1000 Introduction

Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands Area Contingency Plan

October 2011

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Preface

The Area Contingency Plan (ACP) was developed to align coordination structures among all levels of government, capabilities, and resources into a unified, all-discipline, and all-hazards approach to incident management. The ACP’s development included extensive coordination with federal, state, and local agencies, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), and the private sector throughout the area.

The ACP incorporates best practices from a wide variety of incident management disciplines to include fire, rescue, emergency management, law enforcement, public works, and emergency medical services. The collective input received from the public and private-sector partners has been, and will continue to be, absolutely critical to the continued refinement of the ACP.

The ACP provides mechanisms for the coordination and implementation of a wide variety of incident management and emergency assistance activities. Activation of the ACP serves to unify and enhance the incident management capabilities and resources of individual agencies and organizations acting under their own authorities in response to a wide array of potential threats and hazards.

The continued efforts of the Area Committee to foster partnerships and cooperation among all levels of the government, private sector, and NGOs will remain necessary in order to ensure that the emergency management community is prepared to respond and the combined public health, environment, and economy remain protected in the region.

Drew W. Pearson Angel Rodriguez Captain, U. S. Coast Guard U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Pedro Nieves Honorable Alicia V. Barnes Puerto Rico Environmental Quality Board U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Natural Resources

Lisamarie Carrubba Edwin Muniz NOAA Scientic Support Coordinator U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

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Record of Review

PERSON(S) CONDUCTING THE REVIEW DATE

Record of Changes

CHANGE/UPDATE PERSON ENTERING THE CHANGE DATE

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Table of Contents

Preface ...... i Record of Review ...... ii Record of Changes ...... iii Table of Contents ...... iv List of Acronyms ...... v

1000 Introduction ...... 1-1 1100 Introduction and Authority ...... 1-1 1110 Captain of the Port Authority ...... 1-1 1120 Response System Authority ...... 1-2 1130 Pollution Investigative Authority ...... 1-2 1130.1 The United States Coast Guard Authority ...... 1-2 1130.2 The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Authorities ...... 1-3 1130.3 U.S. Virgin Islands Authorities ...... 1-4 1200 Geographic Boundaries ...... 1-4 1210 Area of Responsibility ...... 1-4 1220 FOSC Boundaries Delineated...... 1-6 1220.1 Puerto Rico ...... 1-6 1220.11 Culebra, Vieques and the Smaller Islands of Puerto Rico ...... 1-7 1220.2 U.S. Virgin Islands ...... 1-7 1220.21 St. Thomas ...... 1-7 1220.22 St. John ...... 1-8 1220.23 St. Croix ...... 1-8 1220.3 Navassa Island ...... 1-8 1230 Department of Defense, Department of Energy and Other Federal Agencies ...... 1-8 1240 Transferring FOSC Responsibility ...... 1-9 1300 Area Committee ...... 1-9 1310 Purpose ...... 1-9 1320 Organization ...... 1-9 1330 Executive Committee ...... 1-10 1340 Revision and Update Requirements ...... 1-10 1400 National Response System ...... 1-10 1410 National Response Policy ...... 1-13 1420 National Response Structure ...... 1-13 1420.1 Spill of National Significance (SONS) ...... 1-13 1440 Regional Response Team (RRT) ...... 1-15 1450 Area Response Structure ...... 1-17 1460 Incident Command System ...... 1-18 1470 Area Exercise Mechanism (PREP) ...... 1-20 1480 National Response Framework ...... 1-22 1490 Federal Radiological Emergency Response Plan ...... 1-22 1500 Federal/State/Local Response System ...... 1-22 1510 National Response Policy ...... 1-22 1510.1 Role of the On-Scene Coordinator ...... 1-23 1520 Puerto Rico Response System ...... 1-25 1520.1 Puerto Rico Response Policies ...... 1-26 1530 U.S. Virgin Islands Response Systems ...... 1-26

1530.1 U.S. Virgin Islands Response Policies ...... 1-27 1540 Responsible Party Response Policy ...... 1-27 1540.1 Responsible Party Requirements ...... 1-27 1540.2 Response Plan Requirements ...... 1-28 1540.3 Responsible Party’s Liability ...... 1-28 1600 National Policy and Doctrine ...... 1-29 1610 Public vs. Private Resource Utilization ...... 1-29 1620 Best Response Concept ...... 1-30 1630 Cleanup Assessment Protocol (How Clean is Clean) ...... 1-31 1640 Alternative Cleanup Technologies ...... 1-32 1640.1 Dispersant Pre-Approval/Monitoring/Decision Protocol ...... 1-33 1640.2 In-Situ Burn Approval/Monitoring/Decision Protocol ...... 1-42 1640.3 Bioremediation Approval/Monitoring/Decision Protocol ...... 1-42 1650 Fish and Wildlife Acts Compliance ...... 1-42 1650.1 Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 ...... 1-42 1650.2 Marine Mammal Protection Act ...... 1-43 1650.3 Endangered Species Act ...... 1-44 1650.4 The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act ...... 1-45 1660 Protection of Historic Properties ...... 1-45 1660.1 How the PA Applies to the FOSC ...... 1-45 1670 ARTES ...... 1-46 1670.1 Initiation of ARTES Process ...... 1-48 1680 SMART ...... 1-48 1700 Reserved ...... 1-49 1800 Reserved ...... 1-49 1900 Reserved for Area/District ...... 1-49 2000 Command ...... 2-1 2100 Unified Command – Command Strutcture ...... 2-1 2110 Command Representatives ...... 2-2 2110.1 Federal Representative ...... 2-2 2110.2 State Representative ...... 2-3 2110.3 Responsible Party Representative ...... 2-4 2120 Guidance for Setting Response Objectives...... 2-5 2130 Unified Command General Response Objectives and Priorities ...... 2-5 2140 Unified Command Initial Action Considerations ...... 2-6 2200 Safety ...... 2-7 2210 Safety Regulations ...... 2-7 2220 Site Characterization ...... 2-8 2230 Safety Officer ...... 2-8 2300 Information ...... 2-10 2310 Protocol for Access/Timing of Media Briefings ...... 2-11 2310.1 Media Interaction ...... 2-11 2310.2 Community Relations ...... 2-12 2310.3 Internal Information ...... 2-12 2310.4 General Logistical Concerns for Press Conferences and News Briefs ...... 2-12 2320 Joint Information Center ...... 2-14 2330 Media Contacts ...... 2-14 2400 Liaison ...... 2-14 2410 Liaison Officer ...... 2-14 2420 Investigators ...... 2-15 2430 Trustee Funding – NRDA ...... 2-15

2430.1 Lead Administrative Trustee ...... 2-16 2500 Intelligence ...... 2-17 2500.1 Intelligence Officer ...... 2-17 2600 Reserved ...... 2-18 2900 Reserved for Area/District ...... 2-18 3000 Operations ...... 3-1 3100 The Operations Section Organization ...... 3-1 3110 Operations Section Chief ...... 3-2 3120 Operations Section Preliminary Objectives ...... 3-5 3130 Scalability of the Operations Section ...... 3-7 3200 Recovery and Protection ...... 3-7 3210 Shoreline Sensitivity Classification ...... 3-8 3210.1 Identified Environmetally Senstive Areas ...... 3-15 3220 Oil Discharge Classification ...... 3-23 3230 Hazardous Materials Release Classification ...... 3-23 3240 Protection ...... 3-23 3240.1 Containment and Protection Options ...... 3-24 3250 On-Water Recovery ...... 3-24 3250.1 Storage Options ...... 3-25 3260 Shoreside Recovery ...... 3-25 3260.1 Shoreline Cleanup Options ...... 3-26 3260.2 Pre-Beach Cleanup ...... 3-26 3260.3 Storage ...... 3-27 3270 Disposal ...... 3-27 3270.1 Waste Management and Temporary Storage ...... 3-28 3270.2 Decanting Policy ...... 3-28 3270.3 Sample Waste Management Plan ...... 3-29 3280 Decontamination...... 3-30 3280.1 Sample Decontamination Plan ...... 3-31 3290 Alternative Cleanup Technologies ...... 3-32 3290.1 Dispersants ...... 3-32 3290.11 Dispersant Options ...... 3-32 3290.12 Dispersant Checklist ...... 3-32 3290.13 Preauthorized Zones ...... 3-32 3290.14 Dispersant Response Plan Worksheet ...... 3-32 3290.15 SMART Protocol ...... 3-32 3290.16 Types of Equipment Required ...... 3-32 3290.2 In-Situ Burn ...... 3-33 3290.21 In-Situ Burn Options ...... 3-33 3290.22 In-Situ Burn Checklist ...... 3-34 3290.23 Preauthorized Zones ...... 3-34 3290.24 Types of Equipment Required ...... 3-35 3290.3 Bioremediation ...... 3-35 3300 Emergency Response ...... 3-35 3310 Search and Rescue ...... 3-35 3310.1 SAR Area Resources ...... 3-35 3320 Salvage and Source Control ...... 3-36 3320.1 Specialized Salvage Operations ...... 3-38 3320.2 Types of Equipment Required ...... 3-38 3330 Marine Firefighting ...... 3-39 3340 Hazardous Materials ...... 3-39

3340.1 Initial Emergency Response Procedures ...... 3-39 3340.2 Types of Equipment Required ...... 3-39 3350 Emergency Medical Services...... 3-40 3360 Law Enforcement...... 3-40 3360.1 Perimeter, Crowd, Traffic and Beach Control ...... 3-40 3360.2 Safety and Security Zones ...... 3-40 3400 Air Operations ...... 3-40 3410 Air Tactical...... 3-41 3410.1 Aerial and Vessel Dispersant Surveillance ...... 3-41 3410.2 Dispersant Application ...... 3-42 3410.3 Procedures for Temporary Flight Restrictions ...... 3-42 3410.4 Permanent Area Restrictions ...... 3-43 3420 Air Support ...... 3-43 3420.1 Airports and Helibases ...... 3-43 3420.2 Helospots ...... 3-43 3420.3 Aircraft Providers ...... 3-43 3420.4 Fuel and Maintenance Services ...... 3-44 3420.5 Air Traffic Control Procedures ...... 3-44 3500 Staging Areas ...... 3-44 3510 Pre-Indentified Staging Areas ...... 3-44 3520 Security ...... 3-44 3600 Wildlife ...... 3-44 3610 Fish and Wildlife Protection Options ...... 3-44 3620 Recovery ...... 3-46 3620.1 Wildlife Recovery Operations ...... 3-46 3620.2 Recovery Processing ...... 3-46 3620.3 Carcass Retrieval and Processing ...... 3-47 3630 Wildlife Rehab ...... 3-47 3630.1 Wildlife Rehab Operations ...... 3-47 3630.2 Rehab Facilities ...... 3-48 3630.3 Rehab Procedures ...... 3-48 3700 Reserved ...... 3-48 3800 Reserved ...... 3-48 3900 Reserved for Area/District ...... 3-48 4000 Planning ...... 4-1 4100 Planning Section Organization ...... 4-1 4110 Planning Section Planning Cycle (Planning “P”) ...... 4-2 4120 Planning Section Layout ...... 4-3 4130 Meeting Schedule ...... 4-3 4200 Situation ...... 4-4 4200.1 209/SITREP Writer ...... 4-5 4200.2 Display Processor(s)...... 4-5 4200.3 Field Observer(s) ...... 4-5 4210 Chart/Map of Area ...... 4-6 4220 Weather/Tides/Currents...... 4-6 4230 Situation Unit Displays ...... 4-6 4240 On-Scene Command and Control (OSC2) ...... 4-7 4240.1 Marine Information for Safety and Law Enforcement (MISLE) System ...... 4-7 4240.2 Geographic Information System ...... 4-8 4250 Required Operational Reports ...... 4-8 4250.1 Incident Response Summary (ICS-209) ...... 4-8

4250.2 POLREPS ...... 4-8 4250.3 Marine Transportation System Executive Summary ...... 4-8 4300 Resources ...... 4-8 4300.1 Check-in/Status Recorder ...... 4-9 4310 Resource Management Procedures ...... 4-9 4310.1 Check-in Procedures ...... 4-9 4310.2 Resource Ordering ...... 4-10 4400 Documentation ...... 4-10 4410 Services Provided ...... 4-10 4420 Administrative File Organization ...... 4-11 4500 Demobilization ...... 4-11 4510 Demobilization Plan Content and Sample Plan ...... 4-12 4520 Demobilization Process ...... 4-13 4600 Maritime Transportation System Recovery ...... 4-14 4700 Environmental, Volunteer, and Technical Specialists ...... 4-15 4710 Environmental Unit ...... 4-15 4720 Volunteer Unit ...... 4-15 4720.1 Volunteer Coordination and Responsibilities ...... 4-16 4720.2 Response Assistance Assignments ...... 4-17 4720.3 Volunteer Training ...... 4-17 4730 Hazardous Materials Technical Specialists ...... 4-18 4730.1 Toxicologist ...... 4-18 4730.2 Product Specialist ...... 4-18 4730.3 Certified Marine Chemist ...... 4-18 4730.4 Certified Industrial Hygienist ...... 4-19 4730.5 Chemist or Chemical Engineer ...... 4-19 4730.6 Sampling ...... 4-20 4740 Oil Technical Specialists ...... 4-20 4740.1 Scientific Support Coordinator ...... 4-20 4740.2 Lightering ...... 4-21 4740.3 Salvage ...... 4-21 4740.4 Shoreline Cleanup Assessment ...... 4-22 4740.5 Natural Resource Damage Assessment (NRDA)...... 4-22 4740.6 Specialized Monitoring of Applied Response Technologies (SMART) ...... 4-22 4740.7 Response Technologies (Dispersant, ISB, Bioremediation, Mechanical) ...... 4-22 4740.8 Decontamination ...... 4-22 4740.9 Disposal ...... 4-23 4740.10 Dredging ...... 4-23 4740.11 Deepwater Removal ...... 4-23 4740.12 Heavy Lift ...... 4-23 4750 General Technical Specialists...... 4-24 4750.1 Cultural and Historic Properties ...... 4-24 4750.2 Legal ...... 4-25 4750.3 Chaplain ...... 4-25 4750.4 Public Health ...... 4-26 4750.5 Human Resources ...... 4-26 4750.6 Critical Incident Stress Management ...... 4-26 4760 Law Enforcement Technical Specialists ...... 4-27 4770 Search and Rescue Technical Specialists ...... 4-27 4780 Marine Fire Technical Specialists ...... 4-27 4800 Permits and Consultations ...... 4-27

4810 Administrative Orders ...... 4-27 4820 Notice of Federal Interest ...... 4-27 4830 Notice of Federal Assumption ...... 4-28 4840 Letter of Designation ...... 4-28 4850 Fish and Wildlife Permits ...... 4-29 4860 Endangered Species Act (ESA) Consultations ...... 4-29 4870 Disposal ...... 4-30 4880 Dredging ...... 4-30 4890 Decanting ...... 4-30 4900 Reserved for Area/District ...... 4-30 5000 Logistics ...... 5-1 5100 Logistics Section Organization ...... 5-1 5110 Roles and Responsibilities ...... 5-1 5200 Support Resources ...... 5-3 5210 Summary of Suppliers ...... 5-3 5210.1 Oil Spill Removal Organizations and Oil/Hazardous Substance Response Equipment ...... 5-3 5220 Facilities ...... 5-5 5220.1 Incident Command Posts Options ...... 5-5 5220.2 Procedures for Establishment of Command Post ...... 5-5 5220.3 Incident Command Post Needs ...... 5-6 5220.4 Berthing ...... 5-7 5220.6 Staging Areas ...... 5-8 5220.7 Security Providers ...... 5-9 5220.8 Airports and Helispots ...... 5-11 5220.9 Temporary Storage and Disposal Facilities ...... 5-13 5220.10 Fueling and Maintenance Facilities...... 5-21 5220.11 Fish and Wildlife Response Facilities and Resources ...... 5-22 5230 Vessel Support ...... 5-23 5230.1 Boat Ramps/Launching Areas ...... 5-23 5230.2 Crane/Lifting Equipment ...... 5-23 5240 Ground Support ...... 5-24 5240.1 Vehicle Sources ...... 5-24 5240.2 Maintenance ...... 5-25 5300 Services ...... 5-25 5310 Food ...... 5-25 5310.1 Catering/Messing Options ...... 5-26 5310.2 Sanitation Services ...... 5-27 5320 Medical ...... 5-27 5320.1 Medical Facilities ...... 5-27 5320.2 Ambulance/EMS Services ...... 5-33 5400 Communications ...... 5-35 5410 Communications Plan ...... 5-35 5410.1 Incident Communications ...... 5-36 5410.3 Communications Support ...... 5-37 5410.4 Communications Facilities ...... 5-40 5500 Reserved ...... 5-42 5600 Reserved ...... 5-42 5700 Reserved ...... 5-42 5800 Reserved ...... 5-42 5900 Reserved for Area/District ...... 5-42

6000 Finance/Administration ...... 6-1 6100 Finance/Administration Section Organization ...... 6-1 6200 Fund Access ...... 6-2 6210 Limitations in the Employment of the OSLTF and CERCLA ...... 6-3 6220 FOSC Access to OSLTF and CERCLA ...... 6-5 6230 Trustee Access to OSLTF and CERCLA ...... 6-7 6240 State Access to OSLTF and CERCLA ...... 6-8 6250 PRFAs ...... 6-8 6260 Stafford Act Funding ...... 6-9 6260.1 National Response Framework Key Concepts ...... 6-10 6300 Cost ...... 6-12 6310 Certificate of Financial Responsibility Program ...... 6-15 6400 Time ...... 6-17 6500 Compensation/Claims ...... 6-18 6600 Procurement ...... 6-20 6610 Contractors ...... 6-20 6610.1 Pollution Incident Daily Resource Report (CG-5136) ...... 6-22 6700 Reserved ...... 6-24 6800 Reserved ...... 6-24 6900 Reserved for Area/District ...... 6-24 9000 Appendices ...... 9-1 9100 Emergency Notifications ...... 9-1 9110 Required Emergency Notifications ...... 9-1 9120 Federal On-Scene Coordinator’s Notifications ...... 9-2 9130 Recommended Spill Report Form ...... 9-8 9200 Personnel and Services Directory ...... 9-10 9210 Federal Agency Points of Contact ...... 9-10 9220 State Agency Points of Contact ...... 9-12 9230 Local Agency Points of Contact ...... 9-12 9240 Additional Resources/OSROs...... 9-13 9250 Political Representatives Directory ...... 9-24 9300 Incident Action Plans ...... 9-26 9400 Area Planning Documentation ...... 9-26 9410 Spill and Discharge History ...... 9-26 9410.1 List of the Largest Oil Spills in the Coastal Waters of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands ...... 9-27 9410.2 Summary of the Largest Oil Spills in the Coastal Waters of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands ...... 9-28 9500 List of Agreements ...... 9-31 9600 Conversions ...... 9-34 9700 List of Response References ...... 9-34 9800 Reserved ...... 9-34 9900 Reserved for Area/District ...... 9-34

Annexes

Antillean Manatee Response Plan Annex Biological Incident Annex Fish and Wildlife Annex Hazardous Substance Incident Annex Marine Firefighting Plan Annex Oil Spill Incident Annex Salvage Annex

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List of Acronyms

AC Area Committee A/C Aircraft ACO Aircraft or Fixed-Wing Coordinator ACP Area Contingency Plan ADCON Administrative Control AMIO Alien Migrant Interdiction Operations AMSC Area Maritime Security Committee AMSP Area Maritime Security Plan AOBD Air Operations Branch Director AOC Area Operations Coordinator AOIC Assistant Officer-in-Charge AOR Area of Responsibility ARC American Red Cross AREP Agency Representative ARTES Alternative Response Technology Evaluation System ARTT Alternative Response Tool Team ATSDR Agency for Toxic Substance Disease Registry AST Atlantic Strike Team (USCG) ATGS Air Tactical Group Supervisor ATP Authorization to Proceed

BCMG Base Manager BOA Basic Ordering Agreement BBL Barrel (42 U. S. gallons)

CAC Crisis Action Center CANAPS Ceiling and Number Assignment Processing System CBP Customs and Border Protection CBRNE Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear Emergency CCL Contamination Control Line CDC Center for Disease Control CEQ Council on Environmental Quality CERCLA Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation & Liabilities Act CHRIS Chemical Hazardous Information Response System CGHQ Coast Guard Headquarters CLMS Claims Specialist CO Commanding Officer COFR Certificate of Financial Responsibility COML Communication Unit Leader COMMCEN Communications Center COS Chief of Staff COST Cost Unit Leader COTP Captain of the Port (USCG)

CFR Code of Federal Regulations

CPN CERCLA Project Number

CRRT Caribbean Regional Response Team CTU Commander Task Unit CWA Clean Water Act

DEA Drug Enforcement Agency DEM Department of Emergency Management DEQ Department of Environmental Quality DFM Diesel Fuel Marine DHHS Department of Health and Human Services DHS Department of Homeland Security DIVS Division/Group Supervisor DMOB Demobilization Unit Leader DOC U. S. Department of Commerce DOCL Documentation Unit Leader DOD U. S. Department of Defense DOE U. S. Department of Energy DOL U. S. Department of Labor DOSC Deputy Operations Section Chief DOT U. S. Department of Transportation DPRO Display Processor DRAT District Response Advisory Team DRG District Response Group

EEI Essential Element of Information EEZ Exclusive Economic Zone EFH Essential Fish Habitat ELT Emergency Locator Transmitter EMS Emergency Medical Services EMT Emergency Medical Technician ENRD Environmental and Natural Resources Division, DOJ ENSP Environmental Specialist EOC Emergency Operations Center EOP Emergency Operations Plan EPA U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPD Emergency Preparedness Division ERT Environmental Response Team (EPA) ESF Emergency Support Function ESI Environmental Sensitivity Index EUL Environmental Unit

FAA Federal Aviation Administration FACL Facilities Unit Leader

FC Federal Coordinator

FBI Federal Bureau of Investigation FCO Federal Coordinating Officer FDUL Food Unit Leader

FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency FIG Field Intelligence Group FIST Field Intelligence Support Team FMSC Federal Maritime Security Coordinator FO Facility Owner FOB Field Observer FOSC Federal On-Scene Coordinator FINCEN Coast Guard Finance Center FRP Facility Response Plan FSC Finance Section Chief F/V Fishing Vessel FWPCA Federal Water Pollution Control Act 33 USC 1321 - U. S. Code Title 33, Part 1321 (Codified version of the FWPCA)

CG-533 Coast Guard’s Office of Incident Management and Preparedness GAL Gallon GIS Geographic Information System GIUE Government-Initiated Unannounced Exercise GSA General Services Administration GSUL Ground Support Unit Leader

H/C Historic/Cultural HAZMAT Hazardous Material HAZSUB Hazardous Substance HCO Helicopter Coordinator HF High Frequency HLS Homeland Security HLSA Homeland Security Act HSAS Homeland Security Advisory System HSOC Homeland Security Operations Center

IAP Incident Action Plan IC Incident Command ICE Immigration and Customs Enforcement ICP Incident Command Post ICS Incident Command Structure IIMG Interagency Incident Management Group IMAT Incident Management Action Team IMH Incident Management Handbook IMT Incident Management Team

INS Incident of National Significance

INTL Intelligence Officer IOF Interim Operating Facility IR Infrared IRT Initial Response Team ISB In-Situ Burn

JFO Joint Field Office JIB Joint Information Bureau JIC Joint Information Center JIS Joint Information System JOC Joint Operations Center JRCC Joint (aeronautical and maritime) Rescue Coordination Center JRSC Joint Rescue Sub-Center JTC Joint Transportation Center

LAT Lead Adminstrative Trustee LE Law Enforcement LEL Lower Explosive Unit LEU Law Enforcement Unit LNO Liaison Officer LSC Logistics Section Chief

MACC Multi-Agency Command Center MACS Multi-Agency Coordination System MDE Maryland Department of the Environment MIPR Military Interdepartment Purchase Request MIRT Maritime Incident Response Team MOA Memorandum of Agreement MOU Memorandum of Understanding MSDS Material Safety Data Sheet MSM Marine Safety Manual (USCG) MSST Marine Safety and Security Team MTR Marine Transportation Related MTS Marine Transportation System MUL Medical Unit Leader

NCP National Oil and Hazardous Substance Contingency Plan NHPA National Historic Preservation Act NIC National Incident Commander NICa National Incident Commander, Alternate NIMS National Incident Management System NIOSH National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health NITF National Incident Task Force NOAA National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration

NOFA Notice of Federal Assumption NPFC National Pollution Fund Center NRC National Response Center NRS National Response System NRSPEP National Response System Pollution Exercise Program NRT National Response Team NSF National Strike Force

NSFCC National Strike Force Coordination Center (USCG) NSSE National Special Security Event

OGA Other Government Agency OIC Officer-in-Charge OPA90 Oil Pollution Act of 1990 OSC On-Scene Coordinator (USCG) or Operations Section Chief OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSLFT Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund OSRO Oil Spill Removal Organization OSRV Oil Spill Response Vessels

PA Programmatic Agreement PAO Public Affairs Officer PFO Principle Federal Official PIAT Public Information Assist Team (USCG) PIDRRS Pollution Incident Daily Resource Reporting System PIO Public Information Officer POC Point-of-Contact POLREP Pollution Report in Message Format POR Place of Refuge PPE Personal Protective Equipment PREMA Puerto Rico Emergency Management Agency PREP Preparedness for Response Exercise Program PRFA Pollution Removal Funding Authorization PRP Potentially Affected Party (CERCLA) PSC Planning Section Chief PWS Proposal Worksheet

QI Qualified Individual

RAP Radiological Assistance Program (DOE) RAR Resources at Risk RCP Regional Contingency Plan RCRA Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976 RP Responsible Party RPM Remedial Project Manager RRC Regional Response Center

RRI Response Resource Inventory RRT Regional Response Team RESL Resource Unit Leader

SAR Search and Rescue SATCOM Satellite Communications SCAT Shoreline Cleanup Assessment Team SCKN Status/Check-in Recorder SFO Senior Federal Official SHPO State Historic Preservation Officer SILC Shoreline Infrastructure Logistics Center SITL Situation Unit Leader SMART Special Medical Augmentation Response Team SMT Spill Management Team SOFR Safety Officer SOLAS Safety of Life at Sea SONS Spill of National Significance SOSC State On-Scene Coordinator SRRI Spill Response Resource Inventory SSC Scientific Support Coordinator (NOAA) SSHP Site Safety and Health Plan SSI Sensitive Security Information STAM Staging Manager STVE Strike Team Leader, Vessel SUL Situation Unit Leader SUPSALV Supervisor of Salvage (USN) S/V Sailing Vessel

TACON Tactical Control TFLD Task Force Leader THSP Technical Specialist TIME Time Unit Leader TOI Target of Interest TOPS Technical Operating Procedures TRACEM Thermal, Radioactive, Asphyxiation, Chemical, Etiological, and Mechanical TSA Transportation Security Administration TSI Transportation Security Incident T/V Tank Vessel

UAC Unified Area Command UC Unified Command UCS Unified Command System UHF Ultra-High Frequency UMIB Urgent Marine Information Broadcast USC U. S. Code USACE U. S. Army Corps of Engineers

USAF U.S. Air Force USFWS U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service USCG U. S. Coast Guard USGS U. S. Geological Survey USN U. S. Navy UEL Upper Explosive Limit UTL Utility Boat

VERTREP Vertical Replenishment VESS Vessel Support Unit Leader VHF Very High Frequency VITEMA Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency VLCC Very Large Crude Carrier VRP Vessel Response Plan VO Vessel Owner VOO Vessel of Opportunity VOSS Vessel of Opportunity Skimming System

WMD Weapon of Mass Destruction WTD Water Tight Door

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PUERTO RICO & U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS AREA CONTINGENCY PLAN

1000 Introduction

1100 Introduction and Authority

The Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands Area Contingency Plan (ACP) is a plan prepared by the Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands Area Committee (AC) and includes those areas within the jurisdiction of U.S. Coast Guard Sector San Juan and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). It is part of a family of plans to be implemented in conjunction with the National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan (NCP) and the Caribbean Regional Contingency Plan (RCP), to address removal of oil and hazardous substances. Since September 11, 2001, the ACP’s scope has evolved to encompass contingencies involving acts of terrorism, and biological and radiological incidents.

The area contingency planning process is based on the premise that proper planning is essential to a safe and effective response. The AC seeks to enhance the response community’s ability to successfully mitigate substantial threats or actual incidents through an effective and coordinated planning process. The purpose of the plan is to define roles, responsibilities, resources and procedures necessary to respond to a myriad of spill response evolutions. The ACP is formatted within an Incident Command System (ICS) framework. This plan is available for download from the USCG Sector San Juan website on and CG Homeport and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute ACP website.

It is important to note that the ACP is a plan for use in responding to an incident. Information found in the plan relating to such items as response resources should not be viewed as performance standards. These are planning criteria based on a set of assumptions that may not exist during an actual incident.

1110 Captain of the Port Authority

The functions of designating areas, appointing Area Committee members, determining the information to be included in Area Contingency Plans, and reviewing and approving Area Contingency Plans have been delegated by Executive Order 12777 of 22 October 1991, to the Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard (through the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security) for the coastal zone, and to the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency for the inland zone. The term “coastal zone” is defined in the NCP (40 CFR 300.5) to mean all United States waters subject to the tide, United States waters of the Great Lakes, specified ports and harbors on inland rivers, and the waters of the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). The Coast Guard has designated as areas, those portions of the Captain of the Port (COTP) zones which are within the coastal zone, for which Area Committees will prepare Area Contingency Plans. The COTP zones are described in Coast Guard regulations (33 CFR Part 3).

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In 2007, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency operating in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands and the U.S. Coast Guard Sector San Juan agreed to develop jointly this one plan to address responses to both the coastal and inland zones of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

1120 Response System Authority

Section 4202 of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA 90) amended Subsection (j) of Section 311 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) (33 U.S.C. 1321 (j)) to address the development of a National Planning and Response System. As part of this system, Area Committees have been established for each area designated by the President. These Area Committees are comprised of qualified personnel from federal, state, and local agencies. This Area Committee, under the direction of the Federal On- Scene Coordinator (FOSC) for the Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands Area of Responsibility (AOR), is responsible for developing this ACP. This development process includes appointing Area Committee Executive Members, determining information to be included in Area Contingency Plans, and reviewing and approving Area Contingency Plans. The ACP, when implemented in conjunction with the NCP, shall be adequate to remove a worst case discharge of oil or a hazardous substance. In addition, it shall also mitigate or prevent a substantial threat of such a discharge, from a vessel, offshore facility, or onshore facility operating in or near the geographic area. Each Area Committee is responsible for working with state and local officials to pre-plan for 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. The Puerto and U.S. Virgin Islands Area Committee is also required to work with state and local officials to expedite decisions for the use of dispersants and other mitigating substances and devices.

1130 Pollution Investigative Authority

Several federal, state, and local agencies have a direct role in the enforcement of applicable laws and regulations associated with a discharge, or substantial threat of a discharge, of oil into the navigable waters of the U.S. The investigation into alleged violations of the many applicable laws and regulations require a coordinated effort among these agencies, which include the USCG, the Puerto Rico Environmental Quality Board (EQB), and the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR).

1130.1 The United States Coast Guard Authority

The U.S. Coast Guard has enforcement and investigative authority for a significant array of potential federal violations, as well as enforcement actions under applicable international treaties. Federal laws and regulations associated with a discharge (or substantial threat of a discharge) of oil include applicable components of the Clean

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Water Act as amended; the Oil Pollution Act of 1990; the Ports and Waterways Act; The Port and Tanker Safety Act; The Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships (1980), as amended; and, Annex I of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, as modified by the Protocol of 1978 (MARPOL 73/78). In addition, the USCG has authority pursuant to 46 USC 7701 and 46 USC 6101 related to personnel actions (licensed mariners), and marine casualties, respectively. Federal regulations associated with investigative or enforcement interest under these USC’s include, though are not limited to: applicable sections of 46 CFR with particular attention to Parts 4, 5, 16; 33 CFR Parts 126, 130, 151, 153-160; and 40 CFR Parts 116, and 117. Potential federal enforcement actions associated with a pollution discharge may include, but are not limited to: the collection of statements and evidence to determine the causes of the associated marine casualty, mandatory chemical testing of involved licensed personnel, and the collection of oil samples in the water and on suspect vessels.

1130.2 The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Authorities

Government Agencies of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico are assigned responsibilities according to Executive Orders No. 1991-26 and 4916-A, and Commonwealth Laws Numbers 13, 81, and 9 as they pertain to the integration and coordination of oil and hazardous substance releases and environmental emergencies. EQB is the lead agency representing the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico for all oil spills that threaten Puerto Rico. The Department of Natural Resources also plays a major role in all spills. EQB is also the lead agency representing the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico for coordinating and providing technical assistance on all hazardous materials releases that threaten Puerto Rico. The PR Fire Department has four hazardous materials response vehicles and is training an emergency response team capable of performing emergency Level "A" entries.

Because of the potential severity of oil and hazardous substance releases to public health, welfare, and the environment, the Governor and legislative bodies of the Commonwealth recognize the need to encourage cooperation and progressive actions to be taken in such instances that are considered environmental emergencies. All Commonwealth of Puerto Rico agencies will support the Incident Command System Response Organization.

Marine Fires: The Puerto Rico Fire Department is the lead agency within the Unified Command for coordinating the response to all fires within the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. This includes fires on shore facilities, vessels in port, or anchored in the bays of Puerto Rico. The PR Civil Defense will assist in coordinating Commonwealth resources and ensuring appropriate agencies are notified. When needed or requested, each agency will provide an emergency coordinator on scene, or at a designated area (usually at Civil Defense) to assist the Incident Commander (IC).

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PR Fire Fighters do not normally perform shipboard firefighting on a vessel not pier side and not of immediate threat to human life, or the welfare of Puerto Rico. Shipboard fires will be turned over to a salvor, or company specializing in ship fires as soon as possible with continual monitoring by the Fire Department until the threat has been mitigated.

All government agencies of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico will immediately supply all available support to the Fire Service as needed to mitigate an incident. The PR Civil Defense will assist the Fire Service in coordinating response resources and personnel.

1130.3 U.S. Virgin Islands Authorities

The Virgin Islands Department of Planning and Natural Resources, as mandated by Title 12, Chapter 17 of the Virgin Islands Code, is the lead state agency for all oil and hazardous materials spills that threaten the U.S. Virgin Islands. The Division of Environmental Enforcement serves as the law enforcement arm of the DPNR. Its primary function is to enforce all laws applicable to the protection, preservation and conservation of the natural resources and overall environment of the USVI.

For all Spills of National Significance (SONS) and spills requiring the resources of two or more local agencies DPNR and the Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency (VITEMA) will participate in the Unified Command System Response Organization. In larger cases where numerous local resources need coordinating, VITEMA will activate its EMERGENCY OPERATIONS AND DISASTER CONTROL PLAN and ensure all needed Virgin Islands Government Agencies are incorporated into the ICS.

Marine Fires: The Virgin Islands' Fire Service is the lead agency for coordinating the response to all fires within the U.S. Virgin Islands. This includes fires on shore facilities, vessels in port, or anchored in the bays of the U.S. Virgin Islands. However, they do not have the personnel resources or equipment to combat a significant marine fire. In the event of a marine fire, the Virgin Islands' Fire Service will provide an IC and all government agencies of the U.S. Virgin Islands will immediately supply all available support to the Fire Service as needed to mitigate the incident. The VITEMA and the Virgin Islands' Fire Service will work together in coordinating USVI's resources and ensuring appropriate agencies are notified. The U.S. Coast Guard will assist the V.I. Fire Service in all fires aboard commercial vessels. When needed or requested, each agency will provide an emergency coordinator on scene, or at a designated area (usually at VITEMA) to assist the IC.

1200 Geographic Boundaries

1210 Area of Responsibility

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This section describes the FOSC's AOR, the EPA/USCG jurisdictional boundaries and the associated criteria for assignment of an FOSC, and if necessary, transfer of duties between FOSCs.

The boundary of the Sector San Juan Captain of the Port Zone is referenced in 33 CFR Part 3.35-25 and depicted below (Figure 1-1). The AOR for the USCG and EPA FOSC's in the Caribbean includes all land and water under U.S. jurisdiction, to include the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Navassa Island and all waters within the EEZ. Per the "Policy Guidance for Intervention in Ship-Related Marine Pollution Incidents on the High Seas and on the Navigable Waters of the United States”, COMMANDANT INSTRUCTION 16451.5A, the Coast Guard also has the authority to conduct an intervention on the high seas against any vessel that threatens to pollute U.S. waters. The Coast Guard does not have the authority to intervene in the sovereign territory or waters of another country.

The Coast Guard furnishes the Federal On-Scene Coordinator for the coastal zone and the EPA for the inland zone. In Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, the coastal zone generally follows the coastline and includes bays, rivers, estuaries, and inlets. The inland zone generally includes all else. The specific boundaries are outlined in Section 1220 FOSC Boundaries Delinated.

As a general rule, the location of the source of the discharge will be the determining factor of which agency provides the FOSC. When the discharge or release occurs and remains within one agency’s boundary, it is clear which agency will provide the FOSC. In these cases, when requested by the other agency, each agency will provide support, within the limits of their resources, to the other’s FOSC. When a spill occurs in one zone and flows, or threatens to flow, into another, the agency that has jurisdiction over the location where the incident initially occurred will provide the FOSC. This scenario is likely in the near coastal area when a spill occurs in the inland zone (EPA jurisdiction) and flows or migrates through storm drains or ditches into the water seaward of the boundary line (USCG jurisdiction). There are two possibilities in this case: (1) The EPA provides the OSC and the CG assists the EPA with waterside clean-up operations, or (2) By mutual agreement, EPA may transfer OSC responsibilities to the CG. Good communication and coordination between the EPA and CG FOSCs is vital to an effective federal response.

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Figure 1-1. The Area of Responsibility for the Sector San Juan COTP and EPA FOSC includes the entire coastal and inland zones for the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands (St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix) and Navassa Island. This area includes the Exclusive Economic Zone.

1220 FOSC Boundaries Delineated

The following is a detailed description of the FOSC jurisdictional boundaries for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

1220.1 Puerto Rico

The EPA and USCG jurisdictional boundaries are divided mostly by road or thoroughfare, beginning at the intersection of Route 1, Munoz Rivera Avenue and Route 26 in San Juan. The boundary runs East on Route 26; then North on De Diego Avenue and east along Route 37, Calle Loiza to Route 187; then along 885 and continuing East along Route 187, Ave. Boca De Congrejos until Route 3 in Rio Grande. The jurisdictional boundary then runs along Route 3 eastward to Route 194 in Fajardo; then along Route 194 back to Route 3 and then along the Eastern side of Puerto Rico to

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Yabucoa where the boundary then turns onto Route 901 to Route 760 and back to Route 3; then West along Route 3 to Salinas where the boundary continues West along Route 1 into Ponce. In Ponce the boundary continues westward by turning South along Route 2 on to Route 14 South, Avenida Malecon, to Route 10 North, Comercio Street and North on Avenida Hostos, and then West on to Route 585 back to Route 2; then continuing West along Route 2 to Tallaboa. In Tallaboa the boundary follows westward along Route 127 to Route 336 to Route 3336, to Route 335 South to Route 335R to the border of the Guanica National Forest. The boundary then runs westward along the Northern boundary of the National Forest to 334 in Guanica and continuing westward on Route 116, West on Route 324 to 304 to 305, South on Route 303 to 301 North to 101 West on 101, to 307, to 308; then North along Route 102 through Mayaguez; then North onto Route 3342, Calle Concordia, and on to Route 3341, Calle Pena to Route 64. Follow Route 64, Avenida Jose Gonzalez, Northwest onto Route 2 North; then onto Route 115 North onto Route 429 and then back to Route 115 North through Rincon and then North on Route 441 back to Route 115 and through Aguadilla along the waterfront road of Routes 111, 442, 440 and back to 111 North onto Route 107 North through Airstation Borinquen onto Route 110 to Route 4446 to Route 466 and then East onto Route 459 to Isabela. In Isabela the boundary goes from Route 459 East on Route 113 to Route 2; then along Route 2 East onto Route 4484 and East on Route 485 to Route 119 East in Camuy; then continues East on Route 2 through Arecibo and then East onto Routes 681 to La Boca, on 6684 to Boquillas, to 685 East to 686; then along Route 686 to Vega Baja and then North and East on to Routes 688, 690 and 693 to Dorado; then in Dorado onto Route 165 East; then East on Route 888, Avenida Nereidas, then along Route 24, Calle Wilson and Calle Juan Ponce De Leon in Catano back onto Route 165; then East on Route 28 and East on Route 2, J.F. Kennedy Avenue to Route 1; then North on Route 1 back to the starting point on Route 26.

1220.11 Culebra, Vieques and the Smaller Islands of Puerto Rico

The EPA/USCG jurisdictional boundaries on Culebra and Vieques islands are delineated by an imaginary line that runs 100 meters inland from the waters edge. All of the Commonwealth's smaller islands, such as Mona Island, will be under the jurisdiction of the Coast Guard FOSC.

1220.2 U.S. Virgin Islands

The inland and coastal areas are divided mostly by road or thoroughfare except for St. John.

1220.21 St. Thomas

The boundary begins at the intersection of Route 30, Moravian Hwy. and Route 304 and runs West along Route 304; then North on Route 302, then Westward again on Route 30 along Brewers Bay Road; then North and East along Route 308, West End Road, Northeastward along Route 33, Crown Mountain Road to Route 333; then

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along Route 333 North on to Route 404; then along Route 37, Hull Bay Road and Route 40 to Route 35; then West along Route 35 to Route 42, Mahogany Run Road; then along Route 42 Eastward along Route 38, Smith Bay Road onto Route 32, Redhook Road; then Westward along Route 30, Bovoni Road, Frenchman Bay Road and Veterans Drive through Charlotte Amalie back to Route 304. All outlying islands including Water and Hassel Islands, fall under the jurisdiction of the U. S. Coast Guard FOSC.

1220.22 St. John

The EPA/USCG jurisdictional boundary on St. John is delineated by an imaginary line that runs 100 meters inland from the waters edge.

1220.23 St. Croix

The EPA/USCG jurisdictional boundary on St. Croix begins at Route 64 near the Airport and follows Westward along Route 66, Melvin H. Evans Highway to Route 702, Fisher Street in Frederiksted. In Frederiksted the boundary line runs East along Fisher Street and then North along King Street to Route 631; then on to Route 63, Hans Bluff Road to and along Maroon Ridge to Earle Road, East along Earl Road; then North on Route 69 and East along Route 80, North Shore Road to Route 75, North Side Road; then East on Route 75 to Route 70, Watergut Road. From Watergut Road and heading East, head northeast on King Cross Street; then northwest on Strand Street; then northeast on Queen Cross Street; then northwest on King Street to Route 66, Hospital Street; then from Route 66 along Routes 75 and 82, East End Road; then along Route 82 to Route 60, Southshore Road; then along Route 60 onto Route 624; then South on Route 62, Southshore Road to the boundary of HESS Oil Refinery (HOVIC). For the adjacent facilities of VI Alumina Company and HOVIC, refer to paragraph A-IV-B-2 above. From the Northwest corner of HOVIC the boundary line again begins and runs West along Route 660, Melvin Evans Hwy.; then South and West along Route 64 back to the starting point.

1220.3 Navassa Island

Navassa Island falls under the jurisdiction of the USCG FOSC.

1230 Department of Defense, Department of Energy and Other Federal Agencies

When an incident is on, or the sole source of the release is from, any facility or vessel under the jurisdictional custody, or control of the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) or U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), then DOD or DOE will provide an FOSC/Remedial Project Manager (RPM) for hazardous material releases. The USCG/EPA will retain FOSC responsibilities for oil spills. See 40 CFR 300.120 (a) & (b).

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1240 Transferring FOSC Responsibility

It may be necessary to transfer USCG or EPA FOSC responsibility from one agency to the other. Examples of when transfers are appropriate are:

(1) When a response changes from an emergency response to a remedial action.

(2) When one FOSC or agency is better suited to coordinate the response to a specific incident. For instance, the EPA may request the Coast Guard FOSC for oil spills near the boundary that will impact navigable waters, or the Coast Guard may request an EPA FOSC on certain hazardous materials cases.

(3) When the FOSC's emergency response workload is beyond his/her capability.

(4) When an FOSC is first on scene at an incident outside of his/her jurisdiction and starts response actions before the pre-designated FOSC arrives.

The request for transfer of FOSC duties and concurrence may be verbal or communicated through e-mail correspondence, but the agreement will be confirmed in writing by using the FOSC Transfer of Duties letter template.

On larger cases, both the USCG and EPA FOSC may assist in a unified command regardless of which agency is the designated FOSC. This is encouraged for SONS as defined under the National Response Framework. There will always be a pre- designated FOSC for all cases involving federal resources.

1300 Area Committee

Updated contact list for committee members is located in Section 9200.

1310 Purpose

The primary role of the Area Committee is to act as a preparedness and a planning body. The Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands Area Committee is composed of experienced natural resource trustee representatives, emergency response representatives, industry representatives, non-governmental organization (NGO) representatives, and federal, state and local government agencies with definitive responsibilities for the area’s human health and safety and environmental integrity. Each member is empowered by their own organization to make decisions on behalf of the organization to commit them to carrying out roles and responsibilities as described in this plan.

1320 Organization

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The pre-designated FOSCs for the Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands inland and coastal zones and the State On-Scene Coordinators for both Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands will serve as Chairmen of the Area Committee. The FOSCs will also serve as the Co-Chairs of the Executive Committee.

1330 Executive Committee

The only designated members of the Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands Area Committee are the members of its Executive Committee. Executive Committee members shall ensure appropriate representatives from federal and state agencies and other appropriate stakeholders are included in the AC membership.

The Executive Committee is to guide the Area Committee and provide necessary oversight which shall allow for more efficient operation. Executive Committee members will review the ACP and provide guidance on the development of strategic goals for the ACP. In addition, they shall develop and prioritize work lists, and establish and task workgroups as necessary.

The Area Executive Committee is comprised of seven representatives from the following agencies:

 U.S. Coast Guard Sector San Juan  U.S. Environmental Protection Agency  Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Environmental Quality Board  Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Emergency Management Agency  U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Planning and Natural Resources  U.S. Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency  National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Scientific Support Coordinator (SSC)

1340 Revision and Update Requirements

The ACP shall be revised every three years, in the year following the full scale Preparedness for Response Exercise Program (PREP) Exercise. The ACP shall be reviewed annually. The key areas to focus on during annual updates include: emergency notification lists, response equipment information (type and amount of available equipment), sensitive areas, hazard/risk assessment of the area, response strategies (changes based on new technologies or equipment, etc.), and dispersants approval. All changes approved by the Executive Committee will be submitted to Commander, Coast Guard District Five for review and will be distributed to the Area Committee via Sector San Juan’s website on CG Homeport and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute ACP website.

1400 National Response System

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The National Response System is used to routinely and effectively respond to a wide range of oil and hazardous substance releases. It is a multi-layered system of individuals and teams from local, state, and federal agencies, industry, and NGOs that share expertise and resources to ensure that oil spill control and cleanup activities are timely and efficient, and that they minimize threats to human health and the environment.

At the heart of the system is the NCP, which are regulations developed to ensure that the resources and expertise of the federal government are available immediately for oil or hazardous substance releases that are beyond the capabilities of local and state responders. The NCP provides the framework for the National Response System and establishes how it works. (Figure 1-2. National Response System)

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Discharge or Release Incident

Planning and Preparedness Local Responders LEPCs 300.180 300.205

Planning and Prepardeness NRC State Responders SERCs 300.125 300.180 300.205

Notification Federal OSC/RPM Response Support Special Teams and Other Assistance 300.120 300.145

NSF ERT RERT SSC NPFC DRG Response Support

Area Membership State Committees Government 300.205 Membership 300.180 Planning and Preparedness Membership Local Government RRT 300.180 300.115 Membership and 300.205

Membership DOD DOI DOC USDA Response Support DOT / RSPA Planning and EPA USCG Preparedness Participating Federal Agencies NUC. REG. 300.170 & 300.175 COMM. Policy Guidance NRT FEMA DOJ 300.110 HHS and 300.205 DOL DOE DOS GSA

Figure 1-2. National Response System

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1410 National Response Policy

Section 4201 of OPA 90 amended Subsection (c) of Section 311 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, to require the FOSC to:

“… in accordance with the National Contingency Plan and any appropriate Area Contingency Plan, ensure effective and immediate removal of a discharge, and mitigation or prevention of a substantial threat of a discharge, of oil or a hazardous substance into or on the navigable waters; on the adjoining shorelines to the navigable waters; into or on the waters of the exclusive economic zone; or that may affect natural resources belonging to, appertaining to, or under the exclusive management authority of the United States. In carrying out these functions, the FOSC may: remove or arrange for the removal of a discharge, and mitigate or prevent a substantial threat of a discharge, at any time; direct or monitor all Federal, State, and private actions to remove a discharge; and recommend to the Commandant that a vessel discharging or threatening to discharge, be removed and, if necessary, destroyed. If the discharge or substantial threat of discharge of oil or hazardous substance is of such size or character as to be a substantial threat to the public health or welfare of the United States (including but not limited to fish, shellfish, wildlife, other natural resources, and the public and private beaches and shorelines of the United States), the FOSC shall direct all federal, state, and private actions to remove the discharge or to mitigate or prevent the threat of the discharge.”

1420 National Response Structure

The NRS is a three-tiered response and preparedness mechanism that supports the pre-designated FOSC in coordinating national, regional, and local government agencies; industry, and the responsible party during response operations. The FOSC plans and coordinates response strategies on scene, using the support of the National Response Team (NRT), Regional Response Team (RRT), AC, and responsible parties to supply trained personnel, equipment, and scientific support to complete an immediate and effective response to any oil or hazardous substance discharge.

1420.1 Spill of National Significance (SONS)

A Spill of National Significance is that rare, catastrophic spill event which captures the nation’s attention due to its actual damage or significant potential for adverse environmental impact. A SONS is defined as a spill which greatly exceeds the response capability at the local and regional levels, and due to its size, location, and actual or potential for adverse impact on the environment requires extraordinary coordination of federal, state, local, and private resources to contain and clean up. Only the Commandant of the Coast Guard or the Administrator of the EPA can declare a SONS. Once the Commandant declares a SONS, a FOSC and Incident Area Commander will be designated, an Area Command will be established with all pre-

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designated ICS Area Command staff personnel on immediate alert, and all other affected departments and agencies will be notified.

When responding to an incident of this type, the Coast Guard will continue to use the ICS as its response management structure, with the addition of a strategic management and support function called the ICS Incident Area Command. The ICS Incident Area Command structure can be used in any incident of regional or national significance, or in any case where the FOSC, Seventh District Commander, or Atlantic Area Commander feels it would be appropriate. Although the general concept for a nationally significant response involves an oil spill, the establishment of an ICS Incident Area Command is appropriate anytime there are large incidents affecting multi-jurisdictional areas.

The Commandant of the Coast Guard alone is empowered to declare a SONS in the coastal zone, taking into account environmental risks, weather conditions, response capabilities, and the amount or potential amount, of product spilled. The Coast Guard Atlantic Area Commander or Seventh District Commander may recommend to the Commandant that a SONS be declared. Factors to be considered in declaring a SONS include:

• Multiple FOSC zones, districts, or international borders effected; • Significant impact or threat to the public health and welfare, wildlife, population, economy and/or property over a broad geographic area; • Prolonged period of discharge and/or expected cleanup; • Significant public concern and demand for action by parties associated with the event; and, • The existence of, or the potential for, a high level of political and media interest.

Once the Commandant declares a SONS, the following actions will occur: • An Incident Area Commander will be designated. • Other Departments/Agencies will be notified. • A unified Area Command will be established. • Pre-designated LANTAREA Incident Area Command staff personnel will be activated.

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The NRT’s membership consists of National Response Team Members are as 15 federal agencies with follows: responsibilities, interests and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) – Chair expertise in various aspects of U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) – Vice Chair emergency response to pollution Department of Agriculture (DOA) incidents. The EPA serves as Department of Commerce (DOC) Chairman and the Coast Guard Department of Defense (DOD) serves as Vice Chairman of the Department of Energy (DOE) NRT, except when activated for a Department of Health and Human Services specific incident. The NRT is (HHS) primarily a national planning, policy, Department of Interior (DOI) and coordination body and does not Department of Justice (DOJ) respond directly to incidents. The Department of Labor (DOL) NRT provides policy guidance prior Department of State (DOS) to an incident and assistance as Department of Transportation (DOT) requested by an FOSC via a RRT Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) during an incident. NRT assistance Federal Emergency Management Agency usually takes the form of technical (FEMA) advice, access to additional Government Supply Agency (GSA) resources/equipment, or National Response Center (NRC) coordination with other RRTs. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Regional Response Team (RRT) Regional Response Center (RRC)

1440 Regional Response Team (RRT)

There are 13 RRTs, one for each of the ten federal regions and Alaska, the Caribbean and the Pacific Basin (Figure 1-3). Each RRT has federal and state representation. RRTs develop Regional Contingency Plans that address region-specific issues and provide guidance to the FOSCs for developing their area plans. RRTs also provide one level of review for the ACPs. The RRTs may be activated for specific incidents when requested by the FOSC. If the assistance requested by a FOSC exceeds an RRT’s capability, the RRT may request assistance from the NRT.

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The applicable RRT for the Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands AC area of responsibility is the Caribbean Regional Response Team (CRRT). The CRRT is co- chaired by U.S. Coast Guard Seventh District and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 2 office. The CRRT meets at least two times per year throughout the region. CRRT serves as the regional body for preparedness activities including planning, training and exercising to ensure an effective response to discharges/releases of oil spills and hazardous substances and for coordination of support and advice during such response actions. It may also be consulted by the FOSC for approval of chemical countermeasures if decision is not pre-approved.

Most RRTs cover two or more FOSC zones. The CRRT is unique because it only covers one FOSC zone. Thus, the regional plan covers the same area as the area plan.

The CRRT should be activated as an intergovernmental coordination team when an actual or potential discharge or release:

1. Exceeds the response capability available to the FOSC in the place where it occurs; 2. Crosses international boundaries; 3. May pose a substantial threat to the public health, welfare, environment, or to regionally significant amounts of property; 4. Otherwise meets the definition of a medium actual coastal discharge (>10,000 gallons) or major potential coastal discharge (>100,000 gallons); or 5. When requested by the FOSC or a RRT representative.

Using the above criteria, any CRRT representative may request either Co-Chair to activate CRRT. The request should be made to the USCG Co-Chair for coastal incidents and to the EPA Co-Chair for inland incidents. The request may be transmitted via telephone or e-mail.

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When activated, the RRT may meet or convene by teleconference to provide the following support:

1. Monitor and evaluate reports from the FOSC. The RRT may advise the FOSC on the duration and extent of the federal response and may recommend to the FOSC specific actions in responding to the discharge or release; 2. Request other Federal, State/Commonwealth, or local government, or private agencies to provide resources under their existing authorities to assist the FOSC's response efforts; 3. Help the FOSC prepare information releases for the public and for communications with the NRT; 4. If circumstances warrant, make recommendations to the regional or district head of the agency providing a determination that a different FOSC should be designated; and 5. Submit Pollution Reports (POLREPS) to member agencies and other entities as significant developments occur.

1450 Area Response Structure

The establishment of an ICS Area Command can occur with the District Commander filling the role of Incident Area Commander. This organization would be particularly useful for incidents which are challenging to the local Commanders but do not demand national attention. At this level most billets would be drawn from district level resources, District Response Groups, and aimed at reducing the overhead to be managed by the Incident Commander. Further, Incident Management Teams can be called upon to augment the Incident Commander’s staff. This ability to project a flexible response facilitates an expanding or contracting response effort, drawing upon one of the strengths of ICS.

The Incident Area Commander will have overall responsibility for the incident strategic management. The Incident Commanders (FOSCs) will be notified of the establishment of an Area Command with the best qualified personnel with respect to their functional areas. The functions of an Area Command require personnel that have experience in, and are qualified to oversee, complex response situations. The Incident Area Command organization operates under the same basic principles as does the Incident Command System, with the organization typically consisting of the Incident Area Commander and Incident Area Command Logistics Chief, Planning Chief, Resources Unit Leader, Situation Unit Leader, Information Officer and Liaison Officer. Flexibility exists to add a Finance Chief and/or a Chief of Staff.

The Incident Area Command has the responsibility to set the overall incident related strategic priorities, to allocate critical resources based on those priorities, to ensure that the incident is properly managed, and to ensure incident objectives are met and do not conflict with each other or with agency policy. When an Incident Area Command is

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established, Incident Commanders (FOSCs) will report to the Incident Area Commander, with the Incident Area Commander accountable to the Commandant.

However, the Area Command does not replace the on-scene ICS organization(s) or functions. Tactical operations continue to be directed at the on-scene Incident Command level. The Area Command will be established to include representatives of the Affected Party (RP) and affected Federal, State, Local and International interests. Representatives to the Area Command should typically be at the highest executive levels of the RP and responding government agencies. The Area Command structure is intended to enhance the local response organization and will rely on the applicable ACP(s) as the basis for strategic direction of response actions.

1460 Incident Command System

To standardize response management within the marine safety field, the Coast Guard has adopted the National Incident Management System (NIMS) based Incident Command System. Where appropriate, the FOSC shall establish a Unified Command (UC) consisting of the FOSC, the State, and the Responsible Party. The FOSC is responsible for assigning individuals from within the response community (federal, state, local or private), as necessary, to fill the designated positions. It should be noted, however, that one individual may fill several of the designated positions. These assignments will be predicated on the nature of the spill and the need for extensive manning. A major advantage of the ICS organization is that it can be adapted as necessary to best accommodate the incident management team during an incident. For some incidents only a few of the organization’s functional elements may be needed. For larger or more complex responses, additional positions exist within the ICS framework to meet virtually any need.

The ICS organization is built around five major functions that are applied to any incident, large or small. These functions are the Unified Command, and the Operations, Planning, Logistics and Finance Sections. See Figure 1-4. Standard Incident Command System.

Refer to the Incident Management Handbook (IMH USCG COMDTPUB P3120.17) for specific information on all duties and positions.

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Figure 1-4. Standard Incident Command System

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1470 Area Exercise Mechanism (PREP)

National Preparedness for Response Exercise Program

The guidelines with which to exercise this plan are outlined in the National Preparedness for Response Exercise Program (PREP). PREP was designed to provide guidelines for compliance with the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA 90) pollution response exercise requirements.

Commercial vessel and facility response plan holders are required to meet the pollution response exercise requirements under OPA 90. Although participation in the PREP satisfies these requirements, PREP is a strictly voluntary program. Plan holders are not required to follow the PREP guidelines and, if they choose not to, may develop their own exercise program that complies with the regulatory exercise requirements.

Under PREP, the types of exercises that must be conducted to fulfill the requirements of OPA 90 fall within two categories: internal and external exercises.

Internal exercises

Internal exercises are those that are conducted wholly within the plan holder's organization. Internal exercises are designed to examine the various components of the response plan to ensure the plan is adequate to meet the need of the organization for spill response.

Internal exercises and frequency include:

• Qualified individual notification exercises (quarterly); • Emergency procedures exercises for vessels and barges (quarterly); • Emergency procedures exercises for facilities (optional) (quarterly); • Spill management team tabletop exercises (annually); • Equipment deployment exercises (annually).

External Exercises

External exercises are exercises that extend beyond the internal focus of the plan holder's organization, and involve other members of the response community. The external exercises are designed to examine the response plan and the plan holder's ability to coordinate with the response community in order to conduct an effective response to a pollution incident. External exercises and frequency include area (full- scale) exercises (tri-annually) and government-initiated unannounced exercises (GIUEs) (quarterly).

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Exercise Credit for Spill Response

All internal exercises are self-evaluated and self-certified, meaning that the plan holder is responsible for confirming and documenting that the completed exercise was conducted in accordance with PREP guidelines and an examination of the effectiveness of the plan during the exercise was performed.

Responses to actual spills may also be taken as credit for unannounced internal exercises. The plan holder must determine which exercises were completed in the spill response and document the findings. This determination should be based on whether the response effort would meet the objectives of the exercise as listed in the PREP guidelines. To receive credit from the National Schedule Coordination Committee (NSCC) for area exercises conducted as part of an actual spill response, the plan holder must meet the following criteria: (1) the response involved the entire response community; (2) the objectives of the area exercise were met as outlined in the PREP guidelines; (3) the response was evaluated, and (4) the spill response was properly documented and certified.

Proper documentation for self-certification should include, as a minimum, the following information:

• The type of exercise; • Date and time of the exercise; • A description of the exercise; • The objectives met in the exercise; • The components of the response plan exercised; • Lessons learned.

This documentation must be in writing and signed by an individual empowered by the plan holder organization.

Area Committee Exercise Development and Participation

The FOSC is responsible for planning, designing, and executing internal exercises to validate the ACP. The FOSC is also responsible to plan, design, and execute external exercises, to include government-led area exercises and GIUEs. The FOSC will be heavily involved in the planning, design, and execution of industry-led area exercises, but the industry sponsor has the lead in this effort.

Members of the Area Committee and response community will be involved in each type of exercise to some degree, varying from the confirmation of a phone number to assisting in the design of the scenario and performing as a controller or evaluator of the exercise.

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ACP Improvement

ACP lessons learned from exercises and real events shall be documented in the USCG Contingency Preparedness System. The ACP shall also be revised as necessary to incorporate lessons learned.

1480 National Response Framework

The National Response Framework (NRF) is a guide that details how the Nation conducts all-hazards responses from the smallest incident to the largest catastrophe. This document establishes a comprehensive, national, all-hazards approach to domestic incident response. The Framework identifies the key response principles, as well as the roles and structures that organize national responses. It describes how communities, states, the federal government and private-sector and nongovernmental partners apply these principles for a coordinated, effective national response. In addition, it describes special circumstances where the federal government exercises a larger role, including incidents where federal interests are involved and catastrophic incidents where a state would require significant support. It lays the groundwork for first responders, decision-makers and supporting entities to provide a unified national response.

In addition to the NRF base document, the Emergency Support Function Annexes and Support Annexes are available on-line at the NRF Resource Center. The annexes are a total of 23 individual documents designed to provide concept of operations, procedures and structures for achieving response directives for all partners in fulfilling their roles under the NRF.

1490 Federal Radiological Emergency Response Plan

The Federal Radiological Emergency Response Plan (FRERP) was integrated into the NRF.

The primary role of the Area Committee is to act as a preparedness and planning body. Area Committees are made up of experienced environmental/response representatives from federal, State and local government agencies, with definitive responsibilities for the area’s environmental integrity. Each member is empowered by their own agency to make decisions on behalf of the agency and to commit the agency to carrying out roles and responsibilities as described in this plan. 1500 Federal/State/Local Response System

1510 National Response Policy

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Section 4201 of OPA 90 amended Subsection (c) of Section 311 of the FWPCA, to require the Federal OSC to “in accordance with the National Contingency Plan and any appropriate Area Contingency Plan, ensure effective and immediate removal of a discharge, and mitigation or prevention of a substantial threat of a discharge, of oil or a hazardous substance –

(i) Into or on the navigable waters; (ii) On the adjoining shorelines to the navigable waters; (iii) Into or on the waters of the exclusive economic zone; or (iv) That may affect natural resources belonging to, appertaining to, or under the exclusive management authority of the United States.”

“In carrying out these functions, the OSC may: (i) Remove or arrange for the removal of a discharge, and mitigate or prevent a substantial threat of a discharge, at any time; (ii) Direct or monitor all Federal, State, and private actions to remove a discharge; and (iii) Recommend to the Commandant that a vessel discharging or threatening to discharge, be removed and, if necessary, destroyed.”

If the discharge or substantial threat of discharge of oil or hazardous substance is of such size or character as to be a substantial threat to the public health or welfare of the United States (including but not limited to fish, shellfish, wildlife, other natural resources, and the public and private beaches and shorelines of the United States), the FOSC shall direct all Federal, State, and private actions to remove the discharge or to mitigate or prevent the threat of the discharge.

1510.1 Role of the On-Scene Coordinator

FOSC Designation

The Federal On Scene Coordinator (FOSC) is the pre-designated Federal official responsible for ensuring immediate and effective response to a discharge or threatened discharge of oil or a hazardous substance. The U.S. Coast Guard designates FOSCs for the U.S. coastal zones, while the U.S. EPA designates FOSCs for the U.S. inland zones.

First Federal Official On Scene

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 NCP and is authorized to initiate, in consultation with the FOSC, any necessary actions normally carried out by

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the FOSC until the arrival of the pre-designated FOSC. This official may initiate federal fund-financed actions only as authorized by the FOSC.

Unified Command

Where appropriate, the FOSC shall establish a unified command consisting of the FOSC, the State On Scene Coordinator, and the Responsible Party Incident Manager. The FOSC is responsible for assigning individuals from within the response community (Federal, State, local or private), as necessary, to fill the designated positions in the NRS incident level response organization. It should be noted, however, that one individual may fill several of the designated positions. These assignments will be predicated on the nature of the spill and the need for extensive manning. These functional responsibilities and position titles, if staffed, are thoroughly described in the functional sections of this plan.

OSC Responsibilities

Initial Response. The FOSC shall, to the extent practicable, and as soon as possible after the incident occurs, collect pertinent facts about the discharge, such as its source and cause; the identification of responsible parties; the nature, amount, and location of discharged materials; the trajectory of discharged materials; whether the discharge is a worst case discharge; the pathways to human and environmental exposure; the potential impact on human health, welfare, safety and the environment; whether the discharge poses a substantial threat to the public health or welfare; the potential impact on natural resources and property which may be affected; priorities for protecting human health and welfare and the environment; and appropriate resource documentation.

Coordination. The FOSC's efforts shall be coordinated with other appropriate Federal, State, local, and private response agencies. An FOSC may designate capable individuals from Federal, State, or local agencies to act as her/his on scene representatives. State and local governments, however, are not authorized to take actions under Subpart D of the NCP that involve expenditures of the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund (OSLTF) unless an appropriate contract or cooperative agreement has been established.

Regional Response Team (RRT) Utilization. The FOSC should consult with the Caribbean RRT, when necessary, in carrying out the requirements of the NCP and keep the RRT informed of activities under the NCP. The FOSC is responsible for addressing worker health and safety concerns at a response scene.

Public Health Emergencies. In those instances where a possible public health emergency exists, the FOSC should notify the Health and Human Services (HHS) representative to the CRRT. Throughout response actions, the FOSC may call upon the HHS representative for assistance in determining public health threats and call upon

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the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and HHS for advice on worker health and safety problems.

Natural Resource Trustees. The FOSC shall ensure that the Federal and State trustees for natural resources are promptly notified of discharges. The FOSC 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 FOSC becomes aware that a discharge may affect any endangered or threatened species, or their habitat, the FOSC shall consult with the cognizant trustee for that resource. Department of Interior (DOI), Department of Commerce (DOC), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), States, Territories, Indian Tribes, DOD and DOE have trusteeship over lands they respectively manage and the associated resources. DOI, States and Territories share trusteeship over migratory birds. States and Territories have trusteeship over resident birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fishes and lower forms, such as mussels, except where Indian tribes enjoy rights granted by treaty. DOI, DOC, States and Territories co-share trusteeship over anadromous and catadromous (migratory) fishes. The DOC has trusteeship over marine mammals and sea turtles, until the latter come ashore where they fall under DOI trusteeship. http://www.epa.gov/superfund/programs/nrd/trust_r.htm

Pollution Report Distribution. The FOSC shall submit pollution reports to the CRRT and other appropriate agencies as significant developments occur during response actions, through communications networks or procedures agreed to by the CRRT and covered in the Regional Contingency Plan (RCP).

Community Awareness. FOSCs should ensure that all appropriate public and private interests are kept informed and that their concerns are considered throughout a response, to the extent practicable.

1520 Puerto Rico Response System

Oil Spills: The Puerto Rico EQB is the lead agency representing the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico for all oil spills that threaten Puerto Rico. The Department of Natural Resources also plays a major role in all spills. All Commonwealth of Puerto Rico agencies will support the Unified Command System Response Organization.

Chemical Spills: EQB is the lead agency representing the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico for coordinating and providing technical assistance on all hazardous materials releases that threaten Puerto Rico. The PR Fire Department has four hazardous materials response vehicles and is training an emergency response team capable of performing emergency Level "A" entries.

Marine Fires: The Puerto Rico Fire Department is the lead agency for coordinating the response to all fires within the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. This includes fires on shore facilities, vessels in port, or anchored in the bays of Puerto Rico.

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A Unified Command System as outlined previously will be used.

The PR Fire Department will provide an IC. The PR Civil Defense will assist in coordinating Commonwealth resources and ensuring appropriate agencies are notified. When needed or requested, each agency will provide an emergency coordinator on scene, or at a designated area (usually at Civil Defense) to assist the IC. To avoid overwhelming the IC, the agency indicated in bold print at the top of each column under the different sub-mission areas, (i.e. Fire, Logistics, Passenger Asst.) will take the lead in coordinating that sub-mission and will represent all the agencies listed below it when reporting to the on scene IC.

1520.1 Puerto Rico Response Policies

Oil Spills: Government Agencies of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico are assigned responsibilities according to Executive Orders No. 1991-26 and 4916-A, and Commonwealth Laws Numbers 13, 81, and 9 as they pertain to the integration and coordination of oil and hazardous substance releases and environmental emergencies. Because of the potential severity of oil and hazardous substance releases to public health, welfare, and the environment, the Governor and legislative bodies of the Commonwealth recognize the need to encourage cooperation and progressive actions to be taken in such instances that are considered environmental emergencies. Thus, the Commonwealth Agencies' general rules and responsibilities are provided for in this Plan.

Chemical Releases: Same as for oil spills.

Marine Fires: The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico is aware of the unique training and of the specialized equipment needed to combat a marine fire. A specialized shipboard entry team is being developed within the PR Fire Department to respond to fires on vessels. This team, along with whatever Fire Department resources are needed and available, will respond to all marine related fires within Puerto Rico. The PR Fire Fighters do not normally perform shipboard firefighting on a vessel not pier side and not of immediate threat to human life, or the welfare of Puerto Rico. Shipboard fires will be turned over to a salvor, or company specializing in ship fires as soon as possible with continual monitoring by the Fire Department until the threat has been mitigated.

1530 U.S. Virgin Islands Response Systems

Oil Spills: The Virgin Islands DPNR is the lead state agency for all oil and hazardous materials spills that threaten the U.S. Virgin Islands. The VIRGIN ISLANDS

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CONTINGENCY PLAN FOR THE CONTROL OF OIL AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES is maintained by DPNR. For all SONS and spills requiring the resources of two or more local agencies DPNR and VITEMA will participate in the Unified Command System Response Organization as outlined in Annex B, Appendix II of this plan. In larger cases where numerous local resources need coordinating, VITEMA will activate it's EMERGENCY OPERATIONS AND DISASTER CONTROL PLAN and ensure all needed V.I. Government Agencies are incorporated into the Unified Command System.

Chemical Releases: Same as for oil spills.

The Virgin Islands' Fire Service will provide an IC. The Virgin Islands' Fire Service will assist in coordinating USVI's resources and ensuring appropriate agencies are notified. When needed or requested, each agency will provide an emergency coordinator on scene, or at a designated area to assist the IC. To avoid overwhelming the IC, the agency indicated in bold print at the top of each column under the different sub-mission areas, (i.e., Fire, Logistics, Passenger Asst.) will take the lead in coordinating that submission and will represent all the agencies listed below it when reporting to the on- scene command.

1530.1 U.S. Virgin Islands Response Policies

Oil Spills: The Department of Planning and Natural Resources as mandated by Title 12, Chapter 17 of the Virgin Islands Code has undertaken the handling of all pollutant spills within the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Chemical Releases: Same as for oil spills.

Marine Fires: Marine fires require specialized training and often a large amount of specialized equipment. The land-based firefighters of the V.I. Fire Service do not have the personnel resources or equipment to combat a significant marine fire. All government agencies of the U.S. Virgin Islands will immediately supply all available support to the Fire Service as needed to mitigate an incident. The VITEMA office will assist the Fire Service in coordinating response resources and personnel. The U.S. Coast Guard will assist the V.I. Fire Service in all fires aboard commercial vessels.

1540 Responsible Party Response Policy

1540.1 Responsible Party Requirements

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Under OPA 90, the Responsible Party (RP) has primary responsibility for cleanup of a discharge. The response shall be conducted in accordance with their applicable response plan. Section 4201(a) of OPA 90 states that an owner or operator of a tank vessel or facility participating in removal efforts shall act in accordance with the National Contingency Plan and the applicable response plan required. Section 4202 of OPA 90 states that these response plans shall:

(i) Be consistent with the requirements of the National Contingency Plan and Area Contingency Plans;

(ii) Identify the qualified individual having full authority to implement removal actions, and require immediate communications between that individual and the appropriate Federal official and the persons providing personnel and equipment pursuant to clause (iii);

(iii) Identify, and ensure by contract or other means approved by the President, the availability of private personnel and equipment necessary to remove to the maximum extent practicable a worst case discharge (including a discharge resulting from fire or explosion), and to mitigate or prevent a substantial threat of such a discharge;

(iv) Describe the training, equipment testing, periodic unannounced drills, and response actions of persons on the vessel or at the facility, to be carried out under the plan to ensure the safety of the vessel or facility and to mitigate or prevent the discharge, or the substantial threat of a discharge;

(v) Be updated periodically; and

(vi) Be resubmitted for approval of each significant change."

1540.2 Response Plan Requirements

Each owner or operator of a tank vessel or facility required by OPA 90 to submit a response plan shall do so in accordance with applicable regulations. Facility and tank vessel response plan regulations, including plan requirements, are located in 33 CFR Parts 154 and 155, respectively.

1540.3 Responsible Party’s Liability

As defined in OPA90, each responsible party for a vessel or a facility from which oil is discharged, or which poses a substantial threat of a discharge, into or upon the navigable waters or adjoining shorelines or the Exclusive Economic Zone is liable for the removal costs and damages specified in Subsection (b) of Section 1002 of OPA 90. Any removal activity undertaken by a responsible party must be consistent with the provisions of the NCP, the Regional Contingency Plan, the Area Contingency Plan, and

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the applicable response plan required by OPA 90. If directed by the OSC at any time during removal activities, the responsible party must act accordingly.

Each responsible party for a vessel or facility from which a hazardous substance is released, or which poses a substantial threat of a release, is liable for removal costs as specified in CERCLA (42USC9601 et seq).

Rights of the Responsible Party

As long as the responsible party is taking appropriate action, the responsible party maintains their right to be in full partnership with the response effort and the Unified Command. That is:

• The Responsible Party has the right to be a fully participating member of the Unified Command and is expected to exercise that right;

• The Responsible Party has the right to a timely and accurate cost accounting of reimbursable government expenditures and, when practical, should be approached with all requests to bring government furnished equipment to the scene prior to mobilizing that equipment; and

• The Responsible Party has the right to offer dissenting opinions within the Unified Command.

1600 National Policy and Doctrine

1610 Public vs. Private Resource Utilization

The Oil Pollution Act of 1990 reaffirmed the basic principle that the primary source of an oil spill preparedness and response system in the U.S. should be implemented and maintained by the private sector. It is not the Coast Guard’s intent to compete with the commercial oil and hazardous materials pollution response industry. The utilization of government resources in lieu of commercial resources can place the government in a competitive environment. This is not the intent of OPA 90, as it defeats the incentive for commercial enterprise to maintain equipment and trained personnel in a competitive

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market. The Coast Guard’s pre-positioned response equipment and other publicly owned response equipment and other initiatives under the Coast Guard’s oil spill response program are only intended to supplement the oil and clean up industry’s response program or be used if the commercial industry does not have readily available resources, and only until such time that the Federal On-Scene Coordinator or the Unified Command decides to release the resources.

The FOSC has the authority and responsibility in accordance with the National Contingency Plan to contain, control, and carry out response activities for the removal of a discharge where a substantial threat to public health or welfare exists, or where natural resources are endangered. At the direction and discretion of the FOSC and the Unified Command, when the responsible party executes a suitable response, any government equipment deployed should be withdrawn as commercial equipment becomes available and is placed into service.

The FOSC may consider using Coast Guard or other federal/state resources in such instances when the spill has been federalized and/or private sector resources cannot respond to the incident in a timely manner, or there are certain specific resources not available from the private sector.

1620 Best Response Concept

The term “Best Response” means that a response organization will effectively, efficiently, and safely respond to all incidents, minimizing the consequences to save lives, protect public and responder health, safeguard the security of the homeland and protect or infrastructure, environment and economy.

“Best Response” considerations represent a set of general goals for Unified Command to achieve if they are conducting a comprehensive and effective response.

“Best Response” equals a successful response based on achievement of certain key success factors (i.e., the things that a response must accomplish to be considered successful). Provided is a list of various “Best Response” goals.

Human Health and Safety • No public injuries, illness or deaths • No responder injuries, illness or deaths • Aggressive responder stress management • Highly effective family outreach program

Environment • Sensitive areas protected • Resource damage minimized

Property

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• Infrastructure damage minimized

Economy • Economic impact minimized

Security • Highly coordinated law enforcement and emergency management operation

Public Communication • Conduct Risk Communications • Accurate and timely information • Positive media coverage of response • Positive public perception

Stakeholders Support • Minimize stakeholder impact • Stakeholders well informed • Positive meetings with stakeholders • Prompt Handling of damage claims

Organization • Implementation of an effective and efficient ICS organization • Mobilize and effectively use response resources

When conducting an incident response, Incident Commander’s/Unified Command and their Command and General Staff should always consider the “Best Response” concept while managing operational and support/coordination functions.

1630 Cleanup Assessment Protocol (How Clean is Clean)

It is almost impossible to fully prevent shoreline oiling during a spill. The responder’s approach to the cleanup of an oiled shoreline is as important as how they approach the containment and protection priorities. The need for responders and planners to think through cleanup methods in advance of a moving oil slick is critical. Several considerations must be made before a proper cleanup plan can be initiated.

First, the type and quantity of the oil that will likely impact the shore must be determined. Oil types vary greatly and have a major influence on the degree of impact, ease of cleanup, and persistence of the contamination.

For example, lighter fuels (diesel, home heating fuel and light crude oils) will evaporate quickly, but tend to be more toxic and penetrate the shoreline sediments to a greater degree. Heavy oils (Bunker C, #6 fuel and heavy crude oils) are less toxic to shoreline

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ecosystems and do not penetrate finer sediments, but they are very persistent, difficult to clean, and may smother shoreline organisms.

Second, the type of shoreline that is predicted to be impacted must be identified and mapped. Both state and federal mapping projects have successfully categorized much of the U.S. shoreline in terms of habitat sensitivity to spilled oil. The most widely used characterization scheme for shorelines is the NOAA Environmental Sensitivity Index (ESI). The ESI ranks shorelines in terms of their relative sensitivity to oil spill impacts, predicted rates of removal of stranded oil by processes such as waves and currents which naturally clean the shoreline, and ease of cleanup.

Shoreline types, from least to most sensitive are:

1. Exposed rocky cliffs & seawalls 2. Wave cut rocky platforms 3. Fine to medium-grained sand beaches 4. Coarse-grained sand beaches 5. Mixed sand and gravel beaches 6. Gravel beaches/Rip-rap 7. Exposed tidal areas 8. Sheltered rocky shores/man-made structures 9. Sheltered tidal areas 10. Marshes

Once responders have a clear understanding as to the type and degree of impact and the type of shoreline, they can begin planning an effective cleanup strategy. The goal of all the methods discussed is to clean only to the level that would speed recovery and allow use of the shoreline. Cleaning strategies that will do greater injury to the resource than the oil itself are rejected.

Within the Unified Command, the Federal and State On-Scene Coordinator(s) along with any other key stakeholders will conduct a joint assessment at the conclusion of cleanup operations to deem the site clean.

1640 Alternative Cleanup Technologies

Subpart J of the National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan (40 CFR 300.900) permits the FOSC, with the concurrence of the EPA representative to RRT III and, as appropriate, the concurrence of the RRT III representatives from the States with jurisdiction over the navigable waters polluted or threatened by the spill, and in consultation with the Department of Commerce and Department of the Interior natural resource trustees, when practicable, to authorize the use of dispersants, surface collecting agents and biological additives on the oil discharge, provided they are on the NCP Product Schedule.

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In addition, the NCP authorizes the FOSC to use any dispersant, surface collecting agent, other chemical agent, burning agent or biological additive (including products not on the NCP Product Schedule) without obtaining the concurrence of the EPA, or the States with jurisdiction, when in the judgment of the FOSC the use of the product is necessary to prevent or substantially reduce a hazard to human life. The following sections address the process of gaining authorization and how to decide when to use and monitor chemical, in-situ burn, and bioremediation countermeasures.

1640.1 Dispersant Pre-Approval/Monitoring/Decision Protocol

Background

Dispersants are specially designed oil spill control products that are composed of detergent-like surfactants in low toxicity solvents. Dispersants do not remove oil from the water, but instead break the oil slick into small droplets, allowing these droplets to disperse into the water to be further broken down by natural processes. Dispersion of oil into the water column occurs naturally in untreated spills; dispersants speed up this process. Dispersants also prevent the oil droplets from coming back together as another surface slick. Dispersed oil is less likely to stick to birds and other animals, shoreline rocks, and vegetation. The effects of the rapidly diluted dispersed oil must be weighed against the effects of that oil if it were allowed to impact the shoreline and wildlife. Dispersant use for spill control is regulated by Subpart J of the National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan (40 CFR 300.900).

NCP Subpart J also requires the EPA to prepare a schedule of dispersants and other chemicals, if any, that may be used in carrying out the NCP. Dispersants approved for use under this ACP are any of those listed in the NCP Product Schedule (40 CFR 300.910).

Pre-Approval Protocol

As outlined in CRRT’s Use of Dispersants in the Caribbean policy, CRRT has provided preauthorization in specific zones and expedited approval procedures in other areas for the use of dispersants. This policy divides the AC AOR into three zones:

• Green Zone = preauthorization for dispersant application • Yellow Zone = waters requiring case-by-case approval • Red Zone = exclusion zone

In general, pre-authorization exists 0.5 miles seaward of Puerto Rico and 1.0 miles seaward of the U.S. Virgin Islands providing the water depth is at least 60 feet in depth.

Major aspects of the Dispersant Policy are summarized in the following matrix:

Chemical Countermeasures Pre-Approval Policy for CRRT

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Reference: Use of Dispersants in the Caribbean Policy

The Green Zone is defined as any offshore water in which ALL of the following three conditions apply:

For Puerto Rico: 1) the waters are not classified with a "Yellow" or "Red" zone; 2) the waters are at least 0.5 miles seaward of any shoreline; and, 3) the waters are at least 60 feet in depth.

For U.S. Virgin Islands: 1) the waters are not classified with a "Yellow" or "Red" zone; Green 2) the waters are at least 1.0 miles seaward of any shoreline; and, Zone 3) the waters are at least 60 feet in depth.

Within the Green Zone the decision to apply dispersants rests solely with the pre-designated USCG-OSC, and no further approval, concurrence or consultation on the part of the USCG- OSC with EPA, DOC, DOI or the States is required.

All dispersant operations within the Green Zone will be conducted in accordance with the protocols outlined this policy.

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The Yellow Zone is defined as any waters within the CRRT which have not been designated as a "Red" zone, and in which ANY of the following conditions apply:

For Puerto Rico: 1) Waters designated as marine reserves, National Marine Sanctuaries, National or State Wildlife Refuges, or proposed or designated Critical Habitats; 2) Waters within 0.5 miles of a shoreline; 3) Waters less than 60 feet in depth; or 4) Waters in mangrove or coastal wetland ecosystems, or directly over coral communities which are in less than 60 feet of water. Coastal wetlands include submerged algal beds and submerged seagrass beds.

For U.S. Virgin Islands: 1) Waters designated as marine reserves, National Marine Sanctuaries, National or State Wildlife Refuges, or proposed or designated Critical Habitats; 2) Waters within 1.0 miles of a shoreline;

3) Waters less than 60 feet in depth; or Yellow 4) Waters in mangrove or coastal wetland ecosystems, or directly Zone over coral communities which are in less than 60 feet of water. Coastal wetlands include submerged algal beds and submerged seagrass beds.

If the USCG-OSC believes dispersants should be applied within the Yellow Zone, a request for authorization must be made to the CRRT representatives of the EPA, affected State(s), DOC, and DOI. The information contained on the documentation/application form in the policy must be provided to the CRRT members. The FOSC is only granted authority to conduct dispersant operations in the Yellow Zone when concurrence has been given by EPA and the affected State(s), and after consultation with DOC and DOI. EPA, the State(s), DOC and DOI must respond to the FOSC request for authorization within four (4) hours. If a decision cannot be reached within four hours, the FOSC is to be notified and informed of the delay.

Once authorized, application of dispersants within the Yellow Zone will be conducted in accordance with the protocols outlined in Section III.

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The Red Zone includes those areas designated by the CRRT where dispersant use is prohibited. No dispersant application operations will be conducted at any time in the Red Zone unless: 1) Dispersant application is necessary to prevent or substantially reduce a hazard to human life; and/or 2) an emergency modification of this Agreement is made on an incident-specific basis.

The CRRT has not currently designated any waters of Puerto Red Zone Rico as Red Zones but retains the right to include areas for exclusion in the future.

For the U.S. Virgin Islands the following areas have been designated as Red Zones: 1) Waters of the Virgin Islands National Park including waters one mile seaward from the park boundary. 2) Waters of the Buck Island Reef National Monument including waters one mile seaward from the park boundary.

IT IS STRESSED THAT USE OF DISPERSANTS IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN UNLESS AUTHORIZED BY THE FOSC. VIOLATORS ARE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES.

THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS APPLY TO THE APPLICATION OF ALL DISPERSANTS UNDER THE PROVISIONS SET FORTH IN THE CRRT POLICY.

1. Dispersants will only be used to mitigate the effects of spilled oil and to protect public health and welfare and the environment.

2. The USCG-OSC will immediately notify EPA, DOC, DOI, and the affected State(s) of the decision to use dispersants under the provisions of this agreement. This initial notification will include, but not necessarily limited to, the following information: a) Date, time, and location of the incident; b) Type and amount of oil discharged; c) Area affected; d) The projected area of impact if the oil is not dispersed; e) Reasons why dispersants or chemical agents have been selected; f) Dispersant to be used; and g) On-scene weather and forecast.

3. The USCG will make every effort to continuously evaluate the decision to use dispersant by considering the advice of the EPA, DOI, DOC and the affected State(s). The use of dispersants will be discontinued if so requested by the EPA,

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DOI, DOC or the affected State(s). Such request may be verbal followed by written documentation.

4. The USCG-OSC shall comply will all occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) regulations.

5. The USCG-OSC shall make every reasonable effort to provide EPA, DOI, DOC and the affected State(s) the opportunity to observe dispersant application operations. The inability to have or take advantage of the opportunity will not be cause for cessation of application operations.

6. Monitoring will be conducted to evaluate the decision to continue dispersant application and to document results.

7. Prior to commencing application operations, an on-site survey will be conducted, in consultation with natural resource specialists, to determine if any threatened or endangered species are present in the projected application area or otherwise at risk from dispersant operations. Measures will be taken to prevent impacts to wildlife, especially threatened and endangered species. Survey flights in the area of application will be conducted during dispersant operations.

8. When dispersant application is proposed in a Green Zone area that is adjacent to or near an area less than 60 feet in depth, due consideration shall be given to the trajectory of the dispersed oil. If resources in adjacent shallow areas are at risk, consultation with the trustees must be conducted.

9. A dispersant use post-incident report shall be completed by the FOSC within 45 days of dispersant application operations. This report shall include the Documentation/Application Form contained in Appendix IV of the CRRT Dispersant Policy. Recommendations for changes or modifications to this agreement may be presented in the report. This report will be provided to the CRRT.

10. Only those products listed on the EPA nation Contingency Plan's Product Schedule as dispersants will be considered for use under the provisions of this agreement.

11. The dispersant use decision elements contained in Appendix IV shall be reviewed by the FOSC and used to help guide the decision to use or request the use of dispersants.

Monitoring Protocol

RRT III requires that the application of dispersants be monitored while the operation is underway. Region III has adopted Special Monitoring of Advanced Response

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Technologies (SMART) as the program that will be implemented whenever a dispersant operation is authorized in Region III. SMART establishes monitoring protocols for advanced or optional response technologies used in an oil spill. However, those operations will not be delayed pending availability of personnel or equipment needed to operate SMART.

See Section 1680 for more SMART information and guidance.

Decision Protocol

Below is general decision-making guidance for the use of dispersants. Also refer to Appendix IV of the CRRT’s Dispersants in the Caribbean policy for additional factors to consider.

Basic Reasoning

Follow the basic sequence of logic to consider using applied technologies during an incident:

• Decide if the applied dispersant application might provide value? • Decide if the FOSC has the authority to use it within its useful timeframe? • If so, can it be here in time? • If so, does it have application requirements that exceed the window of opportunity? • If not, does it have unacceptable environmental, health and safety risks associated with its use? • If it has special operational requirements, is there an identified specialist (technical contact) who can provide timely advice on its effective use?

Figure 1-5 provides a flowchart to use when deciding whether to use dispersants or other chemical countermeasures. Below are decision process flow chart definitions to be used with Figure 1-5.

Decision Process Flow Chart Definitions

1. U.S. Navigable Waters [taken from 40 CFR part 300 as defined by 40 CFR 110.1] means the waters of the U.S. including the territorial seas. This term includes:

A. All waters that are currently used, were used in the past, or may be susceptible to use in interstate or foreign commerce, including all waters at are subject to the ebb and flow of the tide;

B. Interstate waters, including interstate wetlands;

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C. All other waters such as intrastate lakes, rivers, streams (including intermittent streams), mudflats, sand flats, and wetlands, the use degradation, or destruction of which would affect or could affect interstate or foreign commerce including any such waters:

1. That are or could be used by interstate or foreign travelers for recreational or other purposes;

2. From which fish or shellfish are or could be taken and sold in interstate or foreign commerce;

3. That are used or could be used for industrial purposes by industries in interstate commerce;

D. All impoundments of waters otherwise defined as navigable waters under this section;

E. Tributaries of waters identified in paragraphs (a) through (d) of this definition, including adjacent wetlands; and

F. Wetlands adjacent to waters identified in paragraphs (a) through (e) of this definition; provided, that waste treatment systems (other than cooling ponds meeting the criteria of this paragraph) are not waters of the US.

2. Operational Monitoring (a.k.a. effectiveness monitoring) is defined by Pond et al., (1997) as monitoring that "provides qualitative information, through visual observations [or other specified method] by trained personnel in real-time, during the actual response, to influence operational decision-making."

Effects monitoring (a.k.a. long-term data gathering) is defined as data that "provides quantitative information on the use of [a product] and the real effects following a spill to influence planning and future research" (Pond et al., 1997). The longer time (weeks, or even months) involved with obtaining results from effects monitoring dictates that sampling should not be used to influence incident-specific decision-making. However, response and trustee agencies should begin gathering effects monitoring data as soon as practicable. Effects monitoring information collection is a long-term process and the results are typically not available in real-time to affect decision-making.

During a response, operational personnel need to be able to ensure the success of a response technique, and in particular, be able to direct, redirect, or discontinue the use of the response technique. Operational monitoring could be as simple as visually monitoring the effectiveness of a particular boom. Is it placed correctly? Is it functioning as expected? Is there any oil remaining to be captured with the particular boom? Or as complete as using Tier 3 SMART protocols for dispersant use or in situ burn monitoring.

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3. Applied technologies are defined in this Selection Guide as:

Products Strategies • Alternative sorbents • Bioremediation agents • Dispersants • Elasticity Modifiers** • Fast-water Booming Strategies • Emulsion Treating Agents • Non-floating Oil Strategies • Fire-fighting Foams* • Oil-in-ice Response Strategies • In situ Burning on Land • Water Intake Monitoring Strategies • In situ Burning in Inland Waters • Wildlife Response Strategies • Shoreline Pre-treatment Agents** • Solidifiers • Surface Collecting Agents** • Surface Washing Agents

* Not required to be listed on the NCP Product Schedule.

** As of this publication, there were no products listed on the NCP Product Schedule for these product categories.

4. FOSC: "The FOSC may authorize the use of any dispersant … other chemical agent … including products not listed on the NCP Product Schedule, without obtaining the concurrence of the EPA representative to the RRT when, in the judgment of the OSC, the use of the product is necessary to substantially reduce a hazard to human life…" (NCP section 300.910 (d)) Please note that, even though non-listed products can be used, listed products should be used whenever possible.

FOSC Decision-Making Exception

Decisions for public safety issues for fires are under the purview of the lead public emergency response agency. Fire Departments and HAZMAT teams have the authority to "hose down" a spill using a chemical countermeasure if they determine that the spilled oil could cause an explosion and/or threaten human health. However, the use of an applied product, even in a situation designed to prevent or reduce the threat to human health and safety, requires that the lead emergency response agency notify the FOSC of this use.

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Figure 1-5. Decision Process for Using Applied Technologies during Response

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1640.2 In-Situ Burn Approval/Monitoring/Decision Protocol

In-situ burning means the controlled burning of oil "in place." Burning oil will remove larger quantities of oil from the water’s surface and in a shorter period of time than any other response countermeasure. However, it will only work when the oil layer is relatively thick (greater than 3 mm) and fresh.

Approval Protocol

The National Contingency Plan, Section 300.910, authorizes the FOSC, with the concurrence of the EPA representative to the CRRT and, as appropriate, the concurrence of the territory representative to the CRRT with jurisdiction over navigable waters threatened by the discharge of oil, and in consultation with t he DOC and DOI natural resource trustee, when practicable, to authorize the use of in-situ burning on a case-by-case basis.

1640.3 Bioremediation Approval/Monitoring/Decision Protocol

Bioremediation is a treatment technology that enhances existing biological processes to accelerate the decomposition of petroleum hydrocarbons and some hazardous wastes. The regional philosophy and authorization process are under development at this time. Contact the CRRT for further guidance.

Bioremediation must be monitored while the operation is underway through employment of the SMART protocol.

See Section 1680 for more SMART information and guidance.

1650 Fish and Wildlife Acts Compliance

1650.1 Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918

The Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) implemented the 1916 convention between the United States and Great Britain for the protection of birds migrating between the U.S. and Canada. Similar conventions between the United States and Mexico (1936), Japan (1972) and the Union of Soviet Socialists Republics (1976) further expanded the scope of international protection of migratory birds. Each new treaty has been incorporated into the MBTA as an amendment and the provisions of the new treaty are implemented domestically. These four treaties and their enabling legislation established Federal responsibilities for the protection of nearly all species of birds, their eggs and nests. The MBTA made it illegal for people to "take" migratory birds, their eggs, feathers or nests. “Take” is defined in the MBTA to include by any means or in any manner, any attempt at hunting, pursuing, wounding, killing, possessing or transporting any migratory bird, nest, egg, or part thereof. In total, 836 bird species are protected by the MBTA, 58 of which are currently legally hunted as game birds. A migratory bird is any species or

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family of birds that live, reproduce or migrate within or across international borders at some point during their annual life cycle.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Division of Migratory Bird Management, issues permits to qualified applicants for the following types of activities: falconry, raptor propagation, scientific collecting, special purposes (rehabilitation, educational, migratory game bird propagation, and salvage), take of depredating birds, taxidermy, and waterfowl sale and disposal. On November 26, 2003, the USFWS established a new category of migratory bird permit, namely, bird rehabilitation (50 CFR Parts 17, 21 and 22). Rehabilitation permits take the place of the old special use permits for rehabilitation by specifically authorizing migratory bird rehabilitation, including rehabilitation of migratory bird species listed as threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act. The new permits, applicable to approximately 2500 bird rehabilitators nationwide (veterinarians are exempt), set specific requirements to take, temporarily posses, or transport any migratory bird for rehabilitation purposes. However, any person who finds a sick, injured, or orphaned migratory bird may, without a permit, take possession of the bird in order to immediately transport it to a permitted rehabilitator. Prior to entering the location of an oil or hazardous material spill, a permitted rehabilitator must obtain authorization from the FOSC and a designated representative of the USFWS. All activities within the location of a spill are subject to the authority of the FOSC. The USFWS may recommend that the FOSC seek the assistance of USDA APHIS Wildlife Services to participate in wildlife recovery and hazing operations. The USFWS is responsible for the disposition of all migratory birds, dead or alive, and for overseeing migratory bird rehabilitation by permitted organizations, such as Tri-State Bird Rescue and Research or International Bird Rescue. Facilities used in migratory bird rehabilitation activities should conform as closely as possible with the facility specifications contained in the USFWS policy Best Practices for Migratory Bird Care during Oil Spill Response. Caging dimensions should follow standards developed by the National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association and the International Wildlife rehabilitation Council (Minimum Standards for Wildlife Rehabilitation, 2000).

1650.2 Marine Mammal Protection Act

The Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) established a federal responsibility to conserve marine mammals. Management of sea otter, walrus, polar bear, dugong, and manatee is vested with the Department of the Interior’s USFWS. The Department of Commerce’s NOAA is responsible for managing cetaceans (whales and dolphins) and pinnipeds (seals and sea lions), other than the walrus. Under the MMPA, it is illegal to harass, hunt, capture or kill, or attempt to harass, hunt, capture or kill any marine mammal. Some marine mammals receive additional protection under the Endangered Species Act.

The NOAA Fisheries Office of Protected Resources works in collaboration with the NOAA Fisheries Regions, Fisheries Science Centers and Partners to develop and

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implement a variety of programs for the protection, conservation and recovery of the approximately 175 mammal stocks listed under MMPA. The USFWS has similar programs for mammals under its jurisdiction.

1650.3 Endangered Species Act

The Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA) (16 USC 1531 et seq) was enacted to conserve and recover threatened and endangered species and the ecosystems upon which they depend. The Act is administered by the USFWS in the Department of the Interior and NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA Fisheries) in the Department of Commerce. Under Section 7 of the ESA, federal agencies must consult with USFWS and NOAA Fisheries on actions they carry out, permit, or fund which may affect listed species or designated critical habitat. ESA Section 7 requires that agencies ensure their actions are not likely to jeopardize listed species or destroy or adversely modify their designated critical habitat. During emergencies, such as disasters, casualties, national defense or security emergencies, and response to oil spills, the ESA allows for emergency consultation during the incident, with formal consultation occurring after the incident, if necessary under the Inter-agency Memorandum of Agreement Regarding Oil Spill Planning and Response Activities Under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act’s National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan and the Endangered Species Act.

The MOA, signed by the USCG, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), NOAA, DOI, FWS, and NOAA Fisheries in July 2001, aligns the ESA consultation requirements with the pollution response responsibilities outlined in the NCP (40 CFR 300). The MOA is intended to be used at the Area Committee level primarily to identify and incorporate plans and procedures to protect listed species and designated critical habitat during pre- spill planning and response activities.

In addition, the Endangered Species Consultation Handbook was developed by its signatory agencies to further facilitate cooperation and understanding between the agencies involved in oil spill planning and response. This cooperation is highly successful when it is established before an incident occurs and needs to continue throughout an incident and the post-incident follow-up and review. By working proactively to identify the potential effects of spill response activities on species and their habitat, and then developing response plans and countermeasures, impacts to listed species and/or critical habitat can be reduced or avoided completely during an incident.

Using the ESA Consultation Handbook, the attached appendixes were developed to assist FOSCs during Emergency Response and Post Response activities.

Regulations regarding ESA consultation are found in 50 CFR 402, located at: http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_04/50cfr402_04.html.

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Additional information on the ESA consultation process can be found in the Fish and Wildlife Annex.

1650.4 The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act

In 1996, amendments to the Magnuson Act, now the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16 USC 1801 et seq.), set forth a number of new mandates for NOAA Fisheries, most of which focused on the identification, establishment and management of Essential Fish Habitat (EFH). EFH can include rivers, estuaries, bays and open ocean (out to 200 miles) that are considered “essential” for the sustainable health of commercial fisheries. Under the Act, federal agencies must consult and submit EFH assessments to NOAA Fisheries regarding potential or actual adverse effects of all actions authorized, funded, or undertaken by the agency that may adversely impact EFH, this includes emergency responses to oil discharges and chemical releases (response actions, not the material spilled). Refer to the Fish and Wildlife Annex for the EFH consultation process and how it applies to the FOSC.

1660 Protection of Historic Properties

On October 15th, 1966, Congress passed 16 USC 470, the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), to preserve the historical and cultural foundations of our Nation. Under Section 106 of NHPA, Federal agencies are required to consider the effects of their actions on historic properties and take steps to reduce or eliminate adverse effects.

The Programmatic Agreement on Protection of Historic Properties during Emergency Response under the National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan (PA) requires consideration of historic properties in pre-planning efforts and emergency response under the NCP.

1660.1 How the PA Applies to the FOSC

The PA provides an alternative to the process in Section 106 of the NHPA to ensure appropriate consideration of historic properties within the context of the NHPA during emergency response to a discharge or a release under the NCP (40 CFR 300). The alternative to following the process in the PA, including the pre-spill planning part of the process, is to follow the complete consultation process in Section 106 of the NHPA.

During pre-spill planning activities, the PA calls for identifying: (1) historic properties listed in, or determined to be eligible for listing in, the National Register of Historic Properties (NR) that might be affected by response to a release or spill; (2) not surveyed areas where there is a high potential for the presence of historic properties; (3) geographic areas or types of areas where historic properties are unlikely to be affected; (4) parties that are to be notified in the event of a spill in a non-excluded area;

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(5) who will be responsible for providing expertise on historic properties to the FOSCs during emergency response (i.e., the FOSC’s Historic Properties Specialist); and developing emergency response strategies to help protect historic properties. This pre- planning has been conducted in conjunction with development of the Geographic Response Plan.

In Puerto Rico, the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) is located within the Oficina Estabal de Conservacion Historica. Their office is located in San Juan. In the Virgin Islands, the SHPO works within DPNR. They maintain two SHPO offices; one in St. Thomas and one in St. Croix. Contact information for SHPOs is located in Section 9220.

During emergency response, FOSCs are responsible for initiating the agreed-upon mechanism for addressing historic properties, namely activating the SHPO. In turn, the SHPO will: (1) notify and consult with parties identified in pre-incident planning and those applicable entities that are listed in the ACP; (2) assess potential effects of emergency response strategies on historic properties; and (3) recommend to the FOSC response actions to help minimize or eliminate potential impacts to historic properties.

1670 ARTES

During an oil or chemical spill, the FOSC, who directs the response, may be asked to consider using a non-conventional alternative countermeasure (a method, device, or product that hasn't typically been used for spill response). To assess whether a proposed countermeasure could be a useful response tool, it is necessary to quickly collect and evaluate the available information about it.

To aid in evaluating non-conventional alternative countermeasures in particular, the Alternative Response Tool Evaluation System (ARTES) was developed. ARTES can also be used to evaluate proposed conventional countermeasures. It is designed to evaluate potential response tools on their technical merits, rather than on economic factors. ARTES is designed to work in concert with the NCP Product Schedule and the Selection Guide for Oil Spill Applied Technologies.

Under ARTES, an Alternative Response Tool Team (ARTT) rapidly evaluates a proposed response tool and provides feedback to the FOSC in the form of a recommendation. The FOSC then can make an informed decision on the use of the proposed tool.

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Figure 1-6. ARTES Flowchart: A map of the process

ARTES is designed for two uses: • To evaluate a product's appropriateness for use during a specific incident, under specific circumstances. • As a pre-evaluation to identify conditions under which favorable outcomes are anticipated when a product is used.

An advantage of ARTES is that it provides a management system for addressing the numerous proposals submitted by vendors and others during a spill. Subjecting all proposals to the same degree of evaluation also ensures that vendors are considered on a "level playing field."

ARTES can be used before an incident as well as during a response. If a FOSC would like to consider an alternative response tool during pre-spill planning, he or she can use ARTES to evaluate the tool. Over time, the hope is that having a record of proposals on file will enable a FOSC to address alternatives for future needs.

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1670.1 Initiation of ARTES Process

There are two ways that the ARTES process can be initiated, generally speaking: • When no spill response is in progress, a vendor can approach the OSCs (Federal or State) or CRRT members to request that a product be evaluated. It then falls on the FOSC or RRT representative to determine the value of performing an ARTES evaluation on the product. In effect, the FOSC and RRT representative perform first-line screening. If either the FOSC or RRT representative decides that it would be appropriate for a product to be evaluated, he or she then must submit a written request for an ARTES evaluation to the Spill Response Countermeasures Workgroup chairperson at the CRRT.

• During a spill, only the FOSC, the Unified Command, the Planning Section Chief, or the Operations Section Chief can initiate an evaluation. They would do so in response to an identified need and they should complete the Operational Needs Survey.

Either before or during a spill, once a proposed response tool passes this initial screening step, it must be thoroughly evaluated. The vendor needs to provide complete and comprehensive information on the product by filling out the Proposal Worksheet (PWS). The information in the PWS is then reviewed by a Response Tool Subcommittee (during the planning phase) or by the Alternative Response Tool Team (during spill response operations) using the Data Evaluation Worksheet. If the PWS is sufficient, the teams evaluate the data, provide recommendations (either to accept or not accept) to the RRT and FOSC using the Summary Evaluation Sheet, and the report is then archived.

Completion of an ARTES evaluation does not mean that a product is pre-approved, recommended, licensed, certified, or authorized for use during an incident. Spill response products such as dispersants, shoreline cleaners, and biological agents must conform to Federal regulations meant to protect our water resources and ensure that products used for spill response undergo review and testing before they are approved for use. Approved products are listed on the NCP Product Schedule.

An FOSC need not wait for the ARTES recommendation when deciding whether to use a response tool. ARTES is designed to help, not hinder, the FOSC.

1680 SMART

SMART establishes a monitoring system for rapid collection and reporting of real-time, scientifically based information, in order to assist the Unified Command with decision- making during in-situ burning or dispersant operations. SMART recommends monitoring methods, equipment, personnel training, and command and control procedures that strike a balance between the operational demand for rapid response

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and the Unified Command's need for feedback from the field in order to make informed decisions.

SMART is not limited to oil spills. It can be adapted to hazardous substance responses where particulate air emissions should be monitored, and to hydrocarbon-based chemical spills into fresh or marine water. In general, the SMART Protocol includes three tiers:

• Tier 1: Visual Observations • Tier 2: On-Water Monitoring for Efficacy • Tier 3: Additional Monitoring

Click here to view the entire SMART Protocol.

1700 Reserved

1800 Reserved

1900 Reserved for Area/District

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2000 Command

Section 2000 will only provide a brief overview and information for the COTP zone specific to Virginia and Coastal Maryland. Refer to the IMH to review specific information for all ICS duties and positions. The Incident Commander Job Aid contains information specific to the IC position.

Figure 2-1. Comand Staff Elements.

2100 Unified Command – Command Strutcture

Note that the FOSC has responsibilities set forth in the NCP to see that certain activities will happen in a timely manner.

The National Contingency Plan states that the basic format for the response management system is a structure that brings together federal and state agencies with the Responsible Party to achieve an effective and efficient response. This structure is commonly referred to as the Unified Command. The UC will direct the tactical and strategic response to an oil spill with a unified position to ensure clear direction to the Responsible Party and efficient utilization of resources. OPA 90 clearly establishes that the FOSC has the ultimate responsibility for directing oil spill response including response objectives and strategies. It should be noted that in this structure, the FOSC retains ultimate authority in a response operation for decisions relating to it. However, the FOSC will exert his/her own authority independent of the UC only if other members are not present or are unable to reach consensus within a reasonable time frame. The UC is responsible for the overall management of the incident. They direct incident activities including the development and implementation of strategic decisions and approve the order and release of resources. At a minimum, the Unified Command

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should be composed of the FOSC, SOSC and a representative from the Responsible Party. In addition, the Command Staff also includes Safety, Intelligence, Public Information and Liaison Officer positions. The Unified Command oversees and delegates responsibilities to four functional units, which are the Operations, Planning, Logistics and Finance/Administration Sections. Each UC member may assign Deputy Incident Commander(s) to assist in carrying out IC responsibilities. UC members may also be assigned individual legal and administrative support from their own organizations.

Some agencies that may be included in the UC for the COTP AOR include the USCG, FBI, DOD, EPA, EQB, PREMA, DPNR, VITEMA, the Responsible Party, and at times municipal, county or regional emergency managers and other federal/state agencies. Incident specific UC structures can be found in the organization charts in each incident specific appendix (i.e., Oil, Hazardous Substances, and Biological Annexes).

To be considered for inclusion as a UC representative, the involved organization must meet the criteria outlined on page 5-4 of the IMH.

For information regarding the Area Command structure, refer to Chapter 13 of the IMH and the Area Command Job Aid.

2110 Command Representatives

2110.1 Federal Representative

The NCP, 40 CFR 300, requires FOSCs to direct response efforts and coordinate all other actions at the scene of a spill or release. The FOSC is the pre-designated Federal official responsible for ensuring immediate and effective response to a discharge or threatened discharge of oil or a hazardous substance. The U.S. Coast Guard designates FOSCs for the U. S. coastal zones, while the U. S. EPA designates FOSCs for the U. S. inland zones. The first Federal official affiliated with a NRT member agency to arrive at the scene of a discharge should coordinate activities under the NCP and is authorized to initiate, in consultation with the FOSC, any necessary actions normally carried out by the FOSC until the arrival of the pre-designated FOSC. This official may initiate federal fund-financed actions only as authorized by the FOSC.

The FOSC shall, to the extent practicable and as soon as possible after the incident occurs, collect pertinent facts about the discharge, such as its source and cause; identify responsible parties, the nature, amount, and location of discharged materials along with predicting the trajectory of discharged materials; then determine whether the discharge is a worst case discharge, the pathways to human and environmental exposure, the potential impact on human health, welfare, safety and the environment and whether the discharge poses a substantial threat to the public health or welfare. Next, the FOSC shall identify the potential impact on natural resources and property,

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and discuss priorities for protecting human health, welfare and the environment. Lastly, the FOSC must ensure appropriate resource documentation.

OPA 90 requires that each ACP, when implemented in conjunction with the NCP “be adequate to remove a worst case discharge, and to mitigate or prevent substantial threat of such a discharge, from a vessel, offshore facility, or onshore facility operating in or near the area.” A worst case discharge is defined as “in the case of a vessel, a discharge in adverse weather of its entire cargo; and in the case of an offshore or onshore facility, the largest foreseeable discharge in adverse weather conditions.” For the purposes of this plan the worst case discharge is the total loss of cargo from the largest ship operating in the port under adverse weather conditions.

The FOSC shall ensure that the trustees for natural resources are promptly notified of discharges. The FOSC 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. When the FOSC becomes aware that a discharge may affect any endangered or threatened species, or their habitat, the FOSC shall consult with the appropriate natural resource trustee.

2110.2 State Representative

The State representative, known as the State On-Scene Coordinator (SOSC), is responsible to ensure all pertinent resource, cultural, archaeological, environmental and economic issues are discussed and decisions within the UC are based on sound state- specific information. This individual must be able to make decisions with minimal internal agency consultation.

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico - The owner, operator, or person-in-charge of a vessel or facility or any person causing a discharge of oil or release of a hazardous substance is liable for such a discharge/release shall immediately notify the appropriate federal and state agencies (i.e., EQB and the cognizant FOSC EPA-inland, USCG-coastal).

If the RP does not take action or the actions are not satisfactory for cleanup, SOSC will begin response actions working with the appropriate federal agency. SOSC will maintain a close working relationship with the USCG (for coastal zone incidents) and the EPA (for inland zone incidents) for support and federal funding, as necessary, when using the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund (OSLTF) or the Superfund for its response.

Territory of U.S Virgin Islands - The owner, operator, or person-in-charge of a vessel or facility or any person causing a discharge of oil or release of a hazardous substance is liable for such a discharge/release shall immediately notify the appropriate federal and state agencies (i.e., EQB and the cognizant FOSC EPA-inland, USCG-coastal).

If the RP does not take action or the actions are not satisfactory for cleanup, SOSC will begin response actions working with the appropriate federal agency. SOSC will

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maintain a close working relationship with the USCG (for coastal zone incidents) and the EPA (for inland zone incidents) for support and federal funding, as necessary, when using the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund (OSLTF) or the Superfund for its response.

2110.3 Responsible Party Representative

Under OPA 90, the responsible party has primary responsibility for cleanup of a discharge. The response shall be conducted in accordance with their applicable response plan. Section 4201(a) of OPA 90 states that an owner or operator of a tank vessel or facility participating in removal efforts shall act in accordance with the NCP and the applicable response plans as required. Section 4202 of OPA 90 states that these response plans shall be consistent with the requirements of the NCP and ACPs. Each owner or operator of a tank vessel or facility required by OPA 90 to submit a response plan shall do so in accordance with applicable regulations. Facility and tank vessel response plan regulations, including plan requirements, are located in 33 CFR Parts 154 and 155, respectively.

As defined in OPA 90, each responsible party for a vessel or a facility from which oil is discharged, or which poses a substantial threat of a discharge into or upon the navigable waters or adjoining shorelines or the Exclusive Economic Zone is liable for the removal costs and damages specified in Subsection (b) of Section 1002 of OPA 90. Any removal activity undertaken by a RP must be consistent with the provisions of the NCP, RCP, ACP, and the applicable response plan required by OPA 90. Each RP for a vessel or facility from which a hazardous substance is released, or which poses a substantial threat of a discharge, is liable for removal costs as specified in the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) (42 U.S.C. 9601 et seq.).

The RP is required under OPA 90 to engage resources as necessary to respond to spills, including hazardous materials. In many cases, RP contracted Spill Management Teams (SMTs) will arrive from out-of-town which involves an inherent logistical delay. Additionally, it is reasonable to expect that many members of the contract team will be essentially unfamiliar with the local port and environmental conditions. Typically their local knowledge will be in large part based solely on the Area Contingency Plan. Therefore, additional time may be necessary after their on-scene arrival to familiarize themselves with local issues prior to assuming any responsibilities within the FOSCs command and control organization.

The National Contingency Plan requires that response plan holders, “prepare and submit a plan for responding, to the maximum extent practicable, to a worst case discharge, and to a substantial threat of such a discharge of oil or release of a hazardous substance. These response plans are required to be consistent with applicable Area Contingency Plans.”

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The requirement for facility and vessel response plans to be consistent with the PR and USVI Area Contingency Plan applies to: vessel and facility contingency plan: content, review and approval; the execution and evaluation of spill drills and exercises; and the management of spill response actions.

It is also the policy of the PR and USVI Area Committee that the unified command will encourage the party responsible for a spill incident to maintain the primary responsibility for managing the response action so long as they: • Actively and cooperatively participate in the unified command structure; • Provide an organization that is compatible with NIIMS ICS; • Provide regular communication and documentation that assures adequate response resources are being rapidly mobilized in proportion to the size of the incident. • Follow their approved spill contingency/response plan (if applicable) unless otherwise directed or a deviation is agreed to, by the Unified Command.

2120 Guidance for Setting Response Objectives

Example incident objectives can be viewed on page 4-3 of the IMH and in the example Incident Action Plan, Response Objective (ICS-202).

Criteria for developing response objectives should follow “SMART”: Simple – Is the objective straightforward; can it be readily understood by those set forth to achieve it? Measurable – What are the measures to determine desired progress or if the end state has been achieved? Achievable – Realistic; Can the end state be achieved as desired (time, quality, cost, etc.) Realistic – Is the objective achievable within the next operational period? Task-Oriented – Can the objective be met through clear tasking?

2130 Unified Command General Response Objectives and Priorities

The Unified Command will set response priorities, identify any limitations and constraints, develop incident objectives and establish guidelines for the Incident Management Team to follow.

While incident specific objectives are located in each annex of this ACP, typical operational objectives for the initial response (emergency) phase for most incidents include (in no particular order):  Confirm the existence and extent of the incident.  Secure the source of the incident.  Evaluate the extent of contamination.  Confirm/execute all notifications to concerned local, county, state, and federal agencies.

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 Assemble and establish a unified agency response group on-scene.  Ensure safety to the responders and public.  Assess the need to mobilize additional contract response resources (it is generally better to mobilize early and then release if the asset is not needed, rather than delay for fear of overreaction.  Establish a public information group.

Typical operational objectives for the first operational period include (in no particular order):  Fully evaluate/reconnaissance the extent of contamination.  Implement the unified command organization and verify operations are being conducted in conformity with the NIMS/ICS.  Begin relocation of Incident Command functions from on-scene unified operations group operations center to off-site/suitable Incident Command Post.  Commence Incident Planning cycle, including initial Incident Action Plan.  Examine key response financial issues (see Section 6000 of this plan).  Liaison Officer: initiate contact with local municipalities and establish communication channels.  Safety Officer: develop, train, and deploy initial site-specific safety and health plan (provide Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)) by coordinating with contractor and government safety plans.  Information Officer: Define/confirm media relations approach with Unified Command; establish Joint Information Center, prepare first press release and organize first media briefing.

Typical operational objectives for the second operational period include (in no particular order):  Transition from immediate operations driven response posture to a pre- planned operations remediation posture.  Conduct routine situation briefings.  Conduct daily objectives, tactics, and planning meetings in accordance with established response meeting schedule.

2140 Unified Command Initial Action Considerations  Determine need to initiate Critical Incident Communications procedures

 Is establishing a Unified Command appropriate, and who shall be members of Unified Command?  Work with the Unified Command, Operations and Planning Sections to determine the control zones (hot, warm, cold)  Has Unified Command communicated location of zones to response personnel?  Document Safe to Respond determination  Is the incident the result or possible result of a terrorist act?

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 Should the Maritime Security Level (MARSEC) be increased?  Determine need to notify Coast Guard Investigative Service Resident Agent of the incident or any other appropriate law enforcement agency  Determine who will be in charge of the investigation and how it relates to the response (e.g., whether it will be included in the ICS organization)  Determine if there are the right type, kind and quantity of Coast Guard resources to respond. Consider mobilizing:  USCG Atlantic Area (LANTAREA) Incident Management Team (IMAT) for incident management assistance  Atlantic Strike Team for response expertise and resources  NOAA SSC for environmental and scientific assistance  Maritime Safety and Security Team (MSST) for port security force augmentation  Other special teams as appropriate  Establish appropriate battle rhythm (e.g., operational period and/or need for nighttime operations)  Determine if the complexity of incident response operations are such that the command team would benefit from an ICS Technical Expert

2200 Safety

Coast Guard employees, other government employees, and contract personnel involved in response activities must comply with all applicable worker health and safety laws and regulations. The primary federal regulations are the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards for hazardous waste operations and emergency response found in 29 CFR 1910.120. This rule regulates the safety and health of employees involved in cleanup operations at uncontrolled hazardous waste sites being cleaned up under government mandate and in certain hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal operations conducted under the Resource Conservation and Releases Recovery Act of 1976 (RCRA). The regulations also apply to both emergency response and post-emergency cleanup of hazardous substances. The definition of hazardous substance used in these regulations is much broader than CERCLA, encompassing all CERCLA hazardous substances, RCRA hazardous waste, and all Department of Transportation (DOT) hazardous materials listed in 49 CFR Part 172. Thus, most oil and hazmat responses are covered by these regulations. The rules cover employee protection during initial site characterization analysis, monitoring activities, materials handling activities, training, and emergency response.

2210 Safety Regulations

OSHA classifies an area impacted by oil as an uncontrolled hazardous waste site. However, the regulations do not automatically apply to an oil spill cleanup. There must be an operation that involves employee exposure or the reasonable possibility for employee exposure to safety or health hazards. A typical beach cleanup worker collecting tar balls of weathered oil or deploying sorbents to collect a sheen may not be

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exposed to a safety or health risk. The role of the site safety and health supervisor (the Coast Guard District Occupational Health and Safety Coordinator could fill this position) is to assess the site, determine the safety and health hazards present, and determine if OSHA regulations apply. If an OSHA field compliance officer is on-scene, he or she should be consulted to determine the applicability of OSHA regulations. Disputes should be referred to the Department of Labor representative on the RRT. The individual making the site characterization should communicate the hazards associated with the incident, and provide recommendations for the protections of workers’ safety and health through a site safety plan.

The responsibility for the health and safety of personnel supporting a pollution response mission rests with the FOSC. For oil spill responses where OSHA regulations apply, the FOSC must ensure that paragraphs (b) through (o) of 29 CFR 1910.120 are followed. Coast Guard personnel assigned to a Sector and routinely involved in pollution response should complete, at a minimum, a 24 hour course meeting OSHA training requirements in paragraph (e) of 29 CFR 1910.120. Training records should reflect that OSHA requirements have been satisfied. Contractors are responsible for certifying the training of their employees. OSHA has recognized the need to remove oil from the environment and has empowered the OSHA representative to the RRT to reduce the training requirement to a minimum of 4 hours for responders engaged in post emergency response operations. An example of a post emergency response effort is shoreline cleanup operations. The reduced training applies to all Coast Guard personnel and to the private sector. This information may be found in OSHA Instruction CPL 2-2.51. The level of training required depends on the potential for exposure. Workers required to use respirators must have 40 hours of off-site training. The OSHA field compliance officer should be contacted to ascertain the worker training requirements and develop an implementation plan to minimize the hazards of exposure to workers involved in cleanup operations. While training requirements may vary from state to state, state requirements that are more restrictive will preempt federal requirements. The OSC should establish contact with the State OSHA representative, where applicable, to determine the state training requirement for a response.

2220 Site Characterization

Prior to sending responders into the scene of a release of oil or hazardous substances, a site characterization and analysis should be performed by a safety professional to determine the hazards that first responders may face at the incident scene. Once all of the hazards have been identified, a safety meeting should be held to discuss the nature of the hazards, how to mitigate such hazards including the wearing of appropriate personnel protective equipment (PPE) and atmospheric monitoring equipment.

2230 Safety Officer

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The Safety Officer (SOFR) serves a vital function on the response team as an advisor to the Incident Commander/Unified Command. The primary function of the Safety Officer is to protect the responders and the public from the hazards of an incident. The SOFR must be highly integrated with the Operations Section Chief and Operations personnel to ensure that response tactics are executed safely. The SOFR works closely with the Planning Section Chief to ensure the Incident Action Plan is a safe one. The SOFR functions as a risk manager and must evaluate response options, select the most effective safeguards, and advise the IC/UC and the Section Chiefs on the relative risks and benefits of the strategies and tactics being considered. The Safety Officer maintains awareness of active and developing situations, ensures the preparation and implementation of the Site Safety Plan and all safety messages within the IAP. Refer to the IMH and Safety Officer Job Aid for additional information. The example IAPs in Section 9300, include example Medical Plans (ICS-206) and Site Safety Plans (ICS- 208).

The Safety Officer may assemble a team of Assistant Safety Officers and Safety Observers as/if the response becomes more complex. These additional personnel are assigned to specific components of the response to monitor complex and/or hazardous activities associated with that specific component. These personnel may include:  Oil Spill Removal Organization (OSRO) Safety Advisor  Dive Team Safety Advisor  Salvage Safety Advisor

Regardless of the make-up or size of the Safety Team, there is only one assigned Safety Officer responsible to ensure all support (operations oversight) and administrative (plans/briefs) activities are conducted.

If the incident is large or complex, consider requesting SOFR support from the:

 US Coast Guard Atlantic Area IMAT;  US Coast Guard National Strike Force;  OSHA (or State equivalent agency);  State safety and health agencies;  US Coast Guard District 7 Safety Officer;  Environmental Protection Agency; and  Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry.

SOFR Support to the Incident Action Plan

 Consider including a daily Safety Message in the Incident Action Plan.  Review the draft ICS-204s (Work Assignments) to determine if there is a need to include any safety guidance, requirements or special “watch out” advisories.  Review and approve the ICS-206 (Medical Plan) to determine if the plan is compatible with the expected work activities and reflects appropriate notification and transportation procedures.

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 Complete site Health and Safety Plan.  Complete overall Safety Message.

Supporting Plans

Other supporting plans that may be included in the IAP and that the Safety Officer should be actively involved in include:

 Decontamination Plan: Ensure that decontamination processes are in compliance with the safety plan. This may incorporate air monitoring and developing PPE protocols for hazardous materials decontamination sites, or may entail confined space entry procedures being implemented for the decontamination of a holding tank on an oil skimming and recovery vessel;  Incident Map: The SOFR should coordinate with the Situation Unit Leader to assure that the map includes the location of the nearest hospitals (if nearby) and other safety related information including designated helispots for emergency medical transport, location of EMT/Paramedics on site, etc.;  Chemical Hazard Documentation: The SOFR must document the hazards of a chemical by reviewing and extracting information from several chemical references including MSDSs. The on-line CAMEO database is a great source of hazardous material information. This information is used to ensure a proper risk assessment is conducted to identify controls for safeguarding responders and the public from the hazards of an incident;  Air Monitoring Plans: The SOFR provides input into air monitoring plans with emphasis on ensuring responders are operating under safe conditions and the public is properly protected;  Chemical, Biological, Weapons of Mass Destruction Agent Sampling Plans: The Safety Officer reviews these plans to ensure the plans are executed in a safe manner and meet the Unified Command's primary goal of protecting responders and the public; and  Other Plans: The Safety Officer may review other plans with the safety of the responder and the public in mind. For example, the Demobilization Plan should be reviewed to ensure personnel and equipment are not demobilized too soon and therefore increase an existing fatigue or other safety hazard.

2300 Information

The Public Information Officer (PIO) is designated by the Incident Commander/Unified Command to support the information needs of the response. The PIO establishes, maintains, and deactivates the Joint Information Center (JIC); and represents and advises the Incident Commander/Unified Command on all public information matters relating to the incident. A Public Information Officer should possess public affairs, crisis response JIC and/or management experience. The Public Information Officer ICS Job Aid offers further documentation on requirements and expectations of the PIO.

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2310 Protocol for Access/Timing of Media Briefings

2310.1 Media Interaction

The general public's opinion of an oil spill effort is not always based upon what action has been taken, but upon what information they have received. Supplying information to the media is a critical component of pollution response, and is a primary function of the FOSC. Early and accurate news releases serve to minimize public apprehension and to enhance their faith in the response community's ability to deal with oil spills. The NRT’s Risk Communication for Oil Spill Response fact sheet provides additional information regarding communications. To ensure an accurate flow of information, a single point of contact or pool of public affairs personnel should be established for media relations. The number of people needed to respond to inquiries will vary depending on the size of the incident and the media interest involved. The FOSC has many resources available to assist with the media. For small spills in the coastal zone, the assistance of the Coast Guard Sector Public Affairs Officer (PAO) may be sufficient. For larger spills with more media interest, it may be necessary to seek assistance from other sources such as the Public Information Assist Team (PIAT), Coast Guard District Public Affairs or private industry.

The following general guidelines are provided:

• Fast and accurate information must be provided to protect public health and obtain public cooperation, and to assist in guarding against further environmental damage. • Clear communication by spill response authorities is essential for the delivery of accurate information to avert misinformation or rumors sometimes engendered by an emergency. • The FOSC must immediately establish and maintain his/her position as chief articulator of an incident. It is the Federal and State OSCs role--not the role of the spiller or others--to deliver public statements regarding the effects of a spill, including evaluations of a spill's size, extent, nature, dangers to public health or resources, details of the response plan, the FOSCs expectations for response plan implementation, degree of success or lack of success of a spill response, and the anticipated long-term effects of a spill. • When a spill occurs the FOSC must immediately open communications with local government officials of affected communities, conveying facts needed by residents for their own response activities and protection of public health and resources. Initial phone calls to establish communication channels with local governments and appropriate organizations, such as fishermen and native groups, should be followed by regular updates through spill bulletins, press releases, and briefings.

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2310.2 Community Relations

Providing information directly to members of the impacted community, free of the filtering and potentially distorting effect of the media is critical to public understanding of the incident response. Community relations may include scheduling of public meetings, preparing speeches and coordinating public activities with public officials and protocol personnel.

In order to ensure that important constituents are not overlooked or slighted during a major response, it is important that a Community Relations Officer be assigned to the PIO element. Under no circumstances should community relations be a collateral duty of the PIO during a major incident.

2310.3 Internal Information

Informing the members of the response community of the status of the response is vital if consistent and accurate information is to be conveyed to all interested parties. Internal information is the process of informing our own people of the status of our activities. At a minimum, all personnel assigned to response duties should be provided with access to the daily fact sheet prepared by the media relations officer. This will help ensure a consistent and accurate flow of information.

2310.4 General Logistical Concerns for Press Conferences and News Briefs

Pollution incidents that generate significant media interest normally require press conferences or news briefs. These media gatherings provide an opportunity to film and ask questions of senior response officials. People arranging conferences and briefings should ensure that top officials are available and up-to-speed on any special interest areas. It is beneficial to provide a press release, statement or press packet prior to conducting a press conference. The spokesperson(s) should approach the conference with a clear idea of the specific points to be discussed and anticipate questions that may be posed. Charts, diagrams and other visuals serve to facilitate presentations and clarify response actions.

The Daily Press Briefing

During a significant spill with a rapidly developing situation and the presence of a large number of reporters, a briefing held daily at a pre-established time (10:00 am and 3:00 pm is recommended) is one of the most useful means of delivering information. This is an opportunity for the FOSC and other spokespersons to brief the press and answer their questions, and for other key staff members to follow up with important data. For example, if applicable, natural resource managers should present information on wildlife and fisheries impacts or public health authorities may offer their findings on

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contamination of local subsistence foods. It is the information officer's duty to work with the FOSC to prioritize the information according to importance, point out backup factual material and other sources, provide written information for distribution, and conduct the press briefing. Early morning is the best part of the day for the information officer to coordinate the day's press activities and ensure that everyone receives written information and background facts. These press briefings may relieve the FOSC and other spokespersons of some of the pressure of interviews throughout the remainder of the day, as well as free reporters to proceed with fieldwork. Public buildings in the area which could handle the expected media representatives should be quickly identified as possible locations for planned press conferences, based on size. This may include local CG facilities, fire stations, police stations or other state and local government buildings. One alternative is to conduct a conference or briefing on-scene or from alongside a mobile command post. On-scene conferences or briefings must be carefully coordinated to ensure efforts to control the spill are not disrupted. For press briefings, efforts should be made to find a location which provides convenient access for federal, state and local officials and which is large enough to accommodate the anticipated number of media personnel.

News Releases, Fact Sheets, and Background Papers

News releases should be reserved for announcements of major decisions, policy changes, or new developments. They must report on items that are actually news, should summarize issues clearly, and provide quotes from decision-makers that encapsulate and clarify the Unified Command's position. Distribution should be to affected communities and all response agencies in addition to the media. Fact sheets should be prepared and updated regularly to present key data needed by the press or the public, such as amounts of oil or hazardous substances spilled or cleaned up, or wildlife mortalities. Background papers should be written to amplify and clarify complex issues and the Unified Command's related actions and policies.

Worksite Media Interest

Some members of the media will request access to the spill site for photo opportunities. Direct access to private property such as facilities, vessels or barges will remain under the control of the owner. It may be advantageous to make a CG vessel available to tour the affected area from the waterside. When media interest exceeds the capacity of the CG vessel, it will be necessary to form a press pool. The selection of participants is best left to members of the media. The media may also obtain their own vessel or aircraft with which to view the spill site. They will continue to be governed by a Security or Safety Zone that may be in effect unless granted specific access by appropriate authority.

Members of the media may also approach personnel at a spill site. If possible, they should be referred to the PIO, the FOSC's representative or to the FOSC (in that order). Agency representatives on-scene may answer questions regarding their particular role.

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The rule of thumb is, if it’s your job you can talk about it, if it’s not, then refer them to whomever is responsible. Accompanying a spill of significant public interest will be an increased demand for information from public officials. Coast Guard Public Affairs personnel are also responsible for fielding political inquiries as directed by the FOSC. They should also prepare briefing materials for elected or public officials who may request information about the incident.

2320 Joint Information Center

During a major oil spill when media activity is expected to last several days, the PIO should establish a JIC to coordinate the public affairs activities of participating agencies and parties. The role of the JIC is to provide multiple phone lines for incoming calls, staffed by knowledgeable individuals; and ensure state and federal government Public Information Officers are available to the media. In addition, the JIC develops joint news releases under the UC, and schedules, organizes, and facilitates news conferences. It is recommended that the JIC be in the same building as the Command Center, but in a room separate from other ICP Sections. PIOs need to be close to the UC and other Sections for effective communication, but not so close as to disturb response operations. Equipment needs for the JIC vary, dependent on the size and impact of the incident, and media and public interest levels. If possible, a separate “Press Room” should be established for reporters’ use, at spills that attract a great deal of media interest. This room may be used by reporters covering the story, and would ideally be equipped with several phone lines, electrical outlets, and a couple of desks, tables and chairs. There should be a way to display maps, status boards, and other visual aids that could be used on-camera, and a table near the door for the latest news releases, fact sheets, and advisories. If there is room for seating and a podium with a public announcement (PA) system, the press room is a good site for all formal news conferences. This allows television news crews to set-up cameras in advance, and reporters to do stand-ups and call-ins from an easy, central location.

The NRT JIC Model provides in-depth guidance on how to setup and manage a JIC.

2330 Media Contacts See Section 9200 for a detailed list of media contacts.

2400 Liaison

2410 Liaison Officer

The role of the Liaison Officer (LNO) and their staff can be summed up in the phrase, “know the customer.” The Liaison Officer is a vital link in the Incident Command’s ability

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to effectively manage the concerns and issues of elected officials and their staff, government agencies, non-governmental organizations, general public, and industry partners during an incident response. The Liaison Officer can have a significant impact on stakeholder perceptions regarding the success or appropriateness of the response, especially if they know what is important to these people and organizations.

The IMH (page 6-4) and the Liaison Officer ICS Job Aid offer further guidance on requirements and expectations of the LNO.

Refer to Section 9200 Personnel and Services Directory for a list of federal, state and local trustees, agency representatives and environmental, economic and political stakeholders.

2420 Investigators

The responsibilities of the Investigation Staff include (it should be noted that the majority of the investigation responsibilities fall under the Operations Section):

 Coordinate concurrent investigations and conduct cooperative investigations where appropriate.  Manage the availability of evidence that may be required by separate or divergent investigation.  Inform the Unified Command of the status of investigations.  Implement and manage the Investigation Staff needed to proactively accomplish investigation tasking.

While many, if not all, spills and releases are marine casualties over which the Coast Guard has jurisdiction under Title 46 Code of Federal Regulations part 4, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) often investigates accidents resulting in large oil or hazardous substance discharges. Accordingly, relationships between investigators will be governed by the Memorandum of Understanding between the Coast Guard and the NTSB, as well as side-bar agreements on investigation between state and local investigators. The FOSC will normally group the investigation as a separate entity from the response through the LNO. The LNO will normally appoint an assistant solely to handle the investigators during a large response or complex investigation; this assistant should immediately contact the Coast Guard Headquarters Office of Investigation and Analysis in Washington, DC through the Coast Guard chain of command to discuss the details of the investigation/response relationship in the particular case at hand.

2430 Trustee Funding – NRDA

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Natural Resource Damage Assessment (NRDA) is the process of identifying and quantifying the resource impacts and evaluating the value of impacted resources for the purpose of restoration. Successful pursuit of NRDA actions, either by the trustees alone or in cooperation with the RP(s), is a complex process comprising numerous tasks involving the interaction of scientists, economists, lawyers, and administrators. The DOI and NOAA Rules reduce some of the complexity by establishing an assessment process and providing a mechanism for determining the merits of going forth with the assessment and claim. The process provides a record of the trustees’ decisions. NRDA is always separate from the response to the incident.

The RP should be the primary funding source for the NRDA. The trustees will need early access to representatives of the RP to determine the availability of funding, personnel, and equipment for damage assessment activities. The Lead Administrative Trustee (LAT) will first notify the appropriate USCG representative and request that a meeting be arranged between the Natural Resource Trustees and the RP's representative. Should the USCG fail to arrange a meeting in a timely fashion, the Natural Resource Trustees will establish contact directly with the RP's representative. When the RP is unknown, contacting the RP is not feasible, or the RP is unwilling or unable to provide funds, the LAT may request funding from the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund.

2430.1 Lead Administrative Trustee

The exchange of information between and coordination of natural resource damage assessment and response activities can be beneficial by preventing natural resource injury or losses, avoiding duplication of data-gathering, and allowing for efficient use of available personnel and equipment. Therefore, the lead Federal Natural Resource Trustee will notify the US Coast Guard of the LAT as soon as possible after an oil spill. As required by Executive Order (E.O.) 12777, the Federal Natural Resource Trustee must select a LAT. Depending on the resources at risk and other relative factors, it might be appropriate for the LAT to be a non-federal agency. In such cases, the Federal Natural Resource Trustees would still select a Federal LAT for the purpose of coordination with the representatives of the OSLTF to initiate the damage assessment. The non-federal LAT will coordinate all other damage assessment activities. The LAT typically works under either the Planning Section or Liaison Officer and is often titled the NRDA Representative.

Most NRDA activities occur outside the UC. The appropriate place within ICS for emergency response information exchange and coordination to occur depends on the nature of the response and the trustees involved.  The Planning Section is responsible for collection, evaluation, dissemination, and use of information about the incident, including information about natural resources. This is often a logical place for the liaison between trustee NRDA work and the incident response. The trustee liaison is provided by the LAT or other personnel designated to serve this function. The person within the

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Planning Section responsible for working with the LAT may be the SSC or other personnel designated to serve this function. It is extremely important for the person within the Planning Section working with the LAT to communicate the NRDA operations to the UC and response operations to the LAT.  The Command Staff may be the most appropriate place for the LAT liaison for incidents with significant natural resource injury concerns or where trustee concerns are not adequately addressed through the Planning Section.

The NRDA Representative is responsible for coordinating NRDA needs and activities of the trustees that make up the NRDA Teams with the ICS spill response operations. This includes close coordination with the Planning Section for obtaining timely information on the spill and injuries to natural resources. The NRDA Representative will coordinate with the SSC, the RP(s), and Legal specialists for possible coordination of NRDA or injury determination activities.

Specific responsibilities of the NRDA Representative include:  Attend appropriate planning meetings to facilitate communication between NRDA Team and ICS elements;  Identify site access, transportation support, logistics requirements and staffing needs to the proper ICS elements;  Interact with ICS elements to collect information essential to NRDA;  Coordinate sampling requirements with Sampling Specialists and the Situation Unit;  Coordinate with the LNO and the SSC to identify other organizations available to support NRDA activities;  Ensure that NRDA activities do not interfere or conflict with response objectives.

2500 Intelligence

2500.1 Intelligence Officer

The role of the Intelligence function in an Incident Command System organization provides the UC with a conduit to intelligence information that can have a direct impact on the safety of response personnel and influence the disposition of maritime security assets.

Agencies that may support the Intelligence Officer include:

 USCG Field Intelligence Support Team (FIST)  FBI Field Intelligence Group (FIG)  State Police Intelligence  Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) (Intel Analysts)  Customs and Border Protection (CBP Analysts)

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The IMH (page 6-8) offers further guidance on requirements and expectations of the Intelligence Officer.

2600 Reserved

2700 Reserved

2800 Reserved

2900 Reserved for Area/District

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3000 Operations

The Operations Section is responsible for directing the tactical actions to meet incident objectives. See Chapter 7 of the Incident Management Handbook for duties and responsibilities.

In general, the following response priorities will be followed: ␀ Protect human life and health. ␀ Minimize ecological impacts. ␀ Minimize economic and public impacts.

This Section provides guidance on Operations that can apply to any type of incident. It addresses Operations from the actions of the initial responder up to the activities required in supporting the ICS Planning Process.

Based on the type of incident you are responding to, this Section should be used in conjunction with one or more of the Annexes.

The Ops Section is responsible for all field activities directly applicable to the primary mission. The section also directs the preparation of unit operational plans, requests or releases resources makes expedient changes to the Incident Action Plan as necessary and reports such to the Incident Commander (IC/UC). The Ops Section is comprised of the Recovery and Protection Branch, Emergency Response Branch, Air Operations Branch, and Wildlife Branch, each with subordinate units. The IC/UC will determine the need for a separate Operations Section at an incident or event. Until Operations is established as a separate section, the IC/UC will have direct control of tactical resources. Refer to the Annexes for response resources and additional information including Geographic Response Plans and Chemical Countermeasures

3100 The Operations Section Organization

The Operations organization (see Figure 3-1) is designed to be highly flexible so that it can be used during any type of emergency. Unlike the other Sections in the ICS organization, Operations builds from the bottom up, only adding layers of management to maintain span of control when the size of the Operations Section requires more focused oversight. Operations

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Figure 3-1. The Operations Section is designed to be highly flexible and expand and contract based on the needs of the incident.

3110 Operations Section Chief

The Operation Section Chief is responsible for the management of all operations directly applicable to the primary mission. The Operations Chief activates, supervises and directs elements in accordance with the IAP and the Site Safety Plan. In addition, the Ops Section Chief directs the preparation of unit operational plans, requests and releases resources makes changes to the IAP as necessary and reports to the Incident Commander. Other Ops Section Chief responsibilities include:

• Implement and manage the Operations Section branches and units needed to proactively accomplish Operations Section actions.

• Assist the Planning Section in defining strategic response goals and tactical operational objectives detailed in the Incident Action Plan.

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• Develop detailed mission assignments, sortie schedules, duty lists, and operational assignments to accomplish the strategic response goals and tactical operational objectives.

• Identify additional response resources required or recommend the release of resources to the Unified Command.

• Evaluate and report on response counter measure efficiency.

Figure 3-2 below also provides a guide to the general responsibilities of the Operations Section Chief during the Planning Process.

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Figure 3-2. Operations Section Planning “P”

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3120 Operations Section Preliminary Objectives

Below is an outline of some of the prelimnary objectives that the Operations Section Chief should consider when responding to a pollution incident:

0-4 Hours (Initial Response (Emergency) Phase) • Confirm the spill and determine if the pollution source can be secured and direct operations to secure. • Confirm all necessary emergency notifications have been made (State Agencies, USCG Sector San Juan Command Center, and Area Committee as applicable). • Assess the situation, using ICS 201, including any grounding, firefighting, salvage or additional problems. Determine immediate objectives, priorities, and strategies. • Request Emergency Medical Services assistance as necessary. • Coordinate with the Qualified Individual / Responsible Party response team. • Conduct Hazardous Materials situation assessment including site surveys and air monitoring. Analyze any HAZMAT problems detected. • Institute Operational Risk Management (ORM) in accordance with Section 9000 of this plan for all personnel involved in the response, including civilian OSRO personnel. • Deploy field response teams as soon as possible. Activate special teams as necessary. • Deploy containment boom as close to the source as reasonably possible. • Estimate current, tide, and weather effects on the situation and product movement. • Identify high-priority areas for early protection and select appropriate response strategies (see section 3200 of this plan). • If salvage, lightering, or dewatering operations will be required, provide tasking to those on scene and to support personnel ashore. Provide tasking to divers as necessary. • Request marine inspector / surveyor for vessel incident. • Identify potential staging areas and sites for immediate pre-cleaning and assign personnel. • Continuously order personnel and equipment required for initial response as the needed. Do not wait to submit an organized or forward-projected estimate for the next operational period. Keep track of all call-ups using ICS 201. • Direct the delivery and deployment of the first equipment to arrive on- scene. • Establish well-qualified on-scene supervisors. • Activate Oil Spill Recovery Vessels and VOSS as necessary. • Contact USCG/State officials to commence drug and alcohol testing (in conjunction with marine investigators and other investigators).

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• Monitor personnel for signs of exhaustion and need for relief/replacement at the 4 hour mark.

4-24 Hours (First Operational Period) • Transition from “emergency phase” driven response posture to a pre-planned operation response posture. • Continue primary containment activities. • Identify safety hazards that may be present and report observations to the Safety Officer. • Continue gathering information on the extent of the spill and assist the Planning Section with situation and resource information. • Arrange for initial over-flight with appropriate observers / Situation Unit Leader. • Consider IR camera and video link to help tailor the response effort. • Determine organization and staffing for the Operations Section. • Obtain response objectives and priorities from Incident Commander/ Unified Command. • Estimate personnel and equipment required for objectives/priorities; adjust resources ordered as needed. • Consider dispatching liaison assistants to involved Oil Spill Response Organizations (OSROs). • Commence Incident Planning Process “P” with Planning Section Chief to develop response tactics for the Incident Action Plan. • Review trajectory models from Environmental Unit/SSC, identify future impacted areas and deploy protective measures (boom, pre-treatment (if approved), etc.). • Conduct oil recovery operations as able. • Initiate incident documentation. Identify and document the discharge source, responsible party, and preserve this information for the document unit and finance/administration section. • Establish a restricted airspace, as needed (see Section 3410.3 of this plan). • Review results of over-flight with Unified Command and determine future air operations needs with the Planning Section Chief. • Anticipate the need for replacement personnel.

24-48 Hours (Second Operational Period) • Continue to assist Planning Section with information gathering and documentation. • Continue Incident Planning Process “P” with the Planning Section to maintain the Incident Action Plan per op-period. • Assist Environmental Unit Leader with data collection and evaluation of options to use alternative countermeasures such as dispersants or in-situ burning.

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• Continuously monitor resource allocation to ensure that the most effective use Is being made of personnel and equipment. • Execute the completion and delivery of the following federal and state forms: (1) Notice of Federal Interest; (2) Letter of Designation of Source; (3) Administrative Order (as needed); and (4) Letter of Federal Assumption (as needed).

3130 Scalability of the Operations Section

The Operations Section will naturally evolve based on the needs of the incident. The following Modular Development list illustrates a typical method of expanding the Incident Organization at an oil spill incident. This list is not meant to be restrictive, nor imply that this is the only way to build an ICS organizational structure from an initial response to a multi-branch organization.

Refer to the IMH for incident specific example organizations.

Initial Reponse Organization - Initial Response resources are managed by the IC who will handle all Command and General Staff responsibilities. A unified command is established.

Reinforced Response Organization - The UC has established a Protection Group and a Recovery Group to manage on-water activities and a shoreline division to manage land-based resources. An SO and IO have been assigned.

Multi-Division/Group Organization - The UC has assigned all Command Staff positions and established a number of Divisions and Groups as well as an OPS and PSC. Some Logistic Units are established.

Multi-Branch Organization - The UC has established all Command and General Staff positions and has established four branches.

3200 Recovery and Protection

The Recovery and Protection Branch is responsible for overseeing and implementing the protection, containment and clean-up activities established in the IAP.

Due to the large amount of environmentally sensitive areas and the abundance of endangered and threatened fauna and flora, the best strategy for pollution response is prevention. Should a significant spill occur, there will almost certainly be significant environmental damage. In the event of a spill, the fundamental protection strategy will utilize barrier boom across the mouths of creeks that lead back into marshes areas, tidal

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flats and mangrove swamps. This strategy, if employed correctly, will protect the maximum of environmentally sensitive areas with a minimum amount of boom.

The probability of success for boom protection strategies is dependent upon wind and current. Currents in excess of 2.5 knots are common inland waters during tidal changes, and currents in excess of 1 knot are expected in many of the creeks. The speed of response will determine the amount of damage to environmentally sensitive areas. Due to the amount of boom required, it is not feasible to protect the face of the marsh areas during a significant spill. For smaller spills this may be an option. It is hoped that the density of the marsh grasses will limit the distance into which the oil can penetrate.

Numerous environmentally sensitive areas place a high priority on rapid collection of oil. Several collection points have been identified in the AC’s AOR. The majority of locations are suitable for vacuum truck/skimmer units. Water-based skimmers are also critical to rapid removal of oil in this area but are in extremely short supply. Refer to Section 3210.1 for more information regarding sensitive areas in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Drinking water used in this AOR comes from surface waters. Many water intakes are located on the waterways with potential for industrial uses. The water intakes are identified on the various sensitivity maps. When a spill occurs that may result in the contamination of the intakes, the appropriate facility owner/operator shall be notified. Shoreline cleanup will be conducted in accordance with shoreline sensitivity classification as outlined in the following sections.

3210 Shoreline Sensitivity Classification

NOAA’s Environmental Sensitivity Index lists 10 types of shorelines. For response purposes, this plan has grouped these 10 types into three categories:

High Sensitivity (Class A) Coral Reefs, Salt marsh and Mangrove Swamps, Vegetated River Banks, Freshwater Marshes and Swamps, Shellfish Harvesting Areas and Eroding Bluffs;

Moderate Sensitivity (Class B) Fine Sand Beaches, Coarse/Mixed Sand Beaches, Gravel Beaches, Spoil Sites, Rip Rap, Fill Sites and Tidal Flats;

Low Sensitivity (Class C) Sea Walls and Piers.

Class A Shoreline Types – High Priority

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Coral Reefs

Coral reefs are among the world’s most complex and biologically diverse marine ecosystems and are increasingly threatened by pollution and other human generated activities. Coral reefs are directly impacted by marine-based pollution. Leaking fuels, anti-fouling paints and coatings, and other chemicals can leach into the water, adversely affecting corals and other species. Due to the fragile nature of this ecosystem, this habitat type was given a Class A priority.

In 2000, Congress enacted the Coral Reef Conservation Act (CRCA) for the protection and management of coral reefs which included appropriations and authorities to NOAA and establishment of the US Coral Reef Task Force. Two species of coral in the Area Committee’s AOR have been added to the Endangered Species List. Additional response guidance can be found in the Caribbean Regional Response Team Information and Lessons Learned During Emergency Response Operations for Vessel Groundings Over Coral Reefs.

Any actual, suspected, or potential damage to these corals require immediate notification to NOAA for impact assessment and consultation. Individuals should notify the Sector San Juan Command Center with the specific location and damage. The Command Center will then release a Coral Natural Resource Trustee Incident Report to all concerned so that the event can be investigated.

Predicted Oil Impacts to Coral Most quantities of oil, typical cargoes to Sector San Juan AOR, should remain near the surface of the water with little or no immediate danger to deeper water colonies. Depth of water is a critical component to exposure. Corals that are spawning at the time of an oil spill however, can be damaged because the eggs and sperm, which are released into the water at very precise times, remain at shallow water depths for various times before they settle. Thus, in addition to compromising water quality, oil pollution can disrupt the long-term viability and reproductive success of corals, rendering them more vulnerable to other types of disturbances. Timing of a spill is also a critical component to exposure. Excessive silting in shallower water may occur due to heavy response boat traffic causing potential suffocation of polyps. Excessive damage can occur from multiple booming anchors in vicinity of coral colonies.

Recommendations during spill response: While coating of oil upon any part of a coral will kill the affected area, physical cleaning will induce additional damage due to the fragile nature of the species and therefore is not advised. Protective and diversion booming may be the best option to prevent potential oiling.

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Consult with NOAA SSC and/or Environmental Unit for incident specific strategies and tactics.

Vegetated River Banks

Vegetated riverbanks occur as grassy herbaceous vegetation or trees that grow along the riverbanks to the water’s edge. They may occur in fresh or brackish water systems, and may be subject to flooding, depending on the slope of the bank. A variety of plant species may be found along the riverbanks dependant on a number of factors such as the salinity of the river, steepness of the bank, degree of flooding, and exposure to current. Due to the large numbers and diversity of native plant and animal species, the difficulty of cleaning these areas, and the possibility of freshwater contamination, this habitat type was given a Class A priority.

Predicted Oil Impacts: Small quantities of oil will cover outer edges of the area, however large quantities of oil may penetrate the sediment and coat the vegetation. Biological impacts may be great if oiling is heavy. Freshwater could be affected. The area/extent of surface oiling will also be affected by boat wakes and tides.Oil may persist for several months or years if not cleaned.

Recommendations for Cleaning: High-energy areas may be cleaned naturally, particularly if oiling is light. Low pressure spraying may be effective.

Salt Marsh and Mangrove Swamp

These highly productive marshes typically occur near inlets and along the rivers. The predominant plants are cord grass, turtle grass, and rushes. Numerous species of wading birds, waterfowl, fishes, and invertebrates inhabit the marshes. Shellfish harvesting areas are often located within salt marshes. Salt marshes provide protection for many commercially important juvenile fish.

These estuarine systems are characterized by mangroves and extensive sea grass beds, in addition to cord grass and rushes. These marshes support the greatest number of nesting birds, shorebirds, and hawks. Numerous species of fish have been cataloged in this region.

Predicted Oil Impacts: Vegetation would become coated by oil, heavy oil may cause smothering; Persistence may be long term because of difficulty in cleaning; Water-soluble toxic fractions of oil may penetrate sediments; High degree of biologic stress to mangroves, contamination of food chain.

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Recommendations for Cleaning: Generally cleaning is not recommended, and may cause additional physical damage to the marsh.

Sea Grass Beds

Sea grass meadows are one of the most important biological communities. Sea grasses are highly productive, and are a major basis for inshore food chains. Their physical structure provides living space and protection from predation for a variety of organisms. Sea grass beds are essential nursery and feeding grounds for many marine organisms, especially commercial and recreationally important species and endangered manatee and sea turtles. Sea grasses stabilize sediments and play a key role in nutrient cycling.

Large areas of shallow (<1 m) sea grass meadows occur in Sector San Juan water bodies. The most abundant species is shoal grass (Halodule wrightii). Other sea grass species occurring in the plan area are manatee grass (Syuringodium filiforme), widgeon grass (Ruppia maritima), star grass (Halophila engelmanni), paddle grass (Halophila decipiens) and turtle grass (Thalassia testudinum).

Predicted Oil Impacts: Oiling of sea grass blades would result in blade defoliation as well as loss of sea grass and algal production, habitat and food for marine organisms. Recovery could take 6 to 12 months. The greatest impact to grasses would occur during low tide. Heavy or weathered oil could sink and smother grass beds. Oil has toxic effects (lethal and sublethal) on invertebrates and fishes inhabiting grass beds. Juvenile forms are most vulnerable. The greatest toxic effects occur in shallow (<1 m) grass beds. Oiling of sediments impact sea grass rhizomes and roots (below ground plant tissues) and infauna. This is likely to occur if oil sinks. Potential effects: below ground sea grass mortality; infauna mortality; productivity loss; sediment destabilization; and habitat destruction. Effects are greatest in shallow grass beds. Recovery time is at least 1 to 2 years, likely more.

Recommended Response Activities: Prevent oil from entering grass beds. Care should be taken to not scar grass beds with boat propellers involved in response activities. Extreme care should be taken to not disturb sediments during cleanup activities; this could result in the complete loss of grass bed. Clean up efforts onshore (e. g. , water washing/flushing) should not result in deposition of oiled sediments into grass beds. Before and during cleaning, responders must evaluate if cleaning activities will be more detrimental to the bed than actual oiling.

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Oiled Intertidal or Exposed Grass Beds: Do not clean oiled grass blades; blades will slough off naturally. If oil is on sediment surface, remove by vacuum or hand. Minimize disturbance and removal of sediment and below ground sea grass. Sunken Oil in Submerged Grass Beds: Remove from grass bed annually or by vacuum. Minimize disturbance and removal of sediment and below ground sea grass. Do not worry about incidental removal of above ground grass (blades, shoots) during cleanup; these will slough off naturally. Freshwater Marshes and Swamps

Freshwater marshes occur in the floodplains of the major rivers in Sector San Juan AOR and associated tributaries. Marshes are characterized by emergent herbaceous plants, fluctuating water levels, and recurring fires. Typical plant species include pickerelweed, maidencane, saw grass, cord grass and rushes. Marshes are also important breeding grounds for all classes of vertebrates, particularly reptiles and amphibians dependent on the wetland resources. Freshwater marshes perform other functions such as flood control, freshwater storage areas, fisheries production, and recreation.

Freshwater Swamps are distinguished from marshes by the abundance of trees, and are wooded wetlands. River swamps are thought to be the most biologically diverse type of swamp, providing food, cover, and nesting areas for a number of animals. Benthic invertebrates such as clams, snails, and insect larvae inhabit swamps, as do numerous fish, some rare and endangered

Predicted Oil Impacts: Oil would be persistent because of the low flushing of freshwater marshes and swamps. Oil may cling to the vegetation further reducing natural cleaning; high mortality for resident animals. Vegetation may be seasonally sensitive with dormant vegetation being less sensitive than blooming and seeding plants. Freshwater supplies may be contaminated by small amounts of oil.

Recommendations for Cleaning: Consider burning in freshwater marsh; it is a fire-adapted community. Manual cleaning from boat. Avoid any activity that mixes oil into sediment. Natural recovery recommended for light oiling.

Shellfish Harvesting Areas

In addition to the economic value of lobsters, shrimp and other shellfish, mollusks provide habitat and food for a variety of other estuarine organisms. Oysters spawn from late spring to early fall in estuarine areas. The larvae of oysters require a solid substrate, and generally utilize existing colonies for attachment. Oysters are filter feeders and rely on algae and suspended and dissolved organic matter for sustenance.

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Predicted Oil Impacts: Most oyster reefs are inter-tidal and would be coated with oil during ebb tides. Oysters are in danger of smothering from silting of sediments suspended in the water column. Large economic losses predicted if oiling occurs in shellfish harvesting areas.

Recommendations for Cleaning: Do not use clean-up methods that stir up bottom sediments or mechanically damage oyster reefs. Natural cleaning is probably the best approach, however responders may consider low pressure cold wash.

Class B Shoreline Types – Moderate Priority

This section outlines critical operations information for Class B Shoreline Types in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Fine Sand Beaches

Beaches may be backed by dunes in rural areas or seawalls in the more urban areas. Beaches are typically hard packed and exposed to varying degrees of wave and current energy, depending on their location (inland or coastal). Oil penetration into the sediments would be shallow. Properties of fine sand beaches render them among the easiest of all shoreline types to clean. Often, they are fronted by tidal flats, particularly along sheltered areas. They may also be important recreational and/or economic resources. Biological diversity and density may be low, however seasonal use by seabirds and marine turtles may be high.

Predicted Oil Impacts: Oily bands along upper intertidal zones varying in intensity with amount of product accumulated. Shallow penetration of oil into sediment. Danger of oiling seabirds or other organisms in the intertidal zone.

Recommendations for Cleaning: Care should be taken to prevent mechanical mixing of oil deeper into sediments Minimize amount of sand removed from beach Caution should be exercised in dune areas, particularly where concentrations of the endangered beach mouse exist. Coarse/Mixed Sand Beaches, Spoil Sites, Rip Rap, and Fill Sites

These shoreline types are plentiful along the coast as well as inland along riverbanks. Biological diversity and/or density may range from low along the coarse sand beaches to high among gravel beaches and rip rap. These shoreline types were classified as Class B sensitivity in spite of the fact that they are generally cleanable, because of the species richness of gravel beaches and rip rap, and because of the threatened and endangered species which utilize sand beaches and fill and spoil sites.

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Predicted Oil Impacts: Oil may penetrate deeply into sediments on coarse sand beach, with toxic effects primarily on epifaunal amphipods. Little penetration of oil into fill. Oil will penetrate between boulders of rip rap, causing lethal effects on resident flora and fauna. Toxic effects on invertebrates in any of these shoreline types will have detrimental effects on grazing shorebirds.

Recommendations for Cleaning: On coarse or mixed grain beaches, minimize sand removal. Manual cleanup is most effective. Avoid excessive removal of sediment from fill, use manual cleanup or low pressure spray. Remove oiled debris from rip rap, consider spraying, and/or replacement of heavily oiled rip rap to prevent chronic leaching.

Tidal Flats

Exposed tidal flats are primarily composed of sand and mud in shallow areas where currents and waves are sufficient to mobilize sand. The sediments are water-saturated and only the higher elevations dry during low tide. Large numbers of polycheates, copepods, amphipods, fiddler crabs, and snails render tidal flats exceptional foraging grounds for birds. Vegetation may be present at the higher elevations.

Sheltered tidal flats are generally located along lagoon beaches, waterward of salt marshes, and other calm water locations. Sediments are extremely soft, consisting primarily of silt and clay. Although rooted vegetation is sparse, microscopic algae form the basis of the food chain. A multitude of birds are attracted to these tidal flats to feed on mollusk, crab, shrimp, flounder, mullet, and a variety of infaunal invertebrates. Many of the birds forage on sheltered tidal flats from extensive nesting colonies in nearby upland areas.

Predicted Oil Impacts: Oil would not be expected to penetrate water saturated sediments, but may coat the surface layer on an ebb tide. Biological damage may be severe with significant impact from smothering. Persistence may be long term in sheltered flats.

Recommendations for Cleaning: Deployment of sorbents from shallow-draft boats. Careful removal of oiled wrack. Mechanical damage from walking on flats can be severe.

Class C Shoreline Types – Low Priority

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This section outlines critical operations information about Class C Shoreline Types.

Sea Walls and Piers

These shoreline types are common in urban areas for protection of residential and industrial properties. They are typically constructed of concrete, stone, wood, or metal and are often inhabited by barnacles, shellfish, and algae. These shoreline types were given a low priority ranking because of their ease in cleaning, short time period for recruitment and re-establishment of biota.

Predicted Oil Impacts: Oil may percolate between joints of wooden or stone structures. Some biota would be damaged; other species would exhibit greater tolerance. Persistence of oil would be dependent upon exposure to high-energy waves and currents.

Recommendations for Cleaning: High-pressure washing to prevent chronic leaching.

Rocky Platforms

In general, rocky areas can be found on shorelines facing the open ocean where they are exposed to high-energy waves and currents. This shoreline type was classified as low sensitivity because of this high-energy exposure as well as ease in cleaning. The biotic assemblage of this shoreline type consists primarily of infaunal polycheates and amphipods, which display low sensitivity to oiling.

Predicted Oil Impacts: Oiled wrack and/or heavy oils may accumulate in depressions along rocks, slowing natural cleaning. Amphipods and isopods are relatively tolerant of toxic effects of oil, however, thermal absorbance capacity or rock surface may be increased.

Recommendations for Cleaning: Removal of oiled wrack. High-pressure spray may be effective where plants and animals are not attached. Natural cleaning in high-energy areas.

3210.1 Identified Environmetally Senstive Areas

Seasonal Protection Priority

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GRP Lat Lon Spring Summer Fall Winter ID Name MAP (DD) (DD) MONA AND MONITO PR-1 A A A A 18.117 -67.883 A20 ISLANDS BORINQUEN RECREATIONAL PR-2 B B B B 18.495 -67.159 B21 BEACHES B18 GUAJATACA CLIFFS PR-5 B B B B 18.488 -66.904 A17 PUERTO ARECIBO PR-7 A A A A 18.479 -66.712 HACIENDA LA ESPERANZA, PUNTA PR-8 A A A A 18.486 -66.530 A15 MANATI PR-8 A A A A 18.490 -66.565 A16 PUNTA PALMAS ALTAS PANTANO CIBUCO PR-9 A A A A 18.493 -66.383 A13 NATURAL RESERVE TORTUGUERO PR-9 A A A A 18.479 -66.456 A14 BEACHES A10 PREPA PALO SECO PR-11 A A A A 18.458 -66.154 BAYAMON, RIO HONDO CANALS AND PUNTA PR-11 A A A A 18.453 -66.169 A11 SALINAS PR-11 A A A A 18.453 -66.125 A7 PALO SECO PENINSULA BAYAMON RIVER (SAN PR-11 A A A A 18.463 -66.139 A8 JUAN BAY) A93 COCAL RIVER PR-11 A A A A 18.472 -66.194 CERROMAR AND PR-11 B B B B 18.474 -66.234 B12 DORADO BEACH EL CANUELO AND PR-11 B B B B 18.465 -66.134 B9 PARK CONSTITUTION BRIDGE PR-12 A A A A 18.442 -66.089 A4 MUDFLATS PR-12 A A A A 18.433 -66.107 A5 PREPA PUERTO NUEVO EL MORRO AND SAN PR-12 B B B B 18.470 -66.122 B1 CRISTOBAL SAN JUAN CRUISE SHIP PR-12 B B B B 18.460 -66.111 B2 PIERS DOS HERMANOS BRIDGES AND PR-12 B B B B 18.457 -66.090 B3 CONDADO LAGOON B6 PUNTA CATANO PR-12 B B B B 18.443 -66.109 CAROLINA (ISLA PR-12 B B B B 18.451 -66.001 B80 VERDE) BEACH A79 TORRECILLA BAJA PR-13 A A A A 18.458 -65.998

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ENSENADA COMEZON PR-14 A A A A 18.424 -65.778 A77 (COCO Beach) RIO HERRERA AND PR-14 A A A A 18.417 -65.817 A78 CIENAGA BAJA CANO BOQUILLA PR-15 A A A A 18.253 -67.178 A23 NATURAL RESERVE PUNTA HIGUERO RECREATIONAL PR-15 B B B B 18.367 -67.275 B22 BEACHES A68 RIO FAJARDO PR-27 A A A A 18.330 -65.627 A73 LAS CROABAS PR-27 A A A A 18.367 -65.625 BAHIA LAS CABEZAS AND LAGUNA AGUAS PR-27 A A A A 18.375 -65.633 PRIET (Seven Seas A75 Beach) A76 LUQUILLO BEACH PR-27 A A A A 18.392 -65.725 PUERTO DEL REY PR-27 B B B B 18.283 -65.633 B67 MARINA PLAYA SARDINERA MARINAS (VELA AND PR-27 B B B B 18.347 -65.637 B71 PUNTA CHICA) B72 PUNTA GORDA PR-27 B B B B 18.358 -65.625 C70 FAJARDO BAY PR-27 C C C C 18.337 -65.630 LA CORDILLERA PR-28 A A A A 18.383 -65.575 A74 NATURAL RESERVE B69 ISLETA MARINA PR-28 B B B B 18.342 -65.622 GUANAJIBO PR-29 A A A A 18.183 -67.175 A26 MANGROVE MAYAGUEZ FISHING FLEET AND MARINAS PR-29 B B B B 18.212 -67.155 B25 (EL SECO) C24 MAYAGUEZ DOCKS PR-29 C C C C 18.220 -67.165 C27 LAGUNA JOYUDA PR-29 C C C C 18.133 -67.183 HUMACAO BEACHES PR-40 A A A A 18.142 -65.767 A61 AND RESERVE A62 RIO ANTON RUIZ PR-41 A A A A 18.172 -65.737 RIO BLANCO AND RIO PR-41 A A A A 18.183 -65.725 A63 SANTIAGO A64 CAYO SANTIAGO PR-41 A A A A 18.155 -65.731 ROOSEVELT ROADS NAVAL BASE PR-41 A A A A 18.225 -65.633 A65 MANGROVES A94 RIO DAGUAO PR-41 A A A A 18.207 -65.661

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PR-41 A A A A 18.200 -65.686 A95 CEIBA FOREST SOUTH LOS MACHOS AND PR-42 A A A A 18.250 -65.608 A66 PINEROS A28 PUERTO REAL PR-43 A A A A 18.067 -67.200 PUNTA GUANIQUILLA PR-43 A A A A 18.033 -67.200 A29 AREA A30 BOQUERON BAY PR-43 A A A A 18.025 -67.175 A31 BOQUERON REFUGE PR-43 A A A A 18.017 -67.175 B37 PLAYA GUAYANILLA PR-46 B B B B 18.003 -66.775 A59 RIO GUAYANES PR-54 A A A A 18.058 -65.825 B60 PALMAS DEL MAR PR-54 B B B B 18.080 -65.797 CABO ROJO SALT PR-55 A A A A 17.925 -67.183 A32 FLATS LA PARGUERA PR-56 A A A A 17.967 -67.050 A33 NATURAL RESERVE PARGUERA PHOSPHORESCENT PR-56 A A A A 17.972 -67.014 A96 BAY GUANICA STATE PR-57 A A A A 17.933 -66.917 A34 FOREST (EAST) GUANICA STATE PR-57 A A A A 17.933 -66.950 A35 FOREST (WEST) A38 PUNTA GUAYANILLA PR-58 A A A A 17.992 -66.758 A97 GILLIGAN'S ISLAND PR-58 A A A A 17.942 -66.872 RIO YAUCO AND PUNTA PR-58 B B B B 17.983 -66.783 B36 VERRACO A39 TALLABOA KEYS PR-59 A A A A 17.982 -66.742 PREPA GUAYANILLA PR-59 A A A A 17.992 -66.743 A40 WATER INTAKE LAGUNA DE LAS PR-59 A A A A 17.967 -66.668 A42 SALINAS, PONCE PUNTA CABULLON PR-60 A A A A 17.967 -66.583 A44 MANGROVE A45 CAPITANEJO PR-60 A A A A 17.972 -66.547 A46 BOCA CHICA PR-60 A A A A 17.977 -66.527 CAJA DE MUERTOS PR-60 A A A A 17.892 -66.517 A47 NATURAL RESERVE B43 PUNTA CARENERO PR-60 B B B B 17.965 -66.620 A48 RIO DESCALABRADO PR-61 A A A A 17.983 -66.453 A49 CAYO BERBERIA PR-61 A A A A 17.925 -66.458

PUNTA PETRONA PR-61 A A A A 17.950 -66.392 NATURAL RESERVE A50 AND CARACOLES CAYS

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A52 PUNTA ARENAS PR-62 A A A A 17.950 -66.283 B51 PUNTA SALINAS PR-62 B B B B 17.960 -66.293 A53 MAR NEGRO PR-63 A A A A 17.933 -66.242 PREPA AGUIRRE PR-63 A A A A 17.950 -66.227 A54 WATER INTAKE

PUNTA POPZUELO AND PR-63 A A A A 17.933 -66.200 A55 SURROUNDING KEYS PUERTO DE JOBOS PR-63 B B B B 17.950 -66.183 B56 MARINA PUERTO DE LAS PR-63 B B B B 17.932 -66.158 B57 MAREAS A58 PUNTA GUILARTE PR-64 A A A A 17.950 -66.033 A98 PUNTA VIENTO PR-65 A A A A 17.970 -65.979

CULEBRA WATER PR-66 A A A A 18.305 -65.287 A81 DESALINATION PLANT CULEBRA ENSENADA PR-66 A A A A 18.291 -65.277 A82 HONDA BAHIA DE SARDINAS AND LAGUNA DE PR-66 A A A A 18.299 -65.306 A83 LOBINA PLAYAS RESACA, BRAVA, ZONI, AND PR-66 A A A A 18.335 -65.283 A85 LARGA A86 PUERTO MANGLAR PR-66 A A A A 18.303 -65.254 B84 FLAMENCO BEACH PR-66 B B B B 18.334 -65.317 A87 LAGUNA KIANI PR-67 A A A A 18.123 -65.568 LAGUNA PLAYA PR-67 A A A A 18.084 -65.511 A88 GRANDE

PHOSPHORESCENT BAYS (PUERTO PR-67 A A A A 18.090 -65.440 MOSQUITO, PUERTO FERRO BAHIA CORCHO A90 AND BAHIA TAPON) B89 ENSENADA SUN BAY PR-67 B B B B 18.093 -65.462 ENSENADA HONDA PR-68 A A A A 18.118 -65.354 A91 MANGROVES

EAST TIP OF VIEQUES PR-68 A A A A 18.127 -65.291 A92 AND CONEJO ISLAND A19 DESECHEO ISLAND PR-69 A A A A 18.400 -67.483 A511 CANE BAY VI-1 A A A A 17.772 -64.817

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DAVIS BAY BEACH (CARAMBOLA BEACH VI-1 A A A A 17.767 -64.837 A512 RESORT) WEST END REEF VI-1 A A A A 17.730 -64.902 A514 (SPRATT HALL) A517 SANDY POINT VI-1 A A A A 17.682 -64.905 LONG POINT BAY BEACHES AND SALT VI-1 A A A A 17.683 -64.847 A518 POND FREDERIKSTED BEACHES (NORTH OF VI-1 B B B B 17.726 -64.895 B513 FREDERIKSTED PIER) B515 FREDERIKSTED PIER VI-1 B B B B 17.714 -64.888 VI-1 B B B B 17.697 -64.892 B516 WESTEND SALTPOND ALTONA LAGOON (SCHOONER VI-2 A A A A 17.754 -64.697 CHANNEL/ROUND A504 REEF) A505 PROTESTANT CAY VI-2 A A A A 17.749 -64.706

V.I. WATER AND POWER VI-2 A A A A 17.747 -64.710 AUTH. DESALINIZATION A508 WATER INTAKE A509 LONG REEF VI-2 A A A A 17.760 -64.710 SALT RIVER BAY (NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK AND VI-2 A A A A 17.787 -64.755 ECOLOGICAL A510 PRESERVE) A519 MANNING BAY VI-2 A A A A 17.693 -64.787

KRAUSE VI-2 A A A A 17.687 -64.769 LAGOON/RENNAISANCE A520 CHANNEL/WETLAND A521 RUTH CAY VI-2 A A A A 17.681 -64.767 A522 KRAUSE LAGOON VI-2 A A A A 17.698 -64.763 A523 HOVENSA, L.L.C. OIL VI-2 A A A A 17.703 -64.743 A524 LIMETREE BAY VI-2 A A A A 17.692 -64.750 CANEGARDEN BAY BEACHES AND SALT VI-2 A A A A 17.703 -64.734 A525 POND MANCHENIL BAY AND HALF PENNY BAY VI-2 A A A A 17.699 -64.707 A526 BEACHES

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NHS / CHRISTIANSTED VI-2 B B B B 17.747 -64.702 B507 HARBOR GALLOWS BAY VI-2 C C C C 17.749 -64.701 C506 (COMMERCIAL PORT)

COAKLEY BAY, PRUNE AND CHENAY BAYS, AND SOUTHGATE VI-3 A A A A 17.767 -64.655 COASTAL RESERVE (SALT POND AND A501 LAGOON)

GREEN CAY NATIONAL VI-3 A A A A 17.768 -64.667 A503 WILDLIFE REFUGE A527 GREAT POND & BAY VI-3 A A A A 17.716 -64.662 EAST END BARRIER REEF (JACK AND VI-3 A A A A 17.718 -64.634 A528 ISSACS) GRAPETREE, JACK'S AND ISAAC'S BAY VI-3 A A A A 17.743 -64.591 A529 BEACHES

KNIGHT AND VI-3 A A A A 17.760 -64.586 COTTONGARDEN BAYS, A530 AND CRAMERS PARK

BUCK ISLAND REEF VI-3 A A A A 17.787 -64.615 A531 NATIONAL MONUMENT

GREEN CAY MARINA & SOUTHGATE COASTAL VI-3 B B B B 17.762 -64.670 RESERVE (SOUTH GATE B502 LAGOON AND POND) VI-3 B B B B 17.757 -64.604 B532 TEAGUE BAY BEACHES BOTANY BAY AND VI-4 A A A A 18.358 -65.050 A538 WEST CAY

HANS LOLLIK ISLANDS, VI-5 A A A A 18.398 -64.907 A534 PELICAN CAY HULL, PALM, DOROTHEA, VI-5 A A A A 18.373 -64.967 NELTJEBERG AND PEN A535 BAYS INNER AND OUTER VI-5 A A A A 18.388 -64.972 A536 BRASS ISLANDS

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CARET, SORGENFRI, HENDRIK, SANTA VI-5 A A A A 18.368 -64.992 MARIA, STUMPY AND A537 BORDEAUX SABA ISLAND AND VI-5 A A A A 18.313 -64.997 A541 FLAT CAYS V.I. WAPA WATER VI-5 A A A A 18.327 -64.960 A544 INTAKE A545 BREWERS BAY VI-5 A A A A 18.343 -64.980 A546 LINDBERG BAY VI-5 A A A A 18.335 -64.967

CROWN BAY (CRUISE VI-5 A A A A 18.330 -64.950 A547 SHIPS AND MARINAS) LONG BAY (CRUISE SHIPS AND MARINA) VI-5 A A A A 18.338 -64.928 A548 Yacht Haven Grande B542 MAGENS BAYS VI-5 B B B B 18.368 -64.932 MANGROVE LAGOON VI-6 A A A A 18.295 -64.875 A533 AND JERSEY BAY A539 MANDAHL BAY VI-6 A A A A 18.365 -64.898 SPRING, SUNSI, AND VI-6 A A A A 18.357 -64.880 A540 TUTU BAYS CORAL WORLD AND VI-6 A A A A 18.350 -64.863 A543 COKI POINT RED HOOK AND VI-6 A A A A 18.325 -64.850 A549 VESSUP BAYS V.I. WAPA WATER VI-6 A A A A 18.328 -64.800 A551 INTAKE, FRANK BAY BUCK, CAPELLA VI-6 A A A A 18.275 -64.892 A569 ISLAND B550 CRUZ BAY VI-6 B B B B 18.333 -64.800 A554 CHOCOLATE HOLE VI-7 A A A A 18.312 -64.787 A555 FISH BAY VI-7 A A A A 18.317 -64.765 A556 COCOLOBA CAY VI-7 A A A A 18.318 -64.758 A557 REEF BAY VI-7 A A A A 18.320 -64.748 EUROPA, LITTLE LAMESHUR, AND VI-7 A A A A 18.312 -64.730 GREAT LAMESHUR A558 BAYS CINNAMON AND PETER VI-7 A A A A 18.354 -64.761 A56 BAYS CORAL HARBOR AND VI-7 A A A A 18.338 -64.713 A560 HURRICANE HOLE A563 BROWN BAY VI-7 A A A A 18.367 -64.700 A564 MARY CREEK VI-7 A A A A 18.370 -64.733

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TRUNK AND VI-7 A A A A 18.355 -64.778 A567 HAWKSNEST BAYS A568 CANEEL BAY VI-7 A A A A 18.343 -64.792 B552 ENIGHED LAGOON VI-7 B B B B 18.325 -64.797 B553 GREAT CRUZ BAY VI-7 B B B B 18.322 -64.788 GROOTPAN BAY AND VI-7 B B B B 18.308 -64.717 B559 SALTPOND FRANCIS BAY& MAHO VI-7 B B B B 18.363 -64.750 B565 BAY PRIVATEER AND EAST VI-8 A A A A 18.330 -64.667 A561 END BAYS A562 NEWFOUND BAY VI-8 A A A A 18.353 -64.667

Additional environmental sensitive area information can be found in the Geographic Response Plan.

3220 Oil Discharge Classification

The following classifications of oil discharges serve as guidance for the pre-designated FOSC as specified under 40 CFR 300.5:

COASTAL WATERS (Coast Guard) INLAND WATERS (EPA) Minor: <10,000 gals Minor: <1,000 gals Medium: 10,000-100,000 gals Medium: 1,000-10,000 gals Major: >100,000 gals Major: >10,000 gals

NOTE: Any discharge that poses a substantial threat to public health or welfare, or results in a critical public concern shall be classified as a "major discharge."

3230 Hazardous Materials Release Classification

The classification of hazardous substance releases under 40 CFR 300.6 is as follows:

Minor: Any release that causes minimal threat to public health or welfare and/or the environment.

Medium: All releases other than a minor or major release

Major: Any release that causes a substantial threat to public health or welfare, a substantial threat to the environment and/or significant public concern.

3240 Protection

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Reference the Geographic Response Plan of the ACP for comprehensive protective booming strategies.

3240.1 Containment and Protection Options

Refer to basic booming strategies for information concerning specific locations for containment and protection:

 Diversion Booming  Containment Booming  Exclusion Booming  Cascading Booming  Chevron Booming

These booming strategies are utilized throughout the GRP for the protection of resources. Various publications are available for detailed explanations of each type of booming procedure.

3250 On-Water Recovery

Open-water recovery includes using skimmers on oil slicks and netting systems for tarballs and highly viscous oils. Skimming of uncontained slicks can consist of either self-propelled skimming vessels or towed skimmer units. Storage capability and time needed to offload are very important considerations in determining the effectiveness of oil recovery by skimmers.

Frequently, skimming is the only option in areas with very strong currents and water that is too deep to anchor booms. Skimmers are most effective on thick slicks or areas such as convergence zones where the oil tends to accumulate in thicker concentrations. If the spilled oil emulsifies, skimmer performance usually decreases significantly.

In areas of shallow water or strong currents, it may be possible to collect or corral the oil and bring it to deeper water or low-current areas that have better skimmer access and higher recovery rates.

For spills where the oil is highly viscous or has formed tar balls, netting systems may enhance oil recovery. Using technology adapted from the fishing industry, a net is either moored or towed, allowing the oil to be collected and recovered. The On-Water Recovery Group is responsible for managing water recovery operations per the Incident Action Plan.

Responsibilities include:  Direct the delivery, deployment, and operation of skimmers.  Provide a field status of skimming operations to the Operations Section Chief.  Maintain estimates of product recovered.

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 Identify field conditions related to the effectiveness of skimming operations.  Identify logistics support needs for skimming operations.  Ensure recovery and holding containers operate efficiently.

3250.1 Storage Options

Ample storage is necessary to enable oily debris to be collected safely and securely at the spill location(s). Storage can be limited to a few 55-gallon drums or can include tanks, bladders, or tank trucks for large operations. Small barges can also be anchored just offshore or beached at low tide. When selecting a medium for storage, it is essential that the selected container is compatible with the material being recovered and stored.

Roll-on/roll-off dumpsters can be used to collect large amounts of oily debris, while salvage drums can be used for smaller quantities. In either case, it is essential that the drum be capable of decontamination for re-use or in the case of a dumpster or a similar large container, that it be lined with a suitable plastic material to prevent further contamination.

See Section 5220.9 Temporary Storage and Disposal Facilities (TSD's).

3260 Shoreside Recovery

An oil spill that is not contained is likely to be carried to shore by currents and wind. The physical and biological characteristics of the contaminated shoreline will determine cleanup techniques. For example, techniques that are effective on sandy beaches cannot be used on rocky shoreline; and motorized cleanup equipment should not be used in salt marshes because of potential damage to vegetation and habitat.

If oil contamination is extensive, heavy equipment is more efficient for cleanup than manual labor. Manual or “hand” cleanup is effective against light shoreline contamination in the final state of cleanup, and where heavy equipment access to a shoreline is not available. Some kind of earth moving equipment can be used to cleanup beaches composed of material ranging in size from silt to cobbles. Pressurized spraying equipment is most effective for cleaning rock and boulder beaches, rocky cliffs, and man-made structures. Small oil skimmers, hose flushing, and sorbents should be used in salt marshes.

The Shoreline Recovery Group is responsible for managing shoreline cleanup operations as per the Incident Action Plan. Responsibilities include:

 Manage the personnel and equipment necessary to accomplish shore side recovery and cleanup objectives established in the Incident Action Plan.  Report on the efficiency of shore side recovery and cleanup methods.  Identify resource and logistics support needs.  Project cleanup completion dates.

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3260.1 Shoreline Cleanup Options

Sandy Beaches: The most efficient method of cleaning sandy beaches contaminated with oil is with motor graders and elevating scrapers working together, however, there are some drawbacks. Rubber-tired earth moving equipment can easily lose traction or become immobilized on beaches that have a low bearing capacity; these beaches are classified as having poor traffic ability. Earth moving equipment normally used in cleaning oil-contaminated beaches should be able to operate with only occasional difficulty. If traffic ability problem should occur, the following measures should be tried in the following order:

 Pressure in all tires should be lowered to 20 PSI.  All regular tires on the equipment should be replaced with floatation tires.

On some occasions the rear area of a beach may not have sufficient traffic ability to allow heavy equipment to cross the firmer inter tidal area. In this situation, a gravel or rock roadway can be quickly constructed (using several truckloads of material) across the soft rear area to the inter-tidal zone. When the cleanup operation is complete the gravel/rock roadway can be removed and the rear area restored to its original condition.

Gravel and Cobble Beaches: Generally gravel and cobble beaches can be worked with rubber-tired equipment, although tracked equipment may be required if traffic ability is poor. Regardless of the size of beach material, front end loaders and angle blade equipment (bulldozers or motor-graders) can be used to remove oil-contaminated materials from gravel and cobble beaches. The angle-bladed equipment casts a windrow that a front-end loader can pick up and load into a truck for disposal.

Special caution should be taken before removing material from cobble beaches located at the base of cliffs or bluffs. Often times cobble beaches serve to protect the shore by absorbing energy from incoming waves. If a substantial amount of material is removed, waves can roll up the beach and break against the base of the cliff or bluff causing it to erode. If removal of contaminated material is necessary, it should be replaced with cobbles or coarse sediments of approximately the same size and volume.

If the oil forms a thick “asphalt pavement” over the cobbles or gravel, the optimum cleanup procedure may be to break up the pavement as much as possible to allow natural movement of the sediment. This movement would tend to break up the oil further, significantly increasing the natural degradation rate.

For all other shoreline types, refer to Section 3210.

3260.2 Pre-Beach Cleanup

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Pre-beach cleanup may include: removal of debris, trash, and cutting back grasses where permissible to limit the amount of possible contamination. Pre-beach cleanup may also be a suitable job for volunteers. Refer to the CRRT Use of Volunteers at Oil Spill Cleanup for more information.

3260.3 Storage

The Response Resource Inventory (RRI) contains a complete listing of available storage for recovered oil, see Section 5220.9 for storage location options.

3270 Disposal

The Disposal Group is responsible for coordinating the on-site activities of personnel engaged in collecting, storing, transporting, monitoring, temporary storage, recycling, and disposal of all response wastes.

It is the responsibility of the OSC to ensure that any recovered oil or hazardous substance is disposed of properly once cleanup has occurred. The Resource, Conservation and Recovery Act and its implementing regulations contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations are quite specific in defining what is hazardous waste and how it should be handled and disposed. Also, state permit(s) for disposal of any solid waste will need to be granted/issued prior to removal from collection points. 40 CFR 261, Subpart C lists the characteristics a substance must exhibit to be considered hazardous.

In the event of a significant spill, the nearest designated facility, or several facilities if necessary, would be utilized as the recommended staging area for segregation and stockpiling of debris, unless a suitable commercial or private facility is available and preferred by the RP, or if the spill debris can be staged in the immediate vicinity of the spill affected area, such as on the beach above high water.

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Puerto Rico prohibits the disposal any and all oil/hazardous materials in municipal landfills. The RP and the FOSC during the spill cleanup operations must coordinate and plan for the proper debris collection and segregation, to the extent possible, into categories of waste disposal methods. As much of the waste debris, as can be determined, will be directed to appropriate facilities for disposal. The remaining debris will be sent to the selected staging area(s) for further characterization and storage, while additional waste disposal options are being reviewed.

See Section 5220.9 Temporary Storage and Disposal Facilities.

3270.1 Waste Management and Temporary Storage

Several factors must be taken into account when oily debris/waste begin to accumulate at a spill site:

 Amount of room to store waste containers;  Proximity to waterway in the event a container leaks;  Accessibility to roads and highways;  Proximity to spill site to minimize travel for responders.

Also, when a waste storage location is established, particularly during a lengthy incident response, extra steps may need to be taken. There must be routine monitoring to ensure that the container size is appropriate, that the containers are leak free, that the plastic liners are secure, and that materials are removed promptly on a regular basis.

3270.2 Decanting Policy

The Unified Command must approve any request for decanting that arises during a response. Large quantities of oily fluids are typically generated during an oil spill response. These fluids include the products of skimming and vacuuming operations, and are usually mostly water. Oil recovery operations can continue only as long as there is some place to store the recovered fluids. Once the field storage capacity is reached, skimming operations must terminate until additional storage is provided.

Recovered oil and water mixtures will typically separate into distinct phases when left in a quiescent state. When separation occurs the relatively clean water phase can be siphoned or decanted back to the recovery point with minimal, if any impact. Decanting therefore increases the effective on-site storage capacity and equipment operating time. Because this process risks discharge of oil already recovered, it must be done carefully. Typically decanting water is discharged into a secondary storage container or into a boomed area where any accidentally discharged oil can be contained and recovered.

In addition to vacuum trucks, recovered oil may be temporarily stored and decanted in the field using other containers including:

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 Tank trucks  Portable tanks  Portable bladders  Oil field fractionation tanks  Lined pits  Rail Cars

Decanting must be discussed and developed with the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands and incorporated into the ACP.

3270.3 Sample Waste Management Plan

Several factors must be taken into account when oily debris/waste begins to accumulate at a spill site. The following should be examined:

1. Amount of room to store waste containers; 2. Proximity to waterway, in the event a container leaks; 3. Accessibility to roads and highways; and 4. Proximity to spill site, to minimize travel for responders.

Also, when a waste storage location is set-up and used, particularly during a lengthy incident response, extra steps may need to be taken. There must be routine monitoring to ensure that the container size is appropriate, that the containers are leak free, that the plastic liners are secure, and that materials are removed promptly on a regular basis.

The minimum issues should be covered in any submitted waste management plan:  Objective;  Contractor information;  Collection Sites;  Waste type and management method (Decanted water, recovered oil, solid oily debris, oil sand/dirt, waste from decontamination operations, waste from wildlife rehab operations, oiled animal carcasses, etc.);  Waste minimization (Pre-beach clean-up, segregation of contaminated and non- contaminated wastes);  Temporary Storage Sites (locations, construction, permits, etc.);  Decontamination Sites;  Gauging of recovered oil (skimmed oil from waters, recovered oil from beaches, etc.)  Sampling Protocol;  Transportation (Highway, rail, etc.);  Off-Site Waste Management Facility;  Agency Contacts.

See the Sample Waste Management Plan for additional information.

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3280 Decontamination

Personnel

Decontamination is not an automatic or inevitable response to an incident. Whether or not to initiate decontamination procedures will depend on the assessment of the nature of the incident by first responders. A first responder, who does not properly decontaminate him/herself, may potentially contaminate his/her co-workers and family.

Once the decision to decontaminate has been made, the general principle is that all casualties, whether injured or not, who are suspected of being contaminated will receive decontamination at the scene. Although this will reduce the number of people self- referring to medical centers, people will still self-present for decontamination off-site. Medical centers and hospitals should prepare for this.

If decontamination procedures are initiated, the first objective is to remove the contaminated person from the area of greatest contamination. Usually this will be to the open air and upwind of the incident. It should be remembered that potential witnesses or suspects might be among those being decontaminated.

The careful removal of contaminated clothing will reduce the level of contamination and should, therefore, be a priority. Wherever possible the removal of clothing should be from head to foot, to limit the risk of inhalation of any contaminant. Special care should be taken to ensure there is no spread of contamination from any clothing to exposed skin. Equipment

Equipment decontamination may be necessary to prevent the spread of oil from contaminated areas to uncontaminated areas, such as the movement of a vessel from a work site to a marina to moor up. Decontamination will also be necessary as vessels and other equipment are demobilized. The OSC shall ensure that decontamination is addressed and a plan is developed and implemented if necessary.

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3280.1 Sample Decontamination Plan

Figure 3-3. Sample Decontamination Plan

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3290 Alternative Cleanup Technologies

3290.1 Dispersants

See Section 1640.1 Dispersant Pre-Approval/Monitoring/Decision Protocol.

3290.11 Dispersant Options

A product must be listed on the NCP Subpart J Product Schedule (40 CFR 300.900) (NCP Product Schedule) before it can be used for oil spill cleanup. RRTs convene to determine the appropriateness of using an oil spill cleanup technology at a particular oil spill site.

If approved for use, the Operations Section Chief shall consult with the NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator to determine the best method of application and for how long.

3290.12 Dispersant Checklist

See the Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands Area Committee Dispersant Worksheet.

3290.13 Preauthorized Zones

See Section 1640.1 Dispersant Pre-Approval/Monitoring/Decision Protocol.

3290.14 Dispersant Response Plan Worksheet

See the Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands Area Committee Dispersant Worksheet.

3290.15 SMART Protocol

See Section 1680 for more SMART information and guidance.

3290.16 Types of Equipment Required

Types of equipment required for utilizing dispersants are:

Aerial application

 Spray Equipped Aircraft (DC-3, DC-4, C-130);  Helicopters; and  Air tractor.

Vessel application

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 Fire monitor arrangements; and  Large deck layouts for dispersant totes.

3290.2 In-Situ Burn

Given the right circumstances and the necessary equipment, in-situ burning could prove an effective means of mitigating an oil spill.

Like dispersants, in-situ burning may be used to reduce the amount of free-floating oil on the water to make terrestrial contact. In addition, where shoreline or terrestrial habits are already impacted (marshes), in-situ burning may be considered as a viable oil spill response option.

3290.21 In-Situ Burn Options

“In-Situ” burning has been successfully used as a viable technique for mitigating oil spills off shore and in a marsh type environment. This is especially true of areas that have mostly grassy vegetation with little or no woody vegetation. In a grassy marshland environment, an in-situ burn may produce less long-term damage to the environment than traditional mechanical cleanup methods.

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ISB Decision Diagram

Is action required or No desired? Monitor movement

Yes No Is oil amenable to burning?

Yes

Continue burn and No monitoring Are weather and sea conditions amenable to burning Utilize alernate option Yes

Is burning operationally No feasible? No Yes Can the potentially impacted population be No evacuated or shielded?

Are public safety concerns addressed? Yes Utilize Yes alternate options Are No environmental impacts acceptable? Yes

Yes No Initial burn successful?

Figure 3-4. In-Situ Burn Decision Matrix

3290.22 In-Situ Burn Checklist

See the Unified Command Decision Verification Checklist, Enclosure 2 to the Oil Spill Incident Annex.

3290.23 Preauthorized Zones

See Section 1640.2 In-Situ Burn Approval/Monitoring/Decision Protocol.

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3290.24 Types of Equipment Required

If ISB equipment is required the FOSC will consult with appropriate Subject Matter Experts though the CRRT network to determine this requirement. The GRP was developed to generally cover the first 24 hours of the emergency response, with the understanding that this phase of the response may be much shorter or longer, depending on the incident. Refer to the GRP for further guidance with respect to emergency measures to mitigate further damage to the environment.

3290.3 Bioremediation

See Section 1640.3 Bioremediation Approval/Monitoring/Decision Protocol.

3300 Emergency Response

During the emergency response phase, the On-Scene Coordinator and/or Operations Section Chief is responsible for overseeing and implementing emergency measures to protect life, mitigate further damage to the environment, and stabilize the situation.

3310 Search and Rescue

Search and Rescue (SAR) efforts primarily focus finding and assisting persons in actual or apparent distress and are carried out within a well defined SAR response system.

Key response areas:

 Search Planning &Operations Safety  Rescue Planning & Operations Stress Management  Medical/Triage Liaison with victims family  Fire Fighting Security  Shoreline Search and Rescue Investigations  On-Water Search and Recovery Resources  Political  Assisting & Cooperating Agencies  Public Information  Command Post Needs

The Operations Section Chief shall monitor how well the incident objectives, strategies, and tactics are addressing the key response areas identified above and adjust, as necessary, to ensure the maximum potential for the best possible response.

3310.1 SAR Area Resources

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The Search and Rescue (SAR) Group is responsible for prioritization and coordination of all SAR resources directly related to the specific incident. In addition to the CG Stations within the Sector San Juan AOR, additional federal, Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands resources can be found in Section 9230 Local Law Enforcement Agencies.

3320 Salvage and Source Control

The Salvage Group is responsible for coordinating and directing salvage activities and source control related to the incident.

In many casualties involving vessels, salvage may be the best way of mitigating a catastrophic marine casualty or preventing one from occurring. The size and complexity of a salvage operation will dictate the direction that the Unified Command will take to safely and effectively bring the incident to closure. The information contained in this section is to provide responders with guidance to help determine the extent of a casualty, evaluate the capability of a contracted salvage company, and offer ICS organizational options to help harmonize the overall response with salvage concerns. In addition, the Salvage Response Plan Annex of the Area Maritime Security Plan is an excellent resource for responding to a large scale salvage operation.

Salvage Response Mission

Protect/Minimize damage to:

 Life;  Environment;  Property; and  Marine Transportation Infrastructure.

Salvage Incident Objectives

In addition to the objectives listed in the Base Plan Unified Commanders should consult the following list of objectives for consideration:

 Ensure that non-essential crew members and any passengers are evacuated;  Ensure all crew members and passengers are accounted for;  Create a salvage plan;  Stop/slow flooding; and  Extinguish the vessel fire.

Oil/Hazardous Material Release Mitigation Considerations

 Boom the vessel.

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 Conduct protection booming activities.  Assess vapor release potential.

Possible Elements of a Comprehensive Salvage Plan

 Ground reaction/force to free determination (force the vessel exerts on the ground if grounded).  Stability analysis: grounded or afloat.  Strength analysis: for example hull girder stresses, damage areas, attachment points and rigging, etc.  A summary of the engineering rationale employed for the selection of the salvage methods chosen (may be attached as appendices to the salvage plan).  Hydrographic information.  Potential pollution risks.  List of specific safety hazards involved.  Lightering considerations.  Means for controlling interference between pollution response efforts and salvage efforts.  Location to which the vessel will proceed after salvage.  Means for controlling the vessel as it is freed.  Any special issues if transit to safe refuge is needed.

Considerations in Evaluating Salvage Response Contractors

Often, the employment of professional salvage contractor during a marine casualty is critical to ensuring the safest and most expeditious resolution of an incident. The following guidelines assist the Incident Commander/Unified Command in determining if the salvage contractor hired by the Affected Party has the knowledge and capability to undertake the salvage operation. The salvage contractor should:

 Provide salvage response services;  Have a documented history in the business;  Own response equipment;  Have trained employees;  Have 24 hour capability and a history of proven response capability;  Have a training program for employees;  Have a history of drills and exercises;  Have a history of creating approved and successful salvage plans;  Have membership in professional associations;  Have employer’s liability and salvor’s liability insurance;  Be well capitalized for the intended operation;  Have local experience; and  Have proven logistical capability. Type of Salvage Contracts

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Salvage companies may operate under several types of contracts when conducting salvage operations. Some contract types such as Lloyd’s open form may influence the level of cooperation between the salvor and the Unified Command. Incident Commanders/Unified Command should be aware of the type of contract that a salvor is operating under and its potential influence on coordination.

3320.1 Specialized Salvage Operations

The Navy Supervisor of Salvage and Diving (SUPSALV) has the capability to respond to pollution incidents anywhere in the world. An extensive system of equipment, personnel, planning and training provides complete support to all Navy activities and vessels for emergency oil and hazardous substance spill response. SUPSALV also works with other Federal agencies to develop plans, conduct training, and respond to emergencies.

An extensive inventory of equipment is maintained at response centers in Williamsburg, VA; Port Hueneme, CA; Anchorage, AK; and Pearl Harbor, HI. This equipment is "system" oriented and allows SUPSALV to operate independently in remote locations for open-ocean spills, inland spills, arctic spills, spills relating to salvage, or other unique events. Equipment includes boom, skimmers, support craft, portable storage, logistic support systems, lightering systems, cleaning systems, and various systems to support this specialized mission.

Navy SUPSALV can be contacted at http://supsalv.org or (202) 781-3889.

3320.2 Types of Equipment Required

The type of salvage equipment needed will be determined by the type of incident and by consulting with either USCG Salvage Engineering Response Team (SERT) and/or Navy SUPSALV personnel. SERT assistance can be requested through the Coast Guard Chain of Command.3320.3 Salvage Guidelines The Coast Guard Salvage Engineering Response Team is comprised of 8-10 staff engineers who are on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to assist and support Coast Guard COTP when disaster strikes. SERT members are naval architects trained to conduct technical analysis in the areas of vessel stability and structural integrity. When activated, the salvage team provides technical support to the COTP during marine casualties: groundings, collisions, explosions, and fires. The team's members have strong credentials, including Masters Degrees in Naval Architecture, professional engineering licenses, and experience in commercial vessel design. Team members are expert users of several naval architecture software packages, including GHS and HECSALV.

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The team has mobile computing capability for on-scene deployment as well as presentations to inform field personnel of the services they can provide. The Coast Guard Marine Safety Center (MSC) maintains a database of about 5,000 hull files that can be used to generate computer models of vessels for use in salvage engineering. External relationships with organizations like the Navy SUPSALV, Coast Guard Intel Coordination Center (CG ICC), and the Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI), as well as all major class societies, enable the salvage team to quickly locate and transfer information about a damaged vessel that would otherwise be difficult to access.

USCG SERT can be contacted by Phone: (202) 327-3985.

3330 Marine Firefighting

See Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands Marine Firefighting Contingency Plan.

3340 Hazardous Materials

The Hazardous Substance/Material Group Supervisor is responsible for the implementation of the phases of the IAP dealing with the Hazardous Material Group operations. The Hazardous Substance/Material Group Supervisor is responsible for the assignment of resources within the Hazardous Substance/Material Group, reporting on the progress of control operations and the status of resources within the Group. The Hazardous Substance/Material Group Supervisor directs the overall operations of the Hazardous Substance/Materials Group.

3340.1 Initial Emergency Response Procedures

The appropriate FOSC and territorial representative(s) shall respond to hazardous matieral reelases. In the Puerto Rico coastal zone, the USCG, EQB, and the Puerto Rico Fire Department shall assess each incident and respond accordingly. In the Puerto Rico inland zone, the EPA FOSC, EQB, and the Puerto Rico Fire Department shall assess each incident and respond accordingly. PREMA shall be contacted if immediate danger to human health and safety is present.

In the U.S. Virgin Islands, the USCG, DPNR, and Virgin Islands Fire Service shall access each incident and respond accordingly. In the U.S. Virgin Islands inland zone, the EPA FOSC, DPNR, and the Virgin Islands Fire Service shall assess each incident and response accordingly. VITEMA shall be contacted if immediate danger to human health and safety is present.

3340.2 Types of Equipment Required

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3350 Emergency Medical Services

For EMS situations, local resources shall be used, except where a RP is identified and has hired an on-site private ambulance and/or EMS unit for the incident response.

3360 Law Enforcement

Law enforcement agencies are responsible for coordinating and directing all on-scene tactical and/or investigative law enforcement activities related to the incident, which include, but are not limited to isolating the incident, crowd control, traffic control, evacuations, beach closures, and/or perimeter security. Overall investigative activities involving both off scene and on-scene activities will be coordinated using a Joint Task force Methodology. Investigative activities that occur inside of the incident's exclusion or safety areas will be interfaced into the Operation Section when and as needed. For major incidents, this may include utilizing a Joint Field Office per the NCP.

3360.1 Perimeter, Crowd, Traffic and Beach Control

Local CG resources, with assistance from the Puerto Rico Deparment of Natural and Environmental Resources (DNER) and Virgin Islands DPNR would be utilized to ensure clear and safe access for incident responders. Supplemental assistance could be obtained from local police, fire, and EMS units, in addition to CG Auxiliary vessels to help maintain a Safety Zone where appropriate.

3360.2 Safety and Security Zones

Safety and Security Zones required for a response will be handled by the COTP via the Waterways Management Division. Requests for a waterway closure will be evaluated by the Unified Command in consultation with the Coast Guard to ensure minimum impact on the marine traffic in the San Juan area.

3400 Air Operations

The Air Operations Branch Director (AOBD) is ground-based and is primarily responsible for preparing the Air Operations Summary Worksheet (ICS 220-CG), the air operations portion of the IAP and for providing logistical support to incident aircraft. The Air Operations Summary Worksheet (ICS 220-CG) serves the same purpose as the Work Assignment (ICS 204-CG) does for other operational resources, by assigning and managing aviation resources on the incident. The Air Operations Summary Worksheet (ICS-220-CG) may or may not be completed depending on the needs of the incident. The AOBD will ensure that agency directives, to include the Coast Guard Air Operations Manual, COMDTINST M3710.1(series), flight manuals, unit restrictions, and other agency directives will not be violated by incident aircraft, e.g., flight hours, hoist limitations, night flying, etc. Individual aircrews retain primary responsibility to ensure their aircraft are operated in accordance with their own agency's restrictions and

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directives. It is also the responsibility of individual aircrews to keep the AOBD informed of their agency’s restrictions and directives that may affect their ability to execute incident assignments. After the IAP is approved, the AOBD is responsible for overseeing the tactical and logistical assignments of the Air Operations Branch. In coordination with the Logistics Section, the AOBD is responsible for providing logistical support to aircraft operating on the incident.

3410 Air Tactical

The Air Tactical Group Supervisor (ATGS) is primarily responsible for tactical operations of aircraft and aircrews. This includes: 1) providing fuel and other supplies; 2) providing maintenance and repair of aircraft; 3) keeping records of aircraft activity, and 4) providing enforcement of safety regulations. The ATGS reports to the AOBD.

3410.1 Aerial and Vessel Dispersant Surveillance

Specific to dispersant applications, Surveillance is responsible for directing and coordinating air operations missions to apply dispersants and conduct oil spill tracking, observation, and remote sensing.

Spotter Aircraft

The Spotter Aircraft Position or "Spotter" is physically located in an aircraft. The Spotter is a person who "spots" or controls, guides, or lines up the sprayer aircraft or vessels over the spill target. Because a dispersant application can be made by both vessels and aircraft, the Spotter would maintain tactical control over both types of delivery systems. The Spotter is in charge of the dispersant operation on scene. Because dispersant operations can be executed in multiple geographic areas due to the spreading and breakup of the slick, multiple spotter aircraft may be needed (one for each spray aircraft).

Monitor Aircraft

The monitor aircraft or vessel or the "monitor" is primarily responsible for monitoring the effectiveness of the dispersant operation through aerial observation in aircraft and through the use of fluorometers on board vessels to sample the dispersed oil. Effectiveness monitoring is concerned primarily with determining whether the dispersant was properly applied and how the dispersant is affecting the oil.

Observation Aircraft The observation aircraft or vessels "observers" are platforms and persons specifically assigned to observe the dispersant operation. Their observer status should be authorized by the Unified Command on the basis of their position as a stakeholder in the outcome of the operation. Observers might include corporate officials, agency

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representatives, political officials, scientists, trustees, interest group representatives, and so forth.

3410.2 Dispersant Application

The Spray Aircraft or Vessel or "Sprayer" is the delivery system of the dispersants to the oil slick. The dispersant application can be either water-borne or airborne depending on the size of the spill and/or dispersant operation complexity. In both cases the "sprayer" reports to and receives tasking from the spotter aircraft. Because dispersant operations can be executed in multiple geographic areas due to the spreading and breakup of the slick, multiple "sprayer" aircraft or vessels may be needed.

3410.3 Procedures for Temporary Flight Restrictions

Due to the presence of major and several regional airports in this area, it is necessary to be aware of possible interference with airspace even for a ‘routine overflight’. In all cases, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and/or nearest airport that could be affected should be contacted. NOTAMs (Notice to Airmen) or similar advisories can be posted/broadcasted by the FAA to alert aviators of possible environmental hazards. Likewise, response personnel and media engaged in assessment or follow-up surveillance of a spill site, need to be fully aware of FAA or DOD controlled airspace and any hazards or restrictions that may exist.

Who can request a TFR?

A Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) may be requested by various entities, including: military commands; federal security/intelligence agencies; regional directors of the Office of Emergency Planning, Civil Defense State Directors; civil authorities directing or coordinating organized relief air operations (e.g., Office of Emergency Planning; law enforcement agencies; US Forest Service; state aeronautical agencies); State Governor; FAA Flight Standards District Office, aviation event organizers, or sporting event officials.

Different Types of TFR’s.

The FAA issues TFR’s under the following regulations: 1) Section 91.137, Temporary Flight Restrictions in the Vicinity of Disaster/Hazard Areas; 2) Section 91.139, Emergency Air Traffic Rules; 3) Section 91.141, Flight Restrictions in the Proximity of the Presidential and Other Parties; 4) Section 91.143, Flight Limitation in the Proximity of Space Flight Operations; 5) Section 91.145, Management of Aircraft Operations in the Vicinity of Aerial Demonstrations and Major Sporting Events; and 6) Section 99.7, Special Security Instructions.

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Who can issue a TFR?

FAA Headquarters or the Directors of Terminal or En Route and Oceanic Area Operations (or their designee) have jurisdiction over the area concerned may issue a TFR.

In Puerto Rico, contact the Combine and Route Radar Approach Facility (CERAP) to request a TFR: San Juan CERAP (FAA) 787-253-8664 787-253-8665

The Air Branch is responsible for facilitating the issuance of a TFR.

The following link provides more info: http://www.faa.gov.

3410.4 Permanent Area Restrictions

Permanent air restrictions can be processed through the Federal Aviation Administration using the procedures outlined in the 3410.3. The IC/UC should work with the FAA in implementing permanent area restrictions on a case by case basis.

3420 Air Support

The Air Support Group Supervisor (ASGS) is primarily responsible for supporting aircraft and aircrews. This includes: 1) providing fuel and other supplies; 2) providing maintenance and repair of aircraft; 3) keeping records of aircraft activity, and 4) providing enforcement of safety regulations. The ASGS reports to the AOBD.

3420.1 Airports and Helibases

Airports and Helibases have been identified and mapped on within the Geographic Response Plan. Additionally, a list can be found in Section 5220.8.

3420.2 Helospots

Helospots have been identified and mapped on within the Geographic Response Plan. Additionally, a list can be found in Section 5220.8.

3420.3 Aircraft Providers

[This Section is reserved for development by the AC]

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3420.4 Fuel and Maintenance Services

[This Section is reserved for development by the AC]

3420.5 Air Traffic Control Procedures

[This Section is reserved for development by the AC]

3500 Staging Areas

Staging Areas serve as a location where incident personnel and equipment are assigned awaiting tactical assignment. Staging areas are managed by the OSC.

3510 Pre-Indentified Staging Areas

Potential Staging Areas have been identified in the Geographic Response Plan.

3520 Security

All Staging Areas should include perimeter security to prohibit un-authorized entry and safety to the workers. Security needs will be dependent on incident specific operations.

3600 Wildlife

The Wildlife Branch Director is responsible for minimizing wildlife injuries during spill responses; coordinating early aerial and ground reconnaissance of the wildlife at the spill site and reporting results to the SUL; advising on wildlife protection strategies, including diversionary booming placements, in-situ burning, and chemical countermeasures; removing oiled carcasses, employing wildlife hazing measures as authorized in the IAP; and recovering and rehabilitating impacted wildlife. A central Wildlife Processing Center should be identified and maintained for evidence tagging, transportation, veterinary services, treatment and rehabilitation storage, and other support needs. The activities of private wildlife care groups, including those employed by the RP, will be overseen and coordinated by the Wildlife Branch Director.

3610 Fish and Wildlife Protection Options

In addition to wildlife initially impacted after the release or spill, continued exposure should be considered in planning due to migrating wildlife re-entering areas during the clean-up activities. Several options available to the FOSC include hazing and capture/re- release. Any such measures should be evaluated through the Environmental Unit with appropriate recommendations made in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

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Following an oil spill, it may be necessary to initiate a deterrence or hazing program that disperses and excludes unoiled or oiled/injured wildlife from contaminated areas to reduce mortality. If warranted, deterrence activities are initiated as soon as possible following an oil spill to prevent animals from establishing or continuing regular use patterns within a contaminated area. Deterrent devices used to disperse wildlife include both visual and auditory techniques, using both simple and sophisticated devices in order to respond to the unique habits of different species, surrounding environments, and the spill situations. Careful consideration should be given in the selection and placement of deterrence devices to prevent driving unoiled wildlife into oiled areas. In some cases, the USFWS may recommend that the FOSC seek the assistance of US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Wildlife Services to help haze wildlife away from areas contaminated with oil and away from oiled wildlife/carcasses.

Fish deterrence techniques may include use of light, sound, smell, bubble curtains of air and herding nets to herd fish away from hazard areas.

Pre-emptive capture includes the capture, handling, transportation, short-term holding and release of healthy, uncontaminated wildlife. Prior to initiating a pre-emptive capture effort, it is essential to establish a release site or a holding facility and a release plan. Pre-emptive capture is recommended when there is a high potential for oiling sensitive wildlife species that are not easily hazed. However, this secondary response option has limited application based on species-specific criteria. The primary concerns when conducting pre-emptive capture are human and animal safety and minimizing transportation and holding times.

Safety of the animal should focus on stress reduction as follows: • Have equipment necessary to handle and transport animals as quickly and efficiently as possible; • Minimize the number of vessels, aircraft, all-terrain vehicles, etc. to herd and capture animals in a given area; • Avoid unnecessary noise and disturbance during capture efforts; • Never pursue the animals to the point of exhaustion; and • Minimize human contact with the animals except to provide veterinary care.

Nets, electrofishing and anesthetizing agents (e.g.,Tricaine Methanesulfonate) may be used to capture and remove fish to non-hazardous waters of similar temperature and chemistry.

Various protection options are available when responding to an oil or hazmat release. The Geographic Response Plan identifies the prioritized protection areas.

Refer to the Fish and Wildlife Response Plan Annex for additional information.

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3620 Recovery

Under the direction of the Wildlife Branch Director, the Wildlife Recovery Group Supervisor is responsible for coordinating the search for collection and field tagging of dead and alive impacted wildlife and transporting them to the processing center(s). This group should coordinate with the Situation Unit in conducting aerial and group surveys of wildlife populations in the vicinity of the spill. They should also deploy acoustic and visual wildlife hazing equipment, as needed.

3620.1 Wildlife Recovery Operations

Capture of birds will only be attempted by qualified personnel with USFWS oversight. Impacted wildlife are highly unpredictable and can inflict serious injuries to a responder; accordingly, proper personal protective equipment shall be used when capturing or handling impacted wildlife. In some cases, the USFWS may recommend that the FOSC seek the assistance of the USDA APHIS Wildlife Services to help with wildlife recovery operations. Safety must be accorded the highest priority throughout the capture and transport process. Migratory birds are susceptible to stress; handling, noise and visual stress should be minimized.

Teamwork is essential in capture operations. As they lose their waterproofing, oiled birds move to shore, first preening on open beaches and river banks and later hiding under cover. Birds in this condition can be retrieved in teams of two or three people on foot with radio communication approaching quietly from water’s edge and blocking access to water. This technique is most effective before dawn. Birds can then be captured using long-handled dip nets, towels, or picked up by hand. Birds should never be chased to exhaustion.

Certain birds may be baited in close by “chumming” with fish or squid and captured with a long-handled net. Several species may also be effectively captured from a boat with a netgun within 10-15 meter range. Cannon, rocket and drop nets may be effective, when used with baiting techniques. Swim or walk-in traps may also prove effective, but must be regularly monitored.

3620.2 Recovery Processing

Once birds are captured they should be removed from the netting and placed in towels, sheets or netting over the entire bird. Wings must be folded normally against the body. Care must be taken to avoid the bills and talons of large birds such as herons and raptors. A reverse body hold is recommended for large birds. Always hold the bird below waist level and away from the face. Always carefully handle the birds to minimize damage to feathers.

Each captured bird should be accompanied by a form with the following information: capture boat and personnel; date, time and location of capture; technique used to

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capture the animal; amount of oil in the area and whether the bird was observed or captured in the oil; behavior at capture, e.g., aggressive, lethargic, comatose; and, description of the bird, i.e., sex, age, distinguishing marks.

After transport, birds should be immediately examined by an attending veterinarian or other qualified personnel. If a treatment center is not in close proximity, it may be necessary to perform initial treatment at the collection site, such as clearing mouth and nostrils of oil; rehydrating the bird; checking for signs of oil toxicity, pining a cloth around the birds body to prevent hypothermia; and placing the bird into a transport container and avoiding disturbance, except to hydrate.

3620.3 Carcass Retrieval and Processing

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is responsible for the disposition of all migratory birds, dead or alive. For all spills, a primary response goal is to prevent continued or additional contamination of wildlife as a result of predation. All bird carcasses should be retrieved and delivered to collection or morgue sites directed by the USFWS personnel to prevent oil from entering the food chain. Each carcass should be accompanied by a form containing the date and place of collection, the name of the collector, and if known, the species collected. Forms accompanying the carcass should be kept in a plastic storage bag for protection. An indelible pen or pencil should be used for labeling. If the carcass is not collected, a form should still be filled out and submitted to the USFWS collection or morgue site including a brief explanation for not collecting the specimen. Place retrieved carcasses in a plastic bag, one carcass per bag only. Place the completed retrieval information form in a zip-lock bag, place it in the bag with the carcass, and tie the plastic bag shut for delivery to the Wildlife Recovery Area / morgue. Carcasses should be kept cool, but not frozen during transport to the morgue.

3630 Wildlife Rehab

The Wildlife Rehabilitation Group is responsible for receiving oiled wildlife at the processing center; recording essential information; collecting necessary samples; and conducting triage, stabilization, treatment, transport and rehabilitation of oiled animals. See Section 9440 for Wildlife Rehabilitation points of contact, listed under Fish & Wildlife and Marine Environmental Non-Governmental Organizations.

3630.1 Wildlife Rehab Operations

The capture and treatment or rehabilitation of wildlife contaminated by oil is implemented as the last resort for protecting wildlife. Oiled wildlife rehabilitation includes all elements related to capture, handling, transportation, stabilization, cleaning, care, holding, and release. The goal of a capture and treatment effort is the release of healthy wildlife back into their natural environment. The decision to initiate such an effort must consider incident-specific criteria. The criteria must be based on the best available science and focus on the protection and maintenance of healthy wild

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populations of the species affected by the spill. Considerations for initiating an oiled wildlife capture and treatment program include: condition of the animal, weather, oil toxicity, time, species of animal, extent of oiling, care in captivity, location of treatment, available care, facility, release, zoonotic diseases, permits and euthanasia. There is no protocol available for capture, cleaning and treatment of oiled fish.

Rehabilitation operations will be organized and coordinated as facility and incident specific criteria dictate.

3630.2 Rehab Facilities

Rehabilitation facilities will be characterized as incident location dictates.

3630.3 Rehab Procedures

The US Fish and Wildlife Service’s policy titled Best Practices for Migratory Bird Care During Oil Spill Response (November 2003) is to be used in evaluating capture methods; making informed choices during spill responses; and evaluating oiled bird rehabilitation activities to improve field practices.

The following criteria will be used when considering and evaluating bird rehabilitators for conducting oiled-bird response.

 Hold all necessary permits for bird-related response activities;  Experience in the capture, treatment, and care of oiled birds;  Experience conducting bird-related response activities within the Incident Command System structure;  Ability to quickly mobilize to perform bird capture, field evaluation, stabilization and transport, including remote locations if necessary;  Access to appropriate facilities adequate for treating and housing oiled birds;  Ability to establish and operate bird intake, holding, and isolation areas within 12- 24 hours of wildlife response activation; and  Ability to establish and operate bird cleaning and pre-release areas within 48 hours of wildlife response activation.  Agreement with a licensed veterinarian, experienced in the treatment of oiled birds, to provide any necessary veterinary medical care.

3700 Reserved

3800 Reserved

3900 Reserved for Area/District

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4000 Planning

The Planning Section is responsible for the collection, evaluation and dissemination of tactical information related to the incident, and for the preparation and documentation of action plans. This section also maintains information on the current and forecasted situation, and on the status of resources assigned to the incident, including the Situation, Resources, Documentation, Demobilization, and Environmental Units, as well as Technical Specialists.

4100 Planning Section Organization

The Planning Section Organizational Chart is shown below in Figure 4-1. The actual size of the Planning Section will be based on the needs of the incident. Roles and responsibilities of the Planning Section and Planning Section Chief (PSC) can be found in the Incident Management Handbook and the Planning Section Chief Job Aid. The Planning Section plays a critical role in the transition from a reactive response to a proactive response. Regardless of the initial complexity of the incident, the Planning Section must look far beyond the current situation and anticipate future incident changes. The PSC must be aware of immediate challenges and those that lie on the horizon.

Planning Section Chief

Situation Unit

Resources Unit

Documentation Unit

Demobilization Unit

Maritime Transportation System Recovery Unit

Environmental Unit

Volunteer Unit

Technical Specialist(s)

Figure 4-1. Planning Section Organization

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4110 Planning Section Planning Cycle (Planning “P”) Figure 4-2 below provides a guide to the general responsibilities of the Planning Section during the Planning Process.

Facilitate meeting Facilitate meeting Provide Situation Briefing Clean up ICS-215 & Provide Situation Briefing make hard copies Review proposed strategy, tactics Confirm availability of & resource requirements for attendees resources Notify participants of Identify resource shortfalls Verify support for the Assure the strategy & tactics meeting location & proposed plan time comply with IC/UC objectives Document decisions &

Meet with Operations to Develop determine strategies, Preparing components of

tactics & resource the IAP Tactics for the Planning requirements Meeting Planning Meeting Review completed Complete ICS-215 IAP for Meeting Notify meeting participants correctness

Preparing IAP Prep Provide IAP to for the Setup meeting room & IC/UC for review Tactics Approval and approval Facilitate meeting CommandM ti Provide Situation Briefing & General Receive work tasks & Setup briefing Staff assignments Operation area Meeting / R l fli t & l if Provide Situation IC / UC New Setup Meeting Room Briefing Develop/ Execute Plan Ops Facilitate meeting Period Distribute copies Update & Assess Provide recorder to of IAP Objectives Progress document decisions Meeting Facilitate briefing

Di t ib t d t Initial UC

Setup meeting room Meeting Monitor progress of implementing

Facilitate Meeting the IAP

Provide recorder to Incident Measure/ensure progress against

document discussion Brief stated objectives Maintain Situation and Resource Facilitate ICS-201 brief Initial Response status Obtain ICS-201 & distribute to RESL & SITL Notification

Check -in Incident/Eve Receive IC/UC Briefing

Activate Plans Section

Organize & brief

Figure 4-2. Planning Section’s Planning “P”

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4120 Planning Section Layout

When an incident’s complexity or size exceeds the capacity of Sector San Juan’s Command Center, the command and control of the incident will be shifted to an Incident Command Post. This threshold is typically met during a Type 3 Incident. Figure 4-3 is a generic layout for the Planning Section. For incidents that require a large planning organization it is important to have adequate space.

Resources Situation

Maritime Displays Transportation Environmental System

Documentation Technical Specialist(s)

Demobilization Planning Chief

Entrance

Figure 4-3. Example Planning Section layout

4130 Meeting Schedule

Once the Operational Period is set by the UC/IC, the Planning Section Chief will determine the meeting schedule. This is necessary to ensure that all steps in the planning “P” are accomplished and to allow sufficient time for completion of an Incident Action Plan (IAP) prior to the next Operational Period.

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Example: At approximately 0700 the Incident Commander tells their Command and General Staff that the start of the next Operational Period will begin at 1800 (eleven hours from now). The Planning Section Chief works backwards from 1800 (Figure 4-4) to determine when each step in the planning process needs to start in order to work through the process and ensure the timely delivery of the IAP.

Should start NLT 1330

Preparing for

the Planning Planning Should start NLT 1230 Tactics Meeting Should start NLT 1530 Meeting Meeting

Preparing IAP Prep for Tactics & Should start NLT 1030 Meeting Approval Should start NLT 1730

Command & General Staff Operations Meeting / Briefing Op Period begins at 1800 Should start NLT 0800 Briefing IC / UC New Develop/ Execute Plan & Ops Update Assess Progress Period Objectives IC/UC establish time for the Operational Period Meeting

to start at 1800 Initial UC Meeting Incident Brief ICS 201 Initial Response

Notification

Incident/Event

Figure 4-4. Example of the Operational Planning Process.

4200 Situation

The Situation Unit is responsible for the collection and evaluation of incident information, maintaining a situation display, and forecasting the incident evolution. This responsibility includes compiling information regarding the weather, currents, incident

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location, staging areas, and effectiveness of mitigating strategies. If the incident is an oil spill or hazardous materials release, information should also be collected regarding the type and amount spilled, recovered, current location, anticipated trajectories, and impacts on natural resources. Roles and responsibilities of the Situation Unit Leader (SITL) can be found in the IMH and the Situation Unit Leader Job Aid.

Situation Unit Leader

209/SITREP Writer

Display Processor(s)

Field Observer(s)

Figure 4-5. Situation Unit Organization.

4200.1 209/SITREP Writer

The Situation Report (SITREP) Writer is responsible for drafting, updating, and sending the ICS-209 (Incident Response Summary) to Command Staff and CG District Seven Incident Management Team (IMT). See Section 4250.1 below for more information regarding the ICS-209. Refer to Section 4250.1 for additional information.

4200.2 Display Processor(s)

Display Processors are responsible for the display of incident status obtained from Field Observers, resource status reports, aerial/satellite photographs and infrared data. Refer to the GRP for sensitive area maps and protection strategies which contains information necessary for this Unit. See the IMH for additional roles and responsibilities.

4200.3 Field Observer(s)

Field Observers are responsible for collecting situation information from personal observations at the incident scene. See the IMH for additional roles and responsibilities.

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4210 Chart/Map of Area

See the Geographic Response Plan for detailed regional maps. Also, charts for the COTP AOR are located in the CG’s Situation Unit Go-Kit.

4220 Weather/Tides/Currents

Seasonal weather patterns may affect the planning and operational aspects of a response. Detailed weather information and forecasts can be obtained from a variety of sources:

National Weather Service: The National Weather Service (NWS) is the primary source of weather data, forecasts, and warnings for the United States. Television weathercasters and private meteorology companies prepare their forecasts using this information. The NWS is the official voice for issuing warnings during life-threatening weather situations which means immediate access to all available warnings for the United States, including the latest information on tornadoes, hurricanes, severe thunderstorms, flash floods, flood, winter storms, special marine weather events and more. The Marine Weather page forecasts for U.S. Oceans and Lakes, including real-time buoy observations.

National Ocean Service Data Explorer: National Ocean Service Data Explorer provides "one stop shopping" for images and data from a number of offices. These images and data are offered by theme (e.g., coastal aerial photography, low resolution nautical charts, coastal survey maps, environmental sensitivity index atlases, hydrographic survey outlines, historical, etc.)

NOAA Tides & Currents: NOAA Tides and Currents provides real time and predicted/forecasted tides, currents, water levels, temperatures, and other coastal data, as well as various applications to display this information.

National Data Buoy Center (NDBC): The National Data Buoy Center provides high quality meteorological/environmental data in real time from automated observing systems that include buoys and a Coastal-Marine Automated Network (C-MAN) in the open-ocean and coastal zone surrounding the United States.

4230 Situation Unit Displays An Incident Situation Display should be established and maintained by the Situation Unit as soon as possible. It should be displayed in a highly visible and easily accessible location, in close proximity to the Planning Section and easily accessible to the

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Operations Section. Please see the Situation Status Display for an example display layout.

The purpose of the Situation Display is to establish a visual story of what is happening on the incident. At a minimum, the display should include:

 Map/Chart of incident location  The current incident objectives  Summary of the status of the incident. This includes information on the incident itself (i.e. numbered of people/wildlife injured/dead, infrastructure damage, waterways, etc.) and information on response resources (i.e. number of vessels)  The current situation (i.e. incident boundaries, weather, tides, currents, etc.)  Predictions and potential impacts of what could happen if weather does not cooperate and/or mitigation strategies do not have the desired outcome  Schedule of meeting times and locations

Ensure the accuracy of situation information and that the information is current. A SITL has done a good job with maps, charts and other displays if responders are coming to the Leader for more information. This is especially true if the OSC uses these products to outline tactical plans.

The Situation Unit will also have to give a situation brief prior to every meeting. These briefs should include at a minimum:

 The perimeter of the incident;  Operation Section organizational boundaries (i.e. divisions, branches);  Established support facilities;  Key geographic features;  Wind direction and speed;  Tides and currents (if appropriate); and  Success of mitigation measures.

4240 On-Scene Command and Control (OSC2)

4240.1 Marine Information for Safety and Law Enforcement (MISLE) System

The MISLE system features an integrated crisis management system designed to provide real time (or near-time) response and planning information to a UC. It includes electronic forms using a Microsoft Access relational database, a Geographic Information System (GIS) situation display, and a web-based intranet system for disseminating information.

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4240.2 Geographic Information System

The GIS Specialist, usually someone from NOAA, is responsible for compiling updated trajectory information and providing various map products to the incident command.

4250 Required Operational Reports

Throughout the response, numerous operational reports will be developed for formal dissemination of information and archival reasons. Some reports are required by regulation and others are required by Coast Guard Districts.

4250.1 Incident Response Summary (ICS-209)

The Incident Response Status Summary Form (ICS-209) is the responsibility of the Situation Unit. This form should be updated and maintained by the Situation Unit personnel and posted on the situation display. It should also be provided to the Command Staff as it gives a basic summary of the response operations and contains a lot of information which can be used while planning for the next operational period.

The ICS-209 has replaced the SITREP at many Coast Guard units including Sector San Juan as directed by D7. The ICS-209 Form contains a plethora of information including incident summary, future outlook/goals/needs, personnel status/injuries, infrastructure damage, equipment resources, etc. There are also various attachments available for different incident types such as Oil/Hazmat, SAR, Marine Disaster, etc.

4250.2 POLREPS

Pollution Reports (POLREPS) shall be submitted in accordance with the requirements outlined in Volume VI, Chapter 7.B.5.b of the Marine Safety Manual. The POLREP format can be found in Volume VII of the Marine Safety Manual, Figure 7-7.

4250.3 Marine Transportation System Executive Summary

The Marine Transportation System (MTS) Executive Summary Report is created through the Common Access Report Tool (CART). It is typically provided by the Maritime Transportation System Recovery Unit (MTSRU) and included as an attachment to the ICS-209. For more information regarding CART and the MTS Executive Summary Report see Section 4600 Maritime Transportation System Recovery.

4300 Resources

The Resources Unit is responsible for maintaining the status of all resources (primary and support) at an incident. This is achieved through the development and

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maintenance of a master list of all resources used during the incident. The Resources Unit Leader (RESL) position is perhaps the most challenging positions within the ICS organization. The RESL is responsible for maintaining the check-in, and tracking the current status (assigned, available, out of service) and location of all resources at an incident. The effectiveness and efficiency of the response is directly impacted by the how well the Resources Unit performs. To accomplish their responsibilities the RESL is reliant on everyone else involved in the response to support their resource tracking needs. However, the most critical relationship is between the RESL and the OSC. Roles and responsibilities of the Resource Unit Leader can be found in the IMH and the Resources Unit Leader Job Aid.

Resources Unit

Check-in/Status Recorder

Figure 4-6. Resources Unit Organization

4300.1 Check-in/Status Recorder

Resource Check-in/Status recorders are responsible for ensuring all assigned resources are accounted for throughout the incident. See the IMH for additional roles and responsibilities.

4310 Resource Management Procedures

This section outlines the responsibilities for members of the resources unit in managing response resources for the Planning Section.

4310.1 Check-in Procedures

Check-in recorders are responsible for ensuring all personnel are properly accounted for as they report to an incident. During the early stages of a response when large numbers of resources are arriving, check-in locations are usually established in many different locations to handle the influx of resources (e.g., ICP, Staging Areas, Base/Camps, Helibases). Check-in recorders are needed at each check-in location to ensure that each resource assigned to a unit is accounted for. The Check–in List (ICS- 211) will be used to record the necessary check-in information. Check-in recorders at these locations then forward the completed ICS-211 forms to the Resources Unit as soon as possible. The Resources Unit maintains a master list of all equipment and personnel that have reported to the incident and is responsible for establishing a visual resource tracking system, often using the ICS T-Card System.

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4310.2 Resource Ordering

In addition to tracking of resources, the Resources Unit is responsible for assisting the Operations and Logistics Section Chiefs with identification and ordering of resources available for response to oil spills or hazardous substance releases. The Resources Unit is responsible for preparing the Resource Assignment List (ICS-204), Resource Request (ICS-213RR) and the Operational Planning Worksheet (ICS-215) for the Planning Meeting (refer to page 3-7 of the Incident Management Handbook for specific guidance).

Resource Unit Role in Demobilization

Demobilization is an orderly and planned process and the Resources Unit has an important role in ensuring that the process is a smooth one. Resources that are scheduled for demobilization are placed under a Header Card labeled DEMOB. Once the Demobilization Unit Leader has advised the RESL that the resource is released, the T-card is updated with the demobilization information and then it is sent to the Documentation Unit Leader as part of the incident’s historical record.

4400 Documentation

The Documentation Unit ensures that each section maintains and provides appropriate documentation. The Documentation Unit is essential to properly collecting, organizing, and maintaining custody of materials during and following the incident response. Government expenses must be properly documented in order to recover costs. This will serve to provide the responsible party with an accurate accounting and, in the event litigation is necessary, to provide concise, accurate, and admissible evidence. The National Pollution Funds Center (NPFC) has published a Technical Operating Procedures (TOPs) for Resource Documentation to provide instructions and formats for the preparation and submission of resources and cost documentation for the purpose of cost recovery. Roles and responsibilities of the Documentation Unit can be found in the IMH and the Documentation Unit Leader Job Aid.

4410 Services Provided

It is the responsibility of the Documentation Unit to provide the following services to Incident Command personnel:

 Collect, file, and segregate all activity records for future archival reference. Relay any challenges and difficulties to the Planning Section Chief.  Reproduce copies of originals in response to official requests approved by Planning Section Chief.  Collect copies of supplementary plans from support agencies involved.  Provide research support to Liaison Officer and Public Information Officer.

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Complying with cost documentation requirements can become complex, but two methods have been identified by the NPFC to help ease the burden:

Pollution Incident Daily Resource Reporting System (PIDRRS) is a series of forms, instructions, and submission schedules, described in detail in the TOPs. It is based on the use of Standard Rates, which are published dollar rates for particular personnel resources, services, or products.

The following rate schedules apply for various resources:

(a) Contractors use rates as prescribed in their BOA or as agreed to with the Contracting Officer; (b) Coast Guard Units use standard rates found in Commandant Instruction 7310.0 (series); and (c) Other Government agencies may have a publication listing their standard rates, and if so should provide this to the OSC. If not, that agency should execute a Pollution Removal Funding Agreement (PRFA) with the OSC. See Section 6250 PRFA for additional information.

An NPFC-approved alternate system for government agencies must be an existing system for documenting activities and costs, and must be approved by the NPFC in advance.

4420 Administrative File Organization

Establishing an administrative filing system depends on the complexity of the incident, as well as the potential for future litigation. Typically, the person assigned to the Documentation Unit Leader position will be experienced in the management of such a task. Assistants should review the Incident Management Handbook and the Documentation Unit Leader Job Aid for additional information.

4500 Demobilization

The Demobilization Unit is responsible for developing the Incident Demobilization Plan and assisting sections and units to ensure an orderly, safe and cost effective demobilization of personnel and equipment is accomplished from the incident.

The Demobilization Unit Leader (DMOB) must maintain liaison with the Resource Unit Leader who maintains the latest information on resources that are currently on the incident and those which will be required for future operational periods. This relationship is critical to ensure that all resources are released in a methodical way that maintains the integrity of resource accountability and does not impact the continuing response efforts.

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The orderly release of incident resources is the entire command team’s responsibility. However, it is the Demobilization Unit’s job to set an orderly plan in motion and to ensure that the plan is followed. Effective management of demobilization is critical to the incremental downsizing of incident resources.

Responsibilities of the Demobilization Unit Leader include:

 The orderly release of all resources (equipment and personnel)  Establishing a Demobilization Plan  Coordinating and supporting the implementation of the Demobilization Plan  Preparing Demobilization Check-out forms (ICS-221-CG) for each resource being released  Keep the Planning Section Chief apprised of the demobilization progress  As requested by the Planning Section Chief, attend planning meetings and briefs to provide information on the Demobilization Plan

Additional roles and responsibilities of the Demobilization Unit can be found in the Incident Management Handbook.

4510 Demobilization Plan Content and Sample Plan

The Demobilization Plan should consist of the following:

 General Information o Incident Commander/Unified Command expectations o Safety considerations o Directions to the Section Chiefs  Responsibilities o Section Chiefs . Determine excess resources . Establish tentative release date and time for excess resources o Demobilization Unit Leader  Release Priorities o Work with the Incident Commander/Unified Command to determine release priorities (consider) . Type of resource . Cost . Personnel welfare (safety and rest) . Needs of the responding agencies . Home unit of the resource (out-of-area vs. local)  Release Procedures  Incident Commander/Unified Command Approval

The Demobilization Plan should be distributed at least 24 hours prior to the release of the first resource. The following should receive a copy of the Demobilization Plan:

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 Incident Commander/Unified Command;  Command and General Staff;  Resources Unit Leader; and  Documentation Unit (original copy).

See the Sample Demobilization Plan for an example plan to follow.

4520 Demobilization Process

Step I: All unit leaders in Planning, Logistics and Finance/Administration identify any surplus resources at least 24 hours in advance of their anticipated demobilization time. The Resources Unit Leader will work with the Operations Section Chief to identify operational resources.

Step II: Surplus resources that have been identified for each Section should be given to the Section Chief who will then forward the tentative list of surplus resources to the Planning Section Demobilization Unit.

Step III: The Demobilization Unit will compile a Tentative Release List of surplus resources from all Sections and send them to the Incident Commander/Unified Command via the Planning Section Chief.

Step IV: Incident Commander/Unified Command approves the list of resources to be demobilized.

Step V: Approved demobilization list is sent to the Resources Unit and to the appropriate Section Chiefs.

Step VI: Section Chiefs notify the resources under their control that they have been approved for demobilization and the procedures to follow.

Step VII: Demobilization Unit ensures that the check out process is followed.

Step VIII: Demobilization Unit sends completed Demobilization Check-out Forms (ICS- 221-CG) to the Documentation Unit for the historical record.

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4600 Maritime Transportation System Recovery

Maritime Transportation System Recovery Unit

Bridge Status

Facility Status

Vessel Status

Waterways Status

Figure 4-7. Maritime Transportation System Recovery Unit Organization

The Maritime Transportation System Recovery Unit (MTSRU) will function alongside the Resources, Situation, Documentation and Demobilization units. The MTSRU will track and report on the status of the Maritime Transportation System (MTS), understand critical recovery pathways, recommend courses of action, and provide all MTS stakeholders with an avenue of input to the response organization. The MTSRU should be prominent in the regular ICS planning cycle, including the situational brief, setting incident objectives, and allocating response resources. Roles and responsibilities of the MTSRU can be found in the IMH and the Maritime Transportation System Recovery Unit Leader (MTSL) Job Aid.

The daily operational planning cycle should include a precise focus on MTS infrastructure. Specifically, the situation brief should include the set of Essential Elements of Information (EEIs) to quantify the status of MTS for the affected Ports in the AOR. Operation period objectives should include emphasis on MTS infrastructure status and recovery priorities.

The complete list of EEIs for the AOR are included in the Common Assessment and Report Tool available at: https://cart.uscg.mil/ (login required). The information contained in CART assists the MTSRU in making MTS Recovery recommendations to the Unified Command and facilitates MTS Recovery Operations by:

 Providing timely and accurate information on pre-incident conditions in a Sector Area of Responsibility;

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 Comparing baseline data and post incident data to characterize the extent of the impact on the MTS;  Auto-generating the MTS Executive Summary Report in various formats to ease the sharing of data with all MTS stakeholders; and  Use of web-based format facilitates transmission and sharing of MTS Recovery Status and Impact reports.

CART can also draft an MTS Executive Summary Report. This report is a great tool for passing concise reports on the status of the MTS Recovery efforts up the CG and DHS chains of command. It includes key information such as a Port/Incident Summary, MTS impacts, MTS recovery actions, vessels in queue, waterways management actions, and future plans.

4700 Environmental, Volunteer, and Technical Specialists

Certain incidents or events may require additional units within the Planning Section such as an Environmental Unit, Volunteer Unit, or Technical Specialists who have specialized knowledge and expertise. Technical Specialists may function within the Planning Section or may be assigned wherever their services will be best utilized.

4710 Environmental Unit

The Environment Unit is responsible for environmental matters associated with the response, including strategic assessment, modeling, surveillance, and environmental monitoring and permitting. The Environment Unit Leader (EUL) prepares environmental data for the Situation Unit. Normally, the NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator will be included and located within the Environmental Unit if not assigned as Unit Leader. Technical Specialists are frequently assigned to the Environmental Unit and may also include Response Technologies, Trajectory Analysis, Weather Forecast, Resources at Risk, Shoreline Cleanup Assessment, Historical/Cultural Resources, and Disposal Technical Specialists. Roles and responsibilities of the Environmental Unit can be found in the IMH and the Environmental Unit Leader Job Aid. See the GRP for specific environmental information and considerations for the COTP AOR.

4720 Volunteer Unit

After a major pollution incident, especially one that receives extensive press coverage, members of the local communities have demonstrated their concern by arriving at the sites of oil spills and volunteering to participate in efforts to clean up affected areas. The volunteers often arrive in large numbers and are usually untrained in oil spill response and clean up. Utilization of volunteers is subject to the guidance in National Contingency Plan (NCP), 40 CFR 300.185. generally, volunteers will not be used during federally funded responses without the permission of the OSC. A volunteer’s unknown background, a potentially confusing chain of command, and liability issues preclude the use of volunteers in most situations. Should the Unified Command decide to use

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volunteers obtain Coast Guard or other legal counsel. State and local agencies may utilize volunteers in accordance with their own policies.

No governmental organizations collaborate with first responders, governments at all levels, and other agencies and organizations providing relief services to sustain life, reduce physical and emotional distress, and promote recovery of disaster victims when assistance is not available from other sources. The American Red Cross is an NGO that provides relief at the local level and also coordinates the Mass Care element of Emergency Support Function #6. The National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NVOAD) is a consortium of more than 30 recognized national organizations of volunteers’ active in disaster relief. Such entities provide significant capabilities to incident management and response efforts at all levels. Community-Based Organizations (CBO’s) receive government funding to provide essential public health services. For example, the wildlife rescue and rehabilitation activities conducted during a pollution emergency are often carried out by local nonprofit organizations and individuals working with natural resource trustee agencies.

A gratuitous service is provided without any expectation of compensation. The distinction between individuals providing volunteer services and those providing gratuitous services is important primarily in determining the type of governmental liability of injury to the individuals and accountability for harms caused by the individuals. Federal law contains two important prohibitions regarding governmental use of voluntary services. First, it bans government officers and employees from accepting voluntary services for the government except for certain emergencies (Unified Command approval). Second, it bans government officers and employees from employing personal services in excess of that authorized by law defined under 31 US Code 1342. The purpose of the statutory prohibition is to avoid situations that might generate future claims for compensation which might be in excess of a Federal agency’s funds.

4720.1 Volunteer Coordination and Responsibilities

The Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for managing and overseeing all aspects of volunteer participation, including recruitment, induction and deployment. The Volunteer Coordination is part of the Planning Section and reports to the Resources Unit Leader.

Responsibilities include: • Coordinate with the Resource Unit to determine where volunteers are needed • Identify any necessary skills and training needs • Verify minimum skill/training required for volunteer assignment with the Safety Officer and assigned group leaders • Identify, if needed, any necessary stand-by contractors for various training needs (example: HAZWOPER, etc.). Order through Logistics Section. • Coordinate nearby or on-site training as part of the deployment process • Identify and secure other equipment, materials and supplies, as needed

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• Induct (on-scene) convergent volunteers • Activate other volunteers or organizations on file with SF Area Committee • Recruit additional volunteers. Maintain status with Resource Unit Leader • Coordinate with Logistics Section for volunteer housing and messing as needed • Assist volunteers with other special needs

4720.2 Response Assistance Assignments

Utilization of volunteers is subject to guidance in National Contingency Plan (NCP), 40 CFR 300.185 which requires identification of functions for volunteer participation during response actions which should generally not involve physical removal or remedial activities. Volunteers will be assigned based on expertise and interest. The Area Committee has identified the following positions and function suitable for volunteer participation: • Check-in/Status Recorder (Resources Unit) • Beach reconnaissance patrols/Notification of injured wildlife (Planning Section) • Demobilization Check-out (Demob Unit Leader) • Community Liaison (Liaison Officer) • Public relations administrative support (Information Officer) • Personnel support functions (Logistics Section) • Facility support functions (ICP, Staging Area, Camps) (Logistics Section) • Wildlife cleaning and rehabilitation (Operations Section) • Others as specific incident characteristics allow

Wildlife cleaning and rehabilitation will be supervised and managed by DOI or its delegated representative agency/organization as part of the Operations Section.

Where the OSC is directing, using, or controlling volunteers, governmental liability for the health and safety of the volunteers is contingent upon such issues as the level of supervision and control exercised by the FOSC over the activities of the volunteer and the status of the individual. The FOSC may face personal liability to the volunteer where the harm or injury was caused y FOSC actions conducted outside the scope of authority.

4720.3 Volunteer Training

In accordance with the guidelines of the NCP, the FOSC is responsible to provide for the health and safety of all workers. OSHA regulations require specific initial training of works prior to their engagement in hazardous waste operations or emergency response that could cause exposure to safety and health hazards. The level of training may vary with the worker’s job junction and responsibilities. OSHA regulation 29 CFR 1910.120 dictates the level of HAZWOPER training required for response duties assigned. Volunteers involved in the post-emergency response phases of an oil spill will require hazardous materials awareness training. Volunteers should not be assigned duties in

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which exposure to gross amounts of oil/hazardous material could be expected. But some support activities may encounter/discover areas of contamination (beach reconnaissance, wildlife rehabilitation, etc.).

Instead, volunteers can fall under “De Minimis” exception. Under OSHA Directive CPL 2-2.51 and OSHA Standards Interpretation and Compliance Letters (dated 02/13/1992), “a minimum of four hours [training] would be appropriate in most situations.” Ensure any training requirements have consensus review by the Safety Officer and Legal Officer.

Persons completing appropriate training are to be given written certification and documented in the response archive file.

4730 Hazardous Materials Technical Specialists

4730.1 Toxicologist

A Toxicologist is a specialist who studies the nature, adverse effects, symptoms, mechanisms, treatment and detection of poisons.

4730.2 Product Specialist

A Product Specialist is a trained professional that is knowledgeable about the specific hazardous substance product that was or has the potential to be released, and in particular the chemical changes that may occur when it is released into the environment.

4730.3 Certified Marine Chemist

Marine Chemists are paid consultants with the equipment and expertise to obtain temperature readings, check for the presence and concentrations of gases and, in some instances, provide needed advice to the fire fighting forces concerning the nature of chemical related hazards encountered.

The USCG, EPA and the OSHA require that a certificate issued by a Marine Chemist must be obtained before hot work or fire producing operations can be carried out in certain spaces aboard a marine vessel. The appropriate USCG Regulations are contained in 46 CFR 35.01-1(c)(1), 71.60-1(c)(1), 91.50-1(c)(1), 167.30-10(c)(1), and 189.50-1(c)(1). The appropriate OSHA regulations are contained in 29 CFR 1915.14.

In complying with both the USCG and OSHA regulations, the Marine Chemist applies the requirements contained in National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 306, Control of Gas Hazards on Vessels. This describes conditions that must exist

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aboard a marine vessel. A survey by the Marine Chemist ensures that these conditions are satisfied.

In addition, a Marine Chemist is able to perform similar evaluations on other than marine vessels where an unsafe environment exists for workers, or hot work is contemplated on a system that might contain residues of a flammable or combustible product or materials.

4730.4 Certified Industrial Hygienist

An Industrial Hygienist (IH) is a professional who is dedicated to the health and well being of workers or responders. Their expertise is used to determine if conditions are hazardous and can cause an adverse health effect on workers or the environment. Resources are available within the Coast Guard that can provide advice and support to the FOSC in the areas of industrial hygiene and occupational health. These resources are available through the following sources:

Sector San Juan Safety and Occupational Health Officer: Provides identification and evaluation of potentially hazardous conditions in the work environment and provides recommendations to unit commander and FOSCRs. The majority of efforts are directed upon surveillance of the work environment to ensure the protection of CG work force, public health and property.

CCGDSEVEN Safety and Occupational Health Officer: This person coordinates with unit personnel to implement and ensure the efficient functioning of mandated Safety and Occupational Health Programs and policies relating to benzene exposure reduction, hearing conservation, respiratory protection, hazard communication and others. This specialist is a trained Industrial Hygienist with a Marine Safety background.

National Strike Force Industrial Hygienist: Each Strike Team has an Industrial Hygienist on staff that provides industrial hygiene advice and limited field support for response activities. NSF support can be requested via a Request for Forces (RFF) to CG District Seven.

4730.5 Chemist or Chemical Engineer

A Chemist or Chemical Engineer is a trained and licensed professional that is knowledgeable in the development and application of manufacturing processes in which materials undergo changes in properties and that deals especially with the design and operation of plants and equipment to perform such work.

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4730.6 Sampling

The Sampling Specialist is responsible for providing a sample plan to coordinate collection, documentation, storage, transportation, and submittal of samples to appropriate laboratories for analysis or storage.

4740 Oil Technical Specialists

4740.1 Scientific Support Coordinator

NOAA provides SSCs to support FOSCs. The SSCs can provide a variety of technical support before and during an emergency response operation. In certain situations, the SSC could also act as the Environmental Unit Leader. See Section 9120 Federal On- Scene Coordinator’s Notifications for contact information.

SSC Pre-incident Support

 Act as liaison with the regional scientific community to determine the availability and ability of that community to respond to Sector San Juan requests for assistance which may be necessitated by spills of oil and hazardous materials.  Provide scientific and technical guidance to update existing response plans with respect to scientific support for spills of oil and hazardous substances in the region in which the incumbent is assigned.  Develop and maintain high-level contact with federal, state, and local agencies, academic institutions, industrial and other organizations with concerns related to spills of oil and hazardous substances.  Provide scientific and technical guidance in experimental design, data management, data analysis, and reporting for oil and hazardous materials spill response and research programs to insure continuity and the optimization of research opportunities.  Coordinate NOAA scientific research planning efforts concerning the fate and effects of spills with other federal, state, private, and international scientific research groups to maximize the use of logistics, to avoid duplication of effort and to combine all resources for research.

SSC Incident Support

 Coordinate all scientific response activities relative to the spill, by Federal, state, local and academic institutions.  Through coordination with other elements of the NOAA HAZMAT Division, provide the USCG with information regarding the movement of pollutants through computer trajectory modeling and observation, biological resources threatened by the spill, and geomorphological/biological vulnerability of threatened shorelines.

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 Set protection priorities related to threatened environmental resources to guide the US Coast Guard in their cleanup and containment efforts.  Ensure that all appropriate details of response plans are carried out for maximum utilization of resources and avoidance of duplications of efforts.  Ensure that all federal, state, and other groups with legal mandates regarding activities associated with spills have the opportunity to carry out their mandated responsibilities.  Evaluate the potential for accomplishing research and development projects during spill incidents and coordinate such efforts as deemed appropriate.

4740.2 Lightering

One of the most effective ways to mitigate or prevent an oil spill or hazardous material release is to remove all remaining cargo and unnecessary bunker fuel from the vessel. This is particularly useful when the risk of a hull breach is increasing due to changing environmental or physical conditions on the vessel. Vessel cargo/fuel may be lightered to another vessel, or lightered to mobile facilities ashore. Choosing which is most appropriate will depend on the location of the vessel and availability of each. Whichever is chosen, it is important to ensure the receiving vessel or facility is qualified to handle the lightered material and that any cargo/residue in hoses and holding tanks are compatible with lightered material. Furthermore, the effects on the stability of the vessel should be taken into account when lightering a vessel. While lightering may present benefits when attempting to re-float a vessel, it may also present additional structural stresses upon the vessel. It is important to work with naval architects as well as the person in charge of loading/offloading the vessel, who is frequently the Chief Officer or First Mate of the vessel.

4740.3 Salvage

The primary written guide on salvage operations is the US Navy Salvage Manual. Parties involved in a salvage response should refer to the manual for specific information relating to salvage techniques. See Section 9240 Additional Resources/OSROs for salvage company contact information; also see Section 3320 Salvage for more information.

Salvage efforts may be divided into three phases: stabilization, re-floating, and post-re- floating. During the stabilization phase, salvors take steps to limit further damage to the vessel and to keep the ship from being driven harder aground or broaching. Response leaders gather information and formulate a salvage plan; the plan specifies actions to be taken during the re-floating and post-re-floating phases of the salvage. The re-floating phase commences when the salvage plan is executed and ends when the ship begins to move from her strand. During post-re-floating, the vessel is secured and delivered to the designated port facility.

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4740.4 Shoreline Cleanup Assessment

Shoreline Cleanup Assessment Teams (SCATs) provide on-scene assessments of shoreline impacts. NOAA has a Shoreline Assessment Job Aid, which can aid the response organization in determining the extent of damage along various types of shoreline. Also see Section 1630 Cleanup Assessment Protocol.

4740.5 Natural Resource Damage Assessment (NRDA)

After an oil spill or hazardous substance release, response agencies like the EPA or the USCG clean up the substance and eliminate or reduce risks to human health and the environment. Unfortunately these efforts may not fully restore injured natural resources or address their lost uses by the public. Through the NRDA process, studies will be conducted to identify the extent of resources injuries, the best methods for restoring those resources, and the type and amount of restoration required. See Section 2430 Trustee Funding – NRDA.

4740.6 Specialized Monitoring of Applied Response Technologies (SMART)

SMART is used to scientifically monitor the use of dispersants, other chemical countermeasures, or in-situ burns. These operations however, because of their time sensitivity, shall not be delayed pending the arrival of SMART monitoring equipment or personnel.

SMART is used to collect scientific information for the Unified Command to provide a measurement of success in the operation and to improve the knowledge about non- mechanical recovery procedures. See Section 1680 SMART for more information regarding SMART protocols.

4740.7 Response Technologies (Dispersant, ISB, Bioremediation, Mechanical)

See Section 1640 Alternative Cleanup Technologies and 3200 Recovery and Protection for detailed response technology policy and procedures. See Section 9240 Additional Resources/OSROs for OSRO contact information.

4740.8 Decontamination

Decontamination is the process of removing or neutralizing contaminants that have accumulated on personnel and equipment.

Trained personnel in accordance with established standard operating procedures will perform decontamination. The Safety Officer will approve all decontamination

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procedures, equipment and stations. All workers must be decontaminated when leaving a contaminated area. All equipment and clothing from a contaminated area should be stored in a controlled area near the incident site until decontamination or proper disposal can be accomplished. Contaminated equipment such as containers, brushes, tools, etc., should be placed in labeled containers. Partially decontaminated clothing should be placed in plastic bags pending further decontamination or disposal. Respirators should be dismantled, washed and disinfected after each use. Suitable containment structures or portable containers will collect water used for tool and vehicle decontamination. Areas used for decontamination will be monitored for residual contamination. See Section 3280 Decontamination for additional information.

4740.9 Disposal

There are several disposal methods available for recovered oil or hazardous material. Each method is dependent on the physical state of the oil/hazmat which is directly related to how long the product has been exposed to the elements. These methods include reprocessing, burial, incineration, and asphalt blending. Recovered oil is most easily dealt with by separating out any water that may be present and refining it locally or shipping it to its original destination. The specific disposal method depends on the nature of the oil-contaminated material, the location of the spill, and the prevailing weather conditions. The Disposal (Waste Management) Specialist is responsible for providing the Planning Section Chief with a Disposal Plan that details the collection, sampling, monitoring, temporary storage, transportation, recycling, and disposal of all anticipated response wastes. See Section 3270 Disposal for additional information.

4740.10 Dredging

US Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) provides 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.

4740.11 Deepwater Removal

Offshore/ocean removal would be considered on a case-by-case basis depending on the location. Refer to Section 3320 Salvage.

4740.12 Heavy Lift

Salvage companies would most likely be the primary point of contact for providing heavy lift equipment. Refer to Section 3320 Salvage.

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4750 General Technical Specialists

4750.1 Cultural and Historic Properties

The National Historic Preservation Act requires federal agencies to take into account the effects of response actions on historic properties when responding to spills. This policy is outlined in the Programmatic Agreement on Protection of Historic Properties during Emergency Response under the NCP. As the federal official designated to coordinate and direct response actions, the FOSC is responsible for ensuring historic properties are appropriately considered while planning and during a spill response. Most historic sites are located on land and are not likely to be impacted by spills of oil or hazardous substances. However, many sites are located near the water, which can be adversely impacted by containment and recovery operations. Heavy equipment is particularly harmful to archeological sites and the FOSC should use other methods of containment and recovery in these areas. Some historic sites are located underwater and may be damaged by an oil or hazardous substance spill. However, even underwater, the sites are more likely to be adversely impacted by containment and recovery operations than the spill itself.

The National Register of Historic Places (36 CFR Part 60) is managed by the National Park Service and includes districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects that are significant in American history. The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Southern Office serves Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, and the US Virgin Islands. Below is their contact information:

William Aiken House, 456 King Street Charleston, South Carolina 29403 Phone: 843-722-8552 Fax: 843-722-8652 Email: [email protected]

Before conducting containment or recovery operations on a historic or cultural site, the FOSC should contact the HSPO to determine the sensitivity of the site. They may also be able to assist in identifying which containment and recovery techniques are least likely to impact the historic or cultural site.

The CRRT Caribbean Regional Response Team Guidelines for the Programmatic Agreement on Protection of Historic Properties During Emergency Response Under the National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan provides additional guidance for the FOSC. Also, refer to Section 1660 for more information pertaining to the SHPO. SHPO contact information can be found in Section 9220.

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4750.2 Legal

All organizations in a response should consult with their legal staffs legal advice during a response if legal questions arise involving their organization.

US Department of Justice

The US Department of Justice provides the highest level of legal advice within the Federal Government. The Environment and Natural Resources Division (ENRD) is responsible for litigation ranging from: protection of endangered species, to global climate change, to cleaning up the nation's hazardous waste sites. Nearly one-half of the Division's lawyers enforce the nation's civil and criminal environmental laws and the health and environment of all Americans. The Division also defends environmental challenges to government programs and activities. It represents the United States in all matters concerning the protection, use, and development of the nation's natural resources and public lands, wildlife protection, Native American rights and claims, and the acquisition of federal property.

USCG Legal Service Command Norfolk

The USCG Chief of the Legal Service Command (LSC) Norfolk is the principle legal advisor and Staff Judge Advocate to Atlantic Area/Seventh District/Maritime Defense Zone Atlantic, Commander Maintenance and Logistics Command Atlantic, their respective staffs, and subordinate units. The Mission Support Law Branch (LSC-4) provides legal advice to commands located within the Legal Service Command's AOR on: Employment and Labor Law, Ethics, Litigation Support, Environmental Law, Property Law (real and personal), and Public Information Law (including the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Privacy Act, and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA)).

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico - Office of the Attorney General

The main functions of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Office of the Attorney General are to have general charge, supervision, and direction of the legal business of the Territory and to act as legal advisor and representative for the Governor and executive agencies, territorial boards and commissions, and institutions of higher education. The Attorney General is the legal advisor to virtually every agency in Puerto Rico’s government.

4750.3 Chaplain

The Chaplain Emergency Response Technical (CERT) Specialist is responsible for identifying and securing the services of sufficient Chaplains necessary to carry out pastoral care duties to provide for the spiritual and emotional needs of all Coast Guard personnel involved in a major disaster. The CERT Specialist is responsible for making

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an immediate assessment of how many Chaplains are required to provide adequate pastoral care and make the necessary notifications to ensure their immediate response and presence. The CERT Specialist is the point–of-contact for all requests from operational units for Chaplains and their services and is responsible for the appropriate assignments and duties of all Chaplains involved in Coast Guard operations. The CERT Specialist reports directly to the Incident Commander. The USCG District Seven Chaplain's Office is located in Miami, FL.

4750.4 Public Health

Public Health Technical Specialists may be needed to provide public health/worker health and safety technical knowledge and expertise in events involving oil, hazardous substance/materials, radiation, or health and medical issues. Public Health Technical Specialists from the Department of Health and Human Services’ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention can provide technological assistance.

US Department of Health and Human Services

The Department of Health and Human Services (USDHHS) is the U.S. government's principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves.

4750.5 Human Resources

The Human Resources Specialist is responsible for providing direct human resources services to the response organization, including ensuring compliance with all labor related laws and regulations. If it is necessary to form a Human Resources Unit, it is normally in the Finance/Admin Section.

4750.6 Critical Incident Stress Management

The CG Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) Specialist is responsible for identifying and securing the immediate response and services of sufficient CISM team members necessary to carry out CISM duties to provide for the psychological and emotional needs of all Coast Guard personnel involved in a major incident. The CISM Specialist is the point of contact for all requests from operational units for CISM services and is responsible for the appropriate assignments and duties of all CISM team members involved in the evolution. Due to the importance of the mental well-being of all response personnel and the highly specialized nature of the program, the CISM Specialist would be assigned to the command level of the organization and would report directly to the IC or UC. Sector San Juan should refer to Health, Safety and WorkLife Office (HSWL FO) - WorkLife Branch for CISM guidance or assistance as well as COMDTINST 1754.3, Critical Incident Stress Management.

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4760 Law Enforcement Technical Specialists Many federal, state, and local governmental agencies work together during a law enforcement situation. Federal, state, and local agencies with have both distinct and complementary jurisdictions. Coordination is extremely important. Refer to Section 3360, Law Enforcement for additional information.

4770 Search and Rescue Technical Specialists

Many federal, state, and local governmental agencies work together during a SAR incident. While the US Coast Guard is ultimately responsible for SAR on the navigable waterways of the United States, it relies heavily upon state and local assets to successfully resolve cases, with minimal loss of life. Refer to Section 3310, Search and Rescue for additional information.

4780 Marine Fire Technical Specialists

Refer to the Marine Firefighting Plan.

4800 Permits and Consultations

4810 Administrative Orders

An Administrative Order is a tool used by the FOSC to ensure appropriate actions are being taken by a Responsible Party in a potential threat or actual spill, or FWPCA hazardous material release. The Oil Pollution Act of 1990 amended the Federal Water Pollution Control Act and provided more authority to FOSC's to direct the removal actions in response to discharges of oil or FWPCA hazardous substances. Under 33 USC 1321 (c) and (e), an FOSC may now issue orders to responsible parties to ensure effective and immediate removal of a discharge or the mitigation or prevention of a substantial threat of a discharge of oil or FWPCA hazardous substance. An FOSC may also issue administrative orders "that may be necessary to protect public health and welfare".

4820 Notice of Federal Interest

Reference COMDTINST M16000.11, Coast Guard Marine Safety Manual, Volume VI, Chapter 7.B.3.a.

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The Notice of Federal Interest (NOFI) is used to designate and notify owners, operators or persons in charge, in writing that an oil pollution incident occurred or threatens to occur and that specified personnel may be financially responsible for that incident. The responsible party is liable for among other things, removal costs and damages resulting from the incident. The NOFI notifies the responsible party that the failure or refusal to provide all reasonable cooperation and assistance requested by the FOSC will eliminate any defense, or entitlement to limited liability. The NOFI notifies the responsible party that failure to properly carry out the removal of the discharge, or comply with any administrative order of the FOSC may result in civil penalties or up to three times the cost incurred by the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund.

4830 Notice of Federal Assumption

Reference COMDTINST M16000.11, Coast Guard Marine Safety Manual, Volume VI, Chapter 7.B.3.d.

Under FWPCA Section (311)(c)(l), whenever a polluter is unknown or not acting responsibly, or when its removal effort is insufficient, or to present the substantial threat of a discharge, the OSC may assume total or partial control of response activities. The OSC must inform the suspected polluter, if known, of this action by issuing a Notice of Federal Assumption (NOFA) of Response Activities, even if the suspected polluter has not initiated any action. This Notice references the Notice of Federal Interest for an Oil Pollution Incident and indicates the date and time the Federal response is initiated. The same procedures used for issuing and obtaining signatures for the Notice of Federal Interest for an Oil Pollution Incident apply. This requirement is for internal direction only. The failure of an OSC to present a Notice of Federal Assumption of Response Activities in a given case does not affect any liability of any person which may arise in that case. In some instances, the FOSC may determine that the polluter's response efforts should continue, but that some federal assistance is necessary to augment the cleanup (e.g., cleanup resources that the polluter cannot or will not provide). Whenever it is necessary for the federal government to expend funds in support of a cleanup operation, for purposes other than monitoring, the OSC should declare a federal spill for the area(s) for which he or she is assuming control, activate the OSLTF to cover expenses and take whatever actions are necessary to ensure a proper cleanup. In these cases, the Notice of Federal Assumption shall clearly delineate those actions or areas for which the FOSC is assuming control or providing other resources. The term "declare a federal spill" means: in the case where a suspected polluter has been identified, the presentment of the Notice of Federal Assumption; or in other cases, the initiation of federal removal operations.

4840 Letter of Designation

Reference COMDTINST M16000.11, Coast Guard Marine Safety Manual, Volume VI, Chapter 7.

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Designation of a source under Section 1014 of OPA 90 is conducted to fulfill the requirements relating to the dissemination of information about an incident, through advertisements, so that potential claimants will be aware of the opportunity and procedures for submitting claims for uncompensated removal costs or damages. Exact specification and types of advertisement required are provided in the letter issued by the NPFC. OPA provides that designation of source is done where "possible and appropriate." Sector San Juan will not issue Notices of Designations. Per the Technical Operating Procedures for Designation of Source, the NFPC will designate the source, notify the reporting party/guarantor, and set the advertising requirements. In the event that it appears there is a reasonable possibility for claims in a given incident, but the source is not known, the FOSC immediately notifies the NPFC. The NPFC will then advertise as required under section 1014(c) of OPA.

4850 Fish and Wildlife Permits

A Federal Migratory Bird Rehabilitation Permit will authorize you to take, transport and temporarily possess sick, injured, and orphaned migratory birds for rehabilitation purposes. For more information regarding fish and wildlife permits see the following Code of Federal Regulations (CFR): 50 CFR 10 (General Provisions), 50 CFR 13 (General Permit Procedures), 50 CFR 14 (Importation, Exportation, and Transportation of Wildlife), and 50 CFR 21 (Migratory Bird Permits).

Both the Virgin Islands and Puerto fall under the FWS Region 4 Migratory Bird Permit Office. Send completed application forms to the Regional Migratory Bird Permit Office:

1875 Century Blvd., Suite 400 Atlanta, GA 30345 Phone: 404-679-4000 Fax: 404-679-4006

Federal and state wildlife agency personnel have the authority to recover oiled or dead migratory birds under their USFWS Migratory Bird Salvage Permit. In addition, established bird rehabilitation centers (e.g., Tri-State Bird Rescue & Research, Inc.) have authority to recover and rehabilitate oiled birds under regionally-issued migratory bird permits. Properly licensed migratory bird rehabilitators (federal and state license required) can also recover and rehabilitate oiled birds. Tri-State maintains records on trained rehabilitators and can provide advice to the FOSC on this issue. See the FWS website for more information regarding Fish and Wildlife permits: http://www.fws.gov/permits/overview/overview.html.

4860 Endangered Species Act (ESA) Consultations

Under Endangered Species Act Section 7(a)(2), federal agencies are required to consult on actions that may affect listed species and/or habitat. Similarly, the National Contingency Plan requires the Department of the Interior and Department of Commerce

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to participate in the spill planning process, provide technical expertise to the FOSC during a spill response, and facilitate compliance with ESA in both instances. Refer to Section 1650 for additional ESA information.

4870 Disposal

See Section 3270 Disposal, Section 4740.9 Disposal, Section 5220.9 and 40CFR 230 – Guidelines for Specification of Disposal Sites for Dredged or Fill Material.

4880 Dredging

US Army Corps of Engineers can be contacted as the primary source for required correspondence, permit, and consultation information. Refer to Section 4740.10 Dredging for more information.

4890 Decanting

Decanting is a vital part of the recovery process. The inability to decant water from recovered oil/water mixtures and return the excess water into the recovery area significantly reduces the volume of available temporary storage capacity, thus reducing the effectiveness of the on-water skimming and recovery operations. The inability to return the excess water containing some amount of oil will delay recovery operations and possibly lead to a complete cessation of recovery operations until additional temporary storage can be arranged.

It is essential that the return of oil and oily water associated with the mechanical recovery process be clearly authorized so that responders are not placed at legal risk when carrying out recovery operations. Although no pre-approval for decanting exists, decanting will be considered on a case-by-case basis by Federal and State On-Scene Coordinators.

In considering whether to permit decanting, criteria to be addressed will, at a minimum, include: Availability of additional storage; resources at risk; toxicity of proposed discharge; and other incident specific considerations.

Refer to Section 3270.2 for additional guidance.

4900 Reserved for Area/District

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5000 Logistics

5100 Logistics Section Organization

The Logistics Section must be prepared to deliver the necessary support to carry operations during an incident response. This section shall provide medical and berthing facilities for personnel, transportation, materials, communications and resources to ensure the incident objectives are being met. In order to cover the myriad of support oriented details that may arise during when responding to all type of incidents, the Logistics Section must maintain cohesiveness and work closely with all sections to ensure incident needs are being identified and addressed. Moreover, the Logistics Section shall make certain that all essential resources are available and accounted for a successful response.

Six functional units can be established within the Logistics Section. If necessary, a two- branch structure can be used to facilitate span of control. Figure 5-1 is the typical framework of a fully activated Logistics Section. The actual size of the Logistics Section will be based on the needs of the incident.

Figure 5-1. The structure of a fully activated Logistics Section.

5110 Roles and Responsibilities

The IMH (Chapter 9) and the Logistics Section Chief (LSC) ICS Job Aid offer further guidance on requirements and expectations of the Logistics Section.

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Figure 5-2

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5200 Support Resources

The Support Branch is responsible for development and implementation of the logistics plan in support of the IAP, including providing personnel, equipment, facilities, and supplies to support incident operations. Below is a list of various support equipment, locations, etc. available in the AOR that may be of use during any of the types of incidents covered in the ACP. The list should not be considered comprehensive. Instead, the Response Resource Inventory (RRI), compiled by the National Strike Force Coordination Center (NSFCC), should be utilized to identify additional equipment located inside and outside the area covered by this contingency plan.

5210 Summary of Suppliers

This Section is not intended to be all inclusive or be considered an endorsement by the Area Committee. Instead, it should be considered as a reliable source of information regarding many of the available resources in the AOR.

5210.1 Oil Spill Removal Organizations and Oil/Hazardous Substance Response Equipment

The Oil Pollution Act of 1990 mandated the creation of a national database of response resources that would be maintained by the Coast Guard NSFCC. This voluntary equipment locator system, known as the Response Resource Inventory, was expanded in 1995 to accommodate the needs of the Oil Spill Removal Organization (OSRO) Classification initiative.

The RRI includes data received from companies that wish to have their equipment listed in a publicly accessible system, as well as data generated from the OSRO classification program. Participation by private industry is voluntary except for classified OSROs, whose participation becomes mandatory when they apply for a classification. The RRI can be accessed by OSRO companies that have been granted access to the system. RRI reports may also be requested through USCG Sector San Juan.

The RRI for the AOR provides a snapshot of all of the Classified OSROs and response equipment that is within reach in a reasonably short period of time. It is important to remember that the RRI changes on a daily basis. Therefore, an RRI report should be run through MISLE for the most up-to-date information.

The highlighted OSROs in the RRI report are those that have a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) with the federal government. A BOA is a written agreement between a buyer (i.e., the USCG) and a seller. This agreement states the terms for the procurement of the specified items for a stated period. The BOA is an instrument of understanding, negotiated between an agency, contracting activity, or contracting office and a contractor, that contains terms and clauses applying to future contracts between the parties during its term, a description, as specific as practicable, of supplies or

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services to be provided, and methods for pricing, issuing, and delivering future orders under the BOA. However, a BOA itself is not a contract.

• Caribe Hydroblasting Corporation Environmental Div (CHED) POC: Jorge Arrufat 787-836-1110 Carretera 385 Km 2.7 Penuelas, PR 00624 CHED Website

• Caribbean Enviromarine Services Inc. POC: Jose Francisco Rodriguez San Juan, PR and Penuelas, PR 787- 272-5604 CEMS Website

• Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc POC: Charlie Vega (787) 475-9574 (787) 362-6234 (787) 705-7718 San Juan, PR 00936 Clean Harbors Website

• National Response Corporation (NRC) San Juan, PR 00902 (787) 789-2000 (800) 899-4672 NRC

• MSRC Bayamon, PR 00961 (787) 641-5369 (800) 645-7745 Fax +1 (787) 641-5370 MSRC Website

For more information on these contractors and more,visit: http://www.cleanupoil.com/PUERTORICO.htm

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5220 Facilities

5220.1 Incident Command Posts Options

Puerto Rico has identified several potential command posts and the U.S. Virgin Islands continues to attempt to locate adequate facilities. In both areas the best and most likely location would be local hotels with conference facilities. These are available on all the major islands with the exception of St. John.

Command Posts - Puerto Rico

• San Juan Convention Center (owned by the Commonwealth). • Naval Station Roosevelt Roads (ownership currently undergoing change) • Frontier Pier, San Juan (Owned by PR Port Authority). • Ponce Transit Sheds, Port of Ponce (owned by Ponce Port Authority). • Mayaguez Ports Authority Building (owned by PR Port Authority). Note: This facility is not ideal and the search continues for an adequate facility.

Command Posts - U.S. Virgin Islands

• St. Croix – VITEMA building • St. Croix – HOVENSA facility • St. Thomas and St. John – local hotels with conference/convention facilities

5220.2 Procedures for Establishment of Command Post

Puerto Rico

Upon request from the FOSC, the Puerto Rico State Emergency Management Agency ((787) 724-0124) will make arrangements for access to all the command posts identified above that are in Puerto Rico. The exception is the Naval Station Roosevelt Roads command post, which will be accessed through the DOD representative to the Caribbean Regional Response Team at (787) 865-4429.

U.S. Virgin Islands

Upon request from the FOSC, the Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency will identify a hotel(s) adequate to facilitate a command post.

• VITEMA St. Thomas (340) 774-2244 • VITEMA St. Croix (340) 773-2244 • VITEMA St. John (340) 776-6444

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5220.3 Incident Command Post Needs

This section addresses the supplies for personnel needs and support operations at the command post. Also, ensure “Go-Kits” are equipped with essential equipment as well (i.e., reference books, office supplies, first aid, electronics, etc).

Copy machine suppliers Office furniture Refrigerator(s) Water fountain(s) Coffee supplies Sanitation supplies First Aid Kit Office supplies (Pens, tape, staplers) Situation boards Typewriters Rest Rooms Air Conditioning Fans Cameras Emergency lighting Backup Generators Maps/Charts Multiple phone lines Overhead projector Slide projector and screen Public Address System TV(s) with cable hookup Copier(s) Facsimile Machines (Min 2) Easels/easel paper Magic markers Pointers Printer(s) Computers/modems Furniture Bug spray Tape recorder(s) Reference materials such as this ACP, charts, etc.

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Communication Equipment Resources/Supplies (For more info, see Section 5400)

Most of the communication needs may be obtained from commercial sources. Consider checking the yellow pages of your local phone directory, your organizations supply office, or your communications staff.

Telephones Fax Portable Telephones/cellular phone

5220.4 Berthing

Lodging

Hotels (some government owned) and military bases are the best resources for lodging. Most of the schools such as colleges and universities are not available since they do not have live-on-campus facilities. In larger spills/responses, a cruise ship may be hired or military vessels used. The warm climate would allow quick construction of temporary shelters. Tent shelters could be brought in quickly by mobile military units, while more permanent temporary shelters could be constructed by civilian contractors, or by military construction battalions. Safety and security must be carefully considered when temporary shelters are used.

Puerto Rico

• Caribe Hilton & Casino, San Juan • Hyatt Hacienda del Mar, Dorado • Embassy Suites Resort, Dorado • Palmas del Mar Resort, Humacao • Mayaguez Hilton & Casino, Mayaguez • Holiday Inn, Ponce • Villas de Soto Mayor Resort Hotel & Country Club, Adjuntas • Hotel Boquemar, Cabo Rojo • El Convento Hotel, San Juan • Days Inn Hotel, Mercedita, Ponce • Holiday Inn Hotel, Mayaguez • Sheratton Hotel, San Juan • Travel Lodge Hotel, Isla Verde • Copa Marina Beach Resort, PO Box 805, Guanica, PR

U.S. Virgin Islands

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• Frenchman’s Reef, No. 5 Estate, Bakkeroe St. Thomas USVI 00802 • Hyatt Regency, St. John • Stoffer Grand Beach Resort, St. Thomas • Bluebeard Castle Hotel, St. Thomas • Magens Pt. Resort, St. Thomas • Ramada Yacht Haven Hotel, St. Thomas • Windward Passage Hotel, St. Thomas • Anchor Inn Hotel, St. Croix • Caravelle Hotel, St. Croix • Buccaneer Hotel, St. Croix • Carambola Beach Resort, St. Croix • Chenay Bay Beach Resort, St. Croix • Club Comanche, St. Croix • Cormorant Beach Club, St. Croix • Danish Manor Hotel, St. Croix • Hibiscus Beach Hotel, St. Croix • Hotel on the Cay, St. Croix • King Christian Hotel, St. Croix • St. Croix by the Sea Hotel, St. Croix

Military support should be coordinated through the DOD representative to the CRRT.

5220.5 Port/Dock Facilities and Capacities

See Sections 5220.8; 5220.9

5220.6 Staging Areas

Caja De Muertos Isla Caja de Muertos, PR Map Location

Balneario de Guanica Cana Gorda Beach Park PR National Parks Luis Ortiz – First Manager Facility Telephone Number: 787-821-5676 Personal Cell for emergencies: 787-299-0350 Guanica, PR

La Parguera Baseball Field Calle 6 # 153 | La Parguera, Lajas, Puerto Rico 00667

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Mayaguez Shooting Club Mayaguez, PR

Playa Sandinera Guanica, PR

Puerto Real Police Division Building Cabo Rojo, PR

Rio Ponce Supervisor U.S. Coast Guard RIO Ponce 41 Calle Bonaire Ponce, PR 00716 787-284-4823 787-502-7148

Roosevelt Roads Staging Ceiba, PR

Airstation Borinquen, U.S. Coast Guard Aguadilla, PR

Frontier Pier, P.R. Ports Authority San Juan, PR

Isla Grande, Hanger 21, U.S. Marines/National Guard San Juan, PR

Pan Am Dock & Isla Grande Area, P.R. Ports Authority San Juan, PR

VI National Guard Base, VITEMA/VING - St. Thomas St. Thomas, US VI

HOVENSA - St. Croix St. Croix, US VI

5220.7 Security Providers

The Security Manager is responsible to: • Provide safeguards needed to protect personnel and property from loss or damage.

• Establish contacts with local law enforcement agencies as required.

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• Contact agency representatives to discuss any special custodial requirements that may affect operations.

• Request required personnel support to accomplish work assignments.

• Ensure that support personnel are qualified to manage security problems.

• Develop security plan for incident facilities.

• Adjust security plan for personnel and equipment changes and releases.

• Coordinate security activities with appropriate incident personnel.

• Keep the peace, prevent assaults, and settle disputes through coordination with Agency Representatives.

• Prevent theft of all government and personal property. • Document all complaints and suspicious occurrences.

• Maintain Unit/Activity Log (Form ICS-214).

If the command post location is determined by the RP, then that party will take the lead for security responsibilities at the incident.

Police Departments - Puerto Rico

Cuartel del Policia Ave. Victoria Cuartel de la Policia Aguadilla, PR 00603 Ave Hostos,Centro Gubernamental Arecibo, PR 00612 Dept. Policia de Boqueron Calle Jose de Diego Carr #101, Km. 3.1 Cabo Rojo, PR 00623 Bo. Boqueron, Cabo Rojo, PR 00622 Cuartel Policia de Cagual Cuartel Policia de Culebra Interseccion Road 189 Correo General Barrio Fullatosa Ave. Rafael Cordero Culebra, PR 00775 Caguas, PR 00725 Ave. Lauora Pinero Numero 59 Cuartel Policia de Fajardo Ceiba, PR 00735 Calle Victoria Fajardo, PR 00738 Cuartel Policia de Guanica Cuartel Policia de Guayama Calle 13 de Marzo C/principal Urb. La Hacienda Guanica, PR 00653 Nuevo Parque de Pelota Guayama, PR 00784

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Cuartel de Policia Cuartel de Policia Box 404 Nuevo Parque de Pelota Calle Font Martelo Guayanilla, PR 00656 Humacao, PR 00971 Cuartel de Policia Cuartel de Policia Calle Juan Hernandez Ortiz Carr. 187 de Loiza Isabela, PR 00662 Loiza, PR 00(787)

Cuartel de Policia Cuartel de Policia Carretera 68, Section 2 Cental Gobernental de Mayaguez Manati, PR 00641 Mayaguez, PR 00680

Cuartel de Policia Cuartel General de Policia Commandancia de la Ponce Ave. PO Box 70166 Hostos Ponce, PR 00731 San Juan, PR 00936-8166 Cuartel de Policia Cuartel de Policia Calle Luis Munoz Rivera Carretera PR200 Toa Baja, PR 00699 Vieques, PR

Cuartel de Policia Cuartel de Policia Calle Catalina Morales Final Calle Arana #4 Con el Apartado 428 Lares, PR 00669 Yabucoa, PR 00767

Police Departments - U.S. Virgin Islands

Police Department Police Department Nisky Shopping Center Leender Jurgun Command Second Floor Cruz Bay, St. John, USVI 00830 St. Thomas, USVI 00802

Patrick Swanee Headquarters R. 02 Kingshill, St. Croix, USVI 00850

5220.8 Airports and Helispots

Aircraft Landing Sites

Adjuntas Alexander Hamilton Andgada 18-11N 066-45W Christiansted, St. Croix 18-44N 064-20W 1600, Asphalt 17-42N 064-48W 2500, Paved Private, landing fee 7612, Asphalt 100, Jet A1

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Arecibo Beef Island Boqueron 18-27N 066-41W 18-27N 064-33W 18-12N 066-50 W 3975, Asphalt 3600, Asphalt 1200, Asphalt 100LL Closed nights, except Private Attnd Days by PPR Charlotte Amalie Christiansted Harbor Combate St. Croix St. Croix 17-58N 067-12W 18-20N 064-56W 17-45N 064-42W 3000, Dirt 10,000, St. Thomas Harbor 7000, Christiansted Harbor Private Private 100, Jet A Private Cruz Bay Culebra Cyril E. King 18-20N 064-48W 18-19N 064-58W St. Thomas 2000, Pillsbury Sound 7612, Asphalt 18-20N 064-58W Private 100, Jet A 5348, Asphalt Attend days, Landing fee 100LL, Jet A 7500 lbs & over Attnd days, Diego Jimenez Torres Dorado Fernando Luis Ribas Fajardo 18-28N 066-18W Dominicci...San Juan 18-18N 065-40W 3420, Asphalt 18-27N 066-06W 3600, Asphalt 100 5317, Asphalt 100 Private Attnd days, landing fee Attnd days, landing fee 7500 lbs & over 7500 lbs & over Humacao Labadie Luis Munoz Marlin Intl 18-08N 065-48W 18-27N 067-04W Isla Verde 2458, Asphalt 1800, Turf 18-26N 066-00W Attnd days, landing fee Private 10,002, Asphalt, Concre 7500 lbs & over 100, 115, Jet A1+ Attnd landing fee Mayaguez Ponce Patillas 18-15N 067-09W 18-01N 066-34W 17-59N 066-01W 4999, Asphalt 6904, Asphalt, Concrete 2000, Asphalt Attnd 100LL 100, Jet A-1 days, landing fee, over Attnd , landing fee, 7500 lbs or less Attnd, landing fees, over 750 7500 lbs Rafael Hernandez Naval Station Vieques Aguadilla Roosevelt Roads 18-08N 065-30W 18-30N 067-38W 18-15N 065-38W 2500, Asphalt 11,700, Asphalt, Concrete 11,000, Concrete 100LL 100, Jet A-1 100LL Attnd days, landing fee Attnd days, landing fee over 7500 lbs Private, attend days over 7500 lbs Virgin Gorda This space left blank This space left blank 18-27N 064-26W 3100, Coral

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Aircraft Resources

Puerto Rico

• FC Charter • Beechcraft - Flight, Inc. • Caribe Aviation • Executive Airlines Inc. • Hill Helicopters • Renal Services • Ponce Air Charter • Air National Guard • Army National Guard • Civil Air Patrol

U.S. Virgin Islands

• Bolkhe International Airways • VI Ground Handlers

See also SILC website for any other resources already under contract: SILC BOA List Website

5220.9 Temporary Storage and Disposal Facilities

Storage/Disposal Facilities are limited in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Only Regulated Facilities are Capable of receiving hazardous waste.

5220.91 Transport of Waste

Transport of Hazardous Waste

Waste classified as hazardous under either federal or Commonwealth/Territory regulations must be transported to a permitted or interim status hazardous waste facility. Hauling of the waste must be done by a licensed hazardous materials hauler. The licensed hauler must have a U.S. EPA I.D. number and State transporter I.D. number. Prior to removal of the hazardous material from temporary storage, a uniform hazardous waste manifest (form DHS-8022A) must be prepared by the generator (RP or his representative) for recovered petroleum and other contaminated materials. If assistance is required for manifesting, the RP may request it from the on-scene UC representatives.

All hazardous materials shipped off-site must be transported in compliance with applicable regulations. These include the RCRA regulations in 40 CFR 262-263, DOT Hazardous Materials Regulations (49 CFR 171-178), and any applicable

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Commonwealth/Territory regulations.

Transport of Non-Hazardous Waste

Waste determined to be nonhazardous but designated waste will be transported to a Class II waste management facility. Manifesting of the waste is not required but a Bill of Lading is required for transportation. The appropriate EQB/DPNR and local health department should be contacted to determine what waste management facility will accept the waste and any additional test requirements the facility might require. Removal of nonhazardous waste from temporary storage will require authorization of the on-scene coordinator.

5220.92 Disposal Alternatives

Puerto Rico

Disposal alternatives in PR vary depending upon the nature and classification of the waste. These are:

• Landfilling - Landfilling of non-hazardous liquid waste and waste with free liquids is permitted afte solidification with kiln dust, caliche or similar materials and proper containerization. Most companies that handle this type of waste in PR dispose of it only in EQB-endorse or EQB- approved landfills. No hazardous waste can be landfilled in PR because there is no approved secure landfill for such purpose.

• Incineration - Incineration of combustible and burnable waste in commercial incinerators is performed in PR as long as the waste is not hazardous and does not contain PCBs. At present, there are two commercial incinerator facilities (in Canovanas and Caguas) that burn non-hazardous combustible waste. In addition, there are various other chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities that have EPAIEQB-approved noncommercial incinerators to destroy hazardous and non-hazardous waste generated during the manufacturing process. In the case of a catastrophic or major spill of organic material, a portable incinerator or volatilizer can be brought on-site to destroy the oil and oil-contaminated waste. The incinerator/volatilizer would be set up close to the spill site. This would reduce any problem that could arise from the transportation of such waste to any disposal site elsewhere. Another alternative would be for the responsible party or the government to negotiate agreements or Memoranda of Understanding with non-commercial incinerators to allow for the destruction of spill-generated waste.

• Substitute Fuel - There is a commercial facility in Manati that manufactures a synthetic fuel by blending waste oil (hazardous or non-hazardous) with

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various types of solvents. This fuel is manufactured to strict specifications and fed into a cement kiln in Dorado.

• Recycling/Reuse - Petrochemical and chemical manufacturing companies located in PR may accept product recovered from a spill incident but it has to meet strict requirements. Most companies, however, treat and/or reuse product recovered from spill incidents that occurred within their facilities.

Virgin Islands

In addition to listed and characteristic Hazardous wastes, the USVI defines oiI and petroleum products as hazardous materials. There is no approved municipal or commercial landfill facility to dispose of hazardous wastes, oil and oil-contaminated - materials In addition, there are no approved incinerators or substitute fuel manufacturing facilities. Therefore, most hazardous waste and waste oil in the USVI has to b a shipped out of the territory for disposal.

Some potentially responsible parties of spill incidents in the USVI, however, have disposal alternatives other than shipping the spill waste out of the territory. For example, the HOVENSA refinery on the island of St. Croix has a land treatment system (land farming) and a wastewater plant with an oil separator in its facility.

The alternative of using portable incinerators was implemented in the USVI to deal with a catastrophic or major oil spill. Approximately 600,000 gals of No. 6 oil spilled from a WAPA storage tank in Christiansted, St. Croix, because of damages caused by Hurricane Hugo in September 1989. A portable incinerator was brought to St. Croix in July 1990 to destroy the oil residues remaining in the beach sand as part of the FEMA response to the damages caused by the hurricane.

The USVI government plans to install three incinerators (one in each of the three main islands of the territory) to destroy biomedical waste. These incinerators may also be used to destroy waste generated by a spill incident.

Another alternative would be for the government to negotiate interagency agreements or Memorandum of Understanding with noncommercial disposal facilities, such as the HOVENSA refinery, for the disposal and/or destruction of spill-generated waste.

5220.93 Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facilities

The treatment, storage, and disposal (TSD) companies presented below have provided information regarding the disposal of spilled and spill-contaminated materials. These companies are presented in alphabetical order and their inclusion in this list does not necessarily represent endorsement by the EPA or USCG.

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BFI of Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. Baramaya Final, La Cotorra Ward P.O. Box 7104 Ponce, P.R. 00732 (787) 986-7777 EMERGENCY (787) 841 7775 (24hrs) (787) 841-7770,788-7171 (787) 841 -1078 FAX Contact person: Mr. Juan Rodriguez – General Manager, Mr. Jose Torres – Waste Manager

Disposal method: Landfilling of non-hazardous municipal and industrial waste and asbestos materials. BFI operates three disposal cells owned by the Municipality of Ponce and operated by BFI under a lease agreement. Separate Cells are available for municipal, industrial and asbestos wastes respectively.

Type of waste accepted: BFI will collect, transport and landfill all solid, semi -solid and liquid municipal and industrial non-hazardous waste streams and asbestos containing materials. The client provides a sample of the waste for RCRA characteristics analysis in the BFI laboratory. If waste is hazardous, BFI will not accept it or coordinate disposal. Liquid non-hazardous waste is landfilled after solidification with kiln dust. The facility has a solidification pit. The waste is disposed in drums or in bulk in the industrial cell.

Capacity 145 000 cu. yd. in the industrial cell.

Temporary storage area: BFI will store in its facility only the amount of waste that can be processed in a day. BFI usually does not provide temporary storage on or off site but in emergency situations it has the capacity for four trailers.

Training: BFI personnel have the 24 hr training as per RCRA regulations and additional in-house training.

Commercial Incineration Corporation Canovanillas Industrial Park P.O. Box 9086, Plaza Carolina Station Carolina, P.R. 00988-9086 (787) 257-7370 (not available 24 h's) (787) 257-7235 FAX Contact person: Orlando Mercado/Carlos Rodriguez

Disposal method: incineration

Type of waste accepted: Commercial Incineration Corp. (CIC) will collect, transport and incinerate only solid non-hazardous burnable waste streams. The client must provide a certification specifying that the waste is non-hazardous and

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that it does not contain PCBs. If the waste is hazardous, CIC will not accept it or coordinate disposal.

Capacity: 3000 lbs/hr

Temporary storage area: An area of 5 cuerdas (a cuerda is 0.97 acre) is available for temporary storage

Training: CIC personnel are trained in the facility operations bit this training is rot as per the OSHA HAZWOPER regulations.

Celsius, Inc. Placido Gonzalez Industrial Park P,O. Box 6616 Caguas, P.R. 00726 (787) 743-2731,385-3797 Contact person: Angel Perez

Disposal method: incineration

Type of waste accepted: Celsius will collect, transport and incinerate those burnable liquid and solid waste streams that are determined to be non- hazardous. The client must submit certification specifying that the waste is non- hazardous and that it does not contain PCBs. If waste is hazardous, Celsius will not accept it or coordinate disposal.

Capacity: 1700 lbs/hr (permitted for 16 hrs/day)

Temporary storage area: 4000 cu. ft.

Training: Celsius personnel are trained as per OSHA HAZWOPER Regulations (40 hrs)

Waste Management of Puerto Rico PO Box 1262 Penuelas, P.R. 00624-1262 (787) 836-2058, 836-2123, 721-4382 (787) 836-3715 FAX Contact person: Rene Rodriguez

Disposal method: Land filling of non-hazardous materials including asbestos containing materials. Hazardous materials are shipped to the US mainland for disposal.

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Type of waste accepted: Waste Management of PR will collect and transport all waste streams including those that are determined to be hazardous. It will only landfill at their facility non-hazardous waste, waste with less than 2 ppm PCB, and asbestos-containing materials, but will coordinate disposal of hazardous or toxic waste in the US. A sample of the waste is analyzed for RCRA characteristics and PCB content before disposal. Oil and non hazardous liquid wastes are landfilled after solidification with caliche. The facility has a solidification pit.

Capacity: at present it is 5.82 cuerdas. Sixteen (16) cuerdas are available for expansion.

Temporary storage area: The facility has six 25,000-galIon holding tanks and a lagoon for oily waste, various dump trucks of 35 cubic yards capacity and tank trucks of 4,000 and 8,000 gals capacity. Land available for expansion may be used also for temporary storage of solid or solidified liquid waste.

Training: Waste Management of PR personnel are trained as per OSHA HAZWOPER regulations (40 hrs).

Safety-Kleen Envirosystems Co. of P. R. Inc. Hwy PR-2 Km 51 . Bajura Ward P.O. Box 31098 Manati, P.R. 00674 (787) 854-1090 (24 hrs) Fax: (787)884-4452 Contact person: Carlos Vazquez, Orlando Rosado

Disposal method: SKE has synthetic fuel manufacturing and solvent recovery facilities and a wastewater treatment plant in Manati, P.R. The synthetic fuel containing oil and solvents is then used as substitute fuel in a cement kiln leased from San Juan Cement Co. in Dorado P.R. The wastewater treatment plant handles metal bearing waste, organics and oil and grease. SKE also provides other treatment and disposal alternatives such as incineration and landfilling of hazardous wastes in the US mainland, and re-refining and processing of oil in Canada.

Type of waste accepted: SKE will clean up, collect, transport and treat/dispose of all kinds of waste streams, hazardous and non-hazardous. The waste is fully characterized to determine the best disposal alternative.

Capacity: According to a modified Part A permit application (dated 8/6,1990). SKE processes about 75,000,000 lbs/yr of RCRA wastes ("D', 'F", 'K" "U" and 'P" wastes in the solvent recycling activities and 50,000,000 lbs/yr of RCRA wastes

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in the synthetic fuel manufacturing and burning activities.

Temporary storage area: SKE has capacity for more than 1,650 gals in containers (drums, barrels, etc.) and approximately 3 million gallons in :arks and other containers. Storage capacity includes storage for processing as well as for transfer to other disposal facilities.

Training: SKE personnel are trained as per OSHA HAZWOPER regulations (40 hrs). SKE has response capability for levels B and C personal protection.

In addition to the above mentioned companies, there are EQB approved or endorsed municipal landfills in PR that accept solidified non-hazardous and oil contaminated waste for disposal. These will not treat the waste; the client or its contractor must take the waste to the landfill in a form approved for land filling. No hazardous waste can be landfilled in PR.

Municipal Landfills

Municipal landfills in Puerto Rico that are permitted and/or endorsed by EQB include: Permitted Endorsed Anasco Ajbonito Hormigueros Dorado Jayuya Fajardo Mayaguez Florida Ponca Guayanilla Juncos Lajas Penuelas San German Santa Isabel

Other alternatives to consider are those companies in PR that are not TSD facilities but will coordinate disposal of spill wastes in TSD facilities elsewhere. These companies provide disposal coordination services in addition to clean-up, collection, transportation and interim storage services (on-and off-site) of spill wastes. These companies are presented in alphabetical order and their inclusion in this list does not necessarily represent endorsement by EPA or the USCG.

Caribe Hydroblasting Environmental Division Road 385, Km. 32.7, Tallaboa Ward Penuelas, PR 00624 (787) 836-1110 (24 hrs) (787) 836-2460 (787) 836-0577 FAX

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Contact persons: Jorge Arrufat/Angel Serrano Caribe Hydroblasting (CHED) will respond to spill incidents in PR and the USVI. CHED will coordinate disposal based on results of RCRA characteristics analysis. If waste is non-hazardous, it is disposed of in an EQB-endorsed or permitted landfill. If hazardous, the waste is patched and shipped for disposal in the US. CHED provides on-site and off-site interim storage of waste in tank trucks of 6-8-10--l 2,000 gals capacity and storage tanks of 6,000 and 8 000 gals capacity.

CHED personnel are trained as per OSHA HAZWOPER regulations (40 hrs).

CHED has response capability for levels A, B, C and D personal protection.

Caribbean Environmental Services P.O. Box 1838 Guaynabo, PR 00970-1838 (787) 643-0098 (24 hrs) (787)731-0555 (787) 731-0075 FAX Contact person: Angel Pereles (cell: 787-635-3451, Ernesto Balay (cell: 787-594- 0564)

Caribbean Environmental Services (CESI) will respond to spill incidents in PR and the USVI. It will coordinate dispose based on results of RCRA characteristics analyses (supplied by client). If solid spill waste is non- hazardous, it is disposed of in an EQB-endorsed or permitted landfill. The recovered material, if non-hazardous, is sent to other facilities for processing and/or disposal. If hazardous, it is shipped in drums to a TSD facility in the USA. CESI provides on-site interim storage of spill-generated non-hazardous waste in tank trucks of 10,000 gals capacity. CESI will not provide interim storage in its facility.

CESI personnel are trained as per OSHA HAZWOPER regulations (40 hrs).

CES has response capability for levels A, B, C and D of personal protection.

Environmental Control Services P.O. Box 467 Bayamon, PR 00960 (787) 251-1010 (24 hrs) (787) 780-7015 FAX Correct person: Daniel Caban

Environmental Control Services (ENVCO) is a limited service company providing services to PR and the USVI. At present, it is not permitted by EQB to handle

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hazardous waste. ENVCO will respond to non-hazardous spill incidents. ENVCO coordinates non-hazardous spill waste disposal. If the EQB permit to handle hazardous waste is granted, it will also coordinate disposal of such wastes. Interim storage is provided on-site in 10,000 gal tank trucks. ENVCO will not provide interim storage in its facility.

ENVCO personnel are trained as per OSHA HAZWOPER regulations (40 hrs).

ENVCO has response capability for levels B, C and D personal protection.

ENSCO Caribe PO Box 361282 San Juan, PR 00936-1282 (787) 788-8000 ext.5350 (24 hrs) (787)641-5391 Fax Contact person: Maria Teresa Mendez

Ochoa Environmental (OES) will respond to spill incidents in PR and the USVI. It will coordinate disposal based on results of RCRA characteristic analyses. If solid waste is non-hazardous, it is disposed of in an EQB-endorsed or permitted landfill. The recovered liquid material, if non-hazardous, is sent to other coal facilities for processing and/or disposal. If hazardous, OES will coordinate disposal based on waste characteristics. Facility acts as a waste transfer station with a 10-day storage capacity. OES will provide 75,000 gals total capacity of on-site storage.

OES personnel are trained as per OSHA HAZWOPER regulations (40 hrs).

OES has response capability to levels A, B, C and D personal protection.

5220.10 Fueling and Maintenance Facilities

• Bunkers of St. Croix - PO Box 24009, Gallows Bay USVI, 00824 • Camioneros - PO Box 13877 Santurce, PR 00908 • Champion Petroleum - PO Box 1987 Carolina, PR 00984 • Dana Transport Inc - PO Box 1856 Bayamon, PR • Gasolinas Caribe - PO Box 1650, San Sebastian PR 00685 • Harbor Fuels - PO Box 9023111, San Juan, PR 00902 • Puerto Rico Fuels Gas Inc. - PO Box 10028, Ponce, PR 00732 • Club Nautico - PO Box 1133, San Juan, PR 00902; Diesel 12,00 gallons; Gasoline 4,000 gallons • San Juan Bay Marina - Fernandez Juncos Ave, Stop 10, San Juan, PR 00907 • Puerto Del Rey Bahia de Majagua - Highway #3 Km. 51.4, Fajardo, PR 007384; Diesel 24,000 gal.; Gasoline 12,000 gal.

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• Green Cay Marina - Parcel 2, 5000 Estate Southgate, Christiansted, St. Croix, USVI 00802-4230; Diesel 6,000 gal Gasoline 4,000 gal. • St. Croix Marina - Plott 5063, Gallows Bay, St. Croix, USVI 00820; Diesel 12,000 gal Gasoline 1,200 gal • HOVENSA - P.O. Box 127 Kingshill, St. Croix, USVI 00851 • WAPA - P.O. Box 1009 Christiansted, St. Croix USVI 00820 • St Croix Aluminum - P.O. Box 1525 Kingshill, St. Croix USVI, 00851 • Shuama Trucking Corp. - P.O. Box 6951 Christiansted, St. Croix • Domino Oil Co. Inc. - 8AA Estate Ross, Charlotte Amalie St. Thomas, USVI 00802 • ESSO Standard Oil Co., Cyril E. King Airport - P.O. Box 8619 St. Thomas, USVI 00801 • Texaco Caribbean Inc. - P.O. Box 303740 St. Thomas, USVI 00803 • Fish Hawk Marina - St Thomas, USVI 00801 • Crown Bay St Marina – St Thomas, USVI 00801 • Haulover Marine Yachting Center - St. Thomas, USVI 00801 • La Vida Marine Center - St. Thomas, USVI 00801 • Tropical Marine - 6747 Estate #27 Nadir St. St. Thomas, USVI 00802 • Ruan’s Marine Service - St. Thomas, USVI 00801 • American Yacht, Red Hook - St. Thomas, USVI 00801 • Compass Point Marina - St. Thomas, USVI 00801 • Sapphire Beach Resort and Marina - Sapphire Beach, St. Thomas, USVI 00801

5220.11 Fish and Wildlife Response Facilities and Resources

US Fish and Wildlife spearheads the recovery of any wildlife affected by any type of catastrophes or any spills inland and coastal. Dead animals are usually referred to the USFWL Enforcement Division as evidence. Animals in critical conditions are referred to the Department of Puerto Rico Natural Resources where these animals receive the proper care. Marine mammals, under the state program, are transported to the Mayaguez Zoo. Terrestrial wildlife is transported to the Cambalache Forest, under the DPNR Sylvester Life Refuge Division.

USFWS (787) 851-7297

Ecological Services Carr 308 Km 5.1 Barrio Corozo Boqueron, PR 00622

Enforcement (787) 209-8585 S/A Ariel Vazquez

Culebra Office (787) 742-0115

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Ana Roman (787) 396-7711 [email protected]

St Croix/St Thomas (340) 773-4554 Office (340) 690-9451 Michael Evans [email protected]

Vieques Office (787) 741-2138 Mike Faran-Diaran (787) 457-0088 [email protected]

Department of Puerto Rico Natural Resources Raul Zapata, Commissioner (787) 724-5700

DPNR Sylvester Life Refuge Division Bosque Cambalache Carr 682 Interior Arecibo, PR Dir. LT Angel Atienza (787) 815-1575 /24hrs [email protected] (787) 502-2278

Mayaguez Zoo Dr. Luis Figueroa (787) 409-1185 Mayaguez, PR (787) 834-8110 /office

5230 Vessel Support

5230.1 Boat Ramps/Launching Areas

The boat ramps are identified in the GRP. The information on the ramps may be found on the description sheets associated with each map.

5230.2 Crane/Lifting Equipment

Most lifting equipment may be obtained from construction companies, rental companies, ports authorities, public works and other agencies that use lifting equipment. Some of the resources include:

Santiago Crane Rental Andrews Milton PO Box 8523 PO Box 321 Bayamon, PR 00960 Catano, PR 00963 Boom Trucks, Cranes, Crane & Heavy Heavy Lifting Equipment Lifting Machinery

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Forteza Equipment Industrial Machinery Movers Inc. PO Box 10455 PO Box 219 Caparra Height Sta. Bayamon, PR 00960 San Juan, PR 00922 Emergencies Services all of the Island Bury Brothers Inc. Caribbean Steel Corp. Firm Delivery 8176 Sub Base Ponce, PR 00715 St. Thomas, USVI 00802 Cranes, Largest Forklift on the Islands L & S Enterprises Inc. AAA Rental PO Box 8891 25 Crown Bay St. Thomas, USVI 00801 St. Thomas, USVI 00801 Forklifts Small Equipment S&S Services Reliable Rentals 6076 Smith Bay #66 PO Box 6632 St. Thomas, USVI 00804 Sunny Island , St. Croix, 00823 Small Equipment, Pallet Mules St. Croix Marine V.I. Port Authority Gallows Bay PO Box 1134 C'Sted, St. Croix 00801 St. Croix, USVI 00821 Container Crane

5240 Ground Support

5240.1 Vehicle Sources

Transportation

• Bus Rental and Service, PO Box 8, Guaynabo PR 00970 (experienced in moving large numbers of people) • Santiago Bus Line Inc., Apartado 1505, Villalba, PR 00766 • Abramson Enterprises Inc., PO Box 308, Frederiksted, St. Croix 00841 • Vitron Bus Lines Inc., PO Box 1616, Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas 00804 • Afro Car and Truck Rentals, 621 Ponce de Leon Ave., Miramar, PR 00908 • First Truck and Car, 65th Infantry, Km 2.3, Rio Piedras, PR 00924 • L & M Car Rental, 1051 Ashford Ave., Condado, PR 00907

Also visit: Enterprise PR Car Rentals Hertz PR Car Rental

Military support should be coordinated through the DOD representative to the CRRT.

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5240.2 Maintenance

Puerto Rico • Cummins Diesel, Call Box 2121, Caparra Heights Station, San Juan, PR 00922 • EMSCO Electrical and Mechanical, PO Box 10191, Santurce, PR 00908 • CEISCO Electrical Services, PO Box 29157, Rio Piedras, PR 00929 • Precision Marine Services, PO Box 902-1855, San Juan, PR 00902 • Puerto Rico Dry Dock, PO Box 2209, San Juan, PR 00903 • 6.Quality Boat Services, PO Box 3108, San Juan, PR 00902 • Wayne Marine Inc., PO Box 8782, Ponce, PR 00732 • D & G Enterprises, Firm Delivery, Ponce, PR 00731 • South PR Towing, PO Box 560427, Guayanilla, PR 00656 • Ponce Yacht Club, PO Box 34025, Playa De Ponce, Ponce, PR 00734 (conduct maintenance on small boats) • Marina Puerto del Rey, PO Box 1186, Fajardo, PR 00738 (conduct maintenance on small boats)

U.S. Virgin Islands • St. Croix Marine, Gallows Bay, Christiansted, St. Croix • Midwest Corp., 3 Carlton, Christiansted, St Croix (conduct maintenance on gas engines) • Caribbean Equip. Co., 73 Castle Coakley, Christiansted, St Croix (conduct maintenance on small boats) • St Thomas Air Maintenance, PO Box 2788, Cyril E. King Airport, St Thomas, USVI 00801

5300 Services

5310 Food

Resources for food are listed in local phone books and in the “ACP Contacts” list. Food preparation may be arranged through school cafeterias, churches, hotels, restaurants, and military installations. The National Guard has portable kitchens.

Sources of Food during Disaster Relief

Although the American Red Cross is not a government agency, its authority to provide disaster relief was formalized when, in 1905, the Red Cross was chartered by Congress to "carry on a system of national and international relief in time of peace and apply the same in mitigating the sufferings caused by pestilence, famine, fire, floods, and other great national calamities, and to devise and carry on measures for preventing the same." The Charter is not only a grant of power, but also an imposition of duties and obligations to the nation, to disaster victims, and to the people who generously support

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its work with their donations. Red Cross disaster relief focuses on meeting people's immediate emergency disaster-caused needs. When a disaster threatens or strikes, the Red Cross provides shelter, food, and health and mental health services to address basic human needs. In addition to these services, the core of Red Cross disaster relief is the assistance given to individuals and families affected by disaster to enable them to resume their normal daily activities independently.

The Red Cross also feeds emergency workers, handles inquiries from concerned family members outside the disaster area, provides blood and blood products to disaster victims, and helps those affected by disaster to access other available resources.

Red Cross Headquarters can be contacted at: (202) 303 – 5000

5310.1 Catering/Messing Options

Puerto Rico • Supermercados Econo, Inc. (Supermarket) • McDonalds are individual franchises, to order a large amount of food you much contact the franchise three to four days in advance and speak to the manager. • Burger King, when requesting large amount of food, draft a letter to their Public Relations Officer, Caribbean Restaurant Inc., PO Box 366999, San Juan PR 00936-6999 • Kentucky Fried Chicken, when requesting large amounts of food, draft a letter to Assistant Administrator, PO Box 11858, San Juan PR 00922. Order food three days in advance anywhere from 25 to 300 orders, seven days in advance for 500 orders and over • Wendy’s, need one to two days advance notice for large orders, also willing to give credit, Wendy’s has provided the PRNG with large orders. PO Box 11662, Caparra Heights Station, San Juan 00922 • Casa Sofia Catering Service, Piñero Ave #1268, Caparra Terrace, Puerto Nuevo PR 00921 • El Hippopotamus Delicatessen Catering Restaurant, Muñoz Rivera Ave. #880, Rio Piedras PR 00927 • Alci’s Restaurant (catering to anywhere on the island) • Mike Claudio’s Catering Service, Calle 16 W 11, Ext Villa Rica, Bayamon PR 00959 • Johnny’s Catering Service • Cocina Ideal, Calle 16 SE 1201, Caparra Terrace, Rio Piedras PR 00921 • Pueblo Xtra (supermarket), Director of Operations, PO Box 363288, San Juan PR 00984

U.S. Virgin Islands

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• Dolly’s Kitchen St. Croix • Roy’s Catering St. Croix • Frenchie’s Catering St. Thomas • Pueblo Supermarket, St. Thomas/St. Croix • Grand Union Supermarket, St. Thomas/St. Croix • Sunshine Supermarket St. Croix • Quality Plus St. Thomas

5310.2 Sanitation Services

Supply sources for portable toilets are listed below. Consider purchasing toiletries such as toothpaste, shaving equipment, napkins, etc. from stores for personnel housed in remote areas.

• A-1 Portable Toilets Service Inc., PO Box 7569, Ponce PR 00732 • Halco Sales Inc., PO Box 4820, Carolina PR 00984 • Cruzan Environmental Services Inc., PO Box 3018, Kingshill St. Croix USVI 00851 • Charley’s Trucking Service, PO Box 818, Kingshill St. Croix USVI 00851 (23 and 30 cubic yard Ro/Ro Trash Bins) • Lew Henleys Sewage Disposal, 2A Frydenhoi, St. Thomas USVI 00802

5320 Medical

5320.1 Medical Facilities

Puerto Rico

The larger medical facilities in Puerto Rico are listed below. None of the facilities have special resources for handling victims CONTAMINATED WITH HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. Agencies are responsible for notifying EMS/hospitals of any contamination as soon as possible, and before a patient contaminates a facility.

Hospital De la Communidad Hospital Subregional Terapeutica Siquiatrica, Bo. Caimital Bajo Carr. 466 Km 2 Hm 1 Carr. 2, Km 141.1 Bo Guerrero, Apartado 3999 Apartado 3968 Aguadilla, PR 00605 Aguadilla, PR 00605

Hospital General Menonita, Inc., C.S. y Hospital Municipal Bo. Caonillas Ave. Marginal P. O. Box 1379 Arecibo, PR 00612 Aibonito, PR 00705

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Hospital Susoni Hospital Buen Pastor, Inc. Calle Palma #55 Ave Jose De Diego #52 G. P. O. Box 145-200 Apartado 413 Arecibo, PR 00614 Arecibo, PR 00613 Hospital Regional Hospital Lafayette Sector Cuatro Calles Ave, San Luis Bo. Pitahaya Carr. 129 Km. 0.7 Apartado 207 Call Box 1500 Arroyo, PR 00714 Arecibo, PR 00613

Casa de Salud Hospital Regional Hospital San Pablo, Inc. Ave. Laurel Santa Cruz #170 Santa Juanita G. P. O. Box 236 Bayamon, PR 00956 Bayamon, PR 00960

Hospital Matilde Brenes, Inc. Hato Rey Psychiatric Calle 2 J-9 Hosptial (MEPSI CENTER) Ext. Hermanas Davilas Carr. 2, Km 8.2 G. P. O. Box 2957 Call Box 6089 Bayamon, PR 00960 Bayamon, PR 00960 Hospital Hermanos Melendez., Inc. Hospital Regional Universitario Carra 2, Km 11.7 Ave. Laurel Apartado 306 Santa Juanita Bayamon, PR 00960 Bayamon, PR 00956 Centro de Salud Hospital Interamericano de Munoz Rivera #108 Medicina Avanzada Cabo Rojo, PR 00623 (Antes San Rafael) Munoz Marin #1 Apartado 1744 Caguas, PR 00726 Hospital Regional Casa de Salud, Hospital Regional Carr. 172 Turabo Gardens Apartado 5729 Apartado 5729 Caguas, PR 00726 Caguas, PR 00726

Casa de Salud Centrol Medico (ASEM) Hospital de Area Bo. Monacillos Ave, 65 Infanteria Apartado CM Carr. 3 Km 8.3 Caparra Heights Apartado 3747 Sta., PR 00922 Carolina, PR 00984

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Hospital General de Castaner, Inc. Hospital Menonita de Carr. 135 Km 64.2 Cayey, Inc. Apartado 1003 H. Mendoza #4 Castaner, PR 00669 P. O. Box 967 Cayey, PR 00737 Hospital de Area, First. Panamerican Luis Barreras #5 Hospital Apartado 1247 RR 002 Carr. Estatal Cayey, PR 00737 787 Km 1.5 PO Box 1398 Cidra, PR 00739

Hospital Subregional Hospital de Fajardo Ave. General Valero Jose Ramos Lebron #267, Apartado 846 Ave. General Valero Fajardo, PR 00738 Apartado 1283 Fajardo, PR 00738

Clinica Santa Rosa, Inc. Hospital de Area Ave. Los Veteranos Alejandro Buitrago Villa Rosa Ave. Central Esq. PO Box 988 Principal Guayama, PR 00785 Apartado 910 Guayama, PR 00785

Hato Rey Community Hospital (Antiguo Sociedad Espanola de Auxilio Mutuo y Guadalupe) Beneficiencia de Puerto Rico Ponce De Leon #435 Ave. Ponce de Leon Hato Rey, PR 00917 Pda 35 1/2, Apartado 1227 Hato Rey, PR 00919

Hospital Subregional Hospital Dr. Dominguez, Inc. Ave. Tejas Esq. Font Martelo #300 Expreso Ortiz Estela Apartado 699 Apartado 9009 Humacao, PR 00792 Humacao, PR 00792

Hospital Ryder Memorial, Inc. Clinica Font Martelo Inc. Calle Font Martelo Ave. Font Martielo #3 Salida Las Piedras Apartado 639 Call Box 859 Humacao, PR 00792 Humacao, PR 00792

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Centro de Salud Mario Canales Hospital de Area Torresada Alejandro Otero Lopez Calle Cementerio #2 P. O. Box 1142 Jayuya, PR 00664 Urbanizacion Atenas Hernandez Carrion Manati, PR 00674 Hospital Municipal Clinica San Agustin Inc., Carr 2 Km 50 Carr. 2 Km 49.5 Apartado 367 Inter. 685 Manati, PR 00674 G.PO Box 991 39. Hospital Doctor's Center, Inc. Manati, PR 00674 Carr, 2 Km 47.7 41. Hospital General Apartado 30532 Carr. 2 Km 157 Manati, PR 00674 Bo. Sabalos Mayaguez, PR 00680 Clinica Espanola Inc., Hospital Municipal San Antonio Bo. La Quinta Calle Post. #18 Apartado 490 Apartado 447 Mayaguez, PR 00681 Mayaguez, PR 00681 Clinica Hospital Bella Vista Dr. Bosora #15 Carr. 349 Km 2-7 Apartado 170 Cerro Las Mesas Mayaguez, PR 00681 GPO Box 1760 Mayaguez, PR 00681 Hospital San Carlos Corromeo Hospital De Damas Carr. 110 Km 12.2 Ponce Bay Pass Bo. Pueblo Ponce, PR 00731 Apartado 68 Moca, PR 00676 Hospital de Siquiatria Hospital Regional Bo. Machuelo Bo. Machuelo Carr. 14 Carr 14 Km 4.2 Ponce, PR 00731 Ponce, PR 00731 Hospital Episcopal Clinica Oncologica San Lucas, Bo. Machuelos Guadalupe Final Carr. 14 Apartado 2027 Apartado 1324 Ponce, PR 00733 Ponce, PR 00733

Hospital San Cristobal Hospital Carr. 606 Cotto Laurel Ave. Las Americas Apartado 501 Apartado 1910 Ponce, PR 00733 Ponce, PR 00733

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Centro de Salud Hospital San Francisco, Inc. Calle Munoz Rivera Ave. de Diego #371 Esq. San Justo, Apartado 1551 Apartado 29025 Quebradillas, PR 00678 65 Inf. Station Rio Piedras, PR 00923 Casa de Salud C.P.C. Hospital Rest. Manor San Juan Capestrano Ponce de Leon #1585 Carr. 877 Km 1-6 Urb. Caribe R2 Bz 11 Rio Piedras, PR 00926 Rio Piedras, PR 00928 Hospital San Gerardo Hospital Municipal Centro Rehabilitacion Bo. Monacillos del Caribe, Centro Medico Carr. 844 Km 0.5 Apartado 21405 Cupey Bajo RFD Num 7 Rio Piedras, PR 00928 Rio Piedras, PR 00928

Casa de Salud Hospital Penitenciaria Complejo Medico Estatal Social, Administracion de Correcciones, Box 71308 Ave. 65 Inf. Station Rio Piedras, PR 00936 Km 3 HM 4 Apartado 29396 Rio Piedras, PR 00928 Hospital de la Concepcion Centro de Salud Area Luna #41, Apartado 285 de San German San German, PR 00683 Calle Javilla, Apartado 63 San German, PR 00683 Instituto Oftalmologico de DBA Ashford/ Puerto Rico Presbyterian Community Ponce de Leon #160 Hospijtal, Inc. Apartado 2206 Ave Ashford #1451 San Juan, PR 00903 Condado G.PO Box 32 San Juan, PR 00936 Asociasion Hospital del Maestro, Inc. Hospital de Siquiatria Ave. Domeneach Final Forense G.PO Box 364748 G.PO Box 61 San Juan, PR 00936 San Juan, PR 00936 Hospital Industrial, Hospital Pediatrico Centro Medico Universitario Bo. Monacillos Centro Medico G.PO Box 5028 P. O. Box 365067 San Juan, PR 00936 San Juan, PR 00936

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Hospital del Nino, Hospital de Diego Carr. 19 Km 6 Ave De Diego #310 Bo Monacillos Parada 22 Apartado 4831 G.PO Box 41268 San Juan, PR 00970 Minillas Station Santurce, PR 00907

Hospital San Carlos Inc., Hospital Pavia Ave. Ponce de Leon Calle Asia #1462 1822 Parada 26 Apartado 11137 Call Box 8410 Santurce, PR 00907 Santurce, PR 00907 Hospital San Jorge, Doctor's Hospital Inc., Calle San Jorge #258 San Rafael 1396 Santurce, PR 00907 G.PO Box 11338 Santurce, PR 00936 Hospital Mimiya, Inc. Instituto Medico del De Diego 303 Norte Parada 22 Carr. 2, Km 39.5 Apartado 41245 Bo. Algarrobo Minillas Station Call Box 7001 Santurce, PR 00940 Vega Baja, PR 00694 Hospital de Area Carr. 128, Km 1.0 This Space Left Blank Apartado 68 Yauco, PR 00689

Medical Facilities - Culebra

CDT Box 694 St. William Font Final Culebra, PR 00775

Medical Facilities - Vieques

Centro de Salud PO Box 326 Vieques, PR 00765

Medical Facilities - Federal

• Dept. of Army U.S. Army Health Services Ft. Buchanan PR 00934

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• Veterans Administration Medical Center One Veterans Plaza San Juan PR 00927

• USCG Base San Juan Medical Clinic PO Box 2029 San Juan PR 00902

• USCG Air Station Borinquen Ramey, PR 00604

Medical Facilities - U.S. Virgin Islands

The medical facilities in The U.S. Virgin Islands are listed below. None of the facilities have special resources for handling victims CONTAMINATED WITH HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. Agencies are responsible for notifying EMS/hospitals as soon as possible and before a patient contaminates a facility, of any contamination and of any applicable precautions

St. Thomas Hospital Doctor-On-Duty Sugar Estate Road #48 Vitraco Park, Bldg. #1 Intensive Care Unit St. Thomas, USVI 00818 St. Thomas, USVI 00802 HAZMAT: Yes Morris F. DeCastro Clinic New Family Practice Clinic Box 8312 Cruz Bay Frederiksted St. John, USVI 00830 516 Strand Street St. Croix, VI 00840

Kund Hansen Complex St. Croix Hospital Transitional Care & Elderly Estate Diamond Ruby, #4007 Complex St. Croix, USVI 00820 St. Thomas, USVI 00818 Charles Harwood Hospital Frederiksted Health Center Community Health Center Ingebornesbit Clinic 3500 Est. Richmond 516 Strand St. St. Croix, USVI 00820 Frederiksted St. Croix, USVI 00840

5320.2 Ambulance/EMS Services

Puerto Rico EMS

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Emergency medical services throughout Puerto Rico are coordinated by the Puerto Rico Department of Health’s Central Dispatch (State EMS) or through Puerto Rico Emergency Management Agency (PREMA). No transport facilities (ambulances or rescue helicopters) exist that are fitted for handling victims CONTAMINATED WITH HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. Any emergency medical transportation needs may be obtained by contacting the following:

• Puerto Rico State EMS • PRDOH Emergency Coordinator • Emergency Disaster Coordinator

• Culebra EMS • Culebra Civil Defense • Guardia Municpal de Culebra • Mr. Victor Felix Menet - Civil Defense Director for Culebra

• Vieques EMS • Vieques Civil Defense

U.S. Virgin Islands EMS

Emergency Medical Services throughout the U.S. Virgin Islands are coordinated by the local hospital or clinic on each island. No transport facilities (ambulances or rescue helicopters) exist that are outfitted for handling victims CONTAMINATED WITH HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. Any emergency medical transportation needs may be obtained by contacting:

• St. Thomas Hospital

• St. John Clinic

• Juan F. Luis Hospital

• St. Croix Hospital & Medical Center

• VITEMA St. Thomas

• VITEMA St. John

• VITEMA St. Croix

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A list of the VITEMA duty personnel and their contact phone numbers is maintained at the Coast Guard Command Center San Juan watch desk in the "Recall Duty Lists" binder.

5400 Communications

The Communications Unit is responsible for developing plans for the effective use of incident communication equipment and facilities, installing and testing of communications equipment, supervision of the Incident Communication Center, distribution of communication equipment to incident personnel, and the maintenance and repair of communication equipment.

5410 Communications Plan

It is the Communication Unit Leader’s (COML) responsibility to develop and implement a communications plan that meets the requirements of the incident and is included in the Incident Action Plan (see Section 9300 for IAP examples). The Communications Plan includes ICS form 205 (Incident Radio Communications Plan) and ICS form 205a (Communications List).

For most incident responses, communications management will be conducted in accordance with each agency day-to-day communications procedures, ensuring that all these different protocols are incorporated in the Communications Plan. To accomplish this, all response organizations are to follow the guidance in this section.

During larger responses, communications management will be conducted strictly in accordance with the guidance in the Communications Plan. The communications specialist from the following organizations will be assigned to the Incident Management Team's Communications Branch:

U.S. Coast Guard GANTSEC Comms Officer PREMA Communications Manager VITEMA Communications Manager Responsible Party Communications Officer/Contractor DOD Communications Officer Communications Manager

Other agencies that may be needed include:

• Federal Emergency Communications Coordinator • Federal Communications Commission; www.fcc.gov • Federal Aviation Administration Plans and Programs Department; www.faa.gov • General Services Administration Representative to the Caribbean Regional Response Team (CRRT); www.crrt.nrt.org/

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5410.1 Incident Communications

There are several communications resources available in Puerto Rico and the USVI. As each incident is different it will be important for the Communications Unit Leader to quickly assess the communications challenges that are arising or will arise if the response becomes a multi-agency response and then quick request access to the appropriate radio/communications caches available (as outlined in Section 5410.3). It should be noted that in many cases, the RP’s OSRO (if in the event of a pollution incident) may have access to radios and other communications equipment as well.

Below are a couple of general channels/frequencies commonly used by the USCG: • Channel 21A (157.05Mhz) Communication between USCG units and other USCG personnel who are part of the FOSC staff. • UHF 345.0 The primary working frequency between the Unified Command and USCG aircraft. • Channel 21A Primary working/SAR frequency. • Channel 16 - (156.8Mhz) Designated under international convention for use for ship-to-ship and ship-to-shore hailing and distress in international waters. ALL users are required to use channel 16 for only these purposes and then switch to other channels for subsequent communications. Oil spill response is no exception. • Channel 13 - (156.65Mhz) Designated bridge-to-bridge hailing and navigation safety frequency in inland and offshore waters. It may be used only to establish contact and make arrangements between vessels in crossing, meeting, or overtaking situations in accordance with the International or Inland Navigation Rules. • Safety Frequency: Ch. 06 (156.3Mhz) Designated as the frequency which may be used by all parties for communication on matters involving human health and safety. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations require all vessels equipped with VHF-FM capability to have this channel. As there is expected to be little other traffic on this channel during an oil spill response, this should be monitored by all involved units that have this channel available, and regarded as a tertiary channel for the response.

Incident Communications Protocol

Communications must follow the command structure to be effective. Communications within the Incident Command System will be accomplished mostly by telephone or radio. Under the ICS response structure, communications will be accomplished as follows:

• The FOSC will assign a Communications Unit Leader at the beginning of an incident. The COML will be the communications control point for all assets, agencies and response organizations involved in the response.

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• All agencies, organizations, section chiefs, operational units and special teams are to check in with the command post COML at the beginning of a response for a communications brief and communications assignments.

• Emergency communications take precedence over all other types of communications and message traffic.

• Communications discipline will be maintained at all times. Only transmit essential information to keep transmissions short and to point.

• Nothing in this plan precludes any agency or organization from using its own internal communications plans or procedures to maintain their normal operations.

• Communications logs will be maintained for all voice communications.

• Communications to and from the command post will be done by facsimile, or data link, whenever possible. This will provide an ongoing written communications record, prevent misinterpretation of information and help ensure all issues are addressed.

• General Staff Sections (Planning/Operations/ Logistics/Finance) will normally communicate between each other by land line or data link, not by radio.

• Aircraft and surface vessels will normally communicate to the command post via voice communications to the command post communications center (normally a communications trailer). Communications will be dispatched to the appropriate Section for action.

5410.3 Communications Support

Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Has 3 Mobile Command Posts that will provide communication to each of the VITEMA EOC's on St. Thomas, St. Croix and St. John, and the EOC's of the V.I. National Guard units

National Response Corporation Has three 20 ft. X 8 ft. X 8.5 ft. high mobile communications trailers each with two active work stations. They have full marine and aviation capability (UHF, VHF, HF/SSB AM), SATCOM, Cell Phones, land lines, self supporting generator, kitchen, bath and 6 person conference table. Trailers may be deployed on a C-130, Northwestern 747, by helo, vessel and tractor trailer.

US Army Corps of Engineers Has one mobile command post in San Juan. It has AM/FM radios, a microwave oven, 30 gallon fresh water tank and can sleep two persons.

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Marine Spill Response Corporation This company has mobile communications suites that are air, land and water transportable. Remotely operated by the user up to 2,000 ft. away, they have VHF, UHF and HF capability. They are computer controlled which allows patching between different communication networks. They have a satellite linked telephone system and a data access system that will permit Local Area Network (LAN) connection with as many as 48 deployed Macintosh workstations.

USCG Deployable Communications Resources

To access all of the CG resources outlined under Section 5410.30, contact: USCG CAMSLANT

Normal Working Hours (757) 398-6499

After Normal Working Hours Comms Watch Officer (800) 742-8519 (Option 0)

CAMSLANT Contingency Communications Team

The USCG Communications Area Master Station Atlantic (CAMSLANT) Contingency Communications Team consists of an Operations Specialist (OS) Chief, OS First Class (OS1), Information Technician First Class (IT1), Machinery Technician First Class (MK1) & two Electronic Technician Second Classes (ET2s) that deploy with a mobile communications trailers or Transportable Communications Centrals (TCC’s).

There are two TCC’s: Transportable Multi-Agency Communications Central (TMACC) and Transportable Multi-Mission Communications Central (TMMIC); both are LANTAREA assets maintained and operated by the Contingency Communications Team based out of CAMSLANT located in southern Chesapeake, VA close to the VA/NC border. The TMACC & TMMIC provide comms support when temporary communications facilities are required. They deploy on short notice in support of, but not limited to, natural disasters (hurricane relief, etc.), Homeland Security operations, Search and Rescue, law enforcement, & COTP operations. The TMACC is the larger of the two TCC’s. The TMACC is equipped with a broad range of communication and command and control systems that allow for interoperability between Coast Guard, DOD, Customs, DEA, local and state authorities (can accommodate 2-3 personnel comfortably, normally manned by 2 personnel). TMMIC was primarily developed to support Coast Guard missions, but can also work with other agencies. TMMIC is the smaller of the two TCC’s (can accommodate 1 person comfortably, normally manned by one person, but has a two person max).

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The Contingency Team remains in B-6 status 24x7/365 for mission readiness. The TCC’s are coupled with rugged F-750 tow vehicles and are also C-130 deployable to ensure rapid deployment in response to a variety of mission demands.

Capabilities of the TMACC and TMMIC

Both units provide:

• Capabilities to operate and monitor all Coast Guard frequencies; clear, protected, and secure. • Multiple record messaging circuits. • Internet, Intranet and limited SIPRNET Access. (dial-up) o TMACC has some additional communication and system capabilities (i.e., ICE Imagery, Officer in Tactical Command Information Exchange Subsystem (OTCIXS), and Customs Over The Horizon Enforcement Net (COTHEN). • Interoperability with other federal, state, and local frequencies. • Capabilities to operate and monitor all Coast Guard frequencies; clear, protected, and secure.

Each unit may be deployed with a Deployable Rapid Assembly Shelter (DRASH) that is capable of acting as a command and control center for a small staff. Also included with the DRASH tents are portable air conditioning units that are available upon request.

The TMACC and TMMIC are also self-supporting through the use of two diesel generators that provide power to all onboard systems (including air conditioning) in the event that shore power is not available on site. Within the trailers, the TMACC can comfortably accommodate two watch standers and one individual typically mans the TMMIC during operations.

Enhanced Mobile Incident Command Posts (eMICP)

The enhanced Mobile Incident Command Post (eMICP) is a trailer outfitted with temporary office and conference room facilities. The eMICP can be deployed alone or interfaced with the MCV to augment organic C4&IT capabilities. The eMICP provides a platform to conduct Coast Guard Command and Control, act as an incident command post, and support staff working an event. The eMICP is a conference room on wheels with a built in communications package to equip the conference room with Type I classified and Type III SBU (sensitive but unclassified) voice and data. The eMICP provides various communications systems along with twelve work stations and a conference room table.

A tractor and a commercially licensed driver-team will tow the eMICP to any Continental United States (CONUS) location.

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Mobile Communications Vehicles (MCV)

The Mobile Communications Vehicle (MCV) can be deployed independently to provide robust communications to an established command center, or to an ad hoc environment such as a hotel room. It is designed to interface with a command center or eMICP to enhance classified and unclassified voice, and radio (HF, UHF, VHF) communications as well as provide voice and data interoperability with Coast Guard units, state, local, and federal interagency partners. The vehicle was designed to be C130J transportable to both CONUS and Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS) locations.

Portable Computer Store (PCS)

The Portable Computer Store (PCS) is a contingency cache of six kits totaling 30 CG Standard Workstation III (SWIII) laptops and six routers which can be used to augment resources at a unit for surge operations, or establish a limited Local Area Network (LAN) in a temporary command and control facility. As a deployable kit, each PCS provides the critical equipment necessary for users to access vital business and operational tools. Each PCS kit contains a 16-port Voice Protocol Network capable router, five SWIII laptop computers, and necessary power supplies. Users may directly connect the laptops to existing Coast Guard Data Network plus (CGDN+) connections in Coast Guard facilities, or access CGDN+ through the internet using remote access services. The router enables up to 15 machines to share a single data connection for access to the Internet or CGDN+. Each user must have a remote access token to facilitate CGDN+ access when not directly connected to a CGDN+.

Portable SIPRNet (PS)

The Portable SIPRNet (PS) provides secure communications up to the level of SECRET. The portable SIPRNet asset consists of standard approved image laptops, a satellite terminal and network equipment necessary to provide connections to SIPRNet at remote locations. It is housed in flyaway cases that can be transported by two personnel as carry-on baggage on commercial aircraft. PS can be deployed independently or as a module that plugs into the eMICP and MCV.

5410.4 Communications Facilities

Marine Spill MSRC has mobile communications suites. See Response Corp. paragraph 5200.4 below.

U.S. Army Corps USACE has one mobile command post in San Engineers Juan. See paragraph 5200.4 below

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U.S. Coast Guard The USCG has a communications center located in San Juan. It has full VHF, UHF and HF capability, along with military secure and non-secure comms. Larger Coast Guard and Naval vessels could be called in to perform air traffic control services. The Coast Guard also has a mobile communications trailer. See paragraph 5200.4 below.

National Response NRC has 3 mobile communications trailers. Corporation See Section 5410.3.

PRSEMA Has a communications center located at its emergency operations center (EOC) in San Juan. From here Civil Defense is capable of contacting all government agencies of Puerto Rico and requires each agency’s pre- designated emergency coordinator to report to the EOC. They also have direct comms capability with Naval Station Roosevelt Roads. PR Civil defense should be contacted whenever you are unable to contact another PR agency in an emergency.

Territorial Emergency VITEMA is the net control station for Management emergency communications in the U.S. Virgin Islands. They have the capability to communicate via all modes of normal communication. They also have one (1) mobile communication van. A detailed description of the V. I. Comms capability may be found in the V.I. Territorial Emergency Communications Plan. Capability includes a HF - Operation SECURE Direction and Control Net, FEMA National Radio System (FNAMS) and interagency 800 MHZ radio tracking system.

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USVI National Guard The VING Radio Net is a single sideband net used in support of the V.I. Government during natural or civil emergencies. More information may be found on VING Net in the V.I. Emergency Operations and Disaster Control Plan. VING Net uses Harris/Motorola radios on 8168.5 kHz USB (primary) and 9121.0 kHz USB (secondary).

Federal Emergency FEMA in Puerto Rico maintains a communications link with Management Agency FEMA in New York. They also have a communications center that monitors the working channels for following local agencies: VITEMA, PRSEMA, Police, and Local Weather.

PR Department of DNR has hand held radios and base stations, but do not Natural Resources have a FCC assigned working frequency.

St. Croix Amateur Composed of FCC licensed amateur radio operators who Radio Emergency have registered their capabilities and equipment for public Service (ARES) communication duty. More information may be found on ARES in the V.I. Emergency Operations and Disaster Control Plan. The St. Croix Emergency Net is on 147.250 MHz repeater, with 146.520 Simplex as an alternative.

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6000 Finance/Administration

6100 Finance/Administration Section Organization

The Finance/Administration Section is responsible for documentation of all incident costs, and for providing guidance to the Incident Commander/Unified Command on financial issues that may have an impact on incident operations. The Financial Resource Management Guide (FFRM) is designed to succinctly describe contracting and financial management processes and procedures. It covers roles and responsibilities, principal terms, definitions, and contracting policies and procedures for financial management and documentation requirements. It also provides references and related information where appropriate. Another useful resource is the NPFC User Reference Guide.

The Finance/Administration Section is generally set up for any incident that may require on-site financial management. The IC/UC will determine the need for a Finance/Administration Section, and designate an individual to perform the role of Finance/Administration Section Chief (FSC). If no Finance Section is established, the individual members of the Unified Command will perform finance functions for their agency/organization component. In general, the decision to establish a Finance/Administration section will depend on two factors:

1. The financial complexity of the response

2. The number of tactical assets deployed (usually measured by the number of tactical divisions/groups established or likely to be established)

In general, sections are integrated under a unified command to varying degrees depending upon the nature of the work and restrictions on standard operating procedures. The Planning Section, for instance, is highly integrated with “agency stovepipes” completely eliminated. At the other end of the spectrum, the Finance/Administration Section deals with employees, equipment, procurements, and contracts completely bound by different agency policy and legal requirements. In most instances these different agency requirements cannot easily be resolved, and the Section normally operates almost as a grouping of agency “stove-pipes” within each Unit, integrated into a coherent whole by the Unit Leaders and Section Chief.

Figure 6-1 is the typical makeup of a fully activated Finance/Administration Section. The actual size of the Finance/Administration Section will be based on the needs of the incident.

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Figure 6-1. Typical Finance/Administration Section organization when fully activated.

The Finance/Administration Section Chief (FSC) ICS Job Aid and IMH Chapter 10 offer further information regarding the requirements and expectations of the FSC and the Finance/Administration Section.

External Resources to Support Finance/Administration Section

 USCG National Strike Force  USCG LANTAREA Incident Management Assist Team  Seventh Coast Guard District Response Advisory Team (DRAT)  USCG Shore Infrastructure Logistics Center (SILC)

6200 Fund Access

As discussed in Section 1400 of this plan, the National Response System places responsibility for conducting clean up on the responsible party as a matter of policy. In practices, however, the involvement of the state, local, and federal agencies in various phases of the response are significantly more involved. The National Pollution Fund Center refers to the National Contingency Plan’s four phases of a response:

Phase I: Discovery and Notification; Phase II: Preliminary Assessment and Initiation of Action; Phase III: Containment, Countermeasures, Cleanup and Disposal; and Phase IV: Documentation and Cost Recovery.

Certain federal, state, and local government costs incurred during Phase II Assessment may be chargeable against the OSLTF, but may not all be billed against the Responsible Party during cost recovery Phase IV.

Further, Unified Command members come to the response with objectives that overlap on the subject of pollution removal but often extend beyond this matter. The

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Responsible Party Incident Commander for instance will normally have key objectives of the response directed toward repairing damage and returning a vessel or facility to operation. In the case of an abandoned vessel, the marina or dry-dock owner will normally have objectives of having the derelict vessel removed/eliminated after the pollutant is removed. While these may at first appear to be post-response objectives, these decisions and matters deeply influence the response itself. For example, non- response derelict vessel disposal strategies will influence the response decision on how clean the derelict hull must be rendered in order to assure it poses no additional threat to the environment.

Various financial mechanisms available to the members of the Unified Command each come with stringent limitations and intended employment. For this reason, one of the most important decisions the Unified Command must come to during the first Unified Command meeting is an agreement about how financial responsibilities will be shared. The remainder of this section details some considerations in making these decisions.

6210 Limitations in the Employment of the OSLTF and CERCLA

1. Missions Other Than Pollution Removal. The federal, state, and local government response to an incident will typically include search and rescue, law enforcement, safety of navigation (including placing Aids to Navigation and salvage of sunken vessels), port safety, and maritime homeland security. However, only those actions whose primary purpose is removal (i.e., the containment or removal of oil pollution/hazmat or necessary to minimize or mitigate oil pollution damage to the public health, welfare, or environment) and which are consistent with the NCP may be paid or reimbursed by the OSLTF or CERCLA. The first key financial decision of the UC is how other mission objectives will be funded, and then followed through by funding instructions to the Finance/ Administration Section.

2. Employment of State and Local Agency Pollution Response Resources. From the outset of any response, the FOSC should establish whether state or local resources are necessary for removal actions. The UC, based on this decision, must carefully define the scope of the state or local agencies expected actions and allow the FOSC’s staff to evaluate potential claims against the OSLTF or CERCLA. When a state or local agency responds under this type of agreement, the Coast Guard representatives in the Finance/ Administration section must execute a Pollution Removal Funding Authorization with the agency’s financial representative. The PRFA assures the agency will be reimbursed for specific work performed at the FOSC’s request. The second key financial decision of the UC is which actions will be undertaken by state and local agencies at the FOSC’s request (and paid for using a PRFA), and which will be undertaken by these agencies as independent members of the UC (using funding mechanisms other than the OSLTF or CERCLA).

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3. Federal Vessels and Installations. The NCP places responsibility for spills from federal vessels and installations on the owning federal agency, including use of its own funding. However, the FOSC can use the OSLTF or CERCLA as a last resort to clean up or prevent oil discharges or hazardous material releases. When the responsible federal agency is capable of funding the clean up, the FOSC should attempt to establish a Military Interdepartmental Purchase Request (MIPR) or equivalent to reimburse the use of FOSC and other government agency pollution response equipment and personnel time. The third key financial decision of the Unified Command is to establish mechanisms (such as a MIPR) to finance FOSC and state/local agency response activities when the spill comes from a federal vessel or installation, and to determine when the last resort OSLTF/CERCLA access is needed.

4. Damage Claims and Removal Activities. Claims of damage may be submitted for reimbursement (when approved) from the OSLTF. Often, such damage claims include the costs of restoring a vessel, facility, etc., to operation (as in the case of a third-party vessel which is oil contaminated as a result of the spill). Actual decontamination of a vessel, facility, or other installation may also reasonably be a removal action (i.e., to prevent further human health, economic or environmental damage), and the question of overlaps between damage claims and removal actions arises. Rather than simply a question of funding mechanisms, these questions impinge directly on which clean-up strategies and objectives the UC will execute, particularly during the later stages of the response. The fourth key financial decision of the UC is to establish how removal strategies and actions will impact damage claims and establish a single, uniform policy for handling these overlaps, usually in consultation with the NPFC’s case manager.

5. Replenishment of Response Equipment to Inventory. The OSLTF may be used to restore pollution response equipment to inventory in the condition it was in before the response. Items used up in the response (consumables) or damaged beyond economical repair may be replaced. The fifth key financial decision the UC faces is how equipment will be evaluated at the start of the response, and how the condition will be assessed during demobilization for replenishment/repair purposes, along with the financial arrangements for accomplishing the replenishment. Again, this replenishment decision can extend only to response equipment used for oil pollution removal, not toward other objectives.

6. Discharges causing Underground Contamination. Discharges from oil tanks and related facilities often cause extensive subsurface or groundwater contamination. When underground contamination has migrated so as to cause an actual surface discharge or substantial threat of a discharge into navigable waters, the OSLTF or CERCLA may be used for removal. When these imminent threat or actual discharge conditions are not met, the incident is considered a hazardous

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materials incident ashore under municipal, county, and state hazardous material discharge rules. The sixth key financial decision is how various aspects of a response causing underground contamination will be treated (i.e., threat to the navigable waters or not), and consequently how the response will be funded.

7. Preferred or prioritized Sources of Supply. Many, if not all, of the agencies and organizations responding to a spill will have pre-arranged sources of supply and service, and all will have legal and procedural limitations on procurements. While the emergency elements of the response may expedite procurements, it does not eliminate the rules governing procurement. Accordingly, the seventh key financial decision is to sort out procurement and contract responsibilities between the agencies/organizations in the UC based upon preferences and prioritization of sources of supply.

8. Limits of Liability. In a large response, there is significant possibility that the RP’s limits of financial responsibility will be exceeded, opening the possibility that the response may transition entirely to FOSC/SOSC control. The eighth key financial decision is to agree upon an appropriate means of tracking the RP’s financial commitment, an approach to these limits, and process for deciding when and how any transition in the UC will occur.

6220 FOSC Access to OSLTF and CERCLA

The Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund and the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act are accessed by obtaining a Federal Project Number (for oil spills) or CERCLA Project Number (for hazardous substance releases) using the Ceiling and Number Assignment Processing System (CANAPS).

OPA90 OSLTF

The OSLTF applies to funding responses only when the following two conditions are both met:

 There is a discharge of oil (as defined in 33 USC Section 2701(23)), or a substantial threat of a discharge of oil: o Into the navigable waters; o On the adjoining shorelines; o Into the waters of the exclusive economic zone; or o That may affect natural resources under exclusive management authority of the United States.  There are further actions necessary to ensure effective and immediate removal, mitigation or prevention of the substantial threat.

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Under OPA 90 the FOSC may allow the RP to continue all response efforts within their capability. The FOSC may simultaneously secure and direct additional response efforts using contractors or government personnel and equipment.

The OSLTF has $50 Million in the Emergency Fund available for funding emergency removal of oil, and a maximum of $500 Million per case to remediate natural resource damages. A maximum of $1 Billion is available per case to pay for costs and damages associated with an oil spill.

CERCLA Superfund

CERCLA funding for responses generally applies when the following three conditions are all met:

 A hazardous substance (not oil under 33 USC 2701(33)) has been released, or there is substantial probability that it will be released;  The release (or probable release) presents an imminent and substantial threat to the public health or welfare; and  The RP is failing to take appropriate actions or it is necessary to monitor the actions of the RP to assure they are taking appropriate actions.

The FOSC can obligate no more than $249,999 per incident without an approved Action Memorandum. There is no CERCLA funding for compensation payments to claimants damaged by hazardous substances.

How are OPA90 and the OSLTF different from CERCLA and Superfund?

Although not comprehensive, the table below summarizes some of the differences.

OPA & OSLTF CERCLA & Superfund Law Enacted 1990 1980 Oil spills & threats of spills Hazardous substances, pollutants, & Type of into U.S. navigable waters contaminants (often result of newly Pollution (usually sudden events discovered past pollution with Covered requiring immediate response requiring extensive planning response) & public participation) EPA (NPFC administers only the Fund NPFC, Coast Guard Coast Guard use of Superfund Administrator resources)

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Spill response and cleanup Short-term removals when prompt Claims for removal costs and response is required Uses of Fund damages, including natural Long-term remedial response actions resource damages Appropriations by Congress Appropriations by Congress 5-cent-per-barrel tax on oil Tax on chemical & petroleum Transfers from other funds Source of industries (expired 1986) Cost recovery Funds Cost recovery Interest on Fund balance Annual Congressional appropriations Fines & penalties Varies depending on Congressional Size of Fund Authorized up to $2.7 billion appropriations

Should an FPN or CPN that has been obtained prove unnecessary (no funds expended), the OSC must inform the NPFC of this fact so they can deactivate the FPN or CPN.

During a spill the Coast Guard will monitor the activities of all contractors hired by the FOSC as well as document its own costs. Other agencies will document their costs on the appropriate forms. At the end of the response all documentation will be submitted to the FOSC for verification and forwarding to the NPFC and SILC.

6230 Trustee Access to OSLTF and CERCLA

Administrative Trustees are organizations with responsibilities for specific areas or natural resources such as the Department of the Interior. OPA90 authorizes these organizations access to the fund through one administrative trustee known as the Lead Administrative Trustee (which must be a federal agency). The designation of Lead Administrative Trustee is made for each spill based on the involvement of each organization. Administrative trustee access to the emergency fund would most likely be limited to beginning the damage assessment process. The Lead Administrative Trustee may request funding directly from the NPFC case officer for the purpose of initiating damage assessments. The NPFC case officer will inform the FOSC that funds have been requested by the Lead Administrative Trustee.

Role of Trustees in the Funding Process

 Trustees must coordinate with each other during all phases of NRDA to ensure no double recovery of damages.  In the pre-assessment phase of a NRDA, all affected trustees must select a Federal Lead Administrative Trustee, who is then responsible for coordinating the effort and submitting necessary paperwork to NPFC.  Trustees assess damages for “injury to, destruction of, loss of, or loss of use of” natural resources.  Trustees develop restoration alternatives to address any injury to natural resources, from which they select the most appropriate alternative to implement.

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 Trustees must also coordinate with the FOSC during the NRDA process to avoid interference with the ongoing response.

6240 State Access to OSLTF and CERCLA

State (i.e., Commonwealth and Territorial) access to OSLTF and CERCLA funds, as outlined in 33 CFR 133, provides an avenue for states to receive federal funds for immediate removal costs resulting from their response to actual or threatened discharges of oil. State access does not supersede or preclude the use of other existing federal payment regimes. The State should not seek and will not receive payments for the same costs from more than one payment regime. States may access funds via one of three methods:

 File a claim with the NPFC within 6 years of the cleanup.  Ask the FOSC to obtain a FPN/CPN and a ceiling amount for the State. The State will work directly with the NPFC to document costs.  Have the FOSC obtain a FPN/CPN and then issue a Pollution Removal Funding Authorization to the state with a ceiling and time limit. The FOSC will then review all documentation prior to submission to the NPFC.

The Technical Operating Procedures serve as Coast Guard Guidance for various fund users. They provide formatting, forms and instructions for compiling and submitting documentation efficiently and effectively.

6250 PRFAs

The FOSC has a responsibility to ensure that consultation is conducted during a response. Therefore, the FOSC has the discretion to fund another agency to develop the documentation noted above. The Pollution Removal Funding Authorization is a tool available to the FOSC to quickly obtain needed services and assistance from state, local, or other federal government agencies during oil spill or hazardous materials response actions. The PRFA commits the OSLTF or CERCLA administered by the NPFC to payment of costs incurred in pollution response activities. Under the terms of a PRFA, a FOSC may agree to reimburse another government agency for costs incurred in providing any agreed upon assistance to the FOSC. In this case, the FOSC would provide a PRFA to prepare the documentation package that would be needed to initiate formal consultation. (Note that there are separate forms for federal and non- federal agencies.) The assisting government agency receiving a PRFA must track its costs and provide documentation to support reimbursement. Cost documentation must follow the guidelines outlined in the NPFC Technical Operating Procedures for Resource Documentation.

Of special significance are cases where wildlife cleaning/rehabilitation are necessary. The Department of the Interior, specifically the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, is responsible for ensuring wildlife issues and concerns are addressed. A PRFA should

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be issued to USFWS early in the spill response with the assurance that they will identify and oversee a responsible contractor (example: Tri-State Bird Rescue and Research, Inc.) to clean and rehabilitate affected wildlife.

Process to Request PRFA 1. Download and complete the appropriate form below. 2. Attach the Statement of Work (see sample below). 3. Sign the PRFA. 4. Fax a copy to the NPFC Case Officer. 5. Later submit the completed document with the Incident Report and Transmittal Form to the NPFC Case Officer.

Instructions Chapter 8 of the Resource Documentation TOPs provides detailed instructions for using and completing the PRFA forms. Federal Agency Download and complete this form to establish a PRFA with a PRFA federal agency. Non-Federal Download and complete this form to establish a PRFA with a state Agency PRFA or local government. Amendment to Download and complete this form to amend an existing PRFA with PRFA either a federal or non-federal government agency.

Sample The sample Statement of Work (SOW) lists specific removal Statement of Work actions that are ordered through PRFAs.

6260 Stafford Act Funding

Under the Stafford Act, when there is a Presidential declaration of a major disaster or emergency, the Coast Guard FOSC may receive direct tasking in the form of a Mission Assignment – a work order issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (or other designated agency) directing the recipient agency to complete a specified task. The Emergency Support Function 10 (ESF-10) Hazardous Materials Response Annex of the Federal Response Plan includes both Oil and Hazardous Materials response activities. In the execution of a mission assignment, the FOSC will use existing funds, resources, and contracts for goods and services to complete the task. The FOSC will then review the actual expenses against the estimated costs and make payments to other government agencies (OGA) and private vendors for each cost.

For oil spills and hazardous materials releases, the FOSC will receive a Request for Federal Assistance from interagency agreement (IAG), FEMA or the ESF lead agency, including a cost ceiling, and will then proceed to respond as normal using the OSLTF and CERCLA funds, (Reference Section 6270 for FEMA funded ESF #10 responses), including the Request for Federal Assistance form in the cost documentation. It is important to recognize that Stafford Act funds, like OSLTF and CERCLA funds, may

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only be applied to response costs directly related to the tasking, and the Stafford Act ceiling must be managed carefully just as other fund ceilings are managed.

Reference: USCG Commandant Instruction 16451.1, Disaster Related Pollution Response Activities under the National Response Framework and Cost Reimbursement from the Stafford Act for additional guidance, D-7(m) Policy Letter Guidance for Disaster Response Under the National Response Framework (NRF) in Support of Emergency Support Function ESF#10, and FEMA/EPA Memorandum of Agreement: Policy Guidance on ESF-10 Mission Assignments.

6260.1 National Response Framework Key Concepts

Emergency support functions. The NRF groups disaster response actions into 15 functional areas known as ESFs and assigns a federal agency to chair each ESF and administer its response actions. While it is possible for USCG units to provide support under any of the ESFs, the two most likely ESFs for response and possible Chair/Co- chair responsibilities are ESF-1 (transportation) and ESF-10 (oil and hazardous materials response). The USCG’s role and responsibilities for ESF-10 include all of those contained in the NCP as well as releases of hazardous materials beyond those covered under the NCP (e.g., household hazardous waste cleanup). The NCP is incorporated in its entirety into the NRF under ESF-10.

Mission assignments. The administrative vehicle by which FEMA tasks a federal agency to respond is known as a mission assignment. The mission assignment is a task-specific work order identifying response operations to be executed under an assigned ESF. The primary response agency may enlist the assistance of other federal agencies by issuing an interagency agreement. Federal agencies must use their own funds in the execution of a mission assignment or IAG, then seek reimbursement from FEMA. It is imperative that USCG units and other agencies operating at the request of the FOSC receive a mission assignment or IAG for any FEMA (or primary agency) tasking as FEMA will not reimburse for emergency services rendered if a mission assignment or IAG does not specify those services. However, response units should not delay responses that fall under existing statutory authorities/responsibilities waiting for a mission assignment or IAG. The FOSC should direct the response and allow higher authorities to work out the funding.

FEMA may assign a limited number of pre-Stafford Act declaration mission assignments in order to stage federal and FOSC-requested response assets for events related to forecasted disasters such as hurricanes. In the past, the USCG has pre-staged personnel via these pre-declaration mission assignments. The process is slightly more involved, emphasizing the need for close coordination between CG District staffs, Area, NPFC, FEMA and EPA prior to a disaster response.

Regional Response Coordination Center (RRCC). Upon a Stafford Act declaration, FEMA activates the appropriate RRCC. The RRCC coordinates federal response

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efforts until a Joint Field Office (JFO), staffed by an Emergency Response Team (ERT), is established in the field and the FEMA Federal Coordinating officer (FCO) assumes coordination responsibility (note: there is generally one JFO per impacted state). The FCO has the legal authority to assign missions to federal agencies. The RRCC generally operates from the FEM regional office for the affected area. Primary functions of the RRCC include: communicating with the impacted state(s); coordinating deployment of the ERT-A (emergency response team – advance element) to field locations; assessing damage information; and developing initial mission assignments.

USCG/FOSC staffing support for the RRCC. If the disaster impacts the coastal zone, the USCG will normally provide one person knowledgeable in USCG/Area Contingency Plan response capabilities to the RRCC to ensure the interests and capabilities of the USCG are recognized at the outset of response operations and to coordinate the initial issuance of mission assignments/IAGs. Typically, the Seventh Coast Guard District office will provide this person. The individual assigned must have sufficient experience and maturity to work with mid-to-upper level management personnel from other agencies and to operate under stressful conditions for long hours. Districts normally ensure personnel are rotated every two-to-three weeks to avoid response fatigue.

State Emergency Operations Center (EOC). During a disaster response each state will activate an EOC to coordinate state response efforts and requests for federal assistance.

USCG/FOSC staffing support for an EOC. The Seventh Coast Guard District will normally provide a senior officer as an Emergency Preparedness Liaison Officer (EPLO) to each activated EOC. The EPLO advises the state on USCG/FOSC response capabilities, identifies to the state response requirements appropriate for USCG / FOSC intervention, assists the state in requesting federal assistance via the RRCC or JFO and keeps the district informed of pending request, capability requirements, etc. It should be emphasized that the EPLO’s role is not a “fishing” expedition to look for work for the FOSC, but as a technical advisor informing the state on USCG / FOSC capabilities/ existing responsibilities and processes for obtaining USCG / FOSC assistance.

Emergency Response Team (ERT). The ERT is the multi-agency response staff that includes the regional chair and support staff for each activated ESF. The ERT is located in the JFO. For incidents that impact just the coastal zone and require ESF-10, the USCG will be the regional ESF-10 incident chair with EPA as the vice-chair. For incidents that impact both the inland and coastal zones and require ESF-10, EPA will be the regional ESF-10 chair and the USCG the vice-chair. The USCG does not staff ESF- 10 for incidents that do not impact the coastal zone.

(1) USCG/FOSC staffing of the ERT. In accordance with the FRP, the Coast Guard Seventh District fills the USCG role as ESF-10 chair/vice-chair. As it is unlikely that a district division chief would be able to leave the district office during a major disaster response, he/she has designated a senior

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member of his/her staff to perform this function. The ESF-10 chair/vice chair will be supported by USCG and EPA personnel/watchstanders.

(2) Emergency response team - advance element. Prior to the establishment of the JFO and the ERT, an ERT-A is deployed to each impacted state. The ERT-A is the initial federal interagency group to respond to an incident in the field. The ERT-A normally deploys to the state emergency operations center (EOC) to obtain and evaluate disaster-related information, identify specific state requirements for federal response assistance and establish a location for the JFO. Typically, the JFO will be located as close to the impacted area as possible as designated by the FCO. Once the DFO is ready, the ERT-A folds into the ERT and helps to staff the JFO. USCG / FOSC participation on the ERT-A is critical for identifying tasks appropriate for the USCG / FOSC, aligning response operations with issued mission assignments and providing a conduit to USCG / FOSC resources. As with the EPLO, USCG personnel assigned to an ERT-A are not looking for work, but ensuring that support requested by the state is tasked appropriately.

USCG/FOSC staffing support to the ERT-A. For incidents requiring ESF-10 support that impact the coastal zone, at least two USCG watchstanders will be assigned to each ERT-A to support 24/7 operations. The Seventh Coast Guard District will coordinate USCG watchstanders. Watchstanders must be able to speak with authority on behalf of the USCG and FOSC(s) and have sufficient experience and maturity to interact with senior members of federal, state, or local agencies.

6300 Cost

Cost Documentation and Recovery Procedures, Forms and Completion Report

There are three primary aspects to successful cost recovery and documentation of significant pollution events: rapid start; dedicated personnel; and correct forms and submission procedures.

The requirement for a rapid start to documentation will be apparent upon examining the necessary forms and procedures. Whenever this plan is activated (i.e., the response exceeds the vessel or facility response plan, the state or federal government take an interest, or when there is no responsible party taking action), the following procedures must be executed by the Cost Unit:

 Determine whether OSLTF funding applies. Based upon Unified Command decisions on response action funding, determine whether other sources of funding apply.  Estimate the OSLTF and other funding ceilings required. In many responses, both an OSLTF and CERCLA ceiling will be established, with various response costs charged against one fund or the other depending on the decisions of the

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Unified Command and the limitations of the two funds. Similarly, other funds (such as for Search and Rescue, vessel salvage, and so on) may also be established, each with its own independent ceiling.  Obtain a FPN for the OSLTF fund, a CPN for the CERCLA Fund, and authorized ceilings for each all identified funds.  If any fund advice is needed, contact the NPFC Regional Case Manager at (202) 493-6723. If the regional manager is not available, the NPFC duty officer can be paged by calling (800) 759-7243, PIN 2073906, or by calling the National Response Center at 800-424-8802.  Obtain copies of PRFAs and Authorizations to Proceed from the Procurement Unit.  Identify and distribute the appropriate cost documentation forms.  Monitor contractors for all agencies on a daily basis. Collect both receipts and Daily Resource Reports (see Section 6610.1 Pollution Incident Daily Resource Report (CG-5136)) from the Time Unit.  Monitor USCG and other UC operational forces on a daily basis. Collect copies of aircraft use logs and vessel operating/navigation logs in addition to Daily Resource Reports (form CG-5136 series) from the Time Unit.  Monitor other government agency (OGA) operational forces on a daily basis. Collect SF-1080 or SF-1081 vouchers and supporting OGA documentation. Normally, the type of required documentation will be detailed in the PRFA for the OGA response contribution from the Time Unit.  Add up obligations from all three venues (contractor, UC, and OGAs) against each fund ceiling (for this reason, it will be imperative to understand fully UC decisions about which actions/contracts are directed to be made against which funding source). Include direct costs (Type I costs) and Anticipated Costs (estimates or Type II costs) and track the obligations against the various ceilings on a daily basis.  Well before a ceiling is actually reached, project the “burn rate” and advise the UC when a ceiling must be increased.  With UC approval, increase various fund ceilings.  Compile and maintain daily an inventory of all equipment purchases by purchasing agency and charged fund.  Maintain daily reports of costs against a ceiling as required by the NPFC (for the OSLTF ceiling) and each other fund/ceiling. Develop a daily display and post copies at each Situation Unit Display under the direction of the SITL and Display Processor.  After the response, certify contractor invoices within the required timeframe. For NPFC/OSLTF contracts, the required timeframe is ten days. Be certain to obtain and clearly identify the required timeframe for all other funds and track unit performance against these required cycle times. In general, certification will require acknowledgement from the Operations Section that the invoiced goods or services were received, and acknowledgement from the appropriate contracting official (depending on agency/organization) that the cost for the good or service are as per the agreement.

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 Forward all approved contractor invoices to the appropriate agency processing center for payment, keeping copies for the Unified Command’s records.  Within 120 days of the end of the cleanup, complete Financial Summary reports for each and every fund/ceiling managed by the Section.  There are two principle sources of assistance in documenting costs that are available to all organizations. These are the assigned Case Officer at the NPFC and the DRAT. Although these sources are available to all organizations, it may be more efficient to coordinate their assistance through Sector San Juan. There are two alternatives for non-federal organizations concerning forms on which reimbursable costs are documented. The first alternative is the organization’s documentation form that has been pre-approved by the NPFC. If an organization lacks a pre-approved documentation form it may use the federal forms. Personnel rates will be determined to the maximum extent in advance. Contractor rates for contractors with BOAs are fixed by the BOA. Standard rates for CG personnel are contained in Commandant Instruction 7310.1 (series). Other agencies are encouraged to have established personnel rates that can be furnished to the FOSC. For organizations and contractors not having standard rates, this fact should be made known to the FOSC early in the spill so that it may be addressed.  In spills where total expenditures are expected to be less than $50K, cost documentation may be collected by the FOSC and forwarded to the NPFC at the conclusion of the spill response. In larger spill responses this information must be compiled and forwarded daily to the FOSC and then the NPFC.

FOSC Paperwork Examples

The following formal documentation are available as tools for FOSCs. Examples of these forms can be provided upon request to the designated Federal On-Scene Coordinator Representatives at Sector San Juan:

 Authorization to Proceed  Letter of Federal Assumption  Letter of Designation of Source  Administrative Order

Spill Response Funding Forms

Form Number Title/Long Name Users Description

Follow this step-by-step guidance FOSC Financial when using the OSLTF Emergency CG NPFC-CM01 Management FOSCs Fund or CERCLA/Superfund and

Checklist monitoring cost documentation during a response.

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Form Number Title/Long Name Users Description

IRAT Pollution Incident Use as the cover to the project's Final Report and FOSCs Financial Report. Transmittal Form

Spill Responders, Pollution Incident including FOSCs, Use these forms to document oil spill CG 5136 Daily Resource Government incidents and expenditures. Report Agencies, & OSROs

Use the Pollution Response Funding Authorization (PRFA) forms to quickly Pollution Removal FOSCs & PRFA Forms obtain needed services from other Funding Government (seeSection 6250) government agencies in oil spill and Authorizations Agencies hazardous materials response actions.

Voucher for Transfers Use the Vouchers for Transfers to between Government request reimbursement from the SF1080 & SF1081 Appropriations and/or Agencies Coast Guard for funds expended Funds during oil spill removal.

Case/Cost Use checklist to help collect, prepare, NPFC-16480 Documentation FOSCs and finalize cost documentation (Checklist) Checklist FPNs & packages for submission to the NPFC. CPNs

6310 Certificate of Financial Responsibility Program

The United States relies on tankers, barges, and other vessels to transport oil and chemical-based products on our nation’s waterways. An oil spill or hazardous chemical release from these vessels can have a devastating impact on our environment. Congress has made clear, in OPA90 and other environmental statutes, that the parties responsible for water pollution should bear the cleanup costs. The Certificate of Financial Responsibility (COFR) program reflects this guiding principle.

The U.S. Coast Guard’s NPFC administers the COFR program. The Vessel Certification Division of the NPFC ensures that responsible parties are identified and held responsible for the expenses incurred during a water pollution incident.

A COFR is issued to vessel operators who have demonstrated their ability to pay for cleanup and damage costs up to the liability limits required by OPA90. With a few limited exceptions, vessels greater than 300 gross tons and vessels of any size that are lightering or transshipping oil in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) are required to comply with the COFR regulations in order to operate in US waters.

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Limits of Liability

The limits of liability are based on a particular vessel’s tonnage. The Delaware River Protection Act of 2006 (Title VI of the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2006 (MTSA)) amended the limits of liability under OPA90 for discharges and substantial threats of discharge of oil from vessels.

Penalties

Operators who do not comply with the COFR requirements are subject to:  Detainment  Denial of entry into U.S. ports  Civil penalties of up to $32,500 per day  Seizure or forfeiture of the vessel

COFR Forms

The applicable COFR forms are listed below:

Form Number Title/Long Name Users Description

Use this form to apply for a Certificate of Vessel Owners Financial Responsibility (COFR). You may also CG 5585 COFR Application & Operators apply for a COFR electronically through the E- COFR system.

Vessel owners & operators should ask their CG 5586 Insurance Insurers/ insurers to complete this form to show that they Guaranty Guarantors have adequate insurance to meet the applicable liability limits when applying for a COFR.

Vessel builders, repairers, scrappers, lessors, and sellers should ask their insurers to complete CG 5586-1 Master Insurance Insurers/ this form to show that they have adequate Guaranty Guarantors insurance to meet the applicable liability limits when applying for a Master Certificate.

Vessel owners & operators should ask their insurers to complete this form to show that they CG 5586-2 Surety Bond Insurers/ have adequate surety bonds to meet the Guaranty Guarantors applicable liability limits when applying for a COFR.

Vessel Owners Complete this form to show that you have CG 5586-3 Financial & Operators, adequate working capital and net worth to be Guaranty COFR self-insured to meet the applicable liability limits Guarantors when applying for a COFR.

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Form Number Title/Long Name Users Description

Vessel builders, repairers, scrappers, lessors, and sellers should ask their insurers to complete CG 5586-4 Master Financial Insurers/ this form to show that they have adequate Guaranty Guarantors working capital and net worth to be self-insured to meet the applicable liability limits when applying for a Master Certificate.

6400 Time

A Time Unit shall be established during an incident to be primarily responsible for personnel and equipment time recording. The accurate reporting of time for personnel and equipment shall be conducted in the following manner:

Personnel

1. Establish and maintain a file for personnel time reports within the first operational period. Initiate, gather, or update a time report from all applicable personnel assigned to the incident for each operational period. Maintain a log of excessive hours worked and give to Time Unit Leader daily. 2. Ensure that all personnel identification information is verified to be correct on the time report. 3. Post personnel travel and work hours, transfers, promotions, specific pay provisions and terminations to personnel time documents. 4. Ensure that time reports are signed. Close out time documents prior to personnel leaving the incident. Distribute all time documents according to agency policy.

Equipment

1. Advise Ground Support Unit, Facilities Unit, and Air Support Group of the requirement to establish and maintain a file of daily records for equipment time reports. Assist units in establishing a system for collecting these equipment time reports. 2. Post all equipment time tickets within four hours after the end of each operational period. 3. Prepare a Use and Summary invoice for equipment (as required) within 12 hours after equipment arrival at incident. 4. Submit data to Time Unit Leader for cost effectiveness analysis. 5. Maintain current posting on all charges or credits for fuel, parts, services and commissary. 6. Verify all time data and deductions with owner/operator of equipment. 7. Complete all forms according to agency specifications. Close out forms prior to demobilization. Distribute copies per agency and incident policy.

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The logistics section of the ICS can arrange to have meals purchased from local establishments (e.g., supermarket deli box lunch) and charge to the OSLTF or Superfund. All personnel that are Temporary Assigned Duty (TAD) at the spill site must have these meals annotated on their orders.

6500 Compensation/Claims

Persons and government agencies which incur damages as a result of discharges or substantial threats of discharges of oil are entitled to compensation and OPA90 provides for a mechanism to expedite this process. The RP is primarily liable for satisfying legitimate claims expeditiously. If the RP is either unknown, or is unable or unwilling to meet this obligation, or the claim is denied or remains unpaid for 90 days, the NPFC is authorized to evaluate and pay the claim from the OSLTF. This applies to both uncompensated removal costs and uncompensated damages resulting from the discharge. Section 1002 of OPA90 describes damages as including natural resources, real or personal property, subsistence use, revenues, profits and earning capacity, and public services. The RP, as designated by the FOSC, is required to advertise, in a manner directed by the NPFC, the name, address, telephone number, office hours, and work days of the person or persons to whom claims are to be presented and from whom claim information can be obtained. If the RP denies responsibility, proves unwilling or unable to deal with claims, or refuses to advertise, the NPFC will assume the role of responsible party for the purpose of receiving and paying claims. As such, the NPFC will advertise as described above, listing either their offices in Arlington, VA, or a locally established claims office, as deemed appropriate by the FOSC and NPFC for the case.

If parties have been adversely affected by an oil spill, they may be able to receive compensation. OPA90 defines the conditions under which they may recover costs and damages. To submit a claim they must:

1. Show that the spill meets all OPA requirements. Their claims manager cannot process the rest of their claims package until they have proven that the spill meets these requirements. (The OPA Claims Requirements checklist provides a step-by-step guide to help you decide if a spill qualifies.) 2. Document their costs and damages from the spill. (See the Types of Claims table below for a list of the kind of claims they can submit.) 3. Forward their claims package to the National Pollution Funds Center, the Coast Guard office responsible for evaluating and approving OPA claims.

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Types of Claims

Claim Type Description Who Can Submit Natural Costs for: Only specially designated natural Resource • Assessing an area's natural resource resource trustees Damages damages, (NRD) • Restoring the natural resources, and • Compensating the public for the lost use of the affected resources.

Removal Costs Costs to prevent, minimize, mitigate, or clean up Clean-up contractors, called Oil an oil spill. Spill Recovery Organizations (The costs of cleaning up your own property fall (OSROs) under the category of property damage, not Federal, State, and local removal costs.) government entities The responsible party Anyone who helped clean up the spill

Property Injury to or economic loss resulting from People or entities who own or Damage destruction of real property (land or buildings) or lease the damaged property other personal property. Does not include personal injury!

Boat Damage Injury to or economic loss resulting from damage People or entities who own or to a boat (a subset of property damage). lease the damaged boat

Loss of Profits Damages equal to the loss of profits or Anyone with loss of profits or & Earning impairment of earning capacity due to the injury, income (You do not have to own Capacity destruction, or loss of property or natural the damaged property or resources resources to submit a claim under this category.)

Loss of Loss of subsistence use claim if natural resources Anyone who, for subsistence use, Subsistence you depend on for subsistence use purposes depends on natural resources that Use of Natural have been injured, destroyed, or lost by an oil spill have been injured, destroyed, or Resources incident. lost (You do not have to own or manage the natural resource to submit a claim under this category.)

Loss of Net loss of taxes, royalties, rents, fees, or net Federal agencies Government profit shares due to the injury, destruction, or loss States Revenue of real property, personal property, or natural Local governments resources

Increased Net costs of providing increased or additional States Public Services public services during or after removal activities, Local governments including protection from fire, safety, or health hazards, caused by a discharge of oil or directly attributable to response to the oil spill incident

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6600 Procurement

The Procurement Unit is responsible for the following functions:  Negotiate, coordinate, document, and manage all contracts needed to support response operations.  Manage, coordinate, document, and account for all procurement orders needed to support response operations.  Manage, coordinate, document, and account for all payments made to support response operations.  Identify additional resources and logistics support needed to accomplish contracting and procurement services.  Report on the status of contracting, procurement, and payment services.  Administer all financial matters pertaining to vendor contracts.

Contracting Officer Authority

The PROC is responsible for administering all financial matters pertaining to vendor contracts, leases and fiscal agreements.

6610 Contractors

One of the best guides to assist FOSCs with correctly requesting and obligating federal government funds is the NPFC User Reference Guide Chapter 3.

Procurement Processes and Procedures

Upon obtaining an FPN or CPN, the FOSC can determine whether assistance is needed from a spill removal contractor (OSRO) or a federal, state, or local agency. The USCG Shoreline Infrastructure Logistics Center manages OSRO contracting and should be notified as soon as a FPN/CPN is assigned in order to establish good communications between the SILC case officer and the FOSC. The SILC East Coast Team Leader can be contacted 24/7 at (757) 628-4118. The Alternate Team Leader can be contacted at (757) 628-4108.

Contractor Assistance

A Basic Ordering Agreement is a written instrument of understanding, negotiated between the SILC and a contractor as to the agreed upon set rates the contractor would charge if the contractor was requested to assist in a spill response. A BOA is not a contract. Instead, it specifically identifies personnel, equipment and supplies offered by the company, identifies the terms and conditions the contractor would adhere to in the event they are hired for a federal response, and directs the contractor how to complete daily cost documentation, obtain sub-contracts, and submit invoices.

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The following website provides BOA contractor locations for pollution incidents: http://www.uscg.mil/mlclant/fdiv/contractor_localities.html. The BOA in Effect List provides a snapshot of all of the active BOA contracts available to CG FOSCs.

Hiring a Contractor with a BOA

In the event that a pollution response is federalized, the FOSC must select a BOA contractor based on the following criteria (in order of precedence):  Response time  Technical capability  Price

The FOSC then issues the contractor an Authorization to Proceed (ATP) with a ceiling amount, typically $50,000 or less). Cleanup should start once the ATP is issued, either verbally (for costs not to exceed $25,000) or written. The FOSC must also send the SILC a message (To: COGARD SILC NORFOLK VA//PCG-1//) within 24 hours indicating that an ATP has been issued. For issuance of ATPs that exceed $25,000, contact the SILC Contracting Office prior to issuance. However if time does not permit, the FOSC can issue the ATP but must contact the Contracting Office as soon as possible. The FOSC shall also regularly release Pollution Reports via message traffic to keep USCG District 5, the NPFC, and the SILC up-to-date on response operations and formerly document response progress.

During a spill, the FOSC will monitor the activities of all contractors hired by the FOSC as well as document its own costs. For contractors hired under existing BOAs, the costs shall be documented on the CG-5136 Pollution Incident Daily Resource Reports (E1, E2, E3, E4). The FOSC will also verify the daily hours and costs reported by the contractors and ensure that the contractors only order the personnel and equipment needed to adequately respond to the incident. The FOSC has the authority to order contract personnel or equipment be taken off the job site to ensure that the response is as cost effective as possible. However, the FOSC should follow this order up with a call to their SILC contracting officer to keep them informed.

Hiring a contractor without a BOA

The FOSC must first determine that a BOA contractor is unavailable or unable to perform the required tasks. If the services of a non-BOA contractor are needed, the FOSC must request assistance from a Contracting Officer at the SILC. Upon SILC approval, the FOSC may issue the Authorization to Proceed and send the same messages that are released for responses using BOA contractors as outlined above. The ATP message should clearly state the name of the non-BOA contractor and the reason why the contractor was hired.

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In an emergency, the FOSC can issue an ATP to a non-BOA contractor up to $50,000, but must contact the SILC Contracting Officer within 24 hours.

6610.1 Pollution Incident Daily Resource Report (CG-5136)

The CG-5136 Form is used to both summarize and detail all personnel, equipment, and other resources used during the removal activities of an incident. The form consists of several parts.

Details on using and completing all parts of the form are included in Chapters 1 and 6 of the Technical Operating Procedures for Resource Documentation.

Part... Is Used By... When... To..

At end of spill (or at To summarize all resources used during the A FOSCs intervals for large removal activities of a pollution incident spills)

To list government personnel, equipment, and FOSCs & Other B-E Daily other resources incurred each day of removal Government Agencies activity

To list contractor personnel, equipment, and E1-E4 Contractors Daily other resources incurred each day of removal activity

To record changes to the ceiling and F & F1 FOSCs As needed or daily obligations incurred during an entire spill.

CG-5136A: Government Summary Sheet

Summarizes all personnel, equipment, and other resources used during the removal activities of a pollution incident. The remaining sections of CG-5136 provide detailed information on the costs.

CG-5136A Pollution Incident Daily Resource Report - Government Summary Form

CG-5136B-E: Government Costs (Dailies) FOSCs and other government organizations can use Parts B-E of the CG-5136 form to track government personnel, equipment, and other resources incurred each day of the removal activity.

CG-5136B Pollution Incident Daily Resource Report – Government Personnel CG-5136C Pollution Incident Daily Resource Report – Government Equipment CG-5136D Pollution Incident Daily Resource Report – Government Purchases/Expendables/Travel Orders/Contractor CG-5136E Pollution Incident Daily Resource Report – Government Short Form

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CG-5136 B-E Workbooks You can also use CG-5136 Workbooks (Microsoft Excel spreadsheets) on the NPFC website as a substitute for Parts B-E of the CG5136 form. These files are embedded with the Coast Guard standard rates for the times indicated to quickly calculate the daily costs related to oil spill removal. The first worksheet in each file provides additional instructions.

File If costs occurred. . . And spill lasted. . . Use. . . Size

7 days or less Current Small Spill Form 300 KB On or after April 9, 2008 More than 7 days Current Large Spill Form 1 MB

7 days or less Current Small Spill Form 300 KB On or after April 5, 2007 More than 7 days Current Large Spill Form 1 MB

7 days or less Current Small Spill Form 300 KB On or after March 15, 2006 More than 7 days Current Large Spill Form 1 MB

Between February 22, 2005, 7 days or less Previous Small Spill Form 300 KB and March 14, 2006 More than 7 days Previous Large Spill Form 1 MB

Between October 4, 2002, and 7 days or less Previous Small Spill Form 300 KB February 21, 2005 More than 7 days Previous Large Spill Form 1 MB

Email NPFC for appropriate standard Before October 4, 2002 N/A rates

CG-5136E-1 through CG-5136E-4: Contractor Costs (Dailies)

Oil spill response contractors may use the Parts E1 to E4 of the CG-5136 form to track and submit daily costs. These forms are located on the Coast Guard Form Management System.

CG-5136E-1 Pollution Incident Daily Resource Report – Contractor Personnel

CG-5136E-2 Pollution Incident Daily Resource Report – Contractor Equipment

CG-5136E-3 Pollution Incident Daily Resource Report – Contractor/Subcontractor Materials/Other Expenses

CG-5136E-4 Pollution Incident Daily Resource Report – Contractor/Short Form

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CG-5136-F: Ceiling Management and Incident Obligation Log

FOSCs can use the CG-5136-F to track a project's ceiling and compute cumulative obligations against an FPN during an incident. CG-5136F Environmental Response Ceiling Management - Ceiling Management & Incident Obligation Log

CG-5136F-1 Pollution Incident Daily Resource Report - Ceiling Management obligation Log Short Form

6700 Reserved

6800 Reserved

6900 Reserved for Area/District

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9000 Appendices

9100 Emergency Notifications

The purpose of an Emergency Notification List is to centralize information about agencies, groups, trustees, organizations, and points of contact that play a role in environmental response. This appendix serves as a job aid for any person seeing and/or receiving first notification of an oil spill, hazardous material release, marine fire, vessel salvage, and/or Weapons of Mass Destruction event (detonation). All federal, state, and local agencies are hereby reminded that “cross notification” is highly desired as redundant means assuring the entire response community is activated.

9110 Required Emergency Notifications

Point of Completed Date/Time Initials Entity Notified Contact Toll Free: (800) 424- National Response 8802

⁭ Center Toll Call: (202) 267- 2675 USCG Sector San Juan (787) 289- Command Center ⁭ 2041 (for Coastal Zone) Hotline: (877) 251- 4575 Mr. Angel Environmental Rodriguez Protection Agency (FOSC): ⁭ Region II Response (787) 671- Center (PR/USVI) 8093 (for Inland Zone) Mr. Geoffrey Garrison (FOSC): (787) 671- 8181 Main Office: Puerto Rico (787) 767- Environmental Quality 8181 ⁭ Board State OSC (for incidents occurring (A. Rosario): in PR’s jurisdiction) (787) 403- 6429

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Point of Completed Date/Time Initials Entity Notified Contact Office: Puerto Rico Emergency (787) 724- Management Agency 0124 (for incidents involving ⁭ Cell: risk to public health and (787) 939- safety) 6143 St. Thomas/ USVI Department of St. John: Planning and Natural (340) 774- ⁭ Resources 3320 x 5156 (for incidents occurring St. Croix: in USVI’s jurisdiction) (340) 773- 1082 Municipal Fire Department Hazardous 911 ⁭ Materials Response (above the RQ)

9120 Federal On-Scene Coordinator’s Notifications Oil, Hazardous Substance, and Maritime Firefighting Incidents:

Verification that caller has made Required Emergency Notification Point of Completed Date/Time Initials Entity Notified Contact Toll Free: (800) 424- National Response 8802

⁭ Center Toll Call: (202) 267- 2675 USCG Sector San Juan (787) 289-

⁭ Command Center 2041

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Hotline: (877) 251- 4575 Mr. Angel Rodriguez Environmental (FOSC): Protection Agency (787) 671- ⁭ Region II Response 8093 Center (PR/USVI) Mr. Geoffrey Garrison (FOSC): (787) 671- 8181 Main Office: Puerto Rico (787) 767- Environmental Quality 8181 ⁭ Board State OSC (for incidents occurring (A. Rosario): in PR’s jurisdiction) (787) 403- 6429 Office: Puerto Rico Emergency (787) 724- Management Agency 0124 (for incidents involving ⁭ Cell: risk to public health and (787) 939- safety) 6143 St. Thomas/ USVI Department of St. John: Planning and Natural (340) 774- ⁭ Resources 3320 x 5156 (for incidents occurring St. Croix: in USVI’s jurisdiction) (340) 773- 1082 Virgin Islands Territorial St. Thomas/ Emergency St. John: Mangement Agency (340) 774- ⁭ EOC 2244 (for incidents involving St. Croix: risk to public health and (340) 773- safety) 2244 Municipal Fire Department Hazardous 911 ⁭ Materials Response (above the RQ)

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Notifications to Coast Guard Commands Point of Completed Date/Time Initials Entity Notified Contact USCG District 7 (305) 415-

⁭ Command Center 6800 Front Desk: (609) 724- 0008 National Strike Force CDO’s Cell ⁭ Atlantic Strike Team Phone: (609) 556- 9376 Front Desk: (252) 331- National Strike Force 6000 Coordination Center CDO’s Cell ⁭ Public Information Phone: Assist Team (252) 267- 3458

Notifications to Resource Trustees & Federal Agencies Point of Completed Date/Time Initials Entity Notified Contact Office: US Department of the (215) 597- Interior (DOI)*: 5378 Mr. Michael Chezik ⁭ Cell: (currently standing in (215) 266- for Mr. Greg Hogue) 5155 US Department of Commerce/National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Office: Scientific Support (305) 530- Coordinator: 7931

⁭ Mr. Brad Benggio Cell: (oil discharge: (206) 849- potential/actual 9923 discharge ≥ 1,000 gallons; hazmat release: potential/actual ≥ 500 gallons)

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Hotline: (877) 251- 4575 Mr. Angel Rodriguez Environmental (FOSC): Protection Agency (787) 671- ⁭ Region II Response 8093 Center (PR/USVI) Mr. Geoffrey Garrison (FOSC): (787) 671- 8181

* Notify the US Department of the Interior for the following discharges: a) Equal or exceed 5K gallons in Atlantic/Caribbean/Coastal Waters and 1K gallon spill involving inland waters (rivers and lakes and ICW) 33 CFR Section 2.05-20, Navigable Waters. b) Discharges that affect Department administered facilities, such as National Parks, National Wildlife Refuge system. c) Discharges that have impacted or threaten populations of federally listed species or designated critical habitats protected under the Endangered Species Act. d) Discharges that have impacted or threatened Historical Properties protected under National Historic Preservation Act. e) Discharges that have resulted in fish kills or have impacted migratory birds.

Radiological Incidents:

Level I (Passive Detection) Completed Date/Time Initials Entity Notified Point of Contact Toll Free: (800) National Response 424-8802

⁭ Center Toll Call: (202) 267-2675 USCG Sector San Juan (787) 289-2041 ⁭ Command Center Puerto Rico Emergency Office: Management Agency (787) 724-0124 (for incidents involving ⁭ Cell: risk to public health and (787) 939-6143 safety)

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Virgin Islands Territorial St. Thomas/ St. Emergency Mangement John: Agency EOC (340) 774-2244 ⁭ (for incidents involving St. Croix: risk to public health and (340) 773-2244 safety) Municipal Fire Department Hazardous 911 ⁭ Materials Response (above the RQ) US Customs and Border Protection: Anti-Terrorist (787) 277-7555 ⁭ Contraband Enforcement Team for the Seaport Team Lead: Jose Ralat

Level II (Radiation source is illegitimate, unknown, or exceeds the safe exposure limits for a Level I Team) Completed Date/Time Initials Entity Notified Point of Contact Front Desk: (609) National Strike Force 724-0008

⁭ Atlantic Strike Team CDO’s Cell Phone: (609) 556-9376 US Customs and Border Protection: Laboratory Scientific ⁭ Support (787) 729-6991/6968 (located in San Juan and services PR and USVI) 22nd CST (PR) Joint (Weapons of Mass Operations Center: Destruction) Civil (787) 723-7711 ⁭ Support Team 23rd CST (USVI):

(340) 712-7946

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US Department of Energy: Radiological Assistance Program (RAP) Team (865) 576-1005 or (to request assistance ⁭ (865) 525-7885 if the Level II Team cannot identify the source as legitimate; notify NRC if RAP support requested)

Biological Incidents:

Completed Date/Time Initials Entity Notified Point of Contact Toll Free: (800) 424- National Response 8802

⁭ Center Toll Call: (202) 267- 2675 USCG Sector San (787) 289-2041 ⁭ Juan Command Center Puerto Rico Emergency Office: Management Agency (787) 724-0124

⁭ (for incidents involving Cell: risk to public health (787) 939-6143 and safety) Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency St. Thomas/ St. Mangement Agency John: ⁭ EOC (340) 774-2244 (for incidents involving St. Croix: risk to public health (340) 773-2244 and safety) Municipal Fire ⁭ Department Hazardous 911 Materials Response US Customs and Border Protection: Anti-Terrorist ⁭ Contraband (787) 277-7555 Enforcement Team for the Seaport Team Lead: Jose Ralat

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Completed Date/Time Initials Entity Notified Point of Contact Center for Disease Control and Prevention: (787) 253-7880 ⁭ (San Juan Quarantine Station; services PR and USVI) 22nd CST (PR) Joint (Weapons of Mass Operations Center: Destruction) Civil (787) 723-7711 ⁭ Support Team 23rd CST (USVI):

(340) 712-7946

9130 Recommended Spill Report Form

This form has been developed to assist agencies and reporting parties in gathering, reporting, and documenting the information most commonly needed in emergency reports. The use of this form is not mandatory; all entities are free to use whatever report/data capture form they find most useful.

Initial Assessment Questions Information

Date and Time of Call

Caller Name

Caller Address

Caller Phone Number

Name of Person taking the Report

Name of Potentially Responsible Party Name of vessel/facility, railcar/truck number or other identifying information.

Type and size of vessel/facility

Total quantity of fuel/chemical onboard or in tank

Nationality (vessel only)

Location of incident (i.e., street address, lat/long, mile post)

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Initial Assessment Questions Information Date and time of incident (or when discovered) Description of spill (i.e., size, color, smell, etc.) Type of incident (i.e., explosion, collision, tank failure, grounding, etc.)

Material spilled

Source of material spilled

Estimated amount spilled

Total potential quantity that could be spilled (i.e., total quantity in tank or on board) Environmental media impacted or potentially impacted by spill (i.e., air, water, ground/soil)

Weather/sea conditions

Point of contact (i.e., Responsible Party name, phone number, and address) Vessel/facility agent(s) (i.e., name and phone number) Name and contact information of insurance carrier Number and type of injuries or fatalities Description of who is on-scene and what response activities are being conducted or have been completed

Have evacuations occurred?

Agencies notified

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9200 Personnel and Services Directory

9210 Federal Agency Points of Contact

Completed Date/Time Initials Entity Notified Point of Contact Hotline: (877) 251-4575 Environmental Mr. Angel Rodriguez Protection Agency (FOSC):

⁭ Region II Response (787) 671-8093 Center (PR/USVI) Mr. Geoffrey Garrison (FOSC): (787) 671-8181 Center for Disease ⁭ Control (404) 639-3311 (for medical waste) USCG Sector San Juan (787) 289-2041 ⁭ Command Center US Department of the Office: Interior (DOI)*: (215) 597-5378 Mr. Michael Chezik ⁭ Cell: (currently standing in for (215) 266-5155 Mr. Greg Hogue) US Department of Commerce/National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Scientific Office: Support Coordinator: (305) 530-7931 Mr. Brad Benggio ⁭ Cell: (oil discharge: (206) 849-9923 potential/actual discharge ≥ 1,000 gallons; hazmat release: potential/actual ≥ 500 gallons)

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Completed Date/Time Initials Entity Notified Point of Contact Caribbean Field Office: (787) 851-7297 / (787) 510-5208 Cell (24/7) Vieques NWR: (787) 741-2138 Culebra NWR: (787) 742-0115 US Fish and Wildlife USVI NWR: ⁭ Service (340) 690-9451 (STT/STJ/STX) NWR HQ: (787) 851-7258 (Alt for other NWR, primary for Cabo Rojo NWR, Desecheo Is. and Navassa Is.) US Customs and Border Protection: Anti-Terrorist ⁭ Contraband (787) 277-7555 Enforcement Team for the Seaport Team Lead: Jose Ralat Federal Emergency (787) 296-3500 ⁭ Management Agency US Navy Supervisor of Salvage and Diving: (703) 607-2753

⁭ 2531 Jeff Davis Hwy. (202) 781-3889 Arlington, VA 22202 USCG Salvage (202) 327-3985 Engineering Response ⁭ [email protected] Team (SERT) National Pollution Fund ⁭ Center Regional Case (202) 493-67223 Manager National Pollution Fund (800) 759-7243

⁭ Center Duty Officer Pin 2073906

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9220 State Agency Points of Contact

Completed Date/Time Initials Entity Notified Point of Contact Puerto Rico Main Office: Environmental (787) 767-8181 Quality Board State OSC ⁭ (for incidents (A. Rosario): occurring in PR’s (787) 403-6429 jurisdiction) Puerto Rico Emergency Management Office: Agency (787) 724-0124

⁭ (for incidents Cell: involving risk to (787) 939-6143 public health and safety) PR Department of (787) 724-5700 ⁭ Natural Resources USVI Department of Planning and St. Thomas/ St. John: Natural Resources (340) 774-3320 x 5156

⁭ (for incidents St. Croix: occurring in USVI’s (340) 773-1082 jurisdiction) Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency St. Thomas/ St. John: Mangement Agency (340) 774-2244 EOC ⁭ St. Croix: (for incidents (340) 773-2244 involving risk to public health and safety)

9230 Local Agency Points of Contact

[Reserved for future development]

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9240 Additional Resources/OSROs OSROs: See also Section 5010

Entity Completed Date/Time Initials Point of Contact Notified Indutech Environmental Services POC: 787-743-6868 Edgardo 787-501-4014

⁭ Tormos [email protected] P. O. Box 70168-8168 San Juan, PR 00936-8168 NRC POC: 787-396-5231 David Aviles 787-789-2000 P.O. Box ⁭ [email protected] 9022750

San Juan, PR 00902 POC: Wilfredo Resto (787) 399-0567 MSRC [email protected]

⁭ Judith Roos 703-326-5617 [email protected]

http://www.msrc.org/Locations/Sanjuan.htm Clean Harbor 787-641-5393 POC: 787-509-3301 ⁭ Juan Raul [email protected] Trigo

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Salvage Companies:

Completed Date/Time Initials Entity Notified Point of Contact 8717 Humble Westfield Rd. Humble, TX 77338 T&T Salvage, 24 hour: +1 713 534 0700 LLC Houston Office: 281 446-4010 [email protected]

Website: www.ttsalvage.com. Office: 787-785-9065 Gabriel Fuentes Jorge Fuentes: Jr. Construction 787-553-3070 ⁭ (have barges with Jorge Fuentes Jr.: cranes) 787-612-6657 Email: [email protected] Office: Del Valle Group 787-794-0927 ⁭ (have barges Pablo Del Valle (President): with cranes) 787-505-6100 [email protected] Donjon Marine Co., Inc.: 1250 Liberty (908) 964-8812 ⁭ Ave. Hillside, NJ 07205 Phone: 787-880-1714 Carlos Jove Pratts Fax: & Carlos Jove 787-878-8602 Roman Cell: ⁭ (salvage 787-536-5895 equipment) [email protected]

[email protected] www.marinedivingcontractors.com

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Completed Date/Time Initials Entity Notified Point of Contact Phone: Michael (727) 824-5396 Henderson Fax: ⁭ (NOAA) (727) 824-5320 (scan sonar) [email protected] Phone: Alfonso O’Neill 787-729-6873 ⁭ (USACE) Cell: (scan sonar) 787-405-5982 [email protected] Phone: Mr Ricardo 787-649-2882 Ferrer ⁭ Fax: (scan sonar) 787-957.1707 Renán López de Office: Azúa 787-268-6097 RLDA Surveying Fax: ⁭ & Mapping 787-963-0824 San Juan, Puerto Cell: Rico 787-525-7796 (scan sonar) Roy A. Armstrong, Ph.D. Bio-optical (787) 899-2048, x-249 Oceanography http://bio-optics.uprm.edu Laboratory [email protected] ⁭ University of [email protected] Puerto Rico

Mayaguez, PR 00681-9000 (scan sonar) Jose Caballero 787-370-0030 Independent [email protected] ⁭ contractor

(scan sonar)

Towing Companies:

Completed Date/Time Initials Entity Notified Point of Contact Puerto Rico Towing

⁭ (PR north coast) McAllister Towing

⁭ (PR north coast)

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Completed Date/Time Initials Entity Notified Point of Contact Harbor Fuels

⁭ (PR north coast) Vallo Ship Yard

⁭ (PR North Coast)

Sun Transport, Inc.

⁭ (PR east coast)

South PR Towing

⁭ (PR south coast) Puerto Rico

Operations ⁭ (PR south coast) Immel’s Marine, Inc.

⁭ (St. Thomas)

HOVENSA

⁭ (St. Croix)

Sea Tow (787) 636-4906 ⁭ (Puerto Rico)

Sea Tow (340) 777-4869 ⁭ (USVI)

Port Authority/Harbormasters/Pilots:

Completed Date/Time Initials Entity Notified Point of Contact Puerto Rico Port Authority (All the PR ports are operated by the PR Ports Authority with the Chief, Operation exception of the Port of ⁭ Maritime Division Ponce, which is operated by the municipality of Ponce.) P.O. Box 2829 San Juan, PR 00936 Chief, Operation Ponce Port Authority ⁭ Maritime Division

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Completed Date/Time Initials Entity Notified Point of Contact St. Thomas: ⁭ USVI Port Authority St. Croix:

San Juan Bay Pilots (office located at Monitor Channels:

⁭ Frontier Bay in San VHF 7 and 14 Juan) PR Port of Mayaguez

⁭ Pilots PR Port of Las Mareas P.O. Box 215, Playa

⁭ Sta. Ponce, PR 00734 PR Port of Ponce ⁭ P.O. Box 7768 Ponce, PR 00732 PR Port of Mayaguez ⁭ Apartado 6167 Mayaguez, PR 00709 Port of Guanica and Mayaguez ⁭ Calle A-26 Urb. Valle Verde Ponce, PR 00731 Monitor VHF St. Thomas Pilots ⁭ Channel 16

Monitor VHF St. Croix Pilots ⁭ Channel 16 St. Croix - HOVENSA (maintain staff of 6

⁭ pilots for vessels using the HOVENSA facility)

Laboratories:

Completed Date/Time Initials Entity Notified Point of Contact Analytical Technologies Road 165 KM. 2.6 Catano,

⁭ Callo Box 70175 San Juan, PR 00936

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Completed Date/Time Initials Entity Notified Point of Contact Caribtec Laboratories, Inc. 1121 Andreu Aguilar St. ⁭ Baldrich, Hato Rey G.PO Box 2242 San Juan, PR 00936 Environmental Quality Lab ⁭ 1397 Feria St., Box 11095 Santurce, PR 00910 Laboratorio Quimico Industrial De Puerto Rico ⁭ 1214 Jesus T. Pineiro Ave G. P. O. Box 4067 San Juan, PR 00936 Quantum Laboratory, Inc. 774 San Patricio Ave

⁭ G. P. O. Box 1629 San Juan, PR 00936 Sanco Laboratories 318 Q Road 21 URB. Las Lomas, Rio Pied

⁭ PO Box 10359 Caparra Station, PR 00922 Spectron Caribe, Inc. ⁭ Pineiro & San Patricio Ave Rio Piedras, PR BIO-QUIM Laboratorio De Contro Quim ⁭ Bacteriologico Apartado 7722 Ponce, PR 00731 Envirolabs Industrial and Environmental Laboratories 67 Concordia St. ⁭ Sabanetas Industrial Park Ponce, Puerto Rico PO Box 59 Mercedita, PR 00715 Safety Kleen Envirosystem Road #2 KM. 51.0

⁭ PO Box 1098 Manati, PR 00674

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Completed Date/Time Initials Entity Notified Point of Contact Caribbean Bioresearch, Inc URB. Industrial El Retiro

⁭ PO Box 325 San German, PR 00753 Environmental Support Lab ⁭ Gabriel Hernandez #64 Vega Alta, PR 00762 Becton Environmental Lab. 192 Villa Street

⁭ PO Box 180 Playa De Ponc Ponce, PR 00734 Phasor Engineering, Inc. ⁭ PO Box 9012 Ponce, PR 00732 Soil Tech. Corporation ⁭ AMUR St. Reparto Landrau Hato Rey, PR 00919 Law Environmental Caribe ⁭ 54-56 Bolivia Street Hato Rey, PR 00917 Applied Environmental Testing Laboratories ⁭ 92 Fourth Street Thomas Carrion Maduro Juana Diaz, PR 00665 Terra Vac 356 Fortaleza St.

⁭ Box 1591 San Juan, PR 00903 EQ Lab ⁭ PO Box 11458 Santurce, PR 00910-1458 High Technology Lab, Inc ⁭ PO Box 3964 Guaynabo, PR 00970

Fish and Wildlife Response:

Completed Date/Time Initials Entity Notified Point of Contact Caribbean Stranding Network ⁭ Area Coordinator: c/o Isla Mayagues Marine Laboratories

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Completed Date/Time Initials Entity Notified Point of Contact University of Puerto Rico, RUM PO Box 908 Lajas, Puerto Rico 00667-0908 Culebra Sea Turtle Project

⁭ PO Box 617 Culebra, PR 00645 Tri-State Bird Rescue & Research: (302) 737-9543 ⁭ 110 Possum Hollow Rd. Newark, DE 19711 International Bird Rescue Center Bird Rescue Research

⁭ Center Aquatic Park Berkley, CA 94710 Texas Oiled Wildlife Response Program Texas A&M University

⁭ PO Box 1675 Galveston, TX 77553- 1675

Marine Environmental Non-Governmental Organizations:

Completed Date/Time Initials Entity Notified Point of Contact Caribbean Stranding Network c/o Department de Ciencias Marinas

⁭ Universidad de PR Apartado 908, Lajas, PR 00667-0908

Culebra Leatherback Project ⁭ PO Box 617 Culebra, PR 00645- 0617

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Completed Date/Time Initials Entity Notified Point of Contact United Community Against Contamination (CUCCO) POC:

⁭ Mrs. Rosa H. Ramos PO Box 363962 San Juan, PR 00936- 3692 Rudder Committee of Clear Ambient No Phone POC: Mr. Frank Coss ⁭ PO Box 1456 Manati, PR 00674 Pro Health & Ambient of Mayaguez POC: ⁭ Mrs. Julia S. Mignucci C/Aduana Apartado 274 Mayaguez, PR 00680 Wake-Up Committee of Cidra POC: ⁭ Mr. Eliezer Colon Rivera PO Box 12 Cidra, PR 00739 Northside Civic Association Estate Elizabeth 33-4 No Phone PO Box 11988 ⁭ St. Thomas, USVI 00801

St. Croix Environmental Association

⁭ PO Box 3839 St. Croix, USVI 00820

Environmental Association St.

⁭ Thomas/St. John PO Box 6075

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Completed Date/Time Initials Entity Notified Point of Contact St. Thomas, USVI 00804

University of Virgin Island, Marine Advisory Services Eastern Carribean Center St. Thomas, USVI

⁭ 00802 St. John Community Foundations PO Box 8320 Cruz Bay, St. John, USVI 00830 St. Croix Foundation for Community Development

⁭ PO Box 1128 Christiansted, USVI 00821 Island Resources Foundation 6296 Estate Nazareth ⁭ #11 St. Thomas, USVI 00802-1104

Caribbean Natural Resources Institute 1104 Strand St. Suite

⁭ 208 Christiansted, USVI 00820

Volunteer Organizations

St. Thomas/St. John

COMMUNICATIONS E VOLUNTEERS A, D, E, F VEHICLES A, E, F AIR TRANSPORTATION E FIRST AID A

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NURSES A, C, D COUSELORS A, B, C FOOD A, C CLOTHING A SOCIAL WORKERS A GENERATORS E SHELTER A,C BUILDING AND REPAIR A,E

A) American Red Cross B) Bovoni Baptist C) Charlotte Amalie High School 340-774-0780 D) Neighborhood Support Network E) The Salvation Army F) V.I. Council, Boy Scouts of America

Puerto Rico

COMMUNICATIONS F, G, L, O VOLUNTEERS A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, VEHICLES C, G, K, L AIR TRANSPORTATION G, L FIRST AID A, B, C, G, I, J NURSES A, B, C, G, I COUSELORS A, B, C, D, G, H, I, J, M FOOD A, C, E, H, K, M CLOTHING A, C, H, K, M SOCIAL WORKERS B, C, K, M GENERATORS D SHELTER C BUILDING AND REPAIR C, J

A) Adventist Development Relief B) American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) C) American Red Cross D) Baptists Home Mission Board E) Caribbean Food Bank F) Christian Ministry Serving Emergency G) Civil Air Patrol H) Iglesia Metodista Unida de Puerto Rico I) Mennites Disaster Services J) The Salvation Army K) U.S. Coast Guard L) Catholic Social Services

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M) AFLC N) REACT

St. Croix

COMMUNICATIONS A, D, E, I VOLUNTEERS A, B, C, E, G, H, I, J, K VEHICLES A, B, D, E, G, I, J AIR TRANSPORTATION C, E FIRST AID A, B, C, G, I NURSES A, B, F, G, H, I, K COUSELORS A, B, C, D, F, G, I, J FOOD A, B, G CLOTHING A, B, G SOCIAL WORKERS A, B, G GENERATORS A, I SHELTER A, B, D, E, G, H BUILDING AND REPAIR A, B, G

A) ADRA B) American Red Cross C) Baha I Faith D) Catholic Church E) Civil Air Patrol F) Community United Methodist Church G) Interfaith Coalition H) Holy Cross Episcopal Church I) Luthern Church J) St. Lukes A.M.E. Church K) Neighborhood Support Network

9250 Political Representatives Directory Commonwealth of Puerto Rico:

Entity Completed Date/Time Initials Point of Contact Notified Office of the Governor: Governor

Luis G. (787)721-7000 ⁭ Fortuno email: [email protected] La Fortaleza, San Juan, PR 00901

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Entity Completed Date/Time Initials Point of Contact Notified Washington, D.C. 1218 Longworth HOB Washington, D.C. 20515 Tel: (202) 225-2615 Fax: (202) 225-2154 Puerto Rico Congressman Ave. de la Constitución Pedro ⁭ Ant. Edif. Medicina Tropical Pierluisi 2ndo Piso, Puerta de Tierra San Juan, PR 00901 Teléfono: (787) 723-6333 Fax: (787) 729-7738 1 (866) 266-6678

USVI:

Entity Completed Date/Time Initials Point of Contact Notified St. Thomas & Water Island 21-22 Kongens Gade Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, VI 00802 Tel: 340-774-0001 Fax: 340-774-1361

St. John Office of the The Battery Governor: St. John, VI 00830 ⁭ Governor Tel: 340-776-8484 John P. Fax: 340-776-6992 deJongh

St. Croix 1105 King Street Christiansted, St. Croix, VI 00820 Tel: 340-773-1404 Fax: 340-713-9806 315 Prince Street Frederiksted, St. Croix, VI

00840Tel: 340 -772-1000

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Entity Completed Date/Time Initials Point of Contact Notified Washington, D.C. 1510 Longworth HOB Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-1790 Fax: (202) 225-5517

St. John District Office #109 Contant-Enighed Cruz Bay, St. John, VI 00831 Phone: (340)776-1212

St. Croix District Office Congressman #1 Estate Cane, Space #204 and ⁭ Donna 205 Sunshine Mall Christiensen Frederiksted, St. Croix, Virgin Islands 00840 Phone: 340-778-5900 Fax: 340-778-5111

St. Thomas District Office Suite #207, Second Floor - Nisky Business Center St.Thomas, Virgin Islands 00802 Phone: 340-774-4408 Fax: 340-774-8033

9300 Incident Action Plans

The following two IAPs are good examples to help an IMT get established in the first several operation periods of a response: . PREP FSE IAP 2006 – Vessel collision discharge scenario . PREP FSE IAP 2009 – Pipeline discharge scenario

9400 Area Planning Documentation

9410 Spill and Discharge History This section discusses the oil and hazardous substance spill history of the area. Spill history data was obtained using references (a) through (f) below. References (g) through (i) were also used to determine risk.

(a) USCG Marine Safety Information System (MSIS) computer database.

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(b) USCG Sector San Juan's pollution incident case files. (c) EPA pollution incident records. (d) P.R. EQB pollution incident records. (e) P.R. DNER pollution incident records. (f) U.S.V.I. DPNR pollution incident records. (g) Waterborn Trade of Petroleum Products in the Wider Caribbean Region, Report No. CG-W-10-84, dated 1984. (h) Survey questions aimed at local oil industry. (i) Survey questions aimed at oil industry of neighboring Non-U.S. Island

Below is a summary of the largest oil spills that occured in the coastal waters of Puerto Rico or the U.S. Virgin Islands:

9410.1 List of the Largest Oil Spills in the Coastal Waters of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands

GUANICA BAY (PR) CEIBA Punta Augustin & Yabucoa Argea Prima (PR) 10,000 Tons Crude Oil Barge Peck Slip July 16, 1962 460,000 Gals Bunker C December 19, 1978 SAN JUAN (PR) MONA PASSAGE (PR) S/S Ocean Eagle M/V A. Regina 1,500,000 Gals Crude 6,000 Gals No. 2 Diesel March 3, 1968 February 15, 1985 ST. CROIX (USVI) ST. THOMAS (USVI) T/V Santa Augusta T/B St. Thomas 25,200 Gals No. 6 Fuel Oil 3.3 Million Gals Crude Oil 1971 February 6, 1986 CABO ROJO, PR NAVAL STATION ROOSEVELT M/V Zoe Colocotroni ROADS (PR)(Ensanada Honda) 1.5 Million Gals Crude Oil Tank #85 (Cap. 900,000 Gals) 1973 59,000 Gals JP-5 November 27, 1986 GUAYANILLA (PR) STATES EAST OF U.S. (St. Kitts) M/V Zannis T/B Vistabella 1,505,910 Gals Crude Oil 566,500 Gals No. 6 Fuel Oil January 13, 1974 March 22, 1991 ST. CROIX (USVI) SAN JUAN (PR) M/V Michael C. Lemos Barge BGI Trader 376,000 Gals Crude Oil 10,000 Gals No. 6 Fuel Oil January 22, 1975 December 12, 1993

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GUAYANILLA BAY (PR) SAN JUAN (PR) Unknown Vessel T/B Morris J. Berman 42,000 Gals Venezuelan Crude 800,000 Gals No. 6 Fuel Oil March 1977 January 7, 1994 NAVAL STATION ROOSEVELT GUAYANILLA – CABO ROJO ROADS (PR) T/V Genmar Progress Storage Tank 15000 gallons of heavy fuel 100,000 Gals No. JP5 Jet Fuel throughout 40 miles in the south October 18, 1999 coast August 30, 2007

9410.2 Summary of the Largest Oil Spills in the Coastal Waters of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands

MYSTERY OIL SPILL SOUTHWEST COAST OF PUERTO RICO On August 30, 2007, patches of oil washed up on the southwest coast of Puerto Rico from Guayanilla Bay to Cabo Rojo, Bahia Sucia. 15000 gallons of heavy fuel discharge throughout 40 miles of sensitive areas in the south coast of Puerto Rico. Approx 1000 Cubic Yards of oily solid waste and approx 19,000 Gals of liquid waste recovered for disposal. Notifications were made to the National Response Center, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, PR Environmental Quality Board, and PR Department of Natural and Environmental Resources. The U.S. Coast Guard and local environmental agencies established an ICS Unified Command and responded to the incident.

NAVAL STATION ROOSEVELT ROADS (AIRFIELD & MANGROVE FIELDS) On October 18, 1999, a spill of jet propulsion fuel (JP-5) occurred from the airfield day tank, at Naval Station Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico. U.S. Navy officials estimated 112,000 gallons of JP-5 were spilled. Notifications were made to the National Response Center, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, PR Environmental Quality Board, and PR Department of Natural and Environmental Resources. The spilled fuel flowed into a ditch south of the airfield and into a nearby environmentally sensitive mangrove area, several thousand gallons made it to Ensenada Honda Harbor, creating a slick upon the surface of the water. The U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard established an ICS Unified Command and responded to the incident.

NAVAL STATION ROOSEVELT ROADS (ENSENADA HONDA) On November 27, 1986, a spill of jet propulsion fuel (JP-5) was discovered in Ensenada Honda, Naval Station Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico. The spill was traced to Tank 85, which had a capacity of over 900,000 gallons. Fuel leaked through a newly installed tank bottom and out a drain pipe, flooding an adjacent catchment depression and flowing into Ensenada Honda. Winds carried the fuel across the bay, where approximately 59,000 gallons collected against the Coast Guard pier and a mangrove forest. The spill caused rapid, widespread damage to mangroves, killing almost six acres of forest. Residual contamination of water and sediments was very low. Two areas were affected by the spill. The northernmost area is a red mangrove forest

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drained by a tidal creek. The trees here are moderately sized and grow in thick, soft sediments. The second area is located north of, and immediately adjacent to, the Coast Guard pier. The mangrove forest here consists of a mixed species assembly of moderately-sized red mangroves, white mangroves and black mangroves.

Given the high proportion of low molecular weight hydrocarbons in JP-5, its low viscosity, and high evaporation rate, the primary mode of toxicity of JP-5 to the mangroves in Ensenada Honda was direct toxic poisoning. There was minimal smothering effect. Rapid onset of defoliation and death of adult mangroves and the low concentration of residual hydrocarbons in the sediments tend to support this view.

BGI TRADER. On December 12, 1993 the Coast Guard received a report of a 20 gallon spill of #6 oil at the Gulf Oil Dock in San Juan. Upon investigation, a much larger spill of approximately 10,000 gallons was discovered in the San Juan Harbor, covering an area approximately 1 mile by 1 mile. The Barge BGI Trader claimed responsibility. The oil spill occurred when tankerman left a barge tank he was filling unattended.

T/B MORRIS J. BERMAN Early morning on January 7, 1994, Coast Guard received report of a grounded tank barge offshore of San Juan. Response was rapid, and Coast Guard was on-scene placing boom just in time to prevent oil from entering San Antonio Channel. The barge, loaded with almost 1,500,000 gallons of a heavy #6 fuel oil, was hard aground on a reef just offshore of Escambron and San Juan's major hotels. The Hilton lagoon totally filled with oil, inches thick. A massive response effort arose with over 15 Federal and Commonwealth of Puerto Rico agencies, and 30 contractors joining together in the response effort that spanned several months. About 30 miles of shoreline, most to the immediate west of San Juan, experienced impact. Eight days later, after extensive lightering operations, the barge was refloated, towed to open ocean and sunk. Tar balls continued washing on shore west of the spill for several months. Because the oil was low API (LAPIO), submerged oil recovery was a significant and time-consuming part of operations. Cultural resource identification, protection and cleanup also were an important part of response efforts. These included historical structures in the San Juan area that were impacted by the oil as well as confidential artifact sites. Cultural resources were included in the ACP's sensitive area maps and protection strategies with change one.

T/S MANTINIA. On June 1, 1994 the Tank Ship Mantinia, loaded with 13,000,000 gallons of #6 fuel oil went aground just off the pristine beaches of Guayanilla, Puerto Rico. A rapid response was organized by the Coast Guard including devising specific protection strategies and plans to deploy necessary equipment. The Mantinia was aground on a soft mud bottom. Barges were on their way to lighter fuel and allow the Tank Ship to refloat, but five tugs were able to pull the Tank Ship into deeper water at high tide without pollution incident.

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T/S SANTA AUGUSTA. This spill occurred in 1971 when the Tank Ship Santa Augusta ruptured several tanks after striking an unidentified submerged object at the Hess Oil Refinery on the island of St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. An estimated 3.3 million gallons of crude oil was spilled and much of it stranded on the south shore of the island. An area of approximately 5 acres of mostly red mangroves was killed. Natural re-colonization was inhibited due to debris from the dead trees blocking movement of seeds into the damaged areas. Natural regeneration seven years after the spill had been minimal and attempts to replant an oil damaged site were made. A total of 86,000 red mangrove seeds were planted and 36,000 black mangrove seeds broadcast into the damaged area. Some survival and growth of the planted seeds has been reported.

M/V ZOE COLOCOTRONI. The M/V Zoe Colocotroni spill occured in Cabo Rojo (southwestern Puerto Rico) in 1973. This spill was caused when the ship grounded on a reef and the Captain decided to lighten the vessel by pumping 1.5 million gallons of crude oil overboard. About 40% of the oil never came ashore, dispersing at sea. The remaining oil was carried by currents and winds into Bahia Sucia, a semi-enclosed bay where it stranded on sandy shorelines and mangrove forests. Cleanup efforts removed most remaining oil from the bay, leaving only small amounts of residual oil in the system. At the Bahia Sucia site, the outer fringe of the mangrove forest suffered partial defoliation. The inner part of the fringe suffered total defoliation. This defoliation occurred over an initial 60 day period. Subsequently the dead area continued to expand slowly. Eight years after the spill, sectors of the western mangroves still contained large amounts of oil, visible as thick sheens when the sediments are disturbed. These concentrations represent a serious and persistent toxic burden that influences the rate at which such areas can restore themselves naturally. In fact, remediation of the natural damages resulting from the Zoe Colocotroni spill set the precedent for establishing legal procedures for natural resource damage assessments throughout the country.

T/B ST THOMAS. In early February 1986, the U.S. Tank Barge St. Thomas struck a submerged object in Charlote Amalie harbor, St. Thomas, U. S. Virgin Islands. The object, later determined to be a steel piling protruding upward from the harbor bottom, tore a hole approximately 3 feet long by 5 inches wide. Hung up on the piling, the barge pivoted around and grounded about 50 to 75 feet from shore. Damage to the barge's number 1 starboard cargo tank resulted in the loss of an estimated 500 barrels (21,000 gallons) of fuel oil. Later, an additional 100 barrels (4200 gallons) were lost when temporary patching of the tank let go.

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9500 List of Agreements

MOU Between U.S. Coast Guard and the Environmental Protection Agency — Signed 4 January 1982

MOU Between the Departments of Interior and Transportation Concerning Respective Responsibilities Under the National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan — Signed 16 August 1971

Interagency Agreement Between the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the U.S. Coast Guard for Participation in Pollution Incidents — Signed 24 July 1979

Instrument of Redelegation of Sections 2(d), 2(f), 2(g), 3(a), and 4(b) of Executive Order 12316 of October 2, 1981 from the U.S. Coast Guard to the Environmental Protection Agency on Response Actions.

Interagency Agreement (IAA) between the United States Navy and the United States Coast Guard for Cooperation in Oil Spill Clean-up Operations and Salvage Operations — Signed 15 September 1980

MOU Among the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the United States Coast Guard and the United States Environmental Protection Agency – Signed 18 December 1980

MOU Between the Minerals Management Service of the Department of the Interior and the United States Coast Guard of the Department of Transportation Concerning Regulation Activities and Facilities on the Outer Continental Shelf of the United States — Signed 29 August 1989

MOU Between the Environmental Protection Agency and the United States Coast Guard Concerning the Mitigating of Damage to the Public Health or Welfare Caused by a Discharge of a Hazardous Substance under Section 311 of the Clean Water Act (33 USC 1321) — Signed 3 October 1979

MOU Between the Environmental Protection Agency and the United States Coast Guard on Assessment of Civil Penalties for Discharges of Oil and Designated Hazardous Substances — Signed 17 August 1979

MOU Between the Department of Transportation and the Department of the Interior Regarding Offshore Pipelines — Signed 6 May 1976

MOU Between the Department of Transportation, Department of Interior and the Environmental Protection Agency Regarding Jurisdictional Responsibilities for Offshore Facilities — Signed 14 December 1993

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LOA on Limited Use of Dispersants & Chemical Agents During Oil Discharges Occurring in the Coastal Waters among U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) – 7th District, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) – Region II, U.S. Department of the Interior (USDOI), U.S. Department of Commerce (USDOC), and the Territory of the United States Virgin Islands ---- Signed 13 November 1991

LOA on Limited Use of Dispersants & Chemical Agents During Oil Discharges Occurring in the Coastal Waters among U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) – 7th District, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) – Region II, U.S. Department of the Interior (USDOI), U.S. Department of Commerce (USDOC), and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico ---- Signed 13 November 1991

LOA Between U.S. Coast Guard and Government of the U.S. Virgin Islands Regarding the Temporary Storage of Waste Oil and Contaminated Debris and Media Generated During Emergency Response ---- Signed 5 March 1993

MOU Regarding Oil Spill Planning and Response Activities Under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act’s National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan and the Endangered Species Act ---- Signed 25 May 2001

LOA Between the Government of the United States and the Government of the British Virgin Islands Concerning Assistance to be Rendered During Oil Discharges/HAZMAT Into the Waters of the British Virgin Islands ---- Signed 12 August 2004

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9600 Conversions

1 cubic foot = 7.481 gallons 1 barrel = 42 gallons 1 kilogram = 2.2 pounds 1 metric ton = 300 gallons (approximate) 1 gallon – 0.8327 imperial gallons

9700 List of Response References

Refer to Puerto Rico and USVI ACP Web Page.

9800 Reserved

9900 Reserved for Area/District

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