9200.5-131
EPA 540/R-94/025
DRAFT
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
REGION IX MAINLAND
REGIONAL CONTINGENCY PLAN
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DRAFT
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
REGION IX MAINLAND REGIONAL CONTINGENCY PLAN
December 30,1993
Submitted to:
Gordon Woodrow
Task Monitor
Office of Health and Emergency Planning
U.S. EPA Region DC
Updated, rnodified. and with new sections by:
Paula Diehl
Ellen Standish
James Standish
Amy Law
RESOURCE APPLICATIONS, INC.
141 Union Blvd., Suite 290
Lakewood, CO 80228
(303) 969-9300 Telephone
(303) 969-0669 Facsirotte
U.S. EPA 8(a) Technical Assistance Team - Zone II
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UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
flEQION IX
75 Hawthorne Strast
San Pranctsco, CA 94105-3901
LETTER OF PROMULGATION
In accordance with the provisions of the Section 4202 of the Oil Pollution Act of
1990 (OPA 90) amended Subsection (j) of Section 311 of the Federal Water Pollution
Control Act (FWPCA) (33 U.S.C. 1321 (j)) to address the development of a National
Planning and Response System; and as pan of this system. Area Committees arc to be
established for each area designated by the President. These Area Committees are to be
comprised of qualified personnel from Federal, State, and local agendes. The functions of
designating areas, appointing Area Committee members, determining the information to be
included in Area Contingency Plans, and reviewing and approving Area Contingency Plans
have been delegated by Executive Order 12777 of 22 October 1991, to the Administrator of
the Environmental Protection Agency for the inland zone.
By Federal Register Notice ("Designation of Areas and Area Committees under the
Oil Pollution Act of 1990" dated April 24,1992), the EPA Administrator had designated
the 13 individual Regional Response Teams as the initial Area Committees, with the
proclaimed intention to delegate to the Regional Administrators the authority to designate
different Areas and Committee members within their Region. The formal delegation of this
authority was signed by the Administrator on January 19, 1993. Pursuant to this
delegation of authority, which may be redelegated to the Division Director level, the
Regional Administrator may (a) designate Areas, (b) appoint Area Committees, (c) require
information to be included in Area Contingency Plans, and (d) review and approve such
plans as defined by the NCP.
One Area has been designated as EPA Region IX Mainland (Arizona, California,
and Nevada) and The Area Committee has been designated as the Region IX Mainland
Regional Response Team (RRT) for reviewing and developing the Region IX Mainland
Regional Contingency Plan. This Plan has been reviewed and meets statutory
requirements.
The following are the pre-designated Area On-Scene Coordinators for the Inland
ponton of EPA Region IX Mainland:
Area Qn-Sccac Cooniinaton Teny Brubaker
Alternate Area On-Scene Coordinator: Brad Shipley
Comments and recommendations regarding this plan arc invited and should be
addressed to: Region IX Mainland Regional Response Team, U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency, Region IX, 75 Hawthorne Street, Mail Code H-8-5, San Francisco,
CA 94J05-3901
This plan will be kept under continual review. Changes, additional information, or
corrections will be promulgated periodically and will be consecutively numbered.
FeUcia Marcus -To*- Date
Regional Administrator
U.S. Environ menial Protection Agency, Region IX
Printed V" Rccytird Paper
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Region IX — Mainland
Regional Response Team
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LETTER OF PROMULGATION
FROM: William Boland, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard
Co-Chair, Region IX Mainland Regional Response Team
Kathleen G. Shimmin, EPA Region IX
Co-Chair, Region DC Mainland Regional Response Team
TO: Distribution
SUBJECT: Region K Mainland Regional Contingency Plan,
Revised December 30,1993
1, In accordance with the Oil Pollution Act of 1990, the Region IX
Mainland Oil and Hazardous Substance Pollution Contingency Plan,
revised December 30,1993, is now named the Region IX Mainland
Regional Contingency Plan and effective upon receipt.
2. The Mainland Region IX Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution
Contingency Plan, revised with subsequent changes, is hereby cancelled
in its entirety. Superseded plans shall be destroyed.
3. This plan shull remain in effect until superseded.
4. This plan shall be amended periodically. When changes are
promulgated, ilicy shall be entered and noted on the Record of Changes
page,
5. This plan is a non-regisiered, unclassified publication. Extracts may be
made.
6. Comments and recommendations regarding this plan are welcome and
should be addressed to: Region DC Mainland Regional Response Team,
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region DC, 75 Hawihome
Street, Mail Code H-8-5, San Francisco, CA 94105-3901.
<&.
.
ILLIAM BOLAND
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard
Chief, Marine Safety Division
11 th Coast Guard District
KATHLEEN G. SHIMMIN
Chief, Office of Emergency Planning
U. S, Environmental Protection Agency
Federal Region IX
il and Chemical Spills Toll Froo
1-800 424-8002
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RECORD OF CHANGES
The following list represents changes made to the Mainland Regional Contingency Plan. Portions
of the National Contingency Plan, the Clean Water Act as amended by the Oil Pollution Act of
1990, and the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act as
amended by the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 have been quoted
throughout this document but are not listed here.
FROM:
SOURCE
SECTION
I., 4.
I., 5.
1 Model ACP
2 Model ACP
3 Model ACP H., 1.
4 Model ACP H.,3,4,5,6
5 Model ACP VH
6 Model ACP VH.
7 Model ACP VH.
8 RAI
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10 Model ACP H, 16.
11 Model ACP H-, 16.
12 Model ACP HL, 1
13 Model ACP ffl.
14 Model ACP m., 2.
15 Model ACP HI., 3.
16 Model ACP m.F 1
17 Model ACP IE., 1.
18 Model ACP H., 17. - 18.
19 Model ACP H.,7.
20 Model ACP D.,9.
21 Model ACP H.,9.
TO:
PARAGRAPH DOCUMENT
Mainland RCP
Mainland RCP
Mainland RCP
Mainland RCP
2 Mainland RCP
2 Mainland RCP
3, 6 & 7 Mainland RCP
Mainland RCP
Mainland RCP
1 & 2 ' Mainland RCP
2 Mainland RCP
1 &. 2 Mainland RCP
3 Mainland RCP
4 - 7 Mainland RCP
1 Mainland RCP
5 Mainland RCP
4 Mainland RCP
1 Mainland RCP
1 Mainland RCP
3 Mainland RCP
6 Mainland RCP
SECTION PARAGRAPH
104.1 - 104.3
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201.1
201.3 2 - 5
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203.2 2
203.2 3 & 4
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401.4 1
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501.3
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RECORD OF CHANGES
The following list represents changes made to the Mainland Regional Contingency Plan. Portions
of the National Contingency Plan, the Clean Water Act as amended by the Oil Pollution Act of
1990, and the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act as
amended by the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 have been quoted
throughout this document but are not listed here.
FROM;
SOURCE SECTION
22 Model ACP 11,9.10
23 Model ACP H,9.
24 Model ACP H.,9,
25 Model ACP IL, II.
26 Model ACP IL, 11.
27 Model ACP H. 11.
28 Model ACP H, 11.
29 Model ACP IV., 3.
30 Model ACP IV.,3.
31 Model ACP IV., 3.
32 Model ACP IV., 3.
33 Model ACP IV, 3.
34 Model ACP V., 1.
35 Model ACP IL, 12.
36 Model ACP V., 1.
37 Model ACP VI., 2.
38 Model ACP VI., 4.
39 Model ACP VI., 5.
40 RAI
41 RAI
Spill
Prevention
Arizona
SERC/LEPC
TO:
PARAGRAPH DOCUMENT
Mainland RCP
12&13 Mainland RCP
9 Mainland RCP
1 - 4 Mainland RCP
5 - 9 Mainland RCP
10-12 Mainland RCP
13-15 Mainland RCP
6 Mainland RCP
1 & 2 Mainland RCP
1 Mainland RCP
4 &5 Mainland RCP
6 & 7 Mainland RCP
2 & 3 Mainland RCP
2 - 6 Mainland RCP
Mainland RCP
Mainland RCP
Mainland RCP
Mainland RCP
Mainland RCP
Mainland RCP
SECTION
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502.1.
502.1
502.1
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RECORD OF CHANGES
The following list represents changes made to the Mainland Regional Contingency Plan. Portions
of the National Contingency Plan, the Clean Water Act as amended by the Oil Pollution Act of
1990, and the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act as
amended by the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 have been quoted
throughout this document but are not listed here.
FROM:
SOURCE
42 RAI
43 RAI
44 RAI
45 RAI
46 U.S. EPA
Comments
47 RAI
SECTION PARAGRAPH
California
CEPRC/LEPC
CA Admin.
Agencies
Nevada
SERC/LEPC
Fish and
Wildfflfe
M. Ardito, G.
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Mainland RCP
Mainland RCP
Mainland RCP
SECTION
Annex IV.6
Annex IV
Annex V.6
PARAGRAPH
text and table
table
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Mainland RCP Annex vm all
Mainland RCP throughout
Mainland RCP Annex VDC all
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Letters of Promulgation
Record of Changes
Table of Contents
100 Introduction
200 Responsibilities
300 Regional Response Team Organization
400 Contingency Plans
500 Response Operations
600 Removal and Remedial Actions (Hazardous Substances)
700 Use of Dispersants and Other Chemicals
800 Use of In-Situ Burning
900 Use of Bioremediation
Annexes
I Standing Team Membership
n Geographic Boundaries/Jurisdictional Boundaries
Tab A - MSO San Diego/EPA Boundary
Tab B - MSO LA-LB/EPA Boundary
Tab C - MSO San Francisco Bay/EPA Boundary
m S tate of Arizona Response Information
IV S tate of California Response Information
V State of Nevada Response Information
VI Natural Resource Trustee Contacts
VTI Region IX DOD Facilities/Pre-designated Federal OSCs
Vm Fish and Wildlife Response and Rehabilitation
Tab A - USFWS Regional Contacts
Tab B - Wildlife Rehabilitation Centers
K Worst-case Scenarios
X Maps
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vi
100-1 to 100-10
200-1 to 200-4
300-1 to 300-11
400-1 to 400-8
500-1 to 500-18
600-1 to 600-5
700-1 to 700-8
800-1 to 800-2
900-1
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100 INTRODUCTION
101 AUTHORITY
Section 311(c)(2)of the Clean Water Act (CWA), 33 USC 1321(c)(2), as amended by the
Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA), and the Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), Section 105,42 USC 9605, as amended by
the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA), state that the
President shall prepare and publish a National Contingency Plan for removal of oil and
hazardous substances. In Executive Order (E.G.) 12580 (52 FR 2923, January 29,1987),
the President delegated to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) the responsibiltiy
for the amendment of the NCP. Accordingly, the Environmental Protection Agency
developed the National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan
(NCP), 40 CFR Part 300.
Section 300.210 of the NCP calls for the establishment of Federal Regional Contingency
Plans for all U.S. EPA Regions. This Plan is a Regional Contingency Plan for U.S. EPA
Region IX - Mainland which includes the states of Arizona, California, and Nevada. The
individual sub-Area plans address areas of environmental or special economic importance.
Environmentally sensitive areas are broadly defined to include unique or pristine areas,
critical or endangered wildlife species habitats, National, state or local parks, fish
hatcheries, shore areas, and research,, cultural or archaeological sites. Due to the scope
and detail required to identify these areas, drinking water intakes and environmentally
sensitive areas will be covered in the specific sub-Area plans.
102 PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVE
102.1 Purpose. The purpose of this plan is to promote the coordination of a timely, effective
response by various Federal agencies and local, state, and non-government organizations
to discharges of oil and releases of hazardous substances, pollutants and contaminants in
order to protect public health, welfare and the environment (NCP, 300.2). Although this
plan includes information on Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation
and Liability Act (CERCLA) remedial response actions, the primary purpose of the plan is
10 provide guidance for emergency response and removal under the provisions of the
Clean Water Act (CWA) as amended by the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA), for
response actions under provisions of CERCLA, and for regional contingency planning
under the provisions of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986
(SARA).
102.2 Objective. The objective of this plan is to effectuate the response powers and
responsibilities created by CERCLA as amended by SARA, and the authorities
established by Section 311 of the CWA as amended by OPA
103 SCOPE AND PROVISIONS
103,1 Scope. This plan applies to all Federal and State agencies and is effective for discharges
or substantial threats of discharges of oil to or upon the navigable waters of the United
States and adjoining shorelines, for the contiguous zone, and the high seas beyond the
contiguous rone in connection with activities under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act
or the Deepwater Port Act of 1974, or which may affect natural resources belonging to,
appertaining to, or under the exclusive management authority of the United States, 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 the mainland areas of
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Standard Federal Region IX; the States of Arizona, California and Nevada. In accordance
with Section 1001(21) of OP A, the terra "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.
(Note: This plan is not applicable to the Pacific Island areas included within Standard
Federal Region K. That area is covered by the Oceania Regional Contingency Plan.)
103.2 Provisions. This plan provides:
(A) Division of responsibilities among Federal. State and local governments in
response actions,
(B) Procedures for establishing Federal Local/Area Contingency Plans, and
(C) Procedures for undertaking response actions in accordance with the CWA (as
amended by OP A) and CERCLA.
104 ACRONYMS
104.1 Department, Agency Title Abbreviations
ACOE Army Corps of Engineers
ATSDR Agency for Toxic Substance and Disease Registry
DOC Department of Commerce
DOD Department of Defense
DOE Department of Energy
DOI Department of the Interior
D O J Departmen t of Justice
DOL Department of Labor
DOS Department of State
DOT Department of Transportation
FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency
GSA General Services Administration
DHHS Department of Health and Human Services
NIOSH National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (DHHS)
NOAA National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (DOC)
MMS Minerals Management Service (DOI)
OES California Office of Emergency Services
OS PR California Oil Spill Prevention and Response
OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration (DOL)
RSPA Research and Special Programs Administration
USCG United States Coast Guard
USD A United States Department of Agriculture
U.S. EPA United States Environmental Protection Agency
104.2 Operational Title Abbreviations
ARARs Applicable or Relevant and Appropriate Requirements
CERCLIS CERCLA Information System
CRC Community Relations Coordinator
CRP Community Relations Plan
DRAT District Response Advisory Team
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ESF
FCO
FS
HRS
LEPC
MSD
MSO
NCP
NPFC
NPL
NRC
NRT
NSF
NSFCC
O&M
FOSC
PA
PAAT
PIAT
PIO
PST
RA
RAT
RCP
RD
RI
ROD
RPM
RRC
RRT
RSPA
SAC
SERC
SI
SMOA
SSC
TAT
104.3 Other Abbreviations
AC
ACP
ALOHA
CAMEO
CERCLA
COTP
CWA
EMAIL
EPCRA
FAX
Environmental Response Team
Emergency Support Function
Federal Coordinating Officer
Feasibility Study
Hazard Ranking System
Local Emergency Planning Committee
Marine Safety Detachment
Marine Safety Office
National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency
Plan
National Pollution Funds Center
Naiiona] Priorities List
National Response Center
National Response Team
National Strike Force
National Strike Force Coordination Center
Operation and Maintenance
On-Scene Coordinator
Preliminary Assessment
Public Affairs Assist Team
Public Information Assist Team
Public Information Officer
Pacific Area Strike Team ~
Remedial Action
Radiological Assistance Team
Regional Contingency Plan
Remedial Design
Remedial Investigation
Record of Decision
Remedial Project Manager
Regional Response Center
Regional Response Team
Research & Special Programs Administration
State Agency Coordinator
State Emergency Response Commission
Site Inspection
Superfund Memorandum of Agreement
Scientific Support Coordinator
Technical Assistance Team
Area Committee
Area Contingency Plan
Area! Locations of Hazardous Atmospheres
Computer Aided Management of Emergency Operations
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation,and
Liability Act of 1980 (as amended by SARA)
Captain of the Port (USCG)
Clean Water Act (as amended by OP A)
Electronic Mail
Emergency Planning & Community Right-to-Know Act
(SARA Title HI)
Facsimile Transmissions
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FOSC Federal On-Scene Coordinator
FWPCA Federal Water Pollution Control Act
HAZMAT Hazardous Materials
ICS Incident Command System
LOSC Local On-Scene Coordinator
NCP National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency
Plan
OPA Oil Pollution Act of 1990
OSLTF Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund
POLREP Pollution Report
PRP Potentially Responsible Party
RCP Regional Contingency Plan
SARA Superfund Amendments and Reauthorizau'on Act of 1986
SOSC State On-Scene Coordinator
TWX Teletype, Telex Transmissions
USFWS United States Fish and Wildlife Service
105 DEFINITIONS
Definitions contained herein, unless otherwise specified, are the same as those contained
in the NCP, Section 300.5 ("Definitions") and OPA Section 1001 ("Definitions").
Additional definitions are listed below:
Area Committee (AC): As defined by Sections 311(a)(18) and
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Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ): The agency responsible
for environmental management and administration of water quality, air quality, solid waste
and hazardous waste regulations (Title 49, ARS) and is responsible for the
implementation of United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) programs
including the CWA as amended. Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA), State
Drinking Water Act (SDWA), and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).
Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS): The agency responsible for the
administration of programs relating to public health and safety. The Division of State
Laboratory Services provides chemical analyses of unknown materials. The Division of
Disease Prevention conducts environmental health risk assessments to provide acceptable
levels of toxic substances in water, air, and soil, and to anticipate the type and magnitude
of adverse health effects associated with excessive exposure to toxic substances.
Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS): The agency responsible for enforcing
laws relating to the use of highways; the operations of vehicles thereon; and, as directed
by the Governor, for providing whatever specific services are necessary to protect life and
property (ARS 42-1741 et seq.). The Special Services Division designates a Duty Officer
as the 24-hour point of contact for state hazardous materials response operations. A
Hazardous Materials Unit is established to function as the initial state response element to
hazardous materials incidents.
Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT): The agency responsible for
regulating the transportation of hazardous materials by motor vehicles, the safety of motor
carrier operations and other safety programs involving state highways, state routes, state
airports and state owned transportation systems. The Motor Vehicle Division is
responsible for adopting reasonable rules governing the safety operations of motor
carriers; which includes any motor vehicle transporting an placardable amount of a
hazardous materials for commercial enterprise. The Highway Division is responsible for
state highway maintenance and related safety programs, and possesses resources and
capabilities to support response and recovery efforts.
Arizona Division of Emergency Management (ADEM): The lead agency for
developing and implementing a state hazardous materials emergency management
program (ARS 26-305.02) and for implementation of Subtitle A - Emergency Planning
and Notification of SARA
Arizona Emergency Response Commission (AERC): The agency responsible for
implementing EPCRA.
Arizona Game and Fish Commission: The agency with the authority to bring suit
against any person, corporation, or government agency who is responsible for discharging
or dumping any deleterious substance hazardous to wildlife into the environment. This
commission will respond to SOSC notification of spills entering streams or bodies of
water.
Arizona Office of the State Fire Marshall (SFM): The agency responsible for
promoting public health and safety and enforcing the slate fire code and responding to
hazardous materials incidents to provide technical assistance on request-
Arizona Poison and Drug Information Center, University of Arizona: This
agency will assist incident responders in identifying and assessing the threat to health and
environment
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Arizona State Fire Safety Committee: The agency responsible for promulgating rule
by state fire code to establish minimum standards.
Arizona State Land Department: The State Forester will respond as requested to
reported events and assist response and recovery efforts of local government emergency
service agencies and the SOSC. The State Forester will also alert and coordinate
appropriate U.S. Forest Service district support when U.S. forests are or may be
impacted by the incident
California Air Resources Board (ARB): The ARB is mandated to protect and
enhance the ambient air quality of the State. Immediate ver-bal notification to the ARB is
required for hazardous material incidents that threaten to adversely affect air quality, and if
agency air monitoring or modeling services are requested
California Coastal Commission: The Coastal Commission is a regulatory agency
concerned with land uses in the coastal zone. The Coastal Commission must be notified
of any oil spill in marine waters.
California Conservation, Department of/Division of Oil and Gas (DOG): DOG
is the lead State agency responsible for the supervision and regulation of all oil and gas
production and drillings operations within California, and has the authority to approve oil
spill contingency plans. Immediate verbal notification is required for a hazardous material
incident related to the drilling, operation, maintenance, and abandonment of oil and gas
wells, onshore and offshore facilities, and pipelines.
California Department of Fish and Game (DFG): The DFG has public trust
responsibilities for the State's fish, wildlife, and their habitats. The Department responds
to hazardous material incidents to protect or minimize the impact to fish or wildlife and
help with rehabilitation; provide technical advice; be the lead agency in determining the
completion of cleanup when natural resources are threatened; conduct investigations
including collection of evidence and impact assessment; and approve Oil Spill Cleanup
Agents. Immediate verbal notification is required for off-highway incidents and incidents
which impact or threaten State waters. The DFG functions as the State Agency
Coordinator (SAC) for all hazardous material incidents occurring off-highway in
California.
California Department of Health Services (DHS): The agency responsible for
regulating the treatment, storage, transportation, and disposal of hazardous waste and for
protecting the public health from hazardous materials, including radioactive materials.
Immediate verbal notification for major hazardous material releases affecting large
populations, radiation incidents, and incidents concerning releases at permitted treatment,
storage and disposal facilities.
California Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR): State Park facilities must
be notified if a hazardous material incident would impact that facility.
California Department of Transportation (CALTRANS): CALTRANS is
responsible for planning, designing, constructing, operating, and maintaining the state
highway system. Immediate verbal notification to the local district is required of any
hazardous material incident affecting a state highway.
California Department of Water Resources (DWR): This agency has primary
responsibility to protect the water quality of the State Water Project. Immediate verbal
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notification to DWR is required when an incident threatens to contaminate or otherwise
disrupt the operation of the state water project, its man-made and natural conveyance
facilities, or delivery of water.
California Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA): The EMSA has many
responsibilities regarding hazardous materials including developing guidelines for
handling contaminated patients, training emergency response personnel, activating
Regional Disaster Medical Health Coordinator, identifying medical facilities outside the
affected county, logistics support for medical supplies and equipment for response
agencies, and procuring medical assistance from other state agencies. The EMSA must be
notified immediately if a significant number of human exposures occurs, evacuation of
more than 1000 people is necessary, or evacuation of a hospital has occurred or is
expected to occur. •
California Highway Patrol (CHP): The CHP is responsible for traffic control;
providing the Incident Commander for hazardous materials incidents on highways or
highway right-of-ways in CHP jurisdiction; functioning as State Agency Coordinator
(SAC) for all hazardous material incidents occurring on California highways;
coordinating statewide information, assistance and notification for all on-highway
incidents; enforcing criminal statutes and Health and Safety Code relating to hazardous
waste; and notifying the Commander of the Area office who will send a staff member to
the Incident Command Post (ICP) to act as a liaison. Immediate verbal notification is
required for any hazardous material incident that occurs within the jurisdictional
boundaries of the CHP. The CHP will notify the OES and CALTRANS as appropriate.
If the CHP cannot be reached, the State Warning Center (OES) can be notified.
California National Guard (CNG): The California National Guard is a back-up
agency in the event of a significant release of hazardous material.-
California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal OSHA): The
primary responsibility of this agency, as it relates to hazardous substances, is to prevent
and regulate occupational exposures to hazardous materials. Immediate notification is
required of employers when there is an exposure to a regulated carcinogen or serious
injury, illness, or death of an employee during any work activity, including those
associated with hazardous material incidents.
California Office of the Attorney General (AG): The Attorney General's Office may
provide legal advice to state agencies as necessary during responses to hazardous material
incidents.
California Office of Emergency Services (OES): The OES is responsible for
coordinating the mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery activities related to
disasters in California. For major events, the OES is responsible for activating the state
Operations Center, preparing situation reports for distribution to the Governor's Office,
Legislature and other interests and agencies. Immediate verbal notification by the spiller
to the State Warning Center of any significant release or threatened release of a hazardous
material is required. State and local agencies are requested to notify the State Warning
Center when they become aware of a reportable incident
California Public Utilities Commission (PUC): The Railroad Operations and
Safety Branch has responsibility and authority for investigation of railroad accidents
including incidents involving hazardous materials. Immediate verbal notification is
required via the Office of Emergency Services Warning Center for any and all railroad
accidents.
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California State Fire Marshal (CSFM): The CSFM is responsible for the promotion
and development of "ways and means of protecting life and property against fire and
panic." Immediate verbal notification is required for any hazardous liquid pipeline break,
spill, leak, rupture, or collapse in California. The CSFM will coordinate and notify OES,
federal agencies and affected agencies, as appropriate.
California State Lands Commission (SLC): This agency manages and supervises all
statutory lands which the state has received from the Federal Government. Immediate
verbal notification is required if a release is greater than one barrel of oil. For spills of
less than one barrel, a telecopied notification is adequate.
California State Water Resource Control Board (SWRCB): This agency is
responsible for protecting the state's surface, coastal, and groundwater resources and
developing policy. There are also nine Regional Boards which implement specific
requirements within their jurisdictions. Immediate verbal notification to the Regional
Board is required of all hazardous material spills that enter or threaten to impact any water
of the state.
Coastal waters: The waters of the coastal zone (except for the Great Lakes and
specified ports and harbors on inland rivers). Precise boundaries are identified in United
States Coast Guard (USCG)/U.S. EPA agreements, Federal Regional Contingency Plans
and Area Contingency Plans.
Contingency plan: (1) A document used by Federal, State, and local agencies to guide
their planning and response procedures regarding spills of oil, hazardous substances, or
other emergencies; (2) a document used by industry as a response plan to spills of oil,
hazardous substances, or other emergencies occurring upon their transportation vehicle, or
at their facilities.
Drinking water supply: As defined by Section 101(7) of CERCLA, means any raw or
finished water source that is or may be used by a public water system (as defined in the
Safe Drinking Water Act) or as drinking water by one or more individuals.
Environment: As defined by Section 101(8) of CERCLA, means the navigable waters,
the waters of the contiguous zone, and the ocean waters of which the natural resources are
under the exclusive management authority of the United States under the Magnuson
Fishery Conservation and Management Act; and any other surface water, ground water,
drinking water supply, land surface and subsurface strata, or ambient air within the United
States or under the jurisdiction of the United States.
Environmentally sensitive area: An especially delicate or sensitive natural resource
that requires protection in the event of a pollution incident. Designations of areas
considered to be sensitive can be found in Appendix D of the proposed Facility Response
Plan rule. In addition to this definition, Area Committees may include any areas
determined to be "sensitive" for OPA planning purposes.
Federal On-Scene Coordinator (FOSC): The government official at an incident scene
responsible for coordinating response activities.
Ground water: As defined by Section 101(12) of CERCLA, means water in a saturated
zone or stratum beneath the surface of land or water.
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Hazardous substance: Any non radioactive solid, liquid, or gaseous substance which
when uncontrolled, may be harmful to human health or the environment The precise legal
definition can be found in Section 101(14) of CERCLA.
Inland waters: Those waters of the United States in the inland zone, waters of the Great
Lakes, Lake Chaplain, and specified ports and harbors on inland rivers.
Inland zone: The environment inland of the coastal zone excluding the Great Lakes,
Lake Champlain, and specified ports and harbors on inland rivers. The term inland zone
delineates an area of Federal responsibilities for response actions. Precise boundaries are
determined by U.S. EPA/USCG agreements and identified in Federal Regional
Contingency Plans.
Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC): A group of local representatives
appointed by the State Emergency Response Commission (SERC) lo prepare a
comprehensive emergency plan for the local emergency planning district, as required by
the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act's Title IH
National Pollution Funds Center (NPFC): As defined by Section 7 of Executive
Order 12777, the NPFC is the entity established by the Secretary of the department in
which the USCG is operating whose function is the administration of the Oil Spill
Liability Trust Fund (OSLTF). This includes access to the OSLTF by Federal agencies,
States, and designated trustees for removal actions and initiation of natural resource
damage assessments, as well as claims for removal costs and damages,
Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles and Public Safety (DMV): DMV controls
the licensing and regulation of commercial carriers throughout the State, The Nevada
Highway Patrol (NHP) is part of this Department and enforces highway transportation
regulations . NHP also controls the State Law Enforcement communications Net that
may be used for emergency communications.
Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT): NDOT has highway maintenance
yards throughout the State with heavy equipment and other resources. NDOT has the
power to close highways under its jurisdiction to traffic.
Nevada Division of Emergency Management (DEM): The coordinating agency for
State emergency response. Assistance for hazardous materials releases from State and
Federal sources can be obtained by contacting the DEM through the local Office of
Emergency Management. This division is going to be incorporated into the Nevada
Department of Public Safety.
Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP): The NDEP regulates
hazardous wastes, provides advice on environmental matters, samples for chemical tests,
and makes final decisions on cleanup operations, NDEP may conduct crime
investigations.
Nevada Division of Health: The Division of Health is responsive for public health and
can be utilized to test for contamination resulting from chemicals or organisms.
Radiological Health is responsible for incidents involving radioactive materials.
Emergency Medical Services can assist in the coordination of emergency medical
responses.
Oil: As defined by Section 3 ll(a)(l) of the CWA, means oil of any kind or in any form,
including, but not limited to, petroleum, fuel oil, sludge, oil refuse, oil mixed with ballast or
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bilge water, vegetable oil, animal oil, coal oil, and oil mixed with wastes other than dredged
spoil.
Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund (OSLTF): The fund established under Section 9509
of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 9509).
Regional Response Team (RRT): The Federal response organization (consisting of
representatives from selected Federal and State agencies) which acts as a regional body
responsible for planning and preparedness before an oil spill occurs and for providing
advice to the FOSC in the event of a major or substantial spill,
State Emergency Response Commission (SERC): A group of officials appointed by
the State governor to implement the provisions of Tide HI of the Superfund Amendments
and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA). The SERC coordinates and supervises the
work of the Local Emergency Planning Committees and reviews local emergency plans
annually.
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200 RESPONSIBILITIES
201 GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF FEDERAL AGENCIES
201.1 Dudes Assigned by the President. The President has delegated certain functions and
responsibilities vested in him by the CWA (as amended by OP A) and CERCLA (as
amended by SARA) to the Administrator of U.S. EPA for the inland zone and the
Commandant of the USCG through the Secretary of Transportation for the coastal zone
via Executive Orders 11735, 12777, and 12580. For the coastal zones and inland zones,
respectively, the USCG and U.S. EPA shall assign a FOSC to each Area to cany out
these functions and responsibilities.
201.2 Coordination Among and By Federal Agencies.
Federal Agencies shall:
(A) Coordinate their planning and response activities through the RRT mechanism
described in Section 300 of this plan.
(6) Coordinate planning and response actions with affected State and local
governments and private entities.
(C) Make facilities or resources, which may be useful in a Federal response, available
to the FOSC, consistent with agency responsibilities and authorities.
201.3 Emergency Planning Requirements for Federal Agencies.
(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 (NCP Section, 300.120). If the
responsible Federal agency does not act properly to contain, mitigate and remove
the discharge or release from its facility, the U.S. EPA or the USCG (as
applicable) is authorized to act for the United States to take response measures
deemed necessary to protect the public health or welfare or environment (NCP,
Section 300.130(a)).
National planning and coordination is accomplished through the National
Response Team (NRT). The NRT consists of representatives from the USCG,
U.S. EPA, FEMA, DOD, DOE, USDA, DOC, HHS, DOI, DOJ, DOL. DOT,
DOS, GSA, and Nuclear Regulatory Commission. For details, see the NCP at 40
CFR300.175(b).
Regional planning and coordination of preparedness and response actions is
accomplished through the RRT. The RRT agency membership parallels that of
the NRT but also includes State and local representation.
Under OPA, the FOSC has responsibilities related to the establishment of Area
Committees and the development of ACPs. The FOSC chairs the Area Committee
and provides general direction and guidance for the committee as it prepares the
ACP. The Area Committee membership includes Federal, State, and local
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representation. OPA calls for the inclusion of both State and local representatives
to the Area Committee. In Region DC-Mainland, this has been partially
accomplished through the designation of the Regional Response Team (RRT) as
the Area Committee. The RRT is made up of 14 Federal agencies along with
representatives from the three states in Region IX Mainland. Local participation
will be provided for in the development of "sub-Area" plans. The sub-Area plans
will rely upon the cooperation of local representatives from such agencies and
organizations as: fire departments, police departments, public health departments,
and Local Emergency Planning Commissions (LEPC), which were instituted
under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986
(EPCRA). In the present structure, there is no direct local participation due to the
significant demographic and socio-economic diversity in the vast area that is
covered by the Area Committee. Annex I lists the members of the Area Committee
for Region K - Mainland.
(B) Federal resource management agencies are encouraged to develop contingency
plans for response to 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.
202 RESPONSIBILITIES FOR PROVIDING ON-SCENE COORDINATORS
202.1 Designation. FOSCs are pre-designated by the Regional or district head of the lead
agency. The USCG, DOD, and U.S. EPA shall provide a pre-designated FOSC in
Region EX as specified below. In general, the Coast Guard provides the FOSC for the
coastal zone and the U.S. EPA for the inland zone. The dividing line between the coastal
and inland zones generally follows the Pacific Coast Highway. The dividing line shifts
from the coast highway in most urban areas to other thoroughfares bordering the
immediate coastline. The exact dividing line between the coastal and inland zones is
described in Annex II.
(A) USCG
(1) The USCG Captain of the Port, San Francisco Bay, California shall serve
as pre-designated FOSC for the coastal areas of California north of a line
drawn approximately 229°T from the intersection of the San Luis Obispo
County - Santa Barbara County boundary at the mouth of the Santa Maria
River.
(2) The USCG Captain of the Port, Los Angeles/Long Beach, California s,hall
serve as pre-designated FOSC for the coastal areas and California islands
south of a line drawn approximately 229°T from the intersection of the
San Luis Obispo County - Santa Barbara County boundary at the mouth
of the Santa Maria River, and north and west of a line drawn 255°T from
Latitude 33022.5^., Longitude 117°35.7'W. (San Mateo Point).
(3) The USCG Captain of the Port, San Diego, California shall serve as pre-
designated FOSC for the coastal areas of San Diego County and the
California islands south and east of a line drawn 255°T from Latitude
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33°22.5'N., Longitude 1n°35.TVI. (San Mated Point), and north of the
U.S. - Mexico boundary.
(B) POD. The DOD shall provide the pre-designated FOSC for releases of
hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants from DOD facilities and vessels
(NCP, Section 300.120). The U.S. EPA or USCG will act as FOSC for oil
discharges from DOD vessels or facilities. DOD is still responsible, as is any
Federal agency, for cleanup of oil discharges from its vessels and facilities.
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) U.S. EPA. The U.S. EPA will provide the pre-designated F.OSC for all inland
discharges and releases occurring in Region DC. Individuals from the Region DC
Emergency Response Section are trained and authorized as U.S. EPA FOSCs for
Region DC without regard to internal State or District Boundaries.
203 TRUSTEES FOR NATURAL RESOURCES
203.1 Policy. It is a requirement of the Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) and the policy of the RRT, consistent with
language throughout the NCP, that natural resource trustees be notified promptly of spills
and releases affecting natural resources. As defined in Section 1001 of the OP A, natural
resources includes land, fish, wildlife, biota, air, water, ground water, drinking water
supplies, and other such resources belonging to, managed by, held in trust by,
appertaining to, or otherwise controlled by the United States (including the resources of
the exclusive economic zone). Notification ensures that the natural resources expertise of
the trustee agencies is available to FOSCs and RPMs, promotes consultation, prevents the
unnecessary damage of natural resources during response activities, and reduces the
damage to natural resources residual to remediation.
Section 300.600, subpart G, of the NCP designates the natural resources for which each
Federal trustee is responsible, and is incorporated herein by reference.
203.2 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
Subpan G, Section 300.600, of the NCP. The President is required to designate in the
NCP those Federal officials who are to act on behalf of the public as trustees for natural
resources. Federal officials so designated will act pursuant to Section 107(f) of
CERCLA, Section 31 l(f)(5) of the CW A, and Section 1006 of the OP A. Federal trustees
for Region DC are listed in Annex VI of this plan.
The following individuals shall be the designated trustee(s) for general categories of
natural resources: the Secretary of Commerce; the Secretary of the Interior; the Secretary
for the land managing agency for natural resources located on, over, or under land
administered by the United States (DOI, USDA, DOD, and DOE); and the head of
authorized agencies for the management or protection of natural resources located in the
United States but not otherwise described in this Section or in the NCP.
203.3 Designation of gate Trustees. Pursuant to Section 1006 of OP A, the State may act as a
trustee for damage to resources within the boundary of a State belonging to, managed by,
controlled by or appertaining to such State (NCP, Section 300.605). The State
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representative to the RRT should coordinate all State Trustee responsibilities and provide
a single point of contact for the FOSC during spill response operations. State trustees for
Region EX are listed in Annex VI of this plan.
Under Section 1006 of the OP A, the governing body of any Indian tribe shall designate
tribal officials who may act on behalf of the tribe or its members as trustee for natural
resources and shall notify the President of the designation.
The head of any foreign government may designate the trustee who shall act on behalf of
that government as trustee for natural resources.
203.4 Responsibilities of Trustees.
(A) Under Section 1006 of the OPA, the Federal trustees for natural resources, in
conjunction with the State trustee(s) of the affected State, shall be responsible for
assessing damages to resources in accordance with regulations promulgated under
Section 301(c) of CERCLA, seeking recovery for the costs of assessment and for
losses from the person responsible, and devising and carrying out a plan for
restoration, rehabilitation or replacement or acquisition of equivalent natural
resources pursuant to CERCLA (NCP, Section 300.615).
(B) Upon notification of an incident affecting resources under their jurisdiction,
trustee agencies shall make contact with the appropriate FOSC/RPM to coordinate
trustee issues and insure their interests are addressed.
(C) Where there are multiple trustees, because of co-existing or contiguous natural
resources or concurrent jurisdictions, they should coordinate and cooperate in
carrying out these responsibilities. It is in the best interest of the FOSC that
during spill response operations the applicable Federal and State trustees
designate a single point of contact for resources that are under the jurisdiction of
multiple trustees.
203.5 FOSC/RPM Responsibilities. The FOSC or RPM will ensure that trustees are notified if
natural resources are, or likely to be, damaged by a discharge or release. Annex VI to this
plan provides a list of Natural Resource Trustee Contacts for this region. FOSCs and
RPMs shall be available to provide briefings including discussions of natural resource
impacts and notifications of major spills or releases.
204 NON-GOVERNMENT PARTICIPATION
The NCP, subpart H, addresses participation by other persons.
In a pollution incident, volunteer groups may provide their services for waterfowl cleaning
and rehabilitation. The RRT DOI representative, through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service, and the State RRT representative, through the appropriate wildlife agency, 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 (SSC). The SSC will coordinate Non-Federal 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 and State RRT representative.
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300 REGIONAL RESPONSE TEAM ORGANIZATION
301 ORGANIZATIONAL CONCEPT
The Regional 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 substance release and provides advice and
assistance to the FOSC following such discharges and releases. The Region DC -
Mainland RRT consists of a Standing Team responsible on a region-wide basis for
communications, planning, coordination, training, evaluation, and preparedness, and an
Incident-Specific Team responsible for providing specific advice and assistance to the
FOSC during an actual incident. (Note: Membership of the Incident-Specific Team will
vary depending on the characteristics and location of the given incident)
302 STATE AND LOCAL AGENCY PARTICIPATION
The Governor of each State in Region EX - Mainland has designated a State agency to
represent the State on the RRT. Stale 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.
303 REQIQNALRESPJQNSE TEAM
303.1 Membership. Each member agency shall designate 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 States within Region Di - Mainland
shall designate 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 and private industry may
participate in RRT meetings in an observer/contributor capacity.
303.2 Chairs. Except when the RRT is activated for a pollution incident, the U.S. EPA and the
USCG representatives will act as Co-Chairs of the Standing Team. During an Incident-
Specific response, the Chair will be either the U.S. EPA or USCG representative, based
on whether the discharge originates in the inland zone or coastal zone, unless otherwise
agreed upon by the Chairs. When the RRT is activated for a CERCLA fund-financed
remedial action, the Chair shall be the representative of the U.S. EPA.
303.3 Standing Team Planning and Preparedness Functions. The Standing Team performs the
following tasks:
(A) Serves as a standing committee to recommend changes in the regional response
organization as needed, to revise the Regional Contingency Plan as needed, and to
evaluate the preparedness of the agencies' effectiveness and the effectiveness of
local plans for the Federal response to discharges and releases.
(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.
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(D) Reviews FOSC actions to help ensure that Federal regional and Federal local
contingency plans are developed satisfactorily.
(E) Meets quarterly to review response actions carried out during the preceding period
and consider changes in the Federal regional and local contingency plans.
Meeting locations will be rotated between the States in Region DC - Mainland.
RRT Co-Chairs should schedule meeting agendas to allow the opportunity for
executive sessions, special and/or public participation, as appropriate,
(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
major activities, progress on preparedness activities, key organizational changes,
operational concerns, and efforts to improve State and local conditions.
(G) Submits a work plan annually to the NRT at the end of September for the work
year (fiscal year) starting October 1.
(H) Establishes special committees and undertakes special projects, as appropriate, to
improve regional response plans and capabilities.
(I) Reviews local and State contingency plans, upon request.
303.4 Incident-Specific 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 sources necessary to
effect adequate response. General response functions of the RRT are to:
(A) Monitor and evaluate reports from the FOSC,
(B) Provide advice as requested by the FOSC and recommend course of action for
consideration by the FOSC.
(C) Advise the FOSC on the duration and extent of Federal response and recommend
to the FOSC specific actions for a discharge or release.
(D) Request other Federal, State, 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 FOSC prepare information releases to the public and for communication
with the NRT.
(F) If circumstances warrant, advise the regional or district head of the agency
providing the FOSC that a different FOSC should be designated.
303.5 Activation,
(A) The RRT will be activated by the Chair in the event of a major (NCP, Section
300.5) oil or hazardous substance discharge or for any oil or hazardous substance
release that may pose a substantial threat to the public health, welfare, or to the
environment or to regionally significant amounts of property (as determined by
the FOSC with the concurrence of the Chair). The time of activation, and place
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and time of assembly (if necessary), 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 Chair of the team, A request for RRT activation shall be
confirmed in writing or by EMAIL.
(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 instructions. The activation notice may be given
by telephone or by EMAIL.
(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 may be by telephone or other expeditious
means (including FAX, TWX or EMAIL), but shall be confirmed in
writing.
(3) Full Activation - 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 FOSC on general matters. The initial activation notice may be
provided by telephone or other expeditious means (including FAX, TWX
or EMAIL), but shall be confirmed in writing.
(D) When activated, the RRT will normally conduct business via a teleconference call
initiated by the Incident-Specific Chair. If the incident-Specific Chair determines
that convening the RRT is appropriate or necessary, the RRT shall meet at a time
and place specified by the Chair.
303.6 Rgsponserjeactiyadon. Deactivation of the RRT will occur when the Incident-Specific
RRT Chair determines that the FOSC no longer requires RRT assistance.
303.7 Specific Agency Jlesponse Functions. The RRT provides guidance and advice to the
FOSC, and appropriate resources under each member agency's jurisdiction to assist
in Federal pollution response efforts as detailed below. Agencies are also encouraged and
expected to use their own enforcement and other legal authorities to assist the FOSC in
pollution response efforts. Federal agencies listed in the NCP at 40 CFR 300.175 have
duties established by statute, executive order, or Presidential directive which may apply to
Federal response actions following, or in prevention of, the discharge of oil or release of a
hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant Federal agencies may be called upon by
an FOSC during response planning and implementation to provide assistance in their
respective areas of expertise. Refer to the NCP at 40 CFR Sections 300.170 and 300.175
for a description of agency capabilities and authorities. Individual RRT member agency
response functions include, but are not limited to:
(A) Department of Agriculture
(1) Agencies shall provide assistance in investigations to evaluate the
magnitude and severity of discharges or releases occurring on or affecting
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resources under the jurisdiction of those agencies and in documentation of
damage to natural resources for which they have trustee responsibilities.
(2) Agencies shall provide advice to the FOSC when response operations are
being performed that affect natural resources under their management
authority.
(3) Shall provide primary wildland fire suppression support and technical
expertise in the suppression of wildland fires resulting from hazardous
spUl incidents.
(4) May provide, through the Soil Conservation Service, predictions of the
, effects of pollutants on soil and their movement'over and through soil
(5) May provide assistance in ground transportation support and in
maintaining and providing communications support
(B) Department of Commerce
The DOC, through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
(NOAA);
(1) Provides scientific support for responses and contingency planning in
coastal and marine areas, including assessments of the hazards that may be
involved, predictions of the movement and dispersion of oil and hazardous
substances through trajectory modeling, and information on the sensitivity
of coastal environments to oil or hazardous substances.
(2) Provides scientific expertise on living marine resources for which it is
responsible and their habitats, including endangered species and marine
mammals.
(3) Provides information on actual and predicted meteorological, hydrologic,
ice, and oceanographic conditions for marine, coastal, and inland waters.
(4) Furnishes tide and circulation information for coastal and territorial waters.
(5) May, when requested by U.S. EPA, provide scientific support for
responses in inland areas.
(6) Shall provide an agency representative to coordinate agency specific input
to the dispersant, in-situ burn, and bioremediation decision process, as
outlined in Sections 700, 800, and 900 respectively.
(C) Department of Defense
(1) Shall provide assistance in investigations to evaluate die magnitude and
severity of discharges or releases on or adjacent to resources under the
jurisdiction of its agencies and in documentation of damages to natural
resources under their management authority.
(2) Shall provide the FOSC for releases of hazardous substances, pollutants,
or contaminants from DOD facilities and vessels (NCP, Sec. 300.120).
The EPA or USCG will act as FOSC for oil discharges from DOD
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vessels or facilities. DOD is still responsible, as is any Federal agency, for
cleanup of oil discharges from its vessels and facilities. 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.
(3) May provide assistance in maintaining navigation channels, in the removal
of navigational obstructions, and in salvage.
(4) Through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers:
(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 U.S. Army:
(a) Shall provide assistance in activation of Explosive Ordnance
Detachments when required by the FOSC.
(b) Shall provide ground and/or air transportation for personnel,
supplies and equipment when determined by the FOSC to be the
most expedient method of such transportation.
(6) Through the U.S. Air Force:
(a) Shall provide ground and/or air transportation for personnel,
supplies and equipment when determined by the FOSC to be the
most expedient method of such transportation.
(7) Through the U.S. Navy:
(a) Shall provide assistance in procuring pollution response equipment
from Navy stockpiles when required by the FOSC.
(b) Shall provide ground and/or air transportation for personnel,
supplies and equipment when determined by the FOSC to be the
most expedient method of such 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 FOSC in implementing the
Federal Radiological Emergency Response Plan,
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(E) General Services Administration
(1) Shall provide administrative assistance to the FOSC during response to a
discharge or potential discharge at the request of the Chair of the Regional
Response Team.
(2) Provide assistance in locating and leasing office space for the operations
center, warehouse space for storage of supplies and equipment, or any
other real estate activities.
(3) Provide contracting service for the procurement of supplies, services,
motor vehicles, furniture and equipment for the operations center, and any
,. other administrative support requested by the FOSC.
(4) Shall provide and maintain telecommunications service for the FOSC.
(5) Provide other contracting service as requested by the FOSC.
(F) Department of Health and Human Services
(1) Shall provide information and advice when chemical discharges violate or
may violate Public Laws administered by the Food and Drug
Administration (FDA). Any actions taken by FDA will be coordinated
with the FOSC during response to a discharge or potential discharge.
(2) In accordance with Section I04(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 safety and health. This activity
includes arranging for assistance by the Agency for Toxic Substances and
Disease Registry (ATSDR) when such assistance is deemed necessary by
the FOSC or RRT.
(4) The ATSDR is the lead Federal public health agency for hazardous
material incidents. Two ATSDR representatives are assigned to each U.S.
EPA Region to assist in U.S. EPA/ATSDR communications. Regional
representatives can also assist in emergency response events that involve
RRT issues by coordinating with ATSDR headquarters Emergency
Response and Consultation Brach and with the CDC RRT representative.
Under CERCLA Section 104(i), ATSDR is required to:
(a) Establish appropriate disease/exposure registries;
(b) Provide medical care and testing of exposed individuals in cases of
public emergencies;
(c) Develop, maintain, and provide information on health effects of
toxic substances;
(d) Conduct research to determine relationships between exposure to
toxic substances and illness;
(e) Together with U.S. EPA, develop guidelines for toxicological
profiles for hazardous substances; and
(f) Develop educational materials related to health effects of toxic
substances for health professionals.
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Additionally, ATSDR operates a 24-hour number to address public health
issues.
(G) Department of the Interior
(1) Bureaus shall provide assistance in investigations to evaluate the
magnitude and severity of discharges on or affecting facilities or resources
under their bureau's jurisdiction and in documentation of damage to
natural resources for which they have trustee responsibilities.
(2) Bureaus shall provide advice to the FOSC 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 U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service;
(a) Shall provide advice on migratory birds, anadromous fish, and
endangered and threatened species.
(b) Shall coordinate with the State representatives in establishing bird
collection, cleaning and recovery centers, and directing the actions
of professional and volunteer groups which desire to assist in these
activities.
(c) May provide advice to State wildlife resource agencies upon
request by the State RRT representative.
(d) Shall provide a bureau representative to coordinate bureau-specific
input to the dispersant, in-situ bum, and bioremediation decision
processes, as outlined in Sections 700, 800, and 900 respectively.
(e) Under OPA Section 420 l(b), the United States Fish and Wildlife
Service (USFWS) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA) also have dudes with respect to Federal
response actions following, or in prevention of, discharges of oil or
releases of hazardous substances. These two agencies, and other
interested parties (including State fish and wildlife conservation
officials), should be consulted in the preparation of a fish and
wildlife response plan,
(6) Through the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS):
(a) May provide expertise in geology and hydrology, sample
collection and measurements.
(7) Through the Bureau of Mines:
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(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 Bureau.
(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.
(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 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.
(12) Through the Minerals Management Service:
(a) Shall provide expert advice and assistance on actual or potential
discharges or releases that pose a threat to public health and safety
from offshore oil and gas exploration, production, and
transportation facilities and platforms.
(H) Department of Justice
(1) Can provide expert advice on complicated legal questions arising from
discharges or releases and Federal agency responses.
(2) Represents the Federal government, including its agencies, in litigation.
(I) Department of Labor
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(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 substance
releases.
(J) 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 communications at the request of
the FOSC.
(b) Shall provide guidance and assistance in logistics, procurement,
and contracting services when the OPA Oil Spill Liability Trust
Fund is activated and the Coast Guard is providing the FOSC.
(i) Logistics 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 service includes issuing and administering all
contracts related to the spill cleanup and removal operation.
(c) Shall, as requested by the FOSC, direct and/or monitor containment,
recovery and disposal operations. This activity includes liaison with all
contractors.
(d) Shall maintain a Regional Response Center with facilities and personnel
for communications, information storage, and equipment for coordinating
a response by the RRT.
(e) Shall provide the FOSC under the circumstances described in Section
202.1(A).
(f) Shall provide a Scientific Support Coordinator (SSC) to coordinate
scientific support for coastal areas.
(K) Environmental Protection Agency
(1) Shall provide expertise on environmental effects of pollution discharges
and environmental pollution control techniques, U.S. EPA will also advise
the RRT and FOSC on what degree of hazard a discharge poses to the
public health and safety.
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(2) Shall provide the FOSC under the circumstances described in Section
202.1(C),
(3) Shall provide a Scientific Support Coordinator (SSC) to coordinate
scientific support for inland areas.
(4) Shall advise the RRT on the status of response operations including any
needs and problems.
(5) Shall provide assistance on all legal problems in contract operations.
(6) Shall arrange for aerial reconnaissance and photography, as needed
(7) 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.
(8) Shall assure that Federal land managing agencies and trustees of natural
resources are notified promptly of discharges or releases affecting
facilities and resources under their jurisdiction (NCP Section 300.305(d).
(9) Shall, in conjunction with the State representative, assist the FOSC, as
requested, in the selection of an appropriate disposal site.
(10) Shall provide an agency representative to coordinate agency-specific input
to the dispersant, in-situ burning, and bioremediation decision processes,
as outlined in Section 700, 800, and 900 respectively.
(L) Federal Emergency Management Agency
(1) Shall assist the FOSC in determining the applicability of P.L. 93-288 to a
pollution event
(2) Shall execute the authority vested in the President by Section 104(a) of
CERCLA to the extent it requires 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 J above (e.g.
communications).
(4) Shall manage special training funds under Title HE.
(M) 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, in conjunction with the U.S. EPA and appropriate state agency
representatives, assist the FOSC, as requested, in the selection of an
appropriate disposal site.
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(4) Shall make arrangements with the State Civil Defense Agency (or
emergency service agency), in conjunction with the FOSC and other
Federal agencies as appropriate, 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 U.S. 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) Shall coordinate with die Department of the Interior in establishing bird
collection, cleaning and recovery centers, and directing the actions of
professional and volunteer groups which desire to assist in these activities.
(7) Shall provide a state representative to coordinate state-specific input to the
dispersant, in-situ bum, and bioremediation decision processes, as outlined
in Section 700, 800, and 900 respectively.
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400 CONTINGENCY PLANS
401 REQUIRED PLANS
There are three levels of Federal contingency plans: the NCP, RCPs, and ACPs. These
plans are available for inspection at U.S. EPA regional offices or USCG district offices.
Addresses and telephone numbers for these offices may be found in the United States
Government Manual, issued annually, or in local telephone directories.
401.1 The National Contingency Plan. The NCP is required by section 105 of the
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, 42
U.S.C. 9605, as amended by the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of
1986 (SARA), and by section 31 l(c)(2) of the Clean Water Act (CWA), as amended. As
described in § 300.110 of the NCP, the NRT is responsible for. national planning and
coordination. As described in § 300.115 of the NCP, the RRTs are responsible for
regional planning and coordination.
401.2 Federal Regional Contingency Plans. Pursuant to the NCP, Section 300.210(b), each
RRT representative shall designate members from their agency to coordinate the
development of a Federal Regional Contingency Plan. The 11th Coast Guard District will
develop and coordinate the Federal Regional Contingency Plan for Region IX - Mainland
and submit it to the RRT for final concurrence. Once RRT concurrence is received, the
Regional Contingency Plan will be distributed by the 11th Coast Guard District
401.3 Federal Area Contingency Plans.
Section 311 (j)(4) of the CWA states that there is established for each area designated by
the President (OPA, Section 4202 (b)) an Area Committee comprised of members
appointed by the President from qualified personnel of Federal, State, and local agencies.
The pre-designated FOSC for each area will serve as Chairperson of the Committee.
He/she will designate the Vice-chairman, select the Committee members, and provide
general direction and guidance for the Committee. In U.S. EPA Region K, the Mainland
RRT functions as the Area Committee.
Section 4202(a) of the OP A amends Section 31 l(j) of the CWA to require that the Area
Committee, under the direction of the FOSC for its Area, shall be responsible for: (1)
preparing an Area Contingency Plan for its Area; (2) working with State and local
officials to enhance the contingency planning of those officials and to assure preplanning
of joint response efforts, including appropriate procedures for mechanical recovery,
dispersal, shoreline cleanup, protection of sensitive environmental areas, and protection,
rescue, and rehabilitation of fisheries and wildlife; and (3) working with State and local
officials to expedite decisions for the use of dispersants and other mitigating substances
and devices.
Boundaries for Areas are determined by U.S. EPA Regional Administrators for the inland
zone; Areas are the COTP areas for the coastal zone. Jurisdictional boundaries of local
emergency planning districts established by States, described in § 300.205(c) of the NCP,
shall, as appropriate, be considered in determining geographical boundaries of the
designated Areas. The designated Areas may include several such local emergency
planning districts, or parts of such districts. In developing the ACP, FOSCs shall direct
the Area Committees to coordinate with SERCs and LEPCs in the affected Area.
The ACP shall provide for a well-coordinated response that is integrated and compatible
with all appropriate response plans of State, local, and other non-Federal entities, and
especially with Title IE local emergency response plans, or in the Area Committee's area
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of responsibility. The ACP shall, as appropriate, identify the probable locations of
discharges or releases; the available resources to respond to multi-media incidents; where
such resources can be obtained; waste disposal methods and facilities consistent with local
and State plans developed under the Solid Waste Disposal Act, 42 U.S.C. 6901 et seq.;
and a local structure for responding to discharges or releases.
The Federal lead agency, U.S. EPA or USCG, shall periodically conduct drills of removal
capability, without prior notice, in areas for which ACPs are required and under relevant
tank vessel and facility response plans. The drills may include participation by Federal,
State, and local agencies, the owners and operators of vessels and facilities in the area, and
private industry.
Facility and vessel response plans, as defined by section 4202(a)(5) of the OP A, shall be
reviewed for approval and consistency with this Plan (ACP). During a response, the
FOSC shall meet with the other responding parties to coordinate and integrate this Plan
with all other relevant plans including, but not limited to, Federal, State, local, tribal, and
private plans, The Area Committee will continuously review effectiveness and integration
of all plans based on actual responses, exercises, and all other relevant information leading
to enhancement of these plans.
ACPs developed by the USCG currently exist for Marine Safety Office San Diego,
Marine Safety Office Los Angeles/Long Beach, and Marine Safety Office San Francisco
Bay. Sub-Area plans developed by the USEPA are supplemental to this RCP and meant
to be used in conjunction with it. As required by Section 4202(a)(4)(c)(iv) of OPA, the
completed individual ACPs will include lists of equipment and resources to ensure an
effective and immediate removal of a discharge, and to ensure the mitigation or prevention
of a substantial threat of a discharge
Along with this Plan, the completed individual sub-Area plans will integrate with existing
State and local plans to provide a mechanism for responses to all sizes of spills or
releases. Ideally, local contingency plans will suffice for small incidents. State
contingency plans for medium-sized incidents, and Federal contingency plans for large
incidents. Successively higher levels of plans are not meant to replace other plans, but are
intended to take over as the incidents become larger. The USEPA sub-Area plans which
are currently being developed include:
Colorado River Contingency Plan -
A Federal Oil and Hazardous Substance Pollution Contingency Plan for the Colorado
River has been developed by the Regional Response Team for incidents on the Colorado
River from the Utah/Arizona border to the United States/Mexican border. It provides
useful inforraation for first responders with Federal, State or local governments or private
industry. The Colorado River Contingency Plan is maintained and distributed by U.S.
EPA Region IX,
Tahoe Basin Contingency Plan -
A Federal Oil and Hazardous Substance Pollution Contingency Plan for the Tahoe Basin
has been developed by the Region IX RRT for incidents in the Tahoe Basin and Truckee
River. The plan was developed by a steering committee and subcommittees of federal,
state, and local representation. A hazards analysis was conducted which identified high
risk areas. The Tahoe Plan meets OPA requirements for Area Contingency Plans. The
plan is maintained and distributed by U.S. EPA Region DC.
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Bppier Area Contingency Plan (Under Development) -
An ACP for the border area comprising Northern California, Southern Oregon and
Western Nevada is being developed by the RRT for oil and hazardous materials incidents.
This plan will provide informacion for the first responder from Federal, State, and local
agencies. A hazards analysis (included as an annex to the plan) was conducted to identify
high risk areas. The plan will be maintained and distributed by U.S. EPA Region IX.
The Border Area Contingency Plan will be a sub-Area plan to the Regional Contingency
Plan.
Upper Sacramento Area Contingency Plan (Under Development) -
An ACP for the Upper Sacramento River is being developed by the RRT for incidents on
the Upper Sacramento River Basin extending from the summit of Mount Shasta in
Siskiyou County, California south to Shasta Dam northwest of Redding in Shasta
County, California. It will provide information for the first responder from Federal, State,
and local agencies. The plan is being developed with assistance from a steering committee
of Federal, state, and local representatives. A hazards analysis (included as an annex to
the Upper Sacramento River Area Contingency plan) was conducted to identify high risk
areas. The plan will be maintained and distributed by U.S. EPA Region IX. The Upper
Sacramento River Area Contingency Plan will be a sub-Area plan to the Regional
Contingency Plan.
Feather River Area Contingency Plan (Under Development) -
401-4 TilleJnlocal emergency response plans.
The regulations that implement SARA Title HI are codified at 40 CFR Part 355. As
provided by Sections 301 and 303 of SARA, emergency planning districts are designated
by the SERC in order to facilitate the preparation and implementation of emergency plans.
Each LEPC is to prepare a local emergency response plan for the emergency planning
district and establish procedures for receiving and processing requests from the public for
information generated by Title E reporting requirements. The LEPC is to appoint a chair
and establish rules for the LEPC. The LEPC is to designate an official to serve as
coordinator for information. Such Title Ul local emergency response plans should be
closely coordinated with applicable Area contingency plans and State emergency response
plans. To assure coordination with the SARA Title HI program, it is recommended that
the Area Committee include appropriate LEPC or other Tide ffl representation.
401.5 Slate£oiitingency Plans. The three States in Federal Region IX - Mainland each have a
fully developed Oil and/or Hazardous Materials Contingency Plan. The State plans may
be obtained from the appropriate State offices listed in Annexes HI - V. As provided by
Sections 301 and 303 of SARA, the State Emergency Response Commission (SERC) of
each State, appointed by the Governor, is to designate emergency planning districts,
appoint Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPCs), supervise and coordinate their
activities, and review local emergency response plans. The SERC also is to establish
procedures for receiving and processing requests from the public for information
generated by Title HI reporting requirements and to designate an official to serve as
coordinator for information.
401.6 Facflity_Rejpfln$eJHans,. Section 4202(a)(4)(C)(i) of OPA requires that facilities that
produce, store, refine, or transfer oil and may be reasonably expected to cause substantial
harm to environmentally sensitive areas or navigable waters, must develop a plan for
responding to a worst case discharge of oil or a hazardous substance "to the maximum
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extent practicable". Environmentally sensitive areas are broadly defined in the facility
response plan regulations to include unique or pristine areas, critical or endangered
wildlife species habitats, National, state or local parks, fish hatcheries, shore areas, and
research, cultural or archeological sites. Water intakes are surface sources of public
drinking water with 15 service connections or regularly serves 25 individuals. Due to the
scope and detail required to identify these areas, drinking water intakes and
environmentally sensitive areas will be provided in the specific area plans.
To satisfy the minimum requirements of OP A, an FRP must meet five requirements. An
FRPraust:
• Be consistent with the requirements of the National Oil and Hazardous
Substances Pollution Contingency Plan (NCP) and Area Contingency Plans
(ACPs);
• Identify the qualified individual having full authority to implement removal
actions;
» Identify and ensure the availability of private personnel and equipment necessary
to remove, to the maximum extent practicable, a worst case discharge; by contract
or other approved means;
• Describe the training, equipment testing, periodic unannounced drills, and
response actions to be carried out under the Plan by persons at the facility; and
• Be updated periodically.
Additional review and approval by the agency is required for facilities that, because of
their location, could reasonably be expected to cause "significant and substantial harm"
to the environment by a discharge into navigable waters.
402 OTHER SPILL PREVENTION ACTIVITIES
This section addresses State and Federal spill prevention laws and regulations and
activities.
402.1 Federal
(A) Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) -
40 CFR, pan 112, of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA), also
known as the Clean Water Act (CWA), establishes procedure, method, and
equipment requirements necessary to prevent the discharge of oil from non-
transportation related onshore and offshore facilities into or upon the navigable
waters of the United States or adjoining shorelines. Facilities are subject to the
regulations under the CWA if they meet the following criteria: (1) They are under
EPA jurisdiction (non transportation-related); (2) They have above-ground storage
of at least one 660 gallon tank or a combined tank storage capacity of 1320
gallons or more ; or (3) They have an underground buried storage capacity of
42,000 gallons or more; and (4) Due to their location, they could reasonably be
expected to discharge oil in harmful quantities into the navigable waters of the
United States. Subject facilities are required to prepare a Spill Prevention Control
and Countermeasure (SPCC) plan no later than six months after startup of
operations and have it fully implemented within the year. The SPCC plan shall be
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a carefully thought-out plan, prepared in accordance with good engineering
practices, and which has the full approval of management at a level with authority
to commit the necessary resources. It should include: a written description of spill
events experienced prior to January 10, 1974; prediction of the direction, rate of
flow, and total quantity of oil which could be discharged from the facility as a
result of each major type of failure; appropriate containment and /or diversionary
structures to prevent discharged oil from reaching a navigable waterway and;
conformance with the applicable guidelines of the CWA as amended by the Oil
Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA).
(B) Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) -
Although the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) was initially
created to manage the disposal of wastes, Subtitle I was-enacted to control and
prevent leaks from underground storage tanks (USTs). Specifically, Subtitle I
addresses underground tanks storing regulated substances, including petroleum
products and Superfund (CERCLA) defined hazardous substances. The program
is broad in scope, subjecting existing underground tanks to notification
requirements, performance standards, leak detection, corrective action, financial
assurance, and closure,
(C) Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA)
OPA was passed in 1990 and amended the FWPCA. Title IV, Subtitle A, of OPA
addresses prevention of spills from tank vessels. This amendment was developed
partly in response to the public outcry from the Exxon Valdez oil spill in Prince
William Sound. Subtitle A regulates the issuance of licenses and Merchant
Marine documents; removal of the master or individual in charge if necessary;
periodic gauging of plating thickness of commercial vessels; overfill and tank level
or pressure monitoring devices; use of liners; tank vessel manning; tank vessel
construction standards; and initiates a study of a Maritime pollution prevention
training program.
402.2 State
Some states have promulgated laws and regulations in addition to Federal legislation to
further improve oil and hazardous material spill prevention and response. The spill
prevention activities of U.S. EPA Region EX - Mainland (Arizona, California and Nevada)
are discussed below.
(A) Arizona
Presently, the State of Arizona has not developed state laws or regulations
regarding spill prevention. They implement Federal legislation.
(B) California
The State of California promulgated Article 2, Section 25531, et seq., of Chapter
6.95 which is the California Risk Management and Prevention Program (RMPP)
of the Health and Safety Code. The RMPP purpose is to protect the public from
uncontrolled releases or explosions of acutely hazardous materials. It is the
responsibility of local California Administering Agencies (AA) to implement the
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RMPP statutes and to determine whether an RMPP is necessary for an existing
facility.
Businesses that handle, at any one time, amounts of acutely hazardous materials
(AHMs) equal to or greater than Federal Threshold Planning Quantities (TPQ)
may be requested to develop an RMPP. The State of California's "Acutely
Hazardous Materials" list is identical to the list of Federal "Extremely Hazardous
Substances" (EHS). As the Federal list is updated, the California list is also
updated. The need for an RMPP will be based on the anticipated hazards and
risks presented by a particular facility. Facilities within 1,000 feet of the outer
boundary of a school (kindergarten through grade 12) may also have to develop
RMPPs.
The RMPP, per the California Office of Emergency Services' (OES) Guidance
for the Preparation of a Risk Management and Prevention Program, shall include
the following:
(1) A description of each AHM accident within three years of the request,
including causes as well as prevention measures taken to prevent
reoccurrence;
(2) A report on the age, nature, and condition of AHM equipment, including
schedules for testing and maintenance;
(3) The design, operating and maintenance controls that minimize AHM
accident risk;
(4) Detection, monitoring, or automatic control systems to rniniroize potential
AHM accident risks;
(5) A schedule for implementing additional steps to be taken, in response to
the preliminary assessment, to reduce the risk of an AHM accident; and
(6) The RMPP shall be based upon an assessment of the processes,
operations, and procedures of the business.
The RMPP and any revisions must be certified as complete by a "qualified
person." Existing facilities shall implement the elements of the RMPP within one
year of "certification."
(C) Nevada
The State of Nevada promulgated the Nevada Chemical Catastrophe Prevention
Act (CCPA) NRS 459.380 to 459.3874 and NRS 459.952 to 459.9532, to
regulate highly hazardous substances.
In the legislation, 139 substances have been designated as highly hazardous if they
are present at or above certain quantities. New facilities storing these highly
hazardous substances, or facilities adding new substances are required by law to
register with the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP).
Registered facilities must pay a one-time inventory fee and an annual fee. The
inventory fee is used to cover the NDEPs costs incurred in developing the
inventory of regulated facilities, and the annual fee is deposited with the state
treasurer into a fund for precaution against chemical accidents.
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Registered facilities are also required to report annually to the NDEP regarding
the facility's efforts during the previous calendar year to assess and reduce risks
related to highly hazardous substances, changes in maintenance schedules and
activities, and all unanticipated and unusual events at the facility which resulted in
the release of any quantity of a highly hazardous substance.
Additionally, the owner or operator of a regulated facility shall cause an
assessment team to conduct and submit to the NDEP an assessment of risk
through the analysis of hazards, in accordance with the schedule that is established
by the NDEP for that facility pursuant to NRS 459.3838. All forms for
registration, reports on safety, and reports on the assessment of risk through
analysis of hazards must be certified by the owner or operator of the facility.
The health division of the department of human resources, the division of
enforcement for industrial safety and health of the department of industrial
relations and any other governmental entity or agency of the state responsible for
minimizing risks to persons and property posed by regulated facilities and
hazardous substances shall submit reports to the NDEP as the NDEP deems
necessary to carry out the provisions of NRS 459.380 - 459.3874, inclusive. The
NDEP shall determine subminal dates and the content of the reports.
Currently, the NDEP has committed to the ACR 79 Legislature Subcommittee to
conduct a thorough comparison of three laws which are being, or will be,
implemented in the State of Nevada for the purpose of preventing or minimizing
accidents involving hazardous substances. Specifically, the Nevada Chemical
Catastrophe Prevention Act (CCPA) will be compared with OSHA's Process
Safety Management (PSM) standard and with the EPA's Clean Air Act (CAA)
Prevention of Accidental Releases provisions including the Risk Management
Plan (RMP) requirement The NDEP is soliciting input from regulated facilities,
the public and other interested persons regarding ways to better coordinate the
regulatory requirements of these three laws. Based upon the input received, the
NDEP will prepare a report which will make recommendations for an amendment
to the CCPA to better coordinate Nevada legislation with federal programs and to
make the implementation process easier for Nevada facilities.
403 PROCEDURES FOR UPDATING CONTINGENCY PLANS
403.1 RCPs ("Regional Contingency Plan)
OPA requires that this Plan be reviewed and updated periodically by the Area Committee,
This Plan will be reviewed annually for five years following its promulgation. Thereafter,
it will be updated once every five years. Changes to this Plan may be submitted to either
Co-Chairperson of the RRT by any RRT member. The RRT Co-Chairs will be
responsible for publishing and distributing all changes.
403.2 ACPs (Area Contingency Plans)
OPA requires that individualy ACPs be reviewed and updated periodically by the Area
Committee. Upon completion, the plans will be updated annually for the first five years,
and once every five years thereafter. To avoid confusion with the Coast Guard's update
process, these updates should be completed in January. Plans will be reviewed to ensure
all information is current, and in particular, the following areas shall be looked at:
emergency notification list, response equipment information, sensitive areas, hazard and
risk assessment, response strategies, dispersant approval. Any changes must be recorded
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on the "record of changes"page. The pre-designated OSCs are responsible to continually
update the information contained in local contingency plans.
404 RELATIONSHIP OF THIS PLAN TO OTHER CONTINGENCY PLANS
404.1 Joint United States of America - United Mexican States Contingency Plan for ACCJ^CTftl
Releases of Hazardous Substances Along the Border. Subject plan provides a mechanism
for Federal response to hazardous substance incidents occurring within the area situated
100 kilometers on either side of the inland boundaries between the Parties. The U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency has primary responsibility for providing assistance and
coordinating the United States response under that plan. RRT members may be called
upon to provide the assistance and services outlined in Section 303.7 of this plan,
consistent with agency capabilities and legal authorities, in support of U.S. EPA response
activities occurring in the inland boundaries area.
404.2 Agreement of Cooperation Between the United Spates of America and the United Mexican
States Regarding Pollntion of the Marine Environment by Discharges of Hydrocarbons
and other Hazardous Substances. Subject plan provides a mechanism for Federal
response to polluting incidents affecting the marine environment of one or both Parties in
the area of the sea, including the adjoining shoreline on its side of the maritime boundary.
The USCG and the NRC have primary responsibility for coordinating U.S. response
activities under that plan. RRT agencies designated in Article VI of the Bilateral
Agreement as auxiliary agencies shall provide the assistance and services outlined in
Section 303.7 of this plan, consistent with agency capabilities and legal authorities, in
support of Coast Guard response activities occurring in the marine environment This
Regional Contingency Plan may be used as a guide for activating and implementing
mullet-agency Federal response activities in support of the Bilateral Agreement
404.3 Plan for Federal Response to a Catastrophic Earthquake. Subject plan establishes the
basis for Federal assistance to States or local governments impacted by a catastrophic
earthquake. Emergency Support Function (ESF) #10 (Hazardous Materials Annex)
outlines Federal support in response to a discharge of oil or release of hazardous
substances (chemical and toxic) expected to result from a catastrophic earthquake. The
Environmental Protection Agency Region DC provides the ESF Regional Chairman and
coordinates Federal regional hazardous materials assistance. Federal response activities in
support of subject plan will be in accordance with the National Contingency Plan and this
Regional Contingency Plan, unless otherwise modified by the ESF Regional Chairperson
or the Regional ESF #10 Annex.
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500 RESPONSE OPERATIONS
501 FIRST OFFICIAL QN-SCENE
The NCP at 40 CFR 300.180 describes generally State and local participation in
response.
501.1 Policy. It is the policy of the RUT, consistent with language throughout the NCP, that
response actions should be implemented (when necessary) by the most appropriate level
of government with authority and capability to conduct such activities. The most
appropriate level will generally be local or State government agencies. When incident
response exceeds the capability of local or State agencies, Federal assistance may be
requested. This subpart describes response operations when Federal assistance is
requested or required, but can be used by any responder as a guide for proper response
operations.
Industry groups, academic organizations, and others are encouraged to commit resources
for response operations. Specific commitments should be listed in the ACP, RCP and
FOSC contingency plans.
This plan anticipates and encourages representation from industry, landowners, volunteer
groups, and other stakeholders. Non-governmental participants will have an ex-officio
role (see OPA, Section 4202(a)). To the extent practicable, response operations shall be
consistent with Federal, State, and local plans, including ACPs and facility response plans.
501.2 Responsibilities. The first Federal official from an RRT agency to arrive at the site of a
discharge or release shall consult with local and State officials on-scene and perform
Discovery and Notification actions (501.3) and Preliminary Assessment and Initiation of
Action response actions (501.4) until the pre-designated FOSC arrives.
501.3 Discovery and Notification. The National Response Center (NRC) is the national
communications center for handling activities related to response actions. The NRC acts
as the single point of contact for all pollution incident reporting. Notice of an oil
discharge or 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 40 CFR part 302, respectively. Notification shall be made to the NRC
Duty Officer, HQ USCG, Washington, DC, telephone (800) 424-8802 or (202) 267-
2675. All notices of discharges or releases received at the NRC will be relayed
immediately by telephone to the appropriate pre-designated FOSC.
(A) Responsibility of Official. The first Federal official from an RRT agency
on-scene shall make the notifications specified below if such notifications have not
been previously made.
(B) Federal Oil Discharge Notification Requirernenis_. Section 31 l(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 the
navigable waters of the United States (See Section 103.1), adjoining shorelines, or
which may affect natural resources belonging to or under the exclusive
management authority of the United States government.
(C) Federal Hazardous Substance Release Notification Requirements. Section 103(a)
of CERCLA requires the party responsible for a release of a reportable quantity
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(40 CFR 302) of a hazardous substance to immediately report the release as soon
as he or she has knowledge of the release.
(D) National Response Center. All reports of discharges or potential releases of oil
and/or hazardous substances shall be made to the National Response Center
(NRC). The NRC address and phone number is listed below:
National Response Center
2100 Second Street, S.W.
Washington, B.C. 20593
Toll Free: 1-800-424-8802 (24 Hours)
All notices of discharges or releases received at the NRC will be relayed
immediately to the FOSC and applicable State agency.
If direct reporting to the NRC is not practicable, reports may be relayed to the
Coast Guard or U.S. EPA pre-designated FOSC for the area where the discharge
occurs, provided that the discharger notifies the NRC as soon as possible. If it is
not possible to notify the NRC or pre-designated FOSC immediately, reports may
be made to the nearest Coast Guard unit, provided that the discharger notifies the
NRC as soon as possible.
(E) Stale Notification Requirements. Under appropriate State laws or regulations, the
designated Environmental Agency or Department for the State in which a
discharge or release occurs requires notification. Notifications BY THE
RESPONSIBLE PARTY shall be made to:
(1) Arizona-
Transportation Incidents
Arizona Department of Public Safety
(602)223-2212
Fixed-Facility Incidents
Arizona Department of Environmental Quality
Emergency Response Unit
(602)257-2330
(602) 223-2212 - 24 Hour
(2) California
Office of Emergency Services
(800) 852-7550 (In State Only)
(916)262-1621
(3) Nevada
Nevada Division of Emergency Management
(702) 687-4240
(702) 687-5300 - 24 Hour
(F) Emergency Notification, Notification of the local community BY THE
RESPONSIBLE PARTY is required under Section 304 of Tide ffl, Emergency
Planning and Community-Right-To-Know, of SARA. Substances described by
Subsection 304(a), Types of Release, must be reported IMMEDIATELY as
outlined in Subsection 304(b), Notification, with follow-up notices as outlined in
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Subsection 304(c), Follow-up Emergency Notice, California procedures for
emergency notifications under Section 304 of SARA Tide HI are;
(1) Immediate Notifications:
Call 9-1-1 (or the local emergency response agency number)
and the OES State Warning Center at
(800) 852-752-7550 (In California Only)
or (916) 262-1621.
(2) Follow-up Reports: Submit an "Emergency Release Follow-up Notice
Reporting Form" to:
Chemical Emergency Planning and Response Commission
Local Emergency Planning Committee
do 2800 Meadowview Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95832
(G) Notification Information. To the extent possible, the following information should
be provided:
(1) Your name, address and telephone number,
(2) Name of the party or individual responsible for the incident
(3) Mailing address of the responsible party,
(4) Telephone number of the responsible party.
(5) Date and time the incident occurred or was discovered,
(6) Specific location of the incident.
(7) Name of the material spilled or released.
(8) Source of the spilled material.
(9) Cause of the release.
(10) Total quantity released.
(11) Was material released to air, ground, water, or subsurface.
(12) Amount spilled into water.
(13) Weather conditions.
(14) Vessel name, rail car/truck number or other identifying information
Placards).
(15) Name of carrier.
(16) Number and type of injuries or fatalities.
(17) Whether evacuations have occurred.
(18) Estimated dollar amount of property damage.
(19) Description of cleanup action taken and future plans.
(20) Other agencies that you have notified or plan to notify immediately.
501.4 Preliminary Assessment and Initiation of Action
OPA Section 4201 states that the President shall, in accordance with the NCP and any
appropriate ACP, ensure effective and immediate removal of a discharge, and mitigation or
prevention -of a substantial threat of a discharge of oil or hazardous substance. In carrying
out this mandate, the President may direct or monitor all Federal, State, and private actions
to remove a discharge. The NCP at 40 CFR 300.130 states that U.S. EPA or the USCG
is authorized to act for the United States to take response measures deemed necessary to
protect public health or welfare or the environment from discharges of oil or releases of
hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants except with respect to such releases on
or from vessels or facilities under the jurisdiction, custody, or control of other Federal
agencies. The assigned FOSC may initiate a response. Upon approval by the FOSC,
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State or local governments may initiate a government response. Initiation of a response
by private parties is addressed in Section VTH below.
(A) Preliminary Assessment. The first Federal official from an RRT agency on-scene
shall:
(1) OBSERVE SAFETY PROCEDURES (Section 504).
(2) Consult with local and State response officials. Obtain information on
assessments and actions already taken. Accomplish those preliminary
assessment and initiation actions not already done.
(3) Evaluate the magnitude and severity of the discharge or release to public
health and welfare and the environment.
(4) Identify the source and cause of the discharge or release.
(5) Determine the nature, amount, and location of the discharge or release.
(6) Assess the feasibility of necessary and appropriate actions.
(7) Determine the existence of potential responsible parties.
(8) Determine the existence of a non-Federal party or parties ready, willing
and able to undertake proper response.
(9) Contact the pre-designated FOSC to determine if Federal jurisdiction
exists.
(B) Initiation of Action. The first Federal official from an RRT agency 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.
(2) Is authorized to notify the responsible party of Federal interest and
potential action in the discharge or release. 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 odierwise does not
initiate proper response actions:
(a) Should take whatever response actions that can be taken safely
with available resources (See 502.2 K & L), and
(b) Shall notify the pre-designated FOSC as soon as possible to
initiate Federal funding.
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(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.
502 FOSC ACTIONS
The NCP at 40 CFR pan 300.120 describes the general responsibilities of FOSCs. The
FOSC directs response efforts and coordinates all other efforts at the scene of a discharge
or release, FOSCs are pre-designated by the Regional or district head of the lead agency,
U.S. EPA only pre-designates FOSCs for ACP zones. The USCG pre-designates
FOSCs for all areas in each region except for any facility or vessel under the jurisdiction,
custody, or control of other Federal agencies. The USCG designates FOSCs for the
coastal zones, while U.S. EPA designates FOSCs for the inland zones.
Under OPA, the FOSC has responsibilities related to the establishment of Area
Committees and the development of ACPs. The FOSC chairs the Area Committee and
provides general direction and guidance for the committee as it prepares the ACP.
The FOSC shall direct Federal response efforts and coordinate all other efforts at the
scene of a discharge or release. As pan of the planning and preparation for response, the
FOSCs are pre-designated by the Regional or district head of the lead agency.
The FOSC, consistent with §§ 300,120 and 300.125 of the NCP, shall direct Federal
response efforts and coordinate all other efforts at the scene of a discharge or release. As
part of the planning and preparation for response, the FOSCs shall be pre-designated by
the Regional or district head of the lead agency.
As mandated by Federal labor regulations (29 CFR 1910.120), the Incident Command
System will be implemented for all responses to hazardous materials incidents. The
Incident Command System (ICS) is a means of managing emergency operations which
proves especially useful when more than one agency responds to an incident. The ICS is
a flexible concept and can be expanded to fit the needs of any incident. Often, the ICS
will function best when a Unified Command is created for overall agency consultation
and coordination.
While coordinating Federal efforts during a response, the FOSC will make decisions
based on a consensus among the agencies involved in the Unified Command.
During response to an oil pollution incident, the U.S. EPA shall ensure meaningful and
: substantial involvement with local government entities including Local Emergency
Planning Commissions, police, fire, Health Departments, and any other relevant agencies.
502.1 RespQnse_^A£tiflB£. The FOSC's efforts shall be coordinated with other appropriate
Federal, State, local, and private response agencies. FOSCs may designate capable
persons from Federal, State, or local agencies to act as their on-scene representatives.
State and local governments, however, are not authorized to take actions under Subparis D
and E of the NCP that involve expenditures of CWA Section 311(k) or CERCLA funds
unless an appropriate contract or cooperative agreement has been established.
The pre-designated On-Scene Coordinator, or his/her representative, shall as soon as
he/she arrives at the scene of an incident:
(A) Assume FOSC responsibilities,
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(B) Consult with Federal, State and local response officials for updated information on
the incident, actions taken, incident response organization, etc.
(C) Establish an incident command post, if necessary,
(D) Ensure that the notifications and actions required in Sections 501.3 and 501.4
have been performed or perform those notifications and actions.
(E) When appropriate, activate Federal response using the Federal Oil Spill Liability
Trust Fund for oil discharges or the CERCLA Hazardous Substances Response
Trust Fund for hazardous substances releases. At the time of Fund activation, the
FOSC shall ensure that a "Notice of Federal Assumption of Response Activities"
is issued to all applicable parties, if known. As appropriate, use of Federal funds
by the first Federal official may be authorized by the FOSC prior to his/her arrival
on-scene in order to initiate timely and necessary response actions.
(F) Advise the official on-scene of the timing and nature of subsequent response
actions that will be taken by the pre-designated FOSC or other agencies or
organizations.
(G) Immediately notify the RRT and NRT of an actual or potential major discharge or
release.
(H) 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. In those instances where a possible public health emergency
exists, the FOSC should notify the HHS representative for assistance in
determining public health threats and call upon the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration (OSHA) and HHS for advice on worker health and safety.
(I) 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 effon in protecting natural resources and the environment from pollutant
damage. FOSCs shall utilize electronic mailbox systems to provide the RRT with
copies of POLREPS and other up-to-date information on spill events,
(J) Obtain the advice of Federal natural resource trustees or facility managers
regarding response operations affecting resources or facilities under their
jurisdiction. For significant emergencies, the initial control phase should also
include the collection of environmental data significant to the response activity.
The evaluation and analysis of the data and follow-up studies would be by trustee
agencies. The RRT can serve as a catalyst and forum to ensure the opportunity
for information exchange among agencies.
(K) ENSURE THE SAFETY OF FEDERAL AND CONTRACTED RESPONSE
PERSONNEL in accordance with Section 300.150 of the NCP (See Section 504).
(L) Conduct the following actions, as appropriate, in response to oil discharges:
(1) Install containment devices, for example,
Trenching and Diking
Siphon Dams
Filter Fences
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Booms
Stream Diversion or Impoundment
Gelling or Chemical Agents (See Section 700)
(2) Implement counierroeasures, for example,
Control the water discharge from upstream impoundments
Mitigate contamination of water supplies
Consider dispersants and other chemical agents (See Section 700)
(3) Collect and remove oil from watercourses and adjoining shorelines, for
example,
Skimmers
Sorbents
Dredging
High Pressure Water
In-Situ Burning (See Section 800)
Bioremediation (See Section 900)
(4) Mitigate damage to all fish and wildlife resources identified by the Federal
and State fish and wildlife resources trustees. Advice provided by the
State and Federal fish and wildlife trustees on response actions that may
affect fish and wildlife resources, including Federally endangered and
threatened species shall be considered at all times by the FOSC, unless, in
the FOSC's judgment, actions contrary to this advice must be taken to
protect human life.
The FOSC shall promptly notify die trustees for natural resources of
discharges or releases that are injuring or may injure natural resources
under their jurisdiction. The FOSC shall seek to coordinate all response
activities with the natural resource trustees.
Where the FOSC becomes aware that a discharge or release may adversely
affect any endangered or threatened species, or result in destruction or
adverse modification of the habitat of such species, the FOSC should
consult with the DOI or DOC (NOAA).
(5) Ensure adequate disposal of removed materials in accordance with State
and Federal regulations.
(M) Conduct the following actions, as appropriate, in response to hazardous substance
releases:
(1) Recommend the evacuation of threatened individuals to appropriate
authorities; immediately notify FEMA of situations potentially requiring
evacuation, temporary housing, or permanent relocation; and evaluate
incoming information and immediately advise FEMA of potential major
disaster situations.
(2) Limit access to the release area, for example, 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, for example,
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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 Section 700)
(5) Implement Counterraeasures, for example,
Neutralization
Treatment of water supplies (for example, 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, for example.
Skimmers (floating substances)
Sorbents
Dredging
On-site physical/chemical treatment
In-Situ Burning (See Section 800)
Bioremediation (See Section 900)
(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 specific circumstances are described in the
RCRA regulations.
(N) Keep the public informed of response actions consistent with the requirements of
300,155 of the NCP (See Section 505).
(0) Call upon the special forces and teams listed in Section 300.145 of the NCP to
assist in a response, as needed.
Strike Teams, collectively known as the National Strike Force (NSF), are
established by the USCG and located on the Atlantic, Pacific, and Gulf coasts.
The Strike Teams provide specialized assistance to the FOSC, The NSF may be
accessed through the National Response Center at (800) 424-8802.
Strike Teams can provide communications support, advice, and assistance for oil
and hazardous substances removal. These teams also have knowledge of
shipboard damage control, are equipped with specialized containment and removal
equipment, and have rapid transportation available. When possible, the Strike
Teams will provide training for emergency task forces to support FOSCs and
assist in the development of RCPs and ACPs.
The FOSC may request assistance from the Strike Teams, Requests for a team
may be made directly to the Commanding Officer of the appropriate team, the
USCG member of the RRT, the appropriate USCG Area Commander, or the
Commandant of the USCG through the NRC.
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Each USCG FOSC manages emergency task forces trained to evaluate, monitor,
and supervise pollution responses. Additionally, they have limited "initial aid"
response capability to deploy equipment prior to the arrival of a cleanup contractor
or other response personnel.
The Environmental Response Team (ERT) is established by U.S. EPA in
accordance with its disaster and emergency responsibilities. The ERT has
expertise in treatment technology, biology, chemistry, hydrology, geology, and
engineering.
The ERT can provide access to special decontamination equipment for chemical
releases and advice to the FOSC in hazard evaluation; risk assessment; multimedia
sampling and analysis program; on-site safety, including development and
implementation plans; cleanup techniques and priorities; water supply
decontamination and protection; application of dispersants; environmental
assessment; degree of cleanup required; and disposal of contaminated material.
The ERT also provides both introductory and intermediate level training courses to
prepare response personnel.
FOSC or RRT requests for ERT support should be made directly to the Edison,
New Jersey office. The 24-hour phone number for ERT is (908) 321-6660.
Scientific Support Coordinators (SSCs) are available, at the request of FOSCs, to
assist with actual or potential responses to discharges of oil or releases of
hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants. The SSC will also provide
scientific support for the development of RCPs and ACPs. Generally, SSCs are
provided by NOAA in coastal and marine areas, and by U.S. EPA (ERT) in the
inland zone. In the case of NOAA, SSCs may be supported in the field by a team
providing, as necessary, expertise in chemistry, trajectory modeling, natural
resources at risk, and data management. NOAA SSCs may be contacted through
the following phone number: (206) 526-6317.
During a response, the SSC serves under the direction of the FOSC and is
responsible for providing scientific support for operational decisions and for
coordinating on-scene scientific activity. Depending on the nature of the incident,
the SSC can be expected to provide certain specialized scientific skills and to work
with governmental agencies, universities, community representatives, and industry
to compile information that would assist the FOSC in assessing the hazards and
potential effects of discharges and releases and in developing response strategies.
If requested by the FOSC, the SSC will serve as the principal liaison for scientific
information and will facilitate communications to and from the scientific
community on response issues. The SSC, in this role, will strive for a consensus
on scientific issues surrounding the response but will also ensure that any
differing opinions within the community are communicated to the FOSC.
The SSC will assist me FOSC in responding to requests for assistance from State
and Federal agencies regarding scientific studies and environmental assessments.
Details on access to scientific support shall be included in the RCPs and ACPs.
For marine salvage operations, FOSCs with responsibility for monitoring,
evaluating, or supervising these activities should request technical assistance from
DOD, the Strike Teams, or commercial salvors as necessary to ensure that proper
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actions are taken. Marine salvage operations generally fall into five categories:
afloat salvage; offshore salvage; river and harbor clearance; cargo salvage; and
rescue towing. Each category requires different knowledge and specialized types
of equipment The complexity of such operations may be further compounded by
local environmental and geographic conditions. The nature of marine salvage and
the conditions under which it occurs combine to make such operations imprecise,
difficult, hazardous, and expensive. Thus, responsible parties or other persons
attempting to perform such operations without adequate knowledge, equipment,
and experience could aggravate, rather than relieve, the situation.
Radiological Assistance Teams (RATs) have been established by U.S. EPA's
Office of Radiation Programs (ORP) to provide response and support for
incidents or sites containing radiological hazards. Expertise is available in
radiation monitoring, radio nuclide analysis, radiation health physics, and risk
assessment. Radiological Assistance Teams can provide on-site support including
mobile monitoring laboratories for field analyses of samples and fixed
laboratories for radiochemical sampling and analyses. Requests for support may
be made 24 hours a day to the Radiological Response Coordinator in the U.S.
EPA Office of Radiation Programs. Assistance is also available from the
Department of Energy and other Federal agencies.
The USCG Public Information Assist Team (PLAT) is available to assist FOSCs
and regional or district offices to meet the demands for public information and
participation. Its use is encouraged any time the FOSC requires outside public
affairs support. Requests for the PIAT may be made through the NRC.
The National Pollution Funds Center (NPFC) is responsible for implementing
those portions of the OPA that have been delegated to the USCG. The NPFC is
responsible for addressing funding issues arising from discharges and threats of
discharges of oil. The phone number for the NPFC is (703) 235-4756.
(P) Issue reports as specified in Section 502.3.
502.2 Documentation and Cost Recovery. Documentation shall be collected and maintained to
support all response actions taken and to form the basis for cost recovery (See Section
503). 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 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.
Where applicable, documentation shall State when the NRC received notification of
release of a reportable quantity.
The information and reports obtained by the lead agency for Fund-financed response
actions shall, as appropriate, be transmitted to the NPFC. Copies can then be forwarded
to the NRT, members of the RRT, and others as appropriate.
502.3 Pollutioji Reports.
(A) Pollution Reports (POLREPS). Following activation of response for pollution
incidents, the FOSC 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 to the
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RRT, NRC, USCG or U.S. EPA district/regional office, NPFC if the OSLTF is
being used, and the applicable State agency in which the incident occurred. The
USCG standard POLREP format shall be used. As a general guide, POLREPS
should be sent for any pollution incident that meets any of the following criteria:
(1) All potential major oil discharges (10,000 gallons and up inland; 100,000
gallons and up coastal) and medium discharges (1,000-10,000 gallons
inland; 10,000-100,000 gallons coastal) as defined in Section 300.5 of the
NCP.
(2) Any oil spill over 100 gallons.
(3) Any hazardous materials incident/spill,
(4) Any pollution incident that occurs in an ecologically sensitive area or
poses a significant threat to the same.
(5) Any pollution incident that generates significant media/press interest
(6) Any federally funded cleanup.
(7) Any pollution incidents that cross jurisdictional boundaries (state/state,
U.S ./Mexico, etc.)
(8) Any other circumstances for which the FOSC determines a POLREP is
necessary.
(B) EMAIL Reports. FOSCs shall utilize electronic mailbox systems (if available) to
provide the RRT with copies of POLREPS and up-to-date information on spill
events. Use of electronic mail systems does not remove the requirement for
submitting POLREPS.
(C) RRT/FOSC Communications. In order to avoid overburdening the FOSC or
Scientific Support Coordinator with requests for spill information, RRT members
desiring information or updates on a spill response should first log into the
EMAIL system for spill updates, or contact either Co-Chair of the RRT prior to
contacting the FOSC or SSC. While this does not prohibit RRT members from
contacting the FOSC or SSC to obtain needed information, it will ease the burden
on the FOSC's staff from responding to multiple information requests. This
policy does not relieve the FOSC from the responsibility of submitting POLREPS
or providing up-to-date information to the RRT.
(D) FOSC Reports. Within one year after completion of removal activities for a major
discharge of oil, a major hazardous substance release, or contaminant release, or
when requested by the RRT, the FOSC shall compile all pertinent information
about the discharge and subsequent removal and disposal operations, and
sufficient documentation to fulfill requirements of an official FOSC Report This
report shall contain the information specified in the NCP, Section 300.165. RRT
review and distribution of the FOSC report will be coordinated by the Co-Chair of
the agency not providing the FOSC. Distribution of the report shall be as
prescribed in Section 300.165 of the NCP.
502.4 Multi-Regional Responses. There shall only be one FOSC at any time during the course
of response operations. If a pollution incident transects or moves across Federal regional
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or local boundaries, the response mechanism of each Region will be activated and
authority will rest with the pre-designated FOSC of the area most impacted or vulnerable
to the greatest threat by the incident (NCP Section 300.140). Transfer of FOSC function
must be agreed upon and acknowledged by both the relinquishing and assuming FOSCs.
503 FUNDING
503.1 General Procedures. The person or persons responsible for a discharge or release are
liable for the cost of cleanup. The FOSC shall attempt to have the party responsible for
the discharge or release voluntarily assume responsibility for containment, removal, and
disposal operations. If the FOSC 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
to his or her satisfaction, the FOSC may initiate response actions pursuant to
administrative procedures for the Funds established by OPA or CERC.LA. Action will be
initiated by the agency administering the funding mechanism to recover such expenditures
from the party responsible for the discharge or release (if known).
The OPA effectively permits many other Federal agencies, the States and Indian Tribes
access to the OSLTF for a variety of purposes. The Fund can be used following an
incident for removal actions, natural resource issues, and damages.. Access to the Fund is
partially governed by Section 6002 of the OPA. Local, State, tribal, or Federal agencies
may get funding for removal costs through the FOSC or by submitting a claim.
There are six basic categories of recoverable damages: (1) natural resource damages; (2)
damages to real and personal property, including the loss of such property; (3) loss of
subsistence use of natural resources; (4) loss of tax and other revenues; (5) loss of profit
or earning capacity; and (6) increased cost of public services. Three of these categories-
natural resource damage, loss of tax and revenue, and increased cost of public services-
are receivable only by governments. The other categories are receivable by private parties
as well as by governments.
503.2 QPA Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund (Oil Discharges)
(A) Activation and Use. The Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund (OSLTF), administered by
the Commandant, USCG, was established pursuant to the Oil Pollution Act of
1990 (OPA) for response to oil discharges and potential oil discharges which
pose a substantial threat of discharge. OPA Title I, Section 1012 - 1020
establishes the administration and use of the OSLTF. The Commander, NPFC is
responsible for overall administration of the OSLTF, and the Commander,
Eleventh Coast Guard District administers the OSLTF within Federal Region IX
(the State of Utah included). Upon activation by the FOSC, the OSLTF is
available to pay incident specific removal costs authorized by the FOSC, including
costs of monitoring a responsible party's cleanup, as well as costs of direct federal
removal activities; costs incurred by trustees in assessing natural resource
damages and developing and implementing natural resource restoration plans;
removal costs incurred consistent with the NCP as a result of discharges from a
foreign offshore unit; and, claims for uncompensated removal costs or damages.
(B) Cost Recovery. All agencies participating in a Federal response action must
submit an itemized account of all recoverable costs to the FOSC upon completion
of removal activities or on a daily basis depending upon the complexity of the
incident The FOSC will review and certify all costs as reasonable and appropriate
and, within 15 days of receipt of the last invoice or 30 days after the response ends
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(which ever is earlier), the FOSC submits two cost summary reports, the original
to the NPFC case officer and a copy to the Eleventh Coast Guard District
(C) Incident Specific Removal Costs. Incident specific removal costs payable from
the OSLTF include:
(1) Out-of-pocket expenses.
a. per diem and travel
b. vehicle mileage
c. replication, transmission, and delivery of reports
d. rental cars
e. field consumables
(2) Contracted costs.
(3) Government owned equipment costs.
(4) Costs of U.S. EPA Technical Assistance Teams.
(5) Salary costs for temporary government employees hired or activated
specifically for the spUl response.
(6) Specific salary costs for federal employees.
(D) Reimbursement Procedures.
OPA sets limits of liability which apply to all removal costs and damages sought
under the Act The limits may be adjusted for inflation every 3 years based upon
the consumer price index. The limits set by OPA are: 1) Tank vessels-$1,200
per gross ton, $ 10 million if 3,000 gross tons or greater, $2 million if less than
3,000 gross tons; 2) any other vessel - $600 per gross ton or $500,000; 3)
Offshore facility except Deep Water Ports - $75,000,000; and 4) Onshore facility
and Deep Water Port - $350,000,000.
There are certain exceptions to these limits of liability. The limits do not apply:
(1) If the incident was caused by gross negligence or willful misconduct; (2) If the
incident was a result of a violation of applicable Federal safety, construction, or
operating regulations; or (3) If the responsible party fails to report the incident,
provide all reasonable cooperation and assistance required by a response official
or comply with an order issued by the FOSC.
In addition, OPA does not pre-empt State laws regarding liability, so in areas
where State law places a higher limit, compensation for damages up to the liability
limit established by the State law may be pursued.
(1) Federal Agencies. To seek reimbursement from the OSLTF, Federal
agencies must submit their reimbursable expenses to the FOSC for
certification. The FOSC will submit a certified Cost Summary Report to
NPFC with a copy to the Commander, Eleventh Coast Guard District
within 30 days after completion of cleanup actions or within 15 days of
receipt of the last invoice, whichever is earlier. The NPFC will affect
transfer of funds to the agency requesting reimbursement.
(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 FOSC requesting reimbursement. This letter must include a
detailed itemized statement of reimbursable expenditures. Submit a copy
to NPFC within 30 days after completion of removal actions. Submit a
copy to the FOSC also. State reimbursement REQUIRES FOSC
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authorization in advance. Initially, authorization may be obtained verbally,
then followed by written correspondence. NPFC is developing formal
procedures for State access to the OSLTF.
Coast Guard Commandant Instruction 16465.1 defines documentation for
enforcement and cost recovery under Section 1012(d)(l) of the OPA (See
Technical Operating Procedures for Stale Access Under Section
1012(d)(l) of the OPA (Enclosure (1) to NPFCINST 1645L1). Details
of requirements for documentation and cost recovery can be found in
Volume H of the ACP.
OPA allows State governors to request payments of up to $250,000 from
the OSLTF for removal costs required for the immediate removal of a
discharge, or the mitigation or prevention of a substantial threat of a
discharge, of oil. Requests are made directly to the FOSC who will
determine eligibility. A State that anticipates the need to access the Fund
must advise the NPFC in writing of the specific individual who is
designated to make requests. The designation must include the person's
name, address, telephone number, and title or capacity in which employed.
The FOSC will determine whether the State has the ability to respond
based on the criteria specified by the NPFC, If the State is capable, the
FOSC will contact the USCG case officer to authorize access to the Fund.
If the FOSC denies State access to the Fund, he/she will detail the reason
for denying access (Le., which of the criteria were not met by the State).
503.3 CERCLA Hazardous SubstancesJResponse TmsiJFund
In general, the OPA fund is available primarily for the cleanup actions of an oil spill. The
purposes of the fund are outlined in Section 1012 of the OPA. CERCLA funds are
available for the payment of removal costs for incidents involving hazardous substances,
contaminants or pollutants.
(A) Activation and Use
(1) The U.S. EPA and USCG have authority to expend funds from the Trust
Fund for response action in accordance with the provisions of Subpart E
of the NCP. The geographic areas of jurisdiction are the same as for pre-
designated FOSCs (Section 202.1). When U.S. EPA provides the FOSC,
the U.S. EPA Regional Administrator has authority to approve Trust Fund
expenditures not to exceed $2,000,000. Expenditures exceeding
$2,000,000 must be approved by U.S. EPA Headquarters. When the
USCG provides the FOSC, the USCG FOSC has authority to approve
Trust Fund expenditures not to exceed $250,000. Expenditures exceeding
$250,000 must be approved by U.S. EPA Headquarters.
(2) Other Federal agencies have authority to expend Trust Fund money in
accordance with Interagency Agreements (LAG) and Memoranda of
Understanding (MOU) with U.S. EPA. Reimbursement of agency
expenditures will be in accordance with the procedures specified in these
lAGs and MOUs.
(3) The Trust Funds may be used to undertake immediate removal actions
when the agency providing the FOSC determines that such action will
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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 Section 300.415 of the
NCR
(4) Expenditures of Trust Fund money by a State must be in accordance with
a contract or cooperative agreement between U.S. EPA and that State.
(B) Cost Recovery. The U.S. 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
LAGs, MOUs, Contracts or Cooperative Agreements with U.S. EPA.
(C) Reimbursement Procedures. Reimbursement of agency expenditures will be in
accordance with procedures specified in LAGs, MOUs, Contracts or Cooperative
Agreements with U.S. EPA.
503.4 State Funding Availability. The States within Region DC - Mainland have limited funds
available for conducting initial response actions. The availability of funds from each State
is discussed in Annexes EQ-V.
504 SAFETY OF PERSONNEL
504.1 Personnel Safety Procedures. Any official who is not qualified in accordance with 29
CFR 1910 and applicable stale laws and regulations shall not perform response actions,
but shall await the arrival of the pre-designated FOSC and trained and qualified response
personnel.
504.2 Worker Health and Safety. The FOSC is responsible for assuring that all response
operations in removal or remedial actions conform to OSHA requirements in accordance
with Section 300.150 of the NCP. The FOSC is encouraged to consult with the Federal
OSHA representative on the RRT for advice on ensuring the safety of all response
personnel on-scene, including private contractors, and for an awareness of the potential
hazards to health and safety to consider in all response operations.
Response actions under the ACP will comply with the provisions for response action
worker safety and health in 29 CFR 1910.120.
In a response action taken by a responsible party, the responsible party must assure that
an occupational safety and health (OSH) program consistent with 29 CFR 1910.120 is
made available for the protection of workers at the response site,
In a response taken under the ACP by a lead agency, an OSH program should be made
available for the protection of workers at the response site, consistent with, and to the
extent required by, 29 CFR 1910.120. Contracts relating to a response action under the
ACP should contain assurances that the contractor at the response site will comply with
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this program and with any applicable provisions of the OSH Act (OSHA) and State OSH
laws.
When a State, or political subdivision of a State, without an OSHA-approved State plan is
the lead agency for response, the State or political subdivision must comply with
standards in 40 CFR Part 311, promulgated by U.S. EPA pursuant to Section 126(f) of
SARA.
Requirements, standards, and regulations of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of
1970 (29 U.S.C. 651 et seq.) (Act) and of State laws with plans approved under Section
18 of the OSH Act (State OSH laws), not directly referenced in paragraphs (a) through
(d) of this Section, must be complied with where applicable. Federal OSH Act
requirements include, among other things, Construction Standards (29 CFR Part 1926),
General Industry Standards (29 CFR Part 1910), and the general duty requirement of
Section 5(a)(l) of the OSH Act [29 U.S.C. 654(a)(l)]. No action by the lead agency
with respect to response activities under the ACP constitutes an exercise of statutory
authority within the meaning of Section 4(b)(l) of the OSH Act. All governmental
agencies and private employers are directly responsible for the health and safety of their
own employees.
Health and safety limitations shall apply during Incident Command System emergencies.
504.3 Safety Assistance Available. Spills of oil and hazardous substances can pose a significant
threat to the safety of any individuals who may come in contact with the spilled substance
accidentally or through response, cleanup or disposal actions. While the greatest 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 the spill effects are mitigated or residues finally disposed. Protection
of the health and safety of these individuals can be greatly enhanced by early cooperation
with, and 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 spill sites.
(B) Police Departments - can provide isolation of the spill site, effective crowd control
and resources for evacuation of downstream and downwind residents.
(C) Public Works Departments - can greatly assist in tracking and locating spills
which enter storm and/or sanitary systems; alerting waste treatment plants to
minimize spill damage to these facilities; alerting residents to hazards from
damage to these facilities; alerting residents to hazards from gases or vapors which
may enter their homes via sanitary sewers; and in obtaining permission to utilize
standby clarifiers, tanks, etc. for temporary containment
(D) Hospitals, 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.
505 PUBLIC INFORMATION AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS
505.1 Policy
(A) Federal. When an incident occurs, it is imperative that the public be provided
prompt, accurate information on the nature of the discharge or release and what
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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. (See Appropriate State Contingency Plan)
505.2 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, an U.S.
EPA employee, or a member of the USCG Public Information Assist Team (See
Section 505.3). As a general rule, the PIO Director will be provided by the agency
providing the FOSC. Any RRT member may request to place a representative on
the Director's staff to advise and assist the Director. The FOSC 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 FOSC shall assure that the PIO has sufficient
space, equipment, supplies, and access to information to function properly. The
Director shall:
(1) Coordinate all public information activities for the FOSC and, upon
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 SSC regarding salesmen and other individuals having
a commercial interest to assure that a proper evaluation of their product is
made, as appropriate.
(B) Other Discharges and Releases. During a pollution incident for which the RRT is
not activated, the staff of the agency providing the FOSC will, in cooperation with
the State RRT representative, provide appropriate public information services.
505.3 PuMcJnformation Assist Team fPLAT). The USCG National Strike Force Coordination
Center in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, has established a Public Information Assist
Team (PIAT). This team, available by request of the FOSC or RRT, can provide
assistance to the FOSC and RRT in meeting the requirements of public information
during a pollution incident.
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505.4 Community Relations Plans
(A) A Community Relations Plan must be developed for all response actions
extending over 45 days. Such plans must specify the communications activities
which wUl be undertaken during the response. To the extent possible, the RRT
should 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 an immediate and
significant threat to public health or the environment. In such cases the
procedures regarding public information specified in Section 505.2 will be used,
(C) The following techniques may be used by the FOSC 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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600 REMOVAL AND REMEDIAL ACTIONS (HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES!
601 GENERAL
Subpart E of the NCP establishes methods and criteria for determining the appropriate
extent of response authorized by CERCLA and CWA Section 311(c). The lead agency,
in determining the need for and in planning or undertaking a Fund-financed response
action shall, to the extent possible:
(A) Engage in prompt response;
(B) Encourage State participation in response actions;
(C) Encourage private party cleanup;
(D) Be sensitive to community concerns;
(E) Rely on established technology, but also consider alternative and innovative
technology when feasible and cost effective;
(F) Involve the RRT in both removal and remedial response actions at appropriate
decision-making stages;
(G) Encourage the involvement and sharing of technology by industry and other
experts; and
(H) Encourage the involvement of organizations to coordinate responsible party
actions, foster site cleanup, and provide technical advice.
The Federal, State, and local MOAs (MOUs) may establish the nature and extent of U.S.
EPA and State and local interaction during U.S. EPA-lead and State- or local-lead
responses (including Indian tribes). U.S. EPA shall enter into MO A (MOU) discussions
if requested by a State or local government.
Refer to the NCP (at Section 300.505) for a discussion of State MOAs (MOUs).
602 STATE ROLE
States are encouraged to undertake response actions authorized by CERCLA by entering
into contracts or cooperative agreements with the Federal government. While
cooperative agreements or State Superfund contracts are not needed for response actions
that are not Fund-financed, coordination with the U.S. EPA and Coast Guard is
encouraged in these situations. Procedures and guidance to States in conducting
Fund-financed response actions and the State's participation are outlined in Subpart F of
the NCP.
U.S. EPA/USCG shall notify States of response action negotiations to be conducted by
U.S. EPA/USCG with potentially responsible parties during each fiscal year.
The State must notify U.S. EPA/USCG of such negotiations in which it intends to
participate.
The Slate is not foreclosed from signing a consent decree if it does not participate
substantially in the negotiations.
603 DISCOVERY OR NOTIFICATION
603.1 A hazardous substance release may be discovered through:
(A) Notification in accordance with Section 103 (a) or (c) of CERCLA,
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(B) Notification in accordance with Section 304 of Title m of SARA,
(C) Investigation by government authorities in accordance with Section 104(e) of
CERCLA or other statutory authority,
(D) Notification of a release by a Federal or State permit holder when required by its
permit,
(E) Inventory efforts or random or incidental observation by government agencies or
the public, and
(F) Other sources.
603.2 All reports of releases shall be made in accordance with the requirements of Section 501,3
of this plan.
604 PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT FOR REMOVAL ACTIONS
The lead agency shall undertake a preliminary assessment of a release or threat of a
release as promptly as possible. This assessment should be based on readily available
information, and should assess the items lisied in Section 300.410 of the NCP.
If during the course of this assessment, it is determined that natural resources have been
or are likely to be impacted, the FOSC or lead agency shall ensure that the appropriate
Natural Resource Trustee Contacts listed in Annex VI are notified.
If the preliminary assessment determines that a removal action is necessary, the FOSC or
lead agency shall follow the procedures contained in Section 605 of this plan and Section
300.415 of the NCP.
If the preliminary assessment determines that a removal action is not necessary, but a
remedial action is required, the FOSC or lead agency shall follow the procedures
contained in Section 606 of this plan and Sections 300.420 through 300.435 of the NCP.
605 REMOVAL ACTIONS
605.1 Where the responsible parties are known, an effort shall be made to have them perform
necessary removal actions. Where responsible parties are unknown, an effort shall be
made, to the extent practicable, to locate them and have them perform necessary removal
actions.
605.2 At any release where the lead agency determines that there is a threat to the public health
or welfare or the environment, the lead agency may take any appropriate action to abate,
minimize, stabilize, mitigate, or eliminate the release or threat of release, or the threat
resulting from that release or threat of release (NCP, Section 300.415(b)(l)).
605.3 Removal actions, other than those authorized under Section 104(b) of CERCLA shall be
terminated after $2 million have been obligated for the action or 12 months have elapsed
from the date of the initial response, unless the lead agency determines that:
(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, and
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(C) Such assistance will not otherwise be provided on a timely basis.
For Fund reimbursement, the State must fulfill requirements established by the NPFC
including PRP determination and documentation requirements.
606 REMEDIAL ACTION
606.1 General. Remedial actions (NCP, Section 300.5) are those actions consistent with
permanent remedy taken instead of, or in addition to, removal action in the event of a
release or threatened release of a hazardous substance into the environment, to prevent or
minimize the release of hazardous substances so that they do not migrate to cause
substantial danger to present or future public health or welfare or the environment.
606.2 State's Rolg. Fund-financed remedial actions and the affected State's participation are
outlined in Section 300.515 of the NCP.
606.3 Preliminary Investigation. The Remedial Project Manager (RPM) in cooperation with the
State(s) will conduct preliminary investigations to determine the type of response that may
be needed to remedy a release. The preliminary assessment will serve as the basis for the
development of alternative remedial actions.
606.4 Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study. The Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study
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/Feasibility Study is to determine the nature and extent of the threat presented
by a release and to evaluate proposed remedies.
606.5 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.
(B) Source control remedial actions may be appropriate if a substantial concentration
of hazardous substances remains at or near the area where it was originally located
and inadequate barriers exist to retard migration of substances into the
environment.
(C) Off-site 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 action may not effectively mitigate and minimize the
threat to public health, welfare, or the environment.
(D) 0 Section 300.430(d)(2) of the NCP lists additional items which should be
addressed in determining the type of remedial and/or removal actions which may
be necessary.
606.6 Methods... of Remedying Releases. Section 300.415 of the National Contingency Plan
lists possible methods of remedying releases in taking response actions. While not all
inclusive, the following methods are listed for consideration and in no way limit the lead
agency from other actions deemed necessary:
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(A) Engineering Methods for On-Sile Actions - including air emission control, surface
water control (run-off diversion), groundwater controls, and relining/resleeving
water and sewer lines.
(B) Treatment Technologies - including gaseous emissions treatment, direct waste
treatment methods, in-situ burning, encapsulation and venting of contaminated
soils and sediments, and revegetation.
(C) Off-Site Transport for Storage, Treatment, Destruction or Secure Disposition -
including contaminated soils and sediments removed from the site for land fill and
or incineration.
(D) Provisions of Alternative Water Supplies - including water table adjustment,
subsurface drains, and well relocation.
(E) Prevent Access - including short and long term site control
606.7 RRT Involvement in Remedial Actions. For remedial actions the RRT can be activated as
needed and as outlined in Section 303.5 of this plan.
607 COMMUNITY RELATIONS
A Community Relations Plan must be developed for all response actions extending over
120 days. Guidance and procedures for developing this plan are contained in Section
505.4 of this plan and Section 300.415(m) of the NCP.
608 OPERATIONAL RESPONSE PHASES FOR OIL REMOVAL
The phases of operational response for oil, including: (1) discovery and notification, (2)
preliminary assessment and initiation of action, (3) containment, countermeasures,
cleanup, and disposal, and (4) documentation and cost recovery, are outlined in the NCP
(see 40 CFR Sections 300.300 - 300.320). The relationship of the Federal agencies
(RRT) is described in the RCP.
The OPA provides additional authority for carrying out a response. Under Section 4201
of the OPA, the FOSC as the President's designate may:
(1) remove or arrange for the removal of a discharge, and mitigate or prevent a
substantial threat of a discharge, at any time;
(2) direct or monitor all Federal, State, and private actions to remove a discharge; and
(3) remove and, if necessary, destroy a vessel discharging, or threatening to discharge,
by whatever means are available.
Furthermore, if a discharge results in a substantial threat to the public health or welfare of
the United Stales (including but not limited to fish, shellfish, wildlife, other natural
resources, and the public and private beaches and shorelines of the United States), the
FOSC shall direct all Federal, State, and private actions to remove the discharge or to
mitigate or prevent the threat of the discharge,
OPA Section 420l(b) amends subsection (d) of Section 311 of the FWPCA (33 U.S.C.
1321(d)) to include a fish and wildlife response plan, developed in consultation with the
USFWS, NOAA, and other interested parties (including State fish and wildlife
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conservation officials), for the immediate and effective protection, rescue, and
rehabilitation of, and the minimization of risk of damage to, fish and wildlife resources
and their habitat that are harmed or that may be jeopardized by a discharge.
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700 USE OF DISPERSANTS AND OTHER CHEMICALS
701 DISPERSANT USE GUIDELINES
701.1 Background
The use of chemical dispersants to assist in the control of oil spills at sea has been under
intense study since the late 1960's and early 1970's. At that time, there were several
instances of indiscriminate use of highly toxic chemical agents in attempts to disperse
spilled oil. Since then, a new generation of products has been developed, licensed, and
studied. The use of dispersants in oil spill control activities, with further improvement
with regard to efficacy, may in specific situations, afford an appropriate environmental
tradeoff when compared to their non-use.
701.2 Regional Philosophy
The primary objective of oil spill abatement and cleanup is to reduce the effect of spilled
oil on the environment. Physical removal is the preferred method. However, mechanical
recovery may be limited by equipment capability, weather and sea conditions, and spill
magnitude. Use of chemical oil spiD cleanup agents may be considered when the
preferred recovery techniques are inadequate and the environmental benefit of chemical
use outweighs its adverse effects.
701.3 Guidelines
The NCP, Section 300.910, authorizes the use of dispersants on all waters threatened by
the release or discharge of oil. As required by section 4202(a)(4)(c)(v), the following
guidelines consolidate existing Federal and State policies and expedite the approval
process without jeopardizing the proper environmental considerations of dispersant and
other chemical use.
(A) Decision Process
The FOSC shall adhere to the following:
(1) Areas
(a) Zone 1 Shoreward of the baseline from which the territorial sea is
measured: Obtain approval from the U.S. EPA representative to
the RRT and the affected state(s) (California, Nevada, and/or
Arizona). Whenever fish or wildlife resources may be affected, the
U.S. EPA and State representative to the RRT will consult with the
natural resource trustee(s).
(b) Zone 2 Seaward of theJaaseline to.3 nautical miles: Coast Guard
FOSC will obtain approval from the U.S. EPA representative to the
RRT and the State of California. Whenever fish or wildlife
resources may be affected, the U.S. EPA and State representative
to the RRT will consult with the DOI and DOC natural resource
trustees.
(c) Zone 3 Beyond 3 miles: Coast Guard FOSC will obtain approval
from the U.S. EPA representative to the RRT. Concurrence from
the State of California is necessary when navigable waters under
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the jurisdiction of the State of California may be threatened by the
release or discharge. In all cases, the State of California will be
notified and consulted prior to the use of dispersants. Whenever
significant fish or wildlife resources may be affected, the U.S. EPA
and State representative to the RRT will consult with the DOC and
DOI natural resource trustees.
(d) Sensitive^ Argag: Dispersam or other chemical use in or within a 2
hour drift of a National Marine Sanctuary shall have the additional
concurrence of the Sanctuary Manager.
(2) Decision: U.S. EPA, affected state(s), DOI, and DOC will each have a
representative available to coordinate data collection and interpretation, to
consult with the FOSC, and act as the link between the FOSC and the
agency decision maker for agency approval or non-approvaL
(3) Authorized Dispersants and Chemicals: Only dispersams and chemicals
accepted by the U.S. EPA and the respective State shall be used, except in
Zone 3 where the U.S. EPA accepted list is preeminent. The use of Oil
Spill Cleanup Agents in California shall comply with Article Three
(Sections 2332 through 2336) of California Code of Regulation, Title 23.
(4) Other Dispersant Considerations: The spilled oil must be dispersable by
the chosen dispersant, taking into account the efficacy of the dispersant
with relation to the spilled oil, environmental conditions, timeliness, and
method of application, (Generally, this means a viscosity less than 2000
cs, pour point less than water temperature, and the percent 650°F cut less
than 35%.) There must be adequate energy present in the sea surface for
dispersants to be effective. Usually the natural motion of the sea will be
sufficient when combined with some wind. Application equipment shall
be that available to the California Oil Spill Cooperatives. Equipment must
be properly calibrated, with dosage charts available to the operators.
Equipment must allow dosage to be positively controlled. Dispersants
shall be applied in the manner and dosage rates recommended by the
manufacturer and as indicated by any available test results. Dosage shall
be adjusted to the minimum necessary to provide effective dispersion. The
NOAA checklist shall in all cases be followed as a minimum for
information required to make the case-by-case decision to use dispersants.
(5) Monitoring: As a minimum, the application process and results should be
recorded visually. This can be accomplished with film or video footage
made from a vessel or from the air. All such efforts should be made
without causing delay to the dispersant application activity.
(6) Hazard to Human Life: The safety of human life is paramount to other
considerations. In the judgment of the FOSC (or, for spills originating
from and within 500 meters of an offshore platform, the designated
representative from the Minerals Management Service on the FOSC's
staff) when necessary to prevent or substantially reduce hazards to human
life, may authorize the use of any dispersant, anywhere, and at any time.
The FOSC is to inform the U.S. EPA RRT representative and, as
appropriate, the RRT representatives from the affected state(s) and, when
practicable, the DOC/DOI natural resource trustees of the use of a product
as soon as possible.
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(7) Hazard to the Environment: The determination of the dispersant decision
makers must be that dispersant application will in fact lessen the overall
environmental damage, considering acceptable tradeoffs, as contrasted with
an undispersed oil slick,
(B) Documentation
Information summarized on the Dispersant Checklist (at the end of this section) will be
used by the FOSC and staff for the permanent recording of the decision to use or not to
use dispersants for a specific incident. The SSC will assemble this information, with
input from resource agencies and other sources. A single report will be given the FOSC,
prior to his/her request for approval/concurrence, as to the dispersibility of the oil, the
potential effects on the wildlife habitat and resources, and the degree pf mitigation using
dispersants versus mechanical removal. It is assumed that the FOSC will have verified the
logistical aspects of dispersant use prior to initiating a request on behalf of the responsible
party. Each agency resource trustee representative will be the point of contact for their
constituency; the SSC will be the point of contact for all not represented.
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DISPERS ANT CHECKLIST
SPILL DATA/INCIDENT INFORMATION:
CAUSE (SPECIFIC):
DATE/TIME:
LOCATION:
VOLUME AND TYPE OF RELEASE (ConL, Intermittent);
POTENTIAL VOLUME TO BE RELEASED:
CONFIDENCE IN DATA (high, med, low) ?:
CHARACTERISTICS OF SPILLED OIL:
OIL TYPE/NAME:
SPECIFIC GRAVITY:
FLASH POINT:
POUR POINT:
VISCOSITY:
WEATHER AND WATER CONDITIONS/FORECASTS (48HR):
WATER TEMP:
AIR TEMP:
CURRENT INFO: ,
"WIND SPEED: , ___.
SALINITY:
WIND DIRECTION:
WATER DEPTH:
SEA STATE:
TIDE INFO:
COMMENTS;
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OIL TRAJECTORY INFORMATION (48HR):
SURFACE AREA OF SLICK:
24HR SLICK TRAJECTORY:
48HR SLICK TRAJECTORY;
24HR DISPERSED TRAJECTORY:
48HR DISPERSED TRAJECTORY:
EXPECTED LAND FALL
(LOCATION/TIME):
COMMENTS:
HABITAT TYPE / AREA OF IMPACT:
FOR UNTREATED OIL:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5
FOR DISPERSED OIL:
1, _
2, _
4.
5.
RESOURCES AT RISK: UNTREATED OIL DISPERSED OIL
ENDANGERED OR
THREATENED SPECIES:
MARINE MAMMALS:
AVIAN SPECIES:
SHELLFISH:
FINFISH:
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SOCIOECONOMIC:
HUMAN HEALTH EFFECTS:
OTHER RESOURCES:
SPECIFIC COMMENTS:
DISPERSANT CHARACTERISTICS:
PRODUCT 1 PRODUCT 2 PRODUCT 3
NAME:
MANUFACTURER:
U.S. EPA/CALIFORNIA LISTED:
LOCATION:
WHEN AVAILABLE:
AMOUNT AVAILABLE:
TOXICITY:
REACTIONS:
APPLICABmTY ON OIL:
EFFICIENCY (% projected):
APPLICATION MEANS:
TYPE (concentrate/mix):
DISPERSANT APPLICATION INFORMATION:
HAS FOSC VERIFIED LOGISTICAL ASPECTS OF APPLICATION:
ARE RESPONDERS ADEQUATELY TRAINED:
LOCATION OF AREA TO BE TREATED:
SCHEDULE OF DISPERSANT OPERATIONS:
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WHAT WILL THE SLICK/WEATHER CONDITIONS BE AT THE TIME THE DISPERS ANT IS APPLIED;
IS THE VEHICLE FOR APPLICATION EFFICIENT AND PROPER GIVEN THE CONDITIONS STATED
ABOVE;
SSC RECOMMENDATION TO THE RRT/FOSC:
RECOMMENDATION FROM THE RRT:
DO NOT USE DISPERSANTS:
INITIATE TEST APPLICATION:
DISPERSE IN LIMITED OR SELECTED AREAS:
DISPERSE TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT POSSIBLE:
OTHER:
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DECISION MAKERS.
NAMES DAJPITME
ATTACHMENTS:
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800 USE OF IN-SITU BURNING
801 IN-SnU BURNING USE GUIDELINES
Background
801.1 The burning of oil at sea (in-situ burning) to assist in the abatement of oil spills is not new
or unproved oil spill response technology. The development of fire retardant boom (fire
boom) and oil ignition methods/devices used in the burning of oil have recently come into
existence, making in-situ burning a viable response technology. As an example, an in-situ
test burn was conducted on the second day of the Exxon Valdez incident Using two
fishing vessels and 500 feet of fire boom, an estimated 15,000 to 30,000 gallons of crude
oil were eliminated in 75 minutes. Using the lower estimate of 15,000 gallons
encountered, and with a residual 300 gallons of unbumed material led inside the boomed
containment area, 98% of the oil encountered was eliminated. Of all current oil spill
abatement methods, only in-situ burning can achieve results like these and at a fraction of
the cost of typical oil spill cleanup techniques. Department of the Interior studies estimate
the cost of mechanical cleanup at up to 58,000 a barrel plus any damages caused by the
spill. The costs of in-situ burning could conceivably be pennies per barrel and greatly
lessen the damages done on the environment
801.2 Regional Philosophy
The primary objective of oil spill abatement and cleanup is to reduce the effect of spilled
oil on the environment Physical removal and disposal is the preferred method. However,
mechanical recovery may be limited by equipment capability, weather and sea states,
storage and disposal problems, and spill magnitude. Use of in-situ burning may be
considered by the FOSC when the preferred recovery techniques are inadequate and
in-situ burning will lessen the environmental impacts of the spill.
801.3 Guidelines
The National Contingency Plan, Section 300.910, authorizes the FOSC, with the
concurrence of the U.S. EPA representative to the RRT and, as appropriate, the
concurrence of the State representative to the RRT with jurisdiction over the navigable
waters threatened by the release or discharge (of oil), and in consultation with the DOC
and DOI natural resource trustees, when practicable, may authorize the use of in-situ
burning on a case-by-case basis. The following guidelines consolidate existing Federal
and Stale regulations, and streamline the approval process without jeopardizing the proper
environmental considerations of in-situ burning:
Decision Process:
Currently, California does not allow the burning of oil within the State or on State waters.
California Health and Safety Code, Article 2, Section 41800 states that, "no person shall
use open outdoor fires for the purpose of disposal or burning of petroleum wastes..."
Therefore, the FOSC shall adhere to the following when in-situ burning is considered
outside State waters:
Beyond 3 miles: Obtain approval from the U.S. EPA representative to the RRT.
Concurrence from the State of California is necessary only when navigable waters under
the jurisdiction of the State of California are threatened by the discharge of oil. In all
cases, the State of California will be notified of the use of in-situ burning. When
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appropriate and practicable, the U.S. EPA representative to the RRT shall consult with the
DOC and DOI natural resource trustees.
Approval to in-situ bum within the states of Nevada and Arizona shall be obtained from
the U.S. EPA and applicable State representative to the RRT. The applicable State
representative on the RRT shall coordinate State air resource agency input to the decision
process. When appropriate and practicable, the U.S. EPA representative to the RRT shall
consult with the DOC and DOI natural resource trustees.
In-situ burning can be used in the state of California and its waters by Federal preemption
of California Health and Safety Code, Article 2, Section 41800. Federal preemption is
possible only under certain circumstances.
When preemption occurs, the FOSC must obtain approval from jhe U.S. EPA and State
representative to the RRT. When appropriate and practicable, the U.S. EPA and State
representative to the RRT shall consult with the DOC and DOI natural resource trustees.
The State representative to the RRT shall coordinate state air resource agency input and
the application process for burning permits if applicable.
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900 USE OF BIOREMEDIATION
901 BIOREMEDIATION USE GUIDELINES
901.1 Backgmund
Bioremediation is a treatment technology that uses biological processes to decompose
petroleum hydrocarbons and hazardous materials. Bioremediation has been used
extensively in waste water treatment facilities. Recently, bioremediation has been used for
shoreline treatment of spilled oil. The most extensive research efforts have been the
shoreline treatment studies in Alaska following the Valdez incident. This research
suggested that shoreline treatment by nutrient enhancement significantly increased
degradation rates of oil when compared to untreated shoreline areas. Therefore, the use of
bioremediation based on the increased rate of oil degradation can be a useful oil spill
remediation tool.
901.2 Regional Philosophy
The primary objective of oil spill abatement and cleanup is to reduce the effect of spilled
oil on the environment. Physical removal is the preferred method. However, mechanical
recovery may be limited by equipment capability, weather and sea conditions, and spill
magnitude. Based on current research/results, the regional philosophy is to use
bioremediation strictly as a shoreline remediation tool with a preference for nutrient
enhancement without the introduction of indigenous and/or non-indigenous microbes,
901.3 Guidelines
Section 300.910 of the NCP authorizes the use of biological additives for the
dispersion/abatement of oil spills. The product must be listed on the NCP Product list to
be considered for use. The following guideline consolidates existing Federal and State
regulations and streamlines the approval process without jeopardizing the proper
environmental considerations of bioremediation.
During the decision process, the FOSC shall adhere to the following:
Ebrall inland and shoreline areas^vhere bioremediation use is considered:
Obtain approval from the U.S. EPA and the affected state(s) representative to the RRT.
The U.S. EPA and State representative to the RRT shall consult with the DOI and DOC
natural resource trustee(s).
Note: In California, bioremediation products considered for use must be on California's
list of approved products, or be incident specific approved by the State representative to
the RRT.
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ANNEXI
STANDING TEAM MEMBERSHIP
1.1 CO-CHAIRS
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency U.S. Coast Guard
Kathleen G. Shimmin Captain William H. Boland
Director Chief, Marine Safety Division
Office of Health and Emergency Planning 11th Coast Guard District
Federal Region DC 501 W. Ocean Blvd., Suite 6170
75 Hawthorne Street Long Beach, CA 90822-5399
San Francisco, CA 94105
1.2 FEDERAL REPRESENTATIVES
1.2.1 AGENCY FOR TOXIC SUBSTANCE AND DISEASE REGISTRY
Representative: Mr. William Q. Nelson
Title: Senior Regional Representative
Address: ATSDR Region DC, Rm. 9261
75 Hawthorne SL MS: (H-l-2)
San Francisco, CA 94105
Tel: (415) 744-2194
24 hr: (404) 639-0615 (510) 778-5083 (Home)
Fax:(415)744-1797
Alternate: Ms. Gwen Eng
Tide: Regional Representative
Address: ATSDR Region DC, Rm. 9261
75 Hawthorne St. MS: (H-l-2)
San Francisco, CA 94105
Tel: (415) 744-2193
Home: (415) 345-2026
24 hn (404) 639-0615
Fax: (415) 744-1797
1.2.2 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE fU.S. Forest Service)
EMAIL CODE: R9DOA
Representative; Mr. Andrew A, Leven
Title: Staff Director
Address: U.S.D.A. - Forest Service
Range and Watershed Management Staff
630 Sansorne Street
San Francisco,CA94111
Tel: (415)705-2875
24 Hr: (510) 933-9241 (Home)
Fax: (415)705-2836
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Alternate:
Tide:
Address:
To be determined
1.2.3
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (NOAA)
EMAIL CODE: R9DOC
Representative:
Title:
Address:
Alternate:
Title:
Address:
Ms, Denise Klimas
Coastal Resource Coordinator
U.S. EPA Region DC (H-l-2)
75 Hawthorne Street
San Franciso, CA 94105
Tel: (415) 744-3126
24 Hr: Contact through SSC
Fax:(415)744-3123
Mr. Dave Kennedy
Division Chief
Hazardous Materials Response and Assessment
Division
BIN C15700
7600 Sand Point Way, N.E.
Seattle, WA 98115
Tel: (206) 526-6326
24 Hn (206) 526-6317
Fax; (206) 526-6329
1.2,4 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
(A) United States Army
Representative:
Tide:
Address:
Alternate:
Title:
Address:
LT Col. Wayne Lersbak
Chief, Operational Readiness Division
Headquarters, Sixth Array Operations Center
Presidio of San Francisco, CA 94129
Tel: (415) 561-5671 Ext. 3014
24 Hr: (415) 561-2497 (OPCEN)
Fax: (415) 561-6521
Maj. C. H. Martin
Chief, Emergency Operations Center
Headquarters, Sixth Army Operations Center
Presidio of San Francisco, CA 94129
Tel: (415) 561-5671 Ext. 3014
24 Hr: (415) 561-2497 (OPCEN)
Fax:(415)561-6521
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(B) United States Navy
Representative: Mr. David C. Fischer
Tide: Head, CNB Support Section
Address: Southwest Naval Facilities Engineering Command
Code 184
1220 Pacific Highway
San Diego, CA 92132-5190
Tel: (619) 532-2417
24 Hn (619) 532-1149 (Duty Officer)
Fax:(619)532-1242
Alternate: Mr. William J. Dougherty
Title: Environmental Engineer
Address: Southwest Naval Facilities Engineering Command
Code 184
1220 Pacific Highway
San Diego, CA 92132-5190
Tel; (619) 532-2640
24 Hr: (619) 532-1149 (Duty Officer)
Fax:(619)532-1242
1,2.5 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Representative: . Mr. Allen Reraick
Title: Emergency Response Coordinator
Address: U.S. Department of Energy
Lawrence Li verm ore National Laboratory
P.O. Box 808-L057
Livermore,CA 94550
Tel: (510) 422-0688
24 Hr: (510) 273-4237
Fax:(510)423-4279
Alternate: Mr. Phil Hill
Title: Chief, Institutional Office Branch
Address: U.S. Department of Energy
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
P.O. Box 808-L057
Livermore, CA 94550
Tel: (510) 422-0139
24 Hr; (510) 273-4237
Fax:(510)273-4279
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1.2.6 GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
Representative: Mr. Robert L. Otsea
Title: Director, Administrative Services Division
Address: General Services Administration
525 Market Street
San Francisco, CA 94105-2799
Tel: (415) 744-5035
24 Hr: (415) 386-2526 (Home)
Fax: (415) 744-8339
Alternate: Mr. Robert A. Brown, Jr.
Title: Administrative Officer (9CA)
Address: General Services Administration
525 Market Street
San Francisco, CA 94105-2799
Tel: (415) 744-5036
24 Hr: (408) 253-0986 (Home)
Fax: (415) 744-8339
12,7 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Division of Preventive Health Services
Representative: Mr. Edward Coleman
Title: Director, Division of Preventive Health Services
Address: U.S. Public Health Service, Region IX
50 United Nations Plaza, Room 349A
San Francisco, CA 94102
Tel: (415) 556^*370
24 Hr: (415) 682-3758 (Home)
Fax: (415) 556-2356
Alternate: To be determined
Title: Regional Consultant
Address: U.S. Public Health Service, Region IX
50 United Nations Plaza, Room 349A
San Francisco, CA 94102
Tel: (415) 556-4370
24 Hr: (415) 752-7269 (Home)
Fax:(415) 556-2356
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1.2.8
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
EMAIL CODE: R9DOI
Representative:
Tide:
Address:
Alternate:
Title:
Address:
Ms. PatriciaS. Port
Regional Environmental Officer
U.S. Department of the Interior
600 Harrison Street
Suite 515
San Francisco, CA 94107-1376
Tel: (415) 744-4090
24 Hr: (415) 43M884 (Home)
Fax:(415)744-4121
To be determined
1.2.9 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Representative:
Tide:
Address:
Alternate:
Title:
Address:
Mr. Phillip A. Bems
Attomey-in-Charge
U.S. Department of Justice
Torts Branch, Civil Division
P.O. Box 36028
450 Golden Gate. Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94102-3463
Tel: (510) 556-3146
24 Hr: (510) 938-6745 (Home)
Fax:(510)556-3400
Ms. Jeanne M. Franken
Trial Attorney
U.S. Department of Justice
Torts Branch, Civil Division
P.O. Box 36028
450 Golden Gate Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94102-3463
Tel: (510) 556-3140
24 Hr: (510) 282-7259 (Home)
Fax:(510)556-3400
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1.2.10 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR (OSHA)
Representative:
Title:
Address:
Alternate:
Title:
Address:
Maria Baros
ASSL Regional Administrator
Federal and State Operation
U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA
71 Stevenson Street, 4th Floor, Rm 420
San Francisco, CA 94105
Tel: (415) 744-6670
. 24 Hr (510) 837-0436 (Home)
Fax:(510)744-7114
Hannah Marie Miller
Industrial Hygienist
U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA
71 Stevenson Street, 4th Floor, Rm 420
San Francisco, CA 94105
Tel: (415) 744-6670
24 Hr: N/A
Fax:(415)744-7114
1.2.11 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (USCG)
EMAIL CODE: CGDll
Representative:
Title:
Address:
AlternaB:
Title:
Address:
CAPT William K Boland
Chief, Marine Safety Division
Commander
Eleventh Coast Guard District
501 West Ocean Blvd., Suite 6170
Long Beach, CA 90802-5399
Tel: (310) 980-4300 (x280)
24 Hr: (310) 980-4400 (OPCEN)
Fax:(310)980-4381
CAPT Donald P. Montoro
Deputy Chief, Marine Safety Division
Commander
Eleventh Coast Guard District
501 West Ocean Blvd., Suite 6170
Long Beach, CA 90802-5399
Tel: (310) 980-4300 (x280)
24 Hr: (310) 980-4400 (OPCEN)
Fax:(310)980-4381
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1.2.12 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
EMAIL CODE: R9EPA
Representative;
Tide:
Address:
Alternate:
Title:
Address:
Ms. Kathleen G. Shimmin
Director, Office of Health & Emergency Planning
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (OHEP H-l-2)
75 Hawthorne Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
Tel: (415) 744-2216
24 Hr (415) 744-2000
Fax:(415)744-1796
Mr. Gordon Woodrow
Environmental Scientist
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Health & Emergency Planning (OHEP H-1-2)
75 Hawthorne Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
Tel: (415) 744-2212
24 Hn (415) 744-2000
Fax:(415)744-1796
1.2.13 FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
EMAIL CODE: R9FEMA
Representative:
Title:
Address:
Alternate:
Title:
Address:
Mr. William Patterson
Hazardous Materials Specialist
Natural and Technological Hazards Division
FEMA Region DC
Building 105
Presidio of San Francisco, CA 94129
Tel: (415) 923-7187
24 Hr. (415)923-7100
Fax:(415)923-7157
To be determined
(Duty Office)
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1.3
1.3.1
STATE REPRESENTATIVES
STATE OF ARIZONA
EMAIL CODE: R9AZ
Representative:
Tide:
Address:
Alternate:
Tide:
Address:
Ms. Ethel DeMarr
Assistant Director, Preparedness and Hazardous
Materials
Arizona Division of Emergency Management
5636 E. McDowell Road
Phoenix, AZ 85008
Tel: (602) 231-6326
24 Hn (602) 223-2212 (DPS Duty Office)
Fax:(602)231-6313
Mr. Dale Anderson
Manager, Hazardous Materials Unit
3033 N. Central Ave., Room 653
Phoenix, AZ 85012
Tel: (602) 207-4150
24 Hr: (602) 390-7894 (Duty Office)
Fax; (602) 207-4236
1.3.2
STATE OF CALIEORNJA
(A) Department of Fish and Game
EMAIL CODE: R9CAL
Representative:
Tide:
Address:
Alternate:
Tide:
Address:
Mr. Peter Bontadelli
Administrator
Office of Oil Spill Prevention and Response
1730 E. Street
P.O. Box 944209
Sacramento, CA 94244-2090
Tel: (916) 445-8285
24 Hn (916) 852-7550
Fax:(916)323-0774
Mr. Don LoUock
Chief, Scientist Program - OSPR
California Department of Fish and Game
P.O. Box 944209
Sacramento, CA 94244-2090
Tel: (916) 445-8285
24 Hn (800) 852-7550
Fax; (916) 323-4407
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(B) Office of Emergency Services
EMAIL CODE: R9OES
Representative:
Tide:
Address:
Alternate:
Tide:
Address:
1.3.3 STATE OF NEVADA
EMAIL CODE: R9NV
Representative:
Title:
Address:
Alternate:
Title:
Address:
To be designated.
Mr. Jack F. Brannan
Emergency Operations Planner
Office of Emergency Services
2800 Meadowview Road
Sacramento, CA 95832
Tel: (916) 262-2880
24 Hn (800) 852-7550
Fax: (916) 262-2856
Mr. Joseph Quinn
Chief, Operations
Nevada Division of Emergency Management
Capitol Complex
2525 S. Carson Street
Carson City, NV 89710
Teh (702) 687-4240
24 Hr: (702) 687-5300 (Highway Patrol) Pager #275
Fax: (702)687-6788
To be determined
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ANNEXn
USCGAJ.S.EPA GEOGRAPHICAL / JURISDICTIONAL BOUNDARIES
DL1 GENERAL
IT.1.1 The purpose of this annex is to describe the USCG/EPA boundaries between coastal
areas and inland zones for the purpose of providing On-Scene Coordinators in Region IX
* Mainland.
IL 1.2 The Coast Guard furnishes the OSC for the coastal zone and the EPA for the inland zone.
In California, the dividing line between the coastal and inland zone generally follows the
coast highway. The dividing line diviates from the coast highway in most urban areas to
other thoroughfare bordering the immediate coastline.
n. 1.3 For all designated boundaries the USCG shall provide the OSC for all areas toward the
westerly or ocean side and the EPA shall provide the OSC for areas toward the easterly or
inland side.
H.1.4 For areas where boundaries are designated by either highways or railroad tracks, the
roadbed or railway right-of-way shall be the responsibility of the cognizant EPA OSC.
n.2 DIVIDING LINES BETWEEN COASTAL AND INLAND ZONES
H2.1 Commanding Officer Marine Safety Office San Diggo/EpA Boundary
The dividing line between CG Marine Safety Office San Diego Coastal Zone and EPA
Inland Zone is described in Tab A.
IL2.2 CommandingHfficgr_Marine Safety Office Los Angeles-LongBeach/EPA .Boundary
The dividing line between CG Marine Safety Office Los Angeles-Long Beach Coastal
Zone and EPA Inland Zone is described in Tab B.
n.2.3 Commanding Officer Marine Safety Office San Francisco Bay/EPA Boundary
The dividing line between CG Marine Safety Office San Francisco Bay Coastal Zone and
EPA Inland Zone is described in Tab C.
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COMMANDING OFFICER MARINE SAFETY OFFICE LOS ANGELES-LONG
BEACH/U.S. EPA BOUNDARY
ILB.l Description. San Diego/Orange County line at 1-5 north to Pacific Coast
Highway (Route 1); Route 1 north to Jamboree Road (Newport Beach); north to
Bristol Street; west to Irvine Avenue; south to 17th Street; west to Route 55; south
to Route 1; Route I north to Golden West Street (Huntington Beach); north to
Warner Avenue; west to Bolsa Chica Avenue; north to Westminster Avenue; west
to Route 1 (Long Beach); north to 7th Street; north and west to Ximeno Avenue;
south to Livingston Drive; west to Ocean Blvd.; west along Ocean Blvd. to
intersection with Los Angeles River's east bank; north along Los Angeles River
east bank to Anaheim Street; west to Alaraeda Street; south to B Street
(Wilmington); west to Gibson Blvd.; south to Harbor Blvd. (San Pedro); south to
Crescent Avenue; south to 22nd Street; west to Pacific Avenue; south to Paseo Del
Mar; north on Western Avenue; west and north to 25th Street; 25th Street/Palos
Verdes Drive around the Palos Verdes Peninsula to Route 1; north to Beryl Street
(Redondo Beach); west to Harbor Drive; north along the coast roads through the
beach cities to Culver Blvd. (Playa Del Key); north to Route 1; Route 1 along the
coast to Hueneme Road (Oxnard); west to Ventura Road; north to Channel
Islands Blvd.; west to Harbor Blvd.; north to US 101; north along US 101 to
Route 225 (Santa Barbara); Route 225 west to US 101; north along US 101 to
Gaviota. Within Gaviota State Park shift to Southern Pacific railroad tracks; along
the mainline tracks to Black Road (Casmalia); north to Route 1; north to the Santa
Maria River Bridge at the Santa Barbara/San Luis Obispo County Line.
BLB.2 M50J^o^ Angeles-Long Beach/U.S. EPA Boundary >faps. See Following
Pages.
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COMMANDING OFFICER MARINE SAFETY OFFICE SAN DIEGO/U.S. EPA
BOUNDARY
HA-1 Description. Begin at the International Border and the sea, east and north along
the eastern limits of Border Field State Park to the mouth of the Tijuana River,
across river mouth to eastern limit of Silver Strand State Beach to Palm Avenue;
east to 1-5; north to Harbor Drive; north to Scott Street; south to Talbott Street;
west to Hill Street; west to Sunset Cliffs Blvd.; north to 1-8; east on 1-8 to 1-5;
north to Grand Avenue; west to Mission Blvd.; north to La Jolla Blvd.; north to
Prospect Street; north to Torrey Pines Road; north along Torrey Pines Road to
Route S21 (North Torrey Pines Road); S21 north to 1-5 (Oceanside); north on 1-5
to the San Diego/Orange County Line.
HA.2 MSO San Dlego/U.S. EPA Boundary Maps. (See Following Pages)
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ANNEX IV
STATE OF CALIFORNIA RESPONSE INFORMATION
IV. 1 Spill Noafication/RepQrting Requirements
(A) Oil Spills, Upon discovery of a reportable oil discharge by the vehicle or facility manager,
a member of the public, or a government agency, notification must be made to the State
Office of Emergency Services (OES) and to the Federal National Response Center
(NRQ. OES and the NRC both maintain 24-Hour toll free numbers:
OES (CA only) (800) 852-7550
OES (out-of-state) (916)262-1621
NRC (800) 424-8802
(B) Hazardous Materials Discharges. Government notification of hazardous materials
releases is mandatory under several State and Federal statutes, not all of which are
consistent as to the definitions of reportable materials. To ensure timely response and
comprehensive statistics, all spills of materials should be reported promptly, along with the
quantity spilled, to the foDowing numbers:
OES (CA only) (800) 852-7550
OES (out-of-state) (916) 262-1621
NRC (800) 424-8802
IV.2 Spill Coordination/Response Procedures
The State Agency Coordinator (SAC) is the primary point of contact between the State
and the Scene Manager, The SAC shall confer with the Scene Manager to determine
pertinent facts about the incident, including but not limited to its potential impact on the
public health and welfare (including danger to surrounding populations and the potential
for mass casualties), nature, amount, and location of the material released, probable
direction and time of travel of the material, and natural resources which are or may be
affected, and the priorities for protecting them. Through joint conference with the Scene
Manager, the SAC shall determine the nature of State agency support needed and how
State resources may be employed most effectively in the incident response operations. If
the SAC determines that the pollution incident exceeds the response capabilities of the
local agency Scene Manager, the SAC may assume the lead role for the duration of the
response. He shall then act in accordance with the needs of the Scene Manager System
which is outlined in the State of California Oil Spill Contingency Plan. He shall initiate
notification of the Office of Emergency Services (OES) regional office in cases where
evacuation is necessary, or large numbers of people are adversely affected.
IV.3 FundingAvailability
State of California pollution response funding sources are summarized in the State of
California Hazardous Material Incident Contingency Plan and the Oil Spill Contingency
annex to that plan on page 53.
IV.4 State Contingency Plans
For a copy of the State of California Oil Spill Contingency Plan or Hazardous Material
Incident Contingency Plan contact
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Oil Spill Contingency Plan Hazardous Material Incident
State of California Contingency Plan
The Resources Agency State of California
Department of Fish & Game Office of Emergency Services
1416 9th Street 2800 Meadowview Road
Sacramento, CA 95814 Sacramento, CA 95832
IV.5 Designated State On-Scene Representative? for Dispersant Decision
Mr. Peter Bontadelli
Administrator
Office of Oil Spill Prevention and Response
1730 E. Street
P.O. Box 944209
Sacramento, CA 94244-2090
Tel: (916) 445-8285
24 Hr: (916) 852-7550
Fax: (916) 323-0774
IV- 6 Chemical Emergency Planning and Response: Commission
The Chemical Emergency Planning and Response Commission (CEPRC) was established
as a SERC pursuant to SARA. The CEPRC is responsible for the implementation, within
California, of federal hazardous material EPCRA programs embodied in SARA, Title HI.
The CEPRC is also involved in the coordination of the Title ffl program with similar state
laws and has established subcommittees to address different aspects of emergency
planning and response activities. The CEPRC has designated the six OES mutual aid
regions as the LEPC jurisdiction for the purposes of developing hazardous material
regional plans and improving the coordination and capabilities of local government to
mitigate the effects of, and to respond to, hazardous materials incidents.
CEPRC Chairperson: Richard Andrews
2800 Madowview Rd.
Sacramento, CA 95832
(916)262-1816
(916)262-1621 (24 hours)
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CALIFORNIA ADMINISTERING AGENCIES
Each OES Region contains many counties. Each county has at least one Administering Agency.
Counties within the OES Southern Region Include: Imperial, Inyo, Los Angeles, Mono, Orange,
Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura Counties.
Counties within the OES Coastal Region include: Alaraeda, Contra Costa, Del Norte, Humboldt,
Lake, Marin, Mendocino, Monterey, Napa, San Benito, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara,
Santa Cruz, Solano, and Sonoma Counties.
Counties within the OES Inland Region include: Alpine, Amador, Butte, Calaveras, Colusa, El
Dorado, Fresno, Glenn, Kem, Kings, Lassen, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, Modoc, Nevada, Placer,
Plum as, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Shasta, Siena, SisMyou, Stanislaus, Sutler, Tehama, Trinity,
Tulare, Tuolumne, Yolo and Yuba Counties.
Following is a list of California Administering Agencies. They are listed alphabetically by city.
IV-3
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CALIFORNIA
REGION
OES Southern
Region:
OES Inland Region:
OES REGIONAL OFFICES AND LEPC CHAIRPERSONS
OES REGIONAL OFFICE PHONE LEPC CHAIRPERSON
HazMat (310)
11200 Lexington Drive 795-2900
Building 283
Los Alamitos, CA 90720-
5001
HazMat (310)
11200 Lexington Drive 795-2900
Building 283
Los Alamitos, CA 90720-
5001
OES Coastal Region:
HazMat (510)
360 Civic Drive, Suite 1 646-5908
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523-
1901
HazMat (916)
2800 Meadowview Road 262-1816
Sacramento, CA 95832
Linda Phillips
League of Women Voters
5107 Calle Asilo
Santa Barbara, CA 93111
PHONE
(805)
967-0922
Mark Schock (909)
California Highway Patrol 984-1241 24 hr.
P.O. Box 608 980-3994
Ontario, CA 91761 or
9530 Pittsburgh
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
91730
Mitch Slater (707)
Naval Shipyard - Code 106.04 646-6340
Mail Stop T56
Building 487
Mare Island, CA 94592-5100
Kelly Purdom (916)
Yuba County Emergency 741 -6254
Services
933 14th Street
Marysville.CA 95901
Donald Brincka (916)
Aerojet Propulsion 355-3520
P.O.Box 13222
Sacramento, CA 95813-6000
Ralph Huey (805)
Bakersfield Fire Department 326-3979
2130 G Street
Bakersfield, CA 93301
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Agencies Designated to Administer
the Hazardous Material Release Response Plans and. Inventory Program
California Health and Safety Code Chapter 6.95
Administering A°€ticv
A_d dress
Countv
Butte County
County Health Officer
Chester Wani
916/538-7581
Fax; 916/538-2165
Butie Coumy Health Department
Hazardous Material Division
18 B County Center Drive
OrovUle, CA 95965
BuUfi
Calaveras County
Chief Administrative Officer
Brent Harrington
209/754-6303
Fax: 209,754.6566
Calavaras Co. Office of Emergency Services
County Adminisrrarivc Office
891 Mountain Ranch Road
San Andreas. CA 95249
Calavens
California City
Captain
Robert Smith
619/373-^841
Fax: 619/373-3613
California City Fire Department
Hazardous Material Division
20890 Hacienda Blvd.
California City, CA 93505
Kan
Colusa County
Emergency Services Coordinator
Ann Randleas
916/458-2115
Fix: 916/458-^697
Colusa Co. Office of Emergency Services
Hazardous Material Division
929 Bridge Street
Coiusa, CA 95932
Colusa
Contra Costa County
Health Officer
William Walker, MD
510/370-5012
rax: 510/370-5098
Contra Cosia_Coumy Health Services Dept.
Hazardous Material Division
4333 Pacheco Blvd.
Martinez, CA 94553
Contra Costa
Corona
Captain
Tom Armstrong
714/73^2461
Fax: 714A736-2497
Corona Fire Department
Hazardous Material Division
815 West Sixth Street
Corona, CA 91718-0090
Riverside
Culver City
Sr, Management .Analyst
Kevin Smith
'310/202-5327
Fax: 310/836-2149
Culver City Firt Depanmem
Hazardous Material Division
4095 Overland Ave,
Culver City. CA 90232
Los Angeies
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Agencies Designated to Administer
the Hazardous Material Release Response Plans and Inventory Program
California Health and Safety Code Chapter 6.95
Administering Agencv
Add ress
Coontv
Del Norle County
Director of Environmental Health
DaJe Watson
707/465^991
Fax: 707/445-7328
Del None County Health
Hazardous Material Division
909 Highway 101 NonJi
Cresent City.CA 95531
Del None
Downey
Fire Marshal
Dennis Groai
310/904-7350
Fax: 310/923H5388
Downey Fire Department
Hazardous Material Division
11111 Brookshire Avenue
Downey, CA 90241
Los Angeles
El Dorado County
Dir. Solid waste &. HazMat Div
John Morgan
916/621-6572
Pax: 916/626-7130
El Dorado County Environmental Mgrru.
Environmenial Management
2850FairLmeCaun
Placerviilc, CA 55667
El Dorado
El Monte
Firs Marshall
Dennis McDonald
818/530-1157
Fax: SlS/580-2068
El Monie City .-lie Prevention
Hazardous Mai^rJJ Division
11333 VaUeyBlvd
E! Monte. CA 91732
Los Angeles
El Segundo
FITE Chief
David W. Sloan
310/322^311
Fas: 310/414-0929
El Segundo Fire Depanmem
Hazardous Material Division
314 Main Sirest
, CA 90245
Los Angeles
Fountain Valley
Fire Marshal
Micnells Scou
714/965^430
Fax: 714/%5^498
Founiain Valley Fire Department
Hazardous MaieriaJ Division
10200 Slaicr Avenue
Founmn Valley, CA 9270B
Orange
Fremont
Fj-e Marshal
Rich CabraJ
510/494^279
Fax: 510/494-4398
Fremont Ciiy Fire Depanrnent
Hazardous Material Division
39100 Liberty SL
Fremont, CA 94538
Alameda
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Agencies Design2ted to Administer
the Hazardous Material Release Response Plans and Inventory Program
California Health and Safety Code Chapter 6.95
Administering Agency
Address
Gaunt
Fresno County
Supervising Env. JicaJih Analyst
Tim Casagrande
209/445-3271
Fax: 209/445-3370
Fresno County HeaJih Department
Environmental Health System
P. O, Box 11867
Fresno. CA 93775
Fresno
Fullerton
Fire Marshal
John Clark
714/738-6500
Fax: 714/738-5355
Fullenon Fur Department
Hazardous Material Division
312 East Commonwealth Avenue
Fullennn. CA 92432
Orange
Garden Grove
HazMai Coordinator
Tony Guiilla
'714/741-5636
Fax: "14/741-5640
Garden Grove Fire Department
Hazardous Material Division
11301 Acacia Parkway
Garden Grove, CA 92640
Grange
Gardens
Fire Marshal
Robert Nolan
330/217-9644
Fax: 310/217-9694
Gardena rire.Dcpanment
Hazardous Material Division
1650 West 162nd Screet
Gardena, CA 9C247
Angeles
Glendale
HazMat Supervisor
Vasken Daminian
818/548^030
Fax: 818/549-9777
Glenaale rirs Department
Environmental Management
780 Flower Sues1.
Glendale, CA 91201
Lss Ajigeles
Glenn County
Deputy Director
Del S. Oliver
916/934-6442
Fax: 916^34-6429
Gienn County OfTice of Emergency Services
Hazardous Maierai Division
543 West Oak Sucei
Willows. CA 95988
Glenn
Hawthorne
Adam Code
310/371-3628
Fax: 310/970-7033
Hawthorne Fire Department
Hazardous Material Division
4455 West 126th Screti
Hawthorne, CA 90250
Los Angeies
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Agencies Designated to Administer
the Hazardous Material Release Response Plans and Inventory Program
California Health and Safety Code Chapter 6.95
Administering, Agency
Address
County
Hayward
Hazardous Material Coordinator
John 3oykin
510/293-8695
Fax: 510,193-5017
Hayward Fire Department
Hazardous Material Division
25151 Clawiti-Road
Hayward, CA 94545
Alain eda
Healdsburg
Fire Marshal
Randy Collins
107/431-3360
Fax: 707/431-1852
HeaJdsburg Fire Department
Hazardous Mai£riaJ Division
238 Center Street
Healdsburg, CA 95448
Sonoma
Hermosa Beach
Fire FighisrrPanunedic
Mark Williams
310/218-0314
Fax: 310/318-0300
Hermosa Beach Fire Departrne.ni
Hazardous Material Division
540 Pier Avenue
Hermosa Beach. CA 90254
Los Angeies
Hesperia
Deputy Fire Chief
Robert May
619/9^7-1600
Fax: 619,^-^-9194
Hesperia Fire Department
Hazardous Material Division
17288 Olive Suet;
Hesoena. CA 92345
San Bernardino
Hollister
FL'e Chief
Dan Hoisapple
408/631-5544
Fax: 408/637-7662
City of Kollsier Fire
Hazmai Division
110 Fifth Strstt
Holiisier, California 95023
San Beniio
Humboidt County
Sr. HazMai Specialist'
707/441-2003
Fas: 707/441-5699
Humboidt County Environmental Health
Hazmat Division
100 -H- Strest
. CA 95501
Humboidt
Huntington Beach
HazMat Disclosure Coordinator
MkhzelTamiyasu
714/374-1551
Fax: 714/374-1551
Hunungicn Beach Fire Depanment
Hazardous Material Division
2000 Mam Street / P.O. Box 190
Hunungion Beach, CA 92648
Orange
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the Hazardous Material Release Response Plans and Inventory Program
California Health and Safety Code Chapter 6.95
Administering Agencv
Address
Countv
Imperial County
Environ. HeaJih Sei. Director
Tom Wolf
619/339-4203
Fax: 619/352-1209
Imperial County Health Services DepL
Courthouse
935 Broadway
ElCeniro.CA 92243
Imperial
Inglewood
Captian
Lorenzo Ganmon (Greg) Cole - 2nd)
310/412-5356
Fax: 310/412-8737
Irglewood Fire Department
Hazardous Material Division
One Manchester, Suite 550
Inglewood, CA 90301
Los Angeles
Inyo County
Director
Roben Kennedy
619/878-0238
Fax; 619/372-2710
Inyo Counry Health Department
Environmental Health
P. 0. Box 427
todeoendence, CA 93526
Inyo
Kern County
Baiialion Chief
Geoffrey D. Wiiford
305/S61-"61
Fix: 305/399-1915
Ksm County Fire Depanmeni
Hazardous MaiErial Conoral Unit
5642 Victor Street
BaJtersfield, CA 93308
Kem
Kings County
Director
Keiih WinUer
209/584- \411
Fax: 209/534-6040
Kings County Health Deparunen:
Hazardous Material Division
330 Campus Drive
Hamord.CA 93230
La Habra
Fire Chief
Gary Sens
310/905-9794
Fax: 310/905-9719
La Habra Fire Department
Hazardous Maimal Division
201 E. La Habra Blvd.
La Habra, CA 90631
Orange
La Verne
Fue Marshal
Ronald Sillo
714/596-5991
Fax: 714/596-8774
La Verne Fire'Depanment
Hazardous Material Division
2061 Third Street
La Verne, CA 91750
Los Angeles
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the Hazardous Material Release Response Plans and Inventory Program
California Health and Safety Code Chapter 6.95
A-dministering
Address
Countv
Lake County
Director
Martin A- Winston
707/263-2222
Fax: 707/263-1681
Lake County Health Department
Environmental Health
922 Bevins Coun
Lakepon, CA 95453
Late
Lassen County
Director
BiiJ Harvey
916/257-8311x116
Fax:
Las&ea County Offics of Emergency Sves.
707 Nevada Street
Susanviile, CA 96130
Lessen
Livermore
Hazardous Mai£rials Specialist
Danielle Siciani
510/373-5003
Fax: 510/3735-iK
Livermore Fire Department
Hazardous Material Division
4550 Has; Avenue
Livermore, CA 9*550
AJameda
Long Beach
Fire Marshal
Rick Dures
310/590-2560
Fa*: 310/590-2566
Long 3each Fire Department
Hazardous Maieriai Division
211 H. Ocean Blvd.. Suiia 500
Long Beach. CA 90802
Los Angeiss
Los Angeles
Baiialion Chief
213/485-7191
Fax: 213/^85-8994
Los Angeies City Fire Department
Room 970B
200 North Main Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Los Angeles
Los Angeies County
Battalion Chief
Chuck Moore
213/890-4013
Fax: 213/890-4051
L. A. Couniy Fire Prevention
Hazardous Maieriai Division
5825 Rickenbacker Road
Commerce. CA 90CWO
Los Angeies
Lynwood
Fire Chief
Gerald Wallace
310/886-0416
Fax: 310/639-5762
Lynwood Fire Departmeni
Hazardous Material Division
3161 Imperial Highway
Lynwood, CA 90262
Los Angeles
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the Hazardous Material Release Response Plans and Inventory Program
California Health and Safety Code Chapter 6.95
Administering Agency
Address
•Countv
Madera County
Susan Coursey
209/675-7823
Fax: 209/661-4213
Madera County Environmental Health
Hazardous Material Division
l35WesiYosemii£
Madera, CA 93637
Madera
Manhattan Beach
Fire Marshal
Steve Age
310/545-5621x255
Fax: 310/545-8925
Manhaoan Seach Fire Department
Hazardous Material Division
400 Fifteenth Street
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Los Angeles
Marin County
Deputy Counry Administrator
Dee Johnson
415/499-6647
Fas: 415/6910
Marin County Waste Management Office
Waste Management Office
3501 Civic Center Dr., Rm 403
San Rafael, CA 94903
Mann
Mariposa County
Health Officer
Dr. Mosher
209/966-0200
Fax: 209/966-J929
Mariposa Counry Health Department.
Hazardous Matcnai Division
P. C. Box 5
Mariposa, CA 95338
Mariwsa
Mendocino County
Randy Leach
707/463-5425
Fax: 707/463—673
Mendocino County Health Department
Hazardous Material Program
380 North Bush Street
Ukjah,CA 954S2
Mer.docino
Merced County
Director
JefrPalsgaard
209/385-7391
Fax: 209/384-1593
Mcrcad County Health Services Department
Division of Environmental Health
385 East 13ih Sties'.
Merced, CA 95340
Modoc County
Sheriff
Bruce Mix
916/233-W16
Fax; 915/233-i971
Modoc County Office of Emergency Svcs.
Hazardous Material Division
P.O. Drawer 460
Aluiras, CA 96101'
Modoc
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Agencies Designated to Administer
the Hazardous Material Release Response Plans and Inventory Program
California Health and Safety Code Chapter 6.95
Administering
Address
County
Mono County
OES Coordinator
Bee Turner
619^32-5234
Fax: 619/932-7435
Mono County Office of the Sheriff-Coroner
Hazardous Material Division
P. O. Box 616
Bridgeport, CA 93517
Mono
Monrovia
Acang Fire Marsha]
Dericic Young
318/358-1210
Fax: 81S/35S-1275
Monrovia Fire Department
Hazardous Material Division
141 East Lemon Avenue
Monrovia, CA 91016
Los Angeles
Montebeilo
Emergency Services Coord.
Chuck Ford
213/S87-1536
- Fn: 213/887-i525
Momebello Fire Department
Hazmai Division
1166 S. Greenwood Ave.
Montebeilo, CA 90640
Los Angeles
Monterey
Chief
Jack Mcade
•iOS/646-3900
Fax: 4DS/6J6-3982
Monterey i-ire Decanmeni
Hazardous Material Division
City Hall
Mont£:=v,CA 939^0
Mc-^rey
Monterey County
Chief
Waii;.-Wong
408^755-505
Fas: O8/757-9586
Monterey County Health Department
Environmental Health Division
1270 Nauvadad Road
Salinas, CA 93906-3193
Monarey
Napa County
Director
Trsn: Cave
"07/253 -W71
Fax: 707/253^545
Napa County Depi Environmental MgmL
Hazardous MaieriaJ Division
1195 T.urd Strteu Room 205
Napa, CA 94559
Nata
Nevada County
Sanitarian HI
Tracy Gidel
9\6/265-1449
Fax; 916/265-1715
Nevada County Environmental Health DepL
Hazardous Mautrial Division
P. O. Box 6100
Nevada City, CA 95959-6100
Nevada
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the Hazardous Material Release Response Plans and Inventory Program
California Health and Safety Code Chapter 6.95
Administering Agency
Address
County
Newark
HazMai Bureau Coorainaior
. Jackie Braschneicer
510/790-725-i
Fax: 510/745-9972
Newark Fire Department
Hazardous Material Division
37101 Newark Blvd.
Newark. CA 94560
Alameda
Newport Beach
HazMat Program Manager
Sylvia G, Marscn
"14/644-3113
Fix: 714/644-3120
Newport Beach Fire Depunmeni
P.O. Box 1768
33CQ Newport Blvd.
Newpon Beach, CA 92659-1768
Orange
Orange
Fire Marshal
Robert L. Clevenger
714/288-250^
F*x; 714/744-6035
Ciiy of Orange Fire Prevention Bureau
Hazardous Material Division
174 SouLh Orange Screti
Orange, CA 92666
Orange
Orange County
Hazmai Disclosure Manager
hnsLine 3cya
Fa.: 7l4~71-5332
Oxnard
Inspect:
Brad Windsor
805/385-7722
Fax:
Orange County Fue Deparaneni
Kazardous Material Division
180 South Water Sires:
Orange. CA 92666
Oxnard Fire Depanmeni
Hazardous Material Division
251 South "C" Sueei
OxTwd.CA 93030
Orange
Ventura
Pasadena
Fire Ciiei
Kjya K. rekero!
818/405^55
Fax:
Pasadena Fire Deparjnent
Hazardous MaieriaJ Division
199 South Los Robies, Suite 55C
Pasadena. CA 91101
Los Angeles
Petaluma
Clyde Tnamas
707/778-^389
-ax: 707/178^498
Petaluma FLre Depanment
Hazardous MaieriaJ Division
11 English Street
Pealuma, CA 9^952
Sonoma
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Agencies Designated to Administer
the Hazardous Material Release Response Plans and Inventory Program
California Health and Safety Code Chapter 6.95
Administering Agency
Add'ress
County
Placer County
John Miners
9 36/389-7335
Fax: 916/SS9-7370
Placer County Health Department
Environmental HeaiLh
11454 B Avenue
Auburn, CA 95603
Placer
Pleasanton
Hazardous Materials Specialist
510/484-8114
Fax: 510/484-8236
Pleasar.ion Fire Department
P, O. Box 520
4444 Railroad Street
Pleasanion, CA 94566-0802
AiiT.eda
Plumas County
Director
William Crigier
916/283-6355
Fa*: 916/283-6241
Plumas County Health Department
Environmental Health Division
P. 0. Box 480
Quincy, CA 959"!
Plumas
Pomona
Division Chief
Lyn A. LaRochelle
909/620-2209
Fax: 909/620-2032
Pomona Fire Department
Fire Station 1 HQ
590 Souih Park Avenue
Pomona. CA 91765
Angeles
Redondo Beach
Fire Chief
Richard Bridges
310/318-0663
Fax: 310/379-9268
Redondo Beech Fire Department
Hazardous Material Division
401 South Broadway
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Los-Angeles
Riverside
Captain
Richard C. Ballinger
714^82-5321
Fax: 714/872-5585
Riverside City Fire Department
Hazardous Material Division
3601 9thSneei
Riverside, CA 9250]
Riverside
Riverside County
Supervising HazMat Specialist
Manha Bahia
714/358-5055
Fax: 714/358-5017
Riverside County Environmental Health
Hazardous MaitriaJ Branch
P.O. Box 7600
Riverside, CA 92513-7600
Riverside
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Agencies Designated to Administer
the Hazardous Material Release Response Plans and Inventory Program
California Health and Safety Code Chapter 6.95
Administering Agencv
County
Rosevjlle
Fire Chief
Anthony L. rink
916/781-0185
RcseviJle. Fire Dtpanmeni
Fire Prevention Bureau
401 Oak SL, Suite 402
Roseville, CA 95678
Sacramento
Fire Inspector II
William McNairnie
916^64-5480
Fax: 916/264-7079
Sacramenta City Fire Department
Hazardous Material Division
1231TSu-«i Suite 401
Sacramento, CA 95814-2979
Sacramento
Sacramento County
HazaMat Program Manager
Robert Knight
916/386-6160
Fax: 916/386-6674
Sacramento County Environments] MgL
Hazardous Material Division
8475 JackJonRd., Suite 230
Sacramento, CA 95826
Sacramento
San Benito County
Emergency Services Coordinator
Margie M. Riopel
403/637-6017
Fix: iQS/673-?095
San Beniio Counrj- Emergency Services
Hazardous MaicriaJ Division
498 Fifih Su-ees
Hoilisier, CA 95023
San Beniio
San Bernardino County
Dcpuly Direcior
Peicr Brieny
909/387-3200
Fax: 909/387^323
San Bernardino Coursry Health Ospanment
Environmentai Heajih Servica
3B5 Noah Arrowhead Avenue
San Bernardino, CA 92415-Q1&0
San Bernardino
San Clemente
FLre Marshal
Gene Begnell •
714/361-3245
Fax: 714/498-0052
San Ckmcnie Fire Department
Hazardous Ma'xrial Division
100 Avenida Presidio
San Clemenie, CA 92672
Orange
San Diego County
Deputy Dirsctor
Gary R, Stephany
619/338-2211
Fa^: 619/228-2174
San Diego County Heajih Services Depi.
Environ, Health Services Haz
P.O. Box 85261
San Diego, CA 92136-5261
San Diego
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Agencies Designated to Administer
the Hazardous Material Release Response Plans and Inventory Program
California Health and Safety Code Chapter 6.95
Administering A°encv
Address
County
San Francisco County
SiitCont, C1H
415/554-2733
Fax: "15/554-2772
San Francisco Couniy Health Department
Hazardous Material Division
101 Grove Street, Room 207
San Franc:sco, CA 94102
San Francisco
San Gabriel
Fire Chief
Gene Murphy
Ciiy of Sin Gabriel
Hazmai Division
532 West Mission Drive
San Gabrisi, California 91778
Los Angeles
-ax:
San Joaquin County
OES Director
Ron Baldwin
209/468-3962
Fax; 209/944-9011
San Joaquin Couniy Emergency Services
Room 650. Counhousc
222 Easi Vv'ebcr Avenue
Stockton. CA 95202
San Joaouin
San Leandro
Hazardous Materials Coordinator
Michael 3aiaJdin
510/577-3319
Fiv. 510/577-329S
San LeaniiD Fire Depanmeni
Haiaidous Msisriai Division
S35"Easi ".^ih Street
SM Lear.cro, CA 94577
Alameda
San Luis Obispo
RazN^i Coordinaar
Michaei Smir.
305/5-738C
Fa*: S05/543-S019
San Luis Obispo Ciiy Fire Department
Haiardous Maiiriai Division
748 ?,;smo Sceei
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo County
Environmental Health Officer
Jerry LcMoins
805/783-55^4
San Luis Obispo Couniy Public HeaJLh
Division of Environmental Health
San Luis Obispo
San Lu:s Obispo, CA 934(36
San Mateo County
Aisisiam Dirtcior
Jennifer Stone
415/363-S305
San Mziea Couniy Environmental Health
Couniy Office Building
590 Hamilton Street
Redwood City, CA 94063
San Maiec
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Agencies Designated to Administer
the Hazardous Material Release Response Plans and Inventory Program
California Health and Safety Code Chapter 6.95
Administering Agency
Address
Courtly
San Rafael
Fire Chief
Robert E. Marcucci
415/485-3304
Fax: 415/453-1627
San Rafael Fire Department
Hazardous Material Division
1039 "C'Stresi
San Rafael, CA 94901
Mann
Santa Ana
Captain
Bob Runnells
714/647-5700
Fax: 714/647-5779
Santa Ana Fire. Department
Hazardous Material Division
1439 Souih Broadway
Sania Ana, CA 92707
Orange
Santa Barbara County
Program Manager
Curtis A. Baiion
S05/346-S472
Fax: 805346-S4S5
Santa Barbara Counry Environmental Health
Hazardous Material Division
120 Cremona, Suite "C"
Goleia, CA93117
Santa Barbara
Santa Clara County
Deputy Director
Erwin Kochier
408/299-6930
Fa*: iOS/298-616i
Sania Clara Couniy Health Depanmeni
Toxics Cnnuo] Division
2220 Moorpark Avenue
San Jose. CA 95128
Sama Clara
Santa Cruz County
HazMai Program Manager
Sieve Schneider
408/454-2022
Fax: 408/454-2433
Santa Cruz County Environmer.ial Huluh
Government Center, Rm 312
701 Ocean Street
Santa Cruz. CA 95G60
SarraCruz
Santa Fe Springs
Fiie Marshal
Stanley D. Boeuchcr
310/944-9713 -
. Fa*: 310/941-1817
Santa Fe Springs Fire Department
Environ. Protection Division - Hai Mat
11300 Greenstone Avenue
Santa Ft Springs, CA 90670
Los Angeles
Sanla Monica
Toxic Chemical Coordinator
Brian Johnson
310/458-8228
Fas: 310/393-1279
City of Santa Monica
Environmental Program Division
200 Santa Monica Pier, Suite E
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Los Angeles
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Agencies Designated to Administer
the Hazardous Material Release Response Plans and Inventory Program
California Health and Safety Code Chapter 6.95
A dmin ist e rin g A gencv
Address
Countv
Santa Paula
Fue Marshal
Robert B. Flail
805/933^1265
Fa*: 305/565-5278
Santa Paula Fire Department
Fire Prevention Bureau
970 Ventura Sueei
Santa Paula. CA 93060
Ventura
Santa Rosa
Fire Marshal
Ken Wagner
707/524-5311
Fax; 707/524-5070
Santa Rosa Fire DepL
Hazardous Material Division
2300 County Ceniir Dr., Sic, 221A
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Sonoma
Scotts Valley
Hazardous Maimal Officer
John Justice
408/438-0211
Fax: 408/438-0383
Scous VaJley Fire Proi^rion District
Hazardous Material Division
7 Erba Lane
Scons Valley ,CA 95066
Santa Cruz
Sebastopol
Chief
John Zar.z:
107/^23-806'!
: 707/823- 1135
Sebasiopol Fire Deparment
Hazardous Mnimai Division
7425 Bogtda Avenue
Sebasiopol, CA 95472
Sonoma
Shasta County
Director
Russ Muil
916/225-57 37
Fas: 916/025-5189
Shasia Couniy EnvironmentaJ Health
Depanmeni of Rtsource Managemenv
1640 Wesi Suest
Redding, CA 96001
Sierra County
Chairman
Jerry McCafftty
916/994-3520
Fax; 916/994-3319
Sierra County Board of Supervisors
P.O. Drawer D
Downeyville, CA 95936
Sierra
Sierra Madre
Fire Chief
Ed Tracy
818/355-1414
Fax:
Sierra MadreFUE Prevendon Depanmeni
Fire Prevention DepL / Haz Mat
242 Wesi Sierra Madre Blvd.
S ierra Madre, CA 91024
Los Angeles
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Agencies Designated to Administer
the Hazardous Material Release Response Plans and Inventory Program
California Health and Safety Code Chapter 6.95
Administering Agencv
Address
Countv
Siskiyou County
Director
Dr. Robert W. Bayu&
916/W2-8230
Fax;
Siskiyou County Public Health Department
Hazardous Material Division
806 Souih Main Street
Yreka.CA 96097
Siskiybu
Solano County
Environ menial Health Supervisor
DaveEubanks
707/421 -6770
Fax;
Solano Coumy Environmental Management
Hazardous Material Division
601 Texas Street
Fairfield, CA 9<533
Solano
Sonoma
Assistant Chief
Steve J, Marier
707/996-2102
Fax; 707/938-8775
Sonoma City Fire Department
Hazardous Material Division
32Peuen Street
Sonoma, CA 95*76
Sonoma
Sonoma County
Administrauve AssisLan
Sophia Galifara
707/527-1132
Fax: 707/527-1172
Sonoma County Fire Services Department
Hazardous Maariai Division
2300 County Cemer Dr. Suite 221A
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Sonoma
South Pasadena
Firs Chief
William Eisele
Souih Pasadena Fire
Hazmai Division
14)4 Mission Street
South Pasader.s, CaJIfcmia 9103Q-3299
Los Angeles
rax:
Stanislaus County
Program Manager
Ted Garcia
209/525^4150
• Fax: 209/525-4163
Stanislaus County Environmental Resources
Hazardous Material Division
1716 Morgan Read
Modesic, CA 9535S
Stanislaus
Suiter. County
Director
Gray Kraus
916/741-7370
Fax: 916/141-7109
Suuer County Fire Depanment
Hazartlous Material Division
P.O.Box 1555
YubaCity. CA 95992
Sutler
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Agencies Designated to Administer
the Hazardous Material Release Response Plans and Inventory Program
California Health and Safety Code Chapter 6.95
Administering Agencv
Address
County
Taft
Fire Chief
Vance Brannon
805/765-4136
Fax: S05/765-2480
Tafl Fire Dtpznmcni
Hazardous Maurial Division
801 Center Street
Tafl.CA 93268
Kern
Tehama County
Director of Environmental Health
Les Merer
916/527-8020
Fax: 916/529-0980
Tehama County Environmental Health
Environ. Health HazMat
633 Washington SL, Rm 36
Red Bluff, CA 96080
tcnama
Torrance
John Kuiluk
110/618-2973
Fax: 310DS1-7506
Tornmce nre Department
Hazardous Msieriai Division
3031 Torranct Blvd.
Torrance.CA 90501
Los Angeles
Trinity County
Associate planner
Tom Siokeiy
?!6/623-135i
F3.x: 916/623—27
Trinity Coumy Transportation and Planning
Haiajtious Material Division
P.O. 3os 2490
Wuve.-villc, CA 96093-2^90
! nr.ity
Tulare County
Envuor.mental HeaJiJi Specialist
Mark Bajrsiow
209/733-6441
Fax: 209/733-6932
Tularc County Health Depanmeni
Environmental Health
County Civic Ccr.ie:
Visaiia, CA 93291
ulare
Tuolumne County
Director
Walter Kruse
209/533-5990
Fax: 209/533-5698
Tuoiumne County Environmental Division
Hazardous Material Division
2 South Green Street
Sonora, CA 95370
Tuoiumne
Union City
Hazardous Mai£ri2ls Inspector
Clifford Young
510/471-1.424x369
Fax: 510/O5-7318
Union City Fire Department
Hazardous Material Division
34C09 AJvarado Miles Road
Union City, CA 94587
AJameda
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Agencies Designated to Administer
the Hazardous Material Release Response Plans and Inventory Program
California Health and Safety Code Chapter 6.95
Administering Agency
Address
County
Ventura
HazMai Officer
Brian Qark
805/339^300
Fax: 805/650-3016
Vemurs Ciiy Fire Department
Hazardous Maierial Division
1425 Dowcll Drive
Ventura, CA 93003
VCUU73
Ventura County
Chief
Bob Roper
805/389-9710
Fax: 805/388^1364
Ventura County Fire Protection Disirici
Hazardous MaiE.nial Division'
165 Duriey Avtnue
Camarilla, CA 93Q13
Ver.un
Vernon
Health Director
Norman J. Michiels
213/583-8811
Fax: 213/583-4451
Vernon Fire Department
Hazardous Material Division
^305 Sania Ft Avenue
Vemon.CA 90058
Los Aneelts
Victorvilte
Hazardous Maisrial SpcciaJisi
Greg Coon
6)9/955-5227
Fix: 6i9/245-7243
Viciorville Fire Depanrneni
Hazmal Division
14343 Civic Drive
Viciorviile, Caufomia 92392-2399
San3smardino
Viclorville
Greg Coon
619(955-5229
Fax: 619/245-7243
Viciorville Fire Department
Hazardous MaieriaJ
SET Bernardino
"Watsonville
Chief
Gary Smiih
408/728-6062
Fax: 408/728-6J73
Waisonvilie Fire Depanment
Hazardous Material Division
IIS Second Street'
Wauonvillt, CA 95076
SaniaCruz
Westminster
Fire Marsha]
Donald Ksrr
714/898-1065x100
Fax: 714/373^684
V/tsuninsierFirePrevenuon Bureau
Hazardous Material Division
8200 Westminster Blvd. Bldg. #1
V/esuninsier, CA 92683
Orange
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Agencies Designated to Administer
he Hazardous Material Release Response Plans and Inventory Program
California Health and Safety Code Chapter 6.95
Administering Agency Ajiduss County
Yolo County •' , Yolo County Office of Emergency Services Yolo
Emergency Services Cooriinaior Hazardous Material Division
Dan McCaflia 35 North Cstionwood Street
916/666-8930 ' ,. Woodland, CA
Fax: 916/656-8909
"Yuba County Yuba County Office of Emergency Services Yuba
Director OES Haiardous Mausrial Division
Kelly Purdom 933 14lh Street
916*741-6254 , hdarysvilie, CA 95901
Fax: 916/142-7925
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REMAINING MSO LA-LS/EPA BOUNDARY MAPS
LOS ANGE-ESVENTURA COUNTY UNE TO SANTA BARBARA/SAN LUIS CB1SPO CCUNTY UNE
• INDE3 DEVELOPMENT
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COMMANDING OFFICER MARINE SAFETY OFFICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY/U.S.
EPA BOUNDARY
ILC.l Description. Begin at Highway 1 at the Santa Barbara/San Luis Obispo County
line at the Santa Maria River, north on Highway 1 to Highway 35 near San
Francisco; west on Highway 35 to the Great Highway; north on the Great
Highway to the intersection with Point Lobos Avenue; Point Lobos Avenue east to
Geary Blvd.; Geary Blvd. east to Highway 1; Highway 1 north to Marina Blvd.;
Marina Blvd. east to Laguna Street; Laguna Street south to Bay Street; Bay Stteet
east to intersection with State Belt railroad tracks; State Belt railroad tracks south
along the Embarcadero to Third Street; Third Street south to Highway 101;
Highway 101 south to Highway 237; Highway 237 east to intersection with
Southern Pacific railroad tracks; Southern Pacific railroad tracks north to
intersection with Highway 880 (approximately 1/2 mile south of 98th Avenue
exit); Highway 880 north to intersection with Southern Pacific Railroad tracks
near Albany; Southern Pacific railroad tracks north and east until intersection wilh
Highway 4 (approximately 2 miles east of Antioeh); Highway 4 east to 1-5 at
Stockton; 1-5 north to Highway 80; Highway 80 west to Highway 113; Highway
113 south to Highway 12; Highway 12 west to Highway 80; Highway 80 west to
Highway 680; Highway 680 south to Highway 780; Highway 780 west to
Highway 80; Highway 80 west to Highway 29; Highway 29 north to HighwayU7;
Highway 37 west to Highway 101 near Ignacio; Highway 101 south to Route 1 at
Marin City; Route 1 north to Usal Road near Rockport; Usal Road north to
Chemise Mountain Road; Chemise Mountain Road north to Shelter Cove Road;
Shelter Cove Road west to Kings Peak Road; Kings Peak Road north to Wilder
Ridge Road; Wilder Ridge Road north to Mattole Road; Mattole Road west and
north to Highway 1 (Femdale); Highway 1 north to Highway 101 (Fembridge);
Highway 101 north to Front Street; Front Street west to A Street; A Street north to
Sixth Street; Sixth Street west to Pebble Beach Drive; Pebble Beach Drive north to
Washington Blvd.; Washington Blvd. east to Lake Earl Drive; Lake Earl Drive
north to Highway 101; Highway 101 north to the California/Oregon border.
II.C.2 MSQ San FmnciscQ Bay/UJL EPA^Boundary-Maps.
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ANNEXffl
STATE OF ARIZONA RESPONSE INFORMATION
ffl.l Spill Notification/Reporting Requirements
The discharger/responsible party shall notify the following agencies of spills of oil or
hazardous substances:
(A) Fixed-Site Facilities:
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality
Emergency Response Unit
(602) 257-2330 or 390-7894 (after 5:00 p.m.)
(602) 223-2212 - 24 Hour Number
(B) Transportation Incidents:
The Arizona Department of Public Safety
(602) 223-2212 - 24 Hour Number
(C) The National Response Center
1 (800) 424-8802
HI.2 Spill Coordination/Response Procedures
The position of State On-Scene Coordinator (SOSC) is established within the State Plan.
AH State resources and activities are coordinated through the SOSC, in cooperation with
the local government on-scene commander.
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality is the State On-Scene Coordinator for
spill incidents at fixed-site facilities.
The Arizona Department of Public Safety - Commercial Vehicle Safety
Specialist/Hazardous Materials Officer is the State On-Scene Coordinator for
transportation spill incidents.
Requests for Federal assistance (Federal On-Scene Coordinator) shall be coordinated by
the SOSC.
HI.3 Funding Availability
The following fund sources are available to provide assistance in the recovery from
hazardous materials incidents within the State of Arizona:
(A) Governor's Emergency Proclamation for Hazardous Materials - provides for the
use of the Governor's emergency fund for emergency response/cleanup operations
associated with hazardous materials incidents. This fund is utilized when there is
immediate threat to life and health and the potential responsible party or local
government does not have the capability or financial resources for the cleanup.
This fund is administered by the Arizona Division of Emergency Management -
Hazardous Materials Section.
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(B) The Water Quality Assurance Revolving Fund (WQARF) - provides for the
monitoring, assessing, identifying, locating and evaluating the degradation,
destruction, loss of or threat to the waters of the State resulting from a release of a
hazardous substance to the environment. This fund is administered by the
Arizona Department of Environmental Quality - Emergency Response Unit
m.4 State Contingency Plans
For a copy of the Arizona Hazardous Materials Response and Recovery Plan contact:
Arizona Division of Emergency Management
Hazardous Materials Section
5636 East McDowell Road
Phoenix, A2 85008
(602) 231-6326
HI.5 Designated State On-Scene Representative for Dispersant Decisions - Not Applicable
HL6 ArizQnjj JERCjSjate Emergency Response Commission)
As provided by Sections 301 and 303 of SARA, the SERC of each state, appointed by the
Governor, is to designate emergency planning districts, appoint LEPCs, supervise and
coordinate their activities, and review local emergency response plans. The SERC also
establishes procedures for receiving and processing requests from the public for
information generated by SARA Title in reporting requirements and designates an
information coordinator.
Arizona SERC Chairperson: William D. Lockwood
5736 E. McDowell Road
Phoenix, A2 85008
(602) 244-0504
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COUNTY
Apache
Cochlse
Cnconino
Gila
ARIZONA
EMERGENCY SERVICES DIRECTORS OR CONTACTS AND LEPC CHAIRPERSONS
EMERGENCY SERVICES TELEPHONE
C. Art Lee
Sheriff
P.O. Box 518
St. Johns, AZ 85936
Clarence Bigelow
County Manager
P.O. Box 428
St. Johns, AZ 85936
Jody N. Klein
Director
Emergency Services
619 Melody Lane
Bisbee, AZ 85603
William L. Towler
Director
Emergency Services
County Admin. Complex
219 E. Cherry
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Carmen Corso
Emergency Services
Gila County Courthouse
1400 E. Ash Street
Globe, AZ 85501
(602)
337-4321 24 hr.
(602)
337-4364 x204
(602)
432-9450
(602)
779-6716
774-4523 sheriff
(602)
425-3231 X360
425-4745 home
425-4449 sheriff
LEPC CHAIRPERSON
Larry (Von) Stradling
Salt Rivei Project
Box 1018
St. Johns, AZ 85936
Mr. Reg Campbell
6641 S. Ranch Road
Hereford, AZ 85615
same
same
TELEPHONE
(602)
337-2055
(602)
533-3959
378-2149 home
same
same
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ARIZONA
EMERGENCY SERVICES DIRECTORS OR CONTACTS AND LEPC CHAIRPERSONS
COUNTY
Graham
Greenlee
EMERGENCY SERVICES TELEPHONE
Joe Carter
County Manager
800 Main Slreel
County Courthouse
Safford, AZ 85546
Philip A. Ronnerud
Director
Emergency Services
County Courthouse/Box 908
Clifton, AZ 85533
(602)
428-3250 24 hrs.
(602)
865-4762
865-2526 home
Currently, there is no LEPC
chairperson.
Contact: James F, Moser,
County Engineer
800 Main Street
Safford, AZ 85546
same
TELEPHONE
(602)
428-0410
428-3141sheriff
same
La Paz
Maricopo
William Verkamp
Director
Emergency Services
Buckskin Fire Dept.
Route 2, Box 721
Parker, AZ 85344
Robert Bishop
Director
Emergency Management
2035 N. 52nd Street
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602)
667-332124 hrs.
(602)
273-14L1
same
same
Thomas Sawyer
Assistant Fire Chief
Phoenix Fire Department
520 W. Van Buren
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602)
256-3189
253-1191 24 hrs.
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ANNEXV
STATE QF NEV ADA RESPQNSJE;
V.L Spill Notification/Reporting Requirements
In addition to reporting spills of oil or hazardous substances in harmful quantities to the
National Response Center (800) 424-8802, Nevada law also requires that the
discharger/responsible party also make a report to the Nevada Division of Emergency
Management at (702) 687-4240 or the Nevada Highway Patrol at 687-5300 (24 hr).
V.2 Spill Coordination/Response Progeduig$
The Nevada Division of Emergency Management is the State coordinating agency for
emergency services; and as such, provides a point of coordination at the State level for
hazardous materials incident reporting, planning, training, response, and recovery.
Emergency Management provides the single point of contact to coordinate needed support
from State, Federal, and private organizations to respond to, and recover from hazardous
materials incidents.
Under Federal regulations and provisions of the Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) the primary responsibility for the control of
hazardous materials resides with the owner, user, shipping agent, carrier, or other
individuals in whose custody the material has been placed. However, in the event of an
incident or accident resulting in loss of control of a hazardous material by the responsible
party, it would ordinarily be the responsibiliry of local government to respond and seek
assistance as necessary. Exceptions would be incidents that occur within State or Federal
jurisdictions such as highways or military installations, or in situations where State or
Federal preemption is mandated by law.
State involvement, with the exceptions noted above, would be at the request of a local
jurisdiction when it has been determined that additional resources or expertise is
necessary to effectively deal with the situation.
Funding Availability
Each participating State agency shall bear and pay all of its administrative and operational
costs and expenses of whatever nature and type - including, but not limited to salaries.
retirement, workman's compensation, etc., incurred in performing emergency response
assistance pursuant to the State plan.
Any repair or replacement costs and expenses incident to loss of property or equipment
belonging to a participating agency shall be bome and paid by such agency.
This section is not intended to preclude any agency from recovering its expenses from
private individuals, insurance companies, entities responsible for a hazardous materials
incident/accident, or special appropriations.
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V.4 State Contingency Plans
For a copy of the State of Nevada Hazardous Materials Operations Support Plan contact
State of Nevada
Division of Emergency Management
Capitol Complex, 2525 S. Carson Street
CaisonCity.NV89710
V_5 Designated State On-Scene Representative for Dispersant Decisions
Not Applicable
V.6 Nevada SERC (State Emergency Response Commission)
As provided by Sections 301 and 303 of SARA, the SERC of each state, appointed by the
Governor, is to designate emergency planning districts, appoint LEPCs, supervise and
coordinate their activities, and review local emergency response plans. The SERC also
establishes procedures for receiving and processing requests from the public for
information generated by SARA Tide UI reporting requirements and designates an
information coordinator.
SERC Chairpersons: Ron Hill, Chairperson
(702) 687-5440
Department of Transportation -
(702) 883-4370 (24 his.)
Capitol Complex
Carson City, NV 89710
Karen Larson, Co-Chair
(702) 455-3530
Park County Manager's Office -
(702) 379-7636 (24 his.)
Bridger Building, 6th Floor
225 Bridger Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89155
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NEVADA
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIRECTORS / CONTACTS AND LEPC CHAIRPERSONS
CITY OR COUNTY
Clark County
Douglas County
Elko County
EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT
Jack Finncy
Henderson
Emergency Management
240 Water Street
Henderson, NV 89118
Rex Shelbume / John Hughes
Emergency Management
500 Casino Center Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89101
Anita Laruy
Emergency Management
2200 Civic Center Drive
North Las Vegas, NV 89030
Dick Mirgon
Director
Emergency Operations
P.O. Box 218
Minden.NV 89423
LT Curt Watson
Emergency Management
775 W. Silver
Elko.NV 89801
TELEPHONE
(702)
565-2165 office
566-0387 home
565-3073 FAX
(702)
383-2888 x305
649-3243
361-0933
324-1667 FAX
(702)
649-0292 office
453-2518 home
(702)
782-9000 office
782-9977 home
(702)
738-3421 office
753-9845 FAX
LEPC CHAIRPERSON
TELEPHONE
Verl Jarvie
Elko City Fire Department
723 Railroad Street
Eldo.NV 89801
(702)
738-3211 24 hr.
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NEVADA
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIRECTORS / CONTACTS AND LEPC CHAIRPERSONS
TELEPHONE LEPC CHAIRPERSON TELEPHONE
CITY OR COUNTY EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT
Carson City
Churchill County
Clark County
Sheila Clements
Coordinator
Emergency Management
2621 Northgate, Suite 59
Carson City, NV 89710
William M. Atkinson
Director
Emergency Management
750 E. Still water St., #21
Fallon, NV 89406
Kalhy Faulx
Emergency Coordinator
333 S. 6th St.
Las Vegas, NV 89101
James P. O'Brien
Boulder City
Emergency Management
6665 W. Gary Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89118
(702)
887-2068 office
887-2112 FAX
(702)
423-3116 24 hr.
423-7702 home
423-6689 FAX
(702)
455-5710 office
382-3002 24 hr.
(702)
455-8220 office
897-1827 home
455-8224 FAX
Captain Lou Buckley
Carson City Fire Department
111 N. Curry Street
Carson City, NV 89703
same
(702)
887-2210 office
887-2209 FAX
same
Karen Larson
Bridger Building
County Manager's Office
225 Bridger Ave., 6th Fl.
Las Vegas, NV 89155
(702)
455-3530
379-7636
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EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIRECTORS / CONTACTS AND LEPC CHAIRPERSONS
TELEPHONE LEPC CHAIRPERSON TELEPHONE
CITY OR COUNTY EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT
Esmerelda County
Eureka County
Humboldt County
Lander County
Scott T. Reed
Director
Emergency Operations
P.O. Box 2707
Silver Peak, NV 89047
Lenny Fiorenzi
Director
P.O. Box 257
Eureka, NV 89316
Henry Mentaberry, Director
Emergency Management
1320 Harmony Road
Winnemucca, NV 89445
Gerald Moone,
Director
P.O. Box 1574
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(702) same
937-2282 office
937-2321 home
485-3524 FAX
(702) same
237-5372 office
237-5252 S.O.
(702)
623-3654 office
623-2244 home
623-2192 FAX
same
Walt Johnstone
Humboldt County Building
DepL
Winnemuca, NV 89445
(702) same
635-2860 office
635-5588 home
635-9425 FAX
same
(702)
623-1214
623-5400
623-6429 24 hr.
same
Lincoln County
Margie Gunn
Director
P.O. Box 314
Panaca, NV 89042
(702)
728-4431 office
728-4659 home
962-5384 FAX
same
same
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NEVADA
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIRECTORS / CONTACTS AND LEPC CHAIRPERSONS
CITY OR COUNTY EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT
Lyon County
Mineral County
Nye County North
Nye County South
Pershing County
Marvin Carr, Director
Chairperson; Emergency
Contact
18Hwy,95ANorth
Yerington.NV 89447
Vernon Poe
Director
P.O. Box 1600
Hawthorne, NV 89415
John Campbell
Director
Emergency Management
P.O. Box 431
Tonopah.NV 89049
Peter Kuhn
Project Manager
Emergency Management
HCR73 Box 15032
Pahrump.NV 89041
Roger Mancebo, Director
Emergency Management
County Courthouse
Lovelock, NV 89419
TELEPHONE
(702)
463-3341 x244 office
463-3204 24 hr.
883-9774 x244
463-3684 home
(702)
945-2484 office
945-5456 home
945-2434 24 hr.
(702)
482-6933 office
482-6993 home
482-3341 FAX
(702)
295-5152 office
727-4072 home
298-5157 FAX
(702)
273-2966 office
273-2351 home
273-7030 FAX
LEPC CHAIRPERSON
same
same
Elizabeth Dewar
HC78
Box 80148
Pahrump,NV 89041
Elizabeth Dewar
HC78
Box 80148
Pahrump.NV 89041
David Ayoob
P.O. Box 820
Lovelock, NV 89419
TELEPHONE
same
same
(702)
727-7226
727-6073 home
727-5344
(702)
727-7226
727-6073 home
727-5344
(702)
273-2246 work
273-7323 home
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NEVADA
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIRECTORS / CONTACTS AND LEPC CHAIRPERSONS
CITY OR COUNTY
Storey County
Washoe County
White Pine County
EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT
Gary Hames, Director
Emergency Management
P.O. Box 976
Virginia Cily, NV 89440
Press Clewe
Administrator
Emergency Management
P.O. Box 11130
Reno, NV 89520-0027
Marilyn McNutt, Director
Emergency Management
Box 150342
Ely, NV 89315-0342
TELEPHONE
(702)
847-0954 office
847-0289 home
847-0987 fax
(702)
328-2095 office
328-1268 pager
328-2436 24 hr.
328-2094 fax
(702)
289-8406 office
289-3594 home
289-1468 fax
LEPC CHAIRPERSON
Michael Mevin
P.O. Box 603
Virginia City. NV 8944(1
same
TELEPHONE
(702)
847-0955 work
847-0905
same
Gary Veserat
P.O. Box 210
Ely.NV 89301-0210
(702)
289-4459 work
289-2615 home
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ANNEX VI
NATURAL RESOURCE TRUSTEE CONTACTS
VL1 FEDERAL TRUSTEE CONTACTS
VL1.1 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Primary: Mr. Andrew A. Leven
Title: Staff Director
Address: U.S.D.A. - Forest Service
Range and Watershed Management Staff
630 Sansorae Street, Rra. 941 A
San Francisco, CA 94111
Tel: (415) 705-2875
24 Hr: (510) 933-9241 (Home)
Fax: (415) 705-2836
Alternate: Gerald Cause
Title: Regional Spill Coordinator
Address: Same as above
Tel: (415) 705-2509
24 Hr: (415) 898-5402
Fax: (415)705-2836
Trustee requires notification when: Any National Forest is threatened.
VI 1.2 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Primary: Ms. Denise Klimas
Title; Coastal Resources Coordinator
Address: U.S. EPA Region K (H-1-2)
75 Hawthorne Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
Tel: (415)744-3126
24 Hr: Contact through SSC
Fax: (415)744-3123
Alternate: Mr. Dave Kennedy
Title: Division Chief
Address; Hazardous Materials Response & Assessment Division
BIN C15700
7600 San Point Way, N.E.
Seattle, WA 98115
Tel: (206) 526-6326
24 Hn (206)526-6317
Fax: (206) 526-6329
Trustee requires notification when: Oil or hazardous substance spill to coastal waters and
streams and whenever salmon and/or trout resources are involved.
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VI 1.3 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
(A) United States Army
Primary:
Title:
Address:
Tel:
24 Hr:
Fax:
Alternate:
Title;
Address:
Tel:
24 Hr:
Fax:
Maj. Martin
Chief, Emergency Operations Center -
Headquarters, Sixth Army Operations Center
Presidio of San Francisco, CA 94129
(415) 561-5671 Ext. 3014
(415) 561-2497 (OPCEN)
(415) 561-3737
Major John Dashiell
Emergency Operations Center
Headquarters, sixth Army Operations Center
Presidio of San Francisco, CA 94129
(415)561-3893
(415)561-5671
(415) 561-3737
Trustee requires notification when: Incidents are attributable to, or impact property
controlled by U.S. Army facilities.
(B) United States Navy
Primary:
Tide:
Address:
Tel:
Fax:
Alternate:
Tide:
Address:
Tel:
24 Hr:
Fax:
LL Commander Jerry Abbott, Operations Office (Response)
Commander Naval Base - San Diego
937 North Harbor Dr.
San Diego, CA 92132
(619)532-1824
(619)532-3181
Mr. David C. Fischer
Environmental Engineering Program Coordinator
Commander Naval Base
San Diego, CA 92132
(619) 532-2224
(619)532-1820
(619)532-2288
Trustee requires notification when: Incidents are attributable to, or impact property
controlled by Navy or Marine Corps facilities.
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VL1.4 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Primary;
Title:
Address:
Tel:
Fax:
Alternate:
Title:
Address:
Tel:
24 Hr:
Fax:
Trustee requires notification when: (To Be Developed)
VL1.6 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Mr. Allen Reraick
Emergency Response Coordinator
U.S. Department of Energy
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
P.O. Box808-L575
Liveiraore, CA 94550
(510)422-0688
(510)423-5650
(To Be Designated)
EMAIL CODE: R9DOI
Primary:
Title:
Address:
Tel:
24 Hr:
Fax:
Alternate:
Title:
Address:
Tel-
Fax:
Ms. PatticiaS. Port
Regional Environmental Officer
U.S. Department of the Interior
600 Harrison Street
Suite 515
San Francisco, CA 94107-1376
(415) 744-4090
(415) 431-4884 (Home)
(415) 744-4121
Tracey Queripel
Secretary
U.S. Department of the Interior
600 Harrison Street
Suite 515
San Francisco, CA 94107-1376
(415)744-4090
(415)744-4121
Trustee requires notification when: A spill or potential spill impacts fish, wildlife, or their
habitat. Also, an incident that does or may impact lands, facilities or natural resources
managed by the National Park Service (NFS), Bureau of Land Management (BLM),
Minerals Management Service (MMS), Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), Bureau of
Reclamation (BR), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) or Indian Tribes,
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VL2 STATE TRUSTEE CONTACTS
VL2.1 STATE OF ARIZONA
EMAIL CODE: R9AZ
Primary;
Tide:
Address:
Tel:
24 Hr:
Fax:
Alternate:
Title:
Address:
Tel:
24 Hr:
Fax:
Mr. Edward Z. Fox
Director
Arizona Department of Environmental Quality
3033 N, Central Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 207-2203
(602) 257-2330
(602) 257-6948
Mr. William Wiley
Asst. Director, Office of Waste Programs
Arizona Department of Environmental Quality
3033 N. Central Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 207-2204
(602) 257-2330
(602) 257-6948
Trustee requires notification through the Department's Emergency Response Unit when:
A release or threatened release of hazardous substance has the potential for damage to
state natural resources.
VI.2.2 STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Primary:
Title:
Address:
Tel:
24 Hr:
Fax:
Alternate:
Title:
Address:
Mr. Pete Bontadelli
Administrator
California Department of Fish and Game
P.O. Box 944209
Sacramento, CA 94244-2090
(916)445-8285
(916) 852-0045
(916) 323-0774
Mr. Don Lollock
Chief, Scientist Program - OSPR
California Department of Fish and Game
P.O. Box 944209
Sacramento, CA 94244-2090
Tel: Same as above
Trustee requires notification when: (To Be Developed)
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VL2.3 STATE OF NEVADA
Primary; Mr. Joseph Quinn
Title: Chief, Operations
Address: Nevada Division of Emergency Management
Capitol Complex
2525 S. Carson Street
Carson City, NV 89710
Tel: (702) 687-4240
24 tir, (702) 687-5300 (Highway Patrol) Pager #275
Fax: (702) 687-6788
Alternate: James P. Hawke
Title: Director, Division of Emergency Management
Address: Capitol Complex
2525 S. Carson Street
Carson City, NV 89710
Tel: (702) 687-4240
24 Hr: (702) 687-5300 (Highway Patrol)
Fax: (702) 687-6788
Trustee requires notification when: (To Be Developed)
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REGION |X DQD FACnJTIES/PRE-DESIGNATED...FQS.CS
Annex VII is being updated by the DOD , Emergency Operations Center, and will be included
when received by Resources Applications, Inc.
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ANNgX Vffl
FISH AND WILDLIFE
The purpose of this section is to provide direction regarding response to oil or hazardous material
incidents that cause injury to fish and wildlife or their habitats in USEPA Region IX, Mainland.
VHL1 Federal
In 1990, the President of the United States signed the Oil Pollution Act (OPA-90)
requiring the development of a "fish and wildlife response plan" in consultation with the
USFWS (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service), the DOC (Department of Commerce) NOAA
(National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration), and other interested parties including
the State fish and wildlife agencies. OPA-90 requires that the fish and wildlife response
plan include "immediate and effective protection, rescue, rehabilitation of, and the
minimization of risk or damage to, fish and wildlife resources and habitat that are harmed
or that may be jeopardized by a discharge." The fish and wildlife response plan required
by OPA-90 has been renamed, "Fish and Wildlife and Sensitive Environment Plan." The
USFWS has divided the country into seven regions. Each USFWS Region has an
administering office (Tab A). Lists of rehabilitation centers compiled from USFWS
Regional Offices, the United States Coast Guard (USCG) ACPs, and the California
Department of Fish and Game (DFG) Office of Oil Spill Prevention and Response
(OSPR) is included as Tab B.
The USCG has worked closely with the DFG OSPR to incorporate Federal fish and
wildlife regulations into their ACPs in a "Wildlife Recovery" section (Annex J, Tab N of
the USCG Plans). This section represents the first effort to show the responsibilities and
capabilities of the organizations and agencies involved in the management of marine
wildlife. It also provides an outline for a California Wildlife Response Plan that will be
developed over the next few years. The section deals with wildlife capture, handling, and
transportation activities that would take place under the authority of the Incident
Command during spill response and cleanup along the California coast. It should be used
in conjunction with this plan.
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V.m.2 State
A. ARIZONA
Wildlife rehabilitation is accomplished at and coordinated through the Arizona
Game and Fish Commission's Adobe Mountain Wildlife Center. The Adobe
Mountain Center is administered by ihe Arizona Game and Fish Commission.
The Center will provide rehabilitation for injured wildlife or will coordinate
rehabilitation with other appropriate Arizona agencies.
Emergency Contact: Sandy Gate
Arizona Game and Fish Commission
Adobe Mountain Wildlife Center
117 and Pinacle Peak Rd.
Phoenix, Arizona
Phone Numbers: After 5:00 p.m.: (602) 789-3201 or
24-hour: (602) 227-0092 (beeper)
Direct: (602)582-9806
Through Game and Fish Commission:
(602)789-3371 or 789-3372
Mailing address: 2222 W. Greenway Road
Phoenix, AZ 85023-4399
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B. CALIFORNIA
Wildlife rehabilitation is coordinated through the DFG (California Department of
Fish and Game) OSPR (Office of Oil Spill Prevention and Response). California
legislation State Bill (SB) 2040 (1990) parallels some provisions of OPA-90 in
requiring the Administrator of the OSPR to develop contingency plans for the
protection of fish and wildlife, assess damages to natural resources, establish
rescue and rehabilitation stations for marine wildlife, and require restoration plans
for wildlife habitat following spills. Additionally, owners and operators of marine
facilities and vessels are required to prepare and submit an oil spill contingency
plan to the OSPR. The OSPR provides a guidance document for use in the
preparation of marine facility and vessel oil spill contingency plans for oiled
wildlife care. This guidance document is included in Tab E of Annex VHI.
Updated copies can be obtained from the Department of Fish and Game, Office of
Oil Spill Prevention and Response, Scientific Division, P.O. Box 944209,
Sacramento, CA 94244-2090 or by calling Paul Kelly at (916) 323-4335.
During future oil spills in California, a wildlife response will be initiated by the
OSPR 24-hour dispatch center.
Emergency Contact: Pete Bontadelli
California DFG, OSPR
Phone Numbers: 24-hour Dispatch: (916)445-0045
Responsible State and Federal trustee agencies will be contacted immediately
along with wildlife rescue and rehabilitation volunteer organizations. A list of
California rehabilitation centers provided by OSPR is included in Tab F of Annex
VTfl. The list is sorted by city for easy use during a response.
The only wildlife species for which specific oil spill contingency planning has
been developed is the California Sea Otter. The contingency plan for the Otter is
incorporated in the USCG Plan's Wildlife Recovery section (see Tab D of Annex
VET).
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME
SacramaniD. 1*15 9th Street
REGCNALOFRCS5 •
Region I Redding, 601 Locust Stniat
Region 1! Ranrito Cordova. 1701 Nimous Roac
Region 111 Napa. 7329 Silverado Trail
Region IV Fresno, 1234 £. Shaw Ave.
Region V Long Baach, 330 Goiden Shore, Suite
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California Department of Fish and Game Regional Managers
Region I: Banky Curtis
601 Locust SL (Box 1480)
Redding, CA 90061
(916) 225-2300
Pollution Response Coordinator: Warden Chuck Konvalin
Region 2: James Messersmith
1701 Nimbus Road
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916)355-0978
Pollution Response Coordinator: Warden Gary Hobgood
Region 3: Brian Hunter
7329 Siverado Trail, Napa, CA 94599
(707)944-2011
Pollution Response Coordinator. Capt, Ryan Broddrick
Region 4i George Nokes
1234 E Shaw Ave.
Fresno, CA 93710
Pollution Response Coordinator; Warden Rob Flourke
Region 5; Fred Worthley
330 Golden Shore, Suite 50
Long Beach, CA 90802
(213)590-5113
Pollution Response Coordinator. Li Reed Smith
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C. NEVADA
The Nevada OES will contact the Nevada Department of Wildlife and the
USFWS if fish or wildlife or their habitats are threatened or impacted by an oil or
hazardous material spill. The Nevada Department of Wildlife, Game Division has
rehabilitation centers in each of its three regions,
Nevada Department of Wildlife, Game Division - (702) 688-1529
Regipn1 - Northwestern Nevada
Emergency Contact: Nancy Laird
Wild Animal Infirmary
Phone Numbers: (702) 849-0345
Mailing address: 155 Puma
Washoe Valley, NV 89704
Region n - Northeastern Nevada
Emergency Contact: Joe Dean
(birds only)
Phone Numbers: (702) 753-6657
Mailing address: 556 E. Charlwood Court
Spring Creek, NV 89801
Region HI - Southern Meyada
Emergency Contact: Lisa Ross
Wild Wing
Phone Numbers: (702) 658-0166
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TAB A to ANNEX VH1
U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE REGIONAL OFFICES
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11E<;10NAI< OFFICE nOUNDA KIKS
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OTHER OFFICES
TITLE
NAME
OFFICE NUMBER
WASHINGTON OFFICE WO
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Department of the interior
1849 C Street, NW
Washincton. DC 20240 .
John . urner
Director
Richard (Dick! Smith
Deputy Director-Line
Bruce Blanchard
Deputy Director-Staff
REGIONAL OFFICES (RO)
REGION 1 - Pacific Region ,
California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Washington,
and Trust Territories of the racific
U.S. Fish and Wildlife- Service
911 NE 11 Avenue
Portland, OR 97232-4181
Marvin PServer;
Recionai Director
Bil! Martin
Deputy Reaionai Director
202-208-4717
202-208-4545
202-208^545
503-231-6118
Fax: 503-231-6259
REGION 2 - Southwest Region
Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
P.O. Box 1306
500 Gold Avenue, SW
AlbuQueraue, NM 37103
John Rogers
Regional Director
Lynn Starnss
Deputy Regional Director
505-756-232-1
F.ax: 505-776-2290
REGION 3 - North-Central Region
Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
1 Federal Drive
Fort Sneiiing, MN 55111-4056
Joseph "Sam" Marter
Regional Director
Marvin Moriarry
Deputy Regional Director
612-725-3563
Fax: 612-725-3508
No. common to RD,
DRD and ail ARD's
612-725-3500
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OTHER OFFICES
*!TL= ' NAME OFFICE NUMSER
REGION 4 - Southeast Region
Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North
Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service James W. Pultiam, Jr. .404-331-3588
Richard 3. Russall Federal Regional Direc:;,-
Buiiding, Room 1200 Fax: 404-730-2917
75 Spring Street, SW John fl. Eadie
Atlanta, GA 30303 Deputy Regional Director
REGION 5 - Northeast Region
Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey,
Nev>/ York, Pennsylvania, Rhode island, Vermont, Virginia, Wast Virginia
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Servics Ron Lambsrtson 413-253-8200
300 Westgate Drive Regional Director
Hadisy, MA 01002 ' Fax:413-253-8400
(SJancy Kaufman
Deputy Regional Director
REGION 7 - Alaska Region
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Servics Wait Stiegiitz 907-736-3542
1011 East Tudor Road Regional Director
Anchorage, AK 99503 Fax; 907-786-3305
David Alien
Deputy Regional Director
REGION 3 - Research
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Doug Buffington 202-208-6393
Main Interior Building "~ Regional Director Fax: 202-208-4674
1849 C Street, NW, Room 3245
Washington, DC 20240 Susanna Mayer 703-358-1801
Deputy Regional Director
{Arlington address below, MS 725)
North American Waterfowl i
Wetiands Office (\AW\VO)
Arlington Square Building Bob Streeter 703-358-1784
4401 N. Fairfax Drive Executive Director
Arlington, VA 22203
MS 340 Denise Sheehan 703-358-1784
Assistant Director Fax; 703-358-2202
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TAB JJD ANMEXJVIU
WILDLIFE REHABILITATION CENTERS - CALIFORNIA AND NEVADA
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WILDLIFE REHABILITATION CENTERS - CALIFORNIA
(Alphabetical by Cily)
Note: USFWS follows USFWS Federally Peimiued Migratory Bird Rehabilitation Centers; USCG follows
Rehabilitation Centers included in the USCG Plans; and * follows Rehabilitation Centers lisled with California DFG OSPR.
CITY
Agua Dulca
Alpine
Altadena
Anaheim
Anderson
Apple Valley
Arcalu
AfiRMCY AND/OR CONTACT
Barbara Hal)
Project Wildlife
Linda McMnrray
James A. Bishop
Shasta Wildlife Rescue
Barbara Williams
Humboldt Wildlife Care Center
SQlfRCE
USFWS
+
USFWS
USCG
*
USFWS
USFWS
USFWS
*
USFWS
*
ADDRESS
33550 Domino Hill
AguaDulce.CA 91350
764 Glen Oaks
Alpine, CA 92001
363 East Vinehill Drive
Alladena, CA 91001
2128 Lullaby Lane
Anaheim, CA 92K04
P.O.Box 1173
Anderson, CA 96007
14367 Erie Road
AppteValtey.CA 92307
P.O. Box 4141
Arcaia,CA 95521
TELEPHONE
(805) 268-0787
(818) 398-0430
(714) 635-3368
(916) 365-9453
(619) 241-7744
Armenia
Fort Roosevelt Science Center
USFWS P.O. Box 164
Armenia, CA 93202
(209) 582-8970
Auburn
Gold Country Wildlife Rescue
P.O. Box 4162
Auburn, CA 95604
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WILDLIFE REHABILITATION CENTERS - CALIFORNIA
(Alphabetical by City)
Note: USFWS follows USFWS Federally Permitted Migratory Bird Rehabilitation Centers; USCG follows
Rehabilitation Centers included in the USCG Plans; and * follows Rehabilitation Centers listed with California DFG OS PR
CITY AGENCY AND/OR CONTACT
Bakersfield Facility for Animal Care and Treatment (FACT)
California State University, Bakersfield :
SOURCE ADDRESS
* Bakersfield, CA 93303
TELEPHONE
(805) 664-3167
664-3021
664-3089
Bakersfield
Ted Murphy
USFWS 9001 SlockdaJe Highway
BakersfiEld, CA 93309
Berkeley
International Bird Rescue Research Center
USFWS
USCG
*
699 Potter St.
Berkeley. CA 94710
(510) 841-9086
Big Bear City Red-tall Research Foundation, Inc.
Big Bear Lake George Miller
Big Bear Lake Big Bear Valley Recreation & Park
Burney Durney Falls Wildlife Rescue
Calabasas Gayle Anne Burford
USFWS
USFWS
USFWS
USFWS
*
USFWS
P.O. Box 2486
Big Bear City, CA 923t4
Box 2871
B ig Bear Lake, CA 92315
P.O. Box 2832
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
P.O. Box 29
Burney, CA 96013
26255 Harbor Drive
Calabasas, CA 91302
(714) 585-9205
(714) 866-9554
(714) 585-365
(916) 335-3855
(818) 768-0964
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WILDLIFE REHABILITATION CENTERS - CALIFORNIA
(Alphabetical by City)
Nole: USFWS follows USFWS Federally ReraiUled Migratory Bird Rehabilitation Centers; USCG follows
Rehabilitation Centers included in the USCG Plans; and * follows Rehabilitation Centers listed with California DFG OSPR.
CITY AGENCY ANQIQR CQNJACT
Cathedral City Alicia B. Cox
SOURCE ADDRESS
USFWS 34549 Calle Mora
Cathedral City, CA 92234
TELEPHONE
Castro Valley ' Bay Area Turtles and Tortoises
20038 Butlerfield Drive
Castro Valley, CA 94546
Chko Bldwell Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
Cbremont William Wlrtz
USFWS
*
USFWS
P.O. Box 4005
Chico, CA 95926
Pomona College
Claremont, CA 91711
(916) 343-3154
(714) 621-8000
Cost* Mesa All Creatures Care
USCG
*
1912 Harbor Blvd.
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Davis
II CD Raptor Center
USFWS
*
School of Veterinary Medicine
Davis, CA 95616
Davis
Yob Raptor Center
USFWS
P.O. Box 676
Davis, CA 95617
Douglas City Trinity Wildlife Survival Center
P.O. Box 351
Douglas City, CA 96024
El Cajon
Wildlife Center
USFWS 1266 Clarke Drive
* El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 29M587
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WILDLIFE REHABILITATION CENTERS - CALIFORNIA
(Alphabetical by City)
Note: USFWS follows USFWS Federally Permitted Migratory Bird Rehabilitation Centers; USCG follows
Rehabilitation Centers included in the USCG Plans; and * follows Rehabilitation Centers listed with California DFG OSPR.
CITY AGENCY AND/OR CONTACT
El Toro Orange County Bird of Prey Center
Escondido North County Rehabilitation
Escondidu Friends of Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation
Fontann Connie L. Buccola
Fart Jones Wilderness Research Institute
Fountain Valley Dirk de-Does
Fountain Valley Frank Thompson
Frazfer Park Edward G. Durand
SOURCE ADDRESS
USFWS
*
USFWS
23352 El Perro Street
El Toro, CA 92630
2892 Cordrey Drive
Escondido, CA 92025
1724 Oakhill
Escondido, CA 92027
TELEPHONE
(714) 458-8029
741-3331
Fremont
Ohlone Humane Society
USFWS
USFWS
USFWS
USFWS
USFWS
*
11204 Sierra
Fonlana,CA 92335
9409 North Highway
Fort Jones, CA 96032
8952 Martin Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
16775 Mulberry Circle
Fountain Valley, CA 92708-2229
P.O. Box 1034
Frazier Park, CA 93225
732 McDuff
(916) 468-5287
(714) 964-3224
(714) 962-4301
(213) 305-2663
(510) 683-9026
Fremont, CA 94539
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WILDLIFE REHABILITATION CRNTERS - CALIFORNIA
(Alphabetical by Cily)
Note: USFWS follows USFWS Federally Permitted Migratory Bird Rehabilitation Centers; USCG follows
Rehabilitation Centers included in the USCG Plans; and * follows Rehabilitation Centers listed with California DFG OSPR.
Fresno
AGENCY AND/OR CONTACT
Hume Lake Christian Conference
SOURCE ADDRESS
* 256 N, Maple Avenue
Fresno, CA 93702
TELEPHONE
(209)251-6043
Fresno
Fresno Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation
Cathy Garner
USFWS
*
P.O. Box 9032
Fresno, CA 93790
(209) 298-3276
Fullerton
Barry Thomas
USFWS California State University
Fullerton, CA 92634
Garden Grove Ja Va« Ferrler
USFWS 12032 Cliffwood Avenue
Garden Grove, CA 92640
(714) 971-8076
Goleta
Bruce A. Browned
USFWS
*
Route 1, Box 268
Goleta, C A 93117
Goleta
Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center
408 Daylona Drive
Goleia,CA 93117
Grass Valley Mother Lode Vet Hospital
11509 La Barr Meadows Rd.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
Grimes Roger Moore USFWS
Hayward Hayward Area Recreation and Park District USFWS
Sulfur Creek Nature Center *
P.O. Box 158
Grimes, CA 95950
1801 E, Street
Hayward, CA 94541
(916) 437-2305
(510) 881-6700
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WILDLIFE REHABILITATION CENTERS - CALIFORNIA
(Alphabetical by City)
Note; USFWS follows USFWS Federally Permitted Migratory Bird Rehabilitation Centers; USCG follows
Rehabilitation Centers included in the USCG Plans; and * follows Rehabilitation Centers listed wiih California DFG OS PR.
CITY
Hemet
Hesperiu
HespeHa
Highland
AGENCY AND/OR CONTACT
Lora SimlriRton
Steven Monday
Michael Shuttuck
Michael Thompson
SOURCE
USFWS
USFWS
USFWS
USFWS
ADDRESS
25906 Soboba Si,
Hemet, CA 92344
18546 Willow Street
Hesperia.CA 92345
16420 Ash Street
Hesperia.CA 92345
7079 Church Avenue
TELEPHONE
(714) 654-4050
(714) 823-4297
(619) 948-4643
(714) 862-3296
Highland, CA 92346
Homewood Wildlife Shelter, Inc.
P.O. Box 226
Homewood, CA 95718
Jackson
Amador Wildlife Care, Inc.
USFWS P.O. Box 362
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 296-4218
Kenwood Wildlife Center for Disease and Toxin
Investigation
USFWS 307 Cypress Avenue or
* P.O. Box 670
Kenwood, CA 95452
(707) 575-1000
Kenwood
Wildlife Fawn Rescue
Laguna Miguel Crown Valley Animal Hospital
USFWS
2609 Bristol Road
Kenwood, CA 95452
28892 Crown Valley Pkwy.
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(707) 833-6727
(714) 786-0990
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WILDLIFE REHABILITATION CENTERS - CALIFORNIA
(Alphabetical by City)
Nole: USFWS follows USFWS Federally Remitted Migratory Bird Rehabilitation Centers; USCG follows
Rehabilitation Centers included in the USCG Plans; and * follows Rehabilitation Centers listed with California DFG OSPR.
CITY
Laguna Niguel
Lake Elslnurc
Lake Isabella
Lake of the
Woods
Lakepori
Likely
Lincoln
Live Oak
AGENCY AMD/OR CONTACT
Pacific Wildlife Project
Robert E. Johnson
Kern Valley Wildlife Rescue
Edward and Gtenna Durand
Clearlake Basin Wildlife Rehabilitation
Richard Littler
California Wildlife Institute, Inc.
Derrold R, Daly
SOURCE
USFWS
4
USFWS
*
USFWS
*
*
USFWS
USFWS
USFWS
ADDRESS
25061 Adelanlo Drive
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
18085Thorcson
Lake Elsinore, CA 92330
P.O. Box 2322
Lake Isabella, CA 93240
6746 Lake View Drive
P.O. Box 1034
Lake of the Woods, CA 93225
887 Lakcport Blvd.
Lakeport,CA 95453
P.O. Box 475
Likely, CA 96116
3580 Garden Bar Road
Lincoln, CA 95648
9877 Hedger Road
TELEPHONE
(714)831-1175
(619)379-3155
379-2681 xl!7
(707) 263-2355
(916) 233-4910
(916) 645-3290
Live Oak, CA 95953
Lodl
San Joaquht Rehabilitation Center
11793 No. Mickc Grove Road
Lodi, CA 95240
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WILDLIFE REHABILITATION CENTERS - CALIFORNIA
(Alphabelical by Ciiy)
Note: USFWS follows USFWS Federally Permitted Migraioiy Bird Rehabilitation Centers; USCG follows
Rehabilitation Centers included in the USCG Plans; and * follows Rehabilitation Centers listed with California DFG OSPR.
OH AGENCY ANPjjpR CONJACT
Los Angeles Michael Chill
Los Angeles Diane Waters
Los Angeles Wildlife on Wheels
Macdoel Brian Woodbridge
Marysvllle Feather River Wildlife Care Association
Marysvllle Patrick Marmon
SOURCE
USFWS
USFWS
USFWS
USFWS
USFWS
*
USFWS
575 Meridian Terrace
l>os Angeles, CA
90042-2117
928 Manzanita Street
Los Angeles, CA 90029
4575 Northridge Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90043
37805 Mwy. 97
MacdoeJ,CA 96058
P.O. Box 1964
Marysville, CA 95901
9512 Mathews Lane
Marysville, CA 95901
TELEPHONE
(213) 450-7305
(213) 667-1478
(916) 398-4391
(916) 743-4758
(916) 742-5080
Maxwell
Richard Richtei
USFWS P.O. Box 612
Maxwell, CA 95955
(916) 438-2523
Mendocino Mendocino Woodlands Outdoor Education
Center - Ronnie James
USFWS 44475 Little River Airport Rd.
* P.O. Box 1336
Mendocino, CA 95460
(707) 937-2545
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WILDLIFE REHABILITATION CENTERS - CALIFORNIA
(Alphabetical by City)
Note: USFWS follows USFWS Federally Permitted Migratory Bird Rehabilitation Centers; USCG follows
Rehabilitation Centers included in the USCG Plans; and * follows Rehabilitation Centers listed with California DFG OSPR.
CITY
Merced
AGRNCY AND/PR CONTACT
i
San Joaquln Raptor Rescue Center
USFWS
ADDRESS
P.O. Box 778
Merced, CA 95341
TELEPHONE
(209) 723-7263
Modesto
San Joaquin Raptor Rescue Center
USFWS
*
P.O. Box 778
Modesto, CA 95341
(209) 358-3706
723-9283
383-1371
Modesto Stanislaus Wildlife Care Center
Montague California Conservation Corps
USFWS P.O. Box 1201
+ Modesto, CA 95353
USFWS P.O. Box 645
Montague, CA 96064
(209) 38-7832
Monterey
S.P.C.A.
USCG 1002 Monterey Salinas Hwy.
* P.O. Box 3058
Monterey, CA 93940
(408) 422-4721
Moorpark
Moorpark College
7075 Campus Park
Moorpark. CA 93201
Moreno Valley Clly at Moreno Valley
Morgan Hill Youth Science Institute
USFWS
USFWS
*
P.O. Box 1440
Moreno Valley, CA 92553-9664
14030 Oak Valley Road
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
(714) 243-3295
(408) 779-7455
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WILDLIFE REHABILITATION CENTERS - CALIFORNIA
(Alphabetical by Cily)
Note; USFWS follows USFWS Federally Permitted Migratory Bird Rehabilitation Ceniers; USCG follows
Rehabilitation Centers included in the USCG Plans; and * follows Rehabilitation Centers listed with California DFG OSPR.
CITY
Nnpa
Nnpu
Nu pa
Newhull
Norco
AGENCY AND/OR CONTACT
Wildlife Rescue Center of Napa County, Inc.
Jan Peter
Humane Society of Napa County
Placerlfa Canyon Nature Center
All Animals Hospital
North Hollywood Christine Lynn Kail
Nova to
Orange
Marln Humane Society
Susan Anne Hogget
SOURCE ADDRESS
* P.O. Box 2571
Napa.CA 94558
* 2552 Oakwood Court
Napa, CA 94559
• P.O. Box 695
Napa, CA 94559
USFWS 19151 Placcrita Canyon Road
Newhall.CA 91321
* 1560 llaniner Avenue
Norco, CA 91760
USFWS 11653 Huston Street
North Hollywood, CA 91601
* 171 Bel Marin Keys Blvd.
Novalo.CA 94947
USFWS 339 West Crystal View Avenue
Orange, CA 92665
TELEPHONE
(707) 226-2372
(707) 226-1254
(707)255-8118
(805) 259-7721
(818) 762-1218
(415) 883-4621
(714) 637-8355
Paicines
San Benita County S.P.C.A.
Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
USFWS
*
3175PanocheRoad
P.O. Box 206
Paicines.CA 95043
(408) 6283400
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WILDLIFE REHABILITATION CENTERS - CALIFORNIA
(Alphabetical by Cily)
Note: USFWS follows USFVVS Federally Permilied Migratory Bird Rehabilitation Centers; USCG follows
Rehabilitation Centers included in the USCG Plans; and + follows Rehabilitation Centers listed with California DFG OSPR.
CITY AOEHCY AND/OR CONTACT
Palm Desert The Living Desert
SOURCE ADDRESS
* 47-900 PortolaAve,
Pahn Desert, CA 92260
TELEPHONE
Palo Alto
Wildlife Rescue Incorporated
USFWS
*
4000 Middlefield Road
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(415) 494-7283
Palos Verdes South Buy Wildlife Rehabilitation
26363 Silver Spur
Palos Verdes, CA 90274
Pantona
Forest R. Allen
USFWS 1390 Prospect Drive
Pamona, CA 91766
(714) 629-3407
Pamona
Pomona Humane Society and SPCA
USFWS 300 Humane Way
Pamuna,CA 91766
(714)620-7193
Paso Rubles Pacific Wildlife Care
Spanish Camp Road 034
P.O. Box 605
Paso RoWes, CA 93447
(805) 238-5882
239-1870
Placer vllle
Sierra Wildlife Rescue
P.O. Box 2127
Placerville, CA 95667
Princeton
Thomas M. Gordon
USFWS P.O. Box 275
Princeton, CA 95970
(916) 439-2341
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WILDLIFE REHABILITATION CENTERS - CALIFORNIA
(Alphabetical by City)
Note: USFWS follows USFWS Federally Permitted Migratory Bird Rehabilitation Centers; USCG follows
Rehabilitation Centers included in the USCG Plans; and * follows Rehabilitation Centers listed with California DFG OS PR.
CITY
Quincy
Qulncy
Ramona
AGENCY AND/OR CONTACT
Plumas County Wildlife Care Center
Feather River College
David Pendray
Fund for Animals
SOURCE ADDRESS
* Quincy, CA 95971
USFWS 2451 East Main Street
Quincy, CA 95971
* 18740 Highland Valley Road
Ramona, CA 92065
TELEPHONE
(916) 283-1636
Rancho Palos Ann Lynch
Verdes
USFWS 26363 Silver Spur Road
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90274
Rancho Sante F« Helen Woodward Animal Center
6461 El Apajo Road
Rancho Sante Fe, CA 92067
Ridkeresl Indian Wells Valley Wildlife Rescue
Riverside John Rulledge
Roseville Victoria Joseph
Sacramento Sacramento Science Center
USFWS
USFWS
USFWS
*
1131 Inyo-Kem Road
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
16418 Fox Glen Road
Riverside, CA 92504
4010 Foothills Blvd., Sle. 106
Roseville, CA 95678
3615 Auburn Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95860
(619) 446-7616
(714)780-1862
(916) 786-5711
(916) 485-4471
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WILDLIFE REHABILITATION CENTERS - CALIFORNIA
(Alphabetical by City)
Mole: USFWS follows USFWS Federally Pennitled Migratory Bird Rehabilitation Centers; USCG follows
Rehabilitation Centers included in the USCU Plans; and * follows Rehabilitation Centers listed with California DFG OSPR.
CITY AGENCY AND/OR CONTACT
Sacramento Wildlife Care Association
San Bernardino Highland Avenue Veterinary Clinic
San Bernardino Paul Panned
San Clemenfe San Clemente Veterinary Hospital
San Diego Sea World California
San Diego Project Wildlife
San Diego San Diego Zoological Society
San Dimas San Dlmns Nature Center
SOURCE ADDRESS
USFWS P.O. Box 60982
Sacramento, CA 95860
+ 1731 E, Highland Avenue
San Bemadino, CA 92407
USFWS 3872 North Parkside Drive
San Bemadino, CA 92404
USFWS 1833 S, El Camino Real
* San demente, CA 92172
USFWS 1720 South Shores Road
San Diego, CA 92109
USFWS P.O. Box 80696
San Diego, CA 92138-0696
USFWS P.O. Box 551
San Diego, CA 92112
USFWS 1628 N. Sycamore Canyon Rd.
San Dimas, CA 91773
TELEPHONE
(916) 687-6044
(714) 883-0988
(619) 222-6363
(619) 765-2969
(619)231-1515
San Diinns Wild Wings of California - Julia Everett
USFWS 1837 Femridge Drive
* San Dimas, CA 91773
(714) 592-7982
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WILDLIFE REHABILITATION CENTERS - CALIFORNIA
(Alphabetical by City)
Note: USFWS follows USFWS Federally Penniued Migratory Bird Rehabiliiation Centers; USCG follows
Rehabilitation Centers included in the USCG Plans; and * follows Rehabilitation Centers listed with California DFG OS PH.
AGENCY AND/OR CONTACT
San Fernando Wildlife Waystation
SOURCE
USFWS
*
ADDRESS
14831 Tujunga Canyon Road
San Femandp, CA 90043
TELEPHONE
(818) 899-5201
San Francisco Patricia Lutas
USFWS 729 Duncan
San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 821-7768
San Jose
Injured and Orphaned Wildlife
USFWS P.O. Box 6793
USCG San Jose, CA 95150
(408)946-4214
266-2289
San Luis Obispo Pacific Wildlife Care
USFWS P.O. Box 3257
San Luis Obispo, CA 93403
(805) 772-2694
Sun Muteo
Peninsula Humane Society
USFWS 12 Airport Blvd.
USCG SanMateo.CA 94401
(415) 340-7022
x314andx340
San Rafael
California Center for Wildlife
US FWS 76 Albert Park Lane
USCG P.O. Box 15097
* San Rafael, CA 94915-09*57
(415) 456-7283
Santa Ana
Santa Ana Zoo
Santa Barbara Santa Barbara Zoological Gardens
USFWS 1801 East Chestnut Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
USFWS 500 Ninos Drive
Sana Barbara, C A 93103
(7140 647-6598
(805) 962-5339
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WILDLIFE REHABILITATION CENTERS - CALIFORNIA
(Alphabetical by City)
Note: USFWS follows USFWS Federally Permitted Migratory Bird Rehabilitation Ccnicrs; USCG follows
Rehabilitation Centers included in Uic USCG Plans; and * follows Rehabilitation Ccnicrs listed with California DFG OSPR.
CLTI AfiENfTY AND/OR CONTACT
Sunlu Barbara Ksielle Bu.sch
SOURCE ADDRESS
USFWS 326 East Arrellaea Street
Sania Barbara, CA 93101
TELEPHONE
(805) 682-2555
Santa Barbara Vtntura-Ojal Wild Bird Care
233 W. Valerio
Sania Barbara, CA 93101
Santa Barbara Santa Barbara WlldUfe Care Network
Santa Clara Humane Society of Sania Clara Valley
Santa Cruz Brian James Walton
USFWSUSC 1616FranchesiRnad
G Sania Barbara, CA 93101
*
USFWS
*
USFWS
2570 Lafayette Sireel
Sania Clara, CA 95050
Lower Quarry Road
University of CA
Santa Cruz, CA 95064
(408) 727-7701
(408) 429-2466
Santa Cruz Native Animal Rescue of Santa Cruz
USFWS
*
2200 7th Avenue
Sania Cruz. CA 95062
(408) 462-0726
438-8380
Santa Monica Rebecca Nnughton
USFWS 2643 31st Sireel
Sania Monica, CA 90405
(213) 392-6217
Santa Rosa
Bird Rescue Center
USFWS 3430 Chanate Road
* P.O. Box 475
Santa Rosa, CA 95402
(707) 523-2473
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WILDLIFE REHABILITATION CENTERS - CALIFORNIA
(Alphabetical by City)
Note: USFWS follows USFWS Federally Permitted Migratory Bird Rehabilitation Centers; USCG follows
Rehabilitation Centers included in the USCG Plans; and * follows Rehabilitation Centers listed with California DFG OS PR
CITY AGENCY AND/OR CONTACT
Santa Rosa Sonoma Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
SOURCE
USFWS
*
APPRESS
P.O. Box 9360
Santa Rosa, CA 95406
TEL,EPHQNJE
(707) 526-9453
Sherman Oaks Taffy L. festivals
USFWS 4822 Sylmar Avenue
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
Sierra City
Chris Adams
USFWS H.C.R. 1, Box 6
Sierra City, CA 96125
(916) 994-3401
SUrrraville
Founder Ranch Wildlife Center
P.O. Box 242
Sierraville, CA 96125
SimJ Valley
Raptor Rehabilitation and Release Center
USFWS 791WishanJAve.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 526-0062
SolvanR
Solvang Veterinary Hospital
630 Alamo Pitado
Solvang,CA 93463
Smith Lake Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care, Inc.
Tahoe
USFWS
*
P.O. Box 10557
South Lake Tahoe, CA 95731
South Lake Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care Center
Tahoe
Springvilk SCICON
USFWS 1485 Cherry Hills Circle
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96158
P.O. Box 339
Springville, CA 93265
(916) 577-2273
(209) 539-2642
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WILDLIFE REHABILITATION CENTERS - CALIFORNIA
(Alphabetical by Cily)
Note; USFWS follows USFWS Federally Permitted Migratory Bird Rehabilitation Centers; USCG follows
Rehabilitation Centers included in ihe USCG Plans; and * follows Rehabilitation Centers listed with California DFG OSPR.
CITY AGENCY ANDJOR CONJACT
Squaw Valley Animals for Education - Louise Culver
Stockton
Stockton
Stockton
Suiiun
Sunol
Joshua Horner
Five Mile Creek Raptor Center
Leslie Spunkier
Studio City Wlldhlrd Care Rehabilitation
Sulsun Marsh Natural History Association
Hans Peelers
Sunset Beach Sun Surf Animal Hospital
Three Rivers Roger J. Blaln
SDUECE
USFWS
USFWS
*
USFWS
USFWS
*
USFWS
USFWS
ADDRESS
36760 Sand Creek Road
Squaw Valley, CA 93675
1228 WeslMendocino Ave.
Stockton, CA 95204
P.O. Box 99098
Stockton, CA 95209-0098
3125 W.Benjamin Holt Dr.
Stockton, CA 95406
P.O. Box 1336
Studio Cily, CA 91614
1171 Kellogg Street
Suisun, CA 94585
1050 Kilkare Road
Sunol, CA 94586
16571 Pacific Coast Highway
Sunset Beach, CA 90724
P.O. Box 938
Three Rivers, CA 93271
TELEPHONE
(209) 338-2415
(209)465-6188
(209) 477-0602
(209)951-5180
(707) 429-4295
(425) 862-2102
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WILDLIFE REHABILITATION CENTERS - CALIFORNIA
(Alphabetical by Cily)
Note: USFWS follows USFWS Federally Permitted Migratory Bird Rehabilitation Centers; USCG follows
Rehabilitation Centers included in the USCG Plans; and * follows Rehabilitation Centers listed with California DFG OSPR.
cm
Tomnce
Torrance
Tracy
Tracy
Uklah
Ventura
Vista
AGRNCY AND/OR CONTACT
Del Amo Animal Hospital - Teresa Benton
Dana Lukas
NaondG. Bracket!
Larry Occhlpintl
Critter Care Wildlife Rescue Team
Valley Center B ob Farmer's Wildlife Rescue
Ventura Wildlife Rescue
Wildlife Rescue & Education Center
SQURCR
USFWS
*
USFWS
USFWS
USFWS
USFWS
*
USFWS
Walnut Grove Sally Hearne
USFWS
ADDRESS
23500 Hawthorne
Tonance,CA 90505
1217 Acacia
Torrance, CA 90501
30000-69 Kaxson Road
Tracy, CA 95376
1230 Marlin Place
Tracy, CA 95376
92 Oak Knoll Road
Ukiah.CA 95482
P.O. Box 1522
Valley Center, CA 92082-1522
1009 Evans Avenue
Ventura, CA 93001
1286 Oaknoll Road
Visra,CA 90284
P.O. Box 408
Walnut Grove, CA 95690
TELEPHONE
(213) 787-0531
(209) 835-7427
(707) 462-4032
(619) 945-3669
(916) 776-1531
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WILDLIFE REHABILITATION CENTERS - CALIFORNIA
(Alphabetical by City)
Nole: USFWS follows USFWS Federally Permitted Migratory Bird Rehabilitation Centers; USCG follows
Rehabilitation Centers included in ihe USCG Plans; and * follows Rehabilitation Centers listed will) California DFG OSPR.
CITY
West Los
Angeles
Willits
AGENCY AND/OR CONTACT
The Lindsay Museum
James Housh
Al Pletchner, DVM
Russell Rohde
Richard Rohde
VVIUIts Wildlife Rescue Team
SOURCE
USCG
*
USFWS
USFWS
*
USFWS
USFWS
USFWS
ADDRESS
1901 First Avenue
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
248 Smith Road
Watsonville. CA 95076
136 S. Supulveda Blvd.
West Los Angeles, CA 90025
2820 East Cortez Street
West Covina, CA 91791
3049 East Cortez
West Covina, CA 91791
1921 Lupine Way
Willits, Ca 95490
TELEPHONE
(510) 935-1978
(408) 475-5400
(213) 473-0960
(818) 966-6700
(818) 331-0537
(707) 459-6300
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ARIZONA
EMERGENCY SERVICES DIRECTORS OR CONTACTS AND LEPC CHAIRPERSONS
COUNTY
Mohave
Navajo
EMERGENCY SERVICES TELEPHONE
Jerry D. Hill
Director
Emergency Services
3675 E. Andy Devine, #C
P.O. Box 7000
Kingman, AZ 86402-7000
Paul S. Jaster
Director
Emergency Services
Counly Govu Complex
P.O. Box 668
Holbrook, AZ 86025
(602)
757-0910
565-4838 home
753-0753 sheriff
(602)
524-6161 x344
LEPC CHAIRPERSON
same
TELEPHONE
same
Paul S. Jasier, Co-Chair (602)
Director of Emergency 524-6161 x344
Services
County Govt. Complex
P.O. Box 668
Holbrook, AZ 86025
Ms. Helen Crofford, Co-Chair (602)
P.O. Box 36 524-3366 home
Woodruff, AZ 85942 524-1993x107
Pima
Clarence Dupnik
Director
Emergency Services
Sheriff
P.O. Box 910
Tucson, AZ 85702
(602)
741-4700
Dr. Richard Carmona
1750 E. Benson Highway
Tucson, AZ 85714
(602)
741-4995
741-4900 24 hr.
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ARIZONA
EMERGENCY SERVICES DIRECTORS OR CONTACTS AND LEPC CHAIRPERSONS
COUNTY
Final
Santa Cruz
Yavapal
EMERGENCY SERVICES TELEPHONE
Jay Balcrnan
Coordinator
Emergency Services
P.O. Box 827
Florence, AZ 85232
L. J, McWilliams
Director
Emergency Services
P.O.Box 1150
Nogales, AZ 85621
Director
Emergency Services
Courthouse Plaza
Rm. 107
Prescott.AZ 86301
(602)
868-5801 x206
(602)
287-6321 24 hrs.
(602)
771-3321
771-3260 24 hr.
LEPC CHAIRPERSON
Ole Solberg
1145 W.Gila Bend Hwy.
Casa Grande, AZ 85222
P.O. Box 15008
Casa Grande, AZ 85230
same
TELEPHONE
(602)
836-2200
same
Don Eberle
Chief
Coiionwood Fire Department
827 North Main Street
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(602)
634-2741
Yuma
Hank Green
Director
Emergency Services
298 W. 4th Street
Yuma, AZ 85364
(602)
783-1285
John Rodriguez
1627 S. 4th Avenue
Yuma, AZ 85364
(602)
783-4774
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ANNEX PC
WORST-CASE SCENARIOS
IX. 1 Adequacy of a Removal of a Worst Case Discharge
Private industry and local emergency responders provide the front-line defense in
response to all spills, including a worst case discharge.
Facility Response Plans
Every facility which has been determined to pose significant and substantial harm
to the environment is required to prepare and submit for approval, a Facility
Response Plan. It requires facilities to develop design and engineering plans,
including the installation of certain equipment, especially secondary containment
systems. These include things such as dikes, barriers and diversionary flow paths
such that spills into waters of the U.S. will be prevented.
When such design and engineering controls are not practicable for a facility, the
owner must provide a detailed contingency plan following the criteria outlined in
40 CFR Part 109. Some of these criteria include the establishment of notification
procedures, identification of resources, and provisions for specific actions. For
transportation-related on-shore and off-shore facilities, such as vessels, the
Department of Transportation (DOT) issues regulations concerning the safe
handling of hazardous materials. The Minerals Management Service of the
Department of the Interior is also responsible for certain off-shore fixed facilities.
Facility Response Plans will be reviewed for approval, which will include adequate
resources to remove a facility WCD. Among the requirements for approval,
Facility Response Plans will also be required to be integrated with Local
Emergency Plans, prepared under the Emergency Planning and Community
Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA),
Local Emergency Plans
The authority and responsibility for planning and exercising local emergency
plans is vested at the local government level, through requirements of EPCRA.
The State, localities and industry have the most detailed knowledge of the local
area and the situations at risk. Accordingly, LEPCs are in the best position to
develop plans which adequately address hazards in their community. Sub-Area
committee membership is solicited from LEPCs and appropriate local responders.
Adequacy to remove a worst case discharge is currently addressed through existing
contingency plans. Among these, the Regional Contingency Plan outlines federal
resources available to the OSC from RRT agencies and discusses Regional response
policies. Local contingency plans outline resources available from outside of RRT
agencies.
D4.2 ( Risk Analysis
Worst-case scenarios are developed for Los Angeles and Contra Costa Counties based
upon the California Risk Assessment developed by Resource Applications, Inc. in 1993.
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Risks were identified and analyzed according to seismic potential, the number of
threatened and endangered species and their threatened or endangered critical habitats,
total population, population density, number of fixed facilities, number of vehicle and
railroad transportation accidents, and reported hazardous material releases. Los Angeles
County was chosen because it has the highest risk of hazardous material incidents in
California. Contra Costa County was chosen because it is one of the ten highest risk
counties in California and it contains the highest number of critical endangered species
habitats within the State. Following is a summary of the risks within Los Angeles and
Contra Costa Counties.
The United States is divided into four seismic risk zones. Zone numbers correspond to
the probable peak ground acceleration expressed as a percentage of gravity. For example,
seismic Zone 0 has a peak ground acceleration less than 0.05 and Zone 4 has a peak
ground acceleration greater than or equal to O.4. A higher peak ground acceleration
corresponds to a higher degree of ground shaking, which corresponds to more earthquake
damage. All of Los Angeles County and half of Contra Costa County are within Zone 4.
Additionally, these counties contain a high percentage of California's endangered and
threatened species and critical habitats. Los Angeles County has 17 endangered species, 3
endangered species critical habitats, 3 threatened species, and 1 species proposed for
endangered classification. Contra Costa County has 9 endangered species, 4 endangered
species critical habitats, 3 threatened species, and 1 threatened species critical habitat.
Los Angeles County has the highest county population in California. The County covers
4,070 square miles and contains 8,863,164 people. Its population density is 2,177.68
people per square mile, the third highest county population density in California. Contra
Costa County covers 730 square miles, contains 803,732 people, and ranks ninth in
California county populations. Its population density is 1,101 people per square mile
which is the seventh highest in California.
Los Angeles County has the highest percentage of federally listed fixed facilities.
Approximately 38.58 percent of all of California's federally listed fixed facilities are
within Los Angeles County. Approximately 3.76 percent of the State's federally listed
fixed facilities are within Contra Costa County.
From May 1991 to April 1992, according to the California Department of Transportation
(CALTRANS) Spill Log, the number of spills in Los Angeles County was 312, the
highest number of spills in any county in California. During the same period, Contra
Costa County had 46 spills, the seventh highest number of spills within a California
county. Los Angeles County has the second highest percentage of railroad accidents,
according to California Public Utilities commission (PUC) and CHMIRS accident reports
from 1976 to 1991 and 1988 and 1991, respectively. Contra Costa County ranked 17th in
railroad accidents with 1.91 percent. According to Emergency Response Notification
System (ERNS) data from 1987 to 1991, California Office of Emergency Services (OES)
spill data form 1986 to 1989, and CALTRANS spill data, Los Angeles County has the
highest percentage of spills in California at 22.49 percent. During the same years, 3.29
percent of the California spills in those years occurred in Contra Costa County.
Of the total California dangerous releases in the U.S. EPA's Accidental Release
Information Program (ARIP) database, 32.54 percent occurred in Los Angeles County.
This percentage is the highest percentage of releases for any California county. Contra
Costa County had 5.56 percent of the total dangerous releases, the third highest county
percentage of dangerous releases in the California ARIP database.
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A compilation of all of the above data indicates that Los Angeles County has the highest
risk of hazardous materials spills in California and that Contra Costa County ranks eighth
in risk. San Bernadino, San Diego, Kern, Alameda, Orange, Santa Clara, Riverside, and
Sacramento Counties are among the ten highest risk counties. Los Angeles County was
chosen for a worst-case scenario because it has the highest risk of hazardous material
spills in California. Contra Costa County was chosen because it is one of the ten highest
risk counties in California and it contains the highest number of critical endangered
species habitats in the State. Following are four credible worst-case scenarios for these
counties. Response activities are also included.
IX.2 Worst-case Scenario 1
TYPE OF FACILITY: Oil Refinery
LOCATION: Los Angeles County, City of Carson, tanks along East' Sepulveda
Boulevard, beside the Dominguez Channel
EVENT: An earthquake centered in northwest Long Beach, 7.0 on the Richter scale,
results in a tank rupture along Sepulveda Boulevard, two shipping/receiving line ruptures
under Sepulveda Boulevard, and a collapse of the supports holding an ammonia tank.
Many natural gas lines are also ruptured. Electrical power is out for parts of the County.
This credible worst-case scenario focuses on the response to a large, but not catastrophic,
earthquake.
DATE: February 14, 1993
TIME: 7:00 a,m.
WEATHER: Winter storm, cloudy, winds from the northwest at 5 mph.
TIDE: Maximum flood.
SEAS: Three to five feet.
RELEASED CHEMICAL 1: Ammonia
QUANTITY 1: 100,000 gallons
PROPERTIES 1: Colorless gas, extremely pungent odor. Can irritate and bum skin,
eyes, and the respiratory tract. Inhalation can be fatal. Vapor density less than air at
ambient air temperature; however, vapor density greater than air when pressurized (and
cooled). LEL=16%, UEL=25%.
RELEASED CHEMICAL 2: Crude Oil
QUANTITY 2: 9,500,000 barrels
PROPERTIES 2: Thick, flammable, dark yellow to brown. Questionable carcinogen.
Fire hazard.
VULNERABLE ZONE (Ammonia): Level of Concern (LOC) = Immediately Dangerous
to Life and Health (IDLH) level = 500 ppm. IDLH zone is greater than six miles long
and five miles wide directly downwind from source. IDLH zone includes portions of the
cities of Carson, Long Beach, Signal Hill, Los Angeles, and Wilmington.
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VULNERABLE ZONE (Crude Oil): Based upon the Los Angeles/Long Beach and San
Francisco Bay U.S. Coast Guard District worst-case scenarios, oil travels at
approximately one mile per hour in winter storm conditions. The flow trajectory is
dependent upon wind speed and direction, tide, and ocean currents. Therefore, possible
vulnerable zones include Santa Catalina Island, the Los Angeles/Long Beach Port
complex including Least Tern Nesting sites, San Clemente Island, Orange County
shoreline and Bolsa Chica wetlands, and the San Diego and Los Angeles County
shorelines including many State Beaches, Marina Del Rey, Ballona Creek, Kin Harbor,
and Los Angeles Harbor.
POPULATION WITHIN ZONE: Population density within Los Angeles County is
2,177.68 people per square mile; approximately 65,000 people live in residential,
industrial, and urban areas of the vulnerable zone. Sensitive facilities include
approximately 26 schools and Interstate Highways -405 and 710, and State Highways 1
and 47, Populations along shorelines in Los Angeles and Orange Counties would be
affected; this number is not estimated.
ESSENTIAL SERVICES WITHIN ZONE: 3 hospitals, the United States Coast Guard
(USCG) Headquarters, and local police and fire departments.
LIKELIHOOD OF HAZARD OCCURRENCE: The United States is divided into
seismic risk zones one through four; the area within zone four is at highest risk for
earthquakes. All of Los Angeles County is within zone four. In 1933, an earthquake
measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale was centered in Long Beach. Between 1812 and 1989,
approximately 11 earthquakes ranging from 5.9 to 7.5 on the Richter scale occurred in
southern California. Seismic risk assessments suggest strengthening pipe and tank
supports to increase seismic resistance [U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S.
EPA) Chemical Safety Audit (CSA), July, 1992]. Broken pipelines are a possibility,
especially in an earthquake (U.S. EPA Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasures
inspection, September, 1992).
CONSEQUENCES FOR PEOPLE: Exposure to ammonia, see Chemical 1, Properties.
Exposure to crude oil, see Chemical 2, Properties.
CONSEQUENCES FOR PROPERTY: Superficial damage to property from corrosive
ammonia fumes; damage from oil coating surfaces.
CONSEQUENCES OF ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURE: Destruction of some of
the 17 endangered species, 3 endangered species critical habitats, 3 threatened species, or
one species proposed for endangered classification living within Los Angeles county.
Significant water pollution and damage to other flora and fauna.
LIKELIHOOD/SEVERITY OF CONSEQUENCES: Unable to determine without
further research.
RESPONSE: At 7:15 a.m., a facility security guard performing an inspection of ihe site
after the earthquake smells ammonia. He immediately turns around, gets in his vehicle,
and drives to the nearest phone upwind of the refinery. He calls 9-1-1 and the California
Office of Emergency Services (OES) and reports a release of ammonia. The emergency
dispatch notifies the local police, fire department, and sheriff. The Fire Department
notifies the Los Angeles Hazardous Materials (Hazmat) Team. The California OES
informs their Region 1 Regional Manager and the National Response Center (NRC). The
NRC notifies the pre-designated U.S. EPA Federal On-Scene Coordinator (OSC). Local
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law enforcement closes the area to entry and establishes an Incident Command Post.
Transportation and communication problems due to the earthquake have slowed all
response to the incident
At 7:45 a.ra., the Los Angeles Hazmat Team enters the refinery in Level A hazardous
materials suits to rescue any workers. They locate the raptured ammonia tank, determine
its size, find no workers, and return to their vehicle. At 8:00 a.m., the emergency
responders estimate the ammonia plume using air modeling software. At 8:05 a.m., after
the ammonia plume's boundaries have been determined, the Incident Commander requests
assistance from Los Angeles County and surrounding counties. Evacuation of people
downwind of the plume begins at 8:10 a.m. The Incident Commander also notifies the
California Department of Fish and Wildlife (DFG) State Agency Coordinator (SAC),
At 7:30 a.m., the ammonia plume has traveled 440 yards or one quarter mile and its
concentration is 139,000 ppm outdoors and 9,210 ppm indoors. At 7:50 a,m., the
ammonia plume has traveled 880 yards or one half mile and its concentration is 14,400
ppm outdoors and 1,320 ppm indoors. At 8:10 a.m., the plume has traveled over one mile
and enveloped residential, urban, and industrial neighborhoods, including one Junior High
School. Outdoor ammonia concentrations are greater than 2,240 ppm; indoor ammonia
concentrations are greater than 64.5 ppra.
The ALOHA software does not model concentrations beyond one hour. However, the
plume footprint modeled does show IDLH conditions exist for greater than five miles
downwind of the release point. At two miles directly downwind from the release, seven
more schools, the Pacific Coast Highway, the Terminal Island Freeway, and residential,
urban, and industrial neighborhoods have been affected. The ammonia plume enters
USCG jurisdiction within two miles of the release. At three miles directly downwind of
the release point, the Memorial Hospital Medical Center, Pacific Hospital, three more
schools, and residential, urban, and industrial neighborhoods have been affected by the
ammonia plume. At four miles directly downwind of the release, Long Beach Community
College, eight additional schools, Saint Mary's Medical Center, the World Trade Center,
the U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, and residential, urban, and industrial neighborhoods
have been affected. Five miles directly downwind of the release, the Harbor
Administration Building, the Long Beach Convention Center and five additional schools
have been affected by the ammonia plume.
At 8:30 a.m., during the evacuation operations, a team of emergency responders notices
significant quantities of oil in the Dominguez Channel near Anaheim Street. They notify
the Incident Command. The SAC then notifies the California DFG Office of Oil Spill
Prevention Response (OSPR) and Coast Guard District 11 Headquarters. At 9:30 a.ra,,
the State Agency Coordinator (SAC), U.S. EPA OSC, the Technical Assistance Team
(TAT), and the Pacific Strike Team (PST) arrive. A Unified Command System (UCS) is
established. The U.S. EPA OSC requests access to Cal-Superfund and the California
State Response Fund Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund.
After a preliminary assessment of the oil spill, the Unified Command determines that
evacuation of persons downwind of the ammonia plume is a priority; however, the oil spill
appears to be of catastrophic proportions. Additionally, fires caused by natural gas line
ruptures are complicating the response effort. The Unified Command requests help from
the Environmental Response Team (ERT), activates the Public Information Assist Team
(PIAT) through the USCG National Strike Force Coordination Center (NSFCC), and
notifies the Regional Response Team (RRT).
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All local response agencies are already mobilized, including the Law Enforcement and
Fire Departments, Emergency Medical Services, and the Red Cross. State agencies are
also overwhelmed. The California Coastal Commission, the Emergency Medical Services
Authority (EMSA), the Department of Fish and Game (DFG), the Public Utilities
Commission (PUC), the State Lands Commission (SLC), the State Water Resources
Control Board (SWRCB) have been contacted. These State agencies are also
overwhelmed by other calls regarding accidents which occurred during, or as a result of,
the earthquake.
At 10:15 a.m., the pre-designated USCG OSC arrives and assumes the role of OSC.
He/she requests assistance from the District Response Group (DRG) and the District
Response Advisory Team (DRAT). The pre-designated USCG OSC also requests help
from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Scientific Support
Coordinator (SSC) and the Fishermen's Oil Response Team (FORT) and notifies the
National Response Team (NRT). The pre-designated USCG OSC then requests access
to the Oil Spill Liability Fund and activates the Local Area Contingency Plan.
By 12:00 p.m., the USCG Base is inundated with crude oil. Response vessels are moved
to Long Beach Harbor. Oil has spread into the Los Angeles Main Channel, entered Los
Angeles Harbor, and is being carried out with the ebb tide. Planning and prioritizing of
resources at risk from the oil spill is initiated by the Unified Command. However, oil spill
response operations are on standby due to adverse weather conditions. An estimated
1,000,000 barrels of oil have been released. Evacuation of persons within the ammonia
plume trajectory is complete; however, State and local medical services are overwhelmed.
The worst-case oil spill was modeled using Adios. Please see Annex X. Approximately
20 percent of the crude oil would evaporate within the first day; approximately 25 percent
would evaporate within the second day; approximately 27 percent would evaporate within
the third day; approximately 28 percent would evaporate within the fourth day; arid 29
percent would evaporate by the fifth day. At the end of the first day, the water content of
the oil would be approximately 40 percent; at the end of the second day, it would be 60
percent; at the end of the third day, it would be 70 percent; and by the end of the fifth day
it would be approximately 73 percent. In-situ burning of the oil would be restricted until
the end of the third day. As the oil evaporates, it will become more viscous. The
Kinematic Viscosity (cSt) of the oil after approximately 15 hours would make chemical
dispersion difficult The oil body's density, at the end of day one, would be .96 g/cc; at
the end of day two, it would be .99 g/cc; at the end of day three, it would be approximately
1.00 g/cc. Therefore, the density of the oil will remain less than that of water throughout
the incident. By the end of day five, 71 percent of the oil would still be floating on the
water.
Within the next ten hours, the following activities occur. The Commandant of the U.S.
Coast Guard District 11 declares a Spill of National Significance (SONS) and meets with
the SONS organization. UCS requested support begins arriving, including the
Emergency Response Cleanup Services' (ERCS) contractors. Navy assets are mobilized.
Volunteers are activated according to the USCG Area Contingency Plan and wildlife
recovery systems have been mobilized. Additional Coast Guard assets arrive along with
Natural Resource Damage Assessment personnel.
On day two, the weather abates, and open water oil recovery efforts commence. The
National Incident Commander (NIC) arrives, assumes the role of OSC, and takes strategic
control of the incident. He is assisted by the Alternate NIC (the District 11 Commander),
the Crisis Action Center (CAC), a Chief of Staff (the Commanding Officer of the
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National Strike Force Coordination Center), an Area Operations Coordinator (the pre-
designated USCG OSC), and others.
On days three through 30 oil impacts shorelines within the Vulnerable Zone. Cleanup
efforts are ongoing. The Unified Command System continues applicable efforts.
On day 30 the Unified Command activates termination of cleanup efforts.
IX.3 Worst-case Scenario 2
TYPE OF FACILITY: Oil Refinery
LOCATION: Contra Costa County, City of Richmond, 750 feet west of San
Francisco Bay, 300 feet north of Interstate 580.
EVENT: A tanker containing anhydrous ammonia loses control while exiting Interstate
580, hits and ruptures a shipping and receiving oil pipeline, and collides with a North
Slope Crude Oil tank.
DATE: April 2,1993
TIME: 7:00 a.m.
WEATHER: Winter storm, cloudy, winds from the west at 5 mph.
TIDE: Maximum flood.
SEAS: Three to six feet,
RELEASED CHEMICAL 1: Ammonia
QUANTITY 1: 11,500 gallons
PROPERTIES 1: Colorless gas, extremely pungent odor. Can irritate and burn skin,
eyes, and the respiratory tract. Inhalation can be fatal. Vapor density less than air at
ambient air temperature; however, vapor density greater than air when pressurized (and
cooled). LEL=16%,UEL=25%.
RELEASED CHEMICAL 2: North Slope Crude Oil
QUANTITY 2: 950,000 gallons
PROPERTIES 2: Thick, flammable, dark yellow to brown. Questionable carcinogen.
Fire hazard.
VULNERABLE ZONE (Ammonia): Level of Concern (LOC) = Immediately Dangerous
to Life and Health (IDLH) level = 500 ppm. IDLH zone is approximately 2.75 miles
long and over one mile wide directly downwind from source. IDLH zone includes
portions of the City of Richmond.
VULNERABLE ZONE (Crude Oil): Based upon the Los Angeles/Long Beach and San
Francisco Bay U.S. Coast Guard worst-case scenarios, oil travels at approximately one
mile per hour in winter storm conditions. The flow trajectory is dependent upon wind
speed and direction, tide, and ocean currents. Vulnerable zones include shorelines of
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San Francisco Bay, including Angel Island State Park, Books Island Regional Park,
Miller-Knox Regional Shoreline, Treasure Island U.S. Naval Reserve, Alcatraz Island, the
Oakland Army Base, the U.S. Naval Supply Center, Yerba Buena Island, the Marin
Headlands, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, and Pacific Ocean shorelines north
and south of the City of San Francisco. Possible vulnerable zones also include shorelines
of San Pablo Bay including the San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Mare Island
U.S. Naval Reservation, Point Pinole State Park, China Camp State Park, U.S. Naval
Reserve.
POPULATION WITHIN ZONE: Contra Costa County population density is 1,101
people per square mile; 33,000 people in residential, urban, and industrial areas of the
vulnerable zone. Sensitive facilities include approximately seven schools, one hospital,
and a Interstate Highway 580. Populations along shorelines in Contra Costa, Alameda,
San Francisco,*"Marin, and San Mateo Counties would be affecied; this number is not
estimated.
ESSENTIAL SERVICES WITHIN ZONE: Local police and fire departments.
LIKELIHOOD OF HAZARD OCCURRENCE: According to the California Risk
Assessment, California Interstate Highway 580 is considered a "high risk highway" for
inhalation hazards. From May, 1991 to April, 1992, 31 spills were recorded in the
CALTRANS spill log. This number represents 67 percent of all spills which occurred in
Contra Costa County for this time period. According to Emergency Response
Notification system (ERNS) data from 1987 to 1991, Contra Costa County reported 237
spills in 1991; 196 spills in 1990; 195 spills in 1989; 239 spills in 1988; and 239 spills in
1987. According to the California OES, Contra Costa County reported 14 spills in 1989;
58 spills in 1988; and 40 spills in 1986 - 1987. A compilation of data from CALTRANS,
ERNS, and the California OES ranks Contra Costa County tenth for the number of spills
in any California County.
Accidental Release Information Program (ARIP) release data ranks Contra Costa County
third in reported accidental releases. ARIP reported releases are usually more dangerous
than average releases reported; therefore. Contra Costa County is considered a high risk
county by ARIP standards as well.
CONSEQUENCES FOR PEOPLE: Exposure to ammonia, see Chemical 1, Properties.
Exposure to crude oil, see Chemical 2, Properties.
CONSEQUENCES FOR PROPERTY: Superficial damage to property from corrosive
ammonia fumes; damage from oil coating surfaces.
CONSEQUENCES OF ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURE: Destruction of some of the
9 endangered species; 4 endangered species critical habitats; 3 threatened species; and 1
threatened species critical habitat in Contra Costa County. Significant water pollution and
damage to other flora and fauna.
LIKELIHOOD/SEVERITY OF CONSEQUENCES: Unable to determine without
further research.
RESPONSE: At 7:15 a.m., a person in a car behind the tanker witnesses the accident and
stops at the nearest phone to dial 9-1-1. She reports an accident involving what looked
like a high pressure tanker truck which collided with a large storage tank. The emergency
dispatch notifies the Sheriff and fire departments.
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At 7:30 a.m,, the Sheriff and fire departments approach the incident. They notice oil
pouring into San Francisco Bay just southwest of the accident site. They also notice a
vapor cloud slowly traveling west. They decide not to enter the area and after a quick
assessment of the scene, determine the tanker was carrying ammonia. The Sheriff and fire
department restrict access to the site and request help from the Contra Costa County
Hazardous Materials Team. The Sheriffs dispatch notifies the California Office of
Emergency Services (OES), who notify the County Oil Spill Response Organization, the
County Department of Public Works, the County OES, and the National Response Center
(NRC). The NRC notifies the District 14 pre-designated USCG OSC. The Sheriff
assumes the role of Incident Commander and establishes and Incident Command Post
(ICP).
At 8:00 a.m., the Contra Hazardous Materials Team arrives. They have modeled the
ammonia plume trajectory and inform the Incident Command that massive evacuations
will be needed. They estimate that people up to five and a half miles downwind, in a path
approximately two mDes wide, will need to be evacuated or remain indoors during the next
few hours, if winds remain constant. Due to the amount of personnel needed for
evacuations, to contain the oil spill, and to respond to inhalation victims, the Incident
Command determines that State help will be necessary. The Sheriffs dispatch is called
again and the California Department of Fish and Game (DFG) Oil Spill Prevention
Response (OSPR) is notified.
At 9:30 a.m., the State Agency Coordinator (SAC), pre-designated USCG OSC, the
Technical Assistance Team (TAT), and the Pacific Strike Team (PST) arrive. A Unified
Command System (UCS) is established. The pre-designated USCG OSC requests
access to Cal-Superfund and the California State Response Fund Oil Spill Liability Trust
Fund. The ammonia plume enters U.S. EPA jurisdiction. The Unified Command notifies
the pre-designated U.S. EPA OSC.
Within approximately 20 minutes, the ammonia plume has traveled 440 yards or one
quarter mile and its concentration is 11,800 ppm outdoors and 561 ppm indoors. The
maximum dose outdoors is 63,000 ppm and the maximum dose indoors is 19,800 ppm.
Within about 35 minutes, the ammonia plume has traveled 880 yards or one half mile and
its concentration is 1,810 ppm outdoors and 146 ppm indoors. The maximum dose
outdoors is 16,800 ppm and the maximum dose indoors is 3,540 ppm. Within about 50
minutes, the plume has traveled 1,320 yards or three quarters of a mile and its
concentration is 635 ppm outdoors and 71.4 ppm indoors. The maximum dose outdoors
is 8,500 ppra and the maximum dose indoors is 956 ppm. Within about 60 minutes, at
7:55 a.m., the plume has traveled one mile and it concentration is 305 ppm outdoors and
25 ppm indoors. The maximum dose outdoors is 2,840 ppm and the maximum dose
indoors is 186 ppm.
The ALOHA software does not model concentrations beyond one hour. However, the
plume footprint modeled does show IDLH conditions exist for almost three miles
downwind of the release point At one mile directly downwind from the release, a Post
Office, Public Library, Interstate 580 and residential neighborhoods are engulfed by the
plume. At two miles directly downwind from the release, more of Interstate 580, two
schools, and residential neighborhoods have been affected. At three miles directly
downwind of the release point, Kaiser Hospital, four schools, more of Interstate 580, and
residential neighborhoods have been affected by the ammonia plume. The plume has
entered U.S. EPA jurisdiction.
All local response agencies are already mobilized, including the Police and Fire
Departments, Emergency Medical Services, and the Red Cross. State agencies are also
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overwhelmed. The California Coastal Commission, the Emergency Medical Services
Authority (EMSA), the Department of Fish and Game (DFG), the Public Utilities
Commission (PUC), the State Lands Commission (SLC). the State Water Resources
Control Board (SWRCB) have been contacted.
At 10:15 a.m., the U.S. EPA OSC arrives, but the USCG OSC retains control of the
incident The USCG OSC requests help from the Scientific Support Coordinator, the
Rapid Response Team (RRT) (USCG), the Fishermen's Oil Response Team (FORT), and
notifies the National Response Team, The USCG OSC also requests access to the Oil
Spill Liability Fund. The USCG then activates their Local Area Contingency Plan.
By 12:00 p.m., oil has spread into San Pablo Bay and is being carried out with the ebb
tide. Planning and prioritizing of resources at risk from the oil spill is initiated by the
Unified Command. However, oil spill response operations are on.standby due to adverse
weather conditions. An estimated 9,500,000 barrels of oil have been released. Evacuation
of persons within the ammonia plume trajectory is complete; however, State and local
medical services are still inundated will calls for assistance.
The worst-case oil spill was modeled using Adios. Please see Annex X. Approximately
20 percent of the crude oil would evaporate within the first day; approximately 25 percent
would evaporate within the second day; approximately 27 percent would evaporate within
the third day; approximately 28 percent would evaporate within the fourth day; and 29
percent would evaporate by the fifth day. At the end of the first day, the water content of
the oil would be approximately 40 percent; at the end of the second day, it would be 60
percent; at the end of the third day, it would be 70 percent; and by the end of the fifth day
it would be approximately 73 percent. In-situ burning of the oil would be restricted until
the end of the third day. As the oil evaporates, it will become more viscous. The
Kinematic Viscosity (cSt) of the oil after approximately 15 hours would make chemical
dispersion difficult. The oil body's density, at the end of day one, would be .96 g/cc; at
the end of day two, it would be .99 g/cc; at the end of day three, it would be approximately
1.00 g/cc. Therefore, the density of the oil will remain less than that of water throughout
the incident. By the end of day five, 71 percent of the oil would still be floating on the
water.
Within the next ten hours, the following activities occur. The Commandant of the U.S.
Coast Guard District 14 declares a Spill of National Significance (SONS) and meets with
the SONS organization. UCS requested support begins arriving, including the
Emergency Response Cleanup Services' (ERCS) contractors. Navy assets are mobilized.
Volunteers are activated according to the USCG Area Contingency Plan and wildlife
recovery systems have been mobilized. Additional Coast Guard assets arrive along with
Natural Resource Damage Assessment personnel.
On day two, the weather abates, and open water oil recovery efforts commence. The
National Incident Commander (NIC) arrives, assumes the role of OSC, and takes strategic
control of the incident He is assisted by the Alternate NIC (the District 11 Commander),
the Crisis Action Center (CAC), a Chief of Staff (the Commanding Officer of the
National Strike Force Coordination Center), an Area Operations Coordinator (the pre-
designated USCG OSC), and others.
On days three through 30 oil impacts shorelines within the Vulnerable Zone. Cleanup
efforts are ongoing. The Unified Command System continues applicable efforts.
On day 30 the Unified Command activates termination of cleanup efforts.
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K.4 Other Credible Worst-case Scenarios (Involving chlorine, sulfuric acid, and oil):
TYPE OF FACILITY: City of Carson Container Transfer Facility
LOCATION: Los Angeles County, City of Carson, along the Dominguez Channel.
EVENT: At 5:00 a,m.7 two trains approaching the Carson Container Transfer facility
from opposite directions collide due to a routing roiscommunication. The westbound train
was carrying a railroad tank car with 45,000 gallons of ammonia in it. The eastbound
train had a railroad tank car with 45,000 gallons of sulfuric acid in it. Both tank cars were
going to transfer their loads to a local oil refinery. The colliding trains hit a North Slope
Crude Oil shipping/receiving line for the same refinery. The contents of both tank cars
are released. Oil from the shipping receiving line enters the Dominquez Channel
RESPONSE: Similar to Scenario 1.
LIKELIHOOD OF OCCURRENCE: Very likely based upon the California Risk
Assessment.
OR
TYPE OF FACILITY: Chemical plant and oil refinery.
LOCATION: Contra Costa County, City of Richmond, along the San Pablo and San
Francisco Bays
EVENT: Brush fire started near Interstate Highway 580 which spreads to a chemical
plant and oil refinery.
RESPONSE: Similar to Scenario 2 with more U.S. EPA involvement
LIKELIHOOD OF OCCURRENCE: Unable to determine without further research.
OR
TYPE OF FACILITY: Oil refinery.
LOCATION: Contra Costa County, City of Richmond, along the San Pablo and San
Francisco Bays.
EVENT: An earthquake centered in northeast San Francisco, 7.0 on the Richter scale,
results in a shipping/receiving pipeline and tank rupture at a refinery in Richmond, and a
collapse of the supports holding an ammonia tank. Many natural gas lines are also
ruptured. Power is out for parts of the County. This scenario focuses on the response to
a large, but not catastrophic, earthquake.
RESPONSE: Similar to Scenario 2, but a larger scale incident
LIKELIHOOD OF OCCURRENCE: Very likely based upon the California Risk
Assessment.
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