Listed below are terms and corresponding abbreviations used in this plan: Assistant Pollution Prevention Officer..

APPO.
AWPRO.

1. Duty assignments

The following organization has been developed for a major oil/chemical spill; it may be modified as appropriate for spills of a lesser magnitude.

If the designated person is not available for duty on the first day of implementation, he will be replaced by his alternate as indicated. If the alternate is not available or none is indicated, the billet will be filled utilizing available personnel. at the discretion of the executive officer, until other arrangements can be made, The assignments listed should be adequate for at least the first 48 hours of response. Relief will be provided by alternates and other available personnel as needed.

CCGD3 will provide personnel for the public information billets and additional personnel as necessary from the district support group.

2. Initial action

Upon notification of a major oil/chemical spill the WPRO/HMO (working hours) or ODO (after working hours) as appropriate shall take the following action as applicable:

(a) Obtain sufficient information to complete form CCGD3-319, section A. Determine cleanup contractor to be used and arrival time on scene. [See tab 1.]

(1) If notification is received of an LNG/LPG_spill immediately implement procedures outlined in the captain of the port, New York procedures for movement of LNG/LPG. In the event of associated disaster i.e., catastrophic explosion and/or fire, etc., implement disaster preparedness plan as necessary.

(2) For chemicals obtain all information concerning the type, amount, and properties of the chemical and any injuries resulting from the chemical. Determine manufacturer or shipper.

(3) Contact the chemical transportation emergency center (Chemtrec) and obtain any technical information and response recommendations they can provide. (b) Contact the SDO, PSO, XO, COTP, and WPRO or HMO (as appropriate) after working hours. During working hours, if the report is received in the port safety office, inform the ODO. Call additional personnel as necessary to complete organization listed in section 1.

(c) For chemicals use CHRIS to determine the chemical hazards involved and maximum area affected. Evaluate results and make recommendations to OSC interim safety measures i.e., evacuation, restricting access to area, etc. (d) Dispatch Pollution Investigation Team for oil spill.

(1) For chemical spill make initial assessment of personnel danger in spill area. Determine whether HAZMAT Team should be dispatched to scene. If a team is sent, insure they are fully briefed as to properties of chemical involved.

(e) Notify other agencies in accordance with form CCGD3-319 section B and annex III of this plan. [See tab 2.]

(f) For chemical spill contact manufacturer/shipper of the chemical involved. Obtain any additional information they can provide. Determine whether they will be dispatching personnel to aid in the resolution of the problem. Maintain liaison with the manufacturer/shipper.

(g) Evaluate need to advise or control waterborne traffic in the area of the spill. (h) If initial notifier was unable to provide the name of the cleanup contractor call vessel's agent, facility supervisor, or other responsible party (owner, operator, underwriter, lawyer, etc.) as appropriate. Determine whether or not the spiller is accepting responsibility and is taking timely and adequate action for cleanup. (1) Evaluate need for Coast Guard helicopter overflight. Coordinate with WPRO or AWPRO to provide COTP observer.

(j) If the spiller refuses to accept responsibility and if directed by the COTP contact CCDGD3 (mep) or (rec) as appropriate to obtain a Federal pollution contingency fund project number. After receiving an on the scene assessment of the situation and when directed by the COTP notify a cleanup contractor in accordance with annex III section I. of this plan and request appropriate equipment be dispatched as soon as possible.

(k) Maintain a chronological log of all events and orders given concerning the spill.

(1) Continue to coordinate spill response until relieved by the Spill Duty Officer. 3. Command centers

(a) Spill Central-In the event of a major spill, the Group New York operations duty desk will become the location of "Spill Central" manned by the OSC, spill duty officer, and a recorder. Once spill central has been established, the operations duty officer will refer all spill related matters over to the spill duty officer, but will maintain responsibility for all nonspill related matters. Spill central shall: (1) Maintain overall control of the conduct of the resolution of the incident. (2) Be responsible for establishing contact with Coast Guard, Federal, State, and local agencies for assistance.

(3) Be responsible for keeping interested parties and the RRT assessed of the situation.

(4) Be responsible for requesting Federal pollution contingency fund monies. (b) Command Post-As soon as possible the OSC or OSC representative on site will establish an on scene command post. This command post may be established onboard a Coast Guard vessel, local law enforcement agency or civil defense building, oil terminal, portable trailer, etc. The command post shall:

(1) Coordinate on scene response.

(2) Keep the OSC and spill central informed of on scene situation and progress. (3) Direct and monitor cleanup operations being conducted by commercial contractors.

(4) Maintain records of Coast Guard resources expended during cleanup opera

tions.

(5) Maintain records and accountability of commercial contractor resources expended; and maintain daily update of monetary expenditures.

(6) Maintain accountability of Coast Guard equipment on scene so as to prevent loss.

4. Individual duties/responsibilities

(a) On Scene Coordinator

(1) Shall have overall responsibility to evaluate situation and plan corrective action using all available information.

(2) Shall initiate and direct containment and cleanup actions as required.

(3) Shall fully inform and coordinate closely with the RRT to insure maximum effectiveness of the Federal effort in protecting the environment from pollution damage.

(b) Spill Duty Officer

(1) Assist the OSC as directed.

(2) Coordinate COTP logistics between spill central and on scene personnel. (3) Assist the OSC in coordinating interagency response.

(4) Supervise spill central recorder.

(5) Insure that PIO assistance has been requested from CCGD3 and assist the OSC in conducting PIO affairs until district assistance is provided.

(6) Compile necessary information to insure a timely release of POLREPS. (7) Assist OSC in evaluating need to notify local industrial facilities, Federal, State, and local agencies of potential impact of spill on sensitive areas, publić utilities, fish and wildlife, etc.

(8) Brief and debrief COPT observers making overflights and advise OSC Representative of results.

(c) On scene coordinator representative

In the event of a major pollution incident the OSC Rep. will be assisted by either the water pollution response officer or the hazardous materials officer depending on the type of pollutant. Actions for both cases are listed below and should be taken as appropriate.

(1) Upon arrival on scene assess the overall situation. Initial response to a major incident may have to be directed toward the immediate cause of the spill or attempts to reduce further hazarding of the facility or vessel; i.e., extinguishing fires, refloating a vessel, etc. However, if not previously done, the OSC Rep. should at the earliest possible moment attempt to determine the responsible party's intentions concerning containment and cleanup of the pollutant. If there appears to be reluctance to act, do not hesitate to recommend to the OSC that the Federal pollution contingency fund be activated.

(2) Survey area to determine extent of spill and potential movement of the spill, determine effect or potential effects of oil on environment, wildlife, fisheries, industrial facilities, public utilities.

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(3) Determine amount and type of cleanup equipment needed.

(4) Evaluate need for Coast Guard strike team and/or strike team equipment. (5) Insure that adequate and timely cleanup operations are conducted. Determine cleanup area priorities.

(6) Supervise Coast Guard monitors with assistance of the OSC Rep. assistant. Conduct daily briefings and debriefings with monitors concerning their individual work areas.

(7) Insure that form CCGD3-349's are properly completed daily to provide an accurate record of commercial contractor resources expended.

(8) Insure that adequate records are maintained on Coast Guard resources expended.

(9) Maintain daily status of funds expended.

(10) Brief OSC as required as to on scene situation and submit to the spill duty officer information for the preparation of POLREPS.

(11) Insure that a sufficient number of samples are taken of the pollutant to substantiate claims against the responsible party for recovery of Federal expenses and/or penalties.

(12) Insure that on scene recorder collects and maintains contractor worksheets on a daily basis and maintains accurate and complete record of all actions and orders originated on scene.

(13) Hold contractor briefings and debriefings as necessary to insure complete understanding by all concerning cleanup assignments, priorities, and objectives., (d) Recording petty officers

(1) Maintain an accurate and complete chronological log of all actions, events and orders initiated at the recorder's location.

(2) On scene maintain the daily file of completed CCGD3-349's contractors' daily work report and monitor's daily statements. See tab 3.

(3) At Spill Central maintain a complete file of POLREPS.
(4) Assist spill duty officer or on scene Rep. as directed.
(e) Public information functions-

(1) Establish a PIO in Building 130 and at Command Post.
(2) Obtain current information from the spill duty officer.
(3) Generate press releases at least twice daily.

(4) Arrange press conferences and keep notes on them.

(5) Maintain a file of press releases.

(6) Answer inquiries from press personnel on board. Inform them that you are their primary source of information and they are to deal strictly with you.

(f) Pollution equipment supervisor

(1) Maintain an inventory of all pollution containment and cleanup equipment held by the captain of the port.

(2) Insure that Coast Guard owned equipment is inspected and operated at least quarterly.

(3) Însure that sufficient personnel are trained to operate Coast Guard owned equipment to allow timely response and deployment in an emergency.

(4) Insure that Coast Guard owned equipment is stowed so that it will be readily available when necessary.

(5) Supervise deployment of Coast Guard owned equipment when its use is directed by the OSC.

(6) Supervise removal, cleaning and stowage of Coast Guard owned equipment when its use is no longer required.

(g) Cleanup monitors

(1) Attend OSC Rep.'s briefing prior to reporting to work site. Obtain any information as to planned cleanup operations and potential problems to be encountered.

(2) Survey the designated work area once on scene and make recommendations concerning effectiveness of proposed action and previously deployed equipment as necessary.

(3)_Monitor cleanup contractor's activities and complete Monitor's Observation Form during the working period. Turn in Observation Form to the OSC Rep. at the end of the day with complete and accurate information on personnel and physical resources expended.

(4) Daily prepare a statement of the events at that work site for the day.

(5) Attend OSC Rep. debriefings. Provide information and recommendations as effectiveness of action taken so far, improvements for future action, problems encountered, etc.

(6) Take oil samples as necessary.

(7) Take pictures as necessary to document pollution case.

(8) Advise the OSC Rep. when cleanup should be secured in an area because all that can be effectively accomplished has been completed.

5, Logistic support

(a) Communications-Communications will be conducted primarily by radio and land line. Channel 23FM will be the primary working frequency. On scene personnel will be equipped with handheld tranceivers obtained from the Group New York Communication Center and Triton radios held by the Water Pollution Response Branch. Radios may be provided to cleanup contractors as necessary -to insure adequate communications. The OSC Rep. will be responsible to insure that accountability is maintained. If required, additional radios may be obtained from CCGD3 (oc).

(b) Supplies and transportation-The water pollution response branch maintains a minimal supply of protective clothing and other supplies which may be used for a major oil/chemical spill. Purchases of additional equipment or replacements for damaged or consumer gear will be coordinated through the group supply officer.

Initial response to a major incident will be accomplished utilizing Group New York's assigned vehicles and floating units. Long term cleanup operations will require additional vehicles for monitoring purposes. These vehicles will be obtained from (1) GSA Dispatch, or (2) commercial car rental agency with a GSA rental contract. Procurement of additional vehicles will be coordinated through the group vehicle officer and the group supply officer.