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American Samoa Area Contingency Plan (ANNEX a of the Hawaii Area Contingency Plan) American Samoa Area Contingency Plan (ANNEX A of the Hawaii Area Contingency Plan) Version 4 For oil spills and chemical releases in the coastal (tidal) zone. This Page Intentionally Blank American Samoa Area Contingency Plan (ANNEX A of the Hawaii Area Contingency Plan) May 16, 2013 Change 4 Change 4 Initial Notification List The number of people and organizations involved in any pollution incident are numerous. Early notification will allow the individual agencies to determine the extent of their involvement in the incident. This list is limited to the basic notifications that are required for all pollution incidents. As the complexity of the spill increases, other agencies and groups will have to be notified. Report all Spills and Discharges to the National Response Center [ ] National Response Center - notifies federal agencies 24 hours ......................(800) 424-8802 Because mainland U.S. "800" numbers can not be reached toll-free from American Samoa, it is understood that calling the National Response Center is not as practical as in other U.S. ports. In order to meet the regulatory requirements of Title 33 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 153.203, call the U.S. Coast Guard's Marine Safety Detachment in American Samoa. Their telephone number is below. Federal Government [ ] U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Detachment American Samoa - they will notify the other federal agencies Office .........................(684) 633-2299 24 hr Cell ………… (684) 258-7001 or 7002 Territorial Government [ ] Department of Homeland Security, Territorial Emergency Management Coordinating Office (DHS TEMCO) American Samoa - they will notify the other territorial agencies 24 hrs ..........................(684) 699-6481 or 699-3800 Change 4 This Page Intentionally Blank American Samoa Area Contingency Plan Registration and Feedback Please take the time to register your copy of this plan, and complete the Feedback section on the reverse side. Registering will allow us to track who is using the plan and allow us to notify you when changes are available. Name: Company: Address: Telephone Number: Fax Number: Email Address: Change notifications will be made by email Are you currently participating in the American Samoa Area Committee? Yes No Would you like to be notified of future meetings of the American Samoa Area Committee (via email)? Yes No When available, do you intend to use the Internet version of the American Samoa Area Contingency Plan? Yes No Please mail completed form to: American Samoa Area Contingency Plan U.S. Coast Guard Sector Honolulu 400 Sand Island Parkway Honolulu, HI 96819 Attn: Contingency Planning and Force Readiness If you have question please call: 808-842-2696 Change 4 American Samoa Area Contingency Plan Registration and Feedback When you register, please take the time to complete this feedback section. The information collected from this section and the registration section, on the reverse, will provide us with the feedback we need to continue to make improvements to the plan's the format and content. Is it easy to locate information in the plan? Why? Does the Plan meet your needs? Why? What should be added to the Plan? What should be removed from the Plan? What publishing media (print, internet or computer CD) is more useful to you? Why? Additional Comments: Change 4 American Samoa Area Contingency Plan Changes Record of Changes Change Number Date of Change Date Entered Entered By MSO Honolulu Oil and Hazardous Substance Pollution Contingency Plan Original 26JAN90 incorporated with change 3 Federal On-Scene Coordinator (FOSC) Honolulu Area Contingency Plan (ACP) Original 11MAR93 incorporated with change 3 Federal On-Scene Coordinator American Samoa Contingency Plan Change 1 17OCT94 incorporated with change 3 American Samoa Area Contingency Plan Change 2 15AUG2000 incorporated with change 3 Change 3 30SEP2005 incorporated with change 4 American Samoa Area Contingency Plan (Annex A: Hawaii Area Contingency Plan) Change 4 16MAY2013 this update Record of Changes REC-1 Change 4 Changes American Samoa Area Contingency Plan This Page Intentionally Blank REC-2 Record of Changes Change 4 American Samoa Area Contingency Plan Changes Summary of Changes This revision of the American Samoa Area Contingency Plan (ACP) (Annex A to the Hawaii Area Contingency Plan) has undergone many changes. The Change Indicators At the bottom of every page is a "change indicator" that indicates when the information in the section was added or changed. With this update, the American Samoa ACP changes are considered major in scope and labeled Change 4. Distribution medium for American Samoa Area Contingency Plan – Change 4 The American Samoa Area Contingency Plan is posted on the HOMEPORT > Coast Guard Unit “Honolulu” website: https://homeport.uscg.mil/mycg/portal/ep/portDirectory.do?tabId=1&cotpId=27 The documents will be viewable on both Apple and PC platforms using Adobe Acrobat viewer. All Sections -- Change 4 All references to USCG Incident Management Handbook, National Incident Management System (NIMS), and National Response Framework have been updated to reflect the latest versions. The word “Territory” has been added to the list of government partners. Wording for The City and County of Honolulu was corrected throughout the plan. Cover Page -- Change 4 Initial Notification contact page has been added behind the cover page. Section 1200 – Definitions and Acronyms -- Change 4 New definitions and acronyms added, notably terminology taken from the National Response Framework (NRF). Section 1400 – Geographic Boundaries -- Change 4 Geographical point for Captain of the Port city for Honolulu and American Samoa has been added. Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument information has been added. Section 1500 – National Response System -- Change 4 National Response Framework (NRF) was added to replace the National Response Plan (NRP). Section 1510 – Regional Response System -- Change 4 Reference Oceania Regional Contingency Plan was updated to April 2012 vice March 1994. Regional Response Team Co-Chair for the Coast Guard was updated to Coast Guard District 14. Summary of Changes CHG-1 Change 4 Changes American Samoa Area Contingency Plan Section 1530 – Territory of American Samoa Response System -- Change 4 Reference American Samoa Territorial Disaster Assistance Plan (TDAP) has been added. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Territorial Emergency Management Coordinating Office (DHS TEMCO) coordinator role for the Territory's On-Scene Coordinator has been added. Roles for the local police and fire departments has been clarified. Coordination with the Department of Samoan Affairs has been added. Section 2400 – Public Affairs -- Change 4 Consideration for a translator in staffing needs has been added. Section 2410 – Community Outreach -- Change 4 Open House concept and coordination with Territorial Emergency Management Coordinating Office (TEMCO) has been added. Section 3030 – Initial Notification List -- Change 4 Federal and Territorial Government contact information has been updated. Section 3500 – Wildlife Recovery -- Change 4 Notification contact list has been updated. Section 4150 and 4151 – Sensitive Areas and Environmental Sensitivity Factors -- Change 4 Wildlife issues and sensitivities has been updated for Marine Mammals, Birds, Reptiles, and Shellfish. Added Pacific Reef Heron, Banded Rail, Purple Swamphen, Brown Booby, Masked Booby, Red-footed Booby, and Common Fairy Tern to the species lists. Section 4156 – American Samoa Trustees -- Change 4 Federal and Territorial Trustees contact information has been updated. Section 5030 – Access Points -- Change 4 Telephone numbers and contact information has been updated for Fueling Facilities and Portable Restrooms. Section 5050 – Command Center -- Change 4 Locations Sadie’s by the Sea Hotel, Clarion Hotel Tradewinds, and Lee Auditorium has been added. Section 5060 – Special Forces -- Change 4 Agency and contact information has been updated. Section 5061 – U.S. Coast Guard Assets in the Pacific -- Change 4 Coast Guard resources information has been updated. CHG-2 Summary of Changes Change 4 American Samoa Area Contingency Plan Changes Section 5062 – U.S. Navy Assets -- Change 4 References and resource listing web sites has been updated. Section 5070 – Personnel and Information Resources -- Change 4 Contact information has been updated. Section 5080 – Pollution Response Contractors -- Change 4 Web sites for the various response contractors has been added. Section 5090 – Response Equipment -- Change 4 Response equipment and contact information for the various response and support agencies has been updated. Web site listings and contact information for response inventory outside of American Samoa has been added. Section 9100 – American Samoa Area Committee -- Change 4 American Samoa Area Committee has replaced Samoan Area Committee. Department of Homeland Security, Territorial Emergency Management Coordinating Office (DHS TEMCO) has been added as the Territory of American Samoa representative. Section 9510 – Oil Spill Worst Case Scenario -- Change 4 Solar Inc. was used in the scenario vice Harbor Refuse. The Sector Honolulu Command Center has replaced legacy Marine Safety Office Honolulu. Section 9520 – Oil Spill Maximum Most Probable Scenario -- Change 4 An additional scenario for a grounded fishing vessel has been included. Summary of Changes CHG-3 Change 4 Changes American Samoa Area Contingency Plan This Page Intentionally Blank CHG-4 Summary of Changes Change 4 American
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