9200.5-135
EPA 540/R-94/029
PB94-963260
AREA CONTINGENCY PLAN
FOR OIL DISCHARGES
AND HAZARDOUS
SUBSTANCE RELEASES
INLAND ZONE OF NEW YORK STATE
NEW YORK
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FROM OTHER SOURCE
BEST COPY AVAILABLE
U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
REGION II
NEW YORK STATE AREA COMMITTEE
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AREA CONTINGENCY PLAN
FOR OIL DISCHARGES
AND HAZARDOUS
SUBSTANCES RELEASES
INLAND ZONE OF NEW YORK
NEW YORK STATE
AREA COMMITTEE
REGION II
DECEMBER, 1993
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AREA CONTINGENCY PLAN
VOLUME I
TABLE OF CONTENTS
VOLUME I
1. INTRODUCTION
1. Purpose and Objective.
2. Authority and Applicability.
S. Scope.
4. Abbreviations.
5. Definitions.
2. RESPONSIBILITY AND ORGANIZATION FOR RESPONSE
1. Duties of President Delegated to Federal Agencies.
2. General Organization Concepts.
3. National Response Team.
4. Regional Response Team.
5. Area Committee.
6. General Responsibilities of Response Organizations
a. Federal On-Scene Coordinators:
7. Notification and Communications.
8. Determinations to Initiate Response and Special Conditions.
9. Response Operations.
a. Federal
b. State
c. local
10. Multi-Area Regional Responses.
11. Special Teams and Other Assistance Available to OSCs.
a. National Strike Force
b. Scientific Support Coordinator (SSC)
c. Radiological Assistance Team
d. Public Information Assistance Team
e. Other Support Agencies
12. Worker Health and Safety.
13. Public Information and Community Relations.
14. Documentation and Cost Recovery.
15. OSC Reports.
16. Federal Agency Participation.
17. State and Local Participation in Response.
38. Non-governmental Participation.
3. PLANNING AND PREPAREDNESS
2. Planning and Coordination Structure.
2. Federal contingency plans.
3. Title III local emergency response plans.
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4. OPERATIONAL RESPONSE PHASES FOR OIL REMOVAL
1. Response.
2. Fish and Wildlife and Sensitive Environments Plan.
S. Funding.
5. HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE RESPONSE
1. General.
2. Response.
6. State Involvement in Removal Actions.
7. TRUSTEES FOR NATURAL RESOURCES
Federal Trustees
8. PARTICIPATION BY OTHER PERSONS
9. ADMINISTRATIVE RECORD FOR SELECTION OF RESPONSE ACTION
10. CHEMICAL COUNTER-MEASURES
11. FEDERAL FACILITIES
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VOLUME II
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction: Designation of Area Committees, Sub-regional Areas, Area On-Scene Coordinators
Section 1: Removal of a Worst Case Discharge
Section 2: The Geographic Area covered by the Plan, including areas of special economic
or environmental importance
Section 3: Roles and Responsibilities
Section 4: Equipment
Section 5: Chemical Countermeasures
Section 6: Integration with other Contingency Plans and Response Plans
Section 7: Other Information required by the President
Section 8: Updates to the Area Plan
Section 9: Area Drills
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AREA CONTINGENCY PLAN
VOLUME I
INTRODUCTION
1. Purpose and Objective.
The purpose of this Area Contingency Plan is to provide an action plan to respond to a
release and to promote timely and effective coordination among the entire spill community,
including Federal, State, tribal, local, and private entities in response to a discharge or
substantia] threat of discharge.
2. Authority and Applicability.
This ACP is required by Title IV, section 4202 of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA),
which amends Subsection (j) of Section 311 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act
(FWPCA) (33 U.S.C. 1321 (j)) as amended by the Clean Water Act (CWA) of 1977 (33 U.S.C.
1251 et seq).
This ACP is written in conjunction with the National Oil and Hazardous Substances
Pollution Contingency Plan (NCP) (40 CFR 300) and Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA, 42 U.S.C. 9601), as amended by the
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA).
The National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan (NCP) has
been developed in compliance with Section 105 of the Comprehensive Environmental
Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), 42 U.S.C 9605, and by Section 311(c)(2)
of the Clean Water Act (CWA), as amended, 33 U.S.G. 1321 (c)(2). In Executive Order 12316
(•46FR42237) the President delegated to the Environmental Protection Agency the authority
and responsibility to prepare, publish, revise, and amend the plan in coordination with the
National Response Team, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and the Nuclear
Regulatory' Commission.
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) is the
designated lead state agency for emergencies resulting in contamination of surface or
groundwaters from spills or releases of hazardous ma^rials and petroleum, and to ensure
clean up and disposal of spilled hazardous materials and petroleum. As the lead agency, NY
DEC ensures that the state response is coordinated with the local on-scene commander,
normally the senior law enforcement or fire officer in charge or a designee of the local chief
executive.
In the event that the Governor issues a State Disaster Emergency Declaration, the
State Emergency Management Office (SEMO) is responsible for advising appropriate federal
agencies of the emergency and establishing a State Regional Response Team (RRT) to ensure
the availability' of appropriate assistance within the affected area.
2. Scope.
The ACP applies to and is in effect for
(1) The inland waters of within New York State (as described in Appendix B of
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the NY/NJ Regional Contingency Plan "Joint Boundary Agreements").
Although precise boundries are described in the RCP, the following is a
general description of the inland waters within New York.
The 'inland zone' of New York State includes all waters with the exception of:
(a) the U.S. waters of Lake Erie, Lake Ontario and the St Lawrence
Seaway, from the Ohio/Pennsylvania border to Massena, NY (only
waters of New York State are part of Region II). This is under the
federal response jurisdiction of the USCG 9th District, COTP Buffalo
(b) the New York Harbor area, extending up the Hudson River to the
Troy locks, and down the New Jersey coast to the south bank of the
Toms River. This is under the federal response jurisdiction of USCG
1st District, COTP New York.
(c) Long Island Sound, and the south shore of Long Island. This is under
the federal response jurisdiction of USCG 1st District, COTP Long
Island Sound.
Major waters within the borders of New York State which are within the
"inland zone" include the New York State Barge Canal (east of Lockport, NY),
the Mohawk River, the Hudson River upstream of the Troy locks, Lake
Champlain, Lake George, the Finger Lakes, and the Susquehanna, Allegheny,
and the Delaware Rivers, inclusive of the associated drainage basins.
(2) releases into the environment of hazardous substances, and pollutants or
contaminants which may present an imminent and substantia] danger to
public health or welfare in the Areas defined in each chapter of Volume II,
Section 1 ("Geographic Description") of this ACP.
This ACP expands upon the requirements set forth in the NCP, augments
coordination with State and local authorities, and integrates existing State, local, and private
sector plans for the Area.
4. Abbreviations.
See Appendix "A"
5. Definitions.
See Appendix "B"
RESPONSIBILITY AND ORGANIZATION FOR RESPONSE
1. Duties of President Deleeated to Federal Agencies.
In Executive Order 12777, the President delegated certain functions and
responsibilities vested in him by the OPA to the Administrator of EPA for the inland zone and
the Commandant of the USCG through the Secretary of Transportation for the coastal zone.
These functions and responsibilities include designating Areas, appointing Area Committee
members, determining the information to be included in ACPs, and reviewing and approving
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ACPs. For the coastal zones and inland zones, respectively, the USCG and EPA shall assign a
Federal OSC to each Area to cany out these functions and responsibilities.
2. General Organization Concents.
The Area Committees, in conjunction with the National Response Team (NRT) and
the Regional Response Teams (RRTs), serve a spill planning and preparedness role within the
National Response System. Each Area Committee shall be comprised of Federal, State and
local agency personnel. Under the direction of the Federal OSC, each Area Committee for its
assigned Area shall:
(a) Prepare and submit for approval an ACP;
(b) Work with State and local officials to integrate contingency planning and
response efforts; and
(c) Work with State and local officials to expedite decisions for the use of
dispersants and other mitigating substances and devices.
3. National Response Team.
National planning and coordination is accomplished through the NRT. The NRT
consists of representatives from the USCG, EPA, FEMA, DOD, DOE, USDA, DOC, HHS, DOI,
DOJ, DOL, DOT, DOS, GSA, and Nuclear Regulatory Commission. For details, see the NCP
at 40 CFR 300.175(b).
4. Regional Response Team.
Regional planning and coordination of preparedness and response actions is
accomplished through the RRT. The RRT agency membership parallels that of the NRT but
also includes State and local representation.
5. Area Committee.
Area planning and coordination of preparedness and response actions is accomplished
through the Area Committee. The Area Committee membership includes Federal, State, and
local representation. Members of the Area Committee are appointed by the Regional Administrator.
6. General Responsibilities of Response Organizations
a. Federal On-Scene Coordinators:
The NCP at 40 CFR part 300.120 describes the general responsibilities of OSCs. The
OSC directs response efforts and coordinates all other efforts on behalf of the federal
government at the scene of a discharge or release. OSCs are predesignated by the Regional or
district head of the lead agency. EPA and the USCG predesignate federal OSCs 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 Federal OSCs for the coastal zones, while EPA
designates Federal OSCs for the inland zones.
Under OPA, the Federal OSC has responsibilities related to the establishment of Area
Committees and the development of ACPs. The Federal OSC chairs the Area Committee and
provides general direction and guidance for the committee as it prepares the ACP.
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L State response coordinators
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is the lead agency in
response to oil pollution incidents in New York State. The NYSDEC Regional Oil Spill
Engineer will be the state OSC at oil spill sites. Upon arrival of the Federal predesignated
OSC, the State OSC becomes an advisor to and provides support as requested by the Federal
OSC. NY DEC personnel also provide expertise to the Federal OSC on the effects of a
pollutant on the environment, and evaluate the extent of cleanup necessary to restore the
environmental quality. NY DEC also provides New York State's member to the Region II
Regional Response Team.
£ Local response personnel
As the lead state agency, NYSDEC ensures that the state response is coordinated with
the local on-scene commander, normally the senior law enforcement or fire officer in charge or
a designee of the local chief executive.
In the event that the Governor issues a State Disaster Emergency Declaration, the
State Emergency Management Office (SEMO) is responsible for advising appropriate federal
agencies of the emergency and establishing a State Regional Response Team (RRT) to ensure
the availability of appropriate assistance within the affected area. The state RRT will be
organized geographically along SEMO regional boundaries. Each RRT will consist of the
SEMO Regional Director for the affected area, representatives from State agencies, a National
Guard Liaison officer, and a field representative of the American Red Cross.
The state RRT analyzes and assesses the impact of the event, provides technical
assistance to local officials as necessary, advises the Governor of the proper course of action for
State government The state RRT does not preempt the lead state agency's responsibilities,
nor interfere with normal state emergency operational or command post operations.
7. Notification and Communications.
The National Response Center (NRC) is the national communications center for
handling activities related to response actions. The NRC acts as the single point of contact for
all pollution incident reporting for the federal government Notice of an oil discharge or
release of a hazardous substance in an amount equal to or greater than the reportable quantity
must be made immediately in accordance with 33 CFR part 153, subpart B, and 40 CFR part
302, respectively. Notification shall be made to the NRC Duty Officer, HQ USCG, v
Washington, DC, telephone (800) 424-8802 or (202) 267-2675. All notices of discharges or
releases received at the NRC will be relayed immediately by telephone to the appropriate
predesignated Federal OSC.
New York state law also requires notification of oil and hazardous substance releases.
NYSDEC may be reached at 1(800) 457-7362 (in New York State) or (518) 457-7362 (out-of-
state).
8. Determinations to Initiate Response and Special Conditions.
OPA section 4201 states that the President shall, in accordance with the NCP and any
appropriate ACP, ensure effective and immediate removal of a discharge, and mitigation or
prevention of a substantial threat of a discharge of oil or hazardous substance. In cariying out
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this mandate, the President may direct or monitor all Federal, State, and private actions to
remove a discharge. The NCP at 40 CFR 300.130 states that EPA or the USCG is authorized
to act for the United States to take response measures deemed necessary to protect public
health or welfare or the environment from discharges of oil or releases of hazardous
substances, pollutants, or contaminants except with respect to such releases on or from vessels
or facilities under the jurisdiction, custody, or control of other Federal agencies. The assigned
Federal OSC may initiate a response. Upon approval by the Federal OSC, State or local
governments may initiate a (federal) government response. Initiation of a response by private
parties is addressed in Section Vm below.
9. Response Operations.
During any large-scale response efforts, including a Worst Case Discharge, multiple agency
response coordination is proposed to be organized among EPA Region II, State, and local
government organizations, and the responsible party. Appropriate on-scene officials of each
agency shall participate in the coordination of the decision-making process during the response.
The following roles and responsibilities are commonly shared objectives of the overall response
management
(1) Public Affairs - Coordination and distribution of all media releases, community fact sheets
and the scheduling of press conferences and public meetings related to the incident
(2) Federal/State Liaison - Coordinating with outside agencies, individuals, or groups involved
in the response.
(3) Health and Safety - Responsible for compliance with applicable safety1 laws and
regulations. Also responsible for assessing hazardous and unsafe situations and developing
measures for assuring personnel safety. May also include the coordination, preparation and
issuance of health advisories to the public.
(4) Response Log - Responsible for recording the chronology of events and documenting all
pertinent activities relating to the spill. All pertinent message traffic, correspondence, etc.
should be included in this documentation.
(5) Response Operation - Responsible for management of the tactical response to the
discharge, including containment and cleanup efforts.
(6) Planning - Responsible for the development of strategies for the containment and cleanup
of the discharge.
(7) Logistics - Responsible for ensuring that the necessary personnel and equipment are
obtained and delivered to conduct response operations.
(8) Finance - Responsible for the accounting management of Fund expenditures, including
documentation for claims and cost recovery.
(9) Enforcement - Issuing Field Notice of Federal Interest to potentially responsible parties,
coordinating criminal and civil enforcement activities.
The typical decision-making body will at a minimum include the OSC, State OSC, and
potentially responsible party1. It is imperative that all affected governmental officials participate
in this decision-making process. Past incident responses have included State Police, fire
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departments, local police departments, representatives of the Mayor or Town Administrator,
County officials, local health departments, emergency management officials, department of
public works, sewage treatment plant managers and school administrators.
In order to facilitate implementing this response coordination structure, especially among those
agencies which are not familiar with this command structure, response coordination meetings
should be held between response organizations. The frequency of these meetings will vaiy
with the complexity of the incident, but are typically held twice a day for major incidents. All
affected governmental agencies will be asked to participate in these meetings and issues will be
presented and resolved with concurrence by all involved. If concurrence cannot be reached,
the majority opinion will usually prevail, unless it is in violation with federal or state law,
regulation or guidance. If concurrence cannot be reached between the OSC and State OSC,
the issue will be raised to the Regional Response Team (RRT) by activating the RRT members
who represent the agencies responding and on-scene. RRT activation protocols are detailed in
Appendix C.
Fire fighting, evacuation, crowd and traffic control and other public safety issues are typically
not within the OSCs realm of responsibility or authority. These authorities will rest with state
and/or local officials and need to be effectively coordinated in order to minimize disruption to
appropriate officials executing their responsibilities.
In addition to joint coordination each governmental response agency will acknowledge internal
response coordination requirements and authorities conferred to it by regulation or law.
a. Federal
The OSC must coordinate with state and local officials in order to ensure an effective federal
response. EPA resources available to the OSC to support the federal response include the
Area OSC, RPB management and office staff Additional Agency resources outside of the RPB
which may support any of the nine responsibilities listed above include Regional Counsel,
External Programs, and Criminal Investigators, as well as other Federal Agencies, such as the
Atlantic Strike Team (USCG), National Pollution Funds Center (USCG), CDC-ATSDR, and
technical assistance and cleanup contractors.
The OSC, consistent with §§ 300.120 and 300.125 of th_> NCP, shall direct response efforts
and coordinate all other efforts at the scene of a discharge or release. As part of the planning
and preparation for response, the OSCs shall be predesignated by the Regional or district head
of the lead agency.
The first Federal official affiliated with an NRT member agency to arrive at the scene
of a discharge or release should coordinate activities under the ACP and is authorized to
initiate, in consultation with the OSC, any necessaiy actions normally carried out by the OSC
until the arrival of the predesignated OSC. This official may initiate Federal Fund-financed
actions only as authorized by the OSC or, if the OSC is unavailable, the authorized
representative of the lead agency.
The OSC 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
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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 OSC's efforts shall be coordinated with other appropriate Federal, State, local, and
private response agencies. OSCs 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 £ of the NCP that involve expenditures
of CWA section 311(k) or CERCLA funds unless an appropriate contract or cooperative
agreement has been established.
Where the OSC 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 OSC should consult with the DOI or DOC (NOAA).
b. State
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is the lead agency in
response to oil pollution incidents in New York State. The NYSDEC Regional Oil Spill
Engineer will be the state OSC at oil spill sites. Upon arrival of the Federal predesignated
OSC, the State OSC becomes an advisor to and provides support as requested by the Federal
OSC. NY DEC personnel also provide expertise to the Federal OSC on the effects of a
pollutant on the environment, and evaluate the extent of cleanup necessary to restore the
environmental quality. NY DEC also provides New York State's member to the Region II
Regional Response Team.
c. Local
As the lead state agency, NYSDEC ensures that the state response is coordinated with
the local on-scene commander, normally the senior law enforcement or fire officer in charge or
a designee of the local chief executive.
In the event that the Governor issues a State Disaster Emergency Declaration, the
State Emergency Management Office (SEMO) is responsible for advising appropriate federal
agencies of the emergency and establishing a State R< gional Response Team (RRT) to ensure
the availability of appropriate assistance within the affected area. The state RRT will be
organized geographically along SEMO regional boundaries. Each RRT will consist of the
SEMO Regional Director for the affected area, representatives from State agencies, a National
Guard Liaison officer, and a field representative of the American Red Cross.
The state RRT analyzes and assesses the impact of the event, provides technical
assistance to local officials as necessary, advises the Governor of the proper course of action for
State government. The state RRT does not preempt the lead state agency's responsibilities,
nor interfere with normal state emergency operational or command post operations.
10. Multi-Regional Responses.
(a) The RRT shall be activated when a discharge or release transects EPA regional or
USCG district boundaries. Activation will be by verbal contact with team members and
referenced in the POLREPS.
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(b) The NET should be activated by the KRT as soon as it becomes known that an
incident transects EPA regional or USCG district boundaries. NET activation should be
through contact with the EPA Chairman at the NEC (24-Hour Hotline (800) 424-8802). If
necessaiy, the NRT should serve to coordinate cleanup efforts, personnel, and equipment from
the affected regions.
(c) If a discharge or release moves from the area covered by one Federal local or Federal
regional plan into another area, the authority for removal or response actions should likewise
shift. The shift in authority will be coordinated by the Chairman of the BUT. The RRT co-
chairman for adjoining Regions I and ID are listed in Appendix D.
(d) There shall be only one OSC at any time during the course of a response operation.
Should a discharge or release affect two or more areas, the OSC shall be designated by joint
agreement of the EPA, USCG and if appropriate, DOD members. The RRT shall designate the
OSC if such agreement cannot be reached. The NRT shall designate the OSC if members of
one RRT or two adjacent RRTs are unable to agree on the designation.
RRT activation is detailed in Appendix C.
11. Special Teams and Other Assistance Available to OSCs.
a. National Strike Force
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.
b. Scientific Support Coordinator (SSC)
1. NOAA SSC
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 are provided by NOAA in
coastal and marine areas, and by EPA (ERT) in the inland zone. In the case of NOAA,
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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.
2. EPA • Environmental Response Team
The Environmental Response Team (ERT) is established by EPA in accordance
with its disaster and emergency responsibilities. The ERT has expertise in treatment
technology, biology, chemistry, hydrology, geology, and engineering.
The ERT can provide access to special decontamination equipment for
chemical releases and advice to the 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.
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.
c. Radiological Assistance Team
Radiological Assistance Teams (RATs) have been established by EPA's Office of
Radiation Programs (ORP) to provide response and support for incidents or sites containing
radiological hazards. Expertise is available in radiation monitoring, radionuclide 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 EPA Office of Radiation
Programs. Assistance is also available from the Department of Energy and other Federal
agencies.
d. Public Information Assistance Team
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.
e. Other Support Agencies
(1) USCG • National Pollution Funds Center
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.
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Department of Agriculture
a. The Department of Agriculture (USDA) has scientific and technics] capability
to measure, evaluate, and monitor, either on the ground or by use of aircraft,
situations where natural resources including soil, water, wildlife, and vegetation have
been impacted by fire, insects and diseases, floods, hazardous substances, and other
natural or man-caused emergencies. The USDA may be contacted through Forest
Service emergency staff officers who are the designated members of the RRT.
Agencies within USDA have relevant capabilities and expertise as follows:
(i) The Forest Service has responsibility for protection and management
of national forests and national grasslands. The Forest Service has personnel,
laboratory and field capability to measure, evaluate, monitor, and control as
needed, releases of pesticides and other hazardous substances on lands under
its jurisdiction.
(ii) The Agriculture Research Service (ARS) administers an applied
and developmental research program in animal and plant protection and
production; the use and improvement of soil, water, and air; the processing,
storage, and distribution of farm products; and human nutrition. The ARS has
the capabilities to provide regulation of, and evaluation and training for,
employees exposed to biological, chemical, radiological, and industrial hazards.
In emergency situations, the ARS can identify, control, and abate pollution in
the areas of air, soil, wastes, pesticides, radiation, and toxic substances for ARS
facilities.
(iii) The Soil Conservation Service (SCS) has personnel in nearly every
county in the nation who are knowledgeable in soil, agronomy, engineering,
and biology. These personnel can help to predict the effects of pollutants on
soil and their movements over and through soils. Technical specialists can
assist in identifying potential hazardous waste sites and provide review and
advice on plans for remedial measures.
(iv) The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) can
respond in an emergency to regulate movement of diseased or infected
organisms to prevent the spread and contamination of nonaffected areas.
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(v) The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has responsibility
to prevent meat and poultry products contaminated with harmful food
substances from entering human food channels. In emergencies, the FSIS
works with other federal and state agencies to establish acceptability for
slaughter of exposed or potentially exposed animals and their products. In
addition they are charged with managing the Federal Radiological Emergency
Response Program for the USDA.
(3) Department of Commerce
i. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration/ National
Environmental Satellite, Data and Information Service - Provides climatologies!
data on marine weather, oceanic conditions, water column characteristics, satellite
imagery, tracking of drogue buoys and technical assistance on specific analytical
requirements for physical oceanographic and environmental areas.
ii. National Marine Fisheries Service - Expert advice and technical assistance
on the impact of spill containment and clean-up operations on marine organisms and
the marine ecosystem , population assessments, organic analytical chemistry, aquatic
toxicology, and marine pathology.
iii. National Ocean Service - Provides the Scientific Support Coordinator
function for coastal releases, high quality metric photography, and vessels capable of
performing oceanographic, hydrographic, wire-drag, current, and fisheries surveys.
Also can provide technical assistance through the Hazardous Materials Response
Team (HAZMAT). HAZMAT provides such services as trajectory modeling, fate and
behavior of pollutants in sensitive biological areas, personnel safety* protection, and air
and marine sampling. HAZMAT information and technical support is normally
provided to NOAA Coastal SSC.
iv. National Weather Service • Provides hydrological and meteorological
assistance such as on-scene weather forecasts, daily discharge and velocity forecasts,
water-temperature, carrier movement forecasts, and 30 - day water supply forecasts.
Local NOAA weather radio broadcasts can be used for announcements.
v. Office of Oceanographic & Atmospheric Research - Provides technical
assistance on oceanographic related issues anH limited long-range aircraft surveillance.
(4) Department of Defense
i. U.S. Army - Expert advice on explosives and vehicle and equipment support.
ii. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Expert contracting advice, engineering and
construction capabilities involving drift and wreck removal, levee and dike
construction or reconstruction, beach restoration, and dredging. Survey equipment
includes hydrographic survey and water sampling equipment with associated physical
content testing capabilities. Jurisdiction includes authority- over dredge and fill
operations adjoining waters of the U.S.
iii. The United States Navy (USN) is the federal agency most knowledgeable
and experienced in ship salvage, shipboard damage control, and diving. The USN has
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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.
(5) Department of Health and Human Services
i. Food and Drug Administration - Expert advice on food and shellfish
contamination and radiological consultation.
ii. Public Health Service/Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease
Registry (ATSDR) - Expert advice on acute and chronic toxic health effects on
humans from hazardous substances and radiological incidents. Provides consultation
and advice to health care providers in cases of public health emergencies; determines
the extent of danger to the public's health from the release of a hazardous substance
by conducting health assessments; establishes and maintains disease and exposure
registries; establishes and maintains an inventory of information on health effects of
toxic substances; and assists the EPA in identifying hazardous waste substances to be
regulated.
(6) Department of the Interior
i. Fish and Wildlife Service - Expert advice on fish and wildlife habitats,
critical habitats, migratory birds, marine mammals, endangered and threatened plants
and animals, access to mobile bird clean-up equipment trailers, and Scientific Support
Coordinator function. Has jurisdiction over national wildlife refuges.
ii. Geological Survey - Expert advice in geology, geochemical data, groundwater
hydrology, ground and surface water data.
ill. National Park Service - Acts as steward and manages all aspects of
protection for lands designated as National Parks and other associated Federal lands.
Expert advice in biology and natural and cultural resources. Has jurisdiction over
National Parks, monuments, and historic sites.
(7) Department of Labor • Occupational Safety and Health Administration
- On request, OSHA will provide advice and assistance to EPA and other NRT/RRT
agencies as well as to the OSC/RPM regarding hazard- to persons engaged in response
activities. Technical assistance may include review of site safety plans and work practices,
assistance with exposure monitoring, and help with other compliance questions. OSHA may
also take any other action necessary to assure that employees are properly protected at such
response activities.
(8) Department of Transportation United States Coast Guard (LJSCG) Expert
advice and technical assistance on oil spills and hazardous substance releases, mobile chemical
laboratory, spill path forecasting, oceanographic data, Public Information Assistance Team
(PLAT), National Strike Force (NSF) which consists of the Atlantic and Pacific Teams, and
local forces available within each COTP zone.
The Department of Transportation (DOT) also provides response expertise pertaining to
transportation of oil or hazardous substances by all modes of transportation. Through the
Research and Special Programs Administration (RSPA), DOT offers expertise in the
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requirements for packaging, handling, and transporting regulated hazardous materials.
(9) Environmental Protection Agency • Expert advice and technical assistance on oil
and hazardous substance releases, specialized response equipment, mobile chemical and
aquatic toxicology laboratories, water treatment/ decontamination equipment, aerial high
resolution photography, Public Affairs Assists Team (PAAT), Environmental Response Team
(ERT), and dispersant technology and approval for use.
(10) Federal Emergency Management Agency - In a response, FEMA provides advice
and assistance to the lead agency on coordinating relocation assistance and mitigation efforts
with other federal agencies, state and local governments, and the private sector. FEMA may
enter into a contract or cooperative agreement with the appropriate state of political
subdivision in order to implement relocation assistance in a response.
In the event of a hazardous materials incident at a major disaster or emergency declared by
the President, the lead agency shall coordinate hazardous materials response with the Federal
Coordinating Officer (FCO) appointed by the President
(11) The Department of State (DOS) will lead in the development of international joint
contingency plans. It will also help to coordinate an Internationa] response when discharges or
releases cross international boundaries or involve foreign flag vessels. Additionally, DOS will
coordinate requests for assistance from foreign governments and U.S. proposals for conducting
research at incidents that occur in waters of other countries.
(12) Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) - Expert advice and assistance
in the field of explosives (see Appendix D).
(13) The Department of Energy (DOE) generally provides designated OSCs/RPMs that
are responsible for taking all response actions with respect to releases where either the release
is on, or the sole source of the release is from any facility or vessel under its jurisdiction,
custody, or control, including vessels bareboat-chaltered and operated. In addition, under the
Federal Radiological Emergency Response Plan (FRERP), DOE provides advice and assistance
to other OSCs/RPMs for emergency actions essential for the control of immediate radiological
hazards. Incidents that qualify for DOE radiological advice and assistance are those believed to
involve source, byproduct, or special nuclear material or other ionizing radiation sources,
including radium, and other naturally occurring radionuclides, as well as particle accelerators.
Assistance is available through direct contact with the appropriate DOE Radiological
Assistance Coordinating Office.
(14) The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NKC) will respond, as appropriate, to
releases of radioactive materials by its licenses, in accordance with the NRC Incident Response
Plan (NUREG-0728) to monitor the actions of those licensees and assure that the public health
and environment are protected and adequate recovery operations are instituted. The Nuclear
Regulator}' Commission will keep EPA informed of any significant actual or potential releases
in accordance with procedural agreements. In addition, the Nuclear Regulatory' Commission
will provide advice to the OSC/RPM when assistance is required in identifying the source and
character of other hazardous substance releases where the Nuclear Regulatory Commission
has licensing authority for activities utilizing radioactive materials.
(15) The National Response Center (NRC), located at USCG Headquarters is the
national communications center, continuously manned for handling activities related to
response actions. The NRC acts as the single federal point of contact for all pollution incident
reporting and as the NRT communications center. These response actions include: Oil and
hazardous substances, radiological, biological, etiological, surety materials, munitions, and
fuels. Notice of discharges must be made telephonically through a toll free number or a
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special local number (Telecommunication Device for the Deaf (TDD) and collect calls accepted.)
The telephone report is distributed to any interested NRT member agency or federal entity
that has established a written agreement or understanding with the NRC. Each telephone
notice is magnetically voice recorded and manually entered into an on-line computer data base.
The NRC tracks medium, major, and potential major spills and provides incident summaries to
all NRT members and other interested parties. The NRC evaluates incoming information and
immediately advises FEMA of a potential major disaster or evacuations situation. The NRC
provides facilities for the NRT meetings and maintains information on the time an place of
such meetings; and sends representatives to RRT meetings as appropriate. The NRC is
available to assist all NRT agencies as needed.
Worker Health and Safety.
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 EPA pursuant to section 126(f) of SARA.
Requirements, standards, and regulations of the Occupational Safety' and Health Act of
1970 (29 U.S.C. 651 et seq.) (OSH 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.
All persons at the response scene must have received OSHA training and certification.
13. Public Information and Community Relations.
During an incident, it is imperative to give the public prompt and accurate information
on the nature of the incident and the actions underway to mitigate the damage. OSCs and
community- relations personnel should ensure that all appropriate public and private interests
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are kept informed and that their concerns are considered throughout a response. They should
coordinate with available public affairs/community relations resources to carry out this
responsibility. At the discretion of the OSC, an information coordination center should be
established or a person designated to assist in this effort
14. Documentation and Cost Recovery.
Section 300.58 of the NCP outlines the types of funds which may be available to
remove certain oil and hazardous substances discharges. For releases of oil or a hazardous
substance, pollutant, or contaminant, the following provisions apply:
(1) During all phases of response, the lead agency shall complete and maintain
documentation to support all actions taken under the ACP and to form the basis for
cost recovery. In general, documentation shall be sufficient to provide the source and
circumstances of the release, the identity of responsible parties, the response action
taken, accurate accounting of Federal, State, or private party costs incurred for
response actions, and impacts and potential impacts to the public health and welfare
and the environment. Where applicable, documentation shall State when the NRC
received notification of a release of a reportable quantity.
(2) 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.
15. OSC Reports.
Section 300.365 of the NCP outlines the following;
Within a year after completion of removal activities at a major discharge of oil, a major release
of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant, or when requested by the RRT, the OSC
shall submit to the RRT a complete report on the removal operation and the actions taken.
The OSC shall at the same time send a copy of the report to the secretary of the NRT. The
RRT shall review the OSC report and send to the NRT a copy of the OSC report with its
comments or recommendations within 30 days after the RRT has received the OSC report
In addition the OSC report must be prepared in acco. jance with the requirements under this
section.
This section is currently under revision and the proposed changes are publish on the Federal
Register of October 22, 1993, Vol. 58, No. 203.
16. Federal Agency Participation.
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 OSC 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.
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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.
17. State and Local Participation in Response.
NYSDEC • Oil and hazardous materials response assistance, biological damage assessment
studies, impact assessment, hazard evaluation, aquatic toxicology studies, information and
advice concerning local habitat, wildlife and fisheries, and state OSCs.
18. Non-governmental Participation.
Industry groups, academic organizations, and others are encouraged to commit
resources for response operations. Specific commitments should be listed in the ACP, RCP
and OSC contingency plans.
PLANNING AND PREPAREDNESS
Flowcharts and diagrams of the descriptions of planning and coordination structure,
Federal contingency plans, and Title m local emergency response plans are located in the NCP.
The Area Committee should be added to the flowcharts and diagrams where appropriate. The
Area Committee serves as a planning and preparedness body to support the Federal OSC and
is encouraged to include membership from Federal, State, and local governments. Area
Committees are not response support bodies, and are not required to participate in response
efforts, but should be comprised of response personnel.
1. Planning and Coordination Structure.
National. National planning and coordination is accomplished through the NRT. The
NRT consists of representatives from the USCG, EPA, FEMA, DOD, DOE, USDA, DOC, HHS,
DOI, DOJ, DOL, DOT, DOS, GSA, and Nuclear Regulatory Commission. For details, see the
NCP at 40 CFR 300.175(b).
Regional. Regional planning and coordination of preparedness and response actions is
accomplished through the RRT. The RRT agency membership parallels that of the NRT but
also includes State and local representation.
The (RRT) serves as the regional body for planning and preparedness actions before a
response action is taken, and for coordination and advice during such action. The RRT,
working with the states, is responsible for development of the Federal Regional Oil and
Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan (RCP) for the region in which they operate.
Area. Area planning and coordination of preparedness and response actions is
accomplished through the Area Committee. The Area Committee membership includes
Federal, State, and local representation. Members of the Area Committee are appointed by the
Regional Administrator.
Section 4202(a) of the OPA amends section 311(j) of the CWA to require that the Area
Committee, under the direction of the Federal OSC for its Area, shall be responsible for: (1)
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preparing as 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.
State. As provided by sections 301 and 303 of SARA, the State emergency response
commission (SERC) of each State, appointed by the Governor, is to designate emergency
planning districts, appoint local emergency planning committees (LEPCs), supervise and
coordinate their activities, and review local emergency response plans. The SERC also is to
establish procedures for receiving and processing requests from the public for information
generated by Title m reporting requirements and to designate an official to serve as
coordinator for information.
Local. As provided by sections 301 and 303 of SARA, emergency planning districts are
designated by the SERC in order to facilitate the preparation and implementation of
emergency plans. Each LEPC is to prepare a local emergency response plan for the emergency
planning district and establish procedures for receiving and processing requests from the
public for information generated by Title III reporting requirements. The LEPC is to appoint a
chair and establish rules for the LEPC. The LEPC is to designate an official to serve as
coordinator for information.
2. Federal contingency plans.
There are three levels of Federal contingency plans: the NCP, RCPs, and ACPs. These
plans are available for inspection at EPA regional offices or USCG district offices. Addresses
and telephone numbers for these offices may be found in the United States Government
Manual, issued annually, or in local telephone directories.
The National Contingency Plan. The purpose and objectives, authority, and scope of
the NCP are described in §§ 300.1 through 300.3.
Regional Contingency Plans. The RRTs, working with the States, shall develop
Federal RCPs for each standard Federal region, Alaska, Oceania in the Pacific, and the
Caribbean to coordinate timely, effective response by various Federal agencies and other
organizations to discharges of oil or releases of hazardous substances, pollutants, or
contaminants. RCPs shall, as appropriate, include information on all useful facilities and
resources in the region, from government, commercial, academic, and other sources. To the
greatest extent possible, RCPs shall follow the format of the NCP and coordinate with State
emergency response plans, ACPs, which are described in 5 300.210(c) of the NCP, and Title HI
local emergency response plans, which are described in § 300.215 of the NCP. Such
coordination should be accomplished by working with the SERCs in the region covered by the
RCP. RCPs shall contain lines of demarcation between the inland and coastal zones, as
mutually agreed upon by USCG and EPA.
Area Contingency Plans. In order to provide for a coordinated, effective Federal, State,
and local response, each OSC shall direct the Area Committee to develop an ACP for response
in the Area. ACPs shall be developed for all Areas, because OSCs in the designated Areas
have responsibility for discharges and releases, which often exceed the jurisdiction and
capabilities of other responders. Boundaries for Areas are determined by EPA Regional
Administrators for the inland zone; Areas are the COTP areas for the coastal zone.
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Jurisdictional boundaries of local emergency planning districts established by States, described
in i 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 SERCs and LEPCs in the affected Area.
The ACP shall provide for a well-coordinated response that is integrated and
compatible with all appropriate response plans of State, local, and other non-Federal entities,
and especially with Title 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.
The Federal lead agency, EPA or USCG, shall periodically conduct drills of removal
capability, without prior notice, in areas for which ACPs are required and under relevant tank
vessel and facility response plans. The drills may include participation by Federal, State, and
local agencies, the owners and operators of vessels and facilities in the area, and private
industry.
ACPs should integrate approved vessel, offshore facility, onshore facility, pipeline, and
bulk transportation response plans. A detailed description of the relationship between ACPs
and these response plans is provided in Volume II of the ACP under the section on
"Organization".
3. Title m local emergency response plans.
The regulations that implement SARA Title III are codified at 40 CFR Part 355.
Each LEPC is to prepare an emergency response plan in accordance with section 303
of SARA Title III and review the plan once a year, or more frequently as changed
circumstances in the community or at any subject facility may require. Such Title III local
emergency response plans should be closely coordinated with applicable Area contingency plans
and State emergency response plans. To assure coordination with the SARA Title III program,
it is recommended that the Area Committee include appropriate LEPC or other Title III
representation.
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OPERATIONAL RESPONSE PHASES FOR OIL REMOVAL
1. Response.
The phases of operational response for oQ, including; (1) discovery and notification, (2)
preliminary assessment and initiation of action, (3) containment, counter-measures, cleanup,
and disposal, and (4) documentation and cost recovery, are outlined in the NCP (see 40 CFR
sections 300.300 • 300.320). The relationship of the Federal agencies (RRT) is described in the
RCP. A detailed description of the relationships between Federal, State, and local responding
organizations is detailed in Volume D of the ACP.
The OPA provides additional authority for carrying out a response. Under section
4201 of the OPA, the OSC as the President's designate may:
(1) remove or arrange for the removal of a discharge, and mitigate or prevent a
substantial threat of a discharge, at any time;
(2) direct or monitor all Federal, State, and private actions to remove a discharge; and
(3) remove and, if necessary, destroy a vessel discharging, or threatening to discharge,
by whatever means are available.
Furthermore, if a discharge results in a substantial threat to the public health or
welfare of the United Slates (including but not limited to fish, shellfish, wildlife, other natural
resources, and the public and private beaches and shorelines of the United States), the OSC
shall direct all Federal, State, and private actions to remove the discharge or to mitigate or
prevent the threat of the discharge.
2. Fish and Wildlife and Sensitive Environments Plan.
Amended Clean Water Act Section 311(d)(2)(M) requires Area Contingency Plans to
include a fish and wildlife response plan, developed in consultation with the USr WS, NOAA,
and other interested parties (including State fish and wildlife conservation officials), for the
immediate and effective protection, rescue, and rehabilitation of, and the minimization of risk
of damage to, fish and wildlife resources and their habitat that are harmed or that may be
jeopardized by a discharge. This requirement will be met through the preparation of specific
fish and wildlife annexes to each ACP developed by tLe Area Committee.
The following requirements are to be developed as appendices to this Volume of the
Area Contingency Plan.
• identify and establish priorities for protection of fish and wildlife resources and
habitats, and other sensitive environments;
• provide a mechanism for use during response to a discharge to expeditiously define
protection priorities;
• identify' the potential effects of response and countermeasure activities on fish and
wildlife, their habitats, and sensitive environments and prioritize the appropriateness
of such activities in specific areas;
• provide for preapproval of appropriate removal actions in specific areas;
• plan for monitoring to evaluate the effectiveness of response activities in protecting fish
and wildlife, their habitats, and sensitive environments;
• identify and provide for the acquisition and use of necessary response capabilities to
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protect fish and wildlife, their habitats, and sensitive environments;
• identify appropriate state and federal agency contacts responsible for fish and wildlife
rescue and rehabilitation as well as necessaiy permits or other legal requirements to
cany out fish and wildlife response activities;
• identify training required under OSHA and SARA for volunteers in fish and wildlife
response activities and the means for securing such training during a response;
• define the requirements for evaluating the compatibility between this annex and non-
federal response plans on issues affecting fish and wildlife, their habitats, and sensitive
environments.
Future Fish and Wildlife and Sensitive Environments planning tasks is dicussed in
Section 7 of Volume II of the Area Contingency Plan.
3. Funding.
The OPA effectively permits many other Federal agencies, the States and Indian Tribes
access to the OSLTF for a variety of purposes. The Fund can be used following an incident for
removal actions, natural resource issues, and damages. Access to the Fund is partially
governed by section 6002 of the OPA. Local, State, tribal, or Federal agencies may get funding
for removal costs through the Federal OSC or by submitting a claim.
There are six basic categories of recoverable damages: (1) natural resource damages;
(2) damages to real and personal property, including the loss of such property; (3) loss of
subsistence use of natural resources; (4) loss of tax and other revenues; (5) loss of profit or
earning capacity; and (6) increased cost of public services. Three of these categories- natural
resource damage, loss of tax and revenue, and increased cost of public services- are receivable
only by governments. The other categories are receivable by private parties as well as by
governments.
The NPFC may be accessed through the NRC, which is responsible for implementing
the Fund.
Liability Limitations:
Section 1004 of the OIL POLLUTION ACT OF 1990 - TITLE 1-OIL POLLUTION LIABILITY
AND COMPENSATION.
(a) General Rule.-Except as otherwise provide* in this section, the total of the liability
of a responsible party under section 1002 and any removal costs incurred by, or on
behalf of, the responsible party, with respect to each incident shall not exceed-
(1) for a tank vessel, the greater of-
(A) $1,200 per gross ton; or
(B)(i) in the case of a vessel greater than 3,000 gross tons, $10,000,000;
or
(ii) in the case of a vessel 3,000 gross ton or less, $2,000,000;
(2) for any other vessel, $600 per gross ton or $500,000, whichever is greater,
(3) for an offshore facility except a deep water port, the total of all removal
costs plus $75,000,000; and
(4) for any on shore facility and a deep water port, $350,000,000.
(b) Division of Liability for Mobile Offshore Drilling Units- This section not included
not in the scope of this plan.
(c) Exceptions.-
(1) ACTS OF THE RESPONSIBLE PARTY.-Subsection (a) does not apply if
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the incident was proximately caused by-
(A) gross negligence or willful misconduct of, or
(B) the violation of an applicable Federal safety, construction, or
operating regulation by,
the responsible party, an agent or employee of the responsible party, or a pursuant to a
contractual relationship with the responsible party (except where the sole contractual
arrangement arises in connection with carriage by a common carrier by rail).
(2) FAILURE OR REFUSAL OF RESPONSIBLE PARTY.-Subsection (a) does
not apply if the responsible party fails or refuses-
(A) to report the incident as required by law and the responsible party
knows or has reason to know of the incident;
(B) to provide all reasonable cooperation and assistance requested by
the responsible official in connection with removal activities; or
(C) without sufficient cause, to comply with an order issued under
subsection (c) or (e) of section 311 of the Federal Water Pollution
Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1321), as amended by this Act, or the
Intervention on the High Seas Act (33 U.S.C. 1471 et seq.).
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.
State Access to the Fund:
Coast Guard Commandant Instruction 16465.1 defines documentation for enforcement
and cost recovery under section 1012(d)(1) of the OPA (See Technical Operating Procedures
for State Access Under Section 1012(d)(1) of the OPA (Enclosure (1) to NPFCINST 16451.1).
Details of requirements for documentation and cost recovery can be found in Volume II of the
ACP.
OPA allows State governors to request payments of up to S250,000 from the OSLTF
for removal costs required for the immediate removal of a discharge, or the mitigation or
prevention of a substantial threat of a discharge, of oil. Requests are made directly to the
Federal OSC who will determine eligibility. A State that anticipates the need to access the
Fund must advise the NPFC in writing of the specific :ndividual who is designated to make
requests. The designation must include the person's name, address, telephone number, and
title or capacity in which employed.
Eligibility for State Access:
The OSC will determine whether the State has the ability to respond based on the
criteria specified by the NPFC. If the State is capable, the OSC will contact the USCG case
officer to authorize access to the Fund. If the OSC 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).
Reouired Recordkeeping:
The State shall maintain records of expenditures of fund monies including, but not
limited to:
• Daily expenditures for each individual worker, giving the individual's name,
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title or position, activity performed, time on task, salary or hourly rate, travel
costs, per diem, out-of-pocket or extraordinary expenses, and whether the
individual is normally available for oil spill removal
• Equipment purchased or rented each day, with the daily or hourly rate.
• Miscellaneous materials and expendables purchased each day.
• Daily contractor or consultant fees, including costs for their personnel and
contractor-owned or rented equipment, as well as that of any subcontractor.
The State shall submit a copy of these records and a summary document, stating the
total of all expenditures made, to the NPFC within 30 days after completion of the removal
actions. A copy of these documents shall also be submitted to the Federal OSC.
State Access to Other Funds:
(i) In New York State, clean-up operations involving petroleum, and spills affecting
surface or groundwater, can be funded by the Oil Spill Compensation Fund. The Fund
is activated by a NYSDEC representative. There are no caps on amounts funded per
incident other than what is in the fund. For more information concerning fund
availability, contact the Director, Bureau of Spill Response, NYSDEC (518) 457-7469.
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE RESPONSE
1. General.
The NCP (Subpart G, 300.400 - 300.435) establishes methods and criteria for
determining the appropriate extent of response authorized by CERCLA and CWA section
311(c).
In general, the OPA fund is available primarily for the cleanup actions of an oil spill.
The purposes of the fund are outlined in section 1012 of the OPA.
CERCLA funds are available for the payment of removal costs for incidents involving
hazardous substances, contaminants or pollutants.
2. Response.
The relationship of the Federal agencies (RRT) is described in the RCP. A detailed
description of the relationships between Federal, State, and local responding organizations is
detailed in Volume II of the ACP.
In most instances, response personnel, equipment and resources involved in oil
response and in hazardous substances response are the same for a given Area. Application of
fund monies from CERCLA or OPA may require evaluation after the cleanup based on the
documentation obtained during the response. Additional detail regarding joint OPA and
CERCLA response may be addressed in the RCP and in Volume II, Section II of the ACP.
For hazardous substance response only, see appropriate Title III, SERC and LEPC
HAZMAT response plans.
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VI. State Involvement in Removal Actions.
For Fund reimbursement, the State must fulfill requirements established by the NPFC
including PRP determination and documentation requirements.
Vn. TRUSTEES FOR NATURAL RESOURCES
Federal Trustees
The OSC shall ensure that the trustees for natural resources are promptly notified of
discharges. The OSC shall coordinate all response activities with the affected natural resource
trustees and shall consult with the affected trustees on the appropriate removal action to be
taken. Where the OSC becomes aware that a discharge may affect any endangered or
threatened species, or their habitat, the OSC shall consult with the appropriate natural
resource trustee.
Designation of Trustees:
The President is required to designate in the NCP those Federal officials who are to
act on behalf of the public as trustees for natural resources. Federal officials so designated will
act pursuant to section 107(f) of CERCLA, section 311(f)(5) of the CWA, and section 1006 of
the OPA. As defined in section 1001 of the OPA, natural resources includes land, fish, wildlife,
biota, air, water, ground water, drinking water supplies, and other such resources belonging to,
managed by, held in trust by, appertaining to, or otherwise controlled by the United States
(including the resources of the exclusive economic zone).
The following individuals shall be the designated trustee(s) for general categories of
natural resources: the Secretary of Commerce; the Secretary of the Interior; the Secretary for
the land managing agency for natural resources located on, over, or under land administered
by the United States (DOI, USDA, DOD, and DOE); and the head of authorized agencies for
the management or protection of natural resources located in the United States but not
otherwise described in this section or in the NCP.
Section 300.600 of the NCP designates the natural resources for which each Federal
trustee is responsible, and is incorporated herein by reference.
Pursuant to section 1006 of the OPA, the govtrnor of each State shall designate State
and local officials who may act on behalf of the public as trustee for natural resources and
shall notify the President of the designation.
Under section 1006 of the OPA, the governing body of any Indian tribe shall designate
tribal officials who may act on behalf of the tribe or its members as trustee for natural
resources and shall notify the President of the designation.
The head of any foreign government may designate the trustee who shall act on behalf
of that government as trustee for natural resources.
Functions of Trustees:
Under section 1006(c) of the OPA, natural resource trustees shall:
Assess natural resource damages for the natural resources under their
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trusteeship; and
• Develop and implement a plan for the restoration, rehabilitation, replacement,
or acquisition of the equivalent, of the natural resources under their
trusteeship.
In addition, the Federal trustees may, upon request of and reimbursement from a
State or Indian tribe and at the Federal OSC's discretion, assess damages for the natural
resources under the State's or tribe's trusteeship.
(a) At the present time, the major trustees for natural resources subject to Federal
management or protection include:
1. NOAA, which acts on behalf of the Secretary of Commerce as a Federal trustee
for living and non-living natural resources in coastal and marine areas.
Resources of concern to NOAA include all life stages, wherever they occur, of
fishery resources of the exclusive economic zone and continental shelf;
anadromous and catadromous species throughout their ranges; endangered and
threatened species and marine mammals for which NOAA is responsible; tidal
wetlands and other ecosystems supporting these living marine resources; and
resources of National Marine Sanctuaries and Estuarine Research Reserves.
For resources in coastal waters and anadromous fish streams, NOAA may be a
co-trustee with the Department of the Interior, other Federal land managing
agencies, and possibly Indian tribes as well as the affected state(s). It will
coordinate with co-trustees in investigating damages;
2. The Secretary of the Department of Interior,
3. The head of other Federal Agencies authorized to manage or protect a specific
natural resource.
(b) Lands subject to Federal management or protection are shown in Appendix L.
State Trustees
(a) At the present time, trustees for natural resources subject to State management or
protection include:
1. New York - The Commissioner of the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation.
Responsibilities of Trustees
(b) For all significant releases of oil or CERCLA substances which might affect a natural
resource, the OSC shall promptly notify those Federal and State agencies serving as
natural resource trustees.
Upon notification or discovery of injury to, destruction of, loss of, or threat to
natural resources, trustees may conduct a preliminary survey of the area affected by
the discharge or release to determine if trust resources under their jurisdiction are or
potentially affected. Trustees can request that the Attorney General seek
compensation from the responsible parties for the damages assessed and for the costs
of an assessment and of restoration planning. Trustees can also request that an
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authorized agency issue an administrative order or pursue injunctive relief against the
parties responsible for the discharge or release; or request that the lead agency remove,
or arrange for the removal of or provide for remedial action with respect to, any
hazardous substances from a contaminated medium pursuant to section 104 of
CERCLA (Complete trustee responsibilities are defined in section 300.165. of the
NCP)
For releases which may affect coastal or marine waters: the OSC shall notify
DOC/NOAA, DOI, and the appropriate state agency.
For releases in inland areas: the OSC shall notify DOI, any affected Federal
land managing agency, and the appropriate state agency.
The DOC/NOAA contact is Diane Wehner, NOAA Coastal Resource
Coordinator (CRC).
The DOI contact for New York and New York Harbor (including New Jersey)
is William Patterson, Regional Environmental Officer (Appendix D).
Appendix J of the NY/NJ RCP contains a list of DOI U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Sen-ice Field Response Coordinators. Notification of the Field Response Coordinators
will be through the appropriate DOI RRT representative listed above.
The contacts for the states are via the hotlines listed in Section 300.300, pg 23
of the RCP.
VIII. PARTICIPATION BY OTHER PERSONS
NCP subpart H addresses participation by other persons and is incorporated herein by
reference.
Participation by private parties in both planning and response is encouraged. PRPs
are encouraged to undertake response actions in an adequate and timely manner, based on the
judgment of the FOSC.
Landowners are also encouraged to participate in planning and response. The
landowner is a valuable resource due to his/her local knowledge. The landowner, to the extent
practical and based on the Federal OSC's judgment, may be included in the planning and
response activities, under direction of the Federal OSC. 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
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 Federal OSC.
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.
DC. ADMINISTRATIVE RECORD FOR SELECTION OF RESPONSE ACTION
Subpart I of the NCP addresses administrative recordkeeping for selection of response
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actions and is incorporated herein by reference to the extent that it applies to emergency
response.
X. CHEMICAL COUNTERMEASURES
Subpart J of the NCP addresses the use of dispersants and other chemical
countermeasures, and is incorporated herein by reference. In addition, section 4202(a) of the
OPA requires that each Area Committee work with State and local officials to expedite
decisions for the use of dispersants and other mitigating substances and devices. The process
for expediting decisions regarding the use of dispersants and other chemical countermeasures
on an Area basis are identified in Volume II of the ACP, section IV ("Chemical
Countermeasures*).
XL FEDERAL FACILITIES
[RESERVED]
Appendix A • Abbreviations
Abbreviations as defined in the NCP are as follows:
Department and Agency Title Abbreviations:
ATSDR -- Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
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
EPA « Environmental Protection Agency
FEMA -- Federal Emergency Management Agency
GSA - General Services Administration
HHS -- Department of Health and Human Services
NIOSH -• National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
NOAA -• National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administ •ation
RSPA — Research and Special Programs Administration
USCG -• United States Coast Guard
USDA -- United States Department of Agriculture
(Note: Reference is made in the NCP to both the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the
National Response Center. In order to avoid confusion, the NCP and this ACP will spell out
Nuclear Regulatory Commission and use the abbreviation "NRC" only with respect to the
National Response Center.)
Operational Abbreviations:
ERT - Environmental Response Team
LEPC — Local Emergency Planning Committee
NCP -- National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan
NRC — National Response Center
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NRT - National Response Team
NSF - National Strike Force
OSC - On-Scene Coordinator
PIAT - Public Information Assist Team
RAT - Radiological Assistance Team
RCP - Regional Contingency Plan
RRT - Regional Response Team
SERC - State Emergency Response Commission
SSC -- Scientific Support Coordinator
BSP -- Bureau of Spill Response (NYSDEC)
RPB -• Response and Prevention Branch
Other applicable abbreviations include the following:
AC - Area Committee
ACP -- Area Contingency Plan
CAMEO -- Computer-Aided Management of Emergency Operations (a software program)
CERCLA ~ Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980
COTP - Captain of the Port (USCG)
CWA -- Clean Water Act (33 USC 1321)
DRAT - District Response Advisory Team (USCG)
FOSC -- Federal On-Scene Coordinator
FWPCA -- Federal Water Pollution Control Act
HAZMAT -- Hazardous Materials
ICS -- Incident Command System
LOSC -- Local On-Scene Coordinator
PRP - Potentially Responsible Party
SARA -- Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986
SOSC -- State On-Scene Coordinator
Title III -- The Emergency Planning and Right-to-Know Act of 1986 (Title III of SARA)
USFWS - United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Area-specific acronyms and abbreviations are listed in each chapter of Volume D,
Section U ("Organization"), Appendix A.
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Appendix B • Definitions
Definitions contained herein, unless otherwise specified, are the same as those
contained in the NCP, Section 300.5 ('Definitions*) and OPA section 1001 (Definitions").
Additional definitions are listed below:
Area Committee: As defined by sections 311(a)(18) and (j)(4) of CWA, as amended by OPA,
means the entity appointed by the President consisting of members from Federal, State, and
local agencies with responsibilities that include preparing an Area Contingency Plan for the
area designated by the President
Area Contingency Plan: As defined by sections 311(a)(19) and (j)(4) of CWA, as amended
by OPA means the plan prepared by an Area Committee, that in conjunction with the NCP,
shall address the removal of a discharge including a worst-case discharge and the mitigation or
prevention of a substantial threat of such a discharge from a vessel, offshore facility, or
onshore facility operating in or near an area designated by the President
Coastal waters: The waters of the coastal zone (except for the Great Lakes and specified
ports and harbors on inland rivers). Precise boundaries are identified in USCG/EPA
agreements, Federal Regional Contingency Plans and Area Contingency Plans.
Contingency plan: (1) A document used by Federal, State, and local agencies to guide their
planning and response procedures regarding spills of oil, hazardous substances, or other
emergencies; (2) a document used by industiy as a response plan to spills of oil, hazardous
substances, or other emergencies occurring upon their transportation vehicle, or at their
facilities.
Drinking water supply: As defined by section 101(7) of CERCLA, means any raw or
finished water source that is or may be used by a public water system (as defined in the Safe
Drinking Water Act) or as drinking water by one or more individuals.
Environment: As defined by section 101(8) of CERCLA means the navigable waters, the
waters of the contiguous zone, and the ocean waters of which the natural resources are under
the exclusive management authority of the United States under the Magnuson Fishery
Conservation and Management Act; and any other surface water, ground water, drinking
water supply, land surface and subsurface strata, or ambient air within the United States or
under the jurisdiction of the United States.
Environmentally sensitive area: An especially delicate or sensitive natural resource that
requires protection in the event of a pollution incident Designations of areas considered to be
sensitive can be found in Appendix D of the proposed Facility Response Plan rule. In addition
to this definition, Area Committees may include any areas determined to be "sensitive" for
OPA planning purposes.
Ground water: As defined by section 101(12) of CERCLA, means water in a saturated zone
or stratum beneath the surface of land or water.
Hazardous substance: Any nonradioactive solid, liquid, or gaseous substance which when
uncontrolled, may be harmful to human health or the environment. The precise legal
definition can be found in section 101(14) of CERCLA.
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Inland waters: Those waters of the United States in the inland zone, waters of the Great
Lakes, Lake Champlain, and specified ports and harbors on inland rivers.
Inland zone: The environment inland of the coastal zone excluding the Great Lakes, Lake
Champlain, and specified ports and harbors on inland rivers. The term inland zone delineates
an area of Federal responsibilities for response actions. Precise boundaries are determined by
EPA/USCG agreements and identified in Federal Regional Contingency Plans.
Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC): A group of local representatives
appointed by the State Emergency Response Commission (SERC) to prepare a comprehensive
emergency plan for the local emergency planning district, as required by the Superfund
Amendments and Reauthorization Act's Title m.
National Pollution Funds Center (NPFC): As defined by section 7 of Executive Order
12777, the NPFC is the entity established by the Secretary of the department in which the
USCG is operating whose function is the administration of the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund
(OSLTF). This includes access to the OSLTF by Federal agencies, States, and designated
trustees for removal actions and initiation of natural resource damage assessments, as well as
claims for removal costs and damages.
Oil: As defined by section 311(a)(1) of the CWA, means oil of any kind or in any form,
including, but not limited to, petroleum, fuel oil, sludge, oil refuse, oil mixed with ballast or
bilge water, vegetable oil, animal oil, coal oil, and oil mixed with wastes other than dredged
spoil.
Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund (OSLTF): The fund established under section 9509 of the
Interna] Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 9509).
On-Scene Coordinator (OSC): The government official at an incident scene responsible for
coordinating response activities.
Regional Response Team (RRT): The Federal response organization (consisting of
representatives from selected Federal and State agencies) which acts as a regional body
responsible for planning and preparedness before an oil spill occurs and for providing advice to
the OSC in the event of a major or substantial spill.
State Emergency Response Commission (SERC-: A group of officials appointed by the
Slate governor to implement the provisions of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and
Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA). The SERC coordinates and supervises the work of the
Local Emergency Planning Committees and reviews local emergency plans annually.
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Appendix C • RRT Activation
(1) RRT Activation: The RRT should be activated as an Inter-Governmental Coordination
Team by the Chairman when a discharge or release:
(i) Exceeds the response capability available to the OSC in the place where it
occurs;
(ii) Transects EPA regional or USCG district boundaries;
(iii) May pose a substantial threat to the public health, welfare, environment, or to
regionally significant amounts of property;
(iv) Otherwise meets the definition of a major discharge as defined in the NCP.
(2) Using the above criteria, the RRT may be activated during any pollution emergency by
a request of an RRT representative to the chairman of the team.
(3) The RRT shall be activated automatically in the event of a major discharge or release
or may be activated for a potential major discharge or release.
(4) The RRT can be deactivated by agreement between the EPA and the USCG co-
chairmen or their representatives.
(5) The times of activation and deactivation should be included in the pollution reports
(POLREPS) generated by the OSC, or either RRT co-chairman.
(b) RRT Function: When activated for a discharge or release, agency representatives may meet or
convene by teleconference at the call of the chairman and may:
(1) Monitor and evaluate reports from the OSC. The RRT may advise the OSC on the
duration and extent of the Federal response and may recommend to the OSC specific
actions in responding to the discharge or release;
(2) Request other Federal, State or local government, or private agencies to provide
resources under their existing authorities to assist the OSC in his response efforts;
(3) Help the OSC prepare information releases for the public and for communications with
the NRT;
(4) If the circumstances warrant, advise the regional or district head of the agency
providing the OSC that a different OSC should be designated;
(5) Submit Pollution Reports (POLREPS) to the NRC as significant developments occur.
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AREA CONTINGENCY PLAN
FOR OIL DISCHARGES
AND HAZARDOUS
SUBSTANCES RELEASES
INLAND ZONE OF NEW YORK
VOLUME II
NEW YORK STATE
AREA COMMITTEE
REGION II
DECEMBER, 1993
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AREA CONTINGENCY PLAN
FOR OIL DISCHARGES AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE RELEASES
FOR INLAND WATERS OF NEW YORK STATE
VOLUME n
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction: Designation of Area Committees, Sub-regional Areas, Area On-
Scene Coordinators
Section 1: Removal of a Worst Case Discharge
Section 2: The Geographic Area covered by the Plan, including areas of
special economic or environmental importance
Section 3: Roles and Responsibilities
Section 4: Equipment
Section 5: Chemical Countermeasures
Section 6: Integration with other Contingency Plans and Response Plans
Section 7: Other Information required by the President
Section 8: Updates to the Area Plan
Section 9: Area Drills
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INTRODUCTION
Area Committee Membership
Method of Membership Solicitation
Method of Public Notice
Listing of Region II Environmental Groups
Listing of Region II Newspapers
"Designation of Inland Areas and Area OSCs under Oil Pollution Act of 1990"
William J. Muszynski, P.E., Acting Regional Administrator, June 9,1993.
"Implementation of Area Committee and Area Contingency Plan
Requirements under Section 4202 of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990" William
J. Muszynski, P.E., Acting Regional Administrator, June 9, 1993.
Letters to the Region II Regional Response Teams, June 14, 1993.
"Designation of Areas and Area Committees under the Oil Pollution Act of
1990", Federal Register Notice, April 24, 1992.
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AREA COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP
The Federal Register Notice "Designation of Areas and Area Committees under the
Oil Pollution Act of 1990", dated April 24,1992, designated the members of the
Regional Response Teams as members of Area Committees. Region II has invited
other agencies other than RRT member agencies to participate in the Area
Committee planning process.
For the State of New York, the Area Committee which has met, included the New
York State Department of Environmental Conservation, New York State
Emergency Management Office (representing the Local Emergency Planning
Committees), and US Department of Interior and US Fish and Wildlife Service.
The Department of Commerce-National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
was invited to participate, but has informed EPA that they do not have a natural
resource trustee role in the inland portion of New York State.
Representation on the Area Committee is limited, according to the statute, to
qualified individuals of federal and state government. The Area Committee is
based in Albany, New York, and provides overall coordination of the integrated
planning process. Ex officio participation on the Area Committee will also be
solicited from industry and private organizations. The Area Committee will be
responsible for developing the Area Contingency Plan, and some portions of the
Fish and Wildlife Annexes. At some future date, the Area Committee would
establish the structure for localized planning outlined below.
Regional (NYSDEC) Sub-Committees are proposed to be established for planning in
eight of the nine NYSDEC Regional offices (NOTE: DEC Region 2 (New York City)
is excluded from inland planning, as all NYC territories fall under federal response
jurisdiction of USCG-Captain of thtf Port, New York. These Sub-Committees
would be comprised of federal, state, county and local government, and ex officio
participation would be solicited from industry and private organizations. The Sub-
Committees would produce a (NYSDEC) Regional annex, which would consist of a
complete Fish and Wildlife Annex, as well as any focalized" modifications of the
initial version of the plan, specifically, worst case discharge response, response
equipment inventory, and description of plan integration.
OUTREACH
The objective of the initial outreach is for all parties which have a role in spill
response to become aware of the Area Contingency Plan and the area planning
process. At such a time, when specific planning tasks are under development,
appropriate ex officio participation from industry and the public will be solicited.
Each Area On-Scene Coordinator will coordinate outreach efforts, which would
include wide distribution of "Overview of the Area Contingency Plan". Distribution
of this will be made to the following organizations:
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adjacent EPA Regions or Areas
USCG District and MSOs which are adjacent to each State
offices of state government which potentially have a role in spill response
offices of federal government which potentially have a role in spill response
Local Emergency Planning Committees (Counties)
Municipalities
facilities regulated by Section 4202 (FRP) of OPA
cleanup contractors identified in each Area (or sub-Area)
environmental organizations identified in each Area (or sub-Area)
Additionally, public notices will be published in major newspapers in each Area, for
solicitation and comment from any interested parties which had not been included
in the above listings (industry other than FRP-regulated facilities, citizen advocacy
group, etc.)
METHOD OF PUBLIC NOTICE
AREA CONTINGENCY PLANS FOR
UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (USEPA):
ADDITIONS. DELETIONS. AND CHANGES OF ITEMS.
PREAMBLE: In accordance with Federal Register / Vol. 57, No. 80 / Friday,
April 24, 1992 / Notices / page 15200, EPA Region 2 has, through proper channels,
submitted a memorandum for publication in the Federal Register that
designates The States of New Jersey and New York, and the combined
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and the Territory of the Virgin Islands as
subregional Areas. The Area Committees for these areas will consist of qualified
personnel from Federal, State and local member agencies of the subsequent
Regional Response Teams. These Area Committees will compile the information
necessary for a comprehensive Area Contingency Plan in accordance with the Oil
Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA). Each plan will be a "living" document subject to
change as needed. The original plan and all subsequent changes will be subject to
public comment. The method of notice is included below.
METHOD: In accordance, also with Federal Register / Vol. 57, No. 80 / Friday,
April, 24,1992 / Notices / page 15200, the USEPA is interested in obtaining public
comment on the notice and the items developed as a result of its requirements.
Upon the development of an item to be included, deleted or changed in the plan,
whether it be area wide or to a specific area, the public will be notified as follows:
area wide items will be announced in prominent newspapers which cover the
widest portion of the area, and area specific items will be announced locally in the
local area newspapers. These announcements will be made after the area
committee approves them for inclusion in the plan. There will be sufficient time
after the announcement for the public to respond. If deemed necessary by the area
committee, informal public hearings may also be held should further explanation of
the item become necessary.
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REGION It ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS
American Wildlife Foundation
1717 Massachusets Ave.. N.W.
Washington, DC 20036
ATTN: President Paul T. Schfndier
American Uttoral Society
Sandy Hook
Highland, NJ 07732
ATTN: Executive Director, O.W. Bennett
American Rivers. Inc.
801 Pennsylvania Ave, SE Suite 400
Washington, DC 20003
ATTN: President, Kevin J. Coyle
Better World Society
1100 l7Th Street, NW, Suite 502
Washington, DC 20036
ATTN: Chairman, R E. "Ted" Turner
National Coalition For Marine
Conservation, Inc.
P.O. Box 23298
Savannah. GA 31403
ATTN: Exec. Director. Ken Hinman
National Audubon Society
950 Third Avenue
New York. NY 10022
ATTN: President, Peter A.A. Berle
Citizens Clearinghouse for Hazardous
Wastes, Inc.
119 Roweil Court
Falls Church, VA 22046
ATTN: Exec. Dir., Lois Marie Gibbs
Citizens for a Better Environment
501 2nd Street, Suite 305
San Fransico. CA 94107
ATTN: Exec. Dir. Michael Beiiiveau
Clean Sites, Inc.
1199 North Fairfax Street, Suite 400
Alexandria. VA 22314
ATTN: President, Thomas P. Grumbly
National Clean Water Action
1320 18th Street. NW
Washington, DC 20009
ATTN: Director, David R. Zwick
Coast Alliance
235 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20003
ATTN: Chairperson, Sarah Chasis
Natural Resources Defense Council
40 West 20th Street
New York. NY 10011
ATTN: Director, John H. Adams
CONCERN, Inc.
1794 Columbia Road, NW
Washington, DC 20009
ATTN: Director Susan Boyd
Council On Economic Priorities
30 Irving Place
New York, NY 10003
ATTN: Chairperson, Harry Kahn
Council On Ocean Law
1709 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20006
ATTN: Elliot L. Richardson
Earthwatch
P.O. Box 403
Watertown, MA 02272
ATTN: President, Brian A. Rosborough
The Cousteau Society
930 West 21 st Street
Norfolk. VA 23517
Water Pollution Control Federation
601 Wythe Street
Alexandria. VA 22314
ATTN: Exec. Dir. O. Brown, Ph.D. CAE
The Sierra Club
730 Polk Street
San Francisco, CA 94109
ATTN: Exec. Dir., Michael L. Fischer
National Wildlife Federation
uoo 16th Street. NW
Washington, DC 20036
ATTN: President, Dr. Jay D. Hair
National Solid Waste Mgt. Assoc.
1730 Rhode Island Ave., Nw,
Suite 1000
Washington, DC 20036
Environmental Defense Fund
257 Park Avenue South
New York. NY 10010
ATTN: Exec. Director, F.D KruDO
Environmental Action, Inc.
1525 New Hamphshire Ave . NW
Washington, DC 20036
ATTN: Exec. Director, Rutn Caolan
Green Committee of Correspondence
P.O. BOX 30208
Kansas City, MO 64112
GREENPEACE
1436 U Street. NW
Washington. DC 20009
ATTN: Peter Bahouth
Inform
38i Park Avenue South
New York, NY 10016
ATTN: Joanna Underwooo
International Marine Life Aii.*"ce
94 Station Street, Suite &45
Hingham, MA 02043
International Rivers Netwc*
30i Broadway, Suite B
San Francisco, CA 94133
Izaak Walton League
1401 Wilson Blvd. Level B
Arlington, VA 22209
ATTN: Exec. Director, Jack l cenz
American Council On The E^'onment
1301 20th Street NW, Suite "3
Washington, DC 20036
ATTN: Exec. Officer. John fi Gullett
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REGION II ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS
National Coalition for
Marina Conservarion, Inc.
P.O. Box 23298
Savannah, GA 31403
Mid-Ailantle Council of Watershed Assoc.
2955 Edge Hill Road
Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006
American Clean Water Project
107 Spyglass Lane
Fayetteville, NY 13066
Nature Conservancy
1615 North Lynn Street
Arlington. VA 22209
National Water Alliance
1225 First Street. NW. Suite 300
Washington, DC 20005
Clean Water Fund
46 Bayard Street, Room 309
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Public Citizen
2000 P Street. NW Suite 700
Washington, DC 20036
Passaic River Coalition
246 Madisonvllle Road
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
Great Lakes United
State University College o' Bu»aio
1300 Elmwood Ave.
Buffalo, NJ 14222
Renew America
1400 i6th Street, NW. Suite 710
Washington. DC 20036
Water Resources Association of The
Delaware River Basin
Box 867 Davis Road
Valley Forge, PA 19481
Long Island Sound Task Fo>ce of
The Oceanic Society
185 Magee Ave., Stamford Mar.ne Ctr.
Stamford, CT 06902
U.S. PuDlic Interest Research Group New Jersey Env. Federation
215 Pennsylvania Ave. 808 Belmar Plaza
Washington. DC 20003 Belmar, NJ 07719
The Wilderness Society
900 17th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006
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NEW YORK NEWSPAPERS
Ossinlng Citiztn Register
Ganett Co. Inc.
7 Ganrietl Dr.
White Plains, NY 10604 .
ATTN: Pnii Bologna. Adv. Manager
(914) 694-9300
Times-Union
Gannett Co., Inc
55 Exchange Blvd.
Rochester, NY 14614-2001
Tarrytown News
Gannett Co., Inc.
7 Gannett Dr.
Whit* Plaint, NY 10604
ATTN: Carol Olson Hudler, Adver. Manage ATTN: Phil Bolgna, Adv. Mgr.
(716)232-7100
(914) 694-9300
The Palladium-Times
140 W. lit St.
Oswego, NY 13126
ATTN: Craig Nessel. Adv. Manager
(315) 343-3800
Observer-Dispatch
221 Oriskany Plaza
UtiCl.NY 13501
ATTN: Oonria Donovan, Publisher
(315) 782-1000
Daily Santinal
Roma Sentinel Co.
P.O. Box 471
Roma, NY 13440-0471
ATTN; Ron O'Naii. Advartiling Mgr.
(315) 337-4000
Finger Lakes Times
Finger lakes Printing Co.
218 Genesee ST.
Geneva, NY 14456
ATTN: George A. Park.Jr., Publisher
(315)719-3333
The Record
Troy Publishing Co.
501 Broadway
Troy, NY 121 |i
ATTN: T. M. Brennan, Publisher
(518) 272-2000
The Ithaca Journal
123-125 W. State St.
P.O. Bo* 430
Ithaca, NY 14851-0430
ATTN: Roger Reynolds, Adv.Mgr.
(607) 272-2321
Watenown Daily Times
Johnson Newspaper Corp.
260 Washington St.- Times Bidg.
Watertown, NY 13601
ATTN: Robert Cornell, Adver. Mgr.
(315) 782-1000
The Wfiisviii# Daily Reporter
155 N. Main St.
We'isviiie, NY 14855
ATTN: Kelly Dckerson, Editor
(716)583-5300
Rockland Journal-News
Gannett Co., Inc.
7 Gannett Dr.
White Plains. NY 10604
ATTN; Phil Bologna, Adver. Mgr.
(9i«) 694-8300
wniie Plains Reporter Dispatch
Gannett Co., Inc.
7 Gannett Dr.
White Piams. NY 10604
ATTN: Phil Bologna, Adver. Mgr.
(914) 694-9300
¦ The Post-Star
Lawrence S Cooper Streets
P.O. Box 2157
Glen Falls, NY 12801
ATTN: Nicholas Coimano, Adv.Mgr.
(518)792-3131
The Leader-Herald
William B. Collins Co.
8-10 i. Fylton St.
Gloversville. NY 12078
ATTN; Lawrence V. Had'ey, Adv.Mgr.
(518) 725-8616
The Daily Courier Observer
Park Newspaper of St. Lawrence Cmy,
P.O. Bo* 300
Massena. NY 13662
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UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
J'J.'v 9 JO33 REGION U
Designation of Inland Areas and Area OSCs under Oil Pollution Act
wrr: of 1990.
Richard C. Salkie, Associate Director for
Removal and Emergency Preparedness Programs 0
William J. Muszynski, P.E.
Acting Regional Administrator /» ^
jeorge Pavlou, Acting Directoj
Emergency and Remedial Response Division
Under Clean Water Act, Section 311(j)(4)(B), Area Contingency
Plans must be developed by Area Committees, under the direction
of the Federal On-Scene Coordinator (OSC) for their Area. Under
Section 311(j)(4)(D), these plans are reviewed and approved by
the President.
Pursuant to OPA Section 4201(b)(1)(a), the President designates
Areas for which Area Contingency Plans are established. Through
Section 1(b) of Executive Order 12777 (56 FR 54757:
October 20, 1991), the President delegated to the Administrator
of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) responsibility
for designating the Areas and appointing the Committees for the
•'Inland Zone", as provided for in the National Oil and Hazardous
Substances Pollution Contingency Plan (NCP)(40 CFR Part 300.5).
The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) has responsibility for designating
Areas and appointing Committees in the Coastal Zone as defined by
the NCP.
By Federal Register Notice ("Designation of Areas and Area
Committees under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990", 57 FR 15198,
April 24, 1992), Administrator, EPA had designated the 13
individual Regional Response Teams as the initial Area Committee,
with the proclaimed intention to delegate to the Regional
Administrators the authority to designate different Areas and
Committee members within their Region. The formal delegation of
this authority was signed by the Administrator on
January 19, 1993. Pursuant to this delegation of authority,
which may be redelegated to the Division Director level, the
Regional Administrator may (a) designate Areas, (b) appoint Area
Committees, (c) require information to be included in Area
Contingency Plans, and (d) review and approve such plans as
defined by the NCP.
S«.ON It FORM 1320-1 (8/65)
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Based upon my memorandum entitled "Implementation of Area
Committee and Area Contingency Plan requirements under Section
4202 of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990.1 hereby recommend the
following as Areas and Area OSCs within the Inland portion of
Region II:
Area: Inland Zone within the boundaries of the State of
New York.
Area OSC: Carl Pellegrino
Alternate Area OSC: Matthew Garamone
Area: Inland Zone within the boundaries of the State of
New Jersey.
Area OSC: Michael Solecki
Alternate Area OSC: Angel Rodriguez
Area: Inland Zone within the Caribbean Regional Response
Team Area.
U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico Area
Committees
Area OSC: Angel Rodriguez
Alternate Area OSC: Matthew Garamone, Christopher Jimenez,
and Carlos O'Neill
Precise boundaries between Inland and Coastal Areas, have been
established by Memorandum of Understanding (Joint Boundary
Agreenents) with the appropriate USCG Districts and are described
in the Regional Contingency Plans.
Recommendations for nomination for appointment of Area Committee
members, based upon solicitation of Regional Response Team
agencies, will be forthcoming.
Please indicate your approval of the designation of Areas and .
Area On-Scene Coordinators for the development of Area
Contingency Plans for the Inland portions of Region II, pursuant
to your authority delegated by Administrator William K. Reilly,
January 19, 1993, Delegation Number 2-91 (1200TN312).
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Upon your approval of these Area designations, we will forward
this information for publication in the Federal Register, as
described in the April 24, 1992 Federal Register Notice.
Approved: Date: Ct /t^/9
William Z/ M(i£fcyrfkki, P.E.
Acting /Kegional^Administrator
Disapproved: Date':
William J. Muszynski, P.E.
Acting Regional \dministrator
cc: J. Makris, CEPPO
H. Barrack, OPM
C. Pellegrino, 2ERR-RPB-A
M. Garamone, 2ERR-RPB-A
C. Jimenez, 2ERR-RPB-A
M. Solecki, 2ERR-RPB-A
A. Rodriguez, 2ERR-RPB-A
C. Soderberg, 2CF0
C. O'Neill, 2CF0
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JJN 9 1933
Implementation of Area Committee and Area Contingency Plan
Requirements under Section 4202 of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990.
Richard C. Salkie, Associate Director for
Removal and Emergency Preparedness Programs
William J. Muszynski, P.E.
Acting Regional Administrator
George Pavlou, Acting Director
Emergency and Remedial Response Division
Please find attached a concept paper concerning the development
of Area Committees and Area Contingency Plans required under the
Oil Pollution Act of 1990. In brief, we have responsibility for
chairing Area Committees for areas covering the inland waters of
the Region. The Area Committee is required to be represented by
"qualified individuals" of federal, state, and local government,
as well as ex officio membership of industry and private
organizations. The Area Committee is tasked to develop an Area
Contingency Plan (ACP) which serves as a coordinated "multi-
agency" response plan adequate to remove a worst case discharge
of oil. Region II has committed to completing our ACPs by
December 31, 1993.
Administrator Reilly designated the inland portions of each
Regional Response Team (RRT) boundary as the initial designation
of "Areas" under OPA, with the individual members of the RRT to
serve as the Area Committee. Region II has two initial Areas
being served by RRT boundaries, the inland portions of the New
York/New Jersey RRT, and the Caribbean RRT. On January 19, 1993,
Administrator Reilly delegated the authority to designate sub-
regional Areas within each Region to the Regional Administrators,
as well as authority to designate members other than the RRT to
Area Committees.
Based upon discussions with RRT members representing both New
York and New Jersey, we propose that separate Area Committees be
developed for each of those states. We also propose, based upon
discussions with the Captain-of-the-Port' of San Juan, that EPA
and Coast Guard co-chair Area Committees for the U.S. Virgin
Islands and Puerto Rico for development of the Area Contingency
Plan for the Caribbean. As such, we would have four "Areas", New
York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands, but only
three plans (one plan covering both Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Virgin Islands).
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Attached for your review and approval is a letter to NY/NJ RRT
members asking for their interest in participation in Area
Committees for the inland waters of Region II.
Attachments
cc: J. MaXris, CEPPO
C. Pellegrino, 2ERR-RPB-A
K. Garamone, 2ERR-RPB-A
C. Jimenez, 2EER-RPB-A
M. Solecki, 2ERR-RPB-A
A. Rodriguez, 2ERR-RPB-A
C. Soderberg, 2CF0
C. O'Neill, 2CF0
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REGION II APPROACH TO IMPLEMENTATION OP
AREA COMMITTEES AMD AREA CONTINGENCY PLANS
CONCEPT PAPER
Backgroundi
Under the Clean Hater Act Section 311(j)(4), as amended, by the
Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA) Section 4202(b), Area Contingency
Plans oust be developed for the specified areas designated by the
President. These Area Contingency Plans (ACP) are developed by
an Area Committee that is made of technically qualified
individuals from Federal, State, and local government agencies.
Under Executive Order 12777, which was signed on
October 18, 1991, the President delegated authority to designate
Areas and Area Committees to the Secretary of Transportation,
which was subsequently redelegated to U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) for
the coastal zone, and to the Administrator of the United States
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the inland zone. The
April 24, 1992, Federal Register (attached) contained the notices
for both USCG and EPA regarding the designation of Areas and Area
Committees under OPA. The USCG designated their Areas as the
pre-existing Captain of the Port zones, while EPA designated the
13 pre-existing Regional Response Team boundaries as their
initial "Areas" for OPA planning purposes. The EPA also
designated the Regional Response Teams (RRT) as the initial Area
Committees.
The EPA Regional Administrator (RA) may designate sub-regional
Areas, within the RRT Area, and may appoint an Area Committee
from members other than the RRT. Accordingly, in Region II, we
propose keeping th'e RRT as Area Committee members and
supplementing these committees with local members. The RA should
consult with the RRT on all Area designations and appointments to
Area Committees.
EPA Region II has met with representatives of both states and
has discussed the strategy that each of '-he states would like to
see used to develop Area Contingency Plans. Both states favor
adopting each state as a separate Area with its own Area
Committee and Area Contingency Plan. Additionally, at some later
date, there may be separate annexes to the Area Contingency Plans
which address contingency planning for a specific watershed (or
group of watersheds) or multiple Local Emergency Planning
Committee (LEPC) group jurisdictions, based upon the
recommendations of the Area Committee. For the Caribbean, EPA
and the USCG have agreed to jointly chair individual Area
Committees for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. However,
only one Area Plan will be prepared for the Caribbean.
To implement the above, we propose the following approach for
development of the Area Contingency Plan(s) in NJ and NY.
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The Area Committee for each state will be comprised of federal,
state and local government membership. Environmental
organizations, industry, and other interested parties will also
be solicited for participation in the development of the Area
Contingency Plan.
The format of the ACP(s) for the inland zone will be based upon a
two-volume approach, which supplements the Regional Contingency
Plan (RCP). This approach was developed by an inter-Regional EPA
workgroup. The first volume is designed to be in conformance
with the format of the National Contingency Plan and RCP. This
volume would provide much of the statutory, regulatory, and
functional background information, which would provide national
consistency in area planning between EPA Regions. The second
volume would consist of the statutory requirements for Area-
specific portions of the plan, which would have to be researched
and formulated by the Area Committee. The second volume would
also incorporate the LEPC planning structure and some of the
annexes from the coastal Area Contingency Plans currently
employed by the USCG in Port Areas.
Region II intends that the planning process continue beyond
completion of the first version of the Area Plan. This continued
planning would include additional planning with local government
to develop joint response strategies and additional data
gathering for prioritization and protection of environmental
sensitive areas.
The development of ACP's is intended to be built upon the
existing federal, state and local planning and preparedness
organizations, and supplemented wherever necessary to meet the
requirements of the Oil Pollution Act.
A Region II On-Scene Coordinator will be assigned to chair the NY
and NJ Area Committees and co-chair the .Caribbean Committees. A
number of subcommittees may be developed to provide information
to provide specific portions of the Area Contingency Plan.
In summary, we are proposing to replace the current New York/New
Jersey Inland Area Committee (served by the Region II RRT) with a
separate Area Committee for New York and one for New J.ersey. For
the Caribbean, EPA will jointly chair with the U.S. Coast Guard
Area Committees of the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.
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UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
ISHi
REGION 11
26 FEDERAL PLA2A
NEW YORK NEW YORK 1027B
a .4 JIN 1333
Dear Hew York/Hew Jersey RRT Member:
As you are aware, the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 requires
that Area Committees be formed to develop Area Contingency Plans
covering all waters of the United States. The responsibility and
authority for establishing Area Committees was delegated to the
U.S. Coast Guard for coastal waters and the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) for the inland waters.
On April 24, 1992, the Administrator of the EPA designated
the 13 Regional Response Team (RRT) zones as the initial Areas
for the inland zone, with the RRT members serving as the initial
Area Committee. On January 19, 1993, the Administrator of the
EPA delegated, to each of the Regional Administrators, the
authority to designate sub-regional Areas and Area Committee
members, including individuals that are not members of the RRT.
I plan to designate the inland portions of each state as an
"Area", under the Oil Pollution Act.
The Area Contingency Plan is intended to be a multi-
governmental response plan, which leaves much of its approach and
design to the representatives of the Area Committee. Region II
is interested in your comments, as well as your interest in
participation in the New York and New Jersey Area Committees for
the inland portion of Region II. Please provide your comments
within the next thirty days.
Enclosed is a concept paper addressing implementation of
Area Committees and Area Contingency Plans under the Oil
Pollution Act of 1990 for the Region II RRT zones. Much of the
background information concerning Area /planning, including
statutory authority, is included in the concept paper.
You will be contacted by a member of my staff concerning
your level of continuing participation in the Area Committee.
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If you have any comments or questions on this matter, please
contact Richard Salkie or Bruce Sprague at (908) 321-6657 or
(908) 321-6656, respectively.
Enclosures
cc: J. Makris, CEPPO
J. Higgins, 2ERR-RPB
J. Ulshoefer, 2ERR-RPB
S. Touw, 2ERR-RPB
Sincerely,
Williamjr. MuszwSski
Williamjr. MuszwSski, P.E.
Acting "Regiona^Administrator
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Friday
April 24, 1992
Part V
Environmental Protection
Agency
Department of
Transportation
Coast Guard
Designation of Areas and Area
Committees Under the Oil Pollution Act
of 1990; Notices
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Federal Register / Vol. 57. No. 60 / Friday. April 24. 1992 / Notices
- ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
AGENCY
(SWH-FRL-4041-1]
Designation of Areas and Area
Committees Under the Oil Pollution
Act of 1990
agency: U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA).
action: Notice. r
summary: The purpose of this notice is
to designate Areas for planning
purposes and to appoint qualified
Federal. State, and local agency
personnel as Area Committees to
prepare Area Contingency Plans
pursuant to section 311(j)(4) of the Clean
Water Act (CWA). as amended by the
Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA). The .
OPA. signed into law on August 16.
1990. amends existing provisions of the
CVVA and creates major new authorities
addressing oil spill prevention and
response.
sates: Comments must be received on
or before May 26.19S2.
addresses: Comments should be
submitted in triplicate to: Chemical
Emergency Preparedness and
Prevention Office. Superfund Docket
Clerk. Docket Number OPA/AC. room
2427. U.S Environmental Protection
Agencv. 402 M Street. SW.. Washington.
DC 20460.
fox further information contact:
Ms. Sarah Bauer. Chemical Emergency
Preparedness and Prevention Office
(OS-220). L'.S Environmental Protection
Agency. 40: M Street. SW.. Washington,
DC 20460 (202J 260-8247.
AVTnowty: Section Jll(j)(4) of the
Clean Water Act. 33 U.SC. 1321(j)(4). as
•mended by the Oil Pollution Act of
1990 eection 4202(b). Public Law 101- '
sao.
•ackoround: Under CWA eection .
311(j)(4)(B). Area Contingency Plans
nust be developed by Area Committees,
under the direction of the Federal On*
Scene Coordinator (OSC) for their Area.
Under eection 3U(j)(4)(D). these plans
are reviewed and approved by the
President.
Pursuant to OPA section
4202(b)(1)(A). the President designates
areas for which Area Contingency Plans
are established. Through section 1(b) of
Executive Order 12777 (5fc FR 54757;
October 22.1991). the President
delegated to the Administrstor of the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA), responsibility for designating the
Areas and appointing the Committees
for the "Inland Zone." as defined by the
National Oil and Hazardous Substances
Pollution Contingency Plan (NCP) (40
CFR 300.5). The U.S. Coast Guard has
responsibility for designating Areas and
appointing Committees for the Coastal
Zone as defined by the NCP.
EPA is currently developing a
proposed rulemaking to revise the NCP
as required by section CWA section
311(d). as amended EPA anticipates
that in that proposal, the Agency will
address the relationship between Area
Contingency Plans and the OSC
Contingency Plans currently provided
for in { 300.210[c)(lJ of the NCP.
SumjMEXTAHY INFORMATION:
Designation of Aims
EPA is publishing todsy's notice to
meet the requirement to designate Areas
under OPA eection 4202(b)(1)(A). Under
the existing response and planning
framework under the NCP. the territory
of the United States is covered by 13
Regional Response Teams (RRTs) and
Regional Contingency Plans (RCPs). The
zones of the 13 RRTs follow the 10
atandard Federal regions except for the
following 3 aubregional areas that have
their own RRT: (1) Puerto Rico and the
U.S. Virgin islands: (2) Alaska: and (3)
Hawaii. Guam. Northern Mariana
Islands. Pacific Island Governments,
and American Samoa (see Figure 1). The
inland areas of the 13 RRTs will serve as
the designated Areas for the Inland
Zone. The U.S. Coast Gusrd will be
issuing a notice to designate Areas for
the CoBStal Zone. These Coastal Zone
Areas will be based on the 46 U.S. Coast
Guard Captains of the Port (COTP)
areas. The areas covered by COTPs are
smaller than the RRT areas and include
major river systems associated with the
ports.
OPA section 4202(b)(1)(A) also
requires that in designating areas, "the
President shall ensure that all navigable
waters, adjoining shorelines, and waters
of the exclusive economic zone are
subject to an Area Contingency Plan."
EPA believes that its approach for
designating Areas for the Inland Zone
will most effectively allow the Agency
to meet the statutory requirement that
all navigable waters and adjoining
shorelines be subject (o a Plan by
initially building upon the basic existing
oil spill planning and response structure.
•1LJJNC COOC
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Figure 1
13 REGIONAL RESPONSE TEAM AREAS
Region 10
Region 8
Region 5
Region 2
—[Region 7
Region 3
¥
Region 9
Region 6 |—
Puerto Rico and
llw U.S. Virgin Islands
Hawaii, Guam, Northern
Mariana Islands, Paclllc
Island Governments, Mid
American Samoa
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F»dcr«l R»gi»ter / Vol. 57. No. 80 / Friday, April 24. 1992 / Noticei
The Agency i* now evaluating smaller
or lubregional Areas for possible
designation, and anticipates that the
authority to designate smaller or
aubregional Areas will be delegated to
the Agency's Regional Administrators.
In the process of designating these
Areas, every section in a Region will be
screened. Designation of such Areas
would be based on an analysis of the
potential risk of oil spills and the
environmental sensitivity of areas ^
within each Region. If smaller or
aubregional Areas are designated, they
will be published in the Fadaral'
Register. The analysis of these
geographic Areas will include aite-
apecific information and will include
consideration of the following criteria:
—The pattern of past spills and the
likelihood of future spills:
—The presence and proximity of natural
resources, environmentally sensitive
areas, and population concentrations:
—The concentration of facilities,
pipelines, and transportation routea
within the Region:
—The location of drainage bssins and
appropriate geographic and/or
topographic features:
—The location of water supplies: and
—The location and capabilities of
existing preparedness and response
organizations
These criteria are consistent with the
requirements in CWA section
311(J)[4)(C) that each Area Contingency
Plan "describe the area covered by the
plan, including the areas of special
economic or environmental importance
that might be damaged by a discharge"
and with EPA's understanding that the
relevant information is generally
available.
Boundaries of subregional geographic
areas would not be limited by political
boundaries of Regions or States and
their political subdivisions because oil
spills can cause environmental harm in
more than one Region or Slate. Regional
Administrators would coordinate on any
Area designations that extend beyond
Regional boundaries Such designations
would require the approval of all
Regional Administrators whose Regions
are affected.
RRTs should be involved in both the
designation process end plan
development process to facilitate long-
term coordination between ihe RRTs
and the Area Committees Likewise,
each Area Commiltee shall consult with
the appropriate RRT and address its
concerns in developing Area
Contingency Plans.
As provided in OPA section
4202(b)(1)(B). Area Contingency Plans
were to be submitted to EPA no later
than February IB. 1962. Tbe Regional
Administrator will request each RRT to
review the appropriate Area
Contingency Plan and provide
recommendations regarding approval.
Tbe Regional Administrator*, however,
•hall approve Area Contingency Plana.
The Agency believea that RRTs ahould
aerve in an advisory role becauae their
expertise in oil spill response will be a
valuable asset to the Regional
Administrators in evaluating Area
Contingency Plana.
Rather than use the entire Inland Zone
of the Region as an Area, a Regional
Administrator may designate new Area*
and Area Committees or start a proceaa
to designate aubregional geographic
Areas and Area Committees. Some such
Areas may be deaignated during the
initial implementation of the area
contingency planning requirements,
while other* may be designated at a
later date. For example, one EPA Region
is considering designating 14 areas
covering the entire region. Other
Regions may act in accordance with the
designation of the initial Area while
considering subdesignations within that
Area.
Designation of Area Committees
I hereby designate the 13 individual
RRTs as the initial Area Committees. I
also plan to delegate the authority to the
Regional Administrators to designate a
different committee or committee
members. If a Regional Administrator
designates new Areas, the RRT will
serve as the Area Committee for the
balance of the RRT s area, unless the
Regional Administrator designates a
different committee for the balance of
the Region. The Regional Administrator
should consult with the RRT on A. sa .
designations, and appointments to Area
Committees.
For any areas other than the 13 RRT
areas, representatives of each agency
comprising the RRT should be
considered for membership on the Area
Committee. Each RRT agency may
recommend representatives to serve on
such Area Commiltee. EPA Regional
Administrators would appoint qualified
individuals to Area Committees for
subregional Areas designated. To
facilitate coordination between the two
organizations, the Regional
Administrator may designate RRT
representatives for membership on Area
Committees, especially for Federal and
Stale representation.
In addition to any RRT agency
representatives, ihere will be
appropriate representatives from each
Stale and from local government in the
Area, including representatives of State
Emergency Response Commisaiona
(SERCa] and Local Emergency Planning
Committee* (LEPCa) established under
the Emergency Planning and Community
Right-to-Know Act Furthermore, the
Area Committee may conault with other
appropriate representatives where the
knowledge and expertiae of theae
representative* may facilitate the work
of the Area Committee. Theae other
representative! may include facility
owner* or operator*, cleanup
contractor*, emergency planning and
response officiate, member* of
academia. environmental groups, and
other persons with a demonstrated
interest in environmental matters in the
Area. The primary purpose of an Area
Committee will be to develop a plan for
the Area under the aupervision of the
EPA OSC to anticipate and avoid
potential spill response problems prior
to an oil apill.
RRTs are composed of representatives
of the 14 Federal agencies having broad
environmental responsibilities. State
agency representatives. Indian tribes,
and local representatives (as arranged
by the States' representatives) RRTs are
Officially designated by the NCP for
interagency and intergovernmental
planning and coordination of
preparedness and response actions at
the regional level They are responsible
for developing Regional Contingency
Plans (RCPs) to address oil and
hazardous substance spills (40 CFR
300.135). The RRT/RCP structure was
developed over 20 years'ago and was
originally designed to address oil spills
and later expanded to include
hazardous substance releases. Hence.
RRTs have the desired composition,
functions, and experience to fulfill the
role of Area Committees.
In developing the guidance provided
in this notice for designating Areas and
Area Committees under CWA section
311 (j). the Agency has consulted
extensively with EPA Regional
representatives, the U.S Coast Guard,
and other interested agencies EPA is
interested in obtaining public comment
on this notice to ensure that it best
fulfills statutory objectives and
requirements, and to facilitate the
public's understanding of how Area
Committees will function.
Dated April 14.1992
William K Reilly.
Administrator.
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Federal Better / Vol. 57. No. SO / Friday. April 24. 1992 / Notice*
15201
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Coast Ouard
(CQOH-OIO)
Oil Pollution Act ot 1990; Designating
Area* For Area Committee*
AOENCY: Co»»t Guard. DOT.
action: Notice.
Summary: The Co*st Guard i» providing
notice of designated area* for which
Area Committees are required to
conduct local oil spill contingency
planning under the Oil Pollution Act of
1990. Other areas will be designated by
the Environmental Protection Agency in
a separate notice. Thi» division of
responsibility reflects the working
arrangements between the two agenciea
under existing national and regional oil
spill contingency planning. This notice
will permit planning to begin.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Pamela M. Pelcovits. Project Manager.
Oil Pollution Act Staff. Department of
Transportation. U.S. Coast Guard. 2100
Second St.. SW„ Washington. DC 20593-
0001. (202) 267-6403.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Oil
Pollution Act of 1990 (Pub. L 101-380)
(OPA 90) was enacted to reduce oil
spills and to improve the nation's
preparedness and ability to respond to
them OPA 90 creates a comprehensive
prevention, response, liability, and
comper.sstion regime for dealing with
vessel and facility-generated oil
pollution.
Subtitle (b) of title IV of OPA 90
amends section 311 of the Federal Water
Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1321)
(FWPCA) and contains certain stand
alone provisions requiring enhanced
response systems to clean up oil spills.
In particular, section 4202(a) of OPA 90
amends section 311(j) of the FWPCA, to
define the role of Area Committees in
the contingency planning process and
production of Area Contingency Plans
(ACPs). Each ACP must include worst
case scenarios and lists of equipment
and personnel that are available for the
removal of worst case spills. In case of
an oil spill, an ACP would be
implemented in conjunction with the
amended National Contingency Plan
(NCP), to be developed under section
311(d) of the FWPCA. as amended by
aection 4201 of OPA 90.
Section 4202(b)(1) of OPA 90 directs
the President to designate the areas for
which Area Committees (whose
members are to be appointed by the
President) are to prepare ACPs under
amended section 311 (j)(4) of the
FWPCA. Each Area Committee is to
submit an ACP toffee President by .«
February IB. 1992. lor approval.
Executive Order (EO) 12777 of 22
October 1991. delegate* the President'*
many reaponiibilitie* under OPA 90 to
appropriate executive agenciee.
Pursuant to thi* EO, the authority of the
Pretident to designate area* for the.
"coastal zone" is delegated to the I
Secretary of Transportation. The
Secretary has redelegated thi* authority
to the Commandant U.S. Coatt Guard.
The term "coastal zone." it defined in
the current NCP (40 CFR 300.5). to mean
all United States water* cubject to the
tide. United States waters of the Great
Lakes, specified port* and harbor* on
inland river*, and the water* of the
Exduiive Economic Zone (EEZ). The
Coast Guard'* Notice of Intent (56 FR
33481). which wai published on 22 July
1991. considered coastal zone area* to
be published in a later notice. *o that
advanced planning could be initiated to
meet the mandated deadline*.
In addition, under the EO. the
authority to designate area* for the
"inland zone." also defined in the NCP.
is delegated to the Administrator of the
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Accordingly, a separate notice to
designate areas for the "inland zone"
will be issued by the EPA.
The existing NCP divides the United
States, its territories, and its possessions
including portions of the high seas, into
13 areas of responsibility. Each of the 13
areas of responsibility is divided further
into coastal and inland zones. Tfate
areas correspond to the 10 standard
Federal regions with the exception of
the separate areas established for (1}
Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands
of Region II; (2) Alaska of Region X: and
(3) Hawaii, Guam. Northern Mariana
Islands. Pacific Island Government*,
and American Samoa of Region *X. Each
of these areas is covered by its own
Regional Response Team (RRT) and
Regional Contingency Plan (RCP).
The Coast Guard further divides the
United States, its territories, and its
possessions into 47 Captain of the Port
(COTP) zones which cover all of the
United States, including portions of the
high seas. Each COTP zone is described
in the CoBst Guard regulations at 33
CFR part 3. Within their respective
zones. COTPs and their representative*
enforce port safety, security, and marine
environmental protection regulations.
Each Coast Guard COTP is also the
predesignated Federal On-Scene
Coordinator (OSC) under the NCP for
the coastal portion of a COTP zone.
In the Coast Guard's Notice of Intent
(56 FR 33481). published on 22 July 1991.
it was indicated that the coastal 2one
areas would be called "Port Areas" due
to a different, and apecific meaning of
the term "area" for the Coatt Guard. In
reevaluating naming the coastal ton*
areas Tort Areas", we found it more
important to maintain conaittency and
avoid confusion within the National
Retpon*e System (NRS). rather than
internally within the Coatt Guard.
Therefore, the term "Area" will be uted
in lieu of the term "Port Area" in the
coattal tone at well at in the inland
zone.
The Coatt Guard hat designated as
areas, those portions of the COTP zones
which are within the coattal zone, for
which Area Committees will prepare
ACPi. The tpecific Area boundariet are
not litted in thit notice. The boundariet
for inland and coattal zonet have been
defined clearly by the Coatt Guard
COTPs and the ETA Regional
Administrators through Memoranda-of-
Underttanding. The precise boundaries
are described in the RCPs published for
each of the 13 areas of responsibility
under the NCP. The boundaries also are
found in the current local contingency
plan for each COTP. RCPs are available
for viewing at the Coast Guard District
and COTP Offices listed in Table I.
COTP local contingency plans within
each Coast Guard District are available
for viewing at each District Office and
at respective COTP Offices.
When published, the amended NCP
will delegate to each COTP as OSC the
authority to further divide an Area, to
address significant local requirements or
concerns. If an Area if divided, each
portion then will constitute a separate
Area for which a separate Area
Committee will prepare and submit a
separate ACP. Some Areas in the
coastal zone may be divided during the
initial implementation of the
contingency planning requirements of
OPA 90. while other Areas may be
divided at a later date.
By using COTP zones as a basis for
defining Areas, the Coast Guard will
meet the requirement of section
4202(b)(1) (of OPA 90). to ensure that all
navigable waters, adjoining shoreline*,
and waters of the EEZ. within the
coastal zone, are subject to an ACP.
The Coast Guard encourages
representatives of State and local
government agencies and interested
members of the public to contact the
Port Operations Department at COTP
Offices for further information
concerning OPA 90. including coastal
zone Area boundaries The addresses
and telephone numbers for COTP
Offices are listed in Table 1.
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Federal Register / Vol. 87. No. 60 / Friday. April 24. 1992 / Notice*
Deled Much 11.1992.
lX Haw.
lear Admin!. US Coon Guard. Chief. Offict
efMarint Softty. Security and Bnvironmtntol
Prottetiea.
•blf I.—L'-S Coast Guard District and
aplais of tba Part OtfioM
First Coait Cuard District Commander.
Coast Cuard Bldg. 406 Atlantic Ave. Boaton.
IA 02210-2206. 617/223-6441
ommanding Officer. Marine Safety Office
Portland. 76 Pear] St.. Portland. ME 04U2-.
_ 01B6. 207/7ao-S25i
ommanding Officer. Marine Safety Office
Providence. John O'Pastort Federal
Building. Providence. RJ 02903-1790.401/
ua-uu.
Captain of the Port Long bland Sound, c/o
USCC Croup. 120 Woodward Ave.. New
Haven. CT 06512-J4M. 203/468 4451
-ommanding Officer. Marine Safety Office
Boiton. 455 Commercial Street. Boston. MA
02139-1045. 617/223-3025
iptaia of tbt Port. New York, c/o USCC
Croup. Governors Island New York. NY
10004-5000. 212/666-7917
second Coatt Cuard District Commander.
'30 Olive Street. Si. Louis. MO 63103-2396.
4/539-2655
-ommanding Officer. Marine Safety Office
Si. Louis. Suite 1-215 1222 Spruce Sl. St.
Louis. MO 63103-2635. 314/536-3091
immanding Officer Marine Safety Office
Huntington. 1415 t'l Ave.. Huntington. WV
25701-2420. 304/529-5524
icmmandint Officer Marine Safety Office
'.ouisville. Room 360. 60C Martin Luther
02/582-5194
Commanding Officer. Marine Safety Office
Paducah. PO Box 7509 20C Katterjohn
31dg.. 1501 Broadway. Padjcak. KY 42002-
'509. 502/442-1621
mmer.ding Officer. Marine Safety Office
Memphis Suite 1305. 20C Jefferson Ave-
Memphis. TN 3E103-23X 901/544-3941
mmandirvg Officer. Marine Safety Office
>;tliburgh Suite 700 Kouman Bldg..
."orbes Ave 6 Star.wick St.. Pittsburgh. PA
15222-1371. 412/644-5806
¦'th Coatt Cuard District. Commander.
Jera! Bidg . 431 Craw-ford St.. Portsmouth.
. 23704-5004. &X/3&&-6&34
ommanding Officer. Marine Safety Office
Baltimore. Customhouse. 40 S Cay St.
ialtimore. MD 21202-4022. 301/962-5121
mnandir.g Officer, Marine Safety Office.
»>hi]edi!phia. 1 Waihmgicn Ave..
Philadelphia. PA 19147-4395. 215/271-4803
-trjnanding Officer Merine Safety Office
tampion Roadi Norfolk federa! Bidg . 200
Jrtr.by St. Norfolk. VA 23510-1686. 804/
441-3302
ommandag Officer. Msnne Safety Office
"ViJmL-.g'.on. Suite 500 272 N. Front St..
Vjlmington. NC 264C1-39G7. 9:5/343-4882
Seventh Coast Cuard District Commander.
Brickell Plaza Bld|.. 909 SX lit Ave. Miami.
FL UDi-aoso. *05/sa»-««5i
Commanding Officer. Marine Safety Office
Miami. 155 S. Miami Ave- Miami. FL
Ul»-ltOt XS/i9MWl
Commanding Officer. Marine Safety Office
Jacksonville. Room >13.2831 Talleyrand
Ave. Jacksonville. FL 32206-3497. 904/791-
2640
Commanding Officer. Marine Safety Office
Tampa. 155 Columbia Dr. Tampa. FL
33806-3598. 813/228-2194
Commandint Officer. Marine Safety Office
Charleston. 186 Tradd Su Charleston. SC
29401-1899. 803/724-6689
Commandint Officer. Marine Safety Office
Savannah. P.O. Box >191. Savannah. CA
31412-6191.912/944-4371
Commandint Officer. Marine Safety Office
San Juan. P.O. Box S-3666. Old San Juan.
PR. 00902-3886.609/944-2897
Eighth Coast Cuard District. Commander.
Kale Boggt Federal Bldg.. nn 1331.501
Magazine St.. New Orleans. LA 70130-3396.
504/589-6901
Commandint Officer. Marine Safety Office
New Orleans. Tidewater Bldt • 1440 Canal
Street. New Orleans. LA 70112-2711. 504/
569-4256
Commandint Officer. Marine Safety Office
Corpus Christi. P O Box 1621. Corpus
Chnsti. TX 78403-1621. 512/688-4162
Commanding Officer. Marine Safety Office
Houston. P O Box 446. Catena Park. TX
77547-0446. 713/671-5122
Commandint Officer. Marine Safety Office
Port Arthur. Federa! Bldg.. 2875 75th St. 6
Hwy 69. Por, Arthur. TX 77640-2099. 409/
723-6506
Commanding Officer. Marine Safety Office
Morgan City, rm 232. 800 David Dr.. Morgan
City. LA. 70360-1304. 504/364-2406
Commanding Officer. Marine Safety Office
Calveston. Post Office Bldg nr.. 313. 601
Rosenberg Calveston. TX 77550-1705.409/
766-3676
Commanding Officer. Marine Safety Office
Mobile. P.O Box 2924. Mobile AL 36652-
2924. 205/690-2286
Ninth Coast Cuard District. Commander. 1240
E. 9lh Street. Cleveland. OH 44199-2060.216/
552-4994
Commanding Officer. Marine Safety Office
Buffalo. Rm 1111. Federal Bldg.. Ill Weal
Huron St.. Buffalo. NT 14202-2395. 716/646-
4166
Commanding Officer. Marine Safety Office
Cleveland 1055 East 9th St.. Cleveland. OH
44114-1092. 216/522-4405
Commanding Officer. Marine Safety Office
Duluth. Canal Park. Duluth. MJ 55802-2352.
218/720-5286
Commanding Officer. Marine Safety Office
Milwaukee. 2420 S Lincoln Memorial Dr..
Milwaukee. YV1 53207-1997.414/747-7159
Commanding Officer. Marine Safety Office
Toledo Rm. 101. Federal Bldg- 234 Summit
SU Toledo. OH 43804-1590 419/259-6372
Commanding Officer. Marine Safety Office
Chieago. 610 S. Canal St- Chieago. IL
80607*4573.312/353-3627
Commanding Officer. Marine Safety Office
Detroit Ft of Ml Elliot Ave- Detroit Ml
48207*4380. 313/566-9496
Captain of the Port Grand Haven, c/e USCC
Croup. 650 Harbor Ave- Grand Haven. MI
49417.616/647-4504
Caputs of the Port Sault Ste. Marie, c/o
USCC Croup. Sault Ste. Marie. ML 49763-
9501.906/372-3210
Eleventh Coast Cuard District Commander.
400 Oceangate. Long Beach. CA 90622^399.
213/499-5330
Commanding Officer. Marinr Safety Office
Long Beach. Los Angeles/Long Beach. 165
N. Pico Ave.. Long Beach. CA 90602-1096.
213/499-5573
Commanding Officer. Marine Safety Office
San Francisco. Bldg 14 Coast Cuard Island.
Alameda. CA 94501-5100.415/437-3062
Commanding Officer. Marine Safety Office.
San Diego. 2710 N. Harbor Dr., Saa Diego.
• CA 92101-1064. 619/557-5677
Thirteenth Coast Cuard District Commander.
Jackson Federal Bldg.. 915 Second Ave.
Seattle. WA 98174-1067.206/442-5233
Commanding Officer. Marine Safety Office
Portland. 6767 N. Basin Avenue. Portland.
OR 97217-3929. 503/240-0317
Commanding Officer. Marine Safety Office
Puget Sound Bldg 1/Pier 36.151C Alaskan
Way S . Seattle. WA 98134-1192. 206/286-
S530
Fourteenth Coast Cuard District
Commander. 9th Floor, room 9153. Prince
Kalanianacle Federal Bldg . 300 Ala Moana
Blvd.. Hcnolulu. HI 96650-4962. 636/541-2114
Commanding Officer. Marine Safety Office
Honolulu. Rm 1. 433 Ala Moana Blvd.
Honolulu. HI 96613-^909. 80S/541-2066
Commanding Officer. Marine Safety Office
Cuam. Box 176. FPO San Francisco. CA.
96630/5000. 671/477-3340
Seventeenth Coast Cuard Commander. P.O.
Box 3-5000. Juneau. AK 99802-1217.907/463-
2210
Commanding Officer. Marine Safety Office
Juneau. Suite 2A. 2760 Sherwood Ln.
Juneau. AK 99801-6545. 907/586-7266
Commanding Officer. Marine Safety Office
Valdez. P.O. Box 486. Valdez. AX 99666-
0486. 907/835-4791
Commanding Officer. Marine Safety Office
Anchorage. Federa! Bldg 6 U.S.
Courthouse Box 17. 701 C St.. Anchorage.
AK 99513-0065. 907/271-6137
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Section 1: 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.
A. Facility Response Plans
Certain facilities which pose a substantial threat to the environment, in
order to be granted approval to operate without an approved Facility
Response Plan, have provided certification that they have ensured by
contract or other approved means, the resources capable of removing a worst
case discharge from their facility. In Region II, facilities which have been
determined to pose such a risk have provided adequate certification.
Currently, 48 facilities have not yet provided an adequate certification. All
Facility Response Plans will be reviewed for approval. This review will
insure adequate resources are available to remove a facility WCD. Among
the requirements for approval, Facility Response Plans will also be required
to be integrated with Local Emergency Plans, and prepared under the
Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA).
B. Local Emergency Plans
The authority and responsibility for planning and exercising local emergency
plans is vested at the local government level, through the requirements of
EPCRA The State, localities and industry have the most detailed
knowledge of the local area and the resources at risk. Accordingly, LEPCs
are in the best position to develop plans which adequately address hazards
in their community. In the future, as (NYSDEC) Regional annexes are
developed for smaller areas, Area Committee membership and participation
in future planning will be solicited from LEPCs and appropriate local
responders.
Adequacy to remove a WCD is currently addressed through existing contingency
plans and guidance manuals. The New York/New Jersey Regional Contingency
Plan outlines resources available to the OSC from RRT agencies, as well as
identifies regional response policies. The Local Contingency Plan outlines
resources available from outside of RRT agencies, and EPA internal response
protocols are outlined in the OSC Guidance Manual. The New York State Spill
Response Guidance Manual is available. This Area Contingency plan also lists
resources which are not found in any of the referenced plans.
Discussions with Area Committee members for New York State concerning the
definition of a WCD, has revealed a need for several categories of WCDs in
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different geographic areas. Sources of include: pipelines, bulk storage facilities, and
railroad tank cars. In assessing the adequacy of removal of these spills, the
equipment section of this plan includes contractors from outside of the state which
may be accessed for additional equipment.
Reference is also made to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 5, "Response
Plan for Discharges of Oil and Hazardous Substances" for coordination of wildlife
protection, rescue, and rehabilitation.
During any large-scale response efforts, including a Worst Case Discharge, multiple
agency response coordination is proposed to be organized among EPA Region II,
State, and local government organizations, and the responsible party. Appropriate
on-scene officials of each agency shall participate in the coordination of the
decision-making process during the response. The following roles and
responsibilities are commonly shared objectives of the overall response
management.
(1) Public Affairs - Coordination and distribution of all media releases,
community fact sheets and the scheduling of press conferences and public
meetings related to the incident.
(2) Federal/State Liaison - Coordinating with outside agencies, individuals,
or groups involved in the response.
(3) Health and Safety - Responsible for compliance with applicable safety
laws and regulations. Also responsible for assessing hazardous and unsafe
situations and developing measures for assuring personnel safety. May also
include the coordination, preparation and issuance of health advisories to the
public.
(4) Response Log - Responsible for recording the chronology of events and
documenting all pertinent activities relating to the spill. All pertinent
message traffic, correspondence, etc. should.be included in this
documentation.
(5) Response Operation - Responsible for management of the tactical
response to the discharge, including containment and cleanup efforts.
(6) Planning - Responsible for the development of strategies for the
containment and cleanup of the discharge.
(7) Logistics - Responsible for ensuring that the necessary personnel and
equipment are obtained and delivered to conduct response operations.
(8) Finance - Responsible for the accounting management of Fund
expenditures, including documentation for claims and cost recovery.
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(9) Enforcement - Issuing Field Notice of Federal Interest to potentially
responsible parties, coordinating criminal and civil enforcement activities.
The typical decision-making body will at a minimum include the OSC, State
OSC, and potentially responsible party. It is imperative that all affected
governmental officials participate in this decision-making process. Past
incident responses have included State Police, fire departments, local police
departments, representatives of the Mayor or Town Administrator, County
officials, local health departments, emergency management officials,
department of public works, sewage treatment plant managers and school
administrators.
In order to facilitate implementing this response coordination structure,
especially among those agencies which are not familiar with this command
structure, response coordination meetings should be held between response
organizations. The frequency of these meetings will vary with the
complexity of the incident, but are typically held twice a day for major
incidents. All affected governmental agencies will be asked to participate in
these meetings and issues will be presented and resolved with concurrence
by all involved. If concurrence cannot be reached, the majority opinion will
usually prevail, unless it is in violation with federal or state law, regulation
or guidance. If concurrence cannot be reached between the OSC and State
OSC, the issue will be raised to the Regional Response Team (RRT) by
activating the RRT members who represent the agencies responding and on-
scene.
Fire fighting, evacuation, crowd and traffic control and other public safety
issues are typically not within the OSCs realm of responsibility or authority.
These authorities will rest with state and/or local officials and need to be
effectively coordinated in order to minimize disruption to appropriate
officials executing their responsibilities.
In addition to joint coordination each governmental response agency will
acknowledge internal response coordination requirements and authorities
conferred to it by regulation or law.
Future activities in addressing adequacy in response to a WCD will be developed
with greater Area Committee involvement. Region II has initiated dialogue with
the NYSDEC Bureau of Spill Response and Prevention concerning an integrated
response to such a discharge. Accordingly NYSDEC will request, through each
Regional office, a description of a WCD for each of the nine NYSDEC Regions.
These will be evaluated by the Area Committee and a number of separate types of
WCD, based upon the scenarios, will be further evaluated for adequacy of an
integrated response of government, industry and private and non-profit
organizations.
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A formal Unified Command Structure will be developed among appropriate
response organizations.
PREVENTION OF OIL SPILLS
In terms of prevention of oil spills, regardless of size, the Spill Prevention, Control,
and Countermeasures (SPCC) Program, administered through EPA, requires all
non-transportation-related facilities within EPA's jurisdiction, to develop plans
necessary to contain a discharge of oil and prevent it from reaching navigable
waters. This program is much broader than contingency planning. In New York
State, an estimated 20,000 facilities are regulated under this program, including
every facility which has been determined to pose significant and substantial harm
to the environment, and is thus 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, most notable secondary
containment systems, 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
handing of hazardous materials. The Minerals Management Service of the
Department of the Interior is also responsible for certain off-shore fixed facilities.
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Section 2:
The Geographic Area covered by the Plan,
including areas of special economic or environmental importance
SENSITIVE ENVIRONMENTS
Section 4202 (a)(4)(C)(ii) requires each Area Contingency Plan to describe the
areas covered by the plan, including the areas of special economic or environmental
importance that might be damaged by a discharge.
Sensitive environments for the purposes of area contingency planning include
certain specified lands of federal or state stewardship. Such lands include
wetlands, national forests, national conservation areas, various state lands,
biological resource areas, and sources of drinking water. Also considered sensitive
environments are designated Critical Habitats for Endangered/Threatened Species
and Protected Marine Sanctuary and Estuaiy Reserves. These areas are
considered sensitive because they offer habitat to fish and wildlife, are critical
habitat, are areas designated for protection under a state or federal policy, contain
significant biological resources other than fish and wildlife, or are more susceptible
to adverse impacts from oil or specific countermeasures. Water bodies that are
utilized for drinking water are considered a sensitive environment because of the
direct and dependent relationship of the water bodies to the overall quality of the
ecosystem. The criteria for the environmentally sensitive areas for this Area
Contingency Plan are those listed in Appendix of the proposed Facility Response
Plan Regulation for on-shore non-transportation-related facilities (58 FR 8824).
The areas which meet this criteria in New York State are identified at the end of
this section.
The mapping to support this task in this initial Area Contingency Plan is
rudimentary, as the format presented in this plan is intended to serve until the
Region II a Geographic Information System (GIS) database becomes available for
the long term mapping support "format". Included as an appendix to this Area
Contingency Plan are base maps with overlays which diagram the following
information:
a) OPA "Significant and Substantial Harm" facilities
b) crude oil and refined product pipelines
c) bulk hazardous cargo rail lines
d) watershed boundaries & canal systems
e) counties & NYSDEC Regional boundaries
f) USCG District and Captain of the Port zones
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EPA Region II has established an Arc/INFO GIS system for acquisition and
application of geographic data for all Regional programs. The Region has
performed a data needs analysis/data development plan for oil spill planning and
response activities which identifies: data that are currently available, data that
must be developed or acquired from other organizations, and equipment and
software that will be required to support emergency response programs. The
Regional database currently includes U.S. Census Bureau TIGER street address,
census blocks, census tracts, hydrography, railroads, roads, 1990 census data, USGS
Geographic Names Information System (buildings, physical features, and
landmarks), EPA regulated facilities and monitoring locations, state-identified
hazardous waste sites, and New York Department of Transportation digital maps.
Based on the data development plan, the Region has funded the following data
development initiatives:
o Digital Orthophotoquads (DOQs) Development: The Emergency Response
Program, administered by the Response and Prevention Branch of EPA
Region II, is providing funding to provide base coverages for Digital
Orthophotoquads (DOQs) for all of Region II. DOQs provide distortion free
high resolution photography that can be integrated into the regional GIS.
They provide an up-to-date cartographic reference, or base map for creating
and updating other data layers (such as wetlands, land use/land cover,
streams, and roads). These provide a vivid background coverage for GIS
analysis and maps. FY'93 funds will be used to enter into Interagency
Agreements (IAGs) with the National Mapping Division of the U.S.
Geological Survey USGS to develop digital orthophotoquads for Puerto Rico,
the Virgin Islands and New York State. Costs would be split with USGS and
the EPA share would be $256,308 for a National Aerial Photography
Program overflight of New York State, and $191,460 for development of
DOQs.
New York State: The DOQs for New York State developed under the
IAG with USGS will cover a small portion of the state (approximately
3%). They will be developed from the NAPP photography, and be
used as examples of the data in working with other federal and state,
agencies to fund DOQ development for the entire state.
New Jersey: DOQs for New Jersey are under development under a
contract between NJDEPE and Markhurd Corporation, which has
been given distribution rights by the state. The statewide data set
will be completed early in the fall, and acquisition of the data should
be a priority for FY'94.
Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands: The IAG with USGS provides for
development of complete DOQ coverage for Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Virgin Islands.
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In addition to IAGs established for the acquisition of DOQs as the base layer, a
number of other IAGs and grants are being funded for the digitization and
development of additional data. Such additional data coverages which are to be
funded for acquisition include drinking water intake data, oil pipelines, facility
locations, federal public lands, and wetlands. Additionally, other coverages specific
to each state may also be acquired from other agencies and added to the Regional
database in the near future:
For New York, this includes NYSDEC Fish and Wildlife eco-zones, wildlife
management units, state-regulated freshwater wetlands, National Heritage
Program lands, and completion of 1:24,000 scale hydrography data.
For New Jersey, additional data coverages include geology, soils, flood-prone
areas, land use/land cover, state freshwater wetlands (based on 1986 aerial
photography), 1:24,000 hydrography, and surface water intakes.
For Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands additional data coverages include
hydrography, transportation, topography, geology, land use and soils.
The following other sources are available, although not in a format which is
currently amenable for hard copy inclusion in this Area Contingency Plan. The
following information is maintained by EPA Region II.
1. Water Resources Data for New Jersey. New York. Puerto Rico, and the US
Virgin Islands for Water Year 1992
These Documents have been compiled by USGS and are distributed by The
National Technical Information Service. Information available in these
references include: Location of streams, lakes, and rivers with flow rates,
locations of major fisheries and hatcheries, and locations of all stream
diversions including municipal and industrial water intake with the flow rate
of the intake as well as the purpose for the intake. Additionally, the intakes
are located by latitudinal and longitudinal coordinates.
2. Wetlands Maps
Region II currently maintains a set of the Fish & Wildlife Service, wetlands
maps for New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico, and the USVI. (Some of these
maps are missing and are in the process of being procured). These maps in
almost every case are available in 1:24 scale.
3. Flood Maps
Region II currently has a complete set of flood maps put out by the US
Federal Emergency Management Agency and the US Department of Housing
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and Urban Development. In each area of the Region these maps are broken
differently, in some cases by Town and in some cases by County.
4. Atlantic Coast Ecological Inventory Maps
These maps are currently available at the EPA Edison office, are published
by the US Fish and Wildlife Service. Information that is available on these
maps include: locations of migratory animals, and locations of fisheries and
hatcheries (relative completeness of this information is unknown).
FUTURE ACTIVITIES
Ultimately, all geographic-based information required for oil and hazardous
substance pollution response support will be digitized and maintained in the GIS
database. Although GIS data will be made available digitally to all government
agencies represented on the Area Committee, the primaiy function for GIS in
support of Area Contingency Planning is to develop useful maps for support of the
Area Contingency Plans. It is expected that this would be in the form of hard copy
maps.
Future versions of the Area Contingency Plan will also include descriptions of
environmentally sensitive areas not proposed in federal regulation, but offered by
other Committee member offices, as well as environmental organizations. Area
Committee members may also identify additional areas that require planning for
protection which would be incorporated into an ACP. Under separate rule-making
for Facility Response Plans, EPA Regional Administrators would have the
authority to determine, on a case-by-case basis, additional areas that possess
ecological value, such as unique local areas or habitats. This determination would
be based upon Area Committee recommendation. All sensitive environments
included in the Area Contingency Plan are required to be similarly planned for by
regulated facilities under the Facility Response Plan requirements under OPA.
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GUIDE TO IDENTIFICATION OF
INLAND SENSITIVE AREAS
IN NEW YORK STATE
1. The following list was developed to include the following areas: wetlands,
critical habitat for endangered/threatened species, habitat used by
endangered/ threatened species, national parks, state/local.parks, federal
wilderness areas, clean lakes program critical areas, national monuments,
national recreational areas, national preserves, national wildlife refuges,
national river reaches designated as recreational, federal designated wild and
scenic rivers, state/local designated wild and scenic rivers, national
conservation areas, hatcheries, waterfowl management areas, areas of
critical environmental concern, national forests, and state/local forests.
2. The majority of these areas are designated by Federal 'or State agencies and
legislative bodies. When available, the responsible agency, address, contact
and phone number is included for the particular sensitive area or areas.
3. Individual sensitive areas are numbered with Roman and Arabic numbers to
be used in the future to cross reference with map information.
4. Wetlands, as defined in 40 CFR 230.3, pose a difficulty in listing because
most are not designated and named. Not all wetlands in U.S. EPA Region II
have been identified and even less have been computer digitized.
5. Habitat for endangered and threatened species is determined by animal
sightings or signs of species of the Federal list of Endangered and
Threatened Wildlife and Plants (50 CFR 17.11 and 17.12). This information
is often general due to lack of knowledge 8bout the particular species or the
attempt to keep a rare species' location nonspecific.
6. Areas considered environmentally sensitive will change as the various
Federal and State agencies responsible for designating the areas periodically
update their lists. This directory will need to be updated accordingly.
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INLAND SENSITIVE AREAS
of
THE STATE OF NEW YORK
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I WETLANDS:
U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI)
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
4401 N. Fairfax Dr., Rm. 412
Arlington, VA 22203
Contact • David Dall
(703) 358-2201
The National Wetlands Inventory Project provides digitized mapping information of wetland
areas in the State of New York.
II CRITICAL HABITAT FOR ENDANGERED/THREATENED SPECIES:
None designated in the State of New York,
ill HABITAT USED BY ENDANGERED/THREATENED SPECIES:
U.S. Department of the Interior
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
3817 Luker Road
Cortland, NY 13045
Contact • Mark Klough
(607) 753-9334
111-1 Hudson River and other Atlantic coastal rivers inhabited by the endangered shortnose
sturgeon lAcipenser BrevirosUum).
111-2 The entire state inhabited by the endangered bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephglus).
UI-3 The entire state (reestablishment to former breeding range in progress) inhabited by the
endangered peregrine falcon (Fa/co peregrinus)
111-4 For the Great Lakes watershed the piping plover (Charadrius metodus1 is considered
endangered and for coastal New York it has been deemed threatened.
111-5 Southeastern coastal portions of the State inhabited by the endangered roseate term (Sterna
dougallii tiougaHii).
111-6 The entire state inhabited by the endangered Indiana bat (Myotis sodatis).
111-7 The entire state by the endangered (probably extinct) eastern cougar (Felis concolor cougar).
Hl-8 Madison County inhabited by the threatened Chittenango ovate amber snail (Succinea
chittenangoensis).
1H-9 Orange County (Lower Neversink River) inhabited by the endangered dwarf wedge mussel
(Alasmidonta heterodon).
111-10 Albany, Saratoga, Warren, and Schenectady Counties inhabited by the endangered Karner
blue butterfly (Lycaeides melissa samuelis).
111-11 Ulster, Sullivan and Delaware Counties inhabited by the threatened northern wild monkshood
lAconitum noveboracense).
111-12 The entire state inhabited by the endangered small whorled pogonia (Isotria medeoloides).
111-13 Staten Island inhabited by the threatened, presumed extirpated in the state, swamp pink
(He'.onias bulla la).
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UI-14
Nassau and Suffolk Counties inhabited by the endangered sandplain gerardia iAga/inis acuta).
111-15 Onondaga and Madison Counties inhabited by the threatened American hart's-tongue fern
[Phyllitis scolopendrium var. americana).
111-16 New York, but not relocated in the state, inhabited by the threatened eastern prairie fringed
orchid (Platanthera teucophea).
111-17 New York, but not relocated in the state, inhabited by the endangered northeastern bulrush
(Scirpus ancistrochaetus).
llt-18 West shore of Seneca Lake inhabited by the threatened Leedy's Roseroot [Seduw
integrifolium ssp. Leetfyi).
111-19 Atlantic coastal plain beaches inhabited by the threatened seabeach amaranth \Amaranthus
pumilus).
tV NATIONAL PARKS:
IV-l Saratoga National Historic
Park
National Park Service
R.D. 2. Box 33
Stillwater, NY 12170
IV-2 Women's Rights National
Historic Park
National Park Service
P.O. Box 70
Seneca Falls, NY 13148
V STATE PARKS:
New York State Office of Parks,
Recreation and Historic Preservation
Empire State Plaza, Agency Bldg. 1
Albany, NY 12238-0001
(518) 474-0456
In addition to the two parks noted below, there are more than 200 other parks and historic
sites in New York's state park system.
V-1 Adirondack Park (six million acres)
V-2 Catskills Park (600,000 acres)
VI FEDERAL WILDERNESS AREAS:
VI-1 Fire Island
(Within the Fire Island
National Seashore Recreation
Area)
National Park Service
120 Laurel St
Patchoque, NY 11772
VII CLEAN LAKES PROGRAM CRITICAL AREAS:
U.S. EPA Regional Office
New York, NY 102788
(212) 264-8708
New York Contact Jay Bloomfield,
NYSDEC
(518) 457-1254
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VIM
Belmont Lake
Vll-2 Lake Champlain
VII-3 Collins Lake
VII-4 Greenwood Lake
VII-5 Onondaga Lake
VII-6 Saratoga Lake
VII-7 Van Cortlandt Park Lake
VII-8 Lake George
Vll-9 Chautaugua Lake
VII-10 Otsego Lake
NATIONAL MONUMENTS:
VllM Castle Clinton National
Monument Manhattan Sites
VIII-2 Eleanor Roosevelt National
Historic Site
VIII-3 Federal Hall National
Memorial Manhattan
Sites
VIII-4 Fort Stanwtz National
Monument
VIII-5 General Grant National
Memorial
VIII-6 Hamilton Grange National
Memorial
VIII-7 Home of Franklin D.
Roosevelt National
Historic Site
VIII-8 Martin van Buren National
Historic Site
VIII-9 Sagamore Hill National
Historic Site
National Park Service
26 Wall St
New York, NY 10005
National Park Service
2^9 Albany Post Rd
Hyde Park, NY 12538
National Park Service
26 Wall St
New York, NY 10005
National Park Service
112 E Park St
Rome, NY 13440
National Park Service
122nd St & Riverside Dr
New York, NY 10027
National Park Service
287 Convent Ave
New York, NY 10031
National Park Service
249 Albany Post Rd
Hyde Park, NY 12538
National Park Service
P.O. Box 546, Rt. 9H
Kinderhook. NY 12105
National Park Service
20 Sagamore Hill Rd
Oyster Bay, NY 11771
VIII-10 Saint Paul's Church National
National Park Service
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Historic Site
VIII-11 Statue of Liberty National
Monument (NY & NJ)
Vlll-12 Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace
National Historic Site
VIII-13 Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural
National Historic Site
IX NATIONAL RECREATIONAL AREAS:
IX-1 Fire Island National
Seashore
1X-2 Gateway National Recreation
Area (NY & NJ)
X NATIONAL PRESERVES:
None designated in the State of New York,
XI NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGES (NWR):
XI-1 Amagansett
XI-2 Conscience Point
XI-3 Elizabeth Point
XI-4 Iroquois NWR
XI-5 Long Island Refuge
Complex
897 S Columbus Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
National Park Service
Liberty Island
New York, NY 10004
National Park Service
28E 20th St
New York, NY 10003
National Park Service
641 Delaware Ave
Buffalo, NY 12538
National Park Service
120 Laurel St
Patchoque, NY 11772
National Park Service
Floyd Bennett Field
Bidg. 69
Brooklyn, NY 11234
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Atlantic Ave
Amagansett, NY
(516) 286-0485
U.S. Fish & Wilcilife Service
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
•1101 Cagey Road
P.O. Box 517
Alabama, NY 14003
Refuge Manager - Don Tiller
(7161 948-9154
or
(716) 948-5445
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
P.O. Box 21
Shirley, NY 11967
Refuge Manager - Tom Stewart
(516) 286-0485
XI-6
Montezuma NWR
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
3395 Rt 5/20 East
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Seneca Falls,, NY 13148
Refuge Manager • Gene Hacked
(315) 568-5987
XI-7 Oyster Bay NWR
XI-8 Seatuck NWR
XI-9 Target Rock
XI-10 Wertheim
XI-11 FM Interest
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
(See Long Island Refuge]
Asst Refuge Manager •
William Kolodnicki
(516) 271-2409
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
[See Wertheim]
(516) 581-1538
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Smith Rd
P.O. Box 21
Shirley. NY 11967
(516) 286-0485
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
XI-12 Elizabeth A. Morton NWR
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Noyac Rd
Sag Harbor, NY 11963
(516) 286-0485
XII NATIONAL RIVER REACHES DESIGNATED AS RECREATIONAL:
XII-1 Delaware (Upper) River National Park Service
(NY & PA) P.O. Box C
Narrowsburg, NY 12764
XIII FEDERAL DESIGNATED WILD AND SCENIC RIVERS:
XIII-1 Delaware (Upper) River National Park Service
(NY & PA) P.O. Box C
Narrowsburg, NY 12764
XIII-2 Delaware (Middle) River National Park Service
(NY, PA & NJ) c/o Delaware Water Gap
National Recreation Area
Bushkill, PA 18324
XIV STATE DESIGNATED WILD AND SCENIC RIVERS:
New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation
Division of Lands and Forests
50 Wolf Rd., Albany, NY 12233-4255
Contact - Gary Ives
(518) 457-7433
Wild Rivers
XIV-1 Cedar River • Approximately seven miles from the southwest boundary of Lot 82, Township
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17, Totten and Crossfield's Purchase to the Hamilton County line.
X1V-2 Cedar River • Approximately seven and three-tenths miles from the outlet of Cedar Lakes to a
point where a road crosses the river approximately one and one-half miles upstream of Cedar
River flow.
XIV-3 Cold River - Approximately fourteen miles from the Duck Hole to the confluence with the
Raquette River and the entire three mile length of Ouluska Pass Brook.
XIV-4 Hudson River - Approximately ten and one-half miles from the confluence of the Cedar River
to the confluence with Boreas River.
XIV-5 Indian River - Approximately thirteen miles from Brook Trout Lake to the confluence with the
south branch of the Moose River.
XIV-6 Kunjamuk River - Approximately eight miles from the outlet of South Pond to a fish barrier
dam near the southwest boundary of Lot 9, Township 1, Gorton Tract.
XIV-7 Opalescent River - Approximately eleven miles from Flowed Lands to the confluence with the
Hudson River.
XIV-8 Main Branch of the Oswegatchie River - Approximately eighteen and one-half miles from the
Partlow Mill Dam to the southernmost boundary between private and state land at Inlet.
XIV-9 Middle Branch of the Oswegatchie River - Approximately fourteen and one-half miles from the
north boundary of Lot 27, Watson's East Triangle to a point one mile downstream of the
confluence with Wolf Creek.
XIV-10 Piseco Outlet - Approximately four and one-fifth miles from a point one-half mile east of the
Route 10 bridge crossing to the confluence with the West Branch of the Sacandaga River.
XIV-11 East Branch of the Sacandaga River - Approximately eleven and one-half miles from
Botheration Pond to a point one-half mile above the confluence with Cook Brook.
XIV-12 West Branch of the Sacandaga River - Approximately nine miles from the source near Silver
Lake Mountain to the Silver Lake wilderness boundary near Route 10 and approximately two
and seven-tenths miles from the confluence with Cow Creek to the confluence with Piseco
outlet.
XIV-13 West Branch of the Sacandaga River - Approximately seven miles from the confluence of the
Piseco Lake outlet to the confluence with Dugway Creek.
XIV-14 West Canada Creek - Approximately eight miles from Mud Lake to the Old Mitchell dam site.
XIV-15 South Branch of West Canada Creek - Approximately five and nine-tenths miles from the
headwaters near T-Lake Falls to a footbridge crossing located approximately one mile
upstream of the Floe.
Scenic Rivers
XIV-16 Ampersand Brook - Approximately eight miles from Ampersand Pond to the confluence with
the Raquette River.
XiV-17 Ausable River - Approximately nine miles from Marcy swamp to St. Hubert's.
XIV-18 Black River - Approximately seven and eight-tenths miles from the point where Farr Road
crosses the river to the point where the river intersects the Adirondack Park Boundary.
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XIV-19 Blue Mountain Stream • Approximately nine miles from the outlet of Clear Pond to the
confluence with Pleasant Lake stream.
XIV-20 Bog River - Approximately seven and three-tenths miles from the dam below Hitchins Pond to
Bio Tupper Lake.
XIV-21 Boreas River • Approximately eleven and one-half miles from Cheney Pond to the confluence
with the Hudson River.
XIV-22 Bouquet River • Approximately six miles of the North Fork from the headwaters on Dial
Mountain to the bridge on Route 73. Approximately five and one-half miles of the South Fork
from the headwaters to the bridge on Route 73.
XIV-23 Carmens River - Approximately two and one-quarter miles from its headwaters at the north
boundary of Cathedral Pine Park, Suffolk County, southerly to its intersection with the
southern boundary of Camp Sobaco.
XIV-24 Carmens River - Approximately two and one-half miles from Yaphank Avenue, Suffolk
County, southerly to the Concrete Wing Dam in Southhaven Park.
XIV-25 Carmens River - Approximately two and one-half miles from the south side of Sunrise
highway, Suffolk County, southerly to the mouth of the river (a line between Long Point and
Sandy Point) at its confluence with Great South Bay.
XIV-26 Cedar River • Approximately five miles from the Hamilton County line to the confluence with
the Hudson River.
XIV-27 Cedar River - Approximately ten miles from a point where a road crosses the river one and
one-half miles upstream of Cedar River flow to a point where a southerly extension of the
northeast state land boundary of Lot 96, Township 33, Totten and Crossfield's Purchase,
would intersect the river.
XIV-28 Deer River - Approximately six and two-tenths miles from the outlet of Deer River flow to a
point where the river intersects the Adirondack Park boundary.
XIV-29 East Canada Creek - Approximately twenty and nine-tenths miles from Powley Place to a
point at which the creek intersects the Adirondack Park Boundary near Sprite Creek at the
southwest corner of Lot 45, Town of Oppenheim, Lott and Low's Patent.
XIV-30 Genesse River - Within Letchworth State Park.
XIV-31 Middle Branch of the Grasse River - Approximately fourteen and one-half miles from the
confluence of Blue Mountain stream and Pleasant Lake stream to the confluence of the South
Branch of the Grasse River.
XIV-32 North Branch of the Grasse River - Approximately twenty-five and four-tenths miles from the
outlet of Church Pond to a point where the North Branch intersects the Adirondack Park.
XIV-33 South Branch of the Grasse River - Approximately thirty-five and two-tenths miles from the
outlet of Center Pond to the confluence with the outlet of Allen Pond, and approximately
three and seven-tenths miles from the most southerly point where the South Branch of the
Grasse River intersects the Adirondack Park boundary, north to the confluence with the
Middle Branch of the Grasse River.
XIV-34 Hudson River - Approximately nine miles from the hamlet of Newcomb to the confluence with
the Cedar River and approximately four miles from the confluence with the Boreas River to a
point one mile north of the hamlet of North River.
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XIV-35 Independence River • Approximately twenty-six miles from the outlet of Little Independence
Pond to the point where the Sperryville Bridge crosses the river.
XIV-36 Jordan River - Approximately eighteen miles from the outlet of Marsh Pond to Carry Falls
Reservoir.
XIV-37 Kunjamuk River - Approximately ten and four-tenths miles from a fish barrier dam near the
southwest boundary of Lot 9, Township 31, Gorton Tract, to the confluence with the
Sacandaga River.
XIV-38 Long Pond Outlet • Approximately sixteen miles from the outlet of Long Pond to the
confluence with the west Branch of the St. Regis River.
XIV-39 Marion River - Approximately five miles from the outlet of Utowana Lake to Raquette Lake.
XIV-40 Main Branch of the Moose River - Approximately fifteen and four-fifths miles from the
confluence of the South and Middle Branches of the Moose River to a point where the Main
Branch intersects the Adirondack Park Boundary.
XIV-41 South Branch of the Moose River - Approximately eighteen miles from the east boundary of
the state land immediately west of Little Moose Lake to the west boundary of the state land
near Rock Dam and approximately six and one-half miles from the east boundary of the state
land just north of Woodhull Mountain down-stream to the state land boundary near the
confluence with the middle branch of the Moose River.
XIV-42 South Branch of the Moose River - Approximately fourteen and two-fifths miles from the
west boundary of state land near Rock Dam to the east boundary of state land north of
Woodhull Mountain.
XIV-43 North Branch of the Moose River - Approximately six miles from the outlet of Big Moose Lake
to the confluence with the outlet of Goose Pond.
XIV-44 Nissequogue River - Approximately one and four-tenths miles from the dam at the outlet of
New Mill Pond to the pedestrian bridge south of Route 25/25A including its tributaries and
ponds identified as P288 Phillips Millpond, P289 Willoe Pond, P290 Upper Vail Pond, P291
Webster Pond, and P291a Lower Vail Pond on a certain map titled "Official Classifications --
Surface Waters of Western Suffolk Count." published by the Water Resources Council and
prepared by the New York State Department of Health.
XIV-45 Middle Branch of the Oswegatchie River - Approximately nine miles from the outlet of Walker
Lake to the north boundary of Lot 27, Watson's East Triangle and approximately fourteen and
two-fifths miles from a point one mile downstream of the confluence with Wolf Creek at a
point where the Middle Branch intersects the Adirondack Park boundary at the southeast
boundary of Lot 933, Township of Diana, Macomb's, Great Tract 4.
XIV-46 West Branch of the Oswegatchie River - Approximately seven miles from the outlet of Buck
Pond to a point approximately one mile upstream of Round Pond at the point where a foot
and snowmobile bridge crosses the West Branch.
XIV-47 Otter Brook - Approximately ten miles from the outlet of Lost Pond to the confluence with a
small stream from the northeast, located approximately one mile downstream from Trombley
Landing, and approximately thirteen and eight-tenths miles from the confluence with Dead
Creek to a point where the river intersects the north boundary of Lot 1. Township 5. Tannery
Lot near Carry Falls Reservoir.
XIV-48 Raquette River • Approximately twenty miles from the outlet of Long Lake to the confluence
with a small stream from the northeast, located approximately one mile downstream from
Trombley Landing, and approximately thirteen and eight-tenths miles from the confluence
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with Dead Creek to a point where the river intersects the north boundary of Lot 1, Township
5. Tannery Lot near Carry Falls Reservoir.
Xrv-49 Red River - Approximately nine and seven-tenths miles from the headwaters of the river to
the confluence with the South Branch of the Moose River.
Xrv-50 Rock River • Approximately six and nine-tenths miles from the O'Neil flow road crossing to
the confluence with the Cedar River.
xrv-51 Round Lake Outlet - Approximately two and seven-tenths miles from the outlet of Round Lake
to the confluence with the Bog River.
XIV-52 East Branch of the St. Regis River • Approximately fourteen and one-half miles from a point
where Route 30 crosses the East Branch near Meacham Lake, to a point one-half mile
upstream from Everton Falls.
XIV-53 Main Branch of the St. Regis River - Approximately fifteen and five-tenths miles from a point
where a private road to Bay Pond crosses the Main Branch in Lot 16, Township 17,
Macomb's Purchase, Great Tract 1, to the confluence with Balsam Brook.
XIV-54 West Branch of the St. Regis River - Approximately thirty-five miles from the outlet of Little
Fish Pond to a point one-half mile downstream from the confluence with Fenner Meadow
Brook.
XlV-55 West Canada Creek - Approximately seventeen miles from a point where the creek intersects
the state land boundary approximately two miles upstream of the Old Mitchell Dam site, to
the Route 8 bridge crossing near Nob'eboro.
XIV-56 West Stony Creek - Approximately seven and seven-tenths miles from the Tannery Road
crossing to the confluence with Hatch Brook.
XIV-57 Peconic River - Approximately ten and one-half miles from the western boundary of the Red
Maple swamp to the Long Island railroad bridge between Connecticut and Edwards Avenue
and approximately three miles from Middle Country Road (State Route 25) to the confluence
with the previously described segment of the Peconic including tributaries T112-5, T112-6
and T112-7.
Recreational Rivers
XIV-58 East Branch of the Ausable River - Approximately twenty-eight and three-tenths miles from
St. Huberts to the confluence with the West Branch.
XIV-59 Main Branch of the Ausable River - Approximately twenty-two miles from the confluence of
the East and West Branches of the Ausable River to Lake Champlain.
XIV-60 West Branch of Ausable River - Approximately five miles from the state boundary along the
River Road east of Big Cherry Patch Pond downstream to the state boundary immediately
west of High Falls.
XIV-61 West Branch of the Ausable River - Approximately twenty-nine and one-half miles from the
head waters of the West Branch near Heart Lake to the confluence with the East Branch.
XIV-62 Black River - Approximately six and three-fifths miles from the outlet of North Lake to a point
where Farr Road crosses the river.
XIV-63 Bouquet River - Approximately forty-seven and seven-tenths miles from the confluence with
the North Fork of the Bouquet River to Lake Champlain.
XIV-64 Carmens River - Approximately two miles from its intersection with the southern boundary of
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Camp Sobaco (Girt Scout Camp), southerly to Yaphank Avenue, Suffolk County.
XIV-65 Carmens River • Approximately one mile southerly from the Concrete Wing Oam in
Southhaven Park, Suffolk County, to Sunrise Highway.
XrV-66 Cedar River - Approximately eleven miles from a point at which a southerly extension of the
northeast state land boundary parallel to the southwest boundary of Lot 96, Township 33,
Totten and Crossfield's Purchase would intersect the river to the southwest boundary of Lot
82, Township 17, Totten and Crossfield's Purchase.
XIV-67 Connetquot River - Approximately five and three-fourths miles from Johnson Avenue. Suffolk
County, south to the Sunrise Highway.
XIV-68 South Branch of the Grasse River • Approximately five and one-fifths miles from the
confluence with the outlet of Allen Pond to the most southerly point where the South Branch
intersects the Adirondack Park boundary.
XIV-69 Hudson River - Approximately twelve and seven-tenths miles from the confluence with the
Opalescent River to a point where Route 28N crosses the Hudson River at Newcomb and
approximately forty-five and nine-tenths miles from a point one mile north of North River to
the confluence with the Sacandaga River.
XIV-70 Independence River - Approximately one-half mile from a point where the Sperryville bridge
crosses the river to a point where the river intersects the Adirondack Park boundary.
XIV-71 Indian River - Approximately eight and three-tenths miles from the outlet of Indian Lake to the
confluence with the Hudson River.
XIV-72 Middle Branch of the Moose River - Approximately thirteen and four-tenths miles from the
confluence with the North Branch of the Moose River to the confluence with the South
Branch of the Moose River.
XIV-73 Noah Branch of the Moose River - Approximately thirteen miles from the confluence with the
outlet of Goose Pond to the confluence with the Middle Branch of the Moose River.
XIV-74 Main Branch of the Oswegatchie River - Approximately two and three-tenths miles from the
southernmost boundary between private and state land at Inlet to Wanakena.
XIV-7 5 West Branch of the Oswegatchie River - Approximately six and one-tenth miles from a point
approximately one mile upstream of Round Pond at the point where a foot and snowmobile
bridge crosses the West Branch to a point where the river intersects the Adirondack Park
boundary.
XIV-76 Raquette River - Approximately twenty-two miles from the outlet of Raquette Lake to the
outlet of Long Lake and approximately seventeen miles from the confluence of the Raquette
River and a small stream from the northeast, at a point approximately one mile downstream
from Trombley Landing to the confluence with Dead Creek.
XIV-77 Rock River - Approximately one and one-fifth miles from the outlet of Lake Durant to the
O'Neil flow road crossing.
XIV-78 East Branch of the St. Regis River - Approximately six and one-tenth miles from a point one-
half mile upstream of Everton Falls to the confluence with the Main Branch of the St. Regis
River.
XIV-79 Main Branch of the St. Regis River - Approximately seven miles from the St. Regis Church to
a point where a private road to Bay Pond crosses the main Branch in Lot 16, Township 17,
Macomb's Purchase, Great Tract 1, and approximately eighteen miles from the confluence
with Balsam Brook to a point at which the river intersects the Adirondack Park boundary.
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XlV-80 West Branch of the St. Regis River • Approximately five and one-half miles from a point one-
half mile downstream of the confluence with Fenrter Meadow Brook to a point where the
West Branch intersects the Adirondack Park boundary.
XfV-81 East Branch of the Sacandaga River - Approximately fourteen miles from a point
approximately one-half mile above Cook Brook to the confluence with Main Branch of the
Sacandaga River.
XfV-82 Main Branch of the Sacandaga River • Approximately thirty-one miles from the outlet of Lake
Pleasant to the inlet of Great Sacandaga Lake.
XIV-83 West Branch of the Sacandaga River • Approximately ten and three-fifths miles from the
Silver Lake wilderness boundary near the most upstream Route bridge crossing to the
confluence with Cow Creek and approximately seven and two-tenths miles from the
confluence of Dugway Creek to the confluence with the Main Branch of the Sacandaga River.
XIV-84 Salmon River - Approximately twelve and three-tenths miles from the outlet of Elbows Ponds
to the point where the river intersects the Adirondack Park boundary.
XIV-85 Main Branch of the Saranac River - Approximately sixty and two-fifths miles from the outlet
of Upper Saranac Lake to the point where the river intersects the Adirondack Park boundary.
XIV-86 Schroon River - Approximately sixty-six and seven-tenths miles from the outlet of the former
Dead Water Pond to the confluence with the Hudson River.
XIV-87 West Canada Creek - Approximately eleven miles from the Route 8 bridge crossing near
Nobleboro to the Harvey Road bridge crossing.
XIV-88 South Branch of West Canada Creek - Approximately nine and seven-tenths miles from the
footbridge crossing one mile upstream of the Floe to the confluence with the Main Branch of
West Canada Creek.
XIV-89 West Stony Creek - Approximately six miles from the Persch Road crossing and
approximately two and seven-tenths miles from the confluence with Hatch Brook to the
confluence with the Main Branch of the Sacandaga River.
XIV-90 Ramapo River • Approximately three and one-half miles from the Orange County line to the
site of an abandoned power dam in the hamlet of Ramapo.
XIV-91 Nissequogue River - Approximately one and four-tenths miles from State Route 347 to the
dam at the outlet of New Mill Pond including tributaries identified as P292-1 to Brooksite
Drive and two unnamed tributaries P292-2 and P929-3, and approximately five miles from
the pedestrian walkway and dam at the outlet of Phillips Millpond to its confluence with Long
Island Sound including its tributaries and ponds connected therewith.
XIV-92 Shawangunk Kill River • From the border of Ulster and Orange Counties to its confluence with
the Wallkill River.
XIV-93 Peconic River - Approximately five and one-half miles from the Long Island railroad bridge
between Connecticut and Edwards Avenue to Granoabel Park dam in Riverhead and
approximately two miles of the Little River (tributary Til2-2) from and including Wildwood
Lake to its confluence with the Peconic.
XV NATIONAL CONSERVATION AREAS:
None designated in the State of New York.
XVI HATCHERIES:
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Federal Hatcheries:
XVI-1 Lower Great Lake
State Hatcheries:
XVI-2 Adirondack
XVI-3 Bath
XVI-4 Caledonia
XVI-5 Catskill
XVI-6 Chateaugay
XVI-7 Chatauqua
XVI-8 Oneida
XVI-9 Randolph
XVI-10 Rome
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Fisheries Office
405 N French Rd
Amherst NY 14228
Contact - Dieter Busch
(716) 691-5456
NYS Fish Hatchery
HCR1, Box 1
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
Manager - Roger Foster
(518)891-3358
NYS Fish Hatchery
7169 Fish Hatchery Rd
Bath, NY 14810
Manager - Ken Osika
(607) 776-7087
NYS Fish Hatchery
16 North St
Caledonia, NY 14423
Manager - Alan Mack
(7161 538-6300
NYS Fish Hatchery
RR1, Box 312 Mongaup Rd
Livingston Manor, NY 12758
Manager - Scott Covert
(914) 439-4328
N'YS Fish Hatchery
RR1, Box 775
Chateaugay, NY 1290-9720
Manager • Claude Coulman
(518) 497-6151
NYS Fish Hatchery
RD 2, P.O. Box 185A
Mayville. NY 14757
Manager • John Bubnack
(716) 789-2705
NYS Fish Hatchery
P.O. Box 303
Constantia, NY 13044
Manager - Mark Babenzien
(315) 623-731 1
NYS Fish Hatchery
Box 27, Hatchery Rd
Randolph, NY 14772
Manager - Gary Sickles
(716) 358-4755
NYS Fish Hatchery
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8306 Fish Hatchery Rd
Rome, NY 13440
Manager - Bob Lewthwaite
(315) 337-1390
XVI-11 Rome Fish Disease
Control Center
NYS Fish Hatchery
8314 Fish Hatchery Rd
Rome, NY 13440
Manager - Dr. John Schachte
(315) 337-0910
XVI-12 Salmon River
NYS Fish Hatchery
RD 1, Box 5
Altmar, NY 93302
Manager - Andy Greulich
(315) 298-5051
XV1-13 South Otselic
NYS Fish Hatchery
So. Otselic, NY 13155
Manager - Pat Emerson
(315) 653-7727
XVI-14 Van Hornesville
XVII WATERFOWL MANAGEMENT AREAS:
NYS Fish Hatchery
Van Hornesville, NY 13475
Manager - Lyle Phetterpiace
(315) 858-0857
None specifically designated for waterfowl in the State of New York, but certain state wildlife
management areas are targeted for particular wildlife, lor example, waterfowl.
XVIII AREAS OF CRITICAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN:
None designated in the State of New York.
XVIV NATIONAL FORESTS (NF):
XVIV-1 Finger Lakes NF
XX STATE FORESTS:
National Forest Service
P.O. Box 519
Rutland, VT 05702
NYSDEC
Bureau of Forest Resource Mgmt.
50 Wolf Rd., Albany, NY 12233
Contact - Mark Levinway
(518) 457-7370
Approximately 472 State Forest land parcels exist in the State of New York.
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Section 3:
Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA)
Roles and Responsibilities
Area is a designated geographical location, designated by the President, which
encompasses a single or several socio-economic or environmentally sensitive
locations. Each Area is within a standard Federal region, however, sensitive
locations may overlap several areas and regions, in which case the ACs are to reach
an agreement as to the response actions to be taken.
Area Contingency Plans (ACPJ these Plans shall work in conjunction with the
National and Regional Contingency Plans. The ACP is to provide, in detail,
adequate area specific information to remove a "worst case discharge" specific to
the designated area. The Plans are also to identify environmentally sensitive areas
and describe the methods to protect them in the event of a spill or release.
Area Committee (AC) a group of select Federal, State, and local agencies
designated by the President to prepare, implement, and maintain the ACP. Each
of the Area Committees will be chaired by the designated Federal On-scene
Coordinator (FOSC) for that area.
District Response Group (DRG) a group consisting of USCG personnel and
equipment for each port within the district, additional pre-positioned equipment
,and a district response advisory staff known as a DRAT. The group and its
resources are activated by an OSC through the RRT.
District Response Advisory Team (DRAT) the name designated by OPA for the
district response advisory staff. The team will consist of several full-time spill
professionals to provide technical assistance to the OSC through the RRT co-chair
in the event a spill exceeds local response capabilities. The team will also help to
ensure that ACPs in different Areas are compatible and that pre-staged equipment
is available to address spills exceeding local response capabilities.
Environmental Response Team (ERT) Provides expertise and access to equipment
for treatment technology, biology, chemistry, hydrology, geology, engineering, and
decontamination technologies. ERT is also the SSC for EPA OSCs during inland
spills.
National Contingency Plan (NCP) provides for efficient, coordinated, and effective
response to discharges of oil and/or releases of hazardous substances, pollutants,
and contaminants as well as establish requirements for the personnel undertaking
these actions.
National Response Center (NRC) is the national communications center for
activities related to response actions. NRC is located in USCG Headquarters in
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Washington, D.C., has a 24 hour toll-free telephone number (1-800-424-8802), and
can arrange communication links between parties, such as conference calls.
National Response Team (NRT) a group of select Federal agencies that provide
guidance to Regional Response Teams and other parties on the intent and
application of the NCP as well as maintain national preparedness to respond to a
major discharge of oil and/or the release of hazardous substances, pollutants and
contaminants.
National Response Unit (NRU) a group within the USCG, located in Elizabeth
City, NC, established to compile and maintain a list of technical assistance,
equipment, and other resources requested by FOSCs. For worst case discharges
this unit is also to coordinate use of private and public personnel, and equipment,
and mitigate or prevent a substantial threat of such a discharge. Other duties
include administration of NSF strike teams, provide technical assistance, and
maintain a file of ACPs approved by the President.
National Strike Force (NSF, Strike Teams) this group is comprised of three teams,
Atlantic located in Fort Dix, NJ, Gulf (of Mexico) in Mobile, AL, and Pacific in
Novato, CA. Each team is to provide trained personnel, pollution control plans,
equipment and material and measures to protect fisheries and wildlife.
On-scene Coordinator (OSC or FOSCJ means the Federal official predesignated by
EPA or the USCG to coordinate and direct federal responses under subpart D, or
the official designated by the lead agency to coordinate and direct removal actions
under subpart E of the NCP.
Public Information Assistance Team (PIAT) is available to assist OSCs and
regional and district offices to meet demands for public information, participation
and anytime outside pubic affairs support is required.
Regional Contingency Plan (RCP) provides for efficient coordinated, and effective
response to discharges of oil and/or releases of harardous substances, pollutants
and contaminants. Establishes roles, protocols and requirements for personnel
designated in the particular standard Federal regions.
Regional Response Center (RRC) provide facilities, and personnel within the
region for communications, information storage, and other requirements for
coordinating response activity.
Radiological Assistance Team (RAT) established by EPA Office of Radiation
Programs (ORP) to provide, twenty-four hour, response and support for incidents
or sites containing radiological hazards.
Regional Response Teams (RRT) a group of select Federal, State and local
agencies established to develop, and coordinate response activities for the regional
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response mechanism prior to a response action. Responsible, also, for the
coordination of assistance and advice to On-scene Coordinators/Regional Project
managers during a response activity.
Scientific Support Coordinator (SSC) assist with actual or potential spills. Can
provide scientific support for contingency plans, operational decisions, and for
coordinating on-scene scientific activity. The OSC may request that the SSC be
the liaison between resources of the scientific community. The National Oceanic
and Atmospheric Administration provides the SSC for the USCG/OSCs and
EPA/ERT provides this position for EPA/OSCs.
Additionally, the roles and responsibilities of the Special Forces described in the
National Contingency Plan, as well as from other Federal Agencies, are outlined in
Section 2 ("RESPONSIBILITY AND ORGANIZATION FOR RESPONSE") of
Volume I of this Area Contingency Plan.
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Section A:
Equipment
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COUNTY FIRE COORDINATORS
10/93
Terrance K. Ryan
Public Safety Building
Morton Avenue and Broad Street
Albany, New York 12202
Home: (518) 465-8686 (via dispatch)
Bus: (518) 463-2305
Fax: (518) 447-7811
ALLEGANY
Keith M. Barber
5921 Vest River Road
Fillmore, New York 14735
Hone: (716) 567-8200
Bus: (716) 268-5290
Fax: (716) 268-9446 (bus. hrs.
only)
BROOXE
Michael F. Aswad
Civil Defense Building
Broome Co. Community College
Upper Front Street
Binghamton, New York 13901
Hone: (607) 722-4929
Bus: (607) 778-2170 * (3)
Fax: (607) 778-1204
Cattaraugus
Stuart B. Lexer
106 1/2 Eighth Street
Little Valley, New York 14755
Home: (716) 938-9216
Fax: (716) 938-9438
cayuga
Ronald Raymond
Emergency Services Director
County Office Building
160 Genesee Street
Auburn, New York 13021
Hone: (315) 255-0524
Bus: (315) 255-1161
Fax: (315) 253-1586
CHAUTAUQUA
Neil McNeight
Gerace Office Building
Mayville, New York 14757
Home: (716) 673-1042
Bus: (716) 753-4343
Fax: (716) 753-4140
CHEHUNG
Michael S. Smith
Justice Building
203-209 William Street
Elmira, New York 14901
Home: (607) 732-4225
Bus: (607) 737-2097
Fax: (607) 737-2098
CHENANGO
Robert G. Handy
Chenango Co. Communications Ctr.
14 Vest Park Place
Norwich, New York 13815
Home: (607) 334-8214
Bus: (607) 334-5564
Fax: (607) 336-1563
CLINTON
Jan?s King
Emergency Preparedness Director
Court House
47 Oak Street
Plattsburgh, New York 12901
Home: (518) 834-7856
Bus: (518) 565-4791
Fax: (518) 565-4616
COLUMBIA
Robert Kovak Sr.
18 Eichybush Road
Kinderhook, New York 12106
Home: (518) 758-9680
Bus: (518) 758-7491
Fax: (518) 828-9088
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MONROE
10/93
John W. Young
RD n Box 306 *
West Winfield, New York 13491
Hone: (315) 822-5359
Bus: (315) 867-1212
NO FAX MACHINE
JEFFERSON
Richard Madill
Metro-Jeff Public Safety Building
753 City Center Drive West
Watertovn, New York 13601
Home: (315) 788-7787
Bus: (315) 786-2654 (Tues, Ved,
Fax: (315) 785-3301 Thurs)
LEWIS
William Morrow
Lewis County Safety Building
Stove Street, PO Box 233
Lowille, New York 13367
Home: (315) 346-6348
Bus: (315) 376-5234
Fax: (315) 376-5232
LIVINGSTON
Devid Harter
Sheriff's Office
4 Court Street
Geneseo, New York 14454
Home: (716) 335-6873
Bus: (716) 243-7160
Disp: (716) 243-7100
Fax: (716) 243-7162
Madison
Joseph DeFrancisco
Madison County Fire Control
County Office Building
PO Box 577
Vampsville, New York 13163
Hone: (315) 697-2251
Bus: (315) 366-2258
Fax: (315) 366-2502
Edward J. Riley
111 Westfall Road
Rochester, New York 14620
Hone: (716) 227-4711
Bus: (716) 442-6810
Fax: (716) 473-7087
MONTGOMERY
Richard Hanson
County Office Building
Broadway
Fonda, New York 12068
Hone: (518) 829-7597-7808
Bus: (518) 853-4011
Fax: (518) 853-4714
NASSAU
David Bartow
Nassau County Fire Marshal
899 Jerusalem Avenue
P0 Box 128
Uniondale, New York 11553
Hone:
Bus: (516) 566-5200
(516) 742-3191 (24 hrs.)
Fax: (516) 485-4711
NIAGARA
Warren J. Rathke
Niagara County Jail
5226 Niagara Street Extension
Lockport, New York 14094
Home: (716) 434-1878
Bus: (716) 439-6071
Fax: (716) 439-9302
ONEIDA
Fred VanNamee
County Emergency Services
800 Park Avenue
Utica, New York 13501
Home: (315) 896-2869
Bus: (315) 798-5604
Fax: (315) 795-4042
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SARATOGA
STEUBEN
10/93
Byron J. Baker
Saratoga County Municipal Center
Ballston Spa, New York 12020
Howe: (518) 792-7480
Bus: (518) 885-5381 Ext. 702
Fax: (518) 884-4747
SCHENECTADY
Kenneth Posson
1027 Alhein Drive
Schenectady, New York 12303
Home: (518) 355-3916
NO FAX MACHINE
SCHOHARIE
Brian D. Largeteau
Schoharie County Fire Coordinator
P.O. Box 690
Schoharie, New York 12157
Hoae: (518) 875-6934
Bus: (518) 295-8344
Fax: (518) 295-8308
SCHUYLER
Villiaa S. Randolph
Sch-jyler County Bureau of Fire
Cour.ry Jail Building
Vctkins Clen, New York 14891
Donald Herring
County Office Building
3 Pulteney Square
Bath, New York 14810
Home: (607) 698-4454
Bus: (607) 776-9631 Ext. 2394
Fax: (607) 776-9631
(607) 776-9695
SUFFOLK
Al Jardin
Commissioner of Fire, Rescue
and Emergency Services
Yaphank Avenue
P0 Box 127
Yaphank, New York 11980
Home: (516) 265-7269
Bus: (516) 852-4850
Fax: (516) 852-4861 (Jardin)
(516) 852-4814 (Co=a> Ctr)
SULLIVAN
Harold Kronenberg
Bureau of Fire
County Airport, PO Box 109
White Lake, New York 12786
Home: (914) 434-5743
Bus: (914) 583-7180
Fax: (914) 794-3459
Hone: (607) 535-4001
Bus: (607) 535-4513 (Fire)
(607) 535-2591 (CD)
Fax: (607) 535-2803
SENECA
William Paliner
7123 Orchard Street
Ovid, New York 14521
TIOUA '
Kenneth G. Wolff
26 Talcott Street
Owego, New York 13827
Home: (607) 687-2522
Bus: (607) 687-0100 Ext. 150
(607) 687-1235 (County)
Fax: (607) 687-6755
Home: (607) 869-5417
Fsx: (315) 539-0121
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CAN HARBORS ALBANY DIVISION
SIC ROAD AND ROUTE 144
EAN HARBORS COOP
EAN HARBORS, INC.
01 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE
EAN HARBORS, INC.
PETER COURT
EAN VENTURES
60 STATE STREET, BOX 936
EAN UATER, INC.
14 HORNER STREET
)AST GUARD, ANT SAUGERTIES
UJGERTIES
)AST GUARD, ATLANTIC STRIKE TEAM
3AST GUARD, MRS! DISTRICT
}STON AND NEU LONDON
3AST GUARD, GROUP LIS
3NG ISLAND SOUND
OAST GUARD, GROUP MORICHES
ORICHrS
OAST GUARO, GROUP NEU YORK
GLENHONT
NY 12077
DEPTTORD
NJ 08096
NEU BRITAIN
CT
PERTH AMBOY
NJ 08862
TOMS RIVER
NJ 08753
NY
MA AND CT
NY
NY
518-434-0149
609-589-5000
203-224-7600
203-225-0038
908-442-4900
908-826-9380
908-341-3600
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NEW
II, Section 4 • EQUIPMENT
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| STATE
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| LATITUDE/
| LONGITUDE
1
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. FAX $
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1 1
1 1
1 1
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400
)OMERHUTH ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
'.0. ROX 62
1
| CLARKSVILLE
| NY 12041
1
1
1
1
1
516-768-2214
1 1
1 1
1 1
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r?1 JAMESTOWN ROAD
1
| KENNEDY
| NT 14747
|
1
1
1
1
716-945-2272
1 1
1 1
1 1
1 1
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1
1 CT
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1
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1 1
1 1
1 1
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AONA ROAD
j FORESTVILLE
| NY 14062
1
1
1
1
1
716-965-4245
1 1
1 1
1 1
I 1
500
AST COAST ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICE CORP.
.54 OUINNIPIAC AVENUE
1
| NEW HAVEN
| CT 06513
I
1
1
1
1
203-469-2376
203-467-1732
1 1
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2000
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00 TIRE TOWER DRIVE
1
| TONAWANDA
| NY 14150
1
1
1
1
|
716-694-0106
1 1
1 1 1
I I
1 a
1600
6
MERGENCT ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
OUIMBY STREET
1
| OSSINING
| NY 10562
1
1
1
1
1
914-762-9223
914-762-9244
1 1
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NEU TOOK
ORGANiNATION
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P.O. HO* 515
ENVIRONMENTAL PROOUCTS AND SERVICES
147 WMrriER AVENUE
ENVIRONMENTAL SERViCES, INC.
90 BROOKf1EID STREET
ERIE GEOLOGICAL CONTRACTORS
455 WEST SECOND
EVER CLEAR ENVIRONMENTAL. SERVICES, INC.
210 DEPOT ROAD
EXXON
rENlEY AND NICHOL ENVIRONMENTAL
445 BROOK AVENUE
FURINO AND SON, INC.
767 NORTH AVENUE
GATEWAY TERMINAL
GENERAL DYNAMICE/E.B.
GENERAL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICE
9 GARRISON AVENUE
ROCHESTER
NY 14611
SYRACUSE
NY 13?09
BRIDGEPORT
CT
SOUTH WINDSOR
CT
UATERFORD
PA 16441
MILFORO
CI 06460
NEU HAVEN
cr
DEER PARK
NY 11729
PIAINFIELD
Hi 07062
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NY 11798
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Reolon II, Voltmc
NEU
II. Section ( - EQUIPMENT
YORK
ORGANISATION
| CITY/
j STATE
| LATITUDE/
j LONGITUDE
PHONE » (24 Hr)
FAX *
RESPONOERS
AVAILABLE
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1
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, NAZ.
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general waste Oil
9 GARRISON AVENUE
| UYANDANCH
| NY 11798
1
516-491-1444
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
|
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1
1
1 CT
I
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1
1
1
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1
1
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1
1
1 CT
1
1
1
1
1
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1
1
1
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101-1 COLIN DRIVE
1
| HOIBROOK
| «r 1U4I
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516-472-4000
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1
1
1
1
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1
1
1
1
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1
1
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1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
400
1
1
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1
| STANFORD
1 CT
1
1
1
1
400
1
1
1
1
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400 LONG BEACH DRIVE
|
j STRATFORD
1 CT
1
203-386-0100
203-386-0156
45
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116 EAST 22ND STREET, P.O. BOX 4001
1
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201 - 339-0673
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
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P.O. BOX J?6, NORTH ROAD
1
| CLARKSVILIE
j NY 12041
1
518-768-2316
1
1
1
I
1
1
1
1
LAND, AIR, WATER ENV. SERVICES, INC.
P.O. BOX 372, 16 C02INA ROAD
1
| CENTER MORICHES
j NY 11934
1
516-874-2112
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
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NEU YORK
RGANIZATION
CITY/
STATE
| LATITUDE/
j LONGITUDE
PHONE • (24 Hr) | RESPONOERS | VACUUM | SKIMMERS
FAX • | AVAILABLE j TRUCKS |
HAROBOON
(FEED
PUMPS
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OIL , Ml.
OR MTU
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PORT JEFFERSON
NY
1
1
l
1 1 1
1 1 1
720
11CO
E.f. BARRETT
NY
1
1
1
1
1 1 1
1 1 1
1 1 1
1 1 1
1075
DWG ISLAND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT,INC
5 SYCAMORE STREET
PATCHOGUE
NY 11772
1
1
1
1
1 1 1
516-758*667 | | |
I 1 1
1 1 1
U?ON OIL CO., INC.
.0. BOX 1070
UOOOBRIDGE
NY 12789
1
1
1
a
1 1 1
914-434-7805 | | |
1 1 1
ARCOR OF NEU YORK
20 ELMGROVE PARK
ROCHESTER
NY 14624
1
l
l
1
1 1 1
716-247-6955 | | |
1 1 1
1 1 1
500
ARINE ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP
60 EDWARDS LANE, P.O. BOX 610
CALVERTON
NY 11933
1
l
I
|
1 II
800-564-8606 | | |
1 1 1
1 1 1
ARINE POLLUTION CONTROL, INC.
.0. BOX 610, 460 EDWARDS AVENUE
CALVERTON
NY 11933
1
l
l
i
1 1 1
516-369-4900 | | |
1 1 1
1 1 1
ARINE SPILL RESPONSE CORP. (MSRC)
EDISON
NJ
1
I
I
I
1 1 1
1 1 1
1 1 1
1 1 1
1 CHI CAN ATLANTIC
10 MADISON AVENUE, ROOM 1001
NEU YORK
NY.10017
1
l
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1 II
212-682-3262 | | |
1 1 1
1 1 1
ILLER ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP
60 EDWARDS AVENUE
CALVERTON
NY 11933
1
I
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1
1 II
516-369-4900 | 65 | 6 | 6
516-369-4909 j j j
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1 1 1
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CT
1
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1 1 1
1 1 1
1 1 1
1 1 1
600
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NEU TORK
DRGANI7ATION
| CITY/
j STATE
| LATITUDE/
j LONGITUDE
1
PHONE f (24 Hr)
TAX f
*fSPONGERS
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TRUCKS
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OH
OR
, MAX.
•OTN
4AMONAI OIL SERVICES, INC.
16 20 ElM STREET
| UEST HAVEN
1 ci
1
1
1
1
I
203-932-8461
203-937-8962
15
6
1
3
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4ATIONAL UATER MAIN CLEANING
JSUMMER AVENUE
1
| NEWARK
1 "<>
|
1
1
1
I
201-483-3200
201-483-5065
10
10
•
IEU HAVEN HARBOR pollution COOP
1
| NEU HAVEN
1 CT
i
1
1
1
1
203-499-3007
1800
4EU HAVEN TERMINAL
1
| NEU HAVEN
1 CT
1
1
1
1
I
1000
KORTHVILIE
I
| RIVERHEAD
j NT
1
1
1
1
1
1
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tfORTHVILlE
1
| PORT JEFFERSON
j NT
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1
1
1
|
3400
tORUAlK HARBOR COOP
1
1
1 "
|
1
1
1
1
203-866-4421
2000
IORUALK OIL
1
1 CT
|
1
1
1
I
1000
40RUICH STATE HOSPITAL
1
1
1 CT
1
1
1
1
1
1
600
5.H. MATERIALS
>.0. BOX <1, WINDSOR INDUSTRIAL
PARK
1
| UINDSOR
j NJ 08520
1
1
1
1
609-443-2800
JP TECH ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES.
'.0. BO* 5182, OLD RIVER ROAD
INC.
1
| MASSENA
j NT 13662
1
1
1
1
1
315-764-1917
27
2
2500
3
•ETFRSON OIL
1
1
1 cr
1
1
1
1
1
200
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NEW YORK
WI7ATIOM
CITY/
STATE
LATITUDE/
LONGITUDE
PHONE ' (24 Mr)
TAX f
RESPONDERS
AVAILABLE
VACUUM
TRUCKS
SKIMMERS
KAROBOOH
(FEET)
PUMPS
LEVEL A
SUITS
Oil , HAZ.
OR tOTN
(OCLEAN, INC.
. BOX 1815
fER CHEMICAL
TLAND/MIDOLETOWN POLL. ABATEMENT COHM
IT AND WHIT.
TT AND WHIT.
i OIL
•UBLIC ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS
) EASTERN PARKWAY
4 LIOUID WASTE REMOVAL CORP.
? NICOILS ROAO
) ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
GOVERNMENT LANE
O.S.
NTA FUEL B.P.
ALAND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
BURTVILIE AVENUE
WARREN
PA 16J66
CT
CT
EAST HARTFORD
CT
MIODIETOUN
CT
NY
FARMINGOAIE
NY 11735
DEER PARK
NY 11729
EDISON
NJ 08037
CT
CT
DERBY
CT 06418
814-726-1751
205-J42-3560
516-454-6766
516-576-0859
516-586-0002
908-549-8778
908-549-8707
205-735-1817
15
210
900
2000
550
800
1100
600
25
7000
500
500
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TOOK
ORGANIZATION
| cur/
| STATE
| LATITUDE/
j LONGITUDE
1
PHONE f (24 Hr)
FAX «
RESPONDERS
AVAILABLE
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TRUCKS
SKIMMERS
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NEW YORK
iANIZATION
| CITY/
| STATE
| I At HUGE/
j LONGITUDE
PHONE f (?~ Mr)
fAK f
RESPONDERS
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1
|
ISTON CONTRACTING CORP.
RAMSEY ROAD
1
| COMMACK
| NT 11725
1
1
1
1
1
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1
1
|
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1
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1
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1
1
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1
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1
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Note:
Marine Spill Reponse Corporation (MSRC) Availability:
Except for the Deleware River in the New Jersey planning Area,
MSRC has decided to determine the availability of MSRC equipment
to the inland 2one on a case-by-case basis. For the New York and
New Jersey Areas, the point of contact is Jin McDonald, 305-347-
2200.
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NATIONAL STRIKE FORCE
The National Strike Force (NSF) was created in 2973 as a Coast
Guard staffed "Special Force". This special force assists On-
Scene Coordinators (OSCs) responding to potential and actual oil
and hazardous material spills as directed by the National
Contingency Plan (NCP).
The National Strike Force is composed of four units including
three, 35 member Strike Teams. These teams are: The Atlantic
Strike Team located in Fort Dix, NJ (609) 724-0008; the Gulf
Strike Team located in Mobile, AL (205) 639-6601; and the Pacific
Strike Team located in Novato, CA (415) 883-3311. The Strike
Teams are managed by a fourth unit, the National Strike Force
Coordination Center which is located in Elizabeth City, NC (919)
331-6000.
NSF Mission: The NSF is a unique, highly trained cadre of Coast
Guard professionals who maintain and rapidly deploy with
specialized equipment in support of Federal On-Scene Coordinators
preparing for and responding to oil and chemical incidents in
order to prevent adverse impact to the public and reduce
environmental damage.
NSF Capabilities include:
* Responding with trained personnel and specialized
equipment to prevent, contain and/or remove spills of oil
and releases of hazardous materials;
* Providing spill management expertise;
* Assisting with response planning and consultation;
* Conducting operational training in oil and chemical spill
response techniques and equipment usage;
* Coordinating, conducting, and evaluating the national
Preparedness for Response Exercise Program (PREP);
* Identifying, locating, and assisting in the transportation
of specialized equipment needed for spill response; and
* Providing support from the Public Information Assist Team
(PIAT) to OSCs during pollution responses.
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* Control of the discharge requires the special knowledge or
special equipment of the NSF;
* Response will require in excess of two days to complete
removal operations and augmentation by NSF personnel will
release local forces to return to normal operations; or
* In the judgement of the OSC, NSF capabilities are
necessary.
Upon receiving a request, personnel and equipment will be
deployed to the scene in the most expeditious manner possible.
This may involve over-the-road transport: all three Strike Teams
have tractor-trailer rigs which give them rapid deployment
capabilities. In the event air transport of equipment is
required, aircraft support will be coordinated by the appropriate
Area Commander.
By requesting assistance from any one Strike Team, an OSC
immediately gains access to the entire National Strike Force
personnel roster and equipment inventory. Each team maintains a
state of readiness which enables them to dispatch two members
immediately, four members within two hours, and up to twelve
members within six hours as the circumstances of the incident
dictate. Equipment would be dispatched within four hours of a
request for assistance.
NOTE: Since response support is time critical, early
notification of Strike Team assistance (or potential assistance)
will allow the teams to begin logistics planning even before a
formal request is made.
Logistic Considerations: Strike Teams make every effort to be as
logistically independent, however, assistance may be required
from the OSC in arranging the following support:
* Heavy lifting equipment, such as cranes and forklifts
capable of handling a 16,000 lb. containment barrier box;
* Fork extensions for forklift;
* Small boats, vessels of opportunity;
* Tractor-trailer rigs;
* Electrical power, land lines for telephones and computers,
potable water supply and fuel supply for command posts.
Specific logistic needs will be clarified during the initial
request for assistance; these needs vary, dependent upon the
incident and location. Strike Teams attempt to minimize the
effort by the OSC's staff required to arrange support. However,
the local knowledge of the OSC's staff may be relied upon by the
Strike Teams to make reasonable decisions regarding logistics.
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ATLANTIC STRIKE TEAM EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
1. Ready Response Loads:
All ready response loads are ready to go, usually requiring only
the hookup of a towing vehicle. With the exception of the Level
A Response Trailer the loads are broken down for C-130 transport.
a. OWOCRS Ready Loads (6 total). Contains all the
components needed to deploy one Open Water Oil Containment
and Recovery System. This is a 612' high seas skimming
barrier system that is designed to pump a maximum of 825
gallons/minute.
b. Pump Ready Load (1). Contains all the components needed
to offload ground or holed commercial vessels. The system
can pump light or heavy oils and chemicals with all stainless
steel hoses.
c. VOSS Ready Load (1). Contains all the components needed
to deploy one Coast Guard Vessel of Opportunity Skimming
System. This system contains 2 DESMI skimmers, each designed
to skim a maximum of 190 gallons per minute. The load also
contains two inflatable barges, each capable of holding
26,000 gallons.
d. Small Pump Ready Load (1). Contains all the components
needed to offload small commercial and fishing vessels.
Designed for the smaller incidents and utilizes
nonsubmersible pumping systems. The load can be built to
tailor needs of the incident. Pumping capacities vary, up to
an average of 300 gallons per minute. Various pumps are
available to suit the product to be pumped including
chemicals.
e. Level "A" Command/Response Trailer (1). Contains all the
equipment needed to deploy 1 level A team and support group
consisting of 10 persons. The trailer is designed to be self
sufficient for the first 2-3 days of an incident. This unit
is C-130 deployable with towing vehicle.
f. Level "B" Command/Response Trailer (1). Contains all the
equipment needed to deploy 1 level B team and support group
consisting of 10 persons. This unit is fitted with an air
compressor for sites requiring long term commitments.
g. Inflatable Boom Load (2). The AST maintains 2 inflatable
boom loads each containing 5 reels of 656 ft of inflatable
boom. This is a total of 6,560 feet of boom with a width of
45 inches.
h. Command Post (1). The AST maintains a portable field
command post that is stocked with AST communications
equipment, portable computers, printers and a weather
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station. The Command Post has heating, air conditioning, dry
erase boards, a chart table, desks and file cabinets. The
Command Post is stocked with a supply of office equipment.
2. Boats:
All boats come with their own support equipment. They contain
extra engine power to ensure towing ability.
a. 32 ft Munson - 500 hp, open front deck; carries
personnel, equipment and tows.
b. 23 ft Sea Arc - 280 hp workboat; towing, observation and
personnel transfer.
c. 18 ft Sea Arc - 55 hp flat bottom work boat.
d. 17 ft RHI - 100 hp ridged hull inflatable.
e. 16 ft Achilles Inflatable (8) - 40 hp.
3. Response Vehicles:
a. Dodge Van (15 passenger) with towing capability
b. Chevy Blazer 4X4
c. Dodge 1 ton pickup
d. GMC Stakebed, 1 ton with liftgate
e. GMC 4 ton, with liftgate
f. Ford 10 ton, with liftgate
g. Freightliner Tractors (4, used to tow ready loads)
h. Suzuki, All Terrain Vehicles (2)
4. Temporary Product Storage Devices
a. "F" Dracone (2), 50,000 gallon capacity
b. "0" Dracone (1), 295,000 gallon capacity
c. VOSS Inflatable Barge, (2) 26,000 gallon capacity
5. Communications Equipment
a. Motorola Saber 3000, ruggedized, VHF, 72 channels (35)
b. Motorola Saber 3000, standard, UHF (10)
c. Cellular Phones (10)
d. Base Stations (4)
e. Portable Fax Machines (3)
f. Satellite Phone (1)
g. Portable Secure Cellular Phones (1)
h. Cellular fax machine (1)
6. Response Kits
a. Oil Spill Kit (2) Contains materials needed to sample for
hazardous substances found at petroleum spills.
b. Damage Assessment Kits (2) Contains materials used to
conduct rough damage assessments on grounded vessels and
perform damage control operations.
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c. OSC Kits (6) Contains equipment enabling the Strike Team
to carry out It's support mission to federal OSC's. One kit
is usually deployed per Incident.
d. Macintosh Portable Computers (4)
e. Portable Navigation Equipment; Global Positioning
Systems (3)
7. Auxiliary Equipment
a. Lighting Towers. Used to provide a light source during
night operations. The AST maintains 2 portable sets of 4 and
1 trailerable self contained light tower.
b. Generators. From 1 kw to 6.5kw. Used to power field
operations and lighting systems in remote areas.
c. Material handling equipment. The team has the equipment
ability to load all equipment either into an aircraft or on a
tractor trailer load.
d. Air monitoring and chemical detection equipment is
maintained for a wide variety of product hazards including
oxygen content, flammability, corrosivity, explosion and
radiological.
e. Sampling equipment is available for air, soil, water and
gases. A variety of sampling equipment is on hand to quickly
obtain needed samples for analysis.
f. Medical monitoring is available for entry teams and EMT's
are on staff for emergency medical assistance.
g. Air compressors are available for operating various
pumping systems, cleaning, inflation of barges/dracones and
general service air. Additionally, breathing air compressors
are available up to 5000 psi.
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ATLANTIC STRIKE TEAM INVENTORY DATE: DECEMBER 1993
mrs
fill VEHICLts
fill MISC
OTY
CHEMICAL
OTY
Stripper
Single
Sloane
Thune
TK-150
Double
Peristaltic
Farrymen
Gorman Rupp
Homelite i"
Homelite 3"
Honda
M-l CHEW
Portable 2
READY LOADS
CWOCP.S 6
isrge Pu.T.p
Srr.s 11 Pu-r.p
YOSS
4 5" boom
Chen "A"
Chen "B"
Decon trail
Tractor
10 ton
5 ton
1 ton
Van
GENERATORS
6.5 kv
6 kv
5
3.5
kv
kv
1 kv
4
1
1
2
1
Coolers 13
Disch hose 3000'
Hyd hose 7500'
Dracone F 2
Dracone O 1
Mooring Sys 4
DESMI 250 3
S/S hose 600'
Tripods 3 ton 3
Fuel bladders 20
Inflat. barges 2
Chain savs 2
SCBA 20
EEBA 16
Respirator 56
Cylinders 60
CBEH SPITS „
Chemfab 10
Chenrel Max 16
Lifeguard 35
Sigel 48
M-8 OIL
2
UTILITY BOATS
DETECTORS
M-15 CHEM
2
PRIME MOVERS
32' Munson
1
Hnu
4
ADAPTS 5
23' Sea Ark
1
OVA
4
VOPS 1
18' Sea Ark
1
Draeger
6
Deutch 7
17' RHI
1
SRC
6
BARRIER
17' Inflatable
8
Infrared
2
PHOTO/COMPUTERS
Exotox
4
OWOCRS
6
TRAILERS
Radiac
4
Pu.T.p floats
6
35hot kits 1
Heat Stress
3
Hose system
6
Polaroid 2
48' low
2
Toxic Gas
1
8 ma video 1
42' lov
2
HAZDUST kit
2
COMPRESSORS
Video 2
32' lov
3
Flourometer
1
3 5mm 8
Command post
1
Db meters
2
3n/Rand 250
1
MAC portable4
Metal detect
2
Eauer 4500
2
Ph
2
Mako 4500
1
OUTBOARDS
TORKLIPTS
Mini Cas
4
250 hp
160 hp
100 hp
55 hp
40 hp
MEDICAL
30,000 pd
15,000 pd
6,000 pd
SAMPLING
EMT kit 6
Monitor kit 2
Steel vest 12
Oxygen kit 2
Wipe kits 2
HAZCAT 2
Soil Auger 1
Ekman dredge 1
Wheaton bomb 1
Bacon bomb 1
Sludge judge 8
Gas probe 1
Oil/h20 meter 2
Colivasa 9
COMMS/ELECTRIC
Repeaters 2
Cellular 6
INMARSAT 1
Skypagers 6
Copiers 1
FAX 4
VeatherPak 3
Saber VHF 35
Saber UHF 10
Base station 4
Vehicle VHF 7
Scanners 1
CB radio 4
Truck scales 1
PKESTAGED EQUIPMENT (TY94):
EOSTON: 3 OWOCR SYSTEM
NEW YORK: 1 OWOCRS SYSTEM
ELIZAEETH CITY: 1 OWOCRS SYSTEM
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MUotlt Area Strike Tea» Equipment Inventory April 1991
RMS
env
VEHICLES
QTY
KXSCEUAWXXS
cry
OEM EQUn*B*r
pry
Stripper
2
M3P Foldout
1
Generators
SCBA's:
Single Stage
4
M£P Travoo
1
3.0 KM
3
hSA Custon 4500
18
Double Stage
5
MCP Trailer
1
4.5 KM
2
EISA EEBA's
3
Thune Eureka
2
QC Astro
1
5 W 3 ph
2
Draeger EEEA's
25
7X-5
2
White
5.5 KM
1
hSA Bottles
43
Gormam R^jp
2
International
1
6 XW
2
Respirators:
Sloane
4
7.5 Ton
1
10 m 3 ph
1
3B5 Hcnelite D
3
5 Ton
1
Shop Container
1
Survivair
30
Bigflow
2
Qrevy 3X3
1
Salvage Kits
3
hEA
44
Wilden - Paly
2
Blazer 4X4
1
OSC Kits
6
- steel
2
Crew Cab 4X4
1
Oiain Saw
2
CHEMICAL SOTIS
200 GTM Diesel
3
Dodge 4X4
1
Gasoline Winch
1
Water Rous
1
Passenger Van
2
Mac Corputer
5
FVrepel Vitm
8
Station Wagcn
1
Telecopier (fax)
3
Fyi-epel Butyl
8
H?I>E MWEHS
ATV
2
Aircraft Winch
2
Staysafe-J^
10
Sample Kits
4
ILC Dcwer-CPE
13
ADWTS TVP® 3
7
TOAIUERS
Stckes Litter
2
Teflon-5100
16
VDPS
2
Tilt Trailer
1
EMT Kits
5
Hydro. Cooler
5
Low Boy-32 Ft
5
Oxygen Kit
2
Flat Bed-42 Ft
3
Prtbl Scale
6
CH0O5S
Dolly
2
Drun Lifter
1
Neotronic Extaxs
2
Chen
2
Truck Scales Kit
1
HNU
6
Barriers
5
Deocn
1
Light Towers
3
OVA
5
Mooring Sys
2
Van Msbilizer
3
©oik Saw
1
Sccrtt S-105
4
Retrieval Sys
2
Box Trlr-40 Ft
1
VRD
1
Draeger Kits
4
Rrp Floats
7
Gen/Light
1
Air Ccrrpr. I/R
1
Infrared Pyrcneter
2
S-SB
1
Wells Cargo
1
Air Coqpressar
1
Beta/Garma
2
Expandi-Boan
1
Rope Mop
1
PH Meter
6
IJVCQCS
Skim Pack
1
Gastech 1314
3
BOATS
Disk Skirrer
1
Gastech GX-82
5
"type 0 240 K
2
Interface Meter
2
Gastec GX-B6
2
7ype F 40 K
3
32 Ft Munson
1
Survival Suits
11
Heat Stress Mitt
2
Type D 10 K
2
22 Ft Outrage
1
Expand!-Been
1800ft
SKC Sarple Bxps
5
17 Ft RHIB
1
FHDTO E0UD*B*r
a/rao^pns
Avon 15 Ft
7
35 nm Auto
8
CCMPRESSCFS
Jon Boat
1
35 run Minolta
1
225 HP
3
Instant Polaroid
3
MakO
2
90 HP
4
PALLETS
VHS Video Cam
2
Bauer
1
50 HP
2
VOR - VHS
2
Booster
1
35 HP
9
AEAPTS-Artic
1
VCR - 3/4
1
30 HP
2
De-watering
1
VOR - Beta
1
~TTonrriAvcnK chfm
ADAPTS
1
.
COMMOTIO'S
Support
2
E-CTTY EQUIROJr
Steele Vests
16
VOPS
1
Soil Sarp Kit
2
MX - 300 R
42
Lighting
1
OWOCRS
Q"ilarine Kits ABC
3
EXPO'S - WP
11
Hose
1
Barriers
2
Dnrm Shower
2
Pagers
42
Mx>ring Sys
2
Vetter System
1
VOX Headset
8
FCF3CLJTT
Pinp Floats
1
Patch/Plug Kits
4
Repeaters
2
Trailers
Weather Station
2
Polaris
21
6 K LSS
1
Flat Bed-42 Ft
1
DOT Sailers
25
Scanners
3
20 K LBS
1
Low Boy-32 Ft
3
Heat Sealers
3
ADAPTS Kdsts
7
Dolly
1
CB Radios
10
Van Mcfcilizer
1
Bene Mies
3
ADAPTS Pallet -
Artie
Cellular Ftss
6
Type 3 Prim Mvr 1
Stripper Punp 1
Sloane Puip 1
Salvage Kit 1
AVON 15 ft 1
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Section 5:
Chemical Countermeasures
USE OF DISPERSANTS AND OTHER CHEMICALS
Under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA), Section 4202 (a), "each Area
Committee, under the direction of the Federal On-Scene Coordinator (OSC) for its
area, shall work with State and local officials to expedite decisions for the use of
dispersants and other mitigating substances and devices." In accordance with the
provisions of OPA, the Area OSC will be responsible for the Area Contingency Plan
requirements of Subpart J (Use of Dispersants and Other Chemicals) of the
National Oil and Hazardous Substances Contingency Plan (NCP). The Region II
NY/NJ Regional Contingency Plan and the Caribbean Regional Contingency Plan
may also be updated to reflect any additional requirements or revisions upon
promulgation of the NCP.
The Federal OSC, with the concurrence of the EPA representative to the Regional
Response Team (RRT), and the appropriate State/Commonwealth/Territorial
representative to the RRT and, in consultation with the Department of Commerce
and Department of Interior natural resource trustees, when practicable, may
authorize the use of dispersants, surface collecting agents, biological additives, or
miscellaneous oil spill control agents on the oil discharge, provided that the
dispersants, surface collecting agents, biological additives, or miscellaneous oil spill
control agents are listed on the NCP Product Schedule.
The Environmental Protection Agency, in consultation with representatives of
Department of Interior, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and
Energy, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Puerto Rico
Environmental Quality Board and the US Virgin Islands Department of Planning
and Natural Resources considers that the primary method of controlling discharged
oil in the inland zone shall be the physical removal of the oil from the
environment. These agencies recognize that in certain circumstances timely
effective physical containment, collection, and removal of the oil may not be
possible, and the utilization of chemical countermeasures, alone or in conjunction
with mechanical removal methods, may be considered as a means to minimize
substantial threat to public health or welfare, or minimize serious environmental
damages.
Initial discussions with these members of the RRT/Area Committee have indicated
that the use of dispersants in the inland zone, will in general, not be an acceptable
response option. However, if a request for dispersant use in the inland zone is
received the protocols referenced above will be utilized.
Future activities: Region II Area OSCs will draft proposed MOUs which will be
presented to the RRT concurrence/consultation agency representatives which
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memorialize a "no use policy" of dispersants in the inland zone. The purpose of the
this MOU would be to establish RRT pre-concurrence of this policy. If the Area
Committee agrees to pursue this type of an agreement, the Area OSC will facilitate
this process.
Additionally, the development and protocols describing the RRT concurrence
network for chemical countermeasure use, other than dispersants, in the inland
zone, may be established by the Area Committee for inclusion in the RCPs and
ACPs. Additionally, monitoring plans for chemical and biological countermeasures
would also be developed through the Area Committee, and incorporated in RCPs
and ACPs.
Until such agreements are developed, concurrence with the OSC's chemical
countermeasure recommendation may be accomplished by direct telephone contact
with the concurrence network who are identified by name and telephone number
as follows:
EPA
Mr. Richard Salkie
Co-Chairman RRT/R2
Associate Director for Removal and
Emergency Preparedness Programs
U.S. EPA Region II
2890 Woodbridge Avenue
Building 209 (MS-211)
Edison, N.J. 08837-3679
(908) 321-6658 (Comm)
(908) 906-6182 (Fax) or
(908) 321-4425
(908) 548-8730 (24 hr)
R2EPA (E-Mail)
New York
Mr. Thomas Quinn
(518) 457-2462 (Comm)
(518) 457-4332 (Fax)
(518) 457-7362 (24 hr)
R2NY (E-Mail)
Director, Bureau of Spill Response
New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation
Division of Spills Management
1-800-457-7362 (in NY)
50 Wolf Road
Albany, N.Y. 12233
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DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR
Mr. William Patterson
(617) 223-8565 (Comm)
(617) 925-2767 (Res)
(617) 565-8569 (Fax)
Regional Environmental Officer
U.S. Department of the Interior
408 Atlantic Avenue
Room 142
Boston, MA 02210-3334
DOC/NOAA
Ms. Diane Wehner (212) 264-6785 (Comm)
NOAA Coastal Resources Coordinator (212) 264-9674 (Fax)
Room 3137 C (206) 526-6317 (24 hr)
26 Federal Plaza CRC2 (E-Mail)
New York, N.Y. 10278
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Section 6:
Description of the Area Contingency Plan Integration and
Consistency with Other Plans and Review of those Plans
Introduction:
There are three levels of plans for emergency response under the guise of the Oil
Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA); the National Contingency Plan (NCP), the Regional
Contingency Plan (RCP), and the Area Contingency Plan (ACP). -
The NCP is described in 40 CFR Part 300, authorized by the Clean Water Act of
1977 (CWA) section 311 and required by the Comprehensive Environmental
Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA). This plan provides
the organizational structure and procedures for preparing for and responding to
discharges of oil into navigable waters and releases of hazardous substances,
pollutants, and contaminants into the environment.
The RCP is required under the NCP developed for each standard Federal region.
This plan is written with the cooperation of each state, commonwealth, and/or
territory in the region. The RCP is designed around the specifics of the
constituency of the region therefore making it less general than the NCP.
The ACP is promulgated through an amendment by OPA to the CWA section 311
subsection (j) National Response System. Under the amendment, section 4202 of
OPA, the President will designate areas within the standard regional boundaries
and designate an area committee consisting of qualified personnel from Federal,
State and local agencies these members will be current members of the Regional
Response Teams (RRT). This area committee will, under section (4) and the
direction of the Federal On-Scene Coordinator (FOSC), prepare and submit to the
President, for approval, an Area Contingency Plan (ACP). The United States
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has beer designated as the agency
responsible for the ACPs for the inland zone. The FOSC and the Areas within
each region designated by the EPA Regional Administrator.
This first version of the ACP for the inland zone is based upon a two-volume
approach, which supplements the Regional Contingency Plan (RCP). The first
volume is designed to. be in conformance with the format of the National
Contingency Plan and RCP. This volume provides much of the statutory,
regulatory, and functional background information, which provides national
consistency in area planning between EPA Regions, as well as planning for state-
wide issues. The contents of Volume I include authorities, abbreviations and
definitions, and general language describing the National Response System to
address discharges or the substantial threat of discharges of oil or hazardous
substances.
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The second volume of the ACP is proposed to be based upon (NYSDEC) Regional
annexes which would contain appropriate local portions of the plan. The outline
for Volume II is organized according to the OPA section 4202 statutory
requirements for ACPs. To provide for some consistency between USCG and EPA
ACPs, the guidelines for preparing Volume II include references to relevant
annexes and appendices from USCG ACPs. In addition, ACP geographic annexes
should be consistent with local emergency plans prepared under SARA Title III,
and include the planning categories outlined in Hazardous Materials Emergency
Planning Guide (NRT 1).
The EPA has been designated, by the President, as the authority having
jurisdiction for the review and, as appropriate, approval, of all Facility Response
Plans (FRP) for non-transportation related onshore facilities. The EPA has in turn
delegated this authority to the standard Federal regional offices. In the future
these plans, as well as those submitted for review and approval to U.S. Coast
Guard and DOT - Research and Special Programs Administration (on-shore
transportation related facilities), will be reviewed for consistency with the ACPs to
ensure that there are no conflicts that will impede the proper execution of the
ACP for the control and/or cleanup of a discharge of oil into a navigable water or
the release of a hazardous substance, pollutant or contaminant in to the
environment.
A. Integration with other Area Contingency Plans
The structure which is the basis for integration of inland and coastal Area
Contingency Plans is the RRT. Commander, 1st USCG District and the Associate
Director of Removal and Emergency Preparedness Programs of EPA Region II co-
chair the RRT. Regional response policies and preparedness activities, concerning
both inland and coastal issues, are addressed through the RRT, and outlined in the
Regional Contingency Plan, which is approved by both the EPA and USCG co-
chairs.
Plan integration is also currently provided by overlapping membership on coastal
and inland Area Committees by the State representative of the RRT, as well as by
participation by EPA Region II in the appropriate coastal Area Committee and
subcommittees.
Future activities will be the development of a mechanism through the New
York/New Jersey RRT to ensure consistency between the planning and response
activities the two inland Area Committees and three coastal Area Committees,
which comprise all waters of New York and New Jersey.
Under the umbrella of the New York/New Jersey RRT, it is proposed that a
committee for Area Contingency Planning would be established. This RRT
committee would provide a mechanism for information exchange between the two
inland (NY,NJ) and the four coastal (Port New York, Port Philadelphia, Port Long
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Island Sound, and Port Buffalo) Area Committees which comprise of all waters of
New York and New Jersey. Working under the RRT umbrella will facilitate the
participation of outside agencies, both federal and state, as it would serve to reduce
duplication of planning tasks associated with Area Contingency Plans and Regional
Contingency Plans.
Under this approach, some of future Fish and Wildlife and Sensitive Environments
planning tasks may be assigned to a separate RRT subcommittee, which would
initiate development of specific Area Contingency Plan tasks. All of the RRT
subcommittee products would be developed as draft for consideration by each of
the Inland and Port Area Committees. Each Area Committee may adapt such RRT
subcommittee products to meet the overall needs of the Area Contingency Plan.
& Multi-Regional Responses
(1) If a discharge or release extends beyond the area covered by one ACP or
RCP into another area, the authority for response actions may likewise shift (based
on the area or region which is impacted the most). If a discharge or release affects
areas covered by two or more ACPs or RCPs, the response mechanisms of each
applicable plan may be activated. In this case, response actions of all regions
concerned shall be fully coordinated as detailed in the RCPs and ACPs.
(2) There shall be one OSC at any time during the course of a response
operation. The National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan
delineates which federal agency shall provide the pre-designated OSC.
(3) Where the USCG has initially provided the OSC for response to a
release from hazardous waste management facilities located in the coastal zone,
responsibility for response action shall shift to EPA or another federal agency, as
appropriate.
C. Integration with Facility and Vessel Response Plans
Facility and vessel response plans, required by section 4202(a)(5) of OPA, shall be
reviewed and approved for consistency with this ?lan (ACP). During a response,
the OSC shall meet with the other responding parties to coordinate and integrate
the response described in 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 upon actual
responses, exercises, and all other relevant information leading to enhancement of
these plans.
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Section 7:
FUTURE FISH AND WILDLIFE PLANNING ACTIVITIES
The requirement in CWA section 311(d)(2)(M) (Fish and Wildlife and Sensitive
Environments Annex as part of the National Contingency Plan) is proposed to be
met through an annex to each Area Contingency Plan. The proposed framework
for the Area Committees to develop consistent and compatible planning for the
protection of and mitigation of injury to fish and wildlife resources and sensitive
environments is outlined in proposed 40 CFR Part 300.210(c)(4)(B).
Some of the issues may be developed as Statewide planning tasks. Region II
anticipates that completion of these planning tasks be accomplished through a
subcommittee process (one or more) which offers the opportunity for
representation by Federal and State trustee offices, State and local government
emergency response offices, environmental organizations and industry, including
facilities required to submit facility response plans under OPA.
1) identification and establishment of priorities for protection of fish and
wildlife resources and habitats, and other sensitive environments at risk.
2) identification of the potential effects of response and countermeasure
activities on fish and wildlife, their habitats, and sensitive environments and
prioritize the appropriateness of such activities in specific areas;
3) plan for monitoring to evaluate the effectiveness of response activities in
protecting fish and wildlife, their habitats, and sensitive environments;
Other "Statewide" planning tasks which Region II anticipates will be accomplished
primarily through an EPA/State-lead approach, with opportunity for comment
from other participants, are the following;
1) provide for decision-making (including prea;>proval) of appropriate removal
actions in specific areas; (COMMENT: Would also include trustee agencies)
2) identification of appropriate state and federal agency contacts responsible for
fish and wildlife rescue and rehabilitation as well as necessary permits or
other legal requirements to carry out fish and wildlife response activities;
3) identification of and planning for implementation of training required under
OSHA and SARA for volunteers in fish and wildlife response activities and
the means for securing such training during a response;
4) define the requirements for evaluating the compatibility between the Area
Contingency Plan and non-federal response plans on issues affecting fish and
wildlife, their habitats, and sensitive environments.
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Other Fish and Wildlife planning tasks which Region II anticipates to be met
through Regional annexes which are prepared with the opportunity for
involvement of NYSDEC Regional offices, county and municipal officials, as well as
environmental organizations and industry. These are outlined below:
1) provide a mechanism for use during response to a discharge to expeditiously
define protection priorities;
2) identify and provide for the acquisition and use of necessary response
capabilities to protect fish and wildlife, their habitats, and sensitive
environments;
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Section 8:
Updates to the Area Plan
This Area Contingency Plan will be revised and updated annually until January,
1999, and every five years thereafter.
This Area Contingency Plan also contains a strategy for future improvements of
the plan. This section contains a summary of future planning activities which are
outlined earlier in this volume of the Area Contingency Plan. The Area
Committee will be asked to prioritize and develop a schedule for initiation of each
of the following activities, as well as any others which are determined to be
developed in order to improve this Area Contingency Plan.
o Development of an outreach package for distribution to interested parties in
the Area Contingency Plan improvement process. (Reference: "Introduction
Section").
o Development of improvements to addressing adequacy of a response to a
Worst Case Discharge. The WCD will be further evaluated for adequacy of
an integrated response of government, industry and private and non-profit
organizations. (Reference: Sections 1 & 6)
o Digitization and integration of GIS mapping, including sensitive areas and
resource locations, for support of Area Contingency Plan. (Reference:
Sections 2 & 4)
o Development of a formal Unified Command Structure among appropriate
response organizations.
o Development of chemical and biological countermeasure policies, including
decision-making, and effects and effectiveness monitoring (Reference:
Sections 5 & 7).
o Development of a mechanism for information exchange between the inland
and coastal Area Committees which comprise of all waters of Region II.
This is proposed to be accomplished under the umbrella of the Region II
RRTs. Goals will be to integrate response plans of outside agencies, both
federal, state, local, and private, and serve to reduce duplication of planning
tasks associated with public and private response plans, most notably:
Facility Response Plans, Local Emergency Plans, Area Contingency Plans
and Regional Contingency Plans, and those of trustee agencies and private
organizations. (Reference: Section 6)
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o Development of local annexes to the Area Contingency Plan, which would
encompass the Fish and Wildlife and Sensitive Environments planning tasks,
which will be required by the proposed revisions to the National
Contingency Plan, when promulgated. (Reference: Section 7)
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NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS FOR RESPONSE EXERCISE PROGRAM (PREP)
GUIDELINES
PURPOSE
The National Preparedness for Response Exercise Program (PREP)
was developed to establish a workable exercise program which
meets the Intent of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA 90) for
spill response preparedness, while being economically feasible
for the government and the oil and hazardous substance Industry
to adopt and sustain. The PREP Is a unified federal effort and
incorporates the exercise requirements of the Coast fiuard, the
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Research ond Special
Programs Administration (RSPA) Office of Pipeline Safety and the
Minerals Management Service (MMS). Adoption of the PREP
guidelines and participation In the PREP will satisfy all OPA 90
mandated federal pollution response exercise requirements.
At this time, the PREP addresses the exercise requirements for
oil pollution response only. Regulations for hazardous substance
releases are currently under development and once completed, the
hazardous substance exercises requirements will be Incorporated
into the PREP.
It is recognized that there may be delays and other problems
during the initial "start up" of the program. The PRE?
guidelines, which can be modified, should therefore be
interpreted as allowing flexibility necessary to work through
these problems and find reasonable solutions. Problems and
recommended solutions should be brought to the attention of the
Coast Guard, EPA, RSPA, or MMS, as appropriate, for necessary
modifications to the PREP to ensure a valid exercise program
remains in place.
For the purpose of the PREP, the terms drills and exercises are
synonymous.
PARTICIPATION IN THE PREP
Participation in the PREP and utilization of this guidance
document will ensure all federal exercise requirements mandated
by OPA 90 have been met. Plan holders may choose not to follow
the PREP guidelines, in which case they will be required to meet
the drill requirements in 33 CFR 155.1060 or 33 CFR 154.1055, for
Coast Guard requirements, and the response plan requirements in
40 CFR 112.20 for EPA, the requirements in 49 CFR 194 for RSPA
and the MMS regulations, as appropriate.
Draft
1
10/1/93
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EFFECTIVE DATE
THE PREP GUIDELINES WILL GO INTO EFFECT ON OCTOBER 1, 1993. AT
THIS TIKE, THE QUAP.TKRT,Y EvTRCISr.3 SHOULD BEGIN TO BE CONDUCTED.
THE PRliP DUIlL xiiAK WILL u. FICIA^LY LiiuIN UN JANUARY 1, 1594 FOR
' ALL PARTICIPANTS TO ENSURE CONSISTENCY NATIONWIDE IN THE DRILL
SCHEDULES, AND TO HAVE ALL PARTICIPANTS ON THE SAME TRIENNIAL
CYCLE. THE DRILL YEAR FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL BE FROM JANUARY
1 TO DECEMBER 31.
DEFINITIONS
- Area - That geographic area for which a separate and
distinct Area Contingency Plan has been prepared as described in
the Oil Pollution Act of 1990. For EPA Areas with sub-area plans
or annexes to the Area Contingency Plan, the EPA Regional
Administrator will decide which sub-area Is to be exercised
within, the triennial cycle.
- Area Committee - Area Committees are those committees
'comprised of federal, state and local officials, formed In
accordance with Section 4202 of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990,
whose task is to prepare an Area Contingency Plan for the Area
for response to a discharge of oil or hazardous substance.
- Area Spill Management Team - The Area Spill Management
Team is the group of individuals within the Coast Guard or EPA
OSC organization with responsibility for spill response
management within the respective Area.
- Average Most Probable Discharge - The size of the
discharge as defined in 33 CFR 154.1020 (a discharge of the
- lesser of 50 barrels or 1 percent of the volume of the worst case
discharge), 33 CFR 155.1020 (a discharge of 50 barrels of oil
from the vessel during oil transfer operations) - (for Coast
Guard regulated facilities & vessels); for EPA, the tiered
planning quantity of 2,100 gallons or less, provided this amount
is less than he worst case discharge; for RSPA and MMS, the size
of the discharge as defined in each agency's respective
regulations, as appropriate; and the-size of the discharge as
defined in the respective Area Contingency Plan.
- Certification - The act of confirming that an exercise: 1)
was completed, 2) met the required objectives, and 3) was
evaluated to determine effectiveness of the response plan based
on exercise performance.
- Complex - A facility regulated under section 311(J) of the
Federal Water Pollution Control Act by two or more Federal
agencies.
- Equipment deployment exercise - An equipment deployment
exercise is an exercise where response equipment is deployed to a
specific site and operated in its normal operating medium.
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• Equipment activation - The movement, staging, deployment
and/or operation of response equipment as determined by the plan
holder In consultation with the exercise design team.
- Exercise Design Team - A team comprised of federal, state
and industry representatives with responsibility for designing an
Area Exercise. The exercise design team is charged with working
with the lead plan holder to develop the scope, parameters and
exercise scenario, although the lead plan holder retains the
final decision on these.
- Industry - For the purpose of these guidelines, industry
means the oil and hazardous substance industry required to submit
response plans and comply with drill requirements, as specified
in appropriate vessel, facility, pipeline, and Outer Continental
Shelf platform regulations. These regulations are administered
by the USCG, EPA, RSPA, and MMS.
- Maximum Most Probable Discharge - The size of the
discharge as defined in 33 CFR 154.1020 (a discharge of the
lesser of 1,200 barrels or 10 percent of the volume of a worst
case discharge), 33 CFR 155.1020 (a discharge of 2,500 barrels of
oil for vessels with an oil cargo capacity equal to or greater
than 25,000 barrels, or 10 percent of the vessel's oil cargo
capacity for vessels with a capacity of less than 25,000
barrels) - (for Coast Guard regulated facilities & vessels); for
EPA regulated facilities, a discharge greater than 2,100 gallons
and less than or equal to 36,000 gallons or 10 percent of the
capacity of the largest tank at the facility, whichever is less;
for RSPA and MMS, the size of the discharge as defined in each
agency's respective regulations, if appropriate; and the size of
the discharge as defined in the respective Area Contingency Plan.
- Oil Spill Removal Organization (0SR0) - An oil spill
removal organization is an entity that provides response
resources.
- On Scene Coordinator (OSC) - The federal official
predesignated by EPA or the USCG to coordinate and direct federal
responses under subpart D, or the official designated by the lead
agency to coordinate and direct removal actions under subpart E
of the National Contingency Plan.
- Qualified Individual (QI) - A qualified individual is the
person located in the United States who meets the requirements
identified in the respective federal regulations (USCG, EPA,
RSPA, MMS), and who is authorized to: (1) activate end engage in
contracting with oil spill removal organizations, (2) act as a
liaison with the predesignated Federal On-Scene Coordinator, and
(3) obligate funds required to carry out response activities.
The Qualified Individual will be the individual or a designee, as
identified in the response plan.
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- Self Certification - Self certification involve* t>»e
following action on the part of the plan holder: 1) completed the
exercise, 2) ensured the exercise mst the required objectives,
and 3) eT*w >1 c'f%c';iven~!*j? cf the pi'*" besart cn en~rcise
performance. Documentation must be approved and signed by an
appropriate official within the organization.
- Self Evaluation - Self evaluation means the plan holder
evaluates effectiveness of the plan during the exercise using the
stated objectives as minimum criteria and an evaluation process
which adequately measures performance. The plan holder is then
responsible for correcting deficiencies identified in the
evaluation process.
- Spill Management Team (SMT) - The spill management team is
the group of personnel Identified to staff the appropriate
organizational structure to manage spill response implementation
in accordance with the response plans.
- Tabletop Exercise (TTX) - A tabletop exercise is an
activity in which key members of the plan holder's staff with
emergency management responsibilities are gathered together
Informally, usually in a conference room, to discuss actions to
be taken during an oil or hazardous substance spill, based upon
the response plan and their standard operating procedures. The
primary characteristic is a verbal "walk through" of a response.
The tabletop exercise is designed to elicit constructive
discussion by the participants, usually without time constraints,
as they examine and resolve problems based on the response plan.
A tabletop exercise has participants practice problem-solving and
resolve questions of coordination and assignment of
responsibilities in a non-threatening format, under minimum
stress.
- Unified Command - A command structure consisting of the
Federal On Scene Coordinator, the State On Scene Coordinator and
the Responsible Party. The Unified Command is utilized during a
spill response to achieve the coordination necessary to carry out
an effective and efficient response.
- Verification - The act of ensuring that an exercise was
certified. Verification will be conducted by the Coast Guard,
EPA, RSPA, or MMS.
- Worst Case Discharge - The size of the discharge as
defined in 33 CFR 154.1020 (in the case of an onshore facility
and deepwatcr port, the largest foreseeable discharge in adverse
weather conditions meeting the requirements of 33 CFR 154.1029),
33 CFR 155.1020 (a discharge in adverse weather conditions of a
vessel's entire oil cargo) - (for Coast Guard regulated
facilities St vessels); for EPA, the size of the discharge
required in 40 CFR 112.20; for RSPA and MMS, the size of the
discharge as defined in each agency's respective regulations, as
appropriate; and the size of the discharge as defined in the
respective Area Contingency Plan. ,
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GUIDING PRINCIPLES
INTERNAL 6 EXTERNAL EXERCISES
Internal exercises ore those that are conducted wholly within the
plan holder'8 organization. The Internal exercises test the
various components of the response plan to ensure the plan is
adequate to meet the needs of the organization for spill
response.
The internal exercises include:
- 01 Notification Drills
- Emergency Procedures Exercisers for vessels & barges
- Spill Management Team Tabletop Exercises
- Equipment Deployment Exercises
- Government Initiated Unannounced Exercises
All internal exercises, with the exception of the government
initiated unannounced exercise, will be self evaluated and self
certified.
The external exercises go outside of the organization to test the
Interaction of the plan holder with the response community. The
external exercises test the plan holder's entire plan and the
coordination with members of the response community necessary to
conduct an effective response to a pollution incident.
The external exercises include:
- Area Exercises
01 NOTIFICATION DRILLS
The purpose of the Qualified Individual Notification Drill is to
ensure the Qualified Individual is able to be reached in a spill
response emergency to carry out their required duties. Contact
(telephonic, radio, message-pager, or facsimile) must be made
with the QI, and confirmation received to satisfy the
requirements of this drill. Credit will be given for this drill
if contact is made with the QI during the normal course of
business operations and the contact is documented as a drill.
The QI Notification Drill is not intended to verify phone
numbers, points of contact or the notification list contained in
the plan. The plan holder is expected to revalidate the
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notification list periodically (recommend at least once every 6
months) part of th« normal nonrso of conducting business.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES DRILLS
The purpose of the Emergency Procedures Drills
vessel personnel are capable of conducting the
necessary to mitigate the effects of a spill.
SPILL MANAGEMENT TEAM TABLETOP EXERCISES
A Spill Management Team Tabletop Exercise must
annually. At least one SMT TTX in a triennial
involve a worst case discharge scenario.
EQUIPMENT DEPLOYMENT EXERCISES
The Equipment Deployment Exercise requires that response
equipment identified in a response plan be deployed and operated
into its intended operating environment. For plan holders that
utilize an OSRO for providing response equipment, the
responsibility is placed upon the plan holder to ensure the OSRO
deploys and operates that equipment and provides documentation
that this has been accomplished. The responsibility is placed
upon the plan holder to ensure the requirement is met since the
law does not authorize the imposition of any such requirements on
the OSRO.
The purpose of the equipment deployment requirement is to ensure
that the response equipment identified in the response plan is
operable and the personnel responsible for operating it are
capable of doing so. It is not necessary that every piece of
equipment identified in the plan be deployed and operated. Only
a representative sample of each type of equipment need be
deployed and operated, as long as the remainder is included in a
comprehensive training and maintenance program. Credit for
deployment during training will be given. A minimum of the
following equipment must be deployed and operated on an annual
basis:
1) 1000 feet of each type of boom in the inventory
Types of boom
a) Solid Log Flotation Boom
b) Air Inflated Boom
c) Self Inflated Boom
d) Bottom Seal Boom (Only 50 feet of this
type of boom need be deployed)
2) One of each type of skimming system
is to ensure that
initial actions
be conducted
cycle shall
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All plan holders identifying an OSRO in their response plan shall
receive crrdit for that OSPO's equipment deployment, to the limit
deployed. Equipment must be deployed into the intended operating
environment as identified in the response plan. This means that
if the equirmont is intended to respond to a 3pill in opwater,
the deployment exercise must be conducted in open water.
Likewise, if a spill would be likely to occur on a river system,
the equipment deployment drill should take place in similar
surroundings. It will be the responsibility of the plan holder
to ensure that the OSRO cited in the response plan deploys the
equipment into the environment that is described In the plan.
OSROs that respond to various geographic areas and have equipment
staged in different locations throughout the country will be
required to conduit deployment exercises in c*ch of tho various
areas. Each OSRO field office will be treated as a separate
OSRO. For example, if an OSRO maintains an East Coast location
and a West Coast location in order to provide the required tier
coverage for their planholders, that OSRO must meet the minimum
equipment deployment requirement in each location as if each is a
separate OSRO. The OSRO may provide a single certification of
equipment deployment for all of its field offices to the client
planholders, provided that individual records are available upon
request.
Facilities with facility-owned equipment identified in their
response plan will be required to deploy this equipment
semiannually. Only a representative sample of this equipment, as
identified above, must be deployed and operated. The facility
will be required to deploy equipment up to the amount necessary
to respond to an average most probable discharge at the facility.
UNANNOUNCED EXERCISES
Each plan holder shall conduct an internal unannounced exercise
annually. This will not necessarily have to be a separate
exercise. Any of the required exercises, with the exception of
the QI notification drill, that is conducted unannounced will
satisfy this requirement. Every three years, one of the
unannounced exercises must include equipment deployment. The
equipment deployed in the unannounced exercise may be credited
toward meeting the requirement for the equipment deployment
exercise. The plan holder will have the option of determining
how the unannounced exercise shall be conducted. For example,
the plan holder may turn one of the SMT TTXs into an unannounced
exercise with equipment deployment.
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TRIENNIAL CYCLE OF EXERCISING THE ENTIRE RESPONSE PLAN
Every three years all components of the entire response plan must
be exercised. Th«^ purpose* of this r«guir^mpnt is to ensure tb>vt
all components oi the plan function adequately for response to an
oil or hazardous substance spill. Rather than requiring each
plan holder to conduct a major exercise every three years that
covers all components at once, this approach provides the same
results without imposing an undue burden on the plan holder.
The following are the types of plan components that must be
exercised at least once every three years:
Organizational Design
I) Notifications
. 2) Staff mobilization
.3) Ability to operate within the response management system
described in the plan
Operational Response
4) Discharge control
5) Assessment of discharge
6) Containment of discharge
7) Recovery of spilled material
8) Protection of economically & environmentally sensitive
areas
* 9) Disposal of recovered product
Response Support
10) Communications
II) Transportation
12) Personnel support
13) Equipment maintenance and support
14) Procurement
15) Documentation
While not all of these components will necessarily be contained
in each plan, the plan holder shall' identify those that are
applicable from the list above, and add or delete other
components as appropriate. The plan holder will then be
responsible for ensuring all components of their plan are
exercised within each three year exercise cycle.
To meet the triennial cycle of exercising the entire response
plan, it is not necessary to exercise the entire plan all at one
time. The plan may be exercised in segments over a period of
three years, as long as each component of the plan is exercised
at least once within the three year period. The logic here is
that if the components prove to be adequate when exercised
separately, they should be able to be incorporated smoothly into
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the whole system when implementing the entire plan during a
response. Conducting the annual required exercises outlined
in the PREP guidance document should ultimately result in
exercising all components of ths> ?l*n, if the exercises are
planned correctly.
For example, a plan holder could set up an exercise (not
necessarily large scale) , which tests the Spill Management Team
and includes equipment deployment. If the scenario were
developed properly, all components of their plan could be
exercised in this one exercise. Likewise, participation in an
Area Exercise will result in the completion of all components of
the plan at one time. A QX Notification Drill could be developed
to include all notification requirements identified in a response
plan and would thereby satisfy the notification component? an
Equipment Deployment Drill could be developed to meet the
discharge control, assessment of discharge, containment of
discharge, recovery of spilled material, protection of
economically £ environmentally sensitive areas, and disposal of
recovered product components, if the spill scenario were designed
and carried out to address these items.
The 15 components identified are the core components of a
response plan. As stated before, not all components will be
included in each plan, but the majority will be. The objective
of exercising each component is to ensure that enough information
and guidance is available to the user for adequate spill
response. The adequacy of the total plan can be demonstrated
through the various exercises.
In the triennial cycle, the following internal exercises must be
conducted;
- 12 Q3 Notification Drills
- 12 Emergency Procedures Exercises (Manned Vessels &
Unmanned Barges)
- 3 Spill Management Team Tabic.top Exercises
- One must involve a Worst Case Discharge Scenario
- 3 Unannounced Exercises (Any of the exercises, with the
exception of the Q1 Notification Drill, if conducted
unannounced, will satisfy this requirement)
- One of the Unannounced Exercises must be an Equipment
Deployment Exercise
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- 6 Facility-Owned Equipment Deployment Exercises (For
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between the responsible party and the federal, state and local
government — to exercise both the Area Contingency Plan and the
responsible party's plan. There should be some level of
equipment deployment, whatever Is appropriate for the scenario.
The Area Exercise v.111 invo3^3 at a Tin!mum, following
criteria:
- 8-12 hours in duration.
- full test of the lead plan holder's response plan.
- government will be involved - will test the Unified
Command System for the Area.
- scenario will be developed by the lead plan holder, in
consultation with the exercise design team.
- scenario will involve equipment deployment. The extent of
equipment deployment shall be determined by the lead plan
holder, in consultation with the exercise design team.
Exercise objectives are outlined In the PREP guidance document.
AREA EXERCISE SCHEDULING
Scheduling of Area Exercises shall be done under a nationally
coordinated system that involves federal, state and local
governments and plan holders, and that recognizes the unique
needs of specific geographic regions of the country.
A National Scheduling Coordinating Committee (NSCC) will be
established for the purpose of establishing the schedule for Area
Exercises. The NSCC will be comprised of personnel representing
the four federal agencies with exercise requirements - the Coast
Guard, EPA, RSPA, and MMS. The NSCC will be charged with
developing a strawman schedule and then coordinating with the
state, regional and local government agencies and the industry to
ensure equitable exercise of industry components and designated
Areas.
Area Exercise scheduling will be conducted as follows:
V
The NSCC will meet in October 1993 to select the Areas for
participation in the Area Exercises for the 3 calendar years
beginning in 1995 (January 1, 1995 through December 31,
1997). [Note: The 1994 exercise schedule for the 6
government led exercises has already been developed and will
be followed. The Industry led exercises will commence in
1995.] The NSCC will first divide the three calendar years
into sixty separate time blocks, to accommodate the twenty
yearly exercises. The sixty Areas to be exercised will then
be selected based on various criteria, including high volume
port activity, spill activity, date of last major exercise,
etc. Each Area selected will be tentatively scheduled for
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either an Industry or government led exercise in one of the
exercise tiwe blocks.
Once ths Araas and exercise date3 are chosen, the NSCC will
work through the RUT Co-Chairs ai.J through regional groups
if they exist (such as the Area/Industry Exercise
Coordinating Committee (AXECC) located in the Pacific
Northwest) to solicit additional input from the OSC, state
agencies and industry to address the full spectrum of
concerns at the local, state end regional level. The
regional contacts will be asked to coordinate input from the
Area Committee level as well. Input back to the NSCC will
include identification of any potential conflicts with
exercises planned by other entities, and nominees for lead
industry plan holder who would be responsible for the
industry led exercise in a given Area. Each Area should
provide a list of five or six industry nominees. The
regional contacts should compile these lists and prioritize
the nominees based on regional response concerns and equity
for forwarding to the NSCC no later than November 30, 1993.
The NSCC will convene again in December 1993 to review
regional input and finalize the three year schedule for
publication as a Federal Register Notice by the end of that
month.
Thereafter, the NSCC will meet in October of each year to
review the overall effectiveness of the PREP and to begin
development of the schedule for the third calendar year of a
three year cycle, so that a complete three year schedule is
always current.
NOTE: The NSCC will attempt to take all relevant issues
into consideration when developing the schedule. For
example, if an industry plan holder is chosen to participate
in an exercise on the West Coast, the same plan holder will
not be selected to participate in an exercise on the East
Coast. Likewise, if a plan holder participated in an Area
Exercise previously, they will be exempt from participation
in another Area Exercise for f years. If a major spill
occurred in an Area already scheduled for an exercise, the
NSCC will give consideration to cancelling or rescheduling
the exercise.
CREDIT FOR DRILLS CONDUCTED XH 1993
Exercises conducted in 1993 may be credited toward meeting the
objectives necessary to exercise the entire response plan in a
triennial cycle. Also, major exercises conducted in 1993 will be
taken into account by the National Scheduling Coordinating
Committee when developing the Area Exercise schedule. Although
certain aspects of credit may be given for exercises conducted in
1993, all quarterly and annual exercises will still be required
to be conducted in 1994. Each annual exercise must be conducted
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within a 12 month period, with at least a 6 month lapse between
exercises. Each plan holder will be responsible for determining
credit due for exercises conducted In 1993* The plan holder
shall ensure that the c tercise objectives were met according to
the PREP guidelines, and shull sell certify each exercise for
respective credit due.
OTHER CREDIT ISSUES
When lesser Included exercises occur Incident to larger exercises
and/or a real event, the plan holder will receive credit for that
lesser Included exercise and/or real event when properly
documented. For example, If a plan holder responds to an actual
spill, the activities Involved In the 6pill response. I.e. the
notification of the QI and the equipment deployment will satisfy
the requirement for these two exercises, provided the actual
response activity meets the objectives of the exercises and Is
properly documented.
Credit for an Area Exercise will be given to a plan holder for an
actual response to a spill In the Area If the plan was utilized
for response to the spill and the objectives of the Area Exercise
were met, were properly documented and certified. The caveat to
this statement is that if a plan holder was scheduled to conduct
an Area Exercise and an actual spill occurred in the Area for
which the plan holder's plan was NOT used, the plan holder would
not receive credit for the spill response.
PROPER DOCUMENTATION
Proper documentation includes documentation which lists the
exercise conducted, the objectives met and the results of the
exercise evaluation. This documentation must be in writing and
signed by a responsible individual within the organization.
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COMPLEXES
Complexes are facilities that must meet the requirements of more
than one regulatory agency for developing spill rcsponro plans.
Fox- ej:ai.ii>la, a facility that hus oil atorege tcnke, a pipaJ ine
and a waterfront oil transfer dock is considered a complex since
it must meet the requirements of EPA, RSPA and the Coast Guard.
Complexes will only be required to conduct one drill to meet all
agency requirements for that particular type of drill. For
example, if a quarterly notification drill is required by all
three agencies regulating the complex, one notification drill per
quarter will satisfy the requirements for all three regulatory
agencies.
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QX NOTIFICATION DRILLS
COAST GUARD MARINE TRANSPORTATION RELATED (KTR) 6 EPA REGULATED
TACILTTTSS
Applicability: - Facility
Frequency: - Quarterly, or routine communication if it
occurs on at least a quarterly basis.
Initiating Authority: - Company Policy
Particip. Element*: - Facility Personnel, Qualified Individual
Scope:
Objectives:
Certification:
Verification:
Records:
Retention:
Location:
Evaluation:
Credit:
Exercise communications between facility
personnel and Qualified Individual.
- Contact must be made with a Qualified
Individual or designee, as designated in the
plan.
- Self Certification
Verification to be conducted by the
appropriate agency during site visits.
3 years (USCG)
5 years (EPA)
Records to be kept at the facility.
Self Evaluation.
Plan holder may take credit for this exercise
in the course of conducting routine business
or other drills, provided that the objectives
of the drill are net and the drill is properly
recorded. Similarly, credit may be received
for an actual spill response when these
objectives are met and a proper record
generated.
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QI NOTIFICATION DRILLS
Applicability:
Frequency:
KAKNED VESSELS
I .'.iiiiiaJ VuLiCClS.
Quarterly while operating in U.S. waters
(EEZ), otherwise upon entry into U.S. waters,
not to exceed four times per year. The QI
Notification Drill will not ba required for
ships outside U.S. waters.
Initiating Authority: - Master or designee according to plan.
Particip. Elements: - Vessel Personnel, plan designated
shoreside personnel, vessel's Qualified
Individual.
Scope:
Objectives:
Certification:
Verification:
Records:
Retention:
Location:
Evaluation:
Credit:
Exercise communication between vessel
personnel and Qualified Individual.
- Contact (telephonic, radio, message-pager, or
facsimile) and confirmation must be made with
a Qualified Individual or designee as
designated in ths plan.
Self certification.
Verification to be conducted by the Coast
Guard during vessel boardings.
3 Years.
Logbook entry indicating time of QI
notification (33 CFR 155.1060(c)(1))
Owner or operator will conduct review to
determine-if objectives have been met.
- Self Evaluation.
Plan holder may take credit for this exercise
in the course of conducting routine business
or other drills, provided that the objectives
of the drill are met and the drill is properly
recorded. Similarly, credit may be taken for
an actual spill response when these objectives
are met and a proper record generated.
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QI NOTIFICATION DRILL
UNMANNED BARGES
Applicability: - Urii.:annc J Dargo.
Frequency: - Quarterly while operating in U.S. waters (EEZ)
otherwise upon entry into U.S. waters, not
required to exceed four times per year. The
01 Notification Drill will not be required for
barges outside U.S. waters.
Initiating Authority: - Barge Owner or Operator or Towing Vessel
Captain.
Particip. Elements: -
Barge custodian, plan designated shoreside
personnel, Qualified Individual
Scope:
Objectives:
Certi fication:
Verification:
Records:
Retention:
Location:
Evaluation:
Credit:
Exercise communication between barge custodian
and Qualified Individual.
Ensure that the barge custodian knows who to
call in the event of an unauthorized discharge
emanating from an unmanned tank barge in their
tow or fleeting area.
Contact (telephonic, radio, message-pager, or
facsimile) and confirmation must be made with
the Qualified Individual or designee as
designated In the plan.
Drills should be conducted randomly to ensure
that all barge custodians have an equal chance
for participation in the notification drills
at some time throughout the year.
Self certification
Verification to be conducted by the Coast
Guard.
- 3 Years.
Records will be kept in accordance with the
requirements in 33 CFR 155.1060(c)(2).
Self Evaluation
Plan holder may take credit for this exercise
in the course of conducting routine business
or other drills, provided that the objectives
of the drill are met and the drill is properly
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recorded. Similarly, credit may be taken for
ui actual spill rescue whan these wLjectives
are met and a proper record generated.
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NOTIFICATION DRILL
AREA
Applicability: - Area
Frequency: - Quarterly
Initiating Authority: - On Scene Coordinator
Particip. Elements: -
Scope:
Objectives;
Certification:
Verification:
Records:
Retention:
Location:
Evaluation:
Credit:
Key Elements of the Unified Command
Structure (UCS) (federal, state & local
government agencies)
Exercise & test communication between OSC and
key elements of the UCS
Ensure that the key elements of the UCS know
who to call in the event of a discharge within
the Area
Ensure contact (telephonic, radio, message-
pager, or facsimile) and confirmation is made
with the OSC and key elements of the UCS
Self Certification
- Verification to be conducted by the
District/Region.
- 3 Years (USCG)
- 5 Years (EPA)
- With the OSC
By Area Committee
Plan holder may take credit for this exercise
in the course of conducting routine business
or other drills, provided that the objectives
of the drill are met and the drill is properly
recorded. Similarly, credit may be taken for
an actual spill response when these objectives
are met and a proper record generated.
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ONBOARD EMERGENCY PROCEDURES DRILLS
MANNED VESSELS
itppli.uubility: - Vessals.
Frequency: - Quarterly
Initiating Authority: - Master or designee according to plan.
Particip. Elements: - Vessel Personnel.
Scope:
Objectives:
Certification:
Verification:
Records:
Retention:
Location:
Evaluation:
Credit:
Exercise the vessel's onboard emergency
procedures for spill mitigation^
Conduct a "walkthrough" of the emergency
procedures for spill mitigation or prevention
of a discharge or substantial threat of
discharge of oil.
The "walkthrough" should exercise one or more
of the sections of the emergency procedures
for spill mitigation, for example:
- simulate response to a collision
- simulate response to an oil spill on
deck of the vessel
- simulate response to a vessel fire
Self Certification.
Verification to be conducted by the Coast
Guard during vessel boardings.
3 Years.
Logbook entry (33 CFR 155.1060(c)(1))
Self Evaluation
Plan holder may take credit for this exercises
when conducted in conjunction with other
drills as long as all objectives are met and a
proper record generated. Similarly, credit
may be taken for an actual spill response when
these objectives are met and a proper record
generated.
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EMERGENCY PROCEDURES DRILL
UNMANNED BARGES
Applicability: - U».»iannuJ rj-ge.
Frequency: - Quarterly.
Initiating Authority: - Barge owner or operator, or towing
vessel captain.
Particip. Eleaents: - Barge Custodian.
Scope:
Objectives:
Certification:
Verification:
Records:
Retention:
Location:
Evaluation:
Credit:
- Exercise the emergency procedures to be taken
for an oil discharge or substantial threat of
such discharge. (See 33 CFR 155.1040 (a))
Conduct a "walkthrough" of the emergency
procedures.
Ensure barge custodians know proper actions to
take in the event of an oil discharge or
substantial threat of such discharge.
Self Certification
- Verification to be conducted by the Coast
Guard.
3 Years.
Records to be kept in accordance with 33 CFR
155.1060(c)(2).
Self Evaluation.
Plan holder may t«ke credit for this exercise
when conducted in conjunction with other
drills as long as all objectives are met and a
proper record generated. Similarly, credit
may be taken for an actual spill response when
these objectives are met end a proper record
generated.
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SPILL MANAGEMENT TEAM TABLETOP EXERCISE
USCG MTR & EPA REGULATED FACILITIES
AppJ.fcnbiJ.ity: - Facility Tpi.XJ Team
Frequency: - Annually
Initiating Authority: - Company policy*
Particip. Elements: - Spill Management Team as established in
response plans.
Scope:
Objectives:
Certification:
Verification:
Records:
Retention:
Exercise the Spill Management Team's
organization, communication and decision
making in managing a spill response.
At least one Spill Management Team Tabletop
Exercise in a triennial cycle shall involve
simulation of a worst case discharge scenario.
Exercise the Spill Management Team in a review
of:
Knowledge of the response plan.
Proper notifications.
Communications system.
Ability to access OSRO.
Coordination of organization/agency
personnel with responsibility for spill
response.
Ability to effectively coordinate spill
response activity with National Response
System infrastructure.
- Ability to" access information in Area
Contingency Plan for location of
sensitive areas, resources available
within the Area, unique conditions of
Area, etc.
Self Certification
Verification to be conducted by responsible
oversight agency.
- 3 years (USCG)
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Location:
Evaluation:
Credit:
5 years (EPA)
At each facility - (for facilities)
Self e.rloation
Plan holder may take credit for this exercise
when conducted in conjunction with other
drills as long as all objectives are net and a
proper record generated. Likewise, credit may
be taken for an actual spill response when
these objectives are met and a proper record
generated.
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SPILL MANAGEMENT TEAM TABLETOP EXERCISE
VESSELS
f-ppl^cubii* cy: ™ VssL'fil na»>w JC4U311L 7%»jm
Frequency: - Annually
Initiating Authority: « Company policy.
Farticip. Elementsi
Scope:
Objectives:
Certification:
Verification:
Records:
Retention:
Spill Management Team as established in
response plans.
Exercise the Spill Management Team*®
organization, communication and decision
making in managing a spill response.
At least one Spill Management Team Tabletop
Exercise in a triennial cycle shall involve
simulation of a worst case discharge scenario.
Exercise the Spill Management Team in a review
of;
- Knowledge of the response plan.
- Proper notifications.
- Communications system.
- Ability to access OSRO.
- Coordination of organization/agency
personnel with responsibility for spill
response.
Ability to effectively coordinate spill
response activity with National Response
System infrastructure.
- Ability to >.ccess information in Area
Contingency Plan for location of
sensitive areas, resources available
within the Area, unique conditions of
Area, etc.
Self Certification
Verification to be conducted by primary
oversight agency.
3 years
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Location: - in accordance with 33 CFR 155.1060(c)(2)
Evaluation: - Self Evaluation
Credit: - Plan holder may take credit for this exercise
when conducted In conjunction with other
drills as long as all objectives are net and a
proper record generated. Likewise, credit may
be taken for an actual spill response when
these objectives are net and a proper record
generated.
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SPILL MANAGEMENT TEAM TABLETOP EXERCISE
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
- Avec Spill Mar.ago^ent Tuau
Frequency: - Annually
Initiating Authority: - USCG District (m) or EPA Region
Particip. Elements: - Spill Management Team for the Area (USCG
or EPA and respective response team)
Scope:
Objectives:
Certification:
Verification:
Records:
Retention:
- Exercise the Spill Management Team's
organization, communication, end decision
making in managing a spill response;
- At least one Spill Management Team Tabletop
Exercise in a triennial cycle shall involve
simulation of a worst case discharge scenario.
Exercise the Spill Management Team in a review
of:
Knowledge of the Area Contingency Plan.
Proper notifications.
Communications system.
- Ability to access response equipment.
Coordination of organization/agency
personnel with responsibility for spill
response.
Ability to effectively coordinate spill
response activity with National Response
System infrastructure.
Ability to access information in Area
Contingency Plan for location of
sensitive areas, resources available
within the Area, unique conditions of
Area, etc.
Self Certification
Verification to be conducted by
District/Region.
- 3 Years (USCG)
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5 Years (EPA)
Location:
Evaluation:
Credit:
With OSC
Self Evaluation.
Credit may be taken for this exercise when
conducted in conjunction with other drills as
long as all objectives are met and a proper
record generated. Likewise, credit may be
taken for an actual spill response when these
objectives are met and a proper record
generated.
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EQUIPMENT DEPLOYMENT DRILLS
USCC MTR AND EPA REGULATED FACILITIES
ftpplicw.Lili'ty: - Fv.cilitieb with i'acilj.ty owneu reip^s®
equipment
Frequency: - Semiannually
Initiating Authority: - Company Policy
Particip. Element®: - Facility Personnel
Scope: - Deploy and operate facility-owned response
equipment idenLined in t!«e response plan.
Only a representative sample of each type of
equipment (see page 8 & 9 of the Guiding
Principles) or that which is necessary to
respond to an average most probable discharge,
whichever is less, need be deployed.
Objectives:
Certification:
Verification:
Records:
Retention:
Location:
Evaluation:
The remainder of the equipment which is not
deployed must be included in a comprehensive
training and maintenance program. Credit will
be given for deployment conducted during
training. The maintenance program must ensure
that the equipment is periodically inspected
and maintained in good operating condition in
accordance with the manufacturer's
recommendations and best commercial practices.
All inspection and maintenance must be
documented by the owner.
Demonstrate ability of facility personnel to
deploy and operate equipment.
Ensure equipment is in proper working order.
Dysfunctional equipment is to be repaired or
replaced within 30 days.
Self Certification
Verification to be conducted by appropriate
oversight agency during periodic site visits.
3 Years (USCG)
5 Years (EPA)
Records to be kept at the facility.
Self Evaluation.
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Credit: - Plan holder may take credit for this exercise
when conducted in conjunction with other
drills as long as all objectives are net and a
proper rncord generated. Likewise, credit may
be taken for an actual spill response when
these objectives are net and a proper record
generated.
Note: If a facility with facility-owned equipment also
identifies OSRO equipment in their response plan, the OSRO
equipment oust also be deployed and operated in accordance
with the equipment deployment requirements for OSRO owned
equipment.
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EQUIPMENT DEPLOYMENT DRILLS
USCC MTR AND EPA REGULATED FACILITIES
Applicability: - ruciiiVifts without fftwilAty uv.v.od respond®
equipment
Frequency: - Annually
Initiating Authority: - Company Policy
Particip. Element*: - Facility owner or operator
Scope: - Deploy and operate response equipment
identified in the response plan. Only a
representative sample of each type of
equipment (see page 8 & 9 of the Guiding
Principles) need be deployed and operated.
The remainder of the equipment which is not
deployed must be included in a comprehensive
training and maintenance program. Credit will
be given for deployment conducted during
training. The maintenance program must ensure
that the equipment is periodically inspected
and maintained in good operating condition in
accordance with the manufacturer's
recommendations and best commercial practices.
The facility owner or operator must ensure
that inspection and maintenance by the OSRO is
documented. The OSRO shall provide inspection
and maintenance information to the owner or
operator.
Objectives: - Ensure response equipment is operational.
Ensure that the 'personnel who would operate
this equipment in a spill response are capable
of deploying and operating it.
Ensure that the response resources participate
in"fcnnual deployment*drills.
Certification: - The facility owner or operator shall ensure
that the response resources identified in the
facility's response plan participate in annual
deployment drills. The facility owner or
operator shall ensure that the OSRO identified
in the response plan as providing this
equipment, provides adequate documentation
that the required objectives of the deployment
exercise have been met.
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Verification: - Verification to be conducted by appropriate
oversight agency during periodic site visits.
Records:
Retention: - 3 Years (USCG)
- 5 Years (EPA)
• Records to be kept at the facility
Evaluation: - Self Evaluation
Credit: - Plan holder may take credit for this exercise
when conducted in conjunction with other
drills as long as all objectives are net and a
proper record generated. Likewise, credit may
be taken for an actual spill response when
these objectives are met and a proper record
generated. The plan holder may take credit
for OSRO equipment deployed for other
exercises to the extent of the deployment
exercise.
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EQUIPMENT DEPLOYMENT DRILLS
VESSELS
7li,^liciibility: - Vdjsuls
Frequency: - Annually
Initiating Authority: - Company Policy
Particip. Element# - Vessel owner or operator.
Scope:
Objectives:
Certification;
Verification:
Records:
Retention:
- Deploy and operate response equipment
identified in the response plan. Only a
reprcsantotive sample of each type of
equipment (see page 8 & 9 of the Guiding
Principles) need be deployed and operated.
- The remainder of the equipment which is not
deployed must be included in a comprehensive
training and maintenance program. Credit will
be given for deployment conducted during
training. The maintenance program must ensure
that the equipment is periodically inspected
and maintained in good operating condition in
accordance with the manufacturer's
recommendations and best commercial practices.
The vessel owner or operator must ensure that
inspection and maintenance by the OSRO is
documented. The OSRO shall provide inspection
and maintenance information to the owner or
operator.
Ensure response equipment is operational.
Ensure that the personnel who would operate
this equipment in a spill response are capable
of deploying and operating it.
Ensure that the response resources participate
in annual deployment drills.
The vessel owner or operator shall ensure that
the OSRO identified in the vessel's response
plan as providing response equipment, conducts
an annual field equipment deployment drill of
this response equipment.
Verification to be conducted by primary
oversight agency.
- 3 Years
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• See 33 CFR 155.1060(c)(2)
Evaluation: - self Evaluation
Credit: - Plan holder may take rr«dit *or this exercise
when conducted in conjunction with other
drills as long as all objectives are met and a
proper record generated. Likewise, credit may
be taken for an actual spill response when
these objectives are met and a proper record
generated. The plan holder may take credit
for OSRO equipment deployed for other
exercises to the extent of the deployment
exercise.
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EQUIPMENT DEPLOYMENT DRILLS
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
Applicability: - Arud Co
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Verification:
Dintrict/region
Records:
Retention:
Evaluation:
Credit:
- 3 Years (USCG)
- 5 Years (EPA)
- With OSC
Self Evaluation
- Plan holder may take credit for this exercise
wbon conducted in conjunction vith other
drills as long as all objectives are met and a
proper record generated. Likewise, credit may
be taken for an actual spill response when
these objectives are met and a proper record
generated. The plan holder may take credit
for OSRO equipment deployed for other
exercises to the extend of the deployment
exercise.
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UN7,FK0UNCEn DRILLS
PLAN HOLDERS
Applicability: ~ Response Plan holders within the Area
Frequency: - Annually - A plan holder is not required to
participato In a federal government initiated
unannounced drill if they have participated in
an unannounced federal or state oil spill
response drill within the last 36 months.
Initiating Authority - USCG, EPA
Particip. Elements - Response Plan holders
Scope: - Unannounced exercises to be limited in scope,
number and duration.
Unannounced exercises will be limited to a
maximum of four exercises per Area per year.
Exercises will be limited to a maximum of four
hours in duration.
Exercises will involve response to an average
most probable discharge scenario.
Exercise will involve equipment deployment to
respond to spill scenario.
Neither the Coast Guard or EPA will require an
unannounced exercise of a pipeline or platform
not a part of a complex, since these will be
covered by RSPA and MMS.
Objectives: - Conduct proper notifications to respond to
unannounced scenario of an average most
probable discharge.
Demonstrate equipment deployment is:
— timely
— conducted with adequate amount of
equipment for scenario
-- properly deployed
Exercise Preparation - The Area Committee will meet annually to
discuss details of the unannounced
exercises to be conducted in the Area
for that year. At this annual meeting,
the Area Committee will consult with the
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Certification:
Verification:
Records:
Retention:
Evaluation;
Credit:
initiating agency (USCG, EPA, RSPA, MMS)
to discuss the scenario development and
requirements for each exercise.
Initiating Agency (USCG, EPA, RSPA, MMS)
Initiating Agency
3 Years (USCG, RSPA, MMS)
5 Years (EPA)
At facility - for facilities
See 33 CFR 155.1060(c)(2) - for vessels
Evaluation to be conducted by initiating
ageney.
Credit may be taken for an actual spill
response when these objectives are met and a
proper record generated. Plan holders
participating in this exercise may also take
credit for notification and equipment
deployment exercises.
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OWNER/OPERATOR INTERNAL NOTIFICATION DRILLS
ONSHORE TRANSPORTATION-RELATED PIPELINES
Applicability: - Pipeline owne^/operator.
Frequency: - As indicated by response plan and the
triennial cycle.
Party Initiating Drill: - As indicated in response plan.
Participants:
Scope:
Objectives:
Format:
- Designated spill emergency response team
members.
Demonstration of the accws&ibllity and
notification capability of the Qualified
Individual and designated spill emergency
response team members.
- Contact (telephonic, radio, message-pager, or
facsimile) and confirmation established as
indicated in response plan.
- As indicated in response plan.
Certification;
Verification:
Records:
Retention:
Location:
Self certification as indicated in response
plan. Each plan should have a written
description of the company's certification
process.
Self certification that the guidelines ere
being satisfied will be biannually sent to
RSPA (15th of January and July) and entered
into the RSPA exercise database. RSPA
requests that the submitted documentation
include the owner/operator name, drill date,
type of drill conducted, zone drilled, and
participants.
Verification conducted by RSPA during regular
inspections* or RSPA tobletop exercises.
* Verification will not be done by inspections
in the near term.
3 years.
Owner/operator shall retain records as
indicated in response plan.
RSPA to retain verification records.
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Credit: - Plan holder may take credit for this exercise
when conductjd in conjunction with ether
drills as long as all objectives are met and a
proper record generated. Likewise, credit may
be tL>ken fiorn an actual jplll r.isponsu when
these objectives are met and a proper record
generated.
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IHTTiRHT-.L TA^LSTOP EXERCISE
ONSHORE TJUtfrCPOnTATT.ON-RFJJlTED PIPELINES
Applicability: - Pipeline owner/operator.
Frequency: - As indicated by response plan and the
triennial cycle.
Party Initiating Drill: - As indicated in response plan.
Participants:
Scope:
Objectives:
Format:
Certification:
Verification:
- Designated spill emergency response team
members.
- Demonstration of the response team's ability to
organize, communicate, and make strategic
decisions regarding population and
environmental protection during a spill event.
Designated emergency response team members
should demonstrate:
(1) knowledge of facility response plan;
(2) ability to organize team members?
(3) communication capability; and
(4) coordination for response capability as
outlined in response plan.
Internal tabletop drill as outlined in
response plan.
Self certification as indicated in response
plan or as defined in the Guiding Principles
of this document, whichever is more stringent.
Each plan should have a written description of
the company's certification process.
Self certification that the guidelines are
being satisfied will be biannually sent to
RSPA (15th of January and July) and entered
into the RSPA exercise database. RSPA
requests that the submitted documentation
include the owner/operator name, drill date,
type of drill conducted, zone drilled, and
participants.
Verification conducted by RSPA during regular
inspections* or RSPA tabletop exercises.
* Verification will not be done by inspections
in the near term.
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Records:
Retention: — 3 years.
Location: - Owuer/opjr^cox- whdll retain records as
indicated in response plan.
- R5PA to retain verification records.
Credit: - Plan holder may take credit for this exercise
when conducted in conjunction with other
drills as long as all objectives are met and a
proper record generated. Likewise, credit may
be taken from an actual spill response when
thes- objectives are met and a proper record
generated.
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OWNER/OPERATOR EQUIPMENT PFFLOYWENT DRILLS
ONSHORE TRANSPORTATION-RELATED PIPELINES
Applicability: - Pipeline owner/operator.
Frequency; - As indicated by response plan and the
triennial cycle.
Party Initiating Drill;
As indicated in response plan.
Participants:
Scope:
Objectives:
Format:
Certification:
Verification;
Records:
Retention:
- Designated spill emergency response team
members.
- Demonstrate ability to deploy owner/operator
spill response equipment.
- Designated emergency response personnel should
demonstrate:
(1) ability to organise; and
(2) deploy and operate representative types
of key response equipment as described in
response plan.
- Announced deployment exercise indicated in
response plan.
Self certification as indicated in response
plan. Each plan should have a written
description of the company's certification
process.
Self certification that the guidelines are
being satisfied will be biannually sent to
RSPA (15th of January and July) and entered
into the RSPA exercise database. RSPA
requests that the submitted documentation
include the owner"/operator name, drill date,
type of drill conducted, zone drilled, and
participants.
Verification conducted by RSPA during regular
inspections* or RSPA tabletop exercises.
* Verification will not be done by inspections
in the near term.
- 3 years.
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Location: - Owner/Operator shall retain records as
inOlicstod in reupon^a plan.
- RSPA to retain verification records.
Credit: - Plan holder may take credit for this exercise
when conducted in conjunction with other drills
as long as all objectives are met and a proper
record generated. Likewise, credit nay be
taken from an actual spill response when these
objectives are met and a proper record
generated.
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T.TRNJiOUNCED TOITJ^S
ONSHORE TRANSPOHTATIOK-RET.ATED PIPELINES
Applicability: - Pipeline owner/operator.
Frequency: - Maximum of twenty (20) unannounced RSPA drills
conducted annually*
Party Initiating Drill: - RSPA
Participants:
Scope:
Objectives:
Format:
Certification:
Designated spill emergency response team
members.
OPS Staff
State and local government (optional)
Demonstrate ability to respond to a worst case
discharge spill event.
Designated emergency response team members
should demonstrate adequate knowledge of their
facility response plan and the ability to
organize, communicate, coordinate, and respond
in accordance with that plan.
Unannounced tabletop exercise to discuss
"strategic issues."
OPS will provide the owner/operator the
following information at least 10 working days
in advance: 1) Date, time, and location of
drill, 2) expected drill duration, and 3)
response zone to be exercised.
On the day of the drill, the pipeline
owner/operator will be provided the scenario
and post-spill events. This information will
be used to explore and discuss "strategic
issues" that will help operators evaluate
their response plans.
By RSPA personnel conducting drill. RSPA will
provide written certification of the drill
date, participants, and response zone drilled.
Verification: - By RSPA personnel conducting drill.
Records:
Retention Time: - 3 years.
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Location:
- Owner/Operator shall retain records as
indicated in response plnn.
RSPA to retain verification records.
Credit: - Plan holder may take credit for this exercise
when conducted in conjunction with other
drills as long as all objectives are met and a
proper record generated. Likewise, credit may
be taken from an actual spill response when
these objectives are net and a proper record
generated.
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NOTIFICATION DRILLS
OFFSHORE FACILITIES
Applicability: - Offohuru facilities
Frequency: - Annual
Initiating Authority: - Owner or operator
Farticip. Elements: - Facility Personnel, Spill Response
Coordinator (Qualified Individual)
Scope:
Objectives:
Certification:
Verification:
Records:
Retention:
Location:
Evaluation:
Credit:
Exercise and test communications between
personnel on each facility manned on a 24-hour
basis and Spill Response Coordinator
(Qualified Individual); information to be
provided in the event of a spill must be
simulated during this drill.
Voice contact must be made with Spill Response
Coordinator (Qualified Individual)
Self Certification
Verification by MMS inspection personnel
during site visits
3 years.
Records to be maintained at the facility or at
a corporate location designated in the spill
response plan.
Self evaluation. Owner or operator must
correct deficiencies once identified.
Plan holder may take credit for this exercise
when conducted in conjunction with other
drills as long as oil objectives are met and a
proper record generated. Likewise, credit may
be taken from an actual spill response when
these objectives are met end a proper record
generated.
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UNANNOUNCED DRILLS
OFFSHORE FACILITIES
Applicability: - Offshore Facilities
Frequency:
Frequency will be determined by Regional
Supervisor. A facility owner or operator will
not face an agency unannounced drill more than
once per year unless the results of previous
drills warrant more frequency.
Initiating Authority: - MMS
Particip. Elements:
Scope:
Objectives:
Verification:
Records:
Retention:
Location:
Evaluation:
Credit:
Facility £>e.:sonnel, Spill Response
Coordinator (Qualified Individual), Spill
Management Team, Oil Spill Removal
Organization (OSRO)
Exercise will require that the owner/operator
respond to a spill scenario posed by the MMS
Regional Supervisor.
Conduct proper notification to respond to
unannounced scenario
Demonstrate ability to mobilize adequate
equipment to respond to scenario
Demonstrate ability to conduct timely
deployment of equipment
Demonstrate ability to conduct proper
deployment to respond to scenario
Certification: - MMS
Verification by MMS personnel
- 3 Years.
MMS will maintain records at the MMS Regional
office. Owner or operator will maintain
records at a corporate location identified in
the approved spill response plan
Criteria to be developed by MMS
Plan holder may take credit for this exercise
when conducted in conjunction with other
drills as long as all objectives ere met and a
proper record generated. Likewise, credit may
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be taken £rm «n nctunl rp.ill response v?hen
these objectives are met and a proper record
generated.
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SPILL MANAGEMENT TEAM TABLETOP EXERCISE
OFFSHORE FACILITIES
Applicability: - Spill Management Team
Frequency: - Annually
Initiating Authority: - Owner or operator
Particip. Elements: -
Spill Management Team as established in
response plan
Scope:
Objectives:
• Drill the Spill Management Team annually
Exercise and test the Spill Management Team's
organization, communication, and decision
making in managing a spill response to an
unannounced scenario.
Demonstrate knowledge of response plan
- Conduct proper notifications
Set up and utilize adequate communications
system
Access OSRO within 30 minutes
Demonstrate ability to coordinate OSRO
containment end recovery activity
Demonstrate ability to coordinate
organization/agency personnel with
responsibility for spill response
Demonstrate ability to effectively coordinate
spill response activity with National Response
System infrastructure
Demonstrate knowledge of Area, including
location of sensitive areas, resources
available within the Area, unique conditions
of Area, etc.
Certification:
Verification:
Records:
Retention: -
Self certification.
Verification by KMS personnel
3 years
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Location:
Records to be maintained at a corporate
location designated in the spill response plan
Eva J tip t inn: - S*»A£ eyalu vtion. Oanar or operator must
correct deficiencies once identified.
Credit: - Plan holder may take credit for this exercise
when conducted in conjunction with other
drills as long as all objectives are met and a
proper record generated. Likewise, credit may
be taken from an actual spill response when
these objectives are met and a proper record
generated.
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EQUIPMENT DEPLOYMENT DRILLS
OFFSHORE FACILITIES
Applies! tlity:
Frequency:
or owner/ope.'.ator ias^onse equipment
required to be staged offshore
Semiannually
Initiating Authority: - OSRO or Owner or operator
Particip. Element®: - Facility or OSRO personnel
Scope:
Objectives:
Certification:
Veri f ication:
Records:
Retention:
Location:
Evaluation:
Credit:
Deploy and operate response equipment that is
strged offshore and identified In the response
plan. Each type of this equipment is to be
deployed annually. * Each type need not be
deployed at each drill. Credit will be given
for any government initiated deployment drills
or drills initiated by OSRO member companies.
Demonstrate ability of spill response
personnel to deploy and operate equipment
Evaluate deployment strategies under various
spill scenarios.
Self certification (OSRO for OSRO equipment
end owner/operator for owner/operator
equipment)
Verification by KMS inspection personnel
3 Years.
Records to be kept at the OSRO or at the
facility or a corporate location designated in
approved response plan for owner/operator
equipment
Self evaluation. -Owner or operator must
correct deficiencies once identified.
Plan holder may take credit for this exercise
when conducted in conjunction with other
drills as long as all objectives are met and a
proper record generated. Likewise, credit may
be taken from an actual spill response when
these objectives are met and a proper record
generated.
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* For exploratory wells being drilled from Mobile Offshore
Drilling Units (MODU): Zf cwaged response equipment is
required by tho Regional Supervisor, at le&st one deployment
drJll v.'D.l J>e conducted during the drilling ooch well, as
dJ.x-ectcd by Regional Supexvisor.
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ARF* EXEPCXSES
AREA
Applicability: - Area Response Community
Frequency: - Triennially for each Area.
Initiating Authority: - USCG, EPA & industry
Particip. Elements: - Federal, State and Local Government and
industry.
Scope: - Area exercises will exercise the Area Response
System. The Area exercise will focus on
exercising the Area Contingency Plan along
with selected industry response plans.
Objectives: - Exercise an Area Contingency Plan, along with
selected industry response plans.
Exercise the Unified Command System with the
appropriate players participating.
Exercise the Spill Management Teams.
Ensure proper notifications are made.
Ensure adequate response equipment is
activated for response to the exercise
scenario. The extent of equipment activation
shall be determined by the lead plan holder in
consultation with the exercise design team.
Format: - Total annual exercises to consist of:
- 5 Coastal (Lead by the Coast Guard)
- 1 Inland (Lead by EPA)
- 10 Coastal (Lead by Industry)
- 4 Inland (Lead by Industry)
20 Exercises Total Per Year
Area Exercises will be approximately 8-12
hours in duration.
Exercise scenario to be determined by lead
plan holder with the assistance of the
exercise design team.
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- Pley wi?l ba i.n real rpace, e.fl. the actual
command post that would be utilized for a
spill.
Exercise will be conducted in zeal time.
- Lessons learned about the Area, ACP and
response system will be shared nationwide.
Certification: - Certification involves the following actions
by the OSC, in consultation with RSPA, MMS,
USCG or EPA:
- Ensure the exercise v;an complftt.ed.
- Ensure the exercise meets the required
objectives in the PREP guidelines.
- Ensure the resr.ons^ plan was evaluated
for effectiveness based on exercise
performance.
Documentation must be approved and signed by
the OSC and the appropriate oversight agency.
Records:
Retention:
3 Years (USCG)
5 Years (EPA)
Location:
Evaluation:
Scheduling:
- OSC
Joint evaluation team to be comprised of
Federal Government (USCG, EPA, RSPA or MMS)
State and Industry. Evaluation process to be
developed.
Scheduling of Area Exercises shall be done
under a nationally coordinated system that
involves Federal, Stftte and local governments
and plan holders, and that recognizes the
unique needs of specific geographic regions of
the country.
See Guiding Principles for further discussion
on Area Exercise Scheduling.
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