9200.5-132
EPA 540/R-94/026
PB94-963257
DRAFT
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
OCEANIA REGIONAL
CONTINGENCY PLAN
December 30,1993
Submitted to:
Mike Ardito
Gordon Woodrow
Task Monitors
Office of Health and Emergency Planning
U.S. EPA Region IX
Updated, reorganized, and with new sections by:
Paula Diehl
Ellen Standish
Jim Standish
Amy Law
RESOURCE APPLICATIONS, INC.
141 Union Blvd., Suite 290
Lakewood, CO 80228
(303) 969-9300 Telephone
(303) 969-0669 Facsimile
U.S. EPA 8(a) Technical Assistance Team - Zone II
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UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
REGION IX
75 Hawthorne Street
San Francisco, CA 94105-3901
LETTER OF PROMULGATION
OFFICE OF THE
REGIONAL ADMINISTRATOR
Id 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 part of this system, Area Committees are 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 agencies. 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 wus signed by the Administrator on January 19, 1993. Pursuant to this
delegation of authority, which may be rcdelegated to the Division Director level, the
Regional Admin isumor 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 Oceania (Hawaii, American
Samoa, Guam, Commonwealth of the Mariana islands, and Palau) and the Area Committee
has been designated as the Region IX Oceania Regional Response Team (RRT) for
reviewing and developing the Region IX Oceania Regional Contingency Plan. This Plan
has been reviewed and meets statutory requirements.
The following are the pre-designaied Area On-Scene Coordinators for the Inland
portion of EPA Region IX Oceania:
Area On-Scene Coordinator: Terry Brubaker
Alternate Area On-Scene Coordinator: William Lewis
Comments and recommendations regarding this plan are invited and should be
addressed to: Region IX Oceania Regional Response Team, U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency, Region IX, 75 Hawthorne Street, Mail Code H-8-5, San Francisco,
CA 94105-3901
This plan will be kept under continual review. Changes, additional information, or
corrections will be promulgated periodically and will be consecutively numbered.
FeliciaN
Regional Administrator
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region IX
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entirety. Superseded plant shall be destroyed
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should bo addressed to: Oceania Regional Response Team, U.S.
Environmental Protection AgOtty,»MM IX, 75 Hawthorne Street,
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II - Record of Changes
RECORD OF CHANGES
CHANGE
The Oceania RCP was
completely reorganized
according to the USCG ACP
format, and updated and revised
with applicable information
from the original Oceania Plan,
the Mainland Plan, and the
USCG Honolulu ACP.
DATE CHANGE MADE
6/93 to 11/93
AGENCY OR PERSON
RESPONSIBLE
U.S. EPA 8(a) TAT
Resource Applications, Inc.
Paula Diehl
Ellen Standish
Jim Standish
The Oceania RCP was revised
to address the concerns
outlined in the 12/14/93 U.S.
EPA Headquarters workgroup
document.
12/93
U.S. EPA 8(a)TAT
Resource Applications, Inc.
Jim Standish
Ellen Standish
Amy Law
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Ill - Distribution
III. 1 General.
This Plan and all approved changes will be distributed to the NRT, Oceania RRT,
OSCs and others as outlined below. Additional copies may be requested from
Commander, Fourteenth Coast Guard District (mer).
111.2 NRT Distribution.
Five (5) copies of this Plan will be forwarded to the Commandant (G-MER), U. S.
Coast Guard for NRT distribution.
111.3 RRT Distribution.
Two (2) copies of this Plan will be forwarded to each of the following agencies:
Commander, Fourteenth Coast Guard District, Honolulu, HI
EPA, Region IX, San Francisco, CA
State of Hawaii, Dept. of Health, Honolulu, HI
CNMI, Division of Environmental Quality
American Samoa Environmental Protection Agency
Guam Environmental Protection Agency
Palau, Environmental Quality Protection Board
U. S. Dept. of the Interior, San Francisco, CA
U. S. Dept. of Commerce (NOAA), Seattle, WA
U. S. Dept. of Defense, CINCPAC Camp H. M. Smith, HI
Federal Emergency Management Agency, San Francisco, CA
U. S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, Honolulu, HI
U. S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, San Francisco, CA
U. S. Dept. of Energy, Honolulu, HI
U. S. Dept. of Labor, Honolulu, HI
U. S. Dept. of Justice, U. S. Attorney, Honolulu, HI
U. S. Dept. of State, Scientific Support Coordinator, (NOAA), Seattle, WA NSF,
Pacific Strike Team, San Francisco, CA
111.4 OSC Distribution.
Two (2) copies of this Plan will be forwarded to the Commanding Officers of
each of the following Coast Guard units:
MSO Honolulu, HI
MSO Guam
CGLO Pago Pago, American Samoa (1 only)
MSD Saipan (1 only)
111.5 State Distribution.
Fourteen (14) additional copies of this Plan will be forwarded to the State Dept. of
Health who will make distribution to the following State agencies:
State of Hawaii, Civil Defense Division, Dept. of Defense
State of Hawaii, Dept. of Transportation
State of Hawaii, Dept. of Land and Natural Resources
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State of Hawaii, Emergency Response Commission
State of Hawaii, Board of Agriculture
State of Hawaii, Dept. of Labor and Industrial Relations
State of Hawaii, Dept. of Business and Economic Development
State of Hawaii, University of Hawaii
State of Hawaii, HI State Chapter of the American Red Cross
State of Hawaii, Hawaii Local Emergency Planning Committee
State of Hawaii, Honolulu Local Emergency Planning Committee
State of Hawaii, Kauai Local Emergency Planning Committee
State of Hawaii, Maui Local Emergency Planning Committee
III.6 Other Distribution.
One (1) copy of this Plan will be forwarded to each of the following
agencies/departments:
Clean Islands Council, Honolulu, HI
COMNAVBASE Pearl Harbor HI
Pacific Resources, Inc., Honolulu, HI
COMNAVBASE Marianas, Guam
Maintenance and Logistics Command, Pacific, San Francisco, CA
COMPACAREA, San Francisco, CA
National Weather Service, Honolulu, HI
National Park Service, Honolulu, HI
Texaco Inc., Beacon, NY
Pacific Basin Development Council, Honolulu, HI
Shell Company (Pacific Islands) LTD, Anigua, Guam
Shell Oil Co., Houston, TX
Dept. of Justice, Torts Branch, San Francisco, CA
Mobil Oil, Agana, Guam
Pacific Marine, Honolulu, HI
Unitek Environmental Services, Honolulu, HI
Pacific Environmental Co., Honolulu, HI
Industrial Analytical Laboratory, Inc., Honolulu, HI
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IV - Table of Contents
IV - TABLE OF CONTENTS
LETTER OF PROMULGATION I
RECORD OF CHANGES III
DISTRIBUTION IV
TABLE OF CONTENTS VI
Annex A - Introduction
A. I Authority A-l
A.2 Definitions and Acronyms A-1 to A-2
A.3 Purpose and Objective A-3
A.4 Scope A-3
A.5 Response System and Policies A-4
A.5.1 National Response System A-4
A.5.2 National Response Policy A-6
A.5.3 Hawaii Response System and Policies A-8
A.5.4 Responsible Party Response Policy A-8
A.5.5 Role of the FOSC A-9 to A-14
Annex B - Organization
B.l Planning Organization B-l
B.l.l National Response Team B-l
B.1.2 Regional Response Team B-l
B.l.3 Area Committees B-l5
B. 1.4 SARA Title III Local Emergency Response Plans B-l5
B.2 Response Organization B-17toB-18
Annex C - Operational Administration
C. 1 General Spill Funding Procedures C-l
C. 1.1 OPA Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund C-1
C.1.2 CERCLA Response Trust Fund (Superfund) C-4
C.2 Cost Documentation and Recovery Procedures C-5
C.2.1 Documentation C-5
C.2.2 Cost Recovery - CWA/OPA C-6
C.2.3 Cost Recovery - CERCLA C-6
C.3 Damage Assessment Procedures C-7
C.4 Lead Administrative Trustee Access to Funds C-7
C.5 Required Letters and Reports C-7
C.5.1 RRT/FOSC Communications C-7
C.5.2 FOSC Report C-7
C.5.3 Pollution Reports C-7
C.5.4 EMAIL Reports C-8
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Annex D - Plan Review
D. 1 Revision and Update Requirements
D-l
D.l.l RCPs D-l
D.1.2 ACPs D-l
D.2 Exercises and Drills D-1
Annex E - Response Operations
E.l Response E-l
E.l.l Notification E-l
E.l.2 Preliminary Assessment E-5
E.l.3 Containment E-5
E.l.4 Removal E-6
E.1.5 Disposal E-7
E.2 Participation of Non-Federal Groups and Other Persons E-7
E.3 Natural Resource Trustees E-8 to E-9
-Response Directories TAB 1
Standing RRT List TAB 2
Standing RRT Emergency Phone List TAB 3
RRT Directory TAB 4
Emergency Disaster Response Directory TAB 5
DOD OSC List TAB 6
Annex F - Resources
F. 1 Safety Assistance F-1
F.2 Special Forces F-l
F.3 Special Forces Emergency Contact Information F-3
F.4 Additional Resources F-4
Annex G - Countermeasures
G.l On-site Treatment G-l
G. 1.1 Activated Carbon G-1
G.l.2 Biorcmediation G-l
G.l.3 Neutralization G-2
G.1.4 Precipitation G-2
G.l.5 In-Situ Burning G-2
G.2 Chemical Dispersants G-3
G.2.1 Background G-3
G.2.2 Other Dispersant Considerations G-3
G.2.3 Dispersant Documentation G-4
G.3 USEPA Accepted Dispersants G-4
G.4 USEPA Approved Surface Collecting Agents G-7
G.5 USEPA Approved Biological Additives G-8
G.6 USEPA Approved Misc. Oil Control Agents G-9
G.7 Dispersant Checklist G-lltoG-15
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Annex H - Health and Safety
H.l Personnel Safety Procedures H-l
H.2 Worker Health and Safety H-1
Annex I - Worst-case Scenario 1-1 to 1-3
Annex J - Maps J-l
Annex K - Applicable MOAs and MOUs K-l
Tab 1 MOU between DOI and DOT Concerning Responsibilities
Under the NCP
Tab 2 DOI Geological Survey, Conservation Division, Pacific
Region, Pollution Prevention and Control
Tab 3 MOU between USEPA and USCG Concerning Mitigating
Damage to Public Health and Welfare
Tab 4 IAA between the USFWS and USCG for Cooperation
in Oil Spill Cleanup and Salvage
Tab 5 IAA between the U.S. Navy and USCG for Cooperation
in Oil Spill Cleanup and Salvage
Tab 6 MOU between DOI Geological Survey and USCG
Concerning the Outer Continental Shelf.
Tab 7 Agreement between the U.S. and the State of Hawaii
Concerning Notifications
Tab 8 MOU between the USCG and the USEPA
(a mechanism for funding vendor costs)
Tab 9 MOU between the DOD and the USEPA for
the Implementation of P.L. 96-510, CERCLA
Tab 10 Agreement between the U.S. and the Territory of Guam
Annex L - Communications
L. 1 Response Personnel Communications L-l
L.l.l RRT Communications L-l
L.1.2 Coastal Zone Radio Communications L-l
L. 1.3 Coast Guard Radio Communications L-1
L. 1.4 Transportable Communications Center (TCC) L-l
L.1.5 Disaster Warnings L-l
L.2 Public Information and Community Relations L-2
L.2.1 General Policy L-2
L.2.2 RRT Activated L-2
L.2.3 RRT Not Activated L-3
L.2.4 Public Information Assist Team L-4
L.2.5 Community Relations Plans L-4
Annex M - Wildlife Rehabilitation
M-l to M-2
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Annex A - Introduction
A.1 Authority
Section 31 l(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.O.) 12580 (52 FR 2923, January 29, 1987),
the President delegated to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) the
responsibility for the amendment of the National Contingency Plan. Accordingly, the
USEPA 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 (RCPs) for all USEPA Regions. This Plan is an RCP for USEPA Region IX -
Oceania which includes the State of Hawaii, Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas
Islands, Territory of Guam and Territory of American Samoa as well as all other islands
under U. S. jurisdiction in the south and central Pacific Ocean. It reflects updates and
revisions to the Oceania Plan developed by the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG). The
individual sub-Area plans address areas of environmental or special economic importance.
Environmentally sensitive areas arc 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.
Section 4202(a)(4)(B) of OPA requires that the Area Committee prepare an Area
Contingency Plan (ACP) for the Oceania Region under the direction of a Federal On-
Scene Coordinator. This update of the former "Oceania Oil and Hazardous Substance
Pollution Contingency Plan" serves as the ACP for the Oceania Region.
OPA calls for the inclusion of both State and local representatives to the Area Committee.
In Region IX - Oceania, this has been partially accomplished through the designation of
the Regional Response Team (RRT) as the Area Committee. The Region IX-Oceania
RRT is made up of 12 Federal agencies along with representatives from Hawaii,
Commonwealth of Northern Marianas, U.S. Territory of American Samoa, Territory of
Guam, and the Republic of Palau. 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 Region IX - Oceania Area Committee. Tab 2 to Annex E lists the
members of the Area Committee for the Oceania Region.
A.2 Definitions and Acronyms
A.2.1 Definitions
Definitions contained herein arc the same as those contained in the NCP,
Section 300.5 ("Definitions"), OPA Section 1001 ("Definitions"), CWA,
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CERCLA, or SARA. An "incident" is a discharge of oil or a release of a
hazardous substance, pollutant or contaminant.
A.2.2 ' Acronyms
Acronyms as used in the NCP are used in this Plan without change.
Federal Agencies:
ATSDR Agency for Toxic Substance and Disease Registry
CDC Center for Disease Control
COE U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
DHHS Department of Health and Human Services
DOC Department of Commerce
DOD Department of Defense
DOE Department of Energy
DOI Department of the Interior
DOJ Department of Justice
DOL Department of Labor
DOS Department of State
DOT Department of Transportation
FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency
GSA General Services Administration
NIOSH National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
NMFS National Marine Fisheries Service
NOAA National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
N W S National Weather Service
OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration
USCG United Slates Coast Guard
USDA United States Department of Agriculture
USEPA United States Environmental Protection Agency
USFWS United States Fish and Wildlife Service
USGS United States Geological Survey
USN United States Navy
State Agencies:
ASEPA American Samoa EPA
CNMI Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands
GEPA Guam Environmental Protection Agency
Operational Acronyms:
ACP
COMPACAREA
CCGD14
CERCLIS
CGLO
COMDT COGARD
COTP
DRAT
ERD
ERNS
ERT
FCO
FOSC
FTS
Area Contingency Plan
Commander, USCG Pacific Area
Commander, USCG District Fourteen
CERCLA Information System
USCG Liaison Officer, Pago Pago, American Samoa
Commandant, USCG
Captain of the Port
Direct Response Advisory Team (USCG)
Emergency Response Division (USEPA)
Emergency Response Notification System
Environmental Response Team
Federal Coordinating Officer
Federal On-Scene Coordinator
Federal Telephone System
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HMICP
ICS
LCP
LEPC
MARSEC
MEP
MSO
NCP
NRC
NRT
NSF
OPCEN
OSC
PAAT
PLAT
PST
RCP
RCRIS
RPM
RRC
RRT
SAC
SSC
TAT
TRI
Other Acronyms:
ALOHA
CAMEO
CCR
CERCLA
CFR
CHEMTREC
CHMIRS
CHRIS
CWA
EHS
EPCRA
FWPCA
HAZMAT
ICS
IDLH
OCS
OHMTADS
OPA
POLREP
PPE
PRP
RCRA
SARA
Hazardous Material Incident Contingency Plan
Incident Command System
Local Contingency Plan
Local Emergency Planning Committee
USCG Marianas Section (Guam)
Marine Environmental Protection Branch, CCGD14
Marine Safety Office
National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution
Contingency Plan
National Response Center
National Response Team
National Strike Force
USCG District Operations Center
On-Scene Coordinator
Public Affairs Assist Team
Public Information Assist Team
Pacific Area Strike Team
Regional Contingency Plan
Resource Conservation and Recovery Information System
Remedial Project Manager
Regional Response Center
Regional Response Team
State Agency Coordinator
Scientific Support Coordinator
Technical Assistance Team
Toxic Release Inventory System
Areal Locations of Hazardous Atmospheres
Computer Aided Management of Emergency Operations
California Code of Regulations
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and
Liability Act
Code of Federal Regulations
Chemical Transportation Emergency Center
California Hazardous Material Incident Reporting System
Chemical Hazard Response Information System
Clean Water Act
Extremely Hazardous Substances
Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act
(SARA Title III)
Federal Water Pollution Control Act
Hazardous Material
Incident Command System
Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health
Outer Continental Shelf
Oil and Hazardous Materials Technical Assistance Data
System
Oil Pollution Act of 1990
Pollution Report
Personal Protective Equipment
Potentially Responsible Party
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act, 1986
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A.3
Purpose and Objective
The purpose of this Plan is to promote the coordination of an efficient and effective
response by various Federal, state, and local agencies to discharges of oil and releases of
hazardous substances, pollutants, and contaminants in accordance with the authorities of
CERCLA and the CWA. This Plan also provides the OSC with guidance and assistance
for preparing LCPs and responding effectively to pollution incidents.
A.4 Scope
This Plan applies to all Federal and state agencies and applies to releases or substantial
threats of releases of hazardous substances or pollutants or contaminants which may
present an imminent and substantial danger to public health or the environment in all the
coastal and inland areas of USEPA Region IX - Oceania. In the context of this Plan, the
terms coastal and inland have the meanings as given by CERCLA or the CWA.
The provisions of this Plan are applicable to all Federal Agencies. This Plan is based upon
the NCP and may be complemented by Federal interagency and local assistance plans and
agreements.
Response actions taken pursuant to Section 104(a)(1) of CERCLA are limited to the
environment as defined by Section 101 8 of CERCLA.
Removal actions taken pursuant to Section 311(c)(1) of the CWA are limited to the
navigable waters of the contiguous zone, and the high seas beyond the contiguous zone in
connection with activities under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act or the Deep Water
Ports Act of 1974, or which may affect natural resources belonging to, appertaining to, or
under the exclusive management authority of the United States (including resources under
the Fishery Conservation and Management Act of 1976). When a discharge or potential
discharge that poses a threat to the U. S. occurs outside the jurisdiction under 311(c) of
the Act, the procedures of this Plan apply to the extent practicable and removal actions will
be accomplished pursuant to other agency authorities. Federal policy has been extended
by the intervention of the High Seas Act to include taking action on the high seas when
the Commandant of the Coast Guard declares a grave and imminent danger exists to the
coastline or related interests of the USCG from pollution or the threat of pollution.
Response actions to remove discharges originating from Outer Continental Shelf Lands
Act operations shall be in accordance with the August 1971 Memorandum of
Understanding between DOI and DOT concerning respective responsibilities under this
Plan.
A.5 Response System and Policies
A.5.1 National Response System
The National Response System (NRS) was developed to coordinate all
government agencies with responsibility for environmental protection, in a
focused response strategy for the immediate and effective clean up of an oil or
hazardous substance discharge. The NRS is a three tiered response and
preparedness mechanism that supports the pre-designated Federal On-Scene
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Coordinator (FOSC) in coordinating national, regional, local government
agencies, industry, and the responsible party during response.
The NRS supports the responsibilities of the FOSC, under the direction of the
CWA Federal removal authority. The FOSC plans and coordinates response
strategy on scene, using the support of the National Response Team (NRT),
Regional Response Team (RRT), Area Committees, and responsible parties as
necessary, to supply the needed trained personnel, equipment, and scientific
support to complete an immediate and effective response to any oil or hazardous
substance discharge.
The NRS is designed to support the FOSC and facilitate responses to a
discharge or threatened discharge of oil or a hazardous substance. The NRS is
used for all spills, including a Spill of National Significance (SONS). When
appropriate, the NRS is designed to incorporate a unified command and control
support mechanism (unified command) consisting of the FOSC, the State's
Incident Manager, and the Responsible Party's Incident Manager. The unified
command structure allows for a coordinated response effort which takes into
account the Federal, State, local, and responsible party concerns and interests
when implementing the response strategy. A unified command establishes a
forum for open, frank primary responsibility for oil and hazardous substance
discharge removal. A unified command helps to ensure a coordinated, effective
response is carried out and that the particular needs of all parties involved arc
taken into consideration. The FOSC has the ultimate authority in a
response operation and will exert this authority only if the other
members of the unified command are not present or are unable to reach
consensus within a reasonable time frame. During hazardous substance
release responses in which local agencies usually assume a leading role, the local
agency may assume one of the unified commander roles when a unified
command is used. During responses to oil spills, local agencies are not usually
involved as part of a unified command, but provide agency representatives who
interface with the command structure through the Liaison Officer or the State
representative. When a unified command is used, a Joint Operations Center and
Joint Information Bureau shall be established. The Joint Operations Center
should be located near and convenient to the site of the discharge. All
rcsponders (Federal, State, local and private) should be incorporated into the
FOSC's response organization at the appropriate level.
A.5.1.1 Spill of National Significance
A Spill of National Significance (SONS) is that rare catastrophic spill
event which captures the nation's attention due to its actual damage or
significant potential for adverse environmental impact. A SONS is
defined as a spill which greatly exceeds the response capability at the
local and regional levels and which, due to its size, location, and actual
or potential for adverse impact on the environment is so complex, it
requires extraordinary coordination of Federal, State, local and private
resources to contain and clean up. Only the Commandant of the
USCG or the Administrator of the USEPA can declare a SONS.
The response to a SONS event must be a coordinated response that
integrates the FOSC's response organization with the SONS response
organization.
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A.5.1.2 SONS Response Structure:
The SONS organization incorporates the unified command and control
support mechanism, pre-designates key positions, defines their roles,
clarifies the relationships of key functional elements, and integrates the
use of Coast Guard Reservists (for Coast Guard directed responses).
The SONS plan provides for significant augmentation of the regional
organization by a national structure containing 6 key elements: the
National Incident Commander (NIC), the Alternate National Incident
Manager, the National Incident Commander's Chief of Staff, the Crisis
Action Center/Emergency Operations Center (CAC/EOC), the SONS
Area Operations Coordinator, and the National Incident Commander's
staff. The role definition of each is as follows:
National Incident Commander (NIC) - When a Spill of National
Significance is declared, the National Incident Commander will
proceed to the scene, assume the role of OSC and take strategic control
of the situation. The principle responsibility of the NIC will be
strategic management, ensuring that all possible actions are being taken
to combat the spill, thereby reassuring the public that the full force of
the formal response infrastructure is being utilized for the spill. The
National Incident Commander should remain on scene to provide
strategic coordination of the entire response effort for as long as the
response exceeds regional capabilities. The Commandant will assign a
Vice Admiral in the position of National Incident Commander.
The Alternate National Incident Commander will be the Coast Guard
District Commander in whose district the spill has occurred. As
District Commander, he/she will already be in a position to continue
liaison with the regional level officials and coordinate any resource
issues with the adjacent districts or regions.
Crisis Action Center - The Chief of the Coast Guard Headquarters
Office of Marine Safety, Security and Environmental Protection will
direct the Headquarters Crisis Action Center operations. The CAC
Chief will be the key advisor to the Commandant of the Coast Guard
and to the National Incident Commander during the incident.
Area Operations Coordinator - The pre-designated On Scene
Coordinator, as Area Committee chairman, will be designated as the
Area Operations Coordinator because of requisite local knowledge of
the response area and the political and commercial contacts to initiate
and sustain a cleanup operation. For SONS, there will most likely be
multiple Area Operations Coordinators, each retaining tactical
responsibility for their own area.
Support Staff - The National Incident Commander will require a
number of staff elements to effectively manage and coordinate his/her
responsibilities. This will facilitate rapid implementation during a
SONS event and encourage the formation of a coordinated
management team. The major staff components include a Support
Operations Division, a Strategic Planning Division, a Logistics
Division, and a Finance Division. An External Affairs Division has
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been added to deal with anticipated heavy public affairs and protocol
workload.
A.5.2 National Response Policy
The President has delegated certain functions and responsibilities vested in him
by the CWA (as amended by OPA) and CERCLA (as amended by SARA) to
the Administrator of USEPA 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 USEPA shall assign a Federal On-scene
Coordinator (FOSC) to each Area to carry out these functions and
responsibilities.
A.5.2.1 Federal Agencies shall:
(A) Coordinate their planning and response activities through the
RRT mechanism;
(B) Coordinate planning and response actions with affected State
and local governments and private entities; and
(C) Make facilities or resources, which may be useful in a
Federal response, available to the FOSC, consistent with
agency responsibilities and authorities.
It is the policy of the RRT, 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.
Federal responsibility is not all inclusive with respect to oil discharges
and hazardous substance release response. Hawaii, Guam, American
Samoa and the Northern Marianas Islands as well as many local
agencies have passed laws, developed contingency plans and assumed
responsibilities consistent with the mitigation of oil discharges and
hazardous substances releases. All have committed certain resources
for response operations and have designated representatives on the
RRT.
In Hawaii, State chemical and oil emergency response operations are
supervised by the Department of Health, Environmental Health
Administration, Hazard Evaluation and Emergency Response Program.
In Guam, Territorial response operations are supervised by the Guam
Environmental Protection Agency. In American Samoa, Territorial
response operations are supervised by the American Samoa
Environmental Protection Agency. In the Northern Marianas Islands,
Commonwealth response operations are supervised by the Department
of Public Health and Environmental Services, Environmental Services
Division.
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This plan also 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.
A.5.2.2 Multi-Regional Actions
In the event that an actual or threatened discharge or release moves
from the area covered by one regional contingency plan into another
area, the authority to initiate pollution control actions shall shift as
appropriate. In the event that an actual or potential incident affects
areas covered by two or more regional plans, the response mechanism
called for by both plans shall be activated. The NRT will be activated
in the event of a discharge which goes beyond the boundary of
Oceania Region.
There shall be only one OSC at any time during the course of a
spill or release response. Should an incident affect two or more
areas, the affected RRTs will, by mutual agreement, designate the OSC,
giving prime consideration to the area vulnerable to the greatest
damage. If there is disagreement as to the area most impacted, then the
RRT, in consultation with the natural resource trustees and the
Scientific Support Coordinator, will decide who the OSC should be.
The NRT shall designate the OSC if members of one RRT or of two
adjacent RRTs are unable to agree on the designation.
A.5.2.3 Multi-National Actions
There are currently no multi-national agreements in the Oceania
Region. Only Canada and Mexico currently have agreements with the
U.S
A.5.3 State of Hawaii Response System and Policy
A.5.3.1 Response System
The State of Hawaii's response to a major oil spill is outlined in the
Hawaii Oil and Hazardous Substances Emergency Response Plan.
This plan states that the USCG will remain the lead agency for all oil
spills in navigable waters. The Department of Health will be the State's
On-Scene Coordinator, and State Civil Defense may be activated to
coordinate State actions (if activation is warranted).
A.5.3.2 Response Policy
The State of Hawaii's responsibility for oil and hazardous substance
response is to support county first responders. The state should
provide support to the county government through monitoring and
assistance in health and environmental matters, technical problems,
resources and serve as a liaison to the federal government, as required.
When there is no identifiable responsible party, the state is responsible
for the cleanup, removal, and remediation of hazardous substance
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releases. In addition, the state will establish the planning and
coordination network required under SARA Title III, and the existing
Civil Defense Emergency Response system. The Department of
Health's Office of Hazard Evaluation and Emergency Response
(HEER) provides the staff to the Hawaii State Emergency Response
Commission.
A.5.3.3 County Response System and Policy
The City and County of Honolulu is first responder for all HAZMAT
response. The Fire Department of City and County of Honolulu is the
agency with first response capabilities. Their HAZMAT team
maintains a level (A) capability, and responds to outer island request
for level (A) response under the present CERCLA agreement. At
present, the local city and county governments do not maintain an oil
pollution response posture.
The City and Counties of Honolulu, Kauai, Maui, and Hawaii's policy
is to support the State Department of Health, and the USCG's
response through the County Civil Defense network.
A.5.4 Responsible Party Response Policy
Under OPA, the responsible party has primary responsibility for cleanup of a
discharge. The response shall be conducted in accordance with their applicable
response plan. Section 4201(a) of OPA states that an owner or operator of a
tank vessel or facility participating in removal efforts shall act in accordance with
the National Contingency Plan and the applicable response plan required.
Section 4202 of OPA states that these response plans shall:
"(i) be consistent with the requirements of the National Contingency
Plan and Area Contingency Plans;
"(ii) identify the qualified individual having full authority to implement
removal actions, and require immediate communications between that
individual and the appropriate Federal official and the persons
providing personnel and equipment pursuant to clause (iii);
"(iii) identify, and ensure by contract or other means approved by the
President, the availability of private personnel and equipment necessary
to remove to the maximum extent practicable a worst case discharge
(including a discharge resulting from fire or explosion), and to mitigate
or prevent a substantial threat of such a discharge;
"(iv) describe the training, equipment testing, periodic unannounced
drills, and response actions of persons on the vessel or at the facility, to
be carried out under the plan to ensure the safety of the vessel or
facility and to mitigate or prevent the discharge, or the substantial threat
of a discharge;
"(v) be updated periodically; and
"(vi) be resubmitted for approval of each significant change."
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Each owner or operator of a tank vessel or facility required by OPA to submit a
response plan shall do so in accordance with applicable regulations. Facility and
tank vessel response plan regulations, including plan requirements, are located in
• 33 CFR Parts 154 and 155, respectively.
As defined in OPA, each responsible party for a vessel or a facility from which
oil is discharged, or which poses a substantial threat of a discharge, into or upon
the navigable waters or adjoining shorelines or the Exclusive Economic Zone is
liable for the removal costs and damages specified in Subsection (b) of Section
1002 of OPA. Any removal activity undertaken by a responsible party must be
consistent with the provisions of the NCP, the Regional Contingency Plan
(RCP), the Area Contingency Plan, and the applicable response plan required by
OPA. If directed by the FOSC at any time during removal activities, the
responsible party must act accordingly.
Each responsible party for a vessel or facility from which a hazardous substance
is released, or which poses a substantial threat of a discharge, is liable for
removal costs as specified in the Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA) (42 U.S.C. 9601 et seq.).
A.5.5 Role of the On-Scene Coordinator
The NCP at 40 CFR part 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 arc pre-designated by the Regional
or district head of the lead agency. USEPA and the USCG pre-designated
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 USEPA designates FOSCs for
the inland zones.
A.5.5.1 Responsibilities
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.
During an incident, the FOSC shall, to the extent practicable, collect
pertinent facts about the discharge or release, such as its source and
cause; the identification of potentially responsible parties; the nature,
amount, and location of discharged or released materials; the probable
direction and time of travel of discharged or released materials; the
pathways to human and environmental exposure; the potential impact
on human health, welfare, and safety and the environment; the potential
impact on natural resources and property which may be affected;
priorities for protecting human health and welfare and the environment;
and appropriate cost documentation.
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 Subparts D and E of
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the NCP that involve expenditures of OSLTF or CERCLA funds
unless an appropriate contract or cooperative agreement has been
established.
The pre-designatcd FOSC, or his/her representative, shall as soon as
he/she arrives at the scene of an incident:
(A) Assume FOSC responsibilities.
(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 their 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 DHHS 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 effort 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.
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(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.
(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
Booms
Stream Diversion or Impoundment
Gelling or Chemical Agents
(2) Implement countermeasures, for example,
Control the water discharge from upstream
impoundments
Mitigate contamination of water supplies
Consider dispersants and other chemical agents
(3) Collect and remove oil from watercourses and
adjoining shorelines, for example,
Skimmers
Sorbents
Dredging
High Pressure Water
In-Situ Burning
Bioremediation
(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 his judgment, actions contrary to
this advice must be taken to protect human life.
The FOSC shall promptly notify the trustees for
natural resources of discharges or releases that are
injuring or may injure natural resources under their
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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.
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,
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
(5) Implement Countermeasurcs, 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
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Dredging
On-site physical/chemical treatment
In-Situ Burning
Bioremediation
(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.
(O) Call upon the special forces and teams listed in Section
300.145 of the NCP to assist in a response, as needed.
(P) Issue reports.
A.5.5.2 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 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.
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Annex B - Organization
B. 1 Planning Organization
There are three types of Federal contingency plans: the National Contingency Plan
(NCP), Regional Contingency Plans (RCPs), and Area Contingency Plans (ACPs).
Subsection (c)(2) of section 311 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.
1321(c)(2)) as amended by OPA states that the President shall prepare and publish a
National Contingency Plan for removal of oil and hazardous substances and that the
National Contingency Plan shall provide for efficient, coordinated, and effective action to
minimize damage from oil and hazardous substance discharges. As described in
§300.110 of the NCP, the National Response Team (NRT) is responsible for national
planning and coordination of emergency response to pollution incidents. RCPs are
required by Section 300.210 of the NCP.
As described in § 300.115 of the NCP, the RRTs arc responsible for regional planning
and coordination. Each RRT representative shall designate members from their agency to
coordinate the development of a Federal Regional Contingency Plan.
Each USEPA Regional Administrator and USCG Captain of the Port (OSC) shall
designate Federal Areas, Federal Area Committee members, and the review process for
plans. Section 4202(a) of the OPA amends Section 311 (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.
B. 1.1 National Response Team
The NRT is primarily a national planning, policy, and coordination body and
does not respond directly to incidents. The NRT provides policy guidance prior
to an incident and assistance as requested by an OSC via an RRT during an
incident. NRT assistance usually takes the form of technical advice, access to
additional resources and equipment, or coordination with other RRTs. The
Coast Guard and USEPA co-chair the RRT. For coastal incidents, USCG
chairs the RRT, while for inland incidents, USEPA is the chair.
The USEPA serves as the chairman and the Coast Guard serves as the vice-
chairman of the NRT. The NRT's membership consists of 15 federal agencies
including representatives from the USCG, USEPA, FEMA, DOD, DOE, USDA,
DOC, DHHS, DOI, DOJ, DOL, DOT, DOS, GSA, and Nuclear Regulatory
Commission. (For details, see the NCP at 40 CFR 300.175(b).)
B.1.2 Regional Response Team
Like the NRT, RRTs are planning, policy and coordination bodies, and do not
respond directly to incidents. The RRTs develop Regional Contingency Plans
for their regions. The RRTs also provide one level of review for the Area
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Contingency Plans. The Oceania RRT membership parallels that of the NRT
but also includes State and local representation.
¦ B. 1.2.1 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
various governments of the Oceania region 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 arc listed in Annex I. Representatives of local government
and private industry may participate in RRT meetings in an
observer/contributor capacity.
B. 1.2.2 Chairs
Except when the Oceania RRT is activated for a pollution incident, the
USEPA and the USCG representatives will act as Co-Chairs of the
Standing Team. During an Incident-Specific response, the Chair will
be either the USEPA 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 USEPA.
B. 1.2.3 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.
(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 various islands in the Oceania region.
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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.
B. 1.2.4 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.
B. 1.2.5 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
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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 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 arc 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.
B. 1.2.6 Response Deactivation
Deactivation of the RRT will occur when the Incident-Specific RRT
Chair determines that the FOSC no longer requires RRT assistance.
B. 1.2.7 Specific Agency Response Functions
The RRT provides guidance and advice to the FOSC, and appropriate
resources under each member agency's jurisdiction to assist in Federal
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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 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 lire suppression
support and technical expertise in the suppression
of wildland fires resulting from hazardous spill
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.
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(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 USEPA, provide scientific
support for responses in inland areas.
(6) Shall provide an agency representative to coordinate
agency specific input to the dispersant, in-situ bum,
and bioremediation decision process.
Department of Defense
(1) Shall provide assistance in investigations to evaluate
the 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
USEPA 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.
(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.
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(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.
(E) General Services Administration
(1) Shall provide administrative assistance to the FOSC
during response to a discharge or potential
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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.
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 104(b) of CERCLA,
shall make determinations that illness, disease or
complaints thereof may be attributable to exposure
to a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant.
(3) Shall provide expert advice and assistance on actual
or potential discharges or releases that pose a threat
to public 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
USEPA Region to assist in USEPA/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:
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(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 USEPA, develop guidelines
for toxicological profiles for hazardous
substances; and
(f) Develop educational materials related to
health effects of toxic substances for
health professionals.
Additionally, ATSDR operates a 24-hour number to address
public health issues.
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.
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(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 RJRT representative.
(d) Shall provide a bureau representative to
coordinate bureau-specific input to the
dispersant in-situ burn, and
bioremediation decision processes, as
outlined in Sections 700, 800, and 900
respectively.
(e) Under OPA Section 4201(b), the United
States Fish and Wildlife Service
(USFWS) and the National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
also have duties 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:
(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
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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 How 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.
Department of Justice
(1) Can provide expert advice on complicated legal
questions arising from discharges or releases and
Federal agency responses.
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(2) Represents the Federal government, including its
agencies, in litigation.
Department of Labor
(1) Shall provide, through the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration (OSHA), advice, guidance
and assistance regarding hazards to persons
involved in removal or control of oil discharges or
hazardous substance releases.
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.
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(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.
Environmental Protection Agency
(1) Shall provide expertise on environmental effects of
pollution discharges and environmental pollution
control techniques. USEPA will also advise the
RRT and FOSC on what degree of hazard a
discharge poses to the public health and safety.
(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.
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(10) Shall provide an agency representative to coordinate
agency-specific input to the dispersant, in-situ
burning, and bioremediation decision processes.
(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 m.
(M) State Representative(s)
(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 USEPA and
appropriate state agency representatives, assist the
FOSC, as requested, in the selection of an
appropriate disposal site.
(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 USEPA 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 the Department of the Interior
in establishing bird collection, cleaning and
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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.
B.1.3 Area Committees
As stated in Section B.l of this Plan, Section 4202(a) of the OPA amends
section 31 l(j) of the CWA to require that Area Committees develop ACPs.
Boundaries for Areas are determined by USEPA 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, OSCs shall direct the Area Committees
to coordinate with State Emergency Response Commissions (SERC) and Local
Emergency Planning Committees (LEPC) 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 III local emergency response plans, or
in the Area Committee's area 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.
Special Federal sub-Area Plans are currently being developed for four Counties
in the State of Hawaii (Oahu, Hawaii, Maui, Kauai) and for American Samoa,
under the leadership of the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office in Honolulu
(the pre-designated FOSC) and for Palau, Guam, and the Commonwealth of the
Northern Marianas, under the leadership of the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety
Office in Guam (the pre-designated FOSC). Currently, there are no special
Federal sub-Area Plans for inland areas of the Oceania Region.
ACPs should also integrate approved vessel, offshore facility, onshore facility,
pipeline, and bulk transportation response plans.
B. 1.4 SARA Title III Local Emergency Response Plans
The emergency planning sections of Title III of the SARA are designed to help
state and local governments develop emergency response and preparedness
capabilities through better coordination and planning, especially within the local
community. The regulations that implement SARA Title III are codified at 40
CFR Part 355.
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SARA Title III requires the governor of each state to designate a SERC. If a
state commission is not designated, the governor will operate as the commission
until that designation is made. This SERC should represent state organizations
and agencies with expertise in emergency response, such as state environmental,
emergency management, and public health agencies. Various public and private
sector groups and associations with interest and expertise in Title III issues can
also be included in the SERC.
The SERC must designate local emergency planning districts (which can be
based on existing municipalities) and appoint LEPCs within a month after
districts are designated. The SERC supervises and coordinates the activities of
the LEPCs, establishes procedures on how to handle requests for information,
and reviews local emergency plans.
In a somewhat unprecedented requirement, each LEPC must include elected state
and local officials; police, fire, civil defense, public health professionals;
environmental, hospital and transportation officials; community groups; and the
media. Facilities subject to the emergency planning requirements must also be
represented on the LEPC. The LEPC must establish rules, give public notice of
its activities, and establish procedures for handling public requests for
information. Title III response plans should be closely coordinated with
applicable ACPs and State emergency response plans. To assure coordination
with the SARA Title III program, it is recommended that the Area Committee
include appropriate LEPC or other Title III representation.
An LEPCs primary responsibility will be to develop an emergency response
plan. In developing this plan, the local committee will evaluate available
resources for preparing for and responding to a potential chemical accident. The
plan must:
1. Identify facilities as well as transportation routes for extremely
hazardous substances.
2. Establish emergency response procedures, both on-site and off-site.
3. Formulate emergency notification procedures and evacuation plans.
4. Establish methods for determining when releases occur and what areas
populations may be affected.
5. Describe community and industry emergency equipment and facilities,
and who is responsible for them.
6. Describe and schedule a training program to teach methods for
responding to chemical emergencies.
7. Establish methods and schedules for exercises to test emergency
response plans.
8. Designate a community coordinator and a facility coordinator to
implement the plan.
The emergency response plan must be reviewed by the SERC and annually by
the LEPC. Regional Response Teams (RRTs) may review plans and provide
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assistance to the LEPCs upon request. RRTs are composed of regional
personnel from 14 federal agencies as well as state representatives with
emergency responsibilities. Federal OSCs are encouraged to participate in this
local planning activity to ensure that it is consistent and compatible with Federal
response programs.
Guidance is also available to help the LEPCs prepare and review plans. The
principal guidance document, "Hazardous Materials Emergency Planning
Guide," is available to state and local emergency officials.
LEPCs and facilities should focus their planning activities around a list of 366
extremely hazardous substances identified by USEPA. The list includes the
threshold planning and reportable quantities for each substance. Any facility
that produces, uses or stores more of a listed chemical than this threshold
planning quantity must meet all emergency planning requirements. Also, after
public comment, the SERC or the governor can designate additional facilities as
subject to those requirements.
Facilities are required to notify the SERCs that they are covered by Title III
emergency planning requirements. If a facility begins to produce, use or store
any of the extremely hazardous substances in threshold quantity amounts, it
must notify the SERC within 60 days.
Each SERC must notify USEPA of all covered facilities and facilities designated
by the SERC or the governor. The SERC is also responsible for supervising the
activities of the LEPCs.
B.1.5 Plan Relationships
Along with this Plan, the completed individual sub-Area plans will integrate with existing
State, Commonwealth, territory, 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, Commonwealth, or Territory plans will suffice for medium-sized
incidents, and Federal contingency plans will be necessary for response to the largest
incidents. Sucessively higher levels of plans are not meant to replace other plans, but are
intended to smoothly take over as the incidents become larger.
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 OSC
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.
B.2 Response Organization
The National Response System (NRS) is designed to be used for all spill responses,
including a SONS. The versatility of the NRS enables the FOSC to fill the positions
identified in the organizational structure as needed. Not all positions will necessarily be
filled. Positions may include:
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Federal On-Scene Coordinator
Unified Command, when appropriate
FOSC
SOSC
Responsible Party Incident Manager
Command Staff
Public Affairs Officer
Liaison Officer
Health and Safety Officer
Historian
Operations Chief
Salvage Supervisor
Open Water Recovery Supervisor
Wildlife Recovery Supervisor
Remote Sensing Supervisor
Planning Chief
Strategy and Tactics Supervisor
Disposal Supervisor
Scientific Support Coordinator
Environmental Sensitivity Supervisor
Risk Assessment Supervisor
Logistics Chief
Procurement Supervisor
Transportation Supervisor
Berthing Supervisor
Training Supervisor
Volunteers Supervisor
Equipment Supervisor
Finance Chief
Contracts Supervisor
Cost Documentation Supervisor
Claims Supervisor
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, tire, Health Departments, and any other relevant agencies.
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Annex C • Operational Administration
General Spill Funding Procedures
Section 300.335 of the NCP outlines the types of funds provided by OPA and CERCLA
which are available to remove certain oil discharges or hazardous substance releases.
Legally, the person responsible for a discharge or release is 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 their satisfaction, the
FOSC will initiate response actions and access the monies necessary for the response
from OPA and/or CERCLA sources.
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
are receivable only by governments: natural resource damage, loss of tax and revenue, and
increased cost of public services. The other categories are receivable by private parties as
well as by governments.
C. 1.1 OPA Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund
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 1, 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, Fourteenth Coast
Guard District administers the OSLTF within Federal Region IX - Oceania.
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.
C. 1.1.1 Incident Specific Removal Costs
Incident specific removal costs payable from the OSLTF include:
Out-of-pocket expenses;
-per diem and travel
-vehicle mileage
-replication, transmission, and delivery of reports
-rental cars
-field consumables
Contracted costs;.
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Government owned equipment costs;
Costs of USEPA Technical Assistance Teams;
Salary costs for temporary government employees hired or activated
specifically for the spill response; and
Specific salary costs for federal employees.
C. 1.1.2 Reimbursement Procedures
To seek reimbursement from the OSLTF, Federal agencies must
submit their reimbursable expenses to the FOSC for certification upon
completion of removal activities, or on a daily basis depending upon
the complexity of the incident. The FOSC will submit a certified Cost
Summary Report to the NPFC, and will submit a copy of the report to
the Commander, Fourteenth 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.
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, $2
million if less than 3,000 gross tons; $10 million if 3,000 gross tons
or greater, 2) any other vessel - $600 per gross ton or $500,000; 3)
offshore facilities except Deep Water Ports - $75,000,000; and 4)
onshore facilities and Deep Water Ports - $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.
C. 1.1.3 FOSC Access to OSLTF
The FOSC accesses the Fund by requesting a Federal Project Number
from the Coast Guard District Fourteen. At the time of this request,
the FOSC estimates the cost of the project, and a ceiling must be
established. Should the response go over that ceiling, a request must
be made to D14 to increase the amount. Any estimates of $25K or
above must be submitted to MLC Pacific Area via D14.
The FOSC shall exert adequate control of removal operations so that
they can certify that reimbursement from the Fund is appropriate.
Care must be exercised to ensure that misunderstandings do not
develop about the reimbursement of funds expended for removal
activities. The FOSC should not knowingly request services for which
reimbursement is mandatory unless reimbursement funds are known
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to be available. Similarly, the agency supplying a reimbursable service
should determine the source of reimbursement before committing
resources necessitating reimbursement.
Procedure for Activating Funds:
Under the CWA, the FOSC for an oil spill will provide the
Commander, 14th Coast Guard District, with the following information
in writing (after initial telephone contact):
Statement that the FOSC has determined that Federal discharge
removal actions arc necessary,
Description and location of discharge,
Date spill occurred and type of pollutant,
Estimated cost of removal actions reimbursable from the Fund. (The
estimate should include costs of all Phase III activities);
Estimated time needed for removal, and
Name of discharger or suspected discharger, if known.
C.l.1.4 State Access to OP A
The State or States affected by a discharge may act where "necessary"
to remove such a discharge and may be reimbursed from the OSLTF
for the reasonable costs incurred, in accordance with OPA. As defined
in Section 300.355(4)(i) of the NCP, removal by a State is
"necessary" when the FOSC determines that the owner or operator of
the vessel, onshore facility or offshore facility from which the
discharge occurs does not effect a removal properly, or is unknown.
In addition, State action is required to minimize or mitigate significant
threat(s) to the public health, welfare, or the environment that Federal
action cannot minimize or mitigate.
State action must also be undertaken if removal or partial removal can
be done by the State at a cost that is less than or not significantly
greater than the cost that would be incurred by Federal agencies.
State agency reimbursement under CWA requires FOSC authorization
prior to the response. The State Government elements identified in
this Plan will seek reimbursement for removal operation expenditures
on behalf of all State agencies and political subdivision, thereof.
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 (i.e., which of the criteria were not met
by the State). State removal actions must be in compliance with the
NCP in order to qualify for reimbursement.
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State removal operations are considered to be Operational Response
Phase III actions to the extent that the same operations undertaken by a
Federal agency would be so considered. Removal operations of a local
government in support of Federal discharge removal operations are
considered to be actions of the State for the purposes of this section.
State access to the fund is outlined in NPFC Instruction 16451.1 dated
30 Oct 1992, Technical Operating Procedures for State access under
Section 1012(d)(1) of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990. This instruction
provides guidance to the FOSC and Coast Guard Districts concerning
a State Governor's request for access to the OSLTF. 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, or the mitigation or prevention of a substantial threat of a
discharge of oil.
In addition, OPA does not preempt 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.
C.1.2 CERCLA Hazardous Substances Response Trust Fund (Superfund)
CERCLA establishes funds administered by the USEPA for removal or
remedial measures necessary to mitigate the danger of any hazardous substance
which has been released or poses a substantial threat of release, and which
may present an imminent and substantial danger to public health, welfare, or the
environment. Once a release has been identified for possible CERCLA
response, a preliminary assessment should be undertaken. The purpose of this
assessment is to: (1) evaluate the magnitude of the hazard; (2) identify the
source and nature of the release; (3) determine the existence of responsible
parties and their availability and willingness to undertake a proper response; and
(4) determine whether immediate removal or remedial action is necessary. An
immediate removal may be undertaken in a time critical situation where there is
an immediate and significant risk of harm to human life, health, or the
environment.
C. 1.2.1 Activation and Use
The USEPA and USCG have authority to expend funds from the
Superfund for response actions in accordance with the provisions of
Subpart E of the NCP. The geographic areas of jurisdiction are the
same as for the pre-designated FOSCs. When USEPA provides the
FOSC, the USEPA Regional Administrator has authority to approve
CERCLA Trust Fund expenditures not to exceed $2,000,000.
Expenditures exceeding $2,000,000 must be approved by USEPA
Headquarters. When the USCG provides the FOSC, the USCG OSC
has authority to approve CERCLA Trust Fund expenditures not to
exceed $250,000. Expenditures exceeding $250,000 must be
approved by USEPA Headquarters.
Other Federal agencies have authority to expend CERCLA Trust Fund
money in accordance with Interagency Agreements (IAG) and
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Memoranda of Understandings (MOU) with USEPA.
Reimbursement of agency expenditures will be in accordance with the
procedures specified in these IAGs and MOUs.
Expenditures of CERCLA Trust Fund money by a State must be in
accordance with a contract or cooperative agreement between USEPA
and that State.
C. 1.2.2 FOSC Access to CERCLA
When requesting funding directly from USEPA Headquarters under
CERCLA, the FOSC must notify the Emergency Response Division
(ERD) duty officer with the following information (10 Point
Document):
(1)
General Information;
(2)
Hazardous Substances Involved;
(3)
Methods Used to Gather Data on Released Material and
Level Present in the Environment;
(4)
Threat to Human Health;
(5)
Threat to Environment;
(6)
Summary of Overall Threat;
(7)
Expected Changes in Situation Should No Action be Taken,
or Should Action be Delayed;
(8)
Need for Federal Action;
(9)
Response Options; and
(10)
Proposed Response Action.
With this information, Headquarters officials will determine if funding
is appropriate and the ERD duty officer will communicate the decision
to the OSC. In the case of a regionally approved immediate removal,
the USEPA OSC must supply the ERD with a 10 Point Document
within 24 hours, whereas the USCG OSC must supply the ERD with a
POLREP within 24 hours.
C. 1.2.3 State Access to CERCLA
State role under CERCLA should be to the maximum extent feasible
and consistent with their capabilities, willingness, and needs. Each
State's involvement is tailored to the situation in that State.
Cost Documentation and Recovery Procedures
Procedures for cost documentation and recovery are outlined in NPFC Instruction
16451.2 dated 21 DEC 1992, Resource Documentation and Cost Documentation
Technical Operating Procedures (TOPs).
C.2.1 Documentation
Documentation shall be collected and maintained to support all response actions
taken, and to form the basis for cost recovery . The FOSC from the lead agency
is responsible for proper documentation to support all actions taken when
responding to incidents involving oil discharges or hazardous substance
releases. Documentation should be sufficient to establish the source and
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circumstances involved in an incident, including source and circumstances of
the response action taken, discharge or release, identity of responsible parties,
and actual or potential impact on the public health, welfare, and the environment.
Documentation should also include collection and safeguarding accurate
accounting information for costs incurred, record of legal notices to suspected
responsible parties, sample collection and chain-of-custody procedures,
photographs, and other investigative records. Where applicable, documentation
shall state when the NRC received notification of a release of a reportable
quantity. Because the FOSC at the scene of a release may be from any one of
several agencies, uniform procedures shall be provided wherever possible for
collection of information and samples for cost recovery and criminal actions. In
particular, cost documentation must be adequate to withstand the scrutiny of the
court during litigation. Information and reports collected by the FOSC may also
be helpful for research and development for natural resource damage assessment
and to further scientific understanding of the environment.
C.2.2 Cost Recovery - CWA, as Amended by OPA
As soon as practicable after termination of Phase III actions, the FOSC will
submit to the Coast Guard Fourteenth District Commander a list that includes:
(1) Names of agencies and contractors authorized to participate in Phase
III actions;
(2) A general description of the functions each agency performed; and
(3) An estimate of the cost of each function performed.
Within 60 days after termination of Phase III actions each Federal agency must
submit to the Fourteenth District Commander:
(1) An itemized list of costs that it desires to be paid from the Fund; and
(2) An itemized list of costs to be recovered against the responsible party
under Section 311(f) or (g) of the CWA.
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.
C.2.3 Cost Recovery - CERCLA
For all removal actions, incident-specific accounting information is required by
the USEPA Financial Management Division on all contracting documents as
well as other financial transactions relating to the FOSC's work. The following
accounting and control numbers must be included on each contracting and
financial document: Fund Symbol, Account Number, Document Control
Numbers, and Object Class Code. Detailed information on the forms and
procedures required can be found in "Interim Emergency Response
Procurement Procedures for Hazardous Substance Response Program -
Revision No. 1" (or as revised), and in "Cost Control Manual for Superfund
Removals, June 14, 1982."
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The information and reports obtained by the lead agency for Fund-financed
response actions should be transmitted to the RRC. Copies can then be
forwarded to the NRT, members of the RRT, and others as appropriate.
C.3 Damage Assessment Procedures
To be provided through separate regulations being developed by NOAA.
C.4 Lead Administrative Trustee Access to the Fund
To be developed in coordination with NPFC, G-MEP, and the DRAT's.
C.5. Required Letters and Reports
C.5.1 RRT/FOSC Communication.
In order to avoid overburdening the FOSC or SSC 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 the
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.
C.5.2 FOSC Report
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.
C.5.3 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 RRT, NRC, USCG or
USEPA 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:
-All potential major oil discharges (>10,000 gallons inland; >100,000 gallons
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;
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-Any oil spill over 100 gallons;
-Any hazardous materials incident/spill;
-Any pollution incident that occurs in an ecologically sensitive area or poses a
significant threat to the same;
-Any pollution incident that generates significant media/press interest;
-Any Federally funded cleanup;
-Any pollution incidents that cross jurisdictional boundaries (state/state,
U.S./Mexico, etc.); and
-Any other circumstances for which the FOSC determines a POLREP is
necessary.
C.5.4 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.
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Annex D - Plan Review
D. 1 Revision and Update Requirements
D. 1.1 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. All revisions will be coordinated with the member agencies of the
RRT prior to publication. 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.
D. 1.2 ACPs (Area Contingency Plans)
OPA requires that individual 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 shall 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 on the "record of changes" page. The pre-
designated OSCs are responsible to continually update the information
contained in local contingency plans.
D.2 Exercises and Drills
The NRT is responsible for developing recommendations for response training and
for enhancing the coordination of available resources among agencies with training
responsibilities under the NCP.
Under the NCP, each RRT is encouraged to evaluate the preparedness of the
agencies and the effectiveness of local plans for the Federal response to discharges
and releases. To accomplish this, the Oceania RRT will conduct at least annual
training exercises in which response equipment is actually deployed. The intent is
for the exercise to use all existing capabilities. The RRT will cooperate to the fullest
extent possible in the field exercises of its member agencies. It shall be the
responsibility of the RRT Co-Chairs to organize the exercise and provide a drill
scenario which adequately utilizes the resources available in the local areas. All
funding required will be requested through the normal budgetary process.
The OSC shall periodically conduct drills of removal capability, without prior notice,
in areas for which Area Contingency Plans are required, to assess the response
plans. These drills may include participation by Federal, State, and local agencies,
the owners and operators of vessels and facilities in the area, and private industry.
The NSFCC will act as a clearinghouse for these exercises, participating in the
development, execution, and evaluation to the fullest extent practicable, with the
cognizant program managers of the USCG and USEPA. The NSFCC may, in
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conjunction with the cognizant program managers of the USCG and the USEPA,
impose unannounced area or multi-area exercises.
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Annex E - Response Operations
Response
The phases of operational response include: (1) discovery and notification, (2)
preliminary assessment and initiation of action, (3) containment, countermeasures,
cleanup, and disposal, and (4) documentation and cost recovery, and are outlined in the
NCP (see 40 CFR sections 300.300 - 300.320).
E.l.l Notification
E. 1.1.1 Federal Notification
As required by Section 311(b)(5) of the CWA and Section 103(a) of
CERCLA, all reports of discharges of oil and releases or potential
releases of hazardous substances shall be made to the National
Response Center (NRC). These reports should be made by calling the
NRC at:
Toll free at 1-800-424-8802; or
Collect at 202-267-2675.
All notices of discharges or releases received at the NRC will be
relayed immediately by telephone to the FOSC or lead agency.
Required Title III reports shall include the following, to the extent
known at the time of the notice and so long as no delay in responding
to the emergency results:
1. The chemical name or identity of any substance involved in
the release.
2. An indication of whether the substance is on the list referred
to in section 302(a) of SARA.
3. An estimate of the quantity of any such substance that was
released into the environment.
4. The time and duration of the release.
5. The medium or media into which the release occurred.
6. Any known or anticipated acute or chronic health risks
associated with the emergency and, where appropriate, advice
regarding medical attention necessary for exposed
individuals.
7. Proper precautions to take as a result of the release, including
evacuation (unless such information is readily available to the
community emergency coordinator pursuant to the
emergency plan).
8. The name and telephone number of the person or persons to
be contacted for further information.
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As soon as practicable after a release which requires notice, the owner
or operator shall provide a written followup emergency notice (or
notices, as more information becomes available) updating the
information and including information with respect to:
1. Actions taken to respond to and contain the release,
2. Any known or anticipated acute or chronic health risks
associated with the release, and
3. Where appropriate, advice regarding medical attention
necessary for exposed individuals.
If direct reporting to the NRC is not practicable, reports may be made to the
Coast Guard or USEPA pre-designated FOSC for the area where the discharge
occurs. All such reports shall be promptly relayed to the NRC.
State of Hawaii:
USCG MSO, Honolulu, HI 808-541-2068
FTS 551-2068
Guam/CNMI:
USCG MSO, Guam
Piti, Guam
671-477-3340/1
Comm and AUTOVON
FTS 550-7314
Alternate:
USCG Rescue Sub-Center
Guam
USCG MSD
Saipan
American Samoa:
USCG Liaison Officer
Pago Pago, American Samoa
671-339-6100
Comm and AUTOVON
FTS 550-7340
670-322-9274
Comm only
684-633-2299
If it is not possible to notify the NRC or pre-designated OSC immediately,
reports may be made to the nearest Coast Guard unit, provided that the
discharger notifies the NRC as soon as possible.
E. 1.1.2 S tate Notification
Reports of discharges received by the EPA or USCG will be provided
by message and telephone as soon as possible to the State agency that
provides the State Agency Coordinator (SAC). It is the responsibility
of that agency to notify other State agencies as outlined in each State's
contingency plan.
State of Hawaii:
Hawaii Civil Defense Division 24 hour (808) 734-2161
State Dept. of Defense
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Manager (808) 586-4249
Office of Hazard Evaluation &
Emergency Response
Hawaii State Department of Health
HAZMAT Coordinator, CINPAC (808) 477-0879
U.S. Navy (808) 471-3324
Naval Base Pearl Harbor
Oahu Civil Defense Agency (808) 523-4121
Maui Civil Defense Agency (808) 244-7721
Kauai Civil Defense Agency (808) 241-6336
Hawaii Civil Defense Agency (808) 935-0031
State Department of Transportation (808) 587-2100
Harbors Division
Territory of Guam:
Port Authority of Guam 671-477-9931 or
9932/3/4/5
E. 1.1.3 Resource Trustees Notification
Hawaii State Trustee (808) 586-4424
Director
Hawaii State Department of Health
USFWS (808) 541-2749
Technical Advisor to Dept. of Interior
Federal Trustee
NOAA (808) 955-8831
National Marine Fiseries Service
Technical Advisors to Dept. of Commerce
Federal Trustee
U.S. DOI (808) 744-4090
Designated Dept. of Interior Trustee
E. 1.1.4 SERC and LEPC Notification
Hawaii SERC (808) 586-4249
Dr. John C. Lewin, Chairperson
Department of Health
1250 Punchbowl St.
Honolulu, HI 96818
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Hawaii LEPC
Jay Sasan
25 Aupuni
Hilo, HI 96720
Emergency Contact:
Harry Kim
920 Ululani St.
Hilo, HI 96720
Honolulu LEPC
Jeremy Hams
530 S. King St.
Rm. 306
Honolulu, HI 96813
Emergency Contact:
Chris Takeno
650 S. King St.
Honolulu, HI 96813
Kauai LEPC
Clifford Ikeda
4396 Rice St., Rm. 107
Lihue, HI 96766
Maui LEPC
Sel Menor
200 S. High St.
Wailuku, HI 96793
American Samoa
Territorial Emergency
Response Commission (TERC) (808) 684-633-1111
Julias Lutali, Chairperson
Renec Clemens, Contact
Commissioner of Public Safety
Dept. of Public Safety
American Samoan Govt.
Pago Pago, Am. Samoa 96799
(There are no LEPCs in Am. Samoa)
E. 1.1.5 Response Directories
Additional Response Directories are included as Tabs 1 through 5 of
Annex E:
Tab - 1 Oceania Standing RRT Listing.
Tab - 2 Emergency call up list of the members of the Oceania
Standing RRT.
Tab - 3 Directory of the members of the Oceania Region RRT.
Tab - 4 Emergency Disaster Response Organizations Directory.
Tab - 5 Directory of DOD OSCs.
(808) 961-8215
(808) 961-8229
(808) 527-5796
(808) 523-4121
(808) 241-6336
(808) 244-6400
(808) 243-7285
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E. 1.2 Preliminary Assessment
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 listed 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.
E.1.3 Containment
To minimize the extent of the discharge, all efforts should be made to secure the
source of a continuing spill. In some cases, a valve left open after a transfer
operation can be quickly shut off or plugged. If a valve failure has occurred and
the valve is inoperative; it may be possible to direct the oil to a sump or holding
tank, or to restrict the flow with a saddle clamp. In the event of a large non-
continuous discharge, such as a ruptured storage tank, equipment and manpower
should be concentrated well ahead of the leading edge of the pollutant to insure
ample time to rig containment and removal equipment.
(A) Once efforts have been made to secure the source of the pollutant the
first priority is to contain the material within the smallest area possible.
Containment techniques vary with the properties of the material and
with the location of the spill.
(B) The primary concern when designing containment structures on land is
to prevent any material from entering waterways including storm
drains and sanitary sewers. During emergency operations earthen
berms and barriers can be constructed to direct flow away from drains
and waterways into a catchment area. Prevention measures at plant
facilities often include containment walls around storage tanks and
emergency catchment basins which collect runoff from the facility.
(C) Spills should not be allowed to reach or enter storm or sanitary sewers.
Explosive concentrations of hydrocarbons in sewer lines pose a
serious hazard. In sewage treatment plants, chemicals can severely
disrupt the process by clogging the system or killing the
microorganisms used in the activated sludge process. Dirt or similar
material can be placed around the catch basins to protect the drain or
intake from the flow of the pollutant. Once the pollutant has entered
the storm drain system a dirt dam can be constructed at the outfall to
close off the system and contain the flow of the contaminated material.
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If a pollutant enters a sewer the downstream sewage treatment plant
should be notified immediately.
• (D) Techniques used to contain pollutants in surface water vary with the
physical properties of the pollutant. Materials which float can be
contained at the surface, while materials which sink can be contained at
the bottom. When a water soluble material reaches a water body the
contaminant cannot be physically separated from the water and all the
contaminated water needs to be contained.
(E) An overflow dam can be used to contain material in a stream which is
heavier than water. It consists of an earth wall or barrier that allows
water to flow over the top of the wall and contains the pollutant on the
bottom of the stream. An overflow dam or siphon dam draws water
through a pipe at the bottom of the earth wall and contains the pollutant
at the top of the dam.
(F) A floating boom or surface flow barrier is an effective means of
controlling the spread of oil on water. Booms are deployed in
different manners depending on environmental conditions. In a
current greater than 1.0 knot a boom placed perpendicular to the
current flow becomes ineffective with oil loss starting at 3/4 knots. In
these cases booms should be deployed at an angle to the current. This
reduces stress on the boom and diverts the oil to the side of the stream
where currents are calmer and there is easy access for removal. For
best results the boom should be deployed at an angle less than 20
degrees to the direction of flow. In a basin or reservoir booms can be
used to encircle the spill and protect the shoreline.
E.1.4 Removal
E. 1.4.1 Removal Actions
Once the pollutant has been contained, removal should begin
immediately. Containment measures are temporary and changes in
weather or other conditions sometimes destroy containment structures.
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.
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)(1)).
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:
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(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
(C) Such assistance will not otherwise be provided on a timely basis.
E. 1.4.2 Removal Techniques
Removal techniques range from a variety of sorbents to sophisticated
skimmers and pumping systems. Vacuum trucks are most commonly
used to remove material from the site for disposal.
Skimmers have been developed to separate oil from the water before
recovering the oil with the vacuum truck. There are several types of
skimmers including weir, oleophilic belt, vertical plate and wiper, and
dynamic inclined plane. Short lengths of sorbent boom can be
attached to the sides of the skimmer, and the oil can be transferred by a
vacuum pump. Sorbent material should be placed on the slick and
recovered with hand operated rakes or scoops.
During the last stages of cleanup, material can often only be removed
by manual methods. Large size sorbents should always be used in lieu
of smaller particle size sorbents in open waters because they are much
easier to retrieve.
As established by 33 CFR 153 mechanical methods should be given
first priority in the removal process because they do not contribute to
secondary pollution.
E.1.5 Disposal
The most desirable method of disposing of spilled material is to collect it for
reuse or reprocessing. Once the pollutant has become contaminated with
sorbents and debris chances of recovery for recycling are negligible. Material
which cannot be recovered for reuse must be disposed of in an approved land
fill. Applicable State regulations will apply as to the designation and hauling ato
these sites. Care should be taken during transportation of contaminated debris
to insure against spillage along the haul road.
E.2 Participation of Non-Federal Groups and Other Persons
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)).
Landowners are also encouraged to participate in planning and response. The landowner
is a valuable resource due to his local knowledge. The landowner, to the extent practical
and based on the FOSC's judgment, may be included in the planning and response
activities, under direction of the FOSC. Landowners that provide access to or are affected
by a spill have jurisdiction over their lands, and warrant special consideration by the
responding agency or unified command. In the event that an incident poses, or has the
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potential to pose an imminent threat to human health and/or the environment, it is in the
best interest of the landowner to provide access to a FOSC.
In addition, OPA authorizes filing of claims against the OSLTF by other persons. To file
a claim, contact the Director, NPFC, Suite 1000, 4200 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA
22203-1804, telephone (703) 235-4756.
In many pollution emergency situations, volunteers desiring to assist in response efforts
present themselves at the scene. The OSC with RRT concurrence will arrange for safe
and effective utilization of volunteers. Volunteers will normally be either under the
direction of: (a) a contracted company, (b) an appropriate Federal/State agency or (c)
party responsible for discharge. Any volunteer group will coordinate operations with the
OSC. Volunteers may be used in the following specific area of response:
1. Beach surveillance
2. Logistical support
3. Bird and other wildlife treatment, and
4. Scientific investigations
Volunteers normally should not be used for physical removal of pollutants. Specifically,
volunteers should not be permitted at on-scene operations involving hazardous
substances. On-scene training of volunteers should be accomplished through a contracted
company or the appropriate Federal/State agency.
Oil discharges and hazardous material releases frequently present valuable opportunities
for scientific observations and marine biological studies of the effects of pollution on the
marine environment that cannot normally be duplicated.
Analysis of environmental damage, marine biota mortality and recovery rates will aid
future water quality predictions. In order for studies of acute pollutant damage to be
meaningful, background data and trends must be available for comparison.
Many individuals representing diverse disciplines are actively engaged in some form of
marine or estuarine study. They represent Federal, State and local government agencies,
academic institutions and private industry. Generally, these activities are spotty and tied to
some particular interest or specific goal. Most cover relatively restricted areas of concern.
Specific spill studies must be integrated with background data surveys, ongoing marine
scientific studies, and the cleanup efforts of the OSC. Studies must proceed so as not to
hamper, nor be destroyed by the cleanup effort. Further, research efforts of all groups
must be integrated so that conclusions drawn will benefit from the results of all other
studies.
Any such studies which occur during OSC-directed cleanup efforts, and which may effect
such efforts, must be coordinated through the OSC.
Natural Resource Trustees
The Federal trustees for natural resources are responsible for assessing damages in
accordance with regulations promulgated under section 301 (c) of CERCLA, seeking
recovery for the costs of assessment and for the losses form the responsible party or from
the Fund, and devising and carrying out a plan for restoration, rehabilitation, or
replacement or acquisition of equivalent natural resources pursuant to CERCLA.
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It is a requirement of CERCLA and the policy of the RRT, consistent with language
throughout the NCP, that natural resources trustees he notified promptly of spills and
releases affecting natural resources. Notification ensures that the natural resources
expertise of the trustee agencies is available to OSCs and RPMs; promotes consultation;
prevents the unnecessary damage of natural resources during response activities; and
reduces the damages to natural resources residual to remediation. Consultation includes
regular briefing of the RRT by OSCs and RPMs on individual incidents and the
notification process. The OSC or RPM shall ensure that proper notifications are made.
Notification may be made by telephone, e-mail, or other rapid means and shall be made as
early as possible and at major decision points in the response or remediation action.
Hawaii State Trustee
Director
Hawaii State Department of Health
(808) 586-4424
USFWS
(808) 541-2749
Technical Advisor to Dept. of Interior
Federal Trustee
NOAA
National Marine Fiseries Service
Technical Advisors to Dept. of Commerce
Federal Trustee
(808) 955-8831
U.S. DOI
(808) 744-4090
Designated Dept. of Interior Trustee
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TAB 1 - OCEANIA STANDING RRT ACTIVATION AND ALERT LISTING
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Indicates lead agency representative.
Indicates lead agency representative for area described (contacted only when spill is within
or has the potential to enter their jurisdiction).
Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands
Environmental Quality Division
Mr. Russell Mechem, II **
(670)234-6114
Home 322-3197
Coastal Resources Management
Ms. Maile Bruce
(Alternate)
(670)234-7320
Home (670) 322-3467
Republic of Palau
Environmental Quality Protection Board
Marhence Madranchar
State of Hawaii
Dept. of Health
Dr. Bruce Anderson **
Mr. Mark Ingoglia
(Alternate)
State Civil Defense
Mr. Thomas O. Batey
(Alternate)
488-1639, Call Overseas Operator
(808) 548-4139
Home (808) 595-4417
(808) 586-4249
Home (808) 537-2050
Pager(808) 734-2161
Fax (808) 586-4370
(808)734-2161
Home (808) 734-4356
Territory of Guam
Guam EPA
Mr. Fred M Castro**
Mr. Jose Techaira
(Alternate)
Territory of American Samoa
Samoa EPA
Mr. Pati Fai'ai **
Ms. Sheila Wiegman
(Alternate)
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture
U. S. Forest Service
Ms. Kathleen S. Friday*
(671) 646-8863/4
Home (671) 734-5444
(671) 646-8863/4
Home (671) 653-1598
(684) 633-2304
Home (684) 688-7841
(684) 633-2304
Home (684) 699-2345
(808)541-2628
FTS 551-2628
Home (808) 595-8066
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Mr. Leonard A. Newell
(Alternate)
U. S. Dept. of Commerce
NOAA HAZMAT Office, Seattle
Mr. John Naughton
(Alternate)
SSC - 14th CG Dist.
Ms. Sharon Christopherson
U.S. Dept. of Defense
CINCPAC
Mr. Gordon Isikawa*
U.S. Dept. of Energy
Mr. John W. Shupe*
Mr. Warren W. Warner
(Alternate)
U.S. EPA
Kathleen Shimmin*
Mr. Gordon Woodrow
(Alternate)
U.S. FEMA
Mr. William J. Patterson
(808) 541-2628
FTS 551-2628
Home (808) 261-6114
(206) 526-6326
FTS 392-6326
24 Hr(206) 526-6317
(808) 955-8831
Home (808) 262-9029
Fax (808) 955-7400
(206) 526-6829
FTS 392-6829
Home (206)778-6949
Cell. (206)927-2940
24 Hr(206) 526-6317
Fax (206)526-6327
(808) 477-0879
24 Hr(808) 477-5186
(808) 541-2563
FTS 551-2563
Home (808) 946-7532
(415)273-6442
FTS 536-6442
Home (707) 224-7432
(415) 744-2216 FTS
484-2216
24 Hr(415) 744-2000
24 Hr FTS 484-2000
Fax (415)744-1796
(415) 744-2210
FTS 484-2210
24 Hr (415) 744-2000
24 Hr FTS 484-2000
*(415) 923-7187
FTS 469-7187
24 Hr(202) 898-6100
FTS 380-6100
Fax (415)923-7147
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Mr. Roy J. Gorup
(Alternate)
U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services
Mr. John E. Vadnais*
Mr. Chip Demarest
(Alternate)
Mr. Thomas Hicks
(Alternate)
U.S. Dept. of the Interior
Regional Environmental Officer
Ms. Patricia Port *
U.S. Dept. of Labor
Mr. Thomas K. Marple*
(415) 923-7255
FTS 469-7255
24 Hr(202) 898-6100
FTS 380-6100
(415) 556-4370
Fax (415)744-4121
(808) 541-2749
FTS 551-2749
Fax (808)541-2756
FTS 556-2219
Home (415) 682-3758
(808) 548-5986
Home (808) 531-6975
(415) 744-4090
FTS 484-4090
Home (415) 431-4884
(808) 541-2685
FTS 551-2685
Home (808) 623-5331
Ms. Diantha Goo
(Alternate)
U.S. Dept. of Transportation
CAPT C. C. Martin USCG*
CGD14
LT Eric J. Mosher USCG
(Alternate)
USCG National Strike Force
Pacific Strike Team
CDR Harlon Henderson**
LCDR Tom Leveille
(Alternate)
(808) 541-3685
FTS 551-3685
Home (808) 942-2731
(808) 541-2114
FTS 551-2114
24 Hr(808) 541-2500
FTS 551-2500
(808) 541-2118
FTS 551-2118
24 Hr(808) 541-2500
FTS 551-2500
FTS 556-2655
(415) 883-3311
24 Hr(415) 437-3700
FTS 556-2655
24 Hr(415) 437-3700
E.TAB 1-3
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TAB 2 TO ANNEX E
OCEANIA REGIONAL RESPONSE TEAM DIRECTORY
STANDING RRT MEMBERS
II S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Representative:
Tide:
Address:
Office Phone:
Home Phone:
Alternate:
Title:
Address:
Office Phone:
Home Phone:
Ms. Kathleen S. Friday
Associate Pacific Islands Forester
USD A Forest Service
1151 Punchbowl St, Rm 323
Honolulu, HI 96813
808-541-2628/2629
808-263-8264
Mr. Leonard A. Newell
Pacific Islands Forester
Same as above
808-541-2628/2629
808-239-2046
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE / NOAA
Representative:
Title:
Address:
Office Phone:
24 Hour Phone:
Alternate:
Title:
Address:
Office Phone:
Home Phone:
(Vacant)
Executive Officer
Hazardous Materials Response Branch
NOAA
7600 Sand Point Way NE
BIN CI5700
Seattle, WA 98115
206-526-6326 (FTS) 392-6326
206-526-6317
Mr. John J. Naughton
Fishery Biologist
NOAA
National Marine Fisheries Service
Western Pacific Program Office
2570 Dole St.
Honolulu, HI 96822-2396
808-955-8831
FAX (808) 955-7400
(FTS) 551-2927
808-262-9029
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Representative:
Title:
Address:
Office Phone:
24 hr:
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Representative:
Mr. Gordon Ishikawa
Environmental Specialist
Commander in Chief Pacific (CINCPAC)
Facilities Engineering Division CINCPAC Staff Box 20
Camp H. M. Smith, HI 96861
(808) 477-0879
(808)477-5186
E.TAB 2-1
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Title:
Address:
Office Phone:
Home Phone:
Alternate:
Title:
Address:
Office Phone:
Home Phone:
Director of Pacific Site Office
Dept. of Energy
Pacific Sight Office
PJKK Federal Bldg, Rm 4322, Box 50168
Honolulu, HI 96850
808-541-2563
(FTS) 551-2563
808-946-7532
Mr. Warren W. Warner
Director, Nuclear Safety & Quality
Assurance Branch
Dept. of Energy
1333 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94612
415-273-6442
(FTS) 536-6442
707-224-7432
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Representative:
Title:
Address:
Office Phone:
Home Phone:
Alternate:
Title:
Address:
Office Phone:
Home Phone:
Mr. John E. Vadnais
Director
Div. of Preventive Health Services
Dept. of Health & Human Services
50 United Nations Plaza, Rm 301
San Francisco, CA 94102
415-556-4370
(FTS) 556-2219
415-682-3758
Mr. Thomas Hicks
Public Health Advisor
Immunization Program
State of Hawaii Dept. of Health
P.O. Box 3378
Honolulu, HI 96801
808-548-5985
808-531-6975
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Representative:
Title:
Address:
Mrs. Patricia Port
Regional Environmental Officer
600 Harrison Street
Suite 515
San Francisco, CA 94107-1376
Office Phone:
Home Phone:
Fax:
415-744-4090
(FTS) 484-4090
415-431-4884
415-744-4121
(FTS) 484-4121
Alternate:
Mr. Chip Demarest
E.TAB 2-2
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Tide:
Address:
Office Phone:
Fax:
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Representative:
Title:
Address:
Office Phone:
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Representative:
Title:
Address:
Office Phone:
Alternate:
Tide:
Address:
Office Phone:
Home Phone:
Fish & Wildlife Biologist
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
300 Ala Moana Blvd, Rm 6037
Honolulu, HI 96850
808-541-2749
(FTS) 551-2749
808-541-2756
(FTS) 551-2756
(Vacant)ask for Civil Duty atty.
Asst. U.S. Attorney
300 Ala Moana Blvd, Box 50183
Honolulu, HI 96850
808-541-2850
(FTS) 551-2850
Mr. Walter Chun
Area Director
U.S. Dept. of Labor-OSHA
300 Ala Moana Blvd, Suite 5122
P.O. Box 50072
Honolulu, HI 96850
808-541 -2685 (FTS) 551 -2685
Ms. Diantha Goo
Industrial Hygienist
Same as above
808-541-2685
(FTS) 551-2685
808-988-6781
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Representative:
Title:
Address:
Office Phone:
24 Hour Phone:
Fax:
Alternate:
Title:
Address:
Office Phone:
24 Hour Phone:
CAPT C. C. Martin, USCG
Chief, Marine Safety Division
Commander(m)
14th Coast Guard District 300 Ala Moana Blvd.
Honolulu, HI 96850-4982
808-541-2114
(FTS) 551-2114
808-541-2500
541-2116
LT Eric J. Mosher, USCG
Chief, Marine Environmental Protection Branch
Same as above
808-541-2118
(FTS) 551-2118
808-541-2500
E.TAB 2-3
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Name:
Title:
Address:
Office Phone:
24 Hour Phone:
Fax:
ENS David E. Pugh, USCGR
Coordinator, RRT
Same as above
808-541-2103
(FTS) 551-2103
808-541-2500
541-2116
U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Representative:
Title:
Address:
Ms. Kathleen Shimmin
Director, Office of Health & Emergency
Planning H-l-2
Hazardous Waste Management Division
U.S. EPA Region IX
75 Hawthorne Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
Office Phone:
24 Hour Phone:
Fax:
Alternate:
Title:
Address:
Office Phone:
24 Hour Phone:
415-744-2100
(FTS) 484-2100
415-744-2000
(FTS) 484-2000
415-744-1796
(FTS) 484-1796
Mr. Gordon J. Woodrow Jr.
Environmental Scientist
Same as above
415-744-2102
415-744-2000
U.S. FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
Representative:
Title:
Address:
Office Phone:
24 Hour Phone:
Fax:
Mr. William J. Patterson
Hazardous Materials Specialist
FEMA Region IX,Bldg 105
Presidio of San Francisco, CA 94129
415-923-7187
(FTS) 469-7187
202-898-6100
(FTS) 380-6100
415-923-7147
(FTS) 469-7147
Alternate:
Title:
Address:
Mr. Roy J. Gorup
Public Assistance Officer
Disaster Assistance Programs
Same as above
Office Phone:
24 Hour Phone:
415-923-7255
(FTS) 469-7255
202-898-6100
(FTS) 380-6100
Name:
Title:
Ms. Nancy Darte
Coordinator, RRT
E.TAB 2-4
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Address:
Same as above
Office Phone:
24 Hour Phone:
STATE OF HAWAII
Representative:
Title:
Address:
Office Phone:
Home Phone:
Alternate:
Title:
Response
Address:
Office Phone:
Home Phone:
Pager:
Fax:
Alternate:
Tide:
Address:
Office Phone:
Home Phone:
415-556-9830
(FTS) 469-7196
202-898-6100
(FTS) 380-6100
Dr. Bruce Anderson
Dept. Director for Env. Health
Dept. of Health
State of Hawaii
1250 Punchbowl St. Honolulu, HI 96813
808-586-4249
808-595-4417
Coordinator, Hazard Evaluation and Emergency
Clean Water Branch
Hawaii State Dept. of Health
Five Waterfront Plaza, Suite 250
500 Ala Moana Boulevard
Honolulu, HI 96813
808-586-4249
808-537-2050
808-734-2161
808-586-4370
Mr. Thomas O. Batey
Chief, Plans & Operations Branch
Civil Defense Division
Dept. of Defense
State of Hawaii
3949 Diamond Head Road
Honolulu, HI 96816
808-734-2161
808-734-4356
COMMONWEALTH OF NORTHERN MARIANAS
Representative:
Tide:
Address:
Office Phone:
Home Phone:
Fax:
Alternate:
Title:
Address:
Mr. Russcl Mechem, II
Chief, Div. of Environmental Quality
Dept. of Public Health and Environmental Services
Saipan, MP 96950
670-234-6114/6984
670-322-3197
670-234-1003
Ms. Maile Bruce
Administrator
Coastal Resources Management Program
Office of the Governor
Saipan, MP 96950
E.TAB 2-5
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Office Phone:
Home Phone:
670-234-6623/7320
670-322-3467
U S TERRITORY OF AMERICAN SAMOA
Representative:
Title:
Address:
96799
Office Phone:
Home Phone:
Alternate:
Title:
Address:
Office Phone:
Home Phone:
TERRITORY OF GUAM
Representative:
Title:
Address:
Office Phone:
Home Phone:
Mr. Pati Fai'ai
Administrator ASEPA
American Samoa
Environmental Protection Agency
Office of the Governor Fagatogo, American Samoa
684-633-2304
684-688-7841
Ms. Sheila Wiegman
Assistant Administrator ASEPA
Same as above
684-633-2304
684-699-2345
Mr. Fred M. Castro
Administrator
Guam Environmental Protection Agency
Harmon Plaza Complex, Unit D-107
130 Rojas St.
Harmon, Guam 96911
671-646-8863/4
671-734-5444
Alternate:
Title:
Address:
Office Phone:
Home Phone:
REPUBLIC OF PALAIJ
Representative:
Title:
Address:
Office Phone:
Mr. Jose Techaira
Head, Air and Land Programs Division
Same as above
671-646-8863/4
671-653-1598
Mr. Marhence Madranchar
Executive Officer
P. O. Box 100
Koror, Palau 96940
488-1639 through overseas operator
24 Hr: 488-1744
SCIENTIFIC SUPPORT COORDINATOR
Representative: Ms. Sharon Christopherson
Title: Scientific Support Coordinator
Address: NOAA/HAZMAT Response Group
7600 Sand Point Way NE (N/OMA34)
Seattle, WA 98115
Office Phone:
206-526-6829
E.TAB 2-6
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24 Hour Phone:
Home Phone:
(FTS) 392-6829
206-526-6317
(FTS) 392-6829
206-778-6949
Cell Phone: 206-972-2940
Fax: 206-526-6329
OTHER FEDERAL/STATE AGENCY CONTACTS:
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE (NOAA)
Contact:
Title:
Address:
Office Phone:
Home Phone:
Alternate:
Title:
Address:
Mr. John Naughton
Western Pacific Program Office
SWFC Honolulu Laboratory F/SWC2
2570 Dole St.
Honolulu, HI 96822-2396
808-955-8831
808-261-1800
Mr. Eugene T. Nitta
Marine Mammal & Endangered
Species Program Coordinator
Same as above
Office Phone:
Home Phone:
808-955-8831
808-487-5256
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE (NOAA1
Contact:
Title:
Address:
Mr. Glenn Trapt
Acting Meteorologist in Charge
Nat. Weather Svc. Forecast Office
P.O. Box 29879 Honolulu, HI 96820
Office Phone:
Home Phone:
808-836-2102 (Admin.: 836-1831)
808-955-8631
Alternate:
Title:
Address:
Office Phone:
Home Phone:
Mr. Edward H. Young, Jr.
Chief, Technical Services Div.
Nat. Weather Svc., Pacific Region
P.O. Box 50027
Honolulu, HI 96850-4993
808-541-1647
808-262-1200
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Contact:
Title:
Address:
Mr. Philip A. Berns
Attorney in Charge
Dept. of Justice
Torts Branch, West Coast Office
15036 Federal Building
P.O. Box 36028
450 Golden Gate Avenue
E.TAB 2-7
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San Francisco, CA 94102-3463
Office Phone:
Alternates:
Contact:
Title:
Address:
(415) or FTS 556-3146
Office Phone:
24 Hr:
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Mr. Warren A. Schneider
Mr. R. Michael Undcrhill
Mr. Robert J. Cunningham
Ms. Jeanne M. Franken
Mr. Larry C. Upchurch
Supervisory Special Agent
Federal Bureau of Investigation
PJKK Federal Building
P.O. Box 50164
Honolulu, HI 96850
808-521-1411
808-521-1411
415/FTS 556-3141
415/FTS 556-3145
415/FTS 556-3143
415/FTS 556-3140
COMMANDER NAVAL BASE, PEARL HARBOR
Representative:
Title:
Address:
Office Phone:
24 Hours:
Alternate:
Title:
Address:
Office Phone:
24 Hours:
Alternate:
Address:
Office Phone:
24 Hours:
LCDR David M. Haines, USN
Operations Officer, Code N30
COMNAVBASE Pearl Harbor
Box 110
Pearl Harbor, HI 96860-5020
808-471-3084
808-474-9201
CAPT William W. Radican, USN
Asst. Chief of Staff, Operations & Plans,
Code N3
Same as above
808-471-3084
808-474-9201
Mr. Milo Hoenscheid
Emergency Management Coordinator, Code N32
Same as above
808-471-3084
808-474-9201
COMNAVMARIANAS -
COMNA VBASE GUAM -
COMMANDER IN CHIEF PACIFIC GUAM
Contact: CDR Robert C. Giffen
Title: Fleet Support Officer (N3)
Address: COMNAVMARIANAS/COMNAVBASE GUAM
P.O. Box 9
FPO San Francisco 96630-0051
Office Phone: 671-349-5231 (AUTOVON) 321-5623
24 Hours: 671-349-5235
Alternate:
Title:
LCDR Randall Solheim
Operations Officer (SURF/SUBSURF)
E.TAB 2-8
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Phone: Same as above
24 Hrs: Same as above
U. S. AIR FORCE
Contact: Ron McRobbie
Title: Air Force Regional Environmental Office
Office Phone: (415) 705-1696
Fax: (415) 705-1682
Contact:
Title:
Address:
Director of Civil Engineering
Commander
15th Air Base Wing/DE
ATTN: Chief, Operations Division
Hickam AFB, HI 96853-5000
Office Phone:
Home Phone:
808-449-1660
808-449-6391
Alternate:
Title:
Address:
Office Phone:
24 Hours:
MAJ Marty Duke
Chief, Civil Eng. Operations Div.
Same as above
808-449-6061
808-449-6391
U. S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
Contact:(Acting)
Tide:
Address:
Office Phone:
Home Phone:
Steven Philben
Emergency Operations Coordinator
U.S. Army Engineer Dist., Honolulu
Corps of Engineers
Building 230
Fort Shafter, HI 96858-3440
808-438-1673
808-262-4416
Alternate:
Title:
Address:
Office Phone:
Home Phone:
Mr. Phil Kim
Emergency Operations Planner
Same as above
808-438-1673
808-623-1244
Alternate:
Address:
Office Phone:
Home Phone:
Mr. James Lee
Same as above
808-438-1673
808-235-1514
U. S. NAVAL OCEANOGRAPHY COMMAND CENTER, GUAM M.I.
Contact: CDR Bosse, USN
Title: Operations Officer
Address: Commanding Officer
U. S. Naval Oceanography Command Center
COMNAVMARIANAS Box 12
FPO San Francisco, CA 96630-2926
E.TAB 2-9
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Office Phone: 671 334-4170/4230 (Guam)
24 Hours: 344-4230 (Guam)
Alternate: LCDR Debra Ford, USN
Title: Meteorological Services Officer
Address: Same as above
Office Phone: Same as above - Home 332-2196 (Guam)
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR U. S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Contact: Mr. Chip Demarest
Title: Fish & Wildlife Biologist
Address: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
300 Ala Moana Blvd.
Room 6307
Honolulu, HI 96850
Office Phone: 808-541-2757 (FTS) 551-2757
Fax: 808-541-2756 (FTS) 551-2756
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
COAST GUARD MARINE SAFETY OFFICE HONOLULU
Contact: CAPT Richard C. Vlaun, USCG
Title: Commanding Officer MSO Honolulu (OSC)
Address: Commanding Officer
Coast Guard Marine Safety Office
433 Ala Moana Blvd., Rm 1
Honolulu, HI 96813-4909
Office Phone: 808-541-2061 (FTS) 551-2061
24 Hour Phone: 808-541-2068 (FTS) 551-2068
Fax: 541-3154
COASTGUARD LIAISON OFFICER, AMERICAN SAMOA
Contact:LT Randy Clark, USCG
Title:CG Liason Officer (OSC Representative)
Address: Coast Guard Liaison Officer
P.O. Box 249
Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799-0249
Office Phone: (011) 684-633-2299
Home Phone: 684-699-1454
Fax: 684-633-2269
COAST GUARD MARINE SAFETY OFFICE GUAM
Contact: CAPT WiUiam Y. Clark II, USCG
Title: Commanding Officer, (OSC)
Address: Commanding Officer
Coast Guard Marine Safety Office Box 176
FPO San Francisco, CA 96630-5000
Office Phone: 671 -477-3340/3341 (FTS) 550-7340/7200
(AUTOVON) 339-4107
24 Hour Phone: (AUTOVON) 339-7100
Fax: 011-671-339-6210
COAST GUARD MARINE SAFETY DETACHMENT SAIPAN
E.TAB 2-10
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Contact:
Tide:
Address:
Office Phone:
Home Phone:
Fax:
LCDR Gerry Swanson, USCG
Supervisor
Emergency Operations Center
Capitol Hill
Saipan, MP 96950
670-322-9274
670-322-1441
670-322-4011
NATIONAL STRIKE FORCE - PACIFIC STRIKE TEAM
Contact:
Title:
Address:
CDR Harlan Henderson, USCG
CO, Pacific Strike Team
Commanding Officer
Pacific Strike Team Hanger #2,
Hamilton Field Novato, CA 94947-5082
Office Phone:
24 Hour Phone:
Fax:
415-883-3311
415-437-3700
(415) 883-7814
FTS-556-2655
Alternate:
Title:
Address:
Office Phone:
24 Hour Phone:
LCDR Tom Lcveille, USCG
XO, Pacific Strike Team
Same as above
FTS-556-2655
415-437-3700
STATE OF HAWAII
CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU
Contact: Mr. George Kckuna
Title: Deputy Director Designate
Address: Oahu Civil Defense Agency
650 S. King Street Honolulu, HI 96813
Office Phone:
24 Hour Phone:
Home Phone:
808-527-5900
808-523-4121
808-623-2540
Alternate:
Title:
Chris Takeno
Hazardous Materials Officer
Phone:
24 Hr:
(808) 527-5483
(808) 523-4121
COUNTY OF HAWAII
Contact:
Title:
Address:
Mr. Harry Kim
Civil Defense Administrator
Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency
920 Ululani Street
Hilo, HI 96720
Office Phone:
Home Phone:
808-935-0031
808-959-8659
COUNTY OF KAUAI
Contact:
Mr. Cayetano Gerardo
E.TAB 2-11
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Title:
Address:
Office Phone:
24 Hr:
Civil Defense Administrator
Kauai Civil Defense Agency
4396 Rice St. Rm. 107
Lihue, HI 96766
808-245-4001
808-245-9711
Alternate:
Title:
Address:
Office Phone:
24 Hr:
Mr. Clifford Ikeda
Agency Plans & Operations Officer
Same as above.
Same as above.
Same as above.
COUNTY OF MAUI
Contact:
Title:
Address:
Office Phone:
Home Phone:
Mr. Selberio Menor
Civil Defense Administrator
Maui Civil Defense Agency
200 South High St.
Wailuku, HI 96793
808-243-7285
808-877-6008
DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Contact:
Title:
Address:
Office Phone:
Mr. Henry Sakuda
Director
Division of Aquatic Resources
1151 Punchbowl Street
Honolulu, HI 96813
808-548-4001
Alternate:
Title:
Address:
Office Phone:
Home Phone:
Mr. Ronald Walker
Wildlife Branch Chief
Same as above
808-548-8850
808-235-1681
HA WAII STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Contact:
Title:
Address:
Office Phone:
24 Hr Phone:
Fax:
Pager:
Alternate:
Title:
Address:
Coordinator, Hazard Evaluation and
Emergency Respose Program
Office of Hazard Evaluation & Emergency Response,
Hawaii DOH
5 Waterfront Plaza, Suite 250
Honolulu, HI 96813
808-586-4249
808-537-2050
808-586-4370
808-734-2161
Mr. Bruce Schlemen
State On Scene Coordinator
Same as above
E.TAB 2-12
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Office Phone:
Home Phone:
808-586-4249
808-734-2161
HAWAII STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Contact:
Title:
Address:
Office Phone:
Home Phone:
Alternate:
Title:
Address:
Office Phone:
Home Phone:
CAPT Costello
Oahu District Manager
State Dept. of Transportation
Harbors Division
P.O. Box 397
Honolulu, HI 96809
808-548-6255
CAPT James R. Costello
Honolulu Harbor Master
Same as above
808-548-4134
808-528-4805
HAWAII STATE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR & INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
Contact: Mr. Harold W. Barks
Title: Administrator, Division of Occupational Safety &
Health Address: 830 Punchbowl St.
Honolulu, HI 96813 Office
Phone:
808-548-4155
TERRITORY OF GUAM
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Contact:
Title:
Address:
Office Phone:
Home Phone:
Mr. Rul'o J. Lujan
Chief, Aquatic & Wildlife Resources
Dept. of Agriculture
Div. of Aquatic & Wildlife Resources P.O. Box 2950
Agana, Guam 96910
671-734-3944
671-789-1848
Alternate:
Title:
Address:
Office Phone:
24 Hr Phone:
Mr. Robert D. Anderson
Assistant Chief, Aquatic & Wildlife Resources
Same as above
671-734-3493
671-472-8525
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Contact: Ms. Leticia V. Estaldon, M.D.
Title: Dir., Public Health & Soc. Services
Address: P.O. BOX 2816
Agana, Guam 96910
Office Phone:
Home:
671-734-7102
671-646-1527
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Alternate:
Title:
Address:
O. V. Natarajan, Ph.D.
Environmental Health Specialist Administrator
Same as above
Office Phone:
Home:
PORT AUTHORITY OF GUAM
Contact:
Title:
Address:
Office Phone:
Home Phone:
Contact:
Title:
Office Phone:
Alternate:
Title:
Address:
Office Phone:
Home Phone:
UNIVERSITY OF GUAM
Contact:
Title:
Address:
Office Phone:
Home Phone:
Alternate:
Title:
Address:
Office Phone:
671-734-7220
671-646-7061
Mr. Frank G. Santos
Harbor Master
1026 Cabras Is. Highway, Suite 201
Piti, Guam 96925
671-477-8697
671-472-6589
Mr David B. Tydingco
General Manager
671-477-5931-35
Mr. Emery Neal
Assistant Harbor Master
Same as above
671-477-5931
671-477-1366
Mr. Robert Richmond
Director, Marine Laboratory
Marine Laboratory
UOG Station Mangilao, Guam 96923
671-734-2421
671-734-4688
Mr. Stephen Nelson
Faculty Member
Same as above
671-734-2421
ORGANIZATIONS WITH OBSERVER STATUS
CLEAN ISLANDS COUNCIL
Contact:
Title:
Address:
Office Phone:
Fax:
Mr. Kim Beasley
Consultant/Manager
Pier 8, Gallery 5
Aloha Tower Honolulu, HI 96813
808-528-4449
521-7049
SHELL COMPANY (PACIFIC ISLANDS) LIMITED
Contact: Mr. John Keily
Title: President Shell Guam
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Address:
Office Phone:
Home Phone:
545 W. Marine Dr.
Anigua, Guam 96910
671-477-4348
671-649-4348
Alternate:
Title:
Address:
Office Phone:
Home Phone:
Mr. Don Littleales
Operations Manager
Same as above
671-565-2921
671-649-3368
MOBIL OIL GUAM, INC.
Contact:
Title:
Address:
Office Phone:
Home Phone:
Alternate:
Title:
Address:
Office Phone:
Home Phone:
Mr. Edward A. Suitil
Operations Manager
P.O. Box EU
gana, Guam 96910
671-649-8861
671-646-4369
Mr. R. Storm Rideout
Field Operations Manager
Same as above
671-649-8861
671-653-1910
PACIFIC MARINE, A UNITEK COMPANY
Contact:
Title:
Address:
Office Phone:
Home:
Alternate:
Title:
Adress:
Office Phone:
Home:
Mr. Arthur Ouikama
General Manager HSI Ship Repair
Pier 41, P.O. Box 30989
Honolulu, HI 96820
808-848-6211
808-944-9532
Mr. Bill Clifford
General Manager Island Navigation
Same as above.
808-848-6211
808-623-9415
UNITEK ENVIRONMENTAL SER VICES, INC.
Contact: Mr. Randy Hcrold
Title: Executive Vice President
Address: 2889 Mokumoa St.
Honolulu, HI 96819
Office Phone:
808-834-1444
PACIFIC RESOURCES, INC.
Contact:
Title:
Address:
Mr. Peter Freeman
Manager, Corporate Environmental Affairs
P.O. Box 3379
Honolulu, HI 96842 Office Phone: 808-547-3422
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Alternate:
Address:
Mr. Rich Rosen
Same as above
Phone: 808-547-3600
Contact: F. David Hoffman Jr.
733 Bishop Street, Suite 3100
Honolulu, HI 96815
Contact: Robbie Rath
Pollution Prevention, PRI/BHP
733 Bishop St., 30th Floor
Honolulu, HI 96815
Contact: Gary A. Reiter
(Same as Above)
PACIFIC ENVIRONMENTAL CO. (PENCO)
Contact: Mr. R. E. (Rusty) Nail
Title: General Manager
Address: Pier 14, First Floor
Honolulu, HI 96817 Office Phone: 808-545-5195
Home Phone: 808-235-2321
Pager: 808-576-6157
INDUSTRIAL ANALYTICAL LABORATORY, INC.
Contact: Mr. Gordon M. Bronson
Address: 3615 Harding Ave., Suite 304
Honolulu, HI 96816
Office Phone: 808-735-0422
Home: 808-521-3929
Cellular: 808-226-4525
TEXACO INC., ENVIRONMENT HEALTH AND SAFETY DIVISION
Contact: Mr. David A. Davidson
Address: P.O. Box 509
Beacon, NY 12508
Office Phone: (914) 838-7523
PACIFIC BASIN DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Contact: Mr. Jerry B. Norris
Address: 567 So. King Street, Suite 325
Honolulu, HI 96813
Office Phone: (808) 523-9325
Contact: Dr. Mike Hamnet
567 S. King St.
Honolulu, HI 96813
SHELL OIL COMPANY
Contact: J. A. Caninon
Address: P.O. Box 2463
Houston, TX 77252
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Office Phone:
(713) 241-3063
U. S. PORTS BULLETIN
Contact:
Address:
Office Phone:
Fax:
Galan R. McEachin
P.O. Box 2729
Woodbridge, VA 22193
(703)730-1630
(703)730-1430
SEA GRANT COLLEGE PROGRAM
Contact: Kristina Olive
Address: 1000 Pope Rd.
Marine Science Building 220
Honolulu, HI. 96822
Office Phone: 956-7031
MARINE LOGISTICS INC.
Contact:
Address:
Office Phone:
Kyle M. Grassle
735 Bishop St., Suite 312
Honolulu, HI 96813
EXXON SHIPPING
Contact:
Address:
Office phone:
FORESIGHT PACIFIC
Contact:
Address:
Honolulu, HI 96817
Office Phone:
Keith Pensom
800 Bell, Rm. 3404
Houston, TX 77002
(713)656-3157
Don Johnston
1150-C No. Nimitz Highway
(808)521-4111
GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA)
Contact:
Address:
Mr. Robert Otsca
525 Market Street
San Francisco, Ca 94105
Office Phone:
24 Hr:
Fax:
415-744-5035
415-386-2526
415-744-8339
FTS 484-5035
DAMES AND MOORE, INC.
Contact:
Stuart Hoverman
1144 10th Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
TEXACO
Contact: Ike Ikemoto
Texaco Area Op. Manager
711 Kapiolani Blvd., Suite 1290
Honolulu, HI 96813
STATE MARINE PATROL
Contact: Joe Nekomoto
DOT P.O. Box 263
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Lihuc, HI 97766
CHEVRON
Contact:
SEA LIFE PARK
Contact:
DONHAZELWOOD, LAWYER
Contact:
Laura Perica
Emergency Response Chevron
P. O. Box 7924
San Francisco, Ca 94120
Diana Pugh
Senior Staff
Sea Life Park
Waimanalo, HI 96795
Don Hazelwood
P. O. Box 468
Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands 96950
HONOLULU FIRE DEPARTMENT
Contact: Captain Carter Davis
Training and Research Dept.
890 Valkcnburgh St.
Honolulu, HI 96818
Organizations are granted observer status upon request to the RRT via:
Commander (m)
Fourteenth Coast Guard District
PJKK Federal Bldg. Rm 9149 300 Ala Moana Blvd.
Honolulu, HI 96850-4982
Organizations with observer status are placed on the mailing list of RRT activities and
minutes. Observer status is not required for attendence at RRT meetings.
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TAB 3 TO ANNEX E
EMERGENCY DISASTER RESPONSE ORGANIZATION DIRECTORY
SPILL RESPONSE ENTITIES
NATIONAL RESPONSE CENTER (NRO
24 Hour: (800) 424-8802
Collect call: (202) 267-2675
IJSCG PACIFIC AREA STRIKE TEAM
Phone: (415) 883-3311, FTS 556-2655 (Day)
24 Hour: (415) 437-3700 (Night)
IJSCG ATLANTIC AREA STRIKE TEAM
24 Hour: (205) 694-6601; FTS 537-6601
PUBLIC INFORMATION ASSISTANCE TEAM fUSCC^
Phone: (202) 267-2010, FTS 267-0417 (Day)
24 Hour: (800) 424-8802 (Night)
INTERAGENCY RADIOLOGICAL ASSISTANCE PLAN
24 Hour: (415)273-4237
NOAA SCIENTIFIC SUPPORT COORDINATION
Representative: Ms. Sharon Christopherson
24 Hour: (206) 526-6317; FTS 392-6317
USEPA ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE SECTION
24 Hour: (415) 744-2000, FTS 484-2000
CHEMICAL TRANSPORTATION EMERGENCY CENTER fCHEMTRECl
24 Hour: (800) 424-9300
USEPA OIL AND HAZARDOUS
MATERIALS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE DATA SYSTEM (OHMTADS)
24 Hour: (415) 974-8131, FTS 454-8131
POISON CONTROL CENTER HAWAII
(808) 941-4411
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TAB 4 TO ANNEX E
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ON-SCENE COORDINATORS DIRECTORY
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
Fort Shafter
Chief, Environmental Management Branch Planning Division
Directorate of Facilities Engineering
U. S. Army Support Command, Hawaii
ATTN: APZV-FEP-V
Fort Shafter, Hawaii 96858
Representative: Mr. Alvin L. Char
Title: Directorate of Facilities Engineering
Phone: (808)656-2878
Helemano Military Reservation
Wahiawa, Hawaii
Dept. of the Army
Headquarters, 125th Signal Battalion
Schofield Barracks, Hawaii 96857
Representative: CW01 Joseph G. Cruz
Title: Battalion Maintenance Technician
24 Hour:
(808) 656-4957
Alternate:
Title:
Phone:
Mr. Clifton Takenaka, GS-12
Environmental Engineer
(808)655-6383
Phone:
24 hr:
(808) 653-5691/5751
(808) 653-5686/5226
Alternate:
SFC Ronald Field
Title:
Phone:
24 Hr:
Battalion Maintenance Sergeant
(808) 653-0261/5751
(808) 653-5686/5226
Kilauea Military Camp
Hawaii Volcano National Park
Hawaii 96718
Representative:
Mr. Edwin "Wayne" Carey
Title:
Phone:
24 hr:
Facilities Engineers Foreman
(808) 967-8379
(808) 966-9403
Alternate:
Mr. Satoshi Yabuku
Maintenance Worker
(808) 967-8379
(808) 967-7950
Title:
Phone:
24 hr:
Pohakuloa Training Area, Island of Hawaii
Commander
Pohakuloa Training Area
APO San Francisco, CA 96556
Representative:
Mr. Dennis Lee
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Title: Area Engineer
Phone: (808) 969-2400
9-536-2294 (from mil ext, HI Is)
24 hr: (808) 969-2400
9-536-2294 (from mil ext, HI Is) Schofield Barracks
Dept. of the Army
Headquarters, 125th Signal Battalion
Schofield Barracks, Hawaii 96857
Representative: CW01 Joseph G. Cruz
Title: Battalion Maintenance Technician
Phone: (808) 653-5691/5751
24 hr: (808) 653-5686/5226
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
US Pacific Fleet
Environmental Coordinator: CINCPACFLT
Commander in Chief
Attn: Code 4318
Pearl Harbor, HI 96860-7000
Representative: CDR Dave Pruett
Title: HM&E Maint/Engineer/Salvage Officer
Phone: (808)471-0444
24 Hr: (808) 672-8556
Alternate: Dr. Jim Snyder
Title: Environmental Programs Manager
Phone: (808)471-9751
24 Hr: (808) 672-9782
Naval On-Scene Coordinators (NOSCs)/NavaI On-Scene Commanders (NOSCDRSs)
Naval Shore Activities State of Hawaii
Commander
Naval Base Pearl Harbor
Box 110
Pearl Harbor, HI 96860-5020
Representative:
Office Phone:
24 Hours:
Alternate:
Office Phone:
24 Hours:
Operations Officer, Code N30
(808) 471-3084
(808) 474-9201
Asst, Chief of Staff, Operations & Plans
Code N3
Same as above
Same as above
Oahu
Commanding Officer, Naval Station Pearl Harbor (NOSCDR - Oil) Commander, Navy Public
Works Center (NOSCDR - Hazardous Substance (HS))
Kauai
Commander, Pacific Missile Range Facility (NOSCDR - Oil/HS)
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Midway
Officer in Charge (OIC), NAF Midway Island (NOSCDR -Oil/HS)
NOTE: Point of contact (POC) for NOSCDRs is Commander, Naval Base, Pearl Harbor
(NOSC) representative
U.S. Naval Forces Marianas
Commander
U.S. Naval Forces Marianas
P.O. Box 9
FPO San Francisco, CA 96630-0051
Representative: CDR Robert Giffen
Title: Operations Planning Officer
Phone: 671-349-5231/32
24 Hr: 671-349-5235/36
Alternate:
Title:
Phone:
24 Hr:
LCDR Randall Solheim
Operations Officer (SURF/SUBSURF)
Same as above
Same as above
U.S. Naval Station Guam
Commanding Officer
U.S. Naval Station Guam
FPO San Francisco, CA 96630
Representative:
Title:
Phone:
24 Hr:
LT D. F. Simpson
Port Ops Officer
AV 339-4286
AV 339-6144
Representative:
Title:
Phone:
Jess Lizama
(NOSCDR HS)
(671)339-4100
Public Works Center GQ
Commanding Officer
U.S. Navy Public Works Center GUAM FPO
San Francisco, CA 96630-2937
Representative:
Title:
Phone:
24 Hr:
Jess Lizama
Environmental Officer
(671)339-4100
(671)472-0248
Naval Supply Depot Guam
Commanding Officer
Naval Supply Depot Guam
FPO San Francisco, CA 96630-1500
Representative: LT Robert W. Therriault
Title: Director, Fuel Dept. (Code 700)
*** CALL FOR OIL SPILLS ***
Phone:
24 Hr:
671-339-7106/2234
671-342-1103
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Representative:
Title:
LTJG Antonio M. Edmunds
Staff Civil Engineer (Code 04)
*** CALL FOR HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE SPILLS ***
Phone: 671-339-7255
24 Hr: 671-339-5234
Naval Ship Repair Facility Guam
Commanding Officer
Naval Ship Repair Facility Guam
FPO San Francisco, CA 96630-1400
Representative: LT V.T. Hartmann, Code 400
Title: Staff Civil Engineer
Phone: (671) 339-2148/339-7240
24 Hr: (671) 332-6453/339-3287
Representative: Mr. Blaise Koki, Code 441/141
Title: Civil Engineer Tech.
Phone: (671) 339-2148/339-7240
24 Hr: (671) 477-1330/339-3287
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
Hickam Air Force Base
Headquarters 15th Air Base Wing/DE
Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii 96853-5000
Representative: LtCol Gordon K. W. Lce(Dep. July 91)
Title: Director of Civil Engineering
Phone: (808)449-1660
Non-Duty Hours: (808)449-6391
Alternate: Maj Marty Duke
Title: Chief, Civil Engineering Operations Division
Phone: (808)449-6061
24 hr: (808)449-6391
Wheeler Air Force Base
15th Air Base Squadron (PACAF)
Wheeler Air Force Base, Hawaii 96854
Representative: MAJ John Boozer
Title: Commander, 15th Air Base Squadron
Phone: (808) 656-1488
24 Hour: (808) 656-1112
Alternate: MAJ Percival Del Castillo
Title: Air Force Engineering Liaison Officer
Phone: (808) 656-1374
24 Hour: (808) 656-1112
U.S. MARINE CORPS
Kaneohe Bay Marine Corps Air Station
Commanding Officer
Marine Corps Air Station
Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii 96863
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Representative: CW04 Clifford Conti
Title: Waterfront Operations Officer
Phone: (808)257-3543
24 Hr: (808) 625-1253
Alternate: BM 1 Hart
Title: Asst. Waterfront Operations Officer
Phone: (808) 257-5851
24 Hr: (808) 422-7489
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TAB 5 TO ANNEX E - Regional Response Centers
The physical facilities provided at the Oceania Region RRCs parallel those outlined
for the NRC in the NCP Section 300.36. The following arc the RRCs in the Oceania
Region. Location RRC Phone Numbers
Location Regional Response Center Telephone
HAWAII (Primary) (808) 541 -2116
Fourteenth Coast Guard District FTS 551 -2116
Room 9124 (808) 541-2500 (24 Hr.)
300 Ala Moana Blvd.
Honolulu, HI 96850-4982
HAWAII (Secondary)
Currently negotiating with State Civil Defense to use their facility in Diamond Head
Crater.
AMERICAN SAMOA (Secondary)
U. S. Coast Guard (684) 633-2299
Liaison Officer
P. O. Box 249
Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799-0249
GUAM (Primary)
U. S. Coast Guard (671) 339-4107
Marianas Section Office FTS 550-7340
Located at U. S. Naval Station Guam (67 i) 339-7100 (24 Hr.)
SAIPAN (Secondary)
U. S. Coast Guard (670) 322-9274
Marine Safety Detachment
Emergency Operation Center
Capitol Hill
Saipan, MP 96950
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Annex F - Resources
F. 1 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 arc 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.
F.2 Special Forces
Following is a list of Special Forces and Teams available to assist the FOSC in a
response. This list is from Section 300.145 of the NCP.
The Environmental Response Team (ERT) is established by USEPA 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 OSC 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.
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OSC 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.
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.
Radiological Assistance Teams (RATs) have been established by USEPA'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 USEPA
Office of Radiation Programs. Assistance is also available from the Department
of Energy and other Federal agencies.
Scientific Support Coordinators (SSCs) are available, at the request of OSCs,
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 arc
provided by NOAA in coastal and marine areas, and by USEPA (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 OSC 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 OSC in assessing the hazards and
potential effects of discharges and releases and in developing response strategies.
If requested by the OSC, 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 OSC.
The SSC will assist the OSC 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, OSCs 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
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
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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.
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 OSC. 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 OSCs and assist
in the development of RCPs and ACPs.
The OSC 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.
Each USCG OSC 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 USCG District Response Group (DRG) is a framework within each Coast
Guard district to organize district resources and assets to support USCG FOSCs
during response to a pollution incident. USCG DRGs assist the FOSC by
providing technical assistance, personnel, and equipment, including the Coast
Guard's prcpositioned equipment. Each DRG consists of all Coast Guard
personnel and equipment, including fire fighting equipment, in its district,
additional prepositioned equipment, and a District Response Advisory Team
(DRAT) that is available to provide support to the FOSC in the event that a spill
exceeds local response capabilities.
The USCG Public Information Assist Team (PIAT) is available to assist
OSCs and regional or district offices to meet the demands for public information
and participation. Its use is encouraged any time the OSC requires outside public
affairs support. Requests for the PIAT may be made through the NRC.
The U.S. Navy (USN) is the Federal agency most knowledgeable and
experienced in ship salvage, shipboard damage control, and diving. The USN has
an extensive array of specialized equipment and personnel available for use in
these areas as well as specialized containment, collection, and removal equipment
specifically designed for salvage related and open sea pollution incidents.
The Supervisor of Salvage (SUPSALV) can provide salvage expertise and
maintains a warehouse on each coast stockpiled with salvage and response gear.
Individual USN facilities also locally stockpile some response equipment.
Special Forces Emergency Contact Information
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USCG National Strike Force Coordination Center
Duty Officer (919)331 -6000
FAX' (919)331-6012/3
USCG PIAT
same as above
USCG District Fourteen DRG & DRAT
24 hour (808)541-2500
(808) 541 2118
FAX (808)541-2166
U.S. Navy
RRTRep. (619)532-2454
24 hour (619)532-1828
FAX (619) 532-1242
Additional Resources
(A) OHMTADS, the Oil and Hazardous Materials Technical Assistance
Data System is a computerized data retrieval system developed by the
EPA. It is available in the form of a computer printout, manuals or
microfiche. For each of more than 1,000 oil and hazardous substances
there are 126 possible information segments. Examples include toxicity
and associated hazards, personnel safety precautions, cleanup and
disposal methods, materials handling, and firefighting. OHMTADS can
be accessed through the EPA Regional Offices.
(B) CHRIS, Chemical Hazard Response Information System was developed
by the U.S. Coast Guard. It consists of four manuals, a regional
contingency plan data base, a Hazard Assessment Computer system
(HACS), and an organizational entity at Coast Guard Headquarters.
Volume 1 (COMDTINST Ml6465.11A) is designed to be used by first
responders at an incident. Volumes 2, 3, and 4 (COMDTINSTs
M16465.12A, M16465.13 and M16465.14 respectively) are intended
for use by the OSC's offices along with the Regional and National
Response Centers. Coast Guard stations usually have these manuals.
(C) CAMEO, Computer-Aided Management of Emergency Operations is a
computer tool used to assist first responders in chemical accidents,
which often pose significant risks to the general public as well as to
those charged with accident containment and control. As in the case in
more conventional accidents, the public is best protected against the
effects of hazardous materials accidents when responding personnel are
adequately trained and equipped to deal effectively with a range of
emergency situations. Chemical accidents are usually quite complex and
require an extraordinary level of problem-solving. It has been found that
the strategic and tactical response to many incidents can be aided
significantly by powerful computer tools which, until recently, were
solely the realm of specialists within large computer centers.
Microcomputers capable of immense information storage and rapid
processing can now readily be deployed to the scene of chemical
accidents and be operated directly by the firefighter or first responders.
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They can also be used in both contingency planning and training by
creating realistic simulation or case studies in which a responder's skills
can be sharpened.
To demonstrate this concept, NOAA working with the Seattle Fire
Department developed a prototype program and database using a
Macintosh personal computer to assist first responders in chemical
accidents. The system has been developed using several parts that can
be used interactively which include: 1) detailed maps of the city that
include specific industrial facilities that store or use highly toxic
chemicals; 2) a chemical database that aids in the identification of
chemicals and provides response information; and 3) an atmospheric
model which assists in estimating downwind hazard zones.
Training in the use of CAMEO is provided by NOAA, Seattle, WA.,
California Specialized Training Institute, State of California, San Luis
Obisbo and the National Fire Academy.
Equipment
As required by Section 4202(a)(4)(C)(iv) of OPA, the completed
individual sub-Area plans 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.
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For all inland and shoreline areas where hioremediation use is
considered:
Obtain approval from the USEPA and the affected State, Territory, or
Commonwealth representative to the RRT. The USEPA and State,
Territory, or Commonwealth representative to the RRT shall consult
with the DOI and DOC natural resource trustee(s).
G.1.3 Neutralization
Neutralization is a process used to produce a pH of 7. The acidic character of a
spilled chemical is neutralized by the addition of caustic soda, lime, slaked lime,
or soda ash. Caustic material is neutralized by the addition of acids such as
hydrochloric acid, sulfuric acid, and acetic acid. A bench test is necessary before
adding the neutralizing material. (See Annex X section 2006 for policy, use, and
Oil Spill Cleanup Agents List (OSCA) list.)
G.1.4 Precipitation
Precipitation is a process used to remove pollutants by adding a material which
will react with the pollutant and form an insoluble product. The following steps
allow effective precipitation: (1) chemical addition, (2) rapid mix, (3) addition of
coagulant, (4) flocculation, (5) sedimentation, and (6) filtration. This technique
is used to remove metal cations and some anions including flourides and
sulfides. The amount of chemical needed is determined by running a bench
scale test.
G.1.5 In-Situ Burning
G. 1.5.1 Background
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 unburned material left
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 $8,000 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.
G. 1.5.2 Guidelines
The National Contingency Plan, Section 300.910, authorizes the
FOSC, with the concurrence of the USEPA representative to the RRT
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Annex G - Chemical Countermeasures
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 spill cleanup agents may be considered when the
preferred recovery techniques are inadequate and the environmental benefit of chemical
use outweighs its adverse effects.
Qn-Site Treatment
Sometimes removal and off-site disposal is not practical. On-site treatment employs
physical, chemical, or biological treatment techniques at the site to remove or break down
pollutants.
G. 1.1 Activated Carbon
Activated carbon removes organic contaminants from water by the process of
adsorption or the attraction and accumulation of one substance on the surface of
another. Adsorption units can be brought to the site. Contaminated water is
filtered through the activated carbon before being discharged into local streams
or waterways. The treated water should be monitored closely because activated
carbon is no longer effective after it reaches a breakthrough point and the carbon
surface available is exhausted. The advantage of using carbon adsorption is that
it is highly efficient for removing traces of organics from an aqueous stream.
G.1.2 Bioremediation
G.1.2.1 Background
Bioremediation is a treatment technology thai uses biological
processes to decompose petroleum hydrocarbons and hazardous
materials. Bioremediation has been used extensively in wastewater
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.
G. 1.2.2 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:
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and, as appropriate, the concurrence of the State, Commonwealth or
Territory 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 preferred method for in-situ burning is using burn boom to
surround a slick, move it away from the source, and igniting it. Burn
effectiveness can be in the 90 percent region. The RRT is developing
an endorsement for the use of in-situ burning and supports its use in
certain situations. The State of Hawaii reserves the right to deny or
halt any burn operations.
G.2 Chemical Dispersants
G.2.1 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.
The NCP, Section 300.910, authorizes the use of dispersants on all waters
threatened by the release or discharge of oil. The USCG, US EPA, and State of
Hawaii have signed a Hawaii Dispersant Use Agreement which allows the
FOSC to use dispersants in predesignated waters off the State of Hawaii without
having to gain USEPA and State approval for each and every incident. The
Hawaii Dispersant Use Agreement is in effect and allows for the use of
dispersants in certain offshore waters of the State of Hawaii. No other
agreement exists in Oceania Region and thus approval by USEPA and State,
Territory, or Commonwealth governments must be acquired on a case by case
basis.
The FOSC with the concurrence of the USEPA representative to the RRT and in
consultation with the State, Territory, or Commonwealth Governments, may
authorize the use of dispersants and other chemicals on oil spills; provided, that
such dispersants are on the list of accepted dispersants prepared by the USEPA.
The authority for use of dispersants rests solely with the FOSC and this
authority may not be delegated.
The FOSC shall consult with other appropriate federal agencies as practicable
when considering dispersant use. This applies primarily to natural resource
trustees whose resources may be affected by dispersant use.
Products on the NCP Product Schedule are listed in Section G.4. USEPA may
retract products from the schedule from time-to-time and will notify FOSCs by
memorandum, prohibiting further use of the retracted products.
G.2.2 Other Dispersant Considerations
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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.
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.
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 USEPA 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.
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.
G.2.3 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 their request for approval/concurrence, as
to the dispersibility of the oil, the potential effects on the wildlife habitat and
resources, and the degree of 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.
EPA Accepted Dispersants
1. BP-1100X BP DETERGENTS, LTD.
(Hydrocarbon Solvent Based) Pumpherston Works
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2. Cold Clean 50()
(Water Based)
3. CONCO Dispersant K
(Concentrate)
4. COREXIT 7664
(Water Based)
5. COREXIT 8667
(Hydrocarbon Solvent Based)
6. COREXIT 9527
(Concentrate)
7. COREXIT 9550
(Hydrocarbon Solvent Based)
8. CRUDEX
(Organic Surfactant Based)
9. DISPERSANT 11
(Concentrate)
10. EC.O. ATLANTOL AT7
(Water Based)
Livingston, West Lothian EH5301Q,
Scotland
Tel: 0506 31111
Telex: 72278 (Mr. John R. Nicol)
ADAIR EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC.
5518 Mitchelldale
Houston, TX 77092
(713)681-1317
(Mrs. Virginia A. Watters)
CONTINENTAL CHEMICAL COMPANY
270 Clifton Blvd.
Clifton, NJ 07015
(201)472-5000
(Mr. P. D. Turits)
EXXON CHEMICAL COMPANY
8320 Stedman St.
Houston, TX 77029
(713) 671-8501
(Mr. Gordon Lindblom)
EXXON CHEMICAL COMPANY
8320 Stedman St.
Houston, TX 77029
(713) 671-8501
(Mr. Gordon Lindblom)
EXXON CHEMICAL COMPANY
8320 Stedman St.
Houston, TX 77029
(713) 671-8501
(Mr. Gordon Lindblom)
EXXON CHEMICAL AMERICAS
8320 Stedman St.
Houston, TX 77029
(713) 671-8501
(Mr. Gordon Lindblom)
ENVIRONMENTAL SECURITY, INC.
352 Abbeyville Road
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 392-1251 (Mr. Jay Greene)
DUBOIS CHEMICALS
1100 Dubois Tower
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 762-6894
(Mr. W.N. Grawe)
ASPRA, INC.
4401 23rd Avenue West
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11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
FINASOL OSR 7
(Water Based Concentrate)
GOLD CREW DISPERSANT
(Water Based Concentrate)
JANSOLV-60 DISPERSANT
(Principally Water Based
with some Solvent)
MAGNOTOX
(Water Based Concentrate)
NEOS AB 3000 DISPERSANT
(Hydrocarbon Based)
OFC D-609
(Concentrate)
Seattle, WA 98199
(206) 284-9838
(Mr. A.I. Janofsky)
AMERICAN PETROFINA, INC.
P.O. Box 2159
Dallas, TX 75221
(214) 750-2640
(Mr. Jerry W. Johnson)
ARA CHEMICAL, INC.
P.O. Box 5031
San Diego, CA 92105-0001
(619) 286-4131
(Mrs. Rita Jimenez McNeely)
SUNSHINE TECHNOLOGY CORP.
2475 Albany Avenue
West Hartford, CT06117
(203) 232-9227
(Mr. Stephan Kaufmann)
MAGNUS MARITEC INT'L, INC.
150 Roosevelt Place
P.O. Box 150
Palisades Park, NJ 07650
(201)592-0700
(Mr. Andreas C. Ladjias)
NEOS COMPANY LIMITED
8th Floor, Kanden Building
2-1, Kano-cho 6-chome Chuo-ku,
Kobe 650,
Japan Tel: Kobe 078-331-9381
Telex: 5622293 JKNEOS J
(Mr. S. Miyoshi, Manager)
CHEM LINK PETROLEUM, INC.
P.O. Box 370
Sand Springs, OK 74063
(918) 245-2224
(Mr. Glenn D. Fielder)
17. OIL SPILL ELIMINATOR
N/T NO. 4
(Hydrocarbon Solvent Based)
PETROCON MARINE AND
CHEMICAL CORP.
243 44th St.
Brooklyn, NY 11232
(212)499-3111
(Mr. Frank B. Sidoti)
18. OSD/LT OIL SPILL
DISPERSANT
(Concentrate)
DREW CHEMICAL CORPORATION
One Drew Chemical Plaza
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19 PETRO-GREEN ADP-7
(Water Based Concentrate)
20. PETROMEND, MP-900-W
(Water Based Concentrate)
21. PROFORM-POLLUTION
CONTROL AGENT
(Water Based Concentrate)
22. RUFFNEK
(Oil and Petroleum Cleaning
Agent)
23. SEA MASTER, NS-555
24. SLIK-A-WAY
(Water Based)
25. TOPS ALL #30
(Oil and Petroleum Cleaning
Agent)
P.O. Box 157
Boonton, NJ 07005
(201) 263-7817
(Mrs. Rochelle Galiber Asbell)
PETRO-GREEN, INC.
3952 Candlcnut Lane
P.O. Box 814665 Dallas, TX 75381
(214) 484-7336 (Mr. Arnold Paddock)
PETROMEND, INC.
P.O. Box 47532
8300 Sovereign Row Dallas, TX 75247
(214) 630-1330 (Mr. Allan Cohn)
PROFORM PRODUCTS CORPORATION
220 California Ave.
Suite 100
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(415) 321-5207
(Mr. Rudolf Kruska)
MALTER INTERNATIONAL CORP.
80 First Street
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 362-3232
(Mr. Dan M. Forestiere)
WHALE CHEMICAL COMPANY
58 Winant Street Staten Island, NY 10714
(212)387-1680
(Mr. Andrew Argiriadi)
MI-DEE PRODUCTS, INC.
5253 Springdale Ave.
Pleasanton, CA 94566 (415) 846-8166
(Mr. Paul Spcllman)
STUTTON NORTH CORPORATION
P.O. Box 724
Mandeville, LA 70048
(504) 626-3900
(Mr. Sid Studin)
EPA Approved Surface Collecting Agents
1.
2.
COREXIT OC-5
OILCOMPRESS/OILBINDER
(NALCO #3WP-086)
(ADAIR CORRALIT)
EXXON CHEMICAL COMPANY
8320 Stedman St. Houston, TX 77029
(713)671-8501
(Mr. Gordon Lindblom)
LISTEX CHEMICALS
P.O. Box 1010
1204 Cherokee Trace
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White Oak, TX 75693 (214) 297-3244
(Mr. J. Mark Wright)
3. OIL HERDER
4. OIL SPILL REMOVER
EPA Approved Biological Additives
1. HYDROBAC
2. INIPOL EAP 22
3. NO-SCUM
4. PETROBAC
5. PETRODEG -100
6. PETRODEG -200
7. PHENOBAC
ERGON, INC.
15915 Katy Freeway Suite 150
Houston, TX 77094 (713) 579-2061
(Mr. Reese Majoue)
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
NAVSEA
Code 56Y36 Washington, D.C. 20362
(202) 692-5515
(Mr. John Nardella)
POLYBAC CORPORATION
954 Marcon Blvd. Allentown, PA 18103
(215) 264-8740
(Mr. Thomas G. Zitrides)
CECA, S.A.
11, Avenue Morane Saulnier 78141 Velizy-
Villacoublay France
Tel: (3) 946.96.35 Telex: 697 584 F
(Mr. B. Tramier)
U.S. Contact: (202) 429-6560
(Mr. Jacques A. Bodelle)
NATURAL HYDROCARBON
ELIMINATION COMPANY
10913 Metronome Houston, TX 77043
(713) 973-0616 (Mr. Ben Calderoni)
POLYBAC CORPORATION
954 Marcon Blvd. Allentown, PA 18103
(215) 264-8740
(Mr. Thomas G. Zitrides)
BIOTEKNIKA INTERNATIONAL, INC.
7835 Greeley Blvd. Springfield, VA 22152
(703)451-8511
(Mr. Byron A. Moe)
BIOTEKNIKA INTERNATIONAL, INC.
7835 Greeley Blvd. Springfield, VA 22152
(703) 451-8511
(Mr. Byron A. Moe)
POLYBAC CORPORATION
954 Marcon Blvd. Allentown, PA 18103
(215) 264-8740
(Mr. Thomas G. Zitrides)
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8. TYPE L, DBC PLUS
9. TYPE R-5, DBC PLUS
FLOW LABORATORIES, INC.
Environmental Cultures Division
7655 Old Springhouse Road
McLean, VA 22102
(703) 893-5925
(Dr. Manja Blazer)
FLOW LABORATORIES, INC.
Environmental Cultures Division
7655 Old Springhouse Road
McLean, VA 22102
(703) 893-5925
(Dr. Manja Blazer)
10.
ROLFZYME
THE ROLFITE COMPANY
300 Broad Street Stamford, CT 06901
(203) 327-3151
(Mr. Robert Hockfield)
EPA Approved Miscellaneous Oil Control Agents
1. ELASTOL
(Oil Viscoelastic
Enhancing Agent)
2. LIQUID OIL BOND-200
(Gelatinization Agent)
GTA Additives, Inc.
12343D Sunrise Valley Drive
Reston, VA 22091
(703) 476-6280
(Mr. Thomas Scambos)
Toho Titanium Company, Limited
17th Mori Building,
1-26-S Toranomon,
Minato-Ku, Tokyo, Japan
Telephone: Tokyo 504-3165
3. OIL BOND-100
(Plasticization Agent)
Liquid Waste Technologies, Inc.
(Primary Distributor)
990 N. Main
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(505) 523-3132
(808) 451-5161
(Mr. Frank Hoff)
CDF Chimie S.A.,
Tour Aurore
Place Des Reflets
CEDEX 5
92080 Paris Defense 2, France
Telephone: (1)778 51 51
Liquid Waste Technologies, Inc.
(Primary Distributor)
990 N Main
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(505)523-3132
(800) 451-5161
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(Mr. Frank Hoff)
4 SFF-TFI I
(Formerly JELLY ROCK)
(Gelatinization Agent)
AJINOMOTO COMPANY, INC.
5-8, 1 Chome, Kyobashi, Chou-Ku
Tokyo, 104 Japan
Tel: 272-111
SIGMA ENVIRO ENTERPRISES, INC.
(Primary Distributor)
140 Spring Road
Orinda, CA 94563
(415) 254-0509
(Mr. Leonard O. Walde)
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G.7 Dispersant Checklist
SPILL DATA/INCIDENT INFORMATION:
CAUSE (SPECIFIC):
DA'IE/TIME:
LOCATION:
VOLUME AND TYPE OF RELEASE (Cont., Intermittent):
POTENTIAL VOLUME TO BE RELEASED:
CONFIDENCE IN DATA (high, mcd, low) ?:
CHARACTERISTICS OF SPILLED OIL:
OIL TYPE/NAMI':
SPECIFIC GRAVITY:
FLASH POINT:
TOUR 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.
3.
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:
PRODUC T I PRODUCT 2 PRODUCT 3
NAME:
MANUFACTURER:
U.S. EPA /
CALIFORNIA LISTED:
LOCATION:
WHEN AVAILABLE:
AMOUNT AVAILABLE:
TOXICITY:
REACTIONS:
APPLICABILITY ON OIL:
EFFICIENCY (% projected):
APPLICATION MEANS:
TYPE (concentrate/mix):
DISPERSANT APPLICATION INFORMATION:
HAS FOSC VERIFIED LOGISTICAL ASPECTS OF APPLICATION:
ARE RES PONDERS 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 DISPERSANT IS APPLIED:
IS THE VEHICLE FOR APPLICATION EFFICIENT AND PROPER GIVEN THE CONDITIONS S TATED
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 PATH/TIME
ATTACHMENTS:
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Annex H - Health and Safety
H.l Personnel Safety Procedures.
Any official who is not qualified in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 and applicable state
laws and regulations shall not perform response actions, but shall await the arrival of the
pre-designated FOSC and trained and qualified response personnel.
H.2 Worker Health and Safety.
The FOSC is responsible for assuring that all response operations in removal or remedial
actions conform to Occupational Safety and Health Act (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
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 USEPA 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)(1) of the OSH Act [29 U.S.C. 654(a)(1)]. 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)(1) 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.
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Annex I - Worst-case Scenario
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.
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. Ainong 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.
Worst Case Scenario
TYPE OF FACILITY: Chemical Wholesale Distributor, Offshore Marine Terminals, and Oil
Refineries
LOCATION: Barbers Point, Oahu
EVENT: A tsunami is generated by an enormous earthquake in the Marianas Trench. The wave is
approximately 50 feet high and is heading north northeast. It hits Barbers Point about 8 hours after
the earthquake. Oil storage tanks, and many structures at the refinery and chemical facility are
demolished. Chlorine cylinders from the storage area are thrown into a building to the east and
rupture. Much of the debris and chemicals are carried to sea. The western coast of northwest Oahu
has been evacuated inland up to one quarter mile. Warnings are in effect for areas south and east of
Barbers Point. Due to the direction of the wave, and the location of Barbers Point, it is more
severely impacted than other areas.
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DATE: February 15, 1994
TIME: 11:00 p.m.
WEATHER: Cloudy, 73 degrees Fahrenheit, relative humidity is 85 percent, waning Kona winds
from the west southwest at three miles per hour. At 12:00 a.m., winds shift to the typical
northeasterly trade winds at about four miles per hour.
CURRENT: There is a generally westerly current along the coast from Honolulu to Barbers Point
with velocities up to 0.8 knots. This current follows the coastline northward to Kaena Point.
TIDE: Maximum flood tide.
SEAS: 5 to 15 feet prior to tsunami. Tsunami wave has a height of 50 feet.
RELEASED CHEMICAL 1: Chlorine
QUANTITY 1: 32,000 pounds. A total of 20 one ton containers are destroyed when the tsunami
hits and throws them into a building.
PROPERTIES 1: Chlorine is a greenish-yellow, toxic gas with a pungent suffocating odor.
Chlorine can react with water or steam to produce toxic, corrosive fumes of hydrochloric and
hypochlorous acids. One of the most dangerous aspects of chlorine is that the vapor expands to
almost 457 times the volume of the liquid. This is why a very large vapor cloud results from a spill
from a small container of liquid chlorine.
Chlorine is extremely irritating to the mucous membranes of the eyes and upper respiratory tract.
Chlorine is dangerous even for brief periods and exposure can be fatal. An odor is detectable by
most humans at a concentration of 3.5 ppm.
RELEASED CHEMICAL 2: Crude Oil
QUANTITY 2: 1,000,000 barrels.
PROPERTIES 2: Thick, flammable, dark yellow to brown. Questionable carcinogen. Fire hazard.
RELEASED CHEMICAL 3: Other chemicals released include ferrous sulfate, magnesium oxide,
and sodium chlorite.
VULNERABLE ZONE (Chlorine): IDLH conditions are approximately x miles long and x miles
wide. One-tenth (3ppm) the IDLH value was used for the level of concern (LOC) as recommended
by the "Technical Guidance for Hazards Analysis." The LOC produces a plume...
VULNERABLE ZONE (Crude Oil):
POPULATION WITHIN ZONE: Barbers Point Naval Air Base including Barbers Point School
and residential area and a portion of Campbell Industrial Park.
ESSENTIAL SERVICES WITHIN ZONE: Barbers Point Naval Air Base, Barbers Point Deep
Draft Harbor.
LIKELIHOOD OF HAZARD OCCURRENCE: unable to determine without further research
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CONSEQUENCES FOR PEOPLE: Exposure to chlorine, see Chemical 1, Properties. Exposure
to crude oil, see Chemical 2, Properties.
CONSEQUENCES FOR PROPERTY: Superficial damage to property from chlorine fumes;
damage from oil coating surfaces.
CONSEQUENCES OF ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURE: The shoreline is primarily made up
of wave-cut fossil reef with local sand deposits, particularly in backshore zones. The nearshore
waters are very shallow, with reefs extending up to 0.6 miles offshore. Marine mammals, seabirds
and turtles are present in the coastal waters; and reef fish, lobsters, crabs and algae are present and
harvested locally coral which supports many small fish species and aquatic vegetation. A wetland is
located south of the site. A plant sanctuary is located adjacent to the cast portion of the facility. A
rare and endangered species, Achyranthes rotunda, is located in the sanctuary. The green sea
turtle's feeding grounds follow the shoreline. (From the USCG Area Plan.)
LIKELIHOOD/SEVERITY OF CONSEQUENCES: Unable to determine without further
research.
RESPONSE:
At 1:30 p.m., the NOAA informs the Oahu County Civil Defense Office that a large tsunami is
headed towards the island. By 6:30 p.m., a temporary command post is established at the Barbers
Point Naval Air Base in anticipation of the tsunami hitting Campbell Industrial Park. The County
OSC notifies all local emergency services and response units, including police, fire, hazardous
materials teams, the County and State Health Departments, the Oahu Civil Defense Agency, and the
USCG COTP Honolulu (the FOSC). The Hawaii SERC and Oahu LEPC have also been notified.
Campbell Industrial Park has been evacuated and some stored products have been moved inland.
All vessels moored off of Barbers Point have been moved to Pearl Harbor. Responders are
prepared to enter the site at dawn.
At 11:00 p.m., the tsunami hits. It crashes down on the Point and rushes inland about 1,000 feet.
Large waves continue to hit the Point for approximately six hours. At 12:00 a.m., the Honolulu
COTP and the State OSC arrive at the incident command post and find it is not operational. The
area smells strongly of chlorine and there are many casualties. The local fire departments have
begun receiving calls from locals regarding the chlorine cloud. The Honolulu COTP and the State
OSC notify the USEPA that a chlorine plume has caused significant damage inland of the Point.
They then notify the Chief, Marine Safety Division, Fourteenth USCG District who is the CO-
Chairman of the Oceania RRT. The FOSC also notifies and activates the Local Response Team
(LRT). The Command Post is reestablished at the USCG Group Honolulu Operations Center.
Immediate support is requested from the NSF, PIAT, the Oceania RRT, the DRAT, an the DRG.
The DOD is also supplies support.
The next day, resources began to arrive. An assessment of the damage caused by the tsunami
reveals a catastrophic oil spill has occurred in addition to the chlorine plume which enveloped the
Command Post. The State Governor declares a State Disaster. FEMA is notified. The NOAA
SSC is requested to monitor the spill, weather and ocean currents. Additionally, the Oiled Wildlife
Subcommittee of the RRT has set up a rehabilitation center. The Unified Command has prioritized
cleanup operations and the Commandant of the USCG has declared a SONS.
The following day, the SONS response structure is implemented. However, high seas prevent the
initiation of cleanup operations. The USEPA FOSC arrives at the Unified Command and joins the
team. However, the USCG COTP remains the FOSC. Department of Land and Natural Resources
representatives arrive to conduct further assessments. On the third day after the tsunami, cleanup
operations begin. Many support teams and resources have arrived. The Unified Command
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determines more resources and personnel will be necessary. Volunteers are coordinated to assist in
the response.
One week after the tsunami, the cleanup efforts are well under way. Many more resources are
expected to arrive within the following week. Kona winds have revived and the oil slick has
inundated the Barbers Point Deep Draft Harbor. The Unified Command has estimated that the spill
will take months to mitigate. The use of alternatives to mechanical recovery are discussed.
Two weeks after the spill, winds have once again shifted to northeasterly trade winds. This assists
in cleanup operations; however, much of the shoreline has been impacted already. Response efforts
including wildlife rehabilitation, shoreline cleanup, and oil recovery continue for approximately six
months.
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Annex K - Applicable Memorandums of Understanding and Agreement
Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs), Memorandums of Agreements (MOAs) and
Interagency Agreements (IAAs). Various agreements between RRT member agencies have been
entered into for the purpose of enhancing response operations falling under the purview of this
Plan. RRT members should be familiar with the agreements which pertain to their agencies.
Copies are maintained at the primary RRC. The following MOUs or MOAs are contained in this
Annex:
(Tab 1) MOU between the Departments of Interior and Transportation concerning
respective responsibilities under the National Oil and Hazardous Substances
Pollution Contingency Plan;
(Tab 2) U.S. Department of the Interior Geological Survey, Conservation Division,
Pacific Region, Effective January 1, 1980, Pollution Prevention and Control;
(Tab 3) MOU EPA & USCG concerning the mitigating of damage to the public health
or welfare caused by a discharge of a hazardous substance under Section 311 of
the Clean Water Act (33 USC 1321);
(Tab 4) Interagency Agreement between the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and the U.S.
Coast Guard for participation in pollution incidents;
(Tab 5) Intergency Agreement (IAA) between the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Coast Guard
for cooperation in oil spill cleanup operations and salvage operations;
(Tab 6) MOU between U.S. Geological Survey of the Department of the Interior and the
U.S. Coast Guard of the Department of Transportation concerning regulations
of activities and facilities on the Outer Continental Shelf of the United States
TAB G. Agreement between the U.S. and the State of Hawaii concerning
notifications of discharges of oil and hazardous substances;
(Tab 7) Memorandum of Understanding between the U.S. Coast Guard and the EPA. A
mechanism for funding vendor costs incurred by the U.S. Coast Guard during
emergency response to releases or threats of releases of hazardous substances;
(Tab 8) MOU between the Department of Defense and the EPA for the implementation
of P.L.96-510, The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation,
and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA);
(Tab 9) Agreement between the U.S. and the territory of Guam concerning oil pollution;
and
(Tab 10) Letter of Agreement between USCG and USEPA and the State of Hawaii
concerning the preauthorized use of dispersents.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
WASHINGTON, D. C. 20240
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
WASHINGTON, D. C. 20590
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE DEPARTMENTS OF
THE INTERIOR AND TRANSPORTATION CONCERNING RESPECTIVE
RESPONSIBILITIES UNDER THE NATIONAL OIL AND HAZARDOUS
SUBSTANCES POLLUTION CONTINGENCY PLAN
In order to assure the most efficient use of resources under the National Oil and
Hazardous Substance Pollution Contingency Plan, the Secretaries of the Department of
the Interior and Transportation agree that the following provisions shall be observed by
the agencies of the two Departments in the exercise of their authority and the discharge of
their responsibilities under the Contingency Plan.
1. The U. S. Geological Survey has the expertise and capability for coordination
and direction in respect to measures to abate the source of pollution when the
source is an oil, gas, or sulfur well.
2. The U. S. Coast Guard has the expertise and capability for coordination and
direction in respect to measures to contain and remove pollutants.
3. With respect to spills originating from operations conducted under the Outer
Continental Shelf Lands Act of 1953, the U. S. Coast Guard shall furnish or
provide for the On-Scene Coordinator (OSC) with authority and responsibilities
as provided by the National Contingency Plan subject to the following
qualifications:
a. The authorized representative of the U. S. Geological Survey on the
scene shall have the exclusive authority with respect to coordination
and direction of measures to abate the source of pollution.
b. The authorized representative of the U. S. Geological Survey on the
scene shall make the determination, which shall be binding upon the
On-Scene Coordinator, that pollution control activities within a 500
meter radius of the source of pollution should be suspended to
facilitate measures to abate the source of pollution.
c. The authorized representative of the U. S. Geological Survey on the
scene shall make the determinations necessary under Section 250.43
of Title 30 of the Code of Federal Regulations, which shall be binding
upon the On-Scene Coordinator.
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d. In regard to those matters arising under Section 1334 et seq. of Title
43 of the U. S. Code and the regulations and Outer Continental Shelf
Orders issued thereunder, the On-Scene Coordinator shall
communicate with the lessee through the authorized representative of
the U. S. Geological Survey on the Scene.
e. The On-Scene Coordinator and the authorized representative of the U.
S. Geological Survey on scene shall maintain close liaison in all
matters.
4. With respect to spills originating from operations conducted under the
Submerged Lands Act of 1953 or in internal waters of the United States, the
U. S. Geological Survey, upon request of the U. S. Coast Guard, will furnish
expertise, guidance, and such other assistance as may be appropriate in respect
to measures to abate the source of pollution when the source is an oil, gas, or
sulfur well.
5. This Memorandum of Understanding shall be reviewed annually and shall
continue in force until it shall be amended or terminated by mutual agreement.
Done this Sixteenth day of August, 1971, at the City of Washington, D. C.
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
UNDER SECRETARY OF INTERIOR As/William T. Pecora
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
UNDER SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION As/ James M. Beggs
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Legal Background of the Memorandum of Understanding Between the Departments of
the Interior and Transportation Concerning Respective Responsibilities Under the
National- Oil and Hazardous Polluting Substances Contingency Plan
Section 311 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act as amended (FWPCA), has only
limited application to the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). (The OCS is defined as that
portion of the geologic continental shelf lying seaward of the territorial sea, except in the
case of Texas and the Gulf coast of Florida where the OCS commences nine miles
seaward of the baseline). The definitions of both onshore and offshore facilities exclude
by their terms any OCS structure. The provisions of Section 311(b)(4) and 311(b)(5), for
example, are inapplicable to fixed structures or artificial islands on the OCS.
In order to provide a mechanism parallel to Section 311, FWPCA, the U. S. Geological
Survey has established in 30 CFR 250.43 provisions requiring the lessee to take the
necessary measures to abate the source of a discharge and to remove the pollutant. Under
these regulations, the lessee is required to fund such activities, and he has no legal
defenses of the nature available under Section 311 (e.g. an act of God, an act of war,
negligence on the part of the U. S. Government, or an act or omission of a third party) nor
any financial limitation to his liability (such as the $100/ton, $14 million maximum for
vessels and $8 million maximum for onshore and offshore facilities). Accordingly, one
of the principle aims of the Memorandum of Understanding is to assure that in the
ordinary case the government's position vis-a-vis the lessee be such that the application of
the provisions of 30 CFR 250.43 will not be hazarded.
The Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA) contains many provisions that have not
been fully explored legally. Where the exigencies of a particular case may require such
action, we may choose to proceed under other authority then that derived from 30 CFR
250.43 (which regulations are based upon the OCSLA, 43 USC 1334). Examples of
these other avenues include treating mobile drilling platforms as vessels within the
definition of vessel in Section 311, FWPCA. The difficulty here, of course, is that only
incidents relatively close to territorial waters would be subject to Section 311 liability
provisions. Also, the OCSLA assimilates the law of the state adjacent to the OCS
structures. Any state pollution control of liability measures are also applicable. It is
possible that by virtue of the Assimilative Crimes Act, current state law of a criminal
nature would be applicable. It is also possible that the provisions of 50 USC 191 have
application on the OSC structures. This would provide the government with the necessary
authority to take action but would not, of course, provide any basis for the recovery of
cleanup costs from the lessee. Additional regulations of a pollution prevention nature
could be promulgated by the U. S. Coast Guard under 43 USC 1333(e), but again it is
doubtful that recovery of government removal costs could be had under the law.
The Memorandum of Understanding must be read, therefore, as an attempt to provide a
basis for the most effective pollution abatement and cleanup measures available to the
government on the OCS rather than an attempt to establish or circumscribe the authority
of either agency principally involved. It is expected that in nearly all cases arising on the
OCS, the government will wish to assure that the lessee undertakes and funds the
abatement and cleanup measures. Exceptional cases should be referred to the
Commandant for guidance. However, each district should be prepared to indicate in such
cases whatever state laws concerning pollution liability may apply.
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UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
CONSERVATION DIVISION
PACIFIC REGION
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1. 1980
POLLUTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL
This Order is issued pursuant to the authority prescribed in 30 CFR 250.10; 250.11, and
in accordance with 30 CFR 250.43. The lessee shall comply with the following
requirements:
1. Pollution Prevention. During the exploration, development, production, and
transportation of oil and gas, the lessee shall prevent pollution of the ocean.
Furthermore, by the disposal of waste minerals into the ocean, the lessee shall
not create conditions which will adversely affect the public health, life, property,
aquatic life, wildlife, recreation, navigation, commercial fishing, or other uses of
the ocean.
1.1 Liquid Disposal.
1.1.1 Drilling-Mud Components. The lessee shall submit, as a
part of the Application for Permit to Drill (Form 9-331 C), a
detailed list of drilling-mud components including the
common chemical or chemical trade name of each
component, a list of drilling requirements, and the proposed
method of drilling-mud disposal. The disposal of drilling
mud is subject to the Environmental Protection Agency's
permitting procedures, pursuant to the Federal Waste
Pollution Control Act, as amended. Approval of the method
of drilling-mud disposal in the ocean shall be obtained from
the District Supervisor each request will be decided on a
case-by-case basis.
1.1.2 Hydrocarbon-Handling Equipment. All hydrocarbon-
handling equipment for testing and production such as
separators, tanks, and treaters shall be designed and operated
to prevent pollution. Maintenance or repairs which are
necessary to prevent pollution of the ocean shall be
undertaken immediately.
1.1.3 Curbs. Gutters, and Drains lor Fixed Platforms or Structures
and Mobile Drilling Units.
a. Fixed Platforms or Structures. After the effective
date of this Order, curbs, gutters, drip pans, and
drains shall be installed in all deck areas in a
manner necessary to collect all contaminants and
piped to a properly designed, operated, and
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maintained sump system which will automatically
maintain the oil at a level sufficient to prevent
discharge of oil into OCS waters. Sump piles shall
not be used as processing devices to treat or skim
liquids, but shall be used to collect treated produced
water, treated sand, liquids from drip pans and deck
drains, and as a final trap for hydrocarbon liquids
in the event of equipment upsets. Improperly
designed, operated, or maintained sump piles which
do not prevent the discharge of oil into OCS waters
shall be replaced as required by the District
Supervisor.
b. Mobile Drilling Units. After the effective date of
this Order, curbs, gutter, and drains which collect
contaminants associated with the drilling operation
on a mobile drilling unit shall be installed as
required by subparagraph 1.1.3a. Curbs, gutters,
and drains which collect contaminants not
associated with the drilling operation are subject to
regulation by the U. S. Coast Guard.
1.1.4 Discharged from Fixed Platforms or Structures and Mobile
Drilling Units. Discharges from fixed platforms or
structures and mobile drilling units, including sanitary waste,
produced water, drilling mud, and deck drainage, are subject
to the Environmental Protection Agency's permitting
procedures, pursuant to the Federal Water Pollution Control
Act, as amended.
1.2 Solid Material Disposal
1.2.1 Well Solids. The disposal of drill cuttings, sand, and other
well solids containing oil is subject to the Environmental
Protection Agency's permitting procedures, pursuant to the
Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended. Approval
of the method of disposal of drill cuttings, sand, and other
well solids shall be obtained from the District Supervisor.
1.2.2 Containers. Containers and other similar solid waste
minerals shall not be disposed of into the ocean.
1.2.3 Equipment. Disposal of equipment into the ocean is
prohibited except under emergency conditions. The location
and description of equipment disposed of into OCS waters
shall be reported to the U. S. Coast Guard in accordance with
paragraph 4 of OCS Order No. 1.
2. Personnel. Inspections, and Reports.
2.1 Personnel. The lessee's personnel shall be instructed in the techniques
of equipment maintenance and operation for the prevention of
pollution. Contractor personnel providing services offshore shall be
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informed in writing, prior to executing contracts, of the lessee's
obligations to prevent pollution and of the provisions of this Order.
2.2 - Pollution Inspections.
2.2.1 Manned Facilities. Unattended facilities, including those
equipped with remote control and monitoring systems, shall
be inspected daily or at intervals prescribed by the District
Supervisor to determine if pollution is occurring. Daily
inspections may be postponed in the event of adverse weather
conditions. Necessary maintenance or repairs shall be made
immediately.
2.3 Pollution Reports. All spills of oil and liquid pollutants shall be
reported orally to the District Supervisor and shall be confirmed in
writing. All reports shall include the cause, location, volume of spill,
and action taken. Reports of spills of more than 5.0 cubic meters
(31.5 barrels) shall include information on the sea state, meteorological
conditions, size and appearance of slick. All spills of oil and liquid
pollutants shall also be reported in accordance with the procedure
contained in 33 CFR 153.203.
2.3.1 Spills. Spills shall be reported orally within the following
time limits:
a. Within 12 hours, if spills are 1.0 cubic meter (6.3
barrels) or less.
b. Without delay, if spills are more than 1.0 cubic
meter (6.3 barrels).
2.3.2 Observed Malfunctions. Lessees shall notify each other of
observed pollution resulting from another's operation.
3. Pollution-Control Equipment and Materials and Oil Spill Contingency Plans.
The lessee shall submit a description of procedures, personnel, and equipment
that will be used in reporting, cleanup, and prevention of the spread of any
pollution resulting from an oil spill which might occur during exploration or
development activities. The following subparagraphs describe the minimum
requirements for pollution-control equipment and procedures.
3.1 Equipment and Materials. Effective 09/15/80. Pollution-control and
materials shall be maintained by, or shall be available to, each lessee at
an off-shore location or at a location approved by the Deputy
Conservation Manager (DCM), Offshore Field Operations. The
Equipment shall include containment booms, skimming apparatus,
cleanup materials, chemical agents and other items needed for the
existing climatic conditions, and shall be available prior to the
commencement of drilling and production operations. The equipment
and materials shall be inspected monthly and maintained in a state of
readiness for use. The results of the inspections shall be recorded and
maintained at the site.
3.2 Oil Spill Contingency Plans. Effective 09/15/80. The lessee shall
submit an Oil Spill Contingency Plan for approval by the Deputy
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Conservation Manager (DCM), Offshore Field Operations, with or
prior to submitting an Exploration Plan or a Development and
Production Plan. Existing Oil Spill Contingency Plans which do not
conform to the requirements of this subparagraph shall be modified
and submitted to the DCM, Offshore Field Operations, for approval by
December 15, 1980. Oil Spill Contingency Plans shall be reviewed
annually. All modifications of the Oil Spill Contingency Plan and the
results from the review of the plan shall be submitted to the DCM,
Offshore Field Operations, for approval. The Oil Spill Contingency
Plan shall contain the following:
a. Provisions to assure that full resource capability is known
and can be committed during an oil spill, including the
identification and inventory of applicable equipment,
materials, and supplies which are available locally and
regionally, both committed and uncommitted, and the time
required for deployment of the equipment.
b. Provision for varying degrees of response effort depending
on the severity of the oil spill.
c. Provision for identifying and protecting areas of special
biological sensitivity.
d. Establishment of procedures for the purpose of early
detection and timely notification of an oil spill including a
current list of names, telephone numbers, and addresses of
the responsible person and alternate on call to receive
notification of an oil spill, and the names, telephone numbers,
and addresses of regulatory organizations and agencies to be
notified when an oil spill is discovered.
e. Provisions for well-defined and specific actions to be taken
after discovery and notification of an oil spill, including:
(1) Specification of an oil spill response operating team
consisting of trained, prepared, and available
operating personnel.
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(2) Predesignation of an oil spill response coordinator
who is charged with the responsibility and is
delegated commensurate authority for directing and
coordinating response operations.
(3) A preplanned location for an oil spill response
operations center and a reliable communications
system for directing the coordinated overall
response operations.
(4) Provisions for disposal of recovered spill materials.
4. Drills and Training.
4.1 Drills. Drills for familiarization with pollution control equipment and
operations procedures shall be the lessee's responsibility and shall be
held at least once every 12 months by the lessee or a contractor serving
the lessee. The personnel identified as the oil spill response operating
team in the Contingency Plan shall participate in these drills. The
drills shall be realistic and shall include deployment of equipment. A
time schedule with a list of equipment to be deployed shall be
submitted to the Supervisor for approval. The drill schedule shall
provide sufficient advance notice to allow U.S. Geological Survey
personnel to witness any of the drills. Drills shall be recorded, and the
records shall be made available to U.S. Geological Survey personnel.
Where drill performance and results are deemed inadequate, the
Supervisor may require an increase in the frequency or a change in the
location of the drills until satisfactory results are achieved.
4.2 Training. The lessee shall ensure that training classes for
familiarization with pollution-control equipment and operation
procedures are provided for the oil spill response operating team. The
supervisory personnel responsible for directing the oil spill response
operations shall receive oil spill control instruction suitable for all
seasons. The lessee shall retain course completion certificates or
attendance records issued by the organization where certificates or
attendance records issued by the organization where the instruction
was provided. These records shall be available to any authorized
representative of the U.S. Geological Survey upon request.
5. Spill Control and Removal. Immediate corrective action shall be taken in all
cases where pollution has occurred. Corrective action taken under the lessee's
Oil Spill Contingency Plan shall be subject to modification when directed by the
Supervisor. The primary jurisdiction to require corrective action to abate the
source of pollution shall remain with the Supervisor, pursuant to the provisions
of this Order and the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the
Department of Transportation (U. S. Coast Guard) and the Department of the
Interior (U.S. Geological Survey), dated August 16, 1971. The use of chemical
agents or other additives shall be permitted only after approval by the Supervisor
in accordance with Annex X, National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution
Contingency Plan, and in accordance with the previously mentioned MOU.
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6. Departures. All departures lor the requirements specified in this Order shall he
subject to approval, pursuant to 30 CFR 250.11(b).
F. J. Schambcck
Oil and Gas Supervisor
Approved: December 18, 1979
Don E. Kash
Chief, Conservation Division
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Annex K - Tab 3
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY AND THE UNITED STATES
COAST GUARD CONCERNING THE MITIGATING OF DAMAGE TO THE PUBLIC
HEALTH OR WELFARE CAUSED BY A DISCHARGE OF A HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE
UNDER SECTION 311 OF THE CLEAN WATER ACT
(33 USC 1321)
The U. S. Coast Guard (USCG) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) agree that the
responsibility for the mitigation of damage to the health and welfare caused by the discharge of
hazardous substances shall be shared by the USCG and EPA. This Memorandum establishes
policy concerning the responsibilities of the EPA and USCG regarding mitigation actions.
SECTION I
GENERAL
Section 311(b)(6)(c) of the Clean Water Act, as amended, authorizes the Administrator of EPA to
act to mitigate the damage caused by the discharge of hazardous substances. The cost of mitigation
shall be deemed a removal cost incurred under Section 311 (c) of the Clean Water Act.
Through Executive Order 11735 (or as amended), the authority of the President pursuant to Section
311 (j)(l)(A), relating to the establishment of methods and procedures for the removal of
discharged oil and hazardous substances, is delegated to both EPA and USCG.
The waters and areas for which each agency has responsibility are defined in the National Oil and
Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan (40 CFR Part 1510. Section 1510.36(b)).
According to the NCP, EPA is responsible for inland waters and the USCG is responsible for
coastal waters and the waters, ports and harbors of the Great Lakes. These geographical areas are
further defined in applicable Regional Contingency Plans.
SECTION II
COORDINATION
In accordance with the predesignated geographical areas of responsibility, EPA and the USCG
agree to undertake appropriate mitigation actions of discharges of hazardous substances within each
agency's defined area of responsibility.
The cost of such mitigation actions shall be considered a cost of removal incurred under subsection
(c) the Clean Water Act and shall be reimbursable through the 311 (k) revolving fund.
Mitigation efforts include, but are not limited: activities such as containment measure; measures
required to warn and protect the public of acute danger; activities necessary to provide and monitor
the quality of temporary drinking water sources; monitoring for spread of the pollutant;
biomonitoring to determine the extent of the contamination; physical measures to identify and
contain substances contaminated by the discharge; providing navigational cautions while response
to the problem is underway; efforts to raise sunken vessels which are the source of the discharge;
implementation of emergency treatment facilities; and any efforts necessary to locate the source of
the discharge and identify properties of the pollutants discharged. The long term solution to many
spills may be the construction of major capital structures, including advanced treatment systems or
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extension dikes. While such major construction may well mitigate the danger to public health or
welfare, they are not appropriate mitigation actions under Section 311(b)(6)(c).
Thomas C. Jorling
Assistant Administrator for
Water and Waste Management
United States Environmental
Protection Agency
Sept. 6, 1979 3 Oct, 1979
W. E. Caldwell, Rear Admiral
Chief, Office of Marine
Environment and Systems
United States Coast Guard
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Annex K - Tab 4
INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE U.S. FISH & WILDLIFE SERVICE
AND THE U. S. COAST GUARD FOR PARTICIPATION IN
POLLUTION INCIDENTS
I. PURPOSE: The purpose of this Interagency Agreement (I A A) is to specify the conditions
and procedures under which the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service will provide U. S. Coast Guard
Federal On-Scene Coordinators with appropriate technical expertise as well as services in support
of the Federal Government's efforts to control and cleanup oil and hazardous chemical discharges.
This IAA is implemented to enhance cooperation, efficiency and effectiveness of response activities.
II. SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED: Under the terms of this agreement:
A. The Fish and Wildlife Service will provide or furnish Coast Guard with technical
expertise with respect to populations and habitats of fish and wildlife, including migratory birds,
marine mammals and endangered and threatened plants and animals; specialized bird-hazing and
cleanup equipment; and personnel to coordinate efforts to mitigate the threat to and rehabilitate
birds affected by discharges of oil and hazardous chemicals, as a force integrated into the
predesignatcd On-Scene Coordinator's (OSC's) local response team.
B. The Fish and Wildlife Service also will provide storage at its facilities for Coast
Guard spill response equipment under the predesignated OSC's jurisdiction to the extent practicable
to allow for prestaging of response equipment near vulnerable environmentally sensitive areas.
C. The Coast Guard will provide storage at their facilities for Fish and Wildlife Service
response equipment to the extent practicable to allow for prestaging of Fish and Wildlife Service
response equipment.
D. Responsibility for maintaining equipment prestaged at the other party's facility rests
solely with the agency owning the equipment. Host agencies will, however, assist in making
arrangements to transport equipment stored at their facilities when requested by the other agency.
The cost of transporting equipment will be borne by the owner
agency, unless agreed to otherwise.
in. SOURCES OF AND PROCEDURES FOR OBTAINING U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE
SERVICE SUPPORT
A. Fish and Wildlife Service personnel and equipment will be furnished as indicated in
appropriate OSC local response plans and regional contingency plans. These plans shall specify
the Fish and Wildlife Service personnel who are available to function on each OSC's local response
team.
B. Procedures for obtaining Fish and Wildlife Service support shall be specified in
appropriate predesignated OSC's local response and regional contingency plans.
IV. U. S. COAST GUARD RESPONSIBILITIES
A. The Coast Guard will advise all of its District Commanders, predesignated OSC's
and Regional Response Team (RRT) members of the terms of this Agreement.
B. The Coast Guard is designated as administrator of the pollution revolving fund
established by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972 (P.L. 92-500), as amended. As
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such, the Coast Guard is responsible for reimbursing Federal agencies that provide support to
Federal OSC's.
C. In the event that Fish and Wildlife Service involvement is desired by the Coast
Guard during an incident not covered by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, or Outer
Continental Shelf Lands Act, the Coast Guard shall advise the Fish and Wildlife Service the extent
to which reimbursement can be expected when the request for assistance is made.
D. Commandant (G-WEP) shall coordinate agreements for prestaging equipment at
National Strike Force locations.
E. Coast Guard RRT representatives shall coordinate agreements for prestaging
equipment at Coast Guard and Fish and Wildlife Service facilities within the RRT's geographical
area of responsibility.
V. I). S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE RESPONSIBILITIES
A. It is understood that subsequent to formalizing this IAA, the Fish and Wildlife
Service will advise its Regional Offices and Pollution Response Coordinators of the terms of this
Agreement, their respective duties and responsibilities, methods of accounting, and reimbursement
or payment for Fish and Wildlife Service efforts during pollution incidents covered by this
Agreement.
B. The Fish and Wildlife Service National Pollution Response Coordinator shall
coordinate agreements for prestaging response equipment at National Strike Force locations.
C. The Fish and Wildlife Service RRT representative shall coordinate agreements for
prestaging response equipment at facilities within the RRT's geographical area of responsibility.
VI. REIMBURSEMENT PROCEDURES AND POLICIES
A. The Federal OSC is responsible for insuring that proper cost documentation records
are maintained.
B. Federal agencies providing advice and assistance are responsible for providing
OSC's with supporting documentation for cost accounting.
C. Agencies providing assistance in support of a Federal cleanup operation as
requested by an OSC are entitled to reimbursement for the following items:
1. Travel, per diem, and overtime costs for personnel.
2. Rental costs, as approved by the parent agency, for non-expendable
equipment provided.
3. Replacement costs for expendable materials provided and utilized.
4. Replacement or repair costs for nonexpendable equipment which is damaged
while under the administrative control of the OSC. For purposes of this
Agreement items are under the OSC's administrative control from the time
they are delivered for his/her use, whether the delivery is made at the scene
of the incident or to an agent of the OSC at another location, until the time
when the item is returned to the custody of the agency providing the
equipment or its duly appointed agent.
5. Transportation costs incurred in delivering items to and from the scene.
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6. Incremental operating and contract costs incurred in providing assistance to
OSC's.
D. Normal salary costs of Government employees in positions that are not normally
intended to provide services in support of response operations are reimbursable.
E. The fiscal agent for the Coast Guard will be the Comptroller of the cognizant Coast
Guard District.
Approved: Jul 24. 1979
Associate Director, U. S. Fish Date
and Wildlife Service
Approved: Jun 6. 1979
Chief, Office of Marine Environment Date
Systems, U. S. Coast Guard
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Annex K - Tab 5
INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT (IAA) BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES NAVY
AND THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD FOR COOPERATION
IN OIL SPILL CLEAN-UP OPERATIONS AND SALVAGE OPERATIONS
I. PURPOSE: To specify for U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Navy application:
A. Conditions and procedures under which the U.S. Coast Guard can request and the
U.S. Navy will provide oil spill clean-up and/or salvage equipment and services to support the U.S.
Coast Guard in non-Navy oil spills and other operations requiring salvage expertise.
B. Conditions and procedures under which the U.S. Navy can request and U.S. Coast
Guard will provide equipment and services to support the U.S. Navy in salvage operations and in
response to oil spills which are caused by facilities or vessels under Navy jurisdiction.
C. Reimbursement procedures and policies.
II. BACKGROUND: The National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency
Plan, promulgated under the authority of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, (FWPCA) (33
USC 1251, et. seq.) confers on the Coast Guard (or Environmental Protection Agency in
designated areas) responsibility for designating Federal On-Scene Coordinators (OSC) to
coordinate Federal agency resources in cleaning up any oil or hazardous substance discharged in
U.S. navigable waters, the contiguous zone or waters beyond the contiguous zone up to
approximately 200 miles. In addition to having the responsibility and expertise to respond
promptly in cases of discharges from Navy operated or supervised ships and facilities, the Navy is
also the governmental agency possessing expertise in ship salvage and salvage-related operations.
The OSC may access this expertise for the cleanup and control of any oil spill. The Coast Guard
may also access the Navy's salvage expertise to assist during other operations conducted by the
Coast Guard. Alternatively, the Navy may access the Coast Guard's expertise in oil spill control
and other assets for salvage operations.
in. RESOURCES: Under the terms of this Agreement, the following resources may be
provided:
A. When requested by the U.S. Coast Guard pursuant to Section V herein, the U.S.
Navy will furnish to the U.S. Coast Guard the following resources consistent with availability and
operational commitments as determined by the Navy:
(1) Salvage equipment and specialized oil spill control and clean-up equipment.
(2) Salvage, diving and oil spill control consultation, evaluation, planning and
operational services.
(3) Naval Craft, vessels and aircraft.
B. When requested by the U.S. Navy pursuant to Section VI herein the U.S. Coast
Guard will furnish to the U.S. Navy the following resources consistent with availability and
operational commitments as determined by the Coast Guard.
(1) Oil spill consultation, evaluations, planning and operational services.
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(2) Specialized oil spill control and clean-up equipment.
(3) Coast Guard craft, vessels and aircraft.
IV. FEDERAL ORGANIZATION AND RESPONSIBILITIES: U.S. Navy response to U.S.
Coast Guard Federal On-Scene Coordinator (OSC) requests for services and equipment in non-
Navy oil spills will be provided in accordance with the NCP (Part 1510, Chapter V, Title 40 CFR)
and the terms of this IAA.
The Coast Guard OSC will coordinate direct Federal oil spill control and cleanup efforts in the
event of an incident in his area of responsibility. In the event that commercial resources and/or
expertise are not available to carry out the required cleanup, the OSC will arrange for the use of
Federal and/or State resources. Unless prearrangements have been made, the OSC will seek the
assistance of the Regional Response Team in accessing the needed advice and/or resources.
U.S. Navy Salvage operations, conducted in support of other Coast Guard activities, will be
coordinated by the Coast Guard On-Scene Commander or Coast Guard Officer-In-Charge of the
operation, subject to the operational and technical control of the Navy Salvage Officer.
V. COASTGUARD REQUESTS FOR NAVY ASSISTANCE
A. When local or regional interagency contingency plans contain adequate provision
for identification, deployment of, and reimbursement for locally available Navy pollution control
assets, OSC requests for such assets will be made through the Navy or DOD member of the RRT.
The Navy (or DOD) member will have prearranged with the Navy Area Coordinator and the
cognizant Navy Supplier activity commander for authority to commit these resources to the OSC to
follow up such a request with a confirming message to the supplier activity and Navy Area
Coordinator referencing the request and citing pertinent operation and funding information.
Request forwarded by OSCs shall include the following information:
(1) Circumstances of the spill, e.g. location, quantity and
(2) Extent of assistance required.
B. When adequate local activity assets are not available, or difficulties arise in arranging
for their deployment and cannot be resolved on the RRT level, the matter shall be referred to the
National Response Team (NRT) for resolution. Requests forwarded by RRTs shall include the
information called for in V.A. above.
(1) The Coast Guard NRT representative or National Response Center (NRC)
Duty Officer will relay all requests for assistance from the OSC/RRT to the
Chief of Naval Operations Navy Department Duty Captain (OP-641/642) for
action. (24 hour telephone: 202-695-0231). Such referrals will specify the
above mentioned information relating the conditions and circumstances of the
oil spill.
(2) All Coast Guard telephonic requests for assistance referred to in paragraph (1)
will be followed promptly by a documenting message from the Coast Guard.
This message will reference and detail the initial OSC request and must
include accounting data identification for reimbursement to the Navy of the
costs identified in Section VIII of this Agreement. The message shall be
addressed to CNO, Washington D.C., Attn: OP-64/45/23/37, to
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CHNAVMAT, be addressed to CNO, Washington D.C., Attn: Mat-044; to
COMNAVSEASYSCOM, Washington D.C. , Attn: NAVSEA-OOC; to
COMNAVFACENGCOM Alexandria, VA to CINCLANTFLT, Norfolk, VA
or CINCPACFLT, Pearl Harbor, HI, (as appropriate). The Navy will
properly document increases in the projected cost of its assistance will so
inform the OSC by message referencing the Coast Guard's message.
C. If NAVSEASYSCOM assistance is anticipated; OSCs may, prior to formal tasking,
directly communicate with NAVSEASYSCOM at 202-697-7403 (normal workday), other times
202-692-7527 for technical matters.
D. In oil spill related cases where it becomes necessary to assist the Coast Guard by
mobilizing Navy forces other than Navy pollution control assets, the Coast Guard representative to
the NRT or the Coast Guard NRC Duty Officer will relay requests received from the Coast Guard
OSC via the RRT to the Navy Department Duty Captain (OP-641/642) outlining the specific
circumstances of the request. Each request for such assistance will contain the information set forth
in paragraph V.A. of this Agreement.
E. For purposes of this Agreement items arc to be considered under the administrative
control of the OSC from the time they are delivered for his use, whether such delivery is made at
the scene of the incident or to a representative of the OSC at a location other than at the scene,
through the time the item is redelivered to the Navy or its representative.
F. All Coast Guard requests for salvage assistance in other Coast Guard operations
will be relayed by the appropriate Coast Guard Headquarters authority to the Navy Department
Duty Captain. The requests shall include information similar to that called for in V.A. of this
Agreement.
VI. NAVY REQUESTS FOR COAST GUARD ASSISTANCE:
A. Coast Guard resources will be provided, subject to their availability, to assist Naval
Activities in responding to pollution discharges caused by facilities or vessels under Navy
jurisdiction. Requests for such assistance shall be relayed by the Navy representative to the NRT
or to the National Response Center. Reimbursement will be made in accordance with the guidelines
established in Section VIII of this Agreement.
B. Coast Guard resources will be provided, subject to their availability, to assist the
Navy during salvage operations. Requests for such assistance shall be relayed by the cognizant
Navy Commander to the Coast Guard Commander Atlantic Area (Aom) for resources located on
the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts, and to Commander Pacific Area (Pom) for resources located on the
Pacific Coast. Reimbursement will be made in accordance with the guidelines established in
Section VLH of this Agreement.
C. For purposes of this Agreement items are to be considered under the administrative
control of the Navy from the time they are delivered to the location and/or representative specified
by the Navy, through the time the item is redelivered to the Coast Guard or its representative.
Vn. LOCAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR ASSISTANCE:
Coast Guard OSC's and local Naval commands, having oil spill cleanup capabilities, are encouraged
to enter into agreements for the utilization of those capabilities to respond immediately to
discharges of oil occurring within, or in threatening proximity of, the waters of a U.S. Naval base or
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facility regardless of whether the Navy is responsible for the discharge. Wherever such agreements
are reached, the Coast Guard will reimburse the Navy for Navy costs incurred in undertaking such
actions as per Section VIII of this Agreement, unless it is subsequently determined that the Navy
was responsible for discharge.
VIII. REIMBURSEMENT PROCEDURES AND POLICIES:
A. The Federal On-Scene Coordinator is responsible for insuring that proper cost
documentation records are maintained.
B. Navy and Coast Guard activities providing advice and assistance are responsible for
providing OSCs with supporting documentation for cost accounting.
C. Navy and Coast Guard activities providing assistance in support of the cleanup
operation as requested by an OSC are entitled to reimbursement for the following items:
(1) Travel, per diem, and overtime costs for personnel.
(2) Rental costs, as approved by the parent agency, for non expendable equipment
provided.
(3) Replacement costs for expendable materials provided and utilized.
(4) Replacement or repair costs for non expendable equipment which is damaged
while under the administrative control of the OSC.
(5) Transportation costs incurred in delivering items to and from the scene.
(6) Incremental operating and contract costs incurred as a result of providing
assistance to OSCs.
D. Normal salary costs of government employees in positions that are not normally
intended to provide services in support of response operations are reimbursable. Salaries of reserve
personnel called on active duty specifically to assist in a Federal response activity are reimbursable.
E. The fiscal agent for the U.S. Coast Guard will be the Comptroller of the cognizant
Coast Guard District.
F. The fiscal agent for the U.S. Navy under Section V.A. of this Agreement will be the
local activity Commanding Officer, and under V.B. will be the Commander, Naval Sea Systems
Command (NAVSEA-01), Washington, D.C. 20362.
G. Subject to the Coast Guard's ultimate collection responsibility for services and
operations provided by the Navy under this agreement, NAVSEA-01 or the local activity, depending
on the applicability of V.A. or V.B., shall be responsible for making collections from the Coast
Guard and shall make appropriate disbursements of transfer of funds within the respective Navy
organizations.
H. Paragraphs A through G above apply only to the reimbursement of costs to the
Navy in connection with FWPCA response actions. Paragraphs E and F apply to all
reimbursements covered by this Agreement. Normal accounting procedures (interagency transfers)
apply (1) to reimbursements not related to FWPCA response actions, and (2) to reimbursements to
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the Coast Guard for the use of their equipment and services in a FWPCA response action
conducted by the Navy.
IX. NOTIFICATION: The terms of this Agreement, amplified as necessary to provide detailed
guidance and procedures for reimbursement, will be promulgated to components of the Coast
Guard and the Navy.
Approved: J.P. Stewart 13 AUG 1980
Chief of Staff
Approved: W.J. Cowhill 15 SEP 1980
Vice Admiral, U.S. Navy
Deputy Chief of Naval
Operations (Logistics)
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES
GEOLOGICALSURVEY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AND
THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD OF THE DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION
CONCERNING REGULATIONS OF ACTIVITIES AND FACILITIES ON THE OUTER
CONTINENTAL SHELF OF THE UNITED STATES
I. PURPOSE:
The purpose of this Memorandum of Understanding is to promote the safety of activities
and facilities on the Outer Continental Shelf of the United States (OCS) associated with
the exploration, development, and production of mineral resources, to avoid duplication of
effort, and to promote consistent, coordinated and less burdensome regulation of these
facilities.
II. DEFINITIONS:
For purposes of this Memorandum of Understanding, the following definitions apply:
ACT - The Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act of 1953 (43 USC 1331 et. seq.), as amended
by the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act Amendments of 1978 (Pub. L. 95-372)
DEEPWATER PORT - A facility licensed by the Secretary of Transportation under the
Deepwater Port Act of 1974.
VESSEL - Every description of watercraft or other artificial contrivance used, or capable of
being used, as a means of transportation on the water. This term does not include
atmospheric or pressure vessels used for the containment of fluids or gases.
OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF - The submerged lands which are subject to the Act.
OCS ACTIVITY - Any offshore activity associated with exploration for, development of, or
production of mineral resources of the OCS.
OCS FACILITY - Any artificial island, platform, installation; or other device, permanently
or temporarily attached to the seabed or subsoil of the OCS, and used for any OCS activity.
This term does not include a deepwater port or vessel engaged in transportation, but does
include a:
1. FIXED OCS FACILITY - Any fixed, bottom-founded facility permanently
attached to the seabed or subsoil of the OCS, including platforms, guyed
towers, articulated columns, gravity platforms and other structures;
2. FLOATING OCS FACILITY - Any buoyant facility securely and substantially
moored to the seabed or subsoil of the OCS, including tension leg platforms,
permanently moored semi-submersibles, ship-barge shape hulls, or other
buoyant structures. This term does not include mobile offshore drilling units;
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3. MOBILE OFFSHORE DRILLING UNIT (MODU) - Any vessel capable of
engaging in drilling operations for the exploration of mineral resources of the
OCS. This term includes mobile offshore drilling units engaged in OCS
activities that are U. S., foreign, or not documented under the laws of any nation;
4. CS TERMINAL - Any fixed or floating facility which is used or intended for
use primarily as a port or terminal for transferring produced oil, gas, or other
OCS mineral resources to or from a vessel;
5. MOBILE WELL SERVICING UNIT (MWSU) - Any vessel other than a
MODU which engages in well servicing operations on the OCS.
ID AGENCY AUTHORITIES ON THE OCS:
A. General
1. The Department of the Interior is responsible for management of mineral leasing
on the OCS of the United States, including coordinating Federal Activities
related to this program. Within the Department of the Interior, the U. S.
Geological Survey regulates all mineral exploration, drilling, and production
activities on leased or leasable land.
2. The United States Coast Guard of the Department of Transportation regulates to
promote the safety of life and property on OCS facilities and vessels engaged in
OCS activities, and the safety of navigation.
B. Statutory Authorities of the Geological Survey on the OCS Include:
1. Providing for the prevention of waste and the conservation of the natural
resources of the OCS, and the protection of correlative rights.
2. Requiring suspension or temporary prohibition of any operation of any
operation or activity on a lease if there is a threat of serious or irreparable harm
or damage to life, to property, to mineral deposit or to the marine, coastal, or
human environment.
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3. Reviewing allegations of violations of safety regulations issued under the Act.
4. Reviewing and approving exploration plans, development and production plans,
and applications for permits to drill necessary for prompt and efficient
exploration, development, and production of a lease area.
5. Reviewing and approving applications for remedial work on completed wells.
6. Approving rights of use and easement.
7. Inspecting drilling and production operations to ensure compliance with
applicable lease terms and Geological Survey regulations and orders.
8. Ensuring compliance with the national ambient air quality standards pursuant to
the Clean Air Act (42 USC 7401 et. seq.) to the extent that activities authorized
under the Act significantly affect the air quality of any State.
9. Exercising the Secretary of the Interior's responsibilities for the assessment,
compromise, and collection of civil penalties under Section 24(b) of the Act.
C Statutory Authorities of the Coast Guard on the OCS Include:
1. Promoting the safety of life and property on OCS facilities and adjacent waters.
2. Requiring hazardous working conditions related to activities on the OCS be
minimized.
3. Reviewing allegations of violations of occupational safety and health regulations
under the Act.
4. Administering applicable vessel navigation, safety and inspection laws contained
in Titles 46 and 33 of the United States Code.
5. Inspecting OCS facilities and vessels engaged in OCS activities to ensure
compliane with applicable Coast Guard Requirements.
D. Similar Statutory Authorities Involving Both Agencies Include:
1. Establishing minimum requirements or standards of design, construction,
alteration, and repair for vessels, rigs, platforms, or other vehicles or structures
engaged in OCS activities.
2. Performing scheduled and unannounced inspections of OCS facilities to assure
compliance with regulations promulgated pursuant to the Act.
3. Enforcing regulations promulgated pursuant to the Act, including authority to
utilize by agreement the services of other Federal agencies.
4. Investigating and making public reports on deaths, serious injuries, fires, and oil
spillage occurring as a result of OCS operations.
5. R Requiring the use of the best available and safest technologies on OCS drilling
and production operations as set forth in Sections 21(b) of the Act.
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RESPONSIBILITIES:
To accomplish the purposes of this memorandum both agencies agree to observe the
following guidelines with respect to overseeing OCS facility design and
construction systems and equipment and operations.
A. Facility Design and Construction Requirements, Including Plan Approval
1. The Geological Survey exercises technical review and approval responsibility for
design, fabrication of all floating OCS facilities by the Coast Guard, the
Geological Survey will have final approval responsibility for the installation of
such facilities. The Geological Survey will coordinate technical and plan review
as necessary with the Coast Guard to ensure that any applicable Coast Guard
requirements affecting design or construction are complied with.
The Geological Survey verifies the following for all OCS facilities:
a. Site-specific considerations, such as oceanographic, meteorological, geological and
geophysical conditions including bottom conditions and the capability of the
seabed to support or hold the position of the facility to be installed and operated.
The Geological Survey establishes requirements and verifies the following:
b. Structural integrity involving design, fabrication, and installation;
c. General arrangement of drilling production and well control systems and equipment;
d. Modification and repair related to structural integrity.
2. The Coast Guard exercises technical review and approval responsibility for
design and construct of all floating OCS facilities, and all vessels engaged in
OCS activities, including MODUs and MWSUs. The Coast Guard will
coordinate technical and plan review as necessary with the Geological Survey to
ensure that any applicable Geological Survey requirements affecting design or
construction are complied with.
The Coast Guard establishes requirements for the following on all OCS facilities:
a. Structural fire protection, including specifying fire endurance capabilities of
bulkheads, decks, and escape routes, testing and classification of materials, and
requirements for ventilation systems;
b. Access, landings, and emergency escape routes.
The Coast Guard extablishes requirements for the following on floating OCS facilities
and vessels engaged in OCS activities;
c. Design, loading, fabrication and construction requirements;
d. Stability and buoyancy;
e. Modifiaction and repair requirements related to structural integrity;
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f. General arrangement;
B. Systems and Equipment
Systems approved by one agency which are interconnected to systems approved by the
other agency must be acceptable to both agencies.
1. The Geological Survey establishes requirements and verifies compliance with
those requirements for systems and equipment for drilling, production, well
control, and workover on all OCS facilities. Systems and equipment for which
the Geological Survey establishes requirements as necessary, on all OCS
facilities include:
a. Blowout preventer and other well control equipment;
b. Surface production safety systems;
c. Emergency Shutdown System (ESD), including associated gas and fire
detection systems;
d. Subsurface well-control equipment including safety valves;
e. Atmospheric pressure and fired vessels used for the processing of production;
f. Wellhead and flow-line equipment, including valves and sensors for wellheads,
flow line, and pipelines; g. Dehydration equipment and gas compressor units
used in production operation;
h. Hydrogen sulfide control equipment, including the hydrogen sulfide gas
detection system;
i. Production and production-associated piping systems, including incoming and
departing pipelines;
j. Pumps used to transfer liquids within the production process systems and into
pipelines;
k. Fire Loop System which is used for detection and to initiate platform shutdown;
1. Subsea completions;
m. Wellhead fire-prevention;
n. Gas detection systems for drilling production or gas transmission systems or
equipment;
o. Oil and gas sale and metering equipment for production from OCS leases;
p. Containment systems for overflow from equipment associated with drilling and
production.
Other systems and equipment for which the Geological Survey is responsible on fixed
facilities include:
q. Electrical system design and equipment, including designation of classified
locations;
r. Pressure vessels and piping associated-with drilling operations;
s. Engine exhaust insulation and spark arrestors.
2. The Coast Guard establishes systems and equipment requirments, as
appropriate, for propulsion machinery, auxiliary machinery and personnel safety
equipment on all OCS facilities.
The Coast Guard also establishes requirements for equipment on all OCS facilities to
mitigate occupational safety or health hazards, or ensure the seaworthiness of a
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MODU, MWSU, floating OCS facility, or vessel. However, the Coast Guard
will not establish requirements for drilling production or work over equipment
that would duplicate or conflict with Geological Survey requirements. Nor will
the Coast Guard establish requirements for safety factors, shutdown or relief
valves for pressure vessels or piping in systems for which Geological Survey
has design approval. Systems and equipment for which the Coast Guard
establishes requirements, as necessary, on all OCS facilities include:
a. Lifesaving systems and equipment;
b. Fire detection control and extinguishing systems and equipment not covered
under IV.B.l(c) and (k) of this Memorandum;
c. General alarms;
d. Cranes, booms or other material handling equipment, including industrial trucks;
e. Personnel proteciton equipment, excluding equipment for protection from
hydrogen sulfide;
f. Communications;
g. Helicopter fueling facilities;
h. Helicopter deck installations;
i. Navigation lights, obstruction lights, and sound signals;
j. Boilers, pressure vessels, and piping not covered under IV.B.l of this
Memoraundum;
k. Underwater working chambers designed for human occupancy and their support
systems;
1. Hotel services including fresh water flushing water, heating systems, etc.;
m. Permanent and portable quarters.
Other systems and equipment for which the Coast Guard establishes requirements, as
necessary on floating OCS facilities, MODUs, MWSUs and vessels include:
n. Electrical system design and equipment, including designation of classified
areas;
0. Mooring systems;
Other systems and equipment for which the Coast Guard establishes requirements as
necessary on OCS terminals include:
p. Oil transfer, gas inerting and vapor recovery systems.
C. Operations
1. The Geological Survey administers procedures, including training, drills,
inspections, and emergency procedures on all OCS facilities with respect to:
a. Drilling, workover and production operations, including well control.
b. Pollution prevention, except for transfers to or from a vessel (as vessel is defined
in section II of this Memorandum);
c. Safe welding, burning and tapping procedures;
d. Control of hydrogen sulfide;
e. Pipeline operations associated with an OCS facility;
f. Wellhead and platform removal;
g. Underwater and above water structural inspection and repair;
2. The Coast Guard administers requirements, including those for training drills,
inspections and emergency procedures on all OCS facilities for:
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a. Fircfighting;
b. Emergency egress from a facility including use of lifesaving and other general
emergency equipment;
c. Handling, transfer and stowage of explosives, radioactive, flammable (other than
produced hydorcarbons) and other hazardous materials;
d. Transfer of petroleum and other products from or to a vessel (as vessels is
defined in section II of this Memorandum);
e. Transfer of materials and personnel on or off the facility by crane or other
means;
f. Vehicle and vessel operations;
g. Helicopter operations on OCS facilities;
h. Occupational safety and health of personnel;
i. Diving operations;
j. Underwater and above water structural inspection and repair;
k Stability considerations.
V. INSPECTIONS
A. Each agency will conduct scheduled and unannounced inspections, as necessary
to ensure compliance with its own requirements. Both agencies will coordinate
inspections to minimize disruption of operations. If, in the course of a routine
inspection, deficiencies falling within the responsibility of the other agency are
apparent, the deficiencies will be reported to the other agency for action. This is
not intended, however, to prevent any inspector from either agency from taking
such action as is considered necessary to prevent serious or irreparable harm to
persons, property or the environment on the OCS. Such action, however, will be
subsequently reported to the other agency.
B. The Geological Survey administers procedures for requiring shut-down of
drilling and production operations and may initiate such procedures upon
request by the Coast Guard.
C. The Coast Guard issues certificates indicating compliance with Coast Guard
requirements for all OCS facilities and vessels engaged in OCS activities,
including MODUs and MWSUs.
VI. INVESTIGATIONS
A. Responsibility
Investigation and public report by the Geological Survey or the Coast Guard are
required for fires, oil pollution, deaths and injuries associated with OCS
activities, In addition, the agencies investigate certain other incidents relating to
other regulatory responsibilities, e.g. loss of well control, sinking, capsizing, or
major damage to a vessel or facility. To avoid duplicative efforts and simplify
administration, the primary agency regulating a particular facility, system, or
operation will be responsible for leading the investigation and reporting on
incidents involving that facility, system or operation. Where only one agency
has an investigative interest in an incident, that agency will investigate and report.
Where both agencies have investigative interest in an incident, one agency will
assume lead responsibility with supporting participation by the other agency.
Assumption of lead agency responsibility, the extent of supporting coordination
will be determined by the circumstances of the particular incident. Normally, all
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investigations which involve both agencies will be coordinated by applying the
following guidelines in numerical order to determine lead agency.
B. Guidelines
1. Collisions - The Coast Guard will normally be the lead agency.
2. Fires and Explosions - The Geological Survey will normally be the lead
agency for incidents of fires or explosion involving drilling or production
operations. Coast Guard participation will be requested in all investigations
of fires or explosions that involve death or injuries or vessels equipment, or
operations for which the Coast Guard is responsible under paragraphs
IV.B.2 or C.2 of this Memorandum.
3. Deaths and Injuries - The Coast Guard will normally be the lead agency for
all incidents involving death or injuries. Geological Survey participation will
be requested in investigations of all deaths and injuries associated with oil or
gas drilling or production operations or equipment, including hydrogen
sulfide exposure.
4. Pollution - The Geological Survey will normally by the lead agency for
incidents involving pollution from all OCS facilities. Coast Guard
participation will be requested in all investigations of pollution.
5. Facilities, Material and Equipment
a. The Coast Guard will normally be the lead agency for incidents
involving damage to MODUs, MWSUs or other vessels, or floating
OCS facilities, and failure of or damage to propulsion, auxiliary, or
emergency systems and equipment covered under IV.B.2 of this
Memorandum.
b. The Geological Survey will normally be the lead agency for all other
incidents involving failure of or damage to fixed OCS facilities.
C. Conduct of Investigations
1. The lead agency responsible for an investigation under these guidelines will conduct,
review, approve and release
the investigation report in accordance with the normal procedures of that agency. Comments by the
supporting agency will be included in the investigation report.
2. If both agencies participate in an investigation, the lead agency will forward an information copy
of the final report to the supporting agency.
3. Reports prepared by a single agency need not be routinely forwarded to the other
agency, but will be available upon request,
vn. OIL SPILL CONTINGENCY PLAN
Exploration Plans or Development and Production Plans are submitted to the Geological
Survey for review and the Geological Survey for review and approval. The Coast Guard will
provide a technical review of that portion of the Plan which addresses the adequacy of the oil spill
contingency plan, including the adequacy of oil spill response, clc
anup equipment, and procedures. The criteria by which to judge the adequacy of a plan will be
jointly agreed upon by the Geological Survey and the Coast Guard.
Vin. EXCHANGE OF SERVICES AND PERSONNEL
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To the extent its own operations permit, each agency will provide the other agency with such
assistance, technical advice and support, including transportation, as may be requested. Such
exchange of services and use of personnel shall be on a nonreimbursable basis.
IX. COOPERATION IN STANDARDS AND REGULATION DEVELOPMENT
A. Both agencies will exchange data and study results, participate in research and
development projects of mutual interest, and exchange early drafts of rulemaking notices.
B. Both agencies will review current standards, regulations and orders and will propose
revisions to them as necessary in keeping with the provisions of this Memorandum of
Understanding.
C. Both agencies will review reporting and data collection requirements imposed on
operators of OCS facilities and, wherever feasible, will eliminate or minimize duplicate reporting
and data collection.
X. IMPLEMENTATION
A. Each agency will review its internal procedures and where appropriate, will revise them
to accommodate the provisions of this Memorandum of Understanding. Each agency will also
designate one senior official who will be responsible for implementation of the provisions of this
Memorandum of Understanding.
B. On the effective date of this Agreement, the Coast Guard/ Geological Survey
Memorandum of Understanding for mobile offshore drilling units, dated April 11, 1977, is
cancelled.
XI. SAVINGS PROVISION
Nothing in this Memorandum of Understanding shall be deemed to alter, amend, or affect in
any way the statutory authority of the Geological Survey or the Coast Guard.
XII. EFFECTIVE DATE
This Memorandum of Understanding is effective upon signature. It may be amended at any
time by mutual written agreement of both agencies and may be terminated by either agency upon 30
days written notice.
Signed at Washington, D. C., this 18th day of December 1980.
J. B. HAYES
COMMANDANT, U. S. COAST GUARD DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION
H. WILLIAM MENARD DIRECTOR, U. S. GEOLOGICAL
SURVEY
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
PLANNING GUIDELINES
a. Risk Analysis: The contingency plan should contain an analysis which indicates the number and
size of spills that could occur during OCS mineral exploration, development, and production
operations. The spill trajectory analysis should indicate where an oil spill is likely to flow under the
various expected sets of local, seasonal meteorologi
cal and oceanographic conditions. Impact areas should be identified and strategies should be fully
developed for the protection of potentially vulnerable areas and resources. The depth of detail is
flexible but should be sufficient to assure the OSC that adequate contingency planning has been
done.
b. Recovery Equipment: The type of recovery equipment and its method of deployment rests
entirely with the operator. However, subject to the prevalent conditions identified in the risk
analysis, the equipment should be "state-of-the-art". Based on previous R&D studies,
observations; and experiences, currently available "state-of-the-art" equip
ment is capable of operating in 8-10 foot seas and 20 knot winds with deployment accomplished in
the 5-6 foot range. However, the OSC should be aware that mechanical equipment cannot be
expected to perform at optimum efficiencies in all environmental situations. Local conditions such
as high energy sea states with short wave lengths, or severe i
cing, may not allow all of the above operational criteria to be met.
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c. Equipment Availability: The quantity and capability of the equipment to be made available
should be related to the risk analysis. For planning purposes, open water recovery devices typically
have a recovery capacity of at least 1000 barrels/day. A recovery rate of 1000 barrels/day should
therefore be considered appropriate unless the risk a
nalysis suggests a higher spill rate is likely. This recovery rate may be attained from one device or
an array of devices which would be utilized in concert with each other. The contingency plan
should also indicate how additional equipment will be made available for extraordinary spills, that is,
spills that exceed the recovery capacity of the
readily available equipment.
d. Response Time: If local conditions or geography permit, the target for initiating recovery
operations with pre-staged equipment (i.e.; the response time) should be six to twelve hours from
the time of the spill dependent upon the location and general operating characteristics of the drilling
or production activity. Whatever amount of equipme
nt is required to be available for responding to spills should be fully deployed and in operation
within the specified response time, weather permitting. The location of staged equipment will be left
to the operator. For extraordinary spills, the operator should be expected to obtain additional
equipment within 48 hours.
e. Drills: Response exercises for deploying equipment in open water shall occur at least annually to
test the equipment and the contingency plan. This exercise should be held under realistic
environmental conditions in which deployment and operation can be accomplished without
endangering the safety of personnel. In addition, at least one hands
-on drill should be conducted annually as part of a training program and may include full
deployment conducted in protected waters. Exercises that test the alerting/initial response
mechanism and command, control, and communications should be held as frequently as necessary
to demonstrate effectiveness to the OSC.
f. Support Vessels: Vessels or vessel types to be used in deploying and operating the response
equipment should be identified in the contingency plan. The vessels should be available within the
same response time parameters as used for response equipment. The crews of all candidate support
vessels should be familiar with equipment deployment a
nd operating techniques; or a system should be developed to supply trained crews/supervisors to
the support vessels within the specified response time.
g. Dispersant Equipment: In addition to oil recovery equipment, dispersant equipment should be
included in the contingency plan. Equipment capable of applying dispersants should be maintained
at appropriate staging points as well as adequate stockpiles of dispersants if they are not readily
available from local distributors. The types and toxi
cities of dispersants proposed for use should be identified in the contingency plan. The quantity
and types of dispersants presited should be related to the risk analysis, taking into account
dispersant toxicity, oil composition and water temperature. The above should not be interpreted as
predilection on the part of government for the use of di
spersants, but a recognition that of spills may occur when, due to environmental conditions or lack
of adequate support resources, mechanical recovery is not possible. The decision to use dispersants
would of course be made using the criteria and procedures set forth in the National Oil and
Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan. A resp
onse target of twenty-four hours from the time the spill occurs is appropriate, unless pre-approved
contingency plans or a streamlined RRT authorization procedures for the use of dispersants are in
effect. In this event, the response time may be lessened.
Addresses and phone numbers of Minerals Management Service (MMS) Contact Points:
CCGD 1 District Supervisor, North Atlantic District
Minerals Management Service
Mary Dunn Road
Barbstable Municipal Airport/East Ramp
Hyannis, MA 02601
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Annex L - Communications
L.1 Response Personnel Communications
The primary goal of the communication system is to provide a link between Federal, State,
and local agencies and commercial entities during a response to an oil spill or hazardous
substance release.
L. 1.1 RRT Communications
The primary means of communication among RRT members will be by
telephone and electronic mail. An alternative medium will be by TELEX , for
those who have the capability. Another alternative is via the U.S. Postal Service.
L.1.2 Coastal Zone Radio Communications
Within the Coastal Zone, channel 81 (157.075 MHz) has been designated as
the port operations frequency for use by mobile stations for communications
required to coordinate marine environmental protection/oil discharge removal
operations. Channel 81 will be used for interface communications among
government agencies and non-government entities, such as clean-up contractors
and local multi-agency contingency plans. Additional communications
information, including alternate frequencies and procedures, is found in the local
plans.
L.1.3 Coast Guard Radio Communications
Pacific area long range radio communications are handled primarily by USCG
communications stations at Honolulu, Guam, Kodiak and San Francisco.
Primary methods of communications include radio teletype, radio telegraph and
radio telephone. Other USCG radio stations are available to handle medium and
short range communications within their respective areas of coverage. Coast
Guard communications systems will be the primary system utilized by the
FOSC and RRC.
L. 1.4 Transportable Communications Center (TCC)
A Transportable Communications Center (TCC) is a self-contained, self-
supporting air and surface portable communications center. The Commander,
U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Area, controls deployment of assigned TCCs
(AN/TRC 168) within the Pacific Area. TCCs are equipped with two vehicles
and staged at Coast Guard Air Station San Sacramento. At least one TCC is on
6 hour standby for deployment when directed. Requests for use of a TCC will
be to the Commander, Pacific Area.
L. 1.5 Disaster Warnings
If the properties of the hazardous substance spilled pose an immediate threat to
human life and property through toxic gases, explosive or flammable hazard,
dissemination of peacetime disaster warnings will be made to local governments
of the threatened areas with the utmost speed. The FOSC will make every
reasonable attempt to accomplish direct communication with appropriate
authorities.
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The FOSC of a coastal area will forward all information available on the
situation to the appropriate RRC. The RRC will forward the information to
Coast Guard radio facilities or the Marine Exchange for further broadcast.
Federal military facilities will be included in FOSC and RRC warnings. Local
Contingency Plans shall include appropriate telephone numbers to accomplish
the warning dissemination.
L.2. Public Information and Community Relations
L.2.1 General Policy
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 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 the maximum disclosure of
information.
L.2.2 RRT Activated
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 PIO Director may be a State employee, a USEPA employee, or a
member of the USCG Public Information Assist Team (PIAT). 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 PIO 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:
Coordinate all public information activities for the FOSC and, upon
request, for other official visitors;
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;
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;
Assure that the news releases accurately describe each agency's
contribution to the response effort; and
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.
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L.2.3 RRT Not Activated
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 until a Regional
News Office and/or a field office is established.
In the case of spills in an area of Coast Guard responsibility, Coast Guard
District Public Affairs Offices are designated Regional News Offices (RNO).
The district PIO will coordinate activities and act as the director of the RNO. In
the case of spills in an area of USEPA responsibility, a central information
office will be established at the Regional Response Center, located at the
USEPA Region IX office, 75 Hawthorne Street, San Francisco, CA 94105. In
addition, there may be a field office located at or near the actual scene of the
spill. The location and circumstances of the spill will dictate whether the bulk of
public information activities will take place from the RNO or from the field
office via the FOSC.
Following are RNO procedures.
The RNO will maintain close liaison with the FOSC. The RNO will
ensure that news is released in a timely manner as the situation
develops (roughly parallel to OSC POLREP preparation), and in
accordance with the NCP.
The RNO Director will coordinate releases with the National News
Director, and maintain appropriate liaison with industry and public
relations personnel from other concerned organizations. All
participating agencies are encouraged and requested to provide input to
the news releases to enable a coordinated release of properly credited
information.
To avoid releasing opinion, incomplete or inaccurate information, on-
sccnc personnel will be directed to advise the Press that all inquiries
should be made to the FOSC, the RNO,. or to the spiller's
representative. Comments to the Press at the scene will be made by the
FOSC or the RNO Director.
Information from government agencies concerning response to a spill
should be released through the RNO. Information from the spiller's
representative should be coordinated through the RNO.
All requests for press conferences, whether initiated by the news
media, the FOSC, or the RRT will be coordinated by the RNO.
At times it will be necessary for the RNO and/or field office to operate
in shifts or watches. The RNO will organize these watches and will
designate a person to be in charge of each such public information
watch.
Procedures for Prominent Individuals
The RNO will make all arrangements to accommodate VIP's, including
overflights, briefings, media notifications, and press briefings. These
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arrangements will be coordinated with the FOSC. If operational
commitments of the FOSC preclude use of on-scene personnel, the
RNO will request additional personnel from the RRT. All
participating agencies are expected and encouraged to provide
sufficient notice of VIP itineraries to the RNO via the RRC.
L.2.4 Public Information Assist Team
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.
L.2.5 Community Relations Plans
A Community Relations Plan must be developed for all response actions
extending over 45 days. Such plans must specify the communications activities
which will be undertaken during the response. To the extent possible, the RRT
should be involved in the development and implementation of all Community
Relations Plan.
For actions which cause prompt, short-term responses, a formal Community
Relations Plan is not required if plan development would delay an action to abate
an immediate and significant threat to public health or the environment
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Annex M - Wildlife Rehabilitation
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, Oceania.
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 arc 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."
In accordance with this legislation, the USCG has developed "Wildlife Recovery" sections in their
ACPs which should be referenced if wildlife rehabilitation is necessary (see Tab 1 of this section).
For the Hawaiian Islands, the Territory of American Samoa, Johnson Atoll, Wake Island, Midway
Island, Howland Island, Baker Island,Jarvis Island, Palmyra Island, Kingman Reef, and all other
territories of the United States in the Pacific Ocean the USCG COTP (the FOSC) of Honolulu will
direct wildlife rehabilitation. For Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands, and
Palau, the USCG COTP of Guam will direct will direct wildlife rehabilitation.
The Oceania region is in USFWS Region 1. The Region 1 USFWS administering office is located
and can be reached at:
United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Region 1 - Pacific Region
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
911 NE 11th Avenue
Portland, OR 97232-4841
Marvin Plenert, Regional Director (503) 231-6118
Bill Martin, Deputy Regional Director FAX (503) 231-6259
One USFWS permitted migratory bird rehabilitation exists in the region at:
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
P.O. Box 52
Island of Hawaii, 96718-0052
There are presently only two facilities available for the treatment and rehabilitation of oiled birds
and marine mammals in the State of Hawaii. They arc as follows:
1. Sea Life Park
Contact: Mrs. Marlee Breeze
Office: (808) 259-7933
2. Honolulu Zoo
Contact: Mr. Peter Luscomb
Office: (808)971-7184
There are no facilities identified on the outer Hawaiian islands and there are no agreements with any
Territorial or Commonwealth agencies. Plans are to develop cooperative agreements with the
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Hawaiian Division for Forestry and Wildlife, Department of Land and Natural Resources and other
State and local agencies to identify and train personnel and establish treatment facilities in each
county of Hawaii. Trained and untrained volunteers are available through the Hawaii Audubon
society, Hawaii Sierra Club and The Wildlife Society (Hawaii Chapter).
For an emergency contact and notification list for American Samoa, please see Tab B to this Annex
(USCG pp. E-VIII-D-1).
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