives
of USCG, DOD, FWPCA, and OEP, acting as. an emergency-response team
in the event of a major pollution incident.
The Regional Operations Center (ROC) will be located at the
13th USCG Headquarters, Seattle, Washington. This top-level
operation center would include the USCG as OSC, the DOD, the OEP,
and the FWPCA. On-scene locations would be the nearest Coast Guard
station, where air transportation and communication facilities are
available, A list of those stations is attached in Appendix III.
This plan proposes three basic levels of operation centers. Two
possible locations for each level are discussed below.
First consideration should be given to locating the centers
as closely as possible to the problem. The second center for each
level of operation located away from the scene may not be necessary
if adequate on-scene facilities are available. A second-level
operations center would include the FWPCA, other interested Department
of the Interior agencies, the DHEW, and the water pollution control
agency for the affected State. Locations for this operation would be
near the first-level on-scene center, and, if needed, in the FWPCA
Regional Office in Portland.
A third-level operations center would >e composed of State
agencies headed by the.State water pollution control agency responsi-
ble for the State's actions. Locations for this center would be-.
on -scene as near as possible to the second-level operations center
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and, if necessary, at the central office of the lead agency.
(c) On-Scene-Commander (OSC) shall be the first responsible Federal
official on the scene representing any of the agencies on the ROT.
Upon notification of a major disaster, the OSC shall assume the fol-
lowing duties:
(1) Responsibility for coordination of activities under the
plan until one of the predesignated officials listed below
becomes available to take charge.
Upper Columbia River - Should a spill occur above Bonne-
ville Dam, the North Pacific Division, Corps of Engineers,
shall become OSC.
Lower Columbia River, Oregon and Washington Coastal Waters
and Puget Sound - The Commander, 13th USCG District, Seattle,
Washington, will assign the OSC for these waters.
Until such time as the ROT agrees to a change, the above representatives
will remain as OSC.
(2) Initiate and direct Phase II operations and direct Phase III
operations as hereinafter described.
(3) Determine pertinent facts about a particular incident, such
as the nature, amount, and location of material spilled,
probable direction and time of travel of the material, re-
sources and installations which may be affected and the
. priorities for protecting them.
(4) Call upon and direct the deployment of needed resources
in accordance with the regional plan to initiate and con-
tinue containment, countermeasures, cleanup, restoration,
and disposal functions.
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(5) Provide necessary support activities and documentation for
cost recovery and enforcement functions.
(6) In carrying out this plan, the OSC will report to and
coordinate closely with ROT to ensure the maximum effec-
tiveness of the Federal effort in protecting the natural
resources and environment from pollution damage *
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(7) It is recognized that in some cases the OSC, particularly
where he is a Coast Guard Officer, may have other functions
such as search and rescue, or fire control and safety which
must be performed along with pollution control functions,
(d) State Water Pollution Control Agencies will be responsible for
the coordination and notification of all affected State Government
agencies within their respective States.
The participating States' water pollution agencies will co-
ordinate directly with other State and local groups, centralizing
their particular capabilities. As the respective States progress
in developing plans to utilize the resources available in their areas,
this information will become a part of the Regional Plan. The direct
involvement of State and local resources will be initiated through
the Directors of the State programs.
These agencies will be the single spokesman to the FWPCA for
all other State agencies. However, in the case that State funds
become available for cleanup, these agencies would be expected to
have direct responsibility for their allocations.
(e) Local and private organizations will become a part of the Regional
Plan as it is further developed by the State agencies. Information as
to equipment and resources capabilities at the local level will be
gathered by the State water pollution agencies and consolidated into
the Regional Plan.
Contact will be maintained with the State water pollution agencies
in developing this inventory.
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(f) Communications, after initial contact or notification of a spill,
will follow the lines shown on the chart with the flow of information
going both directions. As the Regional Contingency Plan is further
developed, the chart will be enlarged by including submittals of those
agencies connected with OEP, DOD, the USPHS and the State WPC Agencies.
It will be the responsibility of these agencies to obtain this infor-
mation for inclusion into the regional plan.
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The persons listed in Appendix III shall be notified as soon
as possible after a major spill„ In line with Regional notification,
contact shall be initiated with Headquarters, FWPCA, x^hich will notify
the JOT.
(g) National, Regional, and Subregional overlaps:
It is expected that at Headquarters international coordination will
be obtained between the U. S. Government and Canada in waters off the
coast of Washington, Initial contact will probably be made by the
USCG and the Canadian Coast Guard in these waters should a major spill
occur. As this coordination is developed at Headquarters, it will be
indicated in the plan.
A major spill reported off the Southern Oregon coast will result
in immediate notification of the Southwest Regional FWPCA office.
Further notification of interested participating* agencies will be
the responsibility of that office.
(h) Enforcement:
The legal responsibility of each participating agency as to its
legal jurisdictions will be determined within the agency. When a
major spill occurs, the legal representatives of each agency will
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immediately be notified by those persons within their respective
organizations in order that legal procedures may begin with a minimum
of delay. Enforcement procedures will fall, primarily, under the
Oil Pollution Act or the Corps of Engineers Refuse Act of 1899. Col-
lection of evidence during a major spill will be the responsibility
of the USCG. Other agencies on the ROT will assist the Coast Guard
so as to accomplish this task with a minimum of delay with all reports
and evidence being appropriately forwarded to the U. S. Attorney's
office.
Ill,
(a) Lower Columbia River, Oregon, and Washington Coastal Waters:
Subregional areas will be established with Headquarters at USCG
stations near major port areas, A list of these stations with duty
numbers is attached in Appendix III. Each subregion will coordinate
activities within an area so as to overlap the adjoining subregions.
0>) Upper Columbia River:
Above Bonneville Dam, the subregional Headquarters will be established
at the multi-purpose Dam Project offices located along the Columbia and
Snake Rivers as indicated on the basin map0
The subregional plans- will be developed by FWPCA to conform with
the Regional Plan. A program outlining local capabilities and re-
sources available will be included, along with specific operational
procedures as they are developed. (Appendix IV).
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Three Levels-of-Operation Centers
.U.S. COAST GUARD
DEPT. OF DEFENSE
FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ADMINISTRATION OFF. OF EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
SISTER AGENCIES IN THE
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
STATE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY*
ALL OTHER STATE AGENCIES, CITIES, COUNTIES, ETC.
UNITED STATES PUBLIC HEALTH
SERVICE
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*The state of Alaska will communicate directly'with the U.S.C.G. rather than through the FWPCA.
APPENDIX I
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APPENDIX III
ALERTING SYSTEM & TELEPHONE NUMBERS
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FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ADMINISTRATION
Washington, D. C.
NCY
NAME
HOME
TELEPHONE
, OFFICE
- Washington, D.C.
- Washington, D.C.
Kenneth E. Biglane
Ernst P. Hall
- Washington, D.C.
- Washington, D.C.
Richard Hess
Robert Haywoocl, Jr.
301-262-9147
703-481-1971
301-627-4624
202-962-3198
202-963-7701
conf.202-963-5593
703-557-7651
703-557-7651
202-638-1507
202-963-5840
202-962-1643
- Washington, D.C. | Lehn J. Potter
301-946-0763 202-963-5709
- Washington, D.C. Edmund J. Grant
703-738-8008 202-962-1591
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. FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ADMINISTRATION
NORTHWEST REGIONAL OFFICE
Portland, Oregon
ICY NAME
- Portland, Oregon
atory Programs
- Portland, Oregon
atory Programs
- Portland, Oregon
- Portland, Oregon
- Portland, Oregon
Bryan M, Johnson, Director
James C. Willmann, Sanitary
Engineer
Earl N. Kari, Deputy Reg. Dir
John J. Vlastelicia, Chief,
Technical Assistance &
Investigations Branch
W. James Sweeney, Sanitary
Engineer
TELEPHONE
HOME*- OFFICE
503-646-5882
503-644-1425
.503-636-6105
503-755-3808
503-695-7829
503-226-3361
503-226-3361
503-226-3361
503-226-3361
503-226-3361
Ext.
2112
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1921
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Portland, Oregon i Kenneth H. Mosbaugh, Sanitary
Engineer
- Corvallis, Oregon | Dr. A. F. Bartsch, Chief
Quality Laboratory j Eutrophication Research
- Portland, Oregon j Nick Malueg, Chemist
Quality Laboratory j
503-646-2097 503-226-3361 2112
503-752-4281 4314
503-226-3361 1409
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UNITED STATES COAST GUARD DISTRICT 13
NCY NAME
- Seattle, Washington
istrative
Jtions Division
- Seattle, Washington
ENCY
- Portland, Oregon
~ Astoria, Oregon
Unit
~ Port Angeles, Wash.
Unit
Chief, Operations Division
Chief, Intell. & Law Enforce.
Duty Officer, Rescue Coord.
Captain of the Port (Pier 91)
Captain of the Port
Group Commander
Group Commander
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TELEPHONE
HOME . OFFICE
Ext.
206-624-2902 203/4
206-624-2902 235
206-624-2902
206-624-2215
206-283-5200
503-285-4564
503-851-2242
206-457-4401
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CORPS OF ENGINEERS - NORTH PACIFIC DIVISION
INCY
North Pacific Divisio
|istom House
ind, Oregon
NAME
Division Engineer
TELEPHONE
HOME
OFFICE
I EXT.
503-226-3361 2500
Portland District
.nd, Oregon
District Engineer
•Seattle District
:e, Washington
[Walla Walla District
IjWalla, Washington
District Engineer
District Engineer
fi03-777~4441 200
206-682-2700 300
>09-5?.5-5500 . 100
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OFFICE OF EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
Region 8
ICY
NAME
Bothell, Washington
Raymond H. Willman,
Natural Disaster Coordinator
HOME
TELEPHONE
OFFICE
206-259-3541
EXT
206-486-0721 0292
Bothell, Washington
Creath A. Tooley, Reg. Dir.
206-659-6774
206-486-0721 0284
Bothell, Washington
Loren G. Strawn, Reg, Rep.
206-362-4074
206-486-0721 0290
Bothell, Washington
John L. Makey, Reg. Rep.
206-252-5672
Bothell, Washington
Henry I. Molter, Reg. Rep.
206-353-0366
206-486-0721 0291
206-486-0721 0293
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U. S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AGENCIES
S'CY NAME
i of Commercial Fish-
t Seattle, Washington
i of Commercial Fish-
, Seattle, Washington
ial Park Service,
rancisco, California
John B. Glude, Dep. Reg. Dir
Dr. Gerald B. Collins, Lab.
Dir.
John A. Rutter, Reg. Dir.
i of Sport Fisheries
llife, Portland, Ore. Jack E. Hemphill
i of Sport Fisheries
Jlife, Portland, Ore. Clary E. Crawford
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j of Land Management, Daniel P. Baker, Acting Dir.
and, Oregon
TELCPilONE
HOME*. , OFFICE^ __ __
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503-645-2296
503-292-6881
EXT.
206-583-7575
206-583-4445
503-234-3361 268
503-234-3361 253
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USDI - SOLICITORS OFFICES
NCY NAME
- Office of the
itor - Portland, Ore.
- Office of the
itor - Portland, Ore.
7 Office of the
i-tor - Portland, Ore.
- Office of the
tary - Portland, Ore.
I
Leon Jourolmon
Fred March
Fred Grant
Joe D. Dwyer
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TEI^EPIIONE
HOME OFFICE
503-255-4769
503-761-6439
503-636-2690
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EXT.
503-234-3361 475
503-234-3361 538
503-234-3361 761
503-234-3361 1008
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U. S. ATTORNEYS
NAME
Portland, Oregon
Portland, Oregon
Sidney I. Lezak
Jack G. Collins
HOME
TJLEJ'LKJNE
OFFICE
EXT.
503-226-3361 1531
503-226-3361 1531
Seattle, Washington Judge Eugene G. Gushing
'06-282-4775
206-583-4735
Seattle, Washington. Albert E. Stephan
'06-282-1421
206-583-4735
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U. S. PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE
NCY NAME
- Portland, Oregon
- San Francisco, Call
- Washington, D. C.
Bncy Service - Poison
.Francis L. Nelson
f.
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- San Francisco, Calif.
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TELE PHONE
HOME*' OFFICE
503-646-1592
503-226-3751
415-556-5678
202-963-7512
415-556-5678
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IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
INCY
NAME
HOME
Dept. of Health,
e, Idaho
Vaughn Anderson
TELEPHONE
OFFICE
EXT,
208-344-5811 362
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MONTANA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
ICY
ia Dept. of Health,
i., Montana
ia Dept. of Health,
l, Montana
ia Dept. of Health,
i, Montana
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NAME
C. W. Brinck
Donald G. Willems
A. W. Clarkson
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TELE;
HOME
i06 -442-2726
^06-442-9722
i06-442-7213
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PHONE
OFFICE
EXT.
406-442-3260 221
406-442-3260 221
406-442-3260 221
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OREGON STATE SANITARY AUTHORITY
NCY'
NAME
• Portland, Oregon
Kenneth H. Spies
TELEPHONE
HOME
OFFICE
EXT,
503-226-2161 228
Portland, Oregon
E. J. Weathersbee
503-226-2161 228
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WASHINGTON WATER POLLUTION CONTROL COMMISSION
&CY
NAME
HOME*V
OFFICE
- Olympia, Wash.
- Olympia, Wash.
James P. Behlke
Jerry Bollen
206-753-6877
206-753-6896
- Olympia, Wash.
Jerry Harper
206-753-6884
~ Seattle, Wash.
County & North)
Bob McCormick
*• Olympia, Wash.
tun County &
Columbia River)
Waite Dalrymple
206-232-2869
206-722-0666
206-352-9997
206-753-6885
•- Spokane, Wash.
£>f the Cascade Mts . )
- Olympia, Wash.
- Olympia, Wash.
Tom Haggarty
Gene Asselstine
Ron Pine
509-924-0155
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206-491-2739
206-491-1249
509-624-7414
206-753-6888
206-753-6891
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RESOURCE AVAILABILITY FOR USE
IN CONTINGENCY PLANNING TO HANDLE
LARGE OIL SPILLS
Prepared by
Robert D. Shankland
Technical Projects Branch
United States Department of the Interior
Federal Water Pollution Control Administration
Northwest Region
Pacific Northwest Water Laboratory
200 South 35th Street
Corvallis, Oregon 97330
August 1968
APPENDIX IV
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ADMINISTRATION
POLICY ON THE USE OF
CHEMICALS TO TREAT FLOATING OILS
1. Chemicals should not be used to emulsify, disperse, solubilize,
or precipitate oil whenever the protection or preservation of
(a) fresh water supply sources, (b) major shellfish or fin fish
nurseries, harvesting grounds or passage areas, or (c) beaches
is a prime concern.
Such chemicals should only be used in those surface water areas
and under those circumstances where preservation and protection
of water related natural resources is judged not to be the
highest priority or where a choice as to resource preservation
may make the use of such materials a necessary alternative.
2. Examples of areas and circumstances where the use of such
chemicals might be acceptable are:
a. where fire or safety hazards are presented by the spill of
a petroleum product;
b. where large numbers .of waterfowl may perish because of the
proximity of floating oil;
c. under certain conditions, as a "polishing" or final clean-up
of light slicks of oil following mechanical removal of
floating oils.
3. Chemicals that emulsify, disperse, solubilize or precipitate
oil should be used only under the immediate supervision of the
Federal Water Pollution Control Administration except where it
is judged that fire or safety hazards require the immediate
application of such chemicals.
4. When chemical compounds are used in connection with oil clean-up,
only those compounds exhibiting minimum toxicity toward the
aquatic flora and fauna should be.used. The Federal Water
Pollution Control Administration is now developing and will soon
issue a standard procedure for determining the toxicity of
such chemicals.
5. Materials which aid in the collection of floating oils'such as
sorbents, gellants and viscosity control additives are considered-
to be generally acceptable providing that these materials do not
in themselves or in combination with the oil increase the pollu-
tion hazard.
6. Research and development to improve chemicals which emulsify',
disperse, solubilize or precipitate oil is encouraged. Whenever
it is demonstrated to the complete satisfaction.of the Federal
Water Pollution Control Administration, that such a chemical, by
itself and in combination with oil is non-toxic its use may be
approved in the areas where the protection or preservation of
(a) fresh water supply sources, or (b) major shellfish^or fin fish
nurseries, harvesting grounds or passage areas is a prime concern.
July 5, 1968
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In a memorandum of May 29, 1968, and subsequent meeting of July
2, 1968, the Regulatory Programs Section, Northwest Region, requested
that the Technical Programs Branch conduct an inventory of resources
available for handling large oil spills in the coastal areas of Oregon
and Washington. A report was to be submitted by October 1, 1968. In
a progress meeting on August 21, 1968, it was decided that the Technical
Programs Branch would stop collecting information, summarize its findings
to date, and make suggestions for completing the inventory,
Presented herein is a selective summary of the information collected
during July and August. The information was obtained from a variety of
sources, including private companies, business and trade associations,
and various government agencies. The telephone proved to be the most
expedient means of communication. Hand written summaries of most tele-
phone calls are in the folder titled "Oil Spills .- Telephone Conversations",
All written correspondence should be included in the various folders
accompanying this report. While the information collected during July
and August does not nearly represent a complete inventory, it does give
a good idea on the availability of some equipment and materials. In
addition, it gives valuable leads for completing the inventory.
Railroad service in th_e coastal areas of Oregon and Washington;
The Oregon and Washington Railroad Associations were contacted for
information on this subject. The folder titled "Oil Spills - Railroads"
contains maps and booklets showing where railroad service is available.
It should be noted that rail service is rather limited along the coast
of Oregon and very limited on the Olympic Peninsula. The east side of
Puget Sound appears to have good rail service. Also included in the
folder is a list of railroads providing service in the subject area.
Some of the railroads should be contacted to find out who to contact in
case of need for emergency service. It, would most likely be the chief
dispatcher for that area.
j»traw Mulchers - Blowers;
This type of equipment is capable of mulching baled straw and blowing
it through a gun or hose. The effective range depends on the particular
piece of equipment and length of hose or tubing used. It was learned
that the Oregon and Washington Highway Departments, a landscape contractor
in Lynwood, Washington and a landscape contractor in the Portland area,
have straw mulchers-blowers. Table 1 lists the owners and their equipment.
It might be worthwhile to determine if there are any-more mulchers-blowers
in Western Oregon and Washington.
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TABLE 1
Straw Mulchers - Blowers in Parts of Oregon & Washington
Oregon
Portland
Alchele Sol, Landscape Contractor
11360 S.E. Stevens Road
654-8816
Mr. Aichele
Salem
Oregon Highway Department
Salem, Oregon
John Sheldrake 364-2171 Ext 1235
Maintenance Division
2 "Finn" mulchers - trailer
mounted
Max. capacity - 5-6 tons/hr
Range: effected by wind
100-150' without hose
300' with hose
Rental: $40/hr for mulcher,
operator, & truck.
"Finn" Mulcher - trailer
mounted
Assume they are same type
as listed under Portland
NOTE: Arrangements for emergency use of Highway Dept.
equipment will normally be handled by the Oregon
Department of Emergency Services (Civil Defense) in
Salem 364-2171 Ext 641
After 5PM & Sat, Sun & Holidays 364-6851
Washington
Lynnwood - North of Seattle
Spragues Inc., Landscape Contractors
6605 196th SW
776-0113
Home phones of company personnel
774-1165
776-5579
Olympia
Washington State Highway Dept.
Landscape Section, 753-6165
1 "Finn" Mulcher - trailer
mounted
1-6 wheeled, self propelled
mulcher
Range - 80' without hose
up to 300' with hose
Rental - depends on time, etc.
1 "Finn" mulcher - trailer
mounted
Range - 40-50' without hose
up to 200-300' with hose
Mulcher normally stored at
Olympia
NOTE: Arrangements for emergency use of Highway Dept. equipment
will normally be handled by the Washington State Civil
Defense office - Olympia.
Business calls only 753-5255
Emergency calls only 753-5990
After 5:00 pm^Sat, Sun, & 753-6575
Holidays
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j>awdust and Barkdust Blowers:
The known sawdust and/or barkdust blowers in western Oregon and
Washington are listed in Table 2. In Oregon all the known blowers are
located inland from the coast. The owners did not know of any blowers
located on the coast. It might be worth checking on this by contacting
a lumber manufacturer in each of the significant coastal cities. There
appear to be very few sawdust blowers in Washington, with the known ones
located in Seattle.
Most of the blowers are capable of handling only sawdust. Barkdust
is heavier than fresh sawdust and usually requires special equipment.
The distance sawdust can be blown varies with the equipment, with most
having a maximum range of less than 100 feet, and a maximum of 200 feet.
Generally the owners appeared to be willing to rent their equipment
in case of an emergency. They would want to supply the operators for
their own equipment. Most of them were uncertain about rental rates
because of lack of prior rental experience.
Chemicals;
A limited effort was made to determine available supplies and sources
of chemicals that could be used in cleaning up oil spills. The Coast
Guard in Seattle has done a fairly thorough inventory of chemicals in the
Puget Sound area. Copies of their information are included in the folder
titled "Oil Spills - Information". Tables 3 and 4 contain summaries of
the more pertinent information from the Coast Guard and other sources.
Some follow up work is needed in this area.
Companies that have done work on cleaning up oil spills:
• It appears that there are a limited number of companies that work
•on oil spills. Table 5 lists three companies known to be active in
this area. They might be able to provide valuable information on practical
Methods of handling oil spills.
County civil defense directors;
Table 6 contains a list of the civil defense directors for coastal
counties of Oregon. A list of county civil defense directors for Washington
is included in the folder titled "Oil Spills - Information". The Coast
Guard in Seattle obtained some of its inventory information from county
directors. They might be a valuable source of information on the availability
°f equipment for emergency use. It would be a good idea to know the
types of equipment and materials needed before making inquiries.
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TA.BLE 2
ISwdust and/or Barkdust Blowers in Parts of Oregon & Washington (Unless otherwise
luted, these units handle only sawdust).
Christenson Fuel Company
215 North 4th
753-7393
Eugene - Springfield
Reed's Fuel Company
138 - 5th Springfield
746-6535
Rexius Fuel Service
750 Chambers - Eugene
342-1835
Forest Grove - Carlton
1 blower truck - sawdust
3 unit capacity
Max range - 75 to 100' with hose
1 blower truck - sawdust
4 unit capacity
Range - up to 100' with hose
Rental $12/hr
6 blower trucks - sawdust (and some can
handle barkdust)
Range - varies from 50 to 200'
Rental - $15-$20/hr with driver
Williams Fuel Company
Office: Box 42 Carlton
(near McMinnville)
852-7202
Mill - located at Forest Grove
357-6730
1 blower truck - sawdust
3 1/2 unit capacity
Portland
Gallant Fuel Service
204 S.E. 139th Avenue
253-5332
McFarlane Sawdust
Office - 3206 S.E. 65th
Sawdust Pit - 2909 S.E. 96th
774-1234
Ross Island Fuel Company
7117 S.E. 118th Drive
761-4151
2 blower trucks - sawdust or barkdust
3 units capacity
Range - 60' with hose
2 blower trucks - sawdust
5 1/2 & 6 units capacity
Range - approx. 100' with hose
Rental - about $15/hr with driver
1 trailer blower unit - sawdust
(size of pick-up truck)
Max. Range 80-90' with hose
Rental - $10-$15/hr with operator.
Truck & driver would be extra
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Roseburg
Roseburg Lumber Company
Fuel Dept. 673-5508
Mr. Sporer - Fuel Mgr.
(Main Office - 679-8741)
1 blower truck - sawdust
3 unit capacity
Range: 70-80'
Rental - Est $12-$15/hr with operator
Note: Truck would not be available during school year as it is busy
meeting local fuel needs.
Salem
Highway Fuel Company
2390 Fairgrounds Rd. N.E,
363-6444
2 blower trucks - sawdust
3 unit capacity
Max. Range. 100'
Rental - $10-$15/hr with driver
gashing ton
Seattle
Ohno, Mr. A. L.
702 North 65th
SU 4-2727
1 blower truck - barkdust
(Probably handle sawdust also)
Range - 150' with hose
Rental - $10-$15/hr with operator
Note: Availability would depend on contract commitments,
Sawdust Supply Company
1045 S.W. Spokane Street
MA 2-3476
Day and Night Sawdust Company
3438 - 26th SW
WE 2-3320
2 blower trucks - sawdust
2 & 4 unit capacity
Range: about 50'
1 blower truck - sawdust
Range: 45-50'
Note: The office manager feels that because of poor conditio.n
of truck and equipment it should not be considered for
oil spill work. Have frequent mechanical trouble.
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TABLE 3
LOCATION OF CHEMICALS TI&T CAN BE USED IN CLEANING UF OIL SPILLS
(APPROXIMATE AMOUNTS NORMALLY ON HAND)
Pugjit Sound Area
Anacortes, Washington
Holl-Chem, 5-30 gallon drums, Shell Refinery
293-3111
Holl-Chem, 15 - 30 gallon drums, Pacific Tow Boat
293-2931 or 734-2240
Tricon, 5-30 gallon drums, Texaco, Inc.
(206) 293-3131
Bremerton, Washington
Spillex (chemical emulsifier), 500 gallons
Puget Sound Naval Shipyard
Code 970, Phone 3741
Fcrndale, Washington
Spill - X, 15 - 400 pound drums, Mobil 0 1 Corp.
384-1011
Sea 11le, Washington
Farrell Oil Spill Remover, 150 gallons, Naval Supply Depot
Director, Public Works Dept
AT3-5200, Ext. 466
Wyandotte Chemical Product, 5 to 10 - 50 gallon drums
Van Waters & Rogers, Inc.
4001 1st Avenue
Seattle, Washington
MA4-5050 (Agent)
Holl-Chem Oil Spill Dispersant, 50 - 30(?) gallon drums
Holl-Chem.., Inc.
502 A Maritime Building
Seattle, Washington 98104
Given a three hour lead, can produce 15,000 gallons per working
day. Cost $3.30 per gallon in 30 gallon drums. In 55 gallon
drums, cost is $3.15 per gallon.
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Tricon, 20 - 55 gallon drums in Seattle Area
Capt. Fritzner
Marine Agent, Magnus Chemical Co.
MA2-0584, MA3-3367
Portland Area
Holl-Chem, 10 barrels
Pac Mar Services (Pacific Marine)
Swan Island (Portland)
289-5749
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TABLE 4
CHEMICAL COMPANIES AND/OR REPRESENTATIVES THAT MAY HAVE INFORMATION
ON CHEMICALS THAT CAN BE USED FOR CLEANING UP OIL SPILLS
Enjay Chemical Company
921 Puget Sound Bank Building
Tacoma, Washington 98402
(Corexit 7664 Oil Dispersant)
Farrel Chemical Company
705 2nd
Seattle, Washington
MA3-1993
Ho11-Chem, Inc.
502A Maritime Building
Seattle, Washington 98104
MA3-7326
Magnus Chemical-Division of Economics Laboratory, Inc,
There is an office in San Jose, California
621-4075
Magnus Tricon Marine Products
Maritime Building - Seattle
Cap Fritzner - Marine Agent
MA2-0584 & MAS-3367
Turco Products Division
Purex Corporation Ltd.
1565 6th Street
Seattle, Washington
Wyandotte Chemicals Corporation
1416 Alaskan Way
Seattle, Washington 98101
MA3-1800
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TABLE 5
COMPANIES THAT HAVE DONE WORK ON CLEANING UP OIL SPILLS
Pac Mar Services (Pacific-Marine)
Sx*an Island, Portland
289-5749 (24 hour phone AL 4-2666)
3406 13th, S. W.
Seattle, Washington
MA2-3400 (24 hour)
In both Portland & Seattle, they have one vacuum truck
and four portable vacuum units.
Foss Launch & Tug Company
Seattle, Washington
AT2-1210
Tugs with monitors
4 - Seattle; 3-4 Tacoma;
1 - Bellinghan; 1 - Port Angeles
Booms - Have 50-100 boom sticks (80') available on
short notice.
Pacific Tow Boat Company
23rd & Bayside
Everett, Washington
MA3-0463
Anacortes
1-35' boat $30/hour
1 - 45' boat with monitor $40/hour
Everett
3 boats with monitors
One of the boats is 115' $55/hour
Bellingham
1 boat with monitor
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TABLE 6
COUNTY CIVIL DEFENSE DIRECTORS FOR COASTAL COUNTIES OF OREGON
Obtained From State Department of Emergency Services
Salem Ext. 641
Clatsop County
Coos County
Curry County
Douglas County
Lane County
Lincoln County
Tillamook County
Sheriff Carl Bondietti
Astoria, Oregon
Phone: 325-2061
Merlyn Hathaway
424 5th Street
Myrtle Point, Oregon
Phone: 572-2124
George Morey
Court House
Gold Beach, Oregon
Phone: 247-7840
Sheriff Charles A. Thomas
Court House
Roseburg, Oregon
Phone: 672-3311
Director - Marlowe
Phone: 342-4941
Deputy Director - Don Brieger
Eugene, Oregon
Phone: 342-1311 Ext. 32
James Hawley (He's a school teacher)
At school - Phone: 265-7311
At Court House - Newport - 265-2792
Home - 265-5946 (Newport)
Sheriff Delbert H. Walpole
Court House - Tillamook
Phone: 842-2561
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AGENCIES' CAPABILITIES
APPENDIX V
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U. S. COAST GUARD
The Thirteenth Coast Guard District equipment capabilities,
manpower available, and potential involvement, both technically and
legally, in any major pollution incident for inclusion in the Regional
Contingency Plan, are listed below:
1. Personnel and equipment available j:o deal with a ma.ior pollution
incident:
a. Rescue Coordination Center. Seattle.
This operations center, located at the office of the Commander,
Thirteenth Coast Guard District is available for use as the Regional
Operations Center (ROC) and is so recommended. All of the necessary com-
munications are available for contact with the Joint Operations Center
(JOC) in Washington, with other responsible agencies in the region and with
all Coast Guard 13th District field units afloat or ashore. This rescue
coordination center is manned 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and with-
out augmentation can carry out initial notification and alerting procedures.
Sufficient physical space is available for augmenting members of the
Regional Operations Team (ROT).
b. Captain-of-the-Port Officers.
Two are in existence in this region, one at Seattle, Washington,
and one at Portland, Oregon. Captains-of-the-Port have local authority
under the law to control water-borne traffic, close ports, etc., and there-
fore are particularly suited for designation as On-Scene-Commanders OSC.
When required by the regional plan to provide an OSC, the 13th Coast Guard
District will undoubtedly make maximum possible use of COTP's for this duty.
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Each Captain-of-the-Port has several radio-equipped patrol boats and
vehicles which could be made available for pollution incidents occurring
in the Portland and Seattle areas. Also, each COTP has a small staff of
officers and a limited radio communications capability in the medium and
FM bands. Manpower other than above is very limited. In the case of the
Portland COTP, a small Aids to Navigation Station at Kennewick, Washington,
is under his operational control.
c. Bases.
Two bases> one at Seattle, Washington, and one at Astoria, Oregon,
exist. However, their capability to combat pollution is limited due to a
low.manning level. Each station does have several vehicles.
d. Coast Guard Group Offices.
Each group office has a group commander with a small staff (4-6
people) and is charged with the operational control of Coast Guard units
assigned to the group. Each group has the capability of communicating with
the Coast Guard rescue coordination center in Seattle and with all units
assigned to the group. Each unit within a group is suitable as an on-the-
scene command post for use in the event of a pollution incident.
(1) Group Port Angeles. Office located at CG Air Station
Port Angeles, Washington.
(a) CG Air Station Port Angeles. Amphibious type air-
craft, helicopters and radio-equipped patrol boats are available. In all
probability, at least one aircraft and one patrol boat could be made avail-
able for use in pollution incidents.
(b) CG Station Qulllayute, Lapush, Washington.
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(c) CG Station Neah Bay, Washington
One radio-equipped boat (lifeboat type) and one
vehicle would be available at each location.
(2) Group Astoria. Office located at CG Air Station,
Astoria, Oregon.
(a) CG Air Station Astoria. Helicopters are stationed
here, one of which in all probability would be made available.
(b) CG Station Grays Harbor, Westport, Washington.
(c) CG Station Willapa, Tokeland, Washington.
(d) CG Station Cape Disappointment, Ilwaco, Washington.
(e) CG Station Tillamook, Garibaldi, Oregon.
One manned, radio-equipped b'oat (lifeboat type)
and one vehicle 'could be made available at each
station.
(3) Group Coos Bay. (Office located at CG Station Coos Bay,
Oregon)
(a) CG Statlpn^Depoe, Bay, Depoe Bay, Oregon.
(b) CG Station Yaquina Bay,, Newport, Oregon.
(c) CG Station Siuslaw River, Florence, Oregon.
(d) CG Station Umpqua River, Winchester. Oregon.
(e) CG Station.Coos Bay, Charleston, Oregon.
(f) CG Station Coquille River, Bandon, Oregon.
(g) CG Station Chetco River, B rooking s-, Oregon.
One manned, radio-equipped boat (lifeboat type) and
one vehicle could be made available at each station.
e. Mobile Radio Station. One vehicle-mounted mobile radio
station stored at Seattle is available for dispatch to the scene of a
pollution incident.
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f. 82' Patrol Boats and one Harbor Tug. These vessels are
stationed at strategic locations within the Juan de Fuca Strait and in
Puget Sound. One vessel in all probability could be made available and
could serve as an on-the-scene-command posfe in the event of a pollution
incident.
g. Buoy Tenders. Several CG buoy tenders are stationed in the
region. In the event of a pollution incident, one tender possibly could
be committed.
2. Thirteenth Coast Guard District Capability by Phase.
\
The 13th Coast Guard District is prepared to designate an OSC and
carry out his designated duties anywhere along the Oregon and Washington
Coasts, including coastal harbors and in the Juan de Fuca Strait and
Puget Sound. As to the Columbia River, the 13th Coast Guard District is
prepared to assume OSC duties as far up river as The Dalles. On all other
navigable waters of the region, some other agency should be so designated,
This position is believed to be in agreement with the National Pollution
Plan. Of course, the Coast Guard stands ready to dispatch forces as
feasible to assist any designated OSC.
a. Phase I Discovery and Notification. In the event of a pollution
incident, the 13th Coast Guard District will activate the ROC, notify
responsible parties and assume the duties of OSC, if appropriate. If
OSC, necessary forces will be dispatched to determine the extent and
threat of the spill. The Coast Guard will establish~a radio-equipped
command post at or near the scene and dispatch the necessary forces to
man it. The spill will be tracked and necessary warnings issued to ship-
ping, threatened facilities, and communities, etc.
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b. Phase II - Containment and Countermeasures. Unless the problem
of containment Is minimal, the 13th Coast Guard District has little in-
house capability to combat the spill and furthermore has no funds with
which to contract for commercial assistance. The Coast Guard OSC can
recommend to the ROT his estimate of the requirements and can direct or
coordinate containment or countermeasure efforts of forces and equipment
supplied or contracted for by other Federal, State or local agencies.
The Coast Guard OSC can monitor any steps being taken by private interests
to control or combat a spill and report to the ROT as to the adequacy of
measures being undertaken and make recommendations as to what further action
is required.
c. Phase III - Cleanup., Restoration and Disposal. The 13th Coast
Guard District can, through the Coast Guard OSC, direct and coordinate
efforts to remove a pollutant from the navigable waters. However, the 13th
Coast Guard District does not have the expertise or staying power to
direct or coordinate the restoration of the environment to its preVspill.
condition. The regional plan should provide for the relief of the Coast
Guard OSC at this point and the plan -should specifically provide for assump-
tion by"some other agency of OSC duties.
d. Phase IV - Recovery of Damages and Enforcement. In this respect,
the Coast Guard can only collect evidence in accordance with existing in-
structions and cannot provide specifically-trained investigators to investi-
«•«
gate the facts and prepare the evidence in a major oil pollutipn case for
trial re: damages and recovery costs to the Government.
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FWPCA
The FWPCA will be in direct contact with the OSC in evaluating
remedial measures to be taken for containment and initiating cleanup
procedures. These representatives will serve in an advisory capacity,
recommending actions to the OSC. In addition, liaison officers will
serve as coordinators between other Federal, State, and local agencies.
Resources Available
The FWPCA has a limited amount of surveillance equipment which would
be available during a major oil spill. This is limited to several small
boats for use on inland waters and the SS STREETER, a 45 ft. boat.
The Regional Office does not maintain cleanup equipment, nor does
it have a supply of oil-dispersant chemicals available. During a major
spill, the primary source of equipment and materials would be secured
through contract agreements with other Government agencies, as well as
private contractors and suppliers. An up-to-date inventory of oil
cleanup equipment and materials within the Region is being prepared and
will assure immediate contact with groups necessary to begin cleanup
operations.
The Regional Office also has available.up-to-date laboratory facilities
which would become available during a major catastrophe.
Personnel Availability
The Northwest Region has a competent staff of engineers, biologists,
chemists, and other technical people who would be available in an advisory
capacity during a major spill. Their technical backgrounds would be pf
great assistance in determining and evaluating remedial procedures in
areas of water quality, chemical toxicities, and cleanup operations.
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DHEW
The responsibilities of the Public Health Service in the event of a
spill of oil or hazardous material are related primarily to those incidents
involving a threat to public health. Of most immediate concern is the case
of accidental contamination of a source of public water supply.
Resources Available - To permit immediate response in the event of
such an emergency, the PHS with the cooperation of the National Research
Council established on April 1, 1963 the Emergency Service on Poisons
in Drinking Water. To make the facilities of this office available for
an emergency at any time, a 24-hour Washington, D. C. phone number was
arranged for: Area Code 202-963-7512, By giving the name of the chemical
agent, the amount introduced,'the point of introduction and the volume
of water at point of introduction, the purveyor can expect a response
within three hours on the degree of toxicity of the contaminant and
recommended emergency action. Upon receipt of such calls directly from
a purveyor, the Emergency Service also immediately contacts the nearest
PHS water supply consultant who in turn contacts the State Health Depart-
ment. In the event of contamination of less than emergency proportions,
the PHS can provide technical assistance to State Health Departments
upon request to either the Portland Field Office of the Bureau of
Water Hygiene, Area Code 503-226-3751 or the San Francisco Regional
Office Area Code 415-556-5678.
Personnel Availability - In the event of an emergency spill involving
commercial shellfish growing areas, the capabilities of the Northwest
Marine Health Sciences Laboratory, Purdy, Washington, would be extremely
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important in providing assistance to the State Health Department. Add-
itional competency in cases involving potential food fish product con-
tamination is available in the Food and Drug Administration District
Laboratory in Seattle. Contact with these technical facilities can be
made through the San Francisco or Portland offices or, if necessary,
they can be contacted directly.
PHEW
CONTACT:
Portland - Francis L. Nelson - phone 226-3361 ext. 1751
home 646-1592
San Francisco Regional Office - phone 415-556-5678
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BUREAU OF COMMERCIAL FISHERIES
The contribution of BCF to Government efforts to control a major
oil spill are in three areas: administrative, oceanographic, biological.
Administrative^ Regional personnel have made observations of oil
damage and the effect of oil control methods on aquatic species following
the TORREY CANYON disaster in 1967 and the OCEAN EAGLE wreck in 1968.
They will be available to serve in an advisory capacity in the develop-
ment and formulation of plans for control actions immediately following
an oil disaster.
Oceanographic; The Bureau has a staff of well-trained oceanographers
at the Biological Laboratory, Seattle, who have extensive knowledge
concerning oceanographic currents-in the Pacific Northwest and would be in
a position to forecast with some certainty the movement of oil masses
in this area.
Biological: Knowledge of aquatic species in the fresh water es-
tuarine and marine environment in the Pacific Northwest is available from
the Biological Laboratory also. Extensive knowledge has been developed
concerning currents and the behavior of fish and shellfish in this area
and could provide information to guide those involved in making decisions
concerning control methods into the selection of techniques which would
minimize damage to aquatic resources.
Equipment: Four major vessels and several smaller craft could
be available for scientific observations following a major oil spill.
The availability of these vessels would depend on their operating sched-
ules, since they are often at sea ranging from California to the Pribilof
Islands.
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Vessels:
MILLER FREEMAN 214 ft.
>,
GEORGE B. KELEZ 176 ft.
JOHN N. COBB 93 ft.
PRIBILOF 215 ft.
BUREAU OF COMMERCIAL FISHERIES
CONTACT:
John B. Glude, Dep. Reg. Dir. Pac. NW Region
6116 Arcade Building Seattle 206-583-7575
Dr. Gerald B. Collins, Lab. Dir. BCF Biological
2725 Montlak Blvd., E. Seattle 206=-583-4445
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NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
The National Park Service has biologists located at several parks
throughout the Western Region who could be made available to assist,
as consultants, in the event of a major oil spill emergency.
Equipment capabilities are limited to some small, fresh-water
craft and a limited number of pieces of road construction vehicles,
which are located some distance from coastal, interstate, and
navigable water.
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
CONTACT: John A. Rutter, Regional Director, National Park Service,
San Francisco, California
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EUREAU OF SPORT FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE
The input from the Bureau, in the event of an actual emergency,
would include the assignment of one or more water.quality experts,
game management agents experienced in law enforcement procedures and
techniques necessary to the protection of waterfowl, and fishery biologists,
along with boats and vehicles within a reasonable distance from the occurrence
of the disaster. The special investigative abilities of game management
agencies will be available, as these men would be some of the earliest
representatives on the scene of an oil spill. Personnel would maintain
a close, joint coordination with the fisheries personnel of all State and
Federal agencies on the dangers and procedures necessary for protecting
the aquatic resources and waterfowl,
BUREAU OF SPORT FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE
CONTACT:
Portland Regional Office -
Jack E. Hemphill, Assistant Regional Director 234-3361 ext. 268
home - 645-2296
Clary E. Crawford, Assistant Regional Director 234-3361 ext. 253
home - 292-6881
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BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT
BUM has a limited number of personnel who would be available during
land cleanup operations.
Equipment capabilities are limited to a few pieces of mobile equip-
ment which may be used -- such as a back-hoe, dump trucks, motor patrol
grader, etc. This equipment is largely, located at the Tillamook C. C.
Center.
BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT
CONTACT:
Mr. Daniel P. Baker, Acting Director
Bureau of Land- Management
Oregon State Office
729 N. E. Oregon Street
Portland, Oregon 97208
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REGIONAL MULTI-AGENCY OIL AND
HAZARDOUS MATERIAL POLLUTION CONTINGENCY PLAN
CORPS OF ENGINEERS
NORTH PACIFIC DIVISION
1. Purpose. The purpose of this plan is to set forth the capabilities
of the Corps of Engineers to assist in combatting oil or hazardous
material pollution incidents in navigable waters within the boundaries
of the North Pacific Division except for Alaska.
2« Scope. This plan covers the activities of the Division office, and
the Portland, Seattle and Walla Walla District offices. Jurisdictional
boundaries of the North Pacific Division and the three districts are
shown on the attached map. Addresses and telephone numbers of Corps
offices are'given in inclosed chart.
3. Capabilities under Statutory Authorities; The following actions can
be undertaken by the Corps of Engineers in Connection with oil spills
under its statutory authorities:
a- Refuse Act; Pending modification of the Clean Water Restoration
Act of 1966 (PL 89-753), the Corps of Engineers will continue to administer
and enforce the provisions of Section 13 of the Rivers and Harbor Act of 3
March 1899, commonly called the "Refuse Act" in connection with oil spills.
b. Wreck Removal; In removing wrecks from navigable waters under
Sections I9 or 20 of the River and Harbor Act of 1899, the Corps of
Engineers will conduct its operations to' minimize any oil pollution.
In this connection, the Corps will consult with the USCG and FWPCA as
to best methods for containment and removal of any oil from the wrecked
vessel. Removal of wrecks under the cited authority is accomplished
only upon a determination that the wreck constitutes an obstruction to
or would endanger the navigation of the waterway. This authority does
not cover removal solely for the purpose of minimizing or stopping oil
leakage from the wrecked vessel.
c* Corps of Engineers F1oating_ JPlant:; In the event of an accident
to Corps-owned floating plant which causes discharge or leakage of oil,
the Corps will take immediate action to report the incident and clean up
any of the spilled oil from such floating plant.. The Corps will seek
assistance from USCG and FWPCA on evaluating pollution threat and deter-
mining methods for removal.
4. Other Corps of Engineers Capabilities: Upon receipt of a request
from competent authority and citation of funds, the Corps of Engineers
can, consistent with its operational requirements, provide the follow-
ing assistance:
a. Provide personnel to investigate and report on an oil pollution
incident.
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b. Provide the items of floating plant enumerated in the attached
listing with operating crews for assistance in pollution emergencies.
The Corps can also provide various items of land plant, such as cars,
trucks and cranes with operators for emergency use.
c. Award and supervise contract services for containment, removal,
or cleanup of a pollution incident.
50 Assumption of Responsibility for On-j!cene Operations; In accord-
ance with the policy enumerated by the Secretary of Defense, the Corps
of Engineers will assume responsibilities for on-scene operations for
incidents described in paragraphs 3b and 3c above. If necessary, the
Corps could assume on-scene responsibilities for pollution incidents on
the Columbia River above Bonneville and on the Snake River, subject
to the allocation of funds for such work.
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REGIONAL MULTI-AGENCY OIL AND
HAZARDOUS MATERIAL POLLUTION CONTINGENCY PLAN
CORPS OF ENGINEERS
NORTH PACIFIC DIVISION
FLOATING PLANT LIST
PORTLAND DISTRICT
Three seagoing Hopper Dredges. (Normal area of operations includes
the West Coast and Hawaiian Islands.)
BIDDLE, 3060 cubic yards Hopper capacity
HARDING, 2682 cubic yards Hopper capacity
PACIFIC, 500 cubic yards Hopper Capacity
Three pipeline Dredges. (Not adapted for ocean towing.)
MULTNOMAH, 24 inch
WAHKIAKUM, 24 inch
LUCKIAMUTE, 12 inch
Five tugs and tenders.
OJA, HULD, LENNAN, MATTSON and SANTIAM, all 45-ft. length.
Two survey.boats.
HICKSON, 65 feet
BRAY, 52 feet
Three fuel barges, Non-propelled.
Two with capacity of 4482 bbl.
One with capacity of 240 bbl.
Two LCM propelled ferry barges, 73 feet.
Miscellaneous equipment.
Fifteen anchor and equipment barges. Up to 500 tons capacity.
Eight personnel launches, 16 to 24 feet.
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SEATTLE DISTRICT
One Snagboat, 163-foot with stiff-leg derrick. (70 ton maximum capacity)
One YSD with crane, (12 ton capacity)
Two Survey Boats, 30 and 65 feet.
WALLA WALLA DISTRICT
Six Survey Launches, 17 to 26 feet
One LCM, propelled, 56 feet.
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DISTRICT OFFICES
DIVISION AND DISTRICT OFFICES
U.S. ARMY ENGINEER DIVISION
NORTH PACIFIC
OPERATIONAL BOUNDARIES
FOP! FLOOD AND
OTHER NATURAL DISASTERS
APPENDIX I, WAP
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