HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RESO 14,324RESOLUTION NO. 14,324
RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY
UNIFIED HAZARDOUS INCIDENT CONTINGENCY PLAN
WHEREAS, a San Diego County Unified Hazardous Material Incident
Contingency Plan has been prepared; and
WHEREAS, the plan was prepared at the direction of the Unified San
Diego County Disaster Council of which this City is a member; and
WHEREAS, the plan delineates the responsibilities of city, county,
state and federal agencies in the event of a hazardous materials incident
anywhere in San Diego County; and
WHEREAS, the plan has been reviewed and found to be consistent with
the hazardous material response methods used in this City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the
City of National City, State of California, adopts the San Diego County Unified
Hazardous Material Incident Contingency Plan for implementation with this City.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 15th day of May, 1984.
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SAN DIEGO COUNTY
UNIFIED
HAZARDOUS MATERIAL INCIDENT
CONTINGENCY PLAN
FINAL DRAFT
March 15, 1984
SAN DIEGO COUNTY
UNIFIED
HAZARDOUS MATERIAL INCIDENT
CONTINGENCY PLAN
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
I. PLANNING BASIS
A. Purpose. 1
B. Objectives 1
C. Authorities. 1
II. SCOPE
A. Definitions 3
B. Geographic Factors 5
C. Transportation Incidents.. 6
D. Fixed Installations 6
E. Relation to Other Plans 6
III. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
A. Pre -Emergency
1. Planning 7
2. Training 7
3. Equipment and Supplies .. 8
B. Emergency Response
1. Activation 8
2. Notification 8
3. On -Scene Action and Responsibilities 8
C. Post Emergency
1. Cleanup, Abatement and Restoration 8
2. Incident Report 9
IV. ORGANIZATION AND ASSIGNMENTS
A. Background 10
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B. Organization
1. State Planning 11
2. Local Planning Advisory Committees. 11
3. State Response 11
4. Local Response..... 13
5. Responsibility Matrix 14
6. Federal Coordination 15
C. State Assignments
1. California Highway Patrol 15
2. Department of Fish & Game 15
3. Office of Emergency Services 16
4. Other Agencies 16
D. Local Government Assignments
1. Emergency Services Coordination 17
2, Fire Protection .... 17
3. Law Enforcement 17
4. Public Health 18
5. County Agricultural Commissioner 18
6. County Air Pollution Control District 18
7. Public Works 19
8. Office of Disaster Preparedness _ 20
9. Other Agencies 20
E. Federal Assignments
1. Coast Guard and Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) 20
2, Department of Energy (DOE) 20
3. Department of Transportation (DOT) 21
4. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) 21
F. Non -Governmental Assignments
1. Quasi -Governmental Agencies 21
2. Facility Owners 21
3. Industrial Support 22
V. FUNCTIONS
A. Planning
1. General 24
2. Local 24
3. State, Federal and Private Planning 24
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B. Alerting and Notification
1. Information Flow (General) 25
2. Response Notification Diagram 26
3. Specific Notification Plan 27
4. Industrial Incidents 27
C. Identification, Monitoring and Assessing
1. Identification 27
2. Monitoring 28
3. Assessment 28
D. Evacuation 28
E. Emergency Medical Services
1. Local 29
2. State 29
3. Federal 30
4. Facility Owner/Operator 30
5. Non -governmental Agencies 30
F. Public Health and Sanitation
1. Local 31
2. State 31
3. Federal 32
4. Private 32
G. Public Education and Information
1. Public Education 32
2. Public Information During a Hazardous
Material Incident 32
3. Emergency Broadcast System (EBS) 33
4. Life Saving Information for Emergencies (LIFE) 33
5. Emergency Public Information Center (EPIC) 33
H. Recovery
1. Local 33
2. State 34
3. Federal 34
I. Training and Exercises
1. General 34
2. Local Agencies 35
3. State and Federal Agencies 35
J. Review of Plans and SOPs 35
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VI. FUNDING
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5. California Health and Safety Code
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procedures.
6. Command Post - Location
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C. Transportation incidents
This plan covers hazardous material incidents associated with
transportation by highway, railroad, pipeline, waterborne vessels,
aircraft, or other means.
D. Fixed Installation
This plan covers emergency response to hazardous material incidents at
industrial storage and/or processing sites, waste disposal sites, and the
sites of illegal disposal (midnight dumping).
E. Relation to Other Plans
This plan is consistent with the State of California Hazardous Material
Incident Contingency Plan. It is intended as a guide for individual
jurisdictions. To be effective it requires development of Standard
Operating Procedures (SOPS) and Response Checklists for each city and
each individual county agency. It also encourages development of
response coordination with industry and local federal agencies.
III.CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
This section covers the activities before, during and after a hazardous
material incident. In all three phases, pre -emergency, emergency response
and post emergency, coordination of Federal, State and local resources is
required. Additionally, private industry, in the form of transporters,
consumers and generators maintain a primary responsibility in all three
phases.
Once responsibility is identified, individual jurisdictions and county
departments can determine the need for personnel, funds, equipment and
training. Responsibility of pertinent State agencies is covered in Chapter
IV of the State of California Hazardous Material Incident Contingency Plan.
A. Pre -emergency
1. Planning
In a region as large and diverse as San Diego County, coordination
between the cities and the county is absolutely essential. Emergency
plans are almost constantly under review as situations occur,
personnel change or the urban picture is modified.
Planning is the key to pre -emergency effort. Each jurisdiction and
department with a role in hazardous material response should have a
clear and concise response plan or SOP.
This preplanning greatly simplifies the emergency effort especially
when external assistance or funding is required or when multi -
jurisdictional response is necessary. This plan lists private
advisory and response resources which are available within the
County.
Mutual aid is also important in our unified effort, not only between
jurisdictions, but also within the industrial community.
2. Training
Training for a hazardous material incident is particulary technical
for those who respond at the scene. Personal safety, as well public
safety, require tremendous experience and preparation. The State is
presently developing a program for response training.
The California Highway Patrol (CHP), in cooperation with California
Office of Emergency Services (OES), has coordinated a statewide
training program and developed three training modules for responders.
Local fire and law enforcement personnel are being trained as
trainers to continue this program. OES trains local jurisdictions to
develop plans, coordinates drills and exercises, and serves as a
central point for information on training programs available within
and outside the State.
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3. Equipment and Supplies
The Local Planning Advisory Committee will develop and maintain a
written inventory of equipment and supplies. The inventory will
include equipment of Fire Departments, Police and Sheriff
Departments, Department of Health Services and the Public Works
Departments. Examples of such equipment include vehicles equipped to
handle road closures, detours, traffic and crowd control, and two-way
radio communications. See Appendix C.
B. Emergency Response
1. Activation
This plan is activated whenever a City or County employee is notified
of a hazardous material incident. All available information is to be
passed to the appropriate dispatch center. This may be accomplished
by dialing 911, City police, the Sheriff's communications center
(565-5200) or County radio. A call from the general public may not
even mention the fact that hazardous materials are involved. The
safety of first responders can be greatly enhanced by a detailed
first report. (It might even include possible routing to avoid toxic
fumes, smoke, etc.).
2. Notification
The dispatch center will notify the appropriate responders (fire and
police as a minimum). Section V of this plan discusses the
functional notification in greater detail.
3. 0n Scene Action and Responsibilities
The first public safety official to arrive at an incident will act
as Scene Manager until releived by a representative of the
responsible agency. The primary responsibility of this first
responder is to safeguard all personnel (including potential
responders) at the scene.
This will be accomplished by restricting access to the scene,
initiating containment if it can be done safely and isolating
contaminated persons and materials until arrival of qualified HAZMAT
specialists.
The designated Scene Manager will establish a Command Post and direct
operations upon arrival. Other agencies are to check in with the
Scene Manager and maintain liaison when requested.
Press releases, mutual aid, State and Federal assistance requests
will be coordinated through the Scene Manager.
C. Post Emergency
1. Cleanup, Abatement and Restoration
The Scene Manager is tasked with remaining on scene until a normal
safe condition is restored. The Scene Manager may be assisted by the
State Agency Coordinator (SAC) who can call upon state resources when
appropriate to the incident.
Primary responsibility for actual cleanup and the costs involved
will remain with the spiller. In the event the spiller is unknown,
the cleanup is the responsibility of the affected jurisdiction or
County agency.
A list of industrial support is provided in Section IV-F-3.
2. Incident Report
An incident report is to be submitted by the Scene Manager within
seven days after any incident that is considered unusual or
noteworthy. Thi-s report is to summarize the important facts,
particularly pointing out objectively any problems or dangers that
arose through response or coordination. The report is to be
submitted to the Scene Manager's supervisor with a copy to the Office
of Disaster Preparedness. It will be used to critique the incident
and to focus on any corrections or improvements for future incident
response.
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IV. ORGANIZATION AND ASSIGNMENTS
A. Background
This plan is designed to assign responsibilities within the Cities as
well as the unincorporated areas of the County and to encourage response
implementation within individual jurisdictions. To this end, each City
within the County should determine which agencies will be in charge of
incident response. This plan also sets forth the manner in which state
and federal resources are to be requested.
On scene, there are two persons with key assignments for any hazardous
material incident, the Scene Manager and the Incident Commander. Actions
may overlap at times but the basic organization will apply. In limited
incidents one person may fill both roles.
1. Scene Manager
The Scene Manager (S.M.) shall be responsible for overall management
and coordination of a hazardous material incident. The Scene Manager
shall determine the resources needed, call for the resources, and
coordinate the resources to safely abate the incident.
The Scene Manager shall not be responsible for the detailed direction
of technical or specialized procedures, but shall ensure that
procedures are carried out when needed. The Scene Manager should
make decisions after consulting advisors and specialists.
2. Incident Commander
The Incident Commander (I.C.) shall be the designated fire department
officer responsible for mitigating the hazards at the scene of a
HAZMAT incident. Upon arrival, the Incident Commander shall secure
and maintain immediate control until the situation has been abated.
The Fire Service shall accept and provide the position of "Incident
Commander" for the scene of all hazardous material incidents within
the County of San Diego, as agreed upon by all concerned agencies.
The Fire Service shall coordinate and direct all Fire Department
activities within its jurisdiction and responsibility. Activities
included are rescue, first aid, product identification, scene
stablization and management, suppression activities, protection of
exposures, containment, agency notification, scene isolation, and
personnnel protection.
When the Incident Commander is called upon to offer assistance to the
Scene Manager, the Incident Commander shall provide direct control
and authority over all fire department related activities at the
scene of any hazardous material incident.
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B. Organization
1. State Planning
The Office of Emergency Services coordinates state emergency planning
activities and assists local jurisdictions in their emergency
planning.
2. Local Planning Advisory Committee
The Local Planning Advisory Committee is composed of a cross section
of representatives from response agencies, management agencies and
industry. Membership fluctuates with personnel changes as well as
shifts in hazardous material emphasis. The committee operates in
conjunction with the San Diego Unified Emergency Services
Organization and its policy making body, the Unified Disaster
Council.
The committee is tasked with an annual review of this plan and the
related coordination with jurisdiction with the County. When
requested, it may also assist in requests for funding or support
from State and Federal agencies.
3. State Response (AP)
a. Scene Mangement System
The variety of potential hazardous material incidents requires a
systematic approach to scene management. Incidents range from
very small releases to releases of potentially disastrous
proportion. The Scene Management System begins to develop from
the time an incident occurs until the requirement no longer
exists. The requirements of the situation dictate which portions
of the Scene Management structure are used during a particular
incident.
In a small incident involving low toxicity material, operations
and logistics may be handled by one individual with a shovel and
a bucket; planning would include determination that no other
resources were required; logistics would include identification
of a suitable disposal site; and costs might not be of any
consequence, so financial considerations would not be
significant. On the other hand, a potentially disastrous release
could require teams for each specified function. The Scene
Management System allows an orderly expansion from a small
incident to one that involves a multitude of agencies. The State
contingency plan covers the expansion in detail.
In the event of any hazardous material incident, the first State
official on site shall assume the duties of the State Agency
Coordinator (SAC) until relieved by the designated SAC.
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The SAC shall confer with the Scene Manager to determine
pertinent facts about the incident, including but not limited to
its potential impact on the public health and welfare (especially
danger to surrounding populations and the potential for mass
casualties); nature, amount, and location of the material
released; probable direction and time of travel of the material;
and natural resources and installations which are or may be
affected, and the priorities for protecting them. Through joint
conference with the Scene Manager, the SAC shall determine the
nature of state agency support needed, and how state resources
may be employed most effectively in response operations. The SAC
shall then call upon and assign state resources in accordance
with the needs of the Scene Management System and shall initiate
notification of the OES Regional Office in cases where evacuation
is necessary, or large numbers of people are adversely affected.
OES will support the SAC and the State Operating Authority in
procuring and making state resources available to the Scene
Manager. In the event more than one incident occurs
simutaneously and more than one SAC is active and requires state
resources, OES will make the allocation of state resources
between multiple incidents.
The SAC shall coordinate necessary support activities and
documentation for cost recovery for all State agency activities.
b. State Operating Team (SOT)
The SOT will staff the Scene Management System. This team shall
provide technical advice, operating personnel and equipment, and
general counsel to the State Agency Coordinator whenever the team
or any portion thereof is activated in response to a hazardous
material incident.
Agencies in the SOT will provide resources to the scene at the
direction of the SAC. SOT members must have a thorough knowledge
of the resources their organization can provide and the authority
to place these resources at the disposal of the SAC in a timely
manner. SOT members will act as liaison between their respective
agencies and the SAC.
Integration of SOT resources into the coordinated incident
response will be accomplished through the Scene Management
System. SOT agencies will allocate resources assigned to the
incident in accordance with the requirements of the system and
subject to the organizational structures of the system.
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4. Local Response
a. Coordination of Response
The Scene Manager shall be responsible for coordinating a multi -
agency response which may include organizations such as fire,
police, public works, Sheriff, etc. It is the role of the Scene
Manager to coordinate actions and ensure that appropriate
resources are available in a timely manner. It is the
responsibility of agencies on the scene to provide liaison with
the Scene Manager and Incident Commander.
The Incident Commander is a representative of the Fire
Department and is responsible for assessing hazardous materials
incidents and making decisions on human health risk, safe
approach distance and the scope of the containment and abatement
efforts. The Incident Commander shall be able to make initial
evaluations and take the necessary first steps in the absence of
other responding agencies. In cases where other agencies are on
the scene the Incident Commander shall solicit the technical
advice necessary to make correct, informed decisions.
b. Designation of Scene Management Responsibility (See Page 10)
1. On -Highway Incidents
Section 2454 of the California Vehicle Code provides that
scene management authority for on -highway hazardous material
incidents shall be vested in the law enforcement agency
having primary traffic investigative authority where the
spill occurs. In San Diego County, outside incorporated
areas the Scene Manager is CHP. Inside jurisdictions it is
the city police or the Sheriff where the Sheriff is the
contract law enforcement agency.
2. Off -Highway Incidents
Scene management authority for off -highway releases has not
been designated by State legislation. Responsibility has
been assigned by city charter, local codes, ordinances,
and/or interagency agreements. Each jurisdiction should
make the appropriate designations of Scene Manager and
Incident Commander based on the particular needs and
resources available to them.
Recommended designations are listed on page 10. Appendix D
lists Scene Manager incorporated cities within the County.
In some cases due to location or scope of the incident the
Scene Manager and Incident Commander may be one and the
same.
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RESPONSIBILITY MATRIX
AGENCIES RESPONSIBLE FOR SCENE MANAGEMENT AND INCIDENT COMMAND
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INCIDENTS
Location of Incident
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Private
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STATE FISH & GAME
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IC = Incident Commander
SAC = State Agency Coordinator
OSC = On Scene Commander
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6. Federal Coordination -Oil
Federal laws mandate a federal response to oil and hazardous material
spills in navigable waters and harmful releases to the environment.
EPA has the responsibility for the inland zone and the Coast Guard
has the coastal zone.
In event of a major incident a Federal Regional Response Team may be
activated. State coordination with the Federal response will include
liaison between the State Operating Authority and the Regional
Response Team, between the State Agency Coordinator and the federal
On -Scene Coordinator.
C. State Assignments
There are nineteen State agencies that are assigned responsibilities
within the State Plan. Reference to that Plan is appropriate in
formulating a request for assistance. Primary assignment is as follows.
1. California Highway Patrol
a. The CHP has primary responsibility for traffic supervision and
control on all freeways, all State-owned vehicular crossings
(toll bridges), and on highways within the unincorporated areas
of the State.
b. The CHP will function as the Scene Manager for any hazardous
material incident occurring on highways under their
jurisdiction.
c. The CHP will serve as statewide information, assistance and
notification coordinator for hazardous spills occurring on
highways and will function as the State Agency Coordinator for
highway spills.
d. For hazardous material incidents occurring within cities, the CHP
will, upon request, assist the Scene Manager in obtaining State
assistance.
Should CHP assistance be requested under the authority of the
Statewide Law Enforcement Mutual Aid Plan, CHP law enforcement
functions will be carried out in cooperation with the Operational
Area Coordinator (County Sheriff) in the county where the incident
has occured.
2. Department of Fish and Game (DFG)
a. DFG is responsible for protecting the State's fish and wildlife
resources and their habitats.
b. DFG can provide recommendations and guidelines when a hazardous
substance incident has or may contaminate streams or waterways.
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c. The DFG will function as the State Agency Coordinator for off -
highway hazardous material incidents, including oil spills.
3. Office of Emergency Services (OES)
The State Office of Emergency Services is responsible for general
planning, notification and coordination of State agencies' mutual aid
response to hazardous material incidents. OES:
a. Provides guidance on the emergency response system within which
CHP takes responsibility for incidents on highways within CHP
jurisdiction;
b. Provides training assistance to local jurisdictions including
preparation and distribution of special notices concerning
unusual incidents or response techniques;
c. Coordinates public information and press releases with local,
State and Federal agencies; and
d. Coordinates State mutual aid.
On major incidents, OES will furnish such communication facilities as
mutually determined by the Department of Health Services, OES
representative, and the State Agency Coordinator.
4. Other Agencies
Specific assignments of State agencies are listed in detail in
Section IV of the California Hazardous Material Incident Contingency
Plan. Below is a list of the State agencies and their recognized
abbreviations.
Attorney General (AG)
Air Resources Board (ARB)
Department of Transportation (CALTRANS)
California Conservation Corps (CCC)
California Department of Forestry (CDF)
California Highway Patrol (CHP)
Department of Fish and Game (DFG)
Department of General Services (DGS)
Department of Health Services (OHS)
Department of Industrial Relations (DIR)
Division of Oil and Gas,
Department of Conservation (DOG)
Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR)
Department of Social Services (DSS)
Department of Water Resources (DWR)
Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA)
Department of Food and Agriculture (F&A)
Military Department (California National Guard)
Office of Emergency Services (OES)
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Public Utilities Commission (PUC)
State Lands Commission (SLC)
State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB)
D. Local Government Assignments
Within individual jurisdictions, assignment of scene management
responsibility remains the prerogative of that jurisdiction. Of primary
importance is identifying the response agencies and the notification
format for incidents. These items are appropriately covered in city
response plans. For ease of reference, APPENDIX D lists each
incorporated City within San Diego County with their designated Scene
Manager and Incident Commander.
1. Emergency Services Coordination
In major multi -jurisdictional incidents, or when the County Emergency
Operations Center is activated, the CAO or designated representative
will coordinate the unified effort.
2. Fire Service
As stated in the State of California Hazardous Material Incident
Contingency Plan, "The Fire Service agency may be responsible for
containment of effects of off -highway hazardous material releases,
and is frequently considered to be the best local source of expert
opinion and specialized information on hazardous materials control".
The Operational Area Fire and Rescue Coordinator is responsible for
mobilization of fire and rescue mutual aid resources requested by the
responsible fire service agency.
In areas where local government designates the Fire Department to
manage the hazardous material incidents, they will utilize the
"Incident Command System." They will set up a "Command Post" and
coordinate activities between agencies.
In off -highway and off road incidents, the Fire Service may perform
both the "Incident Command" and the "Scene Manager" function.
3. Law Enforcement
City law enforcement agencies will generally act as Scene Managers
for on -road incidents. The Sheriff is the County area Law
Enforcement Coordinator for mutual aid operations and is responsible
for protection of life and property and for evacuation in the
unincorporated area and contract cities. Traffic control within
cities where the service is provided by the Sheriff's Department,
shall be the primary responsibility of Sheriff's personnel; the CHP
shall be responsible for traffic control and scene management in
highway hazardous spill incidents in the unincorporated areas of the
county as outlined in IV C-1.
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4. Public Health
The County Department of Health Services' involvement in a hazardous
material incident centers around the concept of public health
protection. To this end, the Department is responsible for assessing
the potential health risk or public exposure resulting from an
incident, determining the need for evacuations, conducting community
surveillances to gather information, and insuring the full and
complete cleanup of an incident.
The Hazardous Materials Management Unit (HMMU) of the Department of
Health Services is a specialized group, having among its
responsibilities, response to chemical incidents with potential
public health consequences. When the HMMU is activated, its
responsibilities might include any or all of the following tasks:
a. 24-hour response to hazardous material emergencies.
b. Providing technical assistance.
c. Performing or assisting in identifying unknown spilled materials.
d. Assisting the Scene Manager or responsible agency in determining
the necessity for area evacuation and/or post -incident site re-
entry.
e. Testing contaminated soil, water or air.
f. Furnishing information on proper protection procedures and safety
precautions.
g. Coordinating removal of the hazardous material.
h. Evaluating adequacy of site cleanup.
i. Making recommendations to the Health Officer on environmental or
community health monitoring.
Assisting the Health Officer in implementing a community health
assessment.
k. Providing enforcement and initiation of legal action against
responsible parties.
5. County Agricultrual Commissioner
County Agriculture will respond to pesticide incidents throughout the
County. They will provide technical advice on the substance and
recommend clean-up if required. Incident response is activated
through normal channels or Station X after hours on a 24-hour basis.
6. County Air Pollution Control District
The Air Pollution Control District, APCD, will provide advice
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regarding current and predicated patterns of airborne pollutants
originating from a hazardous material incident. Upon request, the
APCD staff will provide technical advice on micrometerological
conditions and airborne pollutant dispersal characteristics.
Incident response of the District through Station X on a 24-hour
basis.
When this Plan is activated, the APCD will respond to the scene if
appropriate, but will be most effective operating from the office and
will, on request:
a. Advise on present and future micrometeorological conditions.
b. Advise on plume dispersal characteristics to include probable
directions and time of travel of airborne materials.
c. If appropriate, model for pollutant concentrations using input
data (emission or evaporation rate and spill size) provided by
the Scene Commander.
7. Public Works
The Field Operations Division of the Department of Public Works for
San Diego County is responsible for the maintenance of County roads.
Eighteen road stations exist throughout the County and each operates
within well-defined boundaries. Several cities have their own public
works departments.
a. In the event of a hazardous spill within the County's area of
responsibility, field equipment and crews will be made available
to respond to such incidents. Resources will be available
twenty-four hours a day. The Department can be reached through
Station X during non -working hours via telephone and/or two-way
radio. If site response is deemed unnecessary, department
resources can be retained to provide technical assistance.
b. County Public Works crews and equipment will be available to
assist traffic and crowd control, road closures and detours,
communications, and site restoration. However, departmental
resources will not become involved directly in cleanup of spills.
The Department has forwarded to County Radio a listing of work
and home phone numbers of personnel to be contacted in emergency
situations.
c. Responsibilities of City public works departments are outside the
scope of this Plan and if those departments are assigned
response, cleanup or other duties, it is properly done within the
individual city response plan, procedures or agreements.
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d. Local water supply agencies and the Regional Water Quality
Control Board (RWQCB) are to be informed of a hazardous spill if
the possibility exists that the spill will affect community water
supplies. The RWQCB can provide technical assistance, perform
on -site investigations, and order cleanup operations. The Board
also has the authority to enforce such orders. In the event of a
County sewage treatment plant being impacted by a spill, the
Liquid Waste Division of the San Diego County Department of
Public Works will notify the RWQCB and the local water supply
agency.
8. Office of Disaster Preparedness (ODP)
The Office of Disaster Preparedness is tasked with coordination of
effort between individual agencies and departments. This
coordination entails planning, response, reporting to the State,
training and exercies. ODP also is responsible for activating the
County Emergency Operations Center whenever it becomes necessary.
ODP has a 24-hour Operations Officer available through Station X or
565-3490.
9. Other Agencies
The County or individual Cities may assign responsibilities as
appropriate within their organizations and as covered in SOP's.
E. Federal Assignments
When a harmful amount of hazardous material has been released to the
environment federal law requires the spiller to report it immediately to
the National Response Center. The Center records the report; can provide
basic information on what to do and what not to do for specific
chemicals; and alerts the Federal On Scene Coordinator, who may set the
regional or national response mechanism into action.
1. Coast Guard and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Pollution incidents involving oil and hazardous materials which
threaten water resources are covered by the National Contingency
Plan. This plan specifies the Federal On Scene Coordinator for
incidents in Coastal Waters will be the Coast Guard and for Inland
Waters will be the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). EPA's
responsibilities lie in assuring the protection of the environment
from all types of contaminating substances. The Coast Guard operates
the National Response Center and maintains substantial capability to
contain and clean up polluting substances in waters and on shores
within their jurisdiction. Either agency may activate the Federal
response system described in the National Contingency Plan for major
pollution incidents in its respective realm. In such cases, Federal
assistance in handling the emergency will be coordinated with the
State Agency Coordinator and the Scene Manager.
2. Department of Energy (DOE)
DOE has responsibility and capability to provide radiological
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assistance in incidents involving radioactive materials (including
special nuclear materials). They can, at the State's request and in
accordance with the Inter -agency Radiological Assistance Plan,
provide radiological assistance to State and local agencies. The
Department of Health Services, Radiological Health Section, triggers
DOE response.
3. Department of Transportation (DOT)
DOT has a responsibility to regulate the transportation of hazardous
substances. The Coast Guard is the DOT agency most involved in
response to HAZMAT emergencies locally.
4. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
FEMA is responsible for administering a Federal Disaster Assistance
Program in affected areas after an emergency or a major disaster has
been requested by the Governor and declared by the President under
the authority of Public Law 93-288. A hazardous material incident
could cause sufficient damage to merit a Presidential Declaration.
However, Federal Disaster Assistance is authorized only when it is
determined by the President that the situation is of such severity
and magnitude that effective response is beyond the capabilities of
of the State and local governments and that Federal assistance is
necessary to cope with the effects of an emergency or a major
disaster.
F. Non -Government Assignments
1. Quasi -governmental Agencies
The Red Cross, Civil Air Patrol, and the Salvation Army are quasi -
governmental agencies that may be needed to assist in hazardous
material emergencies.
These agencies can provide food, water, clothing, lodging, and
transportation for disasters or when needs arise as a result of
hazardous material incidents. The Scene Manager can acquire these
services by requesting them through their local dispatch office.
2. Facility Owners
It is the responsibility of the owners of facilities which receive,
store, manufacture, process, distribute, or dispose of hazardous
materials to operate these facilities safely and in accordance with
applicable laws and regulations. This includes planning for
contingencies within their own plants, and to provide employees with
proper training and skills to handle in -plant hazardous material
emergencies. Facility owners must abide by local, State and Federal
reporting requirements for hazardous material releases. If an
accident has caused or is likely to cause an offsite release in
excess of that allowed during normal operating conditions, it is the
responsibility of the plant operator to initiate the alerting
procedure for the incident. The operator will keep the Scene Manager
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informed as information becomes available concerning 1) any
conditions within the plant which may affect emergency response; 2)
on -site monitoring for extent of damage; 3) causation, and 4)
technical advice.
3. Industrial Support
Specialized information and response resources are provided by
private industry.
a. Chemtrec (800-424-9300). The Chemical Transportation Emergency
Center (CHEMTREC) is a 24-hour public service of the Chemical
Fianuf acturers Association. When a substance has been identified
CHEMTREC has the capability of providing the following:
-Immediate emergency action information for spill, leak,
exposure, or fire control measures.
-Precautionary information.
b. Poison Control Center
The Center provides immediate information for treatment of most
known poisons. It has communications to all major hospitals and
operates 24 hours a day for emergencies. The telephone number is
(619) 294-6000.
c. Chemical Manufacturer
If known, the manufacturer of a spilled chemical can provide
detailed technical information (including special precautions,
disposal procedures, etc.) on their products and may provide an
emergency response team if needed. Chemical manufacturers are
activated by calling CHEMTREC.
d. Transportation Company Dispatch Centers
Carriers, including railroads, can be contacted for additional
technical information and waybill or cargo manifest readouts.
(When requested, CHEMTREC can accomplish this service.) Carriers
may also provide assistance with chemical and wreckage removal
operations.
e. Underground Service Alert, (USA) (800-632-2444)
USA is a 24-hour service subscribed to by major public utilities
which has the capability of providing the location of any
underground structures which could effectuate spreading of
hazardous materials.
f. Pesticide Safety Team Network (PSTN)
PSTN is Organized by the National Agricultural Chemicals
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Association (NACA) to provide emergency response teams to
pesticide emergencies, these teams are activated by CHEMTREC.
g. Chlorine Emergency Plan (CHLOREP)
CHLOREP is organized by the Chlorine Institute for emergency
response to chlorine emergencies, teams are activated by
CHEMTREC.
h. Industrial Chemical Waste Removers
These organizations provide services under contract. They have
the capability to clean up, haul, and decontaminate a hazardous
material incident scene as well as conduct restoration and
repair of highways or other damaged property. They are a
resource which should be identified during pre -incident planning.
Contracts defining their role and scope of activities should be
drawn up beforehand so the Scene Manager may have ready access to
their capabilities during the emergency.
i. Coastal Oil Spill Cooperatives
These cooperatives are organized by oil companies to provide
equipment and trained personnel for resonse to spills.
Note: It should be the responsiblity of the local Emergency
Haz Mat Response Team to keep an up to date list of
agencies and resources available for use by the Scene
Manager in the event of a Haz Mat incident.
j. San Francisco General Hospital
This Poison Control Center provides extensive information on
toxicity (24 hours) 800-792-0720.
k. Health West Tox-Center, Northridge Medical Center (24 hours)
Northridge provides access to trained chemists, physicians and
pharmacists providing practical information on toxicity,
protection and clean up procedures.
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V. FUNCTIONS
A. Planning
1. General
Plans are required which designate the authority, organization,
responsibilities, functions and operations of government at local,
state and federal levels to deal with hazardous material incidents
affecting the public. Because most incidents are small, they will be
handled strictly on the local level and state involvement will be
limited. Nevertheless, large incidents do occur and the potential
exists for catastrophic developments from small incidents. Agencies
must have plans which will prepare them to address major incidents in
a coordinated and effective way.
The system described in this plan establishes a means for
coordinating and managing agency activities at the scene of an
incident. However, for the system to function properly the various
units of government at all levels must understand both the system and
the roles of other agencies in a hazardous incident response. This
can be accomplished by local planning committees and through the use
of educational and training programs.
2. Local
Proper response to hazardous materials incidents in San Diego County
will depend on two factors, proper planning and inter -agency
coordination. Each incorporated city should prepare an incident
response plan for its jurisdiction. Appropriate agencies within each
jurisdiction should supply standard operating procedures (SOPs) for
inclusion in the plan. Consideration should be given to the
development of a coordinated plan by the responding fire departments
within each of the county's fire zones. State agencies with
responsibility for responding to local incidents should provide
detailed SOPs for inclusion in this plan. The County plan contained
herein should be coordinated with the emergency response plans of
each of the jurisdictions mentioned above to ensure a coordinated
emergency response effort and maximum use of facilities and
personnel.
3. State, Federal and Private Planning
The Office of Emergency Services (OES) is responsible for planning at
the State level and is responsible for the development and
maintenance of the California Hazardous Materials Contingency Plan.
The National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan,
40 CFR 300, outlines the Federal framework for response to hazardous
materials incidents. The Environmental Protection Agency and the
Coast Guard are the two primary agencies with responsibilities for
hazardous materials response. Each of these agencies has developed
Standard Operating Procedures for hazardous material incident
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response and each has a mandate ensuring the plan is coordinated with
state and local plans.
Owners and operators of plants which transport, receive, process or
otherwise handle large quantities of hazardous materials should be
encouraged by the local Planning Advisory Committees to participate
in the development of local plans. Each facility should have
developed a spill prevention control and countermeasures plan and
should have coordinated with local entities as required by Federal
law. Industrial organizations should also be encouraged to prepare
lists of equipment and technical experts available to assist others
in event of a hazardous material incident.
B. Alerting and Notification
Alerting includes all initial actions necessary to notify local, State
and Federal response and involved regulatory agencies that a hazardous
material incident has occurred. As soon as possible after an occurrence,
local response agencies should be provided with enough information to
assess the magnitude, nature and consequences of the incident so they can
quickly determine appropriate actions. Alerting and notification
procedures must include a 24-hour capability.
1. Information Flow (General)
Figure V-B-1 depicts the general information flow and response
initiation process. The first public official becoming aware of an
incident should contact the local emergency dispatcher for the
particular jurisdiction in which the spill is reported (e.g. on a
highway the call would go to CHP). The dispatcher should follow
standard operating procedures to dispatch emergency response
personnel to the scene in accordance with the reported nature of the
incident. As soon as the potential or actual existence of a
hazardous material release is confirmed, the local jurisdiction makes
notification to the State. This notification is made by local
emergency dispatch contacting one or two phone numbers, depending on
the circumstances: 1) The Highway Patrol should be contacted for
incidents occurring on all highways, 2) The Office of Emergency
Services should be called for all off highway hazardous material
incidents. Cross notification between these two agencies for
information purposes is standard procedure. Figure V-B-1 is to act
as a guide in drafting individual checklists and SOPs.
The local emergency organizations should evaluate the situation and
provide a response on a scale commensurate with the incident.
Notification of local government officials (such as the local health
officer, etc.) will be made by the local dispatch center. The
American Red Cross should be notified in accordance with established
local procedures.
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REPORT NOTIFICATION
SPILLER
OBSERVER
FIRST RESPONDER
ANY AGENCY
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LOCAL
DISPATCH
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AGRICULTURE <
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CONTRACT CO'S. <
HEALTH <
PUBLIC WORKS <
LOCAL
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> ODP
> RED CROSS
> SANITATION
> WATER
> OTHER AGENCIES
SECONDARY RESPONSE NOTIFICATION
NRC
OSC
CALTRANS
F & G
(As directed from the scene; may be advisory or to request assistance)
FIGURE V-B-1
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C
Situations which are beyond the capability of the County and Cities
will require requests for resources and other support through the
State Office of Emergency Services.
3. Specific Notification Plan
Because of the variety of circumstances under which an incident may
occur, it may not always be clear which agencies have a requirement
to respond. For this reason a specific set of information should be
obtained regarding every incident which is reported. Information
which should be sought and recorded at the time of the initial report
is: nature of the incident, substance(s) involved, location and
potential effects. Forms used by the Office of Emergency Services
and CHP to solicit and record this information are shown in Appendix
B. In making notification and conducting a call-up for hazardous
material response, consideration should always be given to whether
specific assistance has been requested, whether notification has
already been made to some agencies by local authorities and the
specific circumstances of the incident itself, as it is developing.
4. Industrial Incidents
When a hazardous material incident occurs on the site of a private
industry and when that incident has the potential for affecting
public health or requiring local emergency response, the plant
operator should immediately inform the local emergency services
dispatcher and provide the information shown in Appendix B. Upon
notification, the response agencies will proceed in accordance with
this plan and notification will take place as described above. In
addition, industries are required by Federal law to report to the
National Response Center whenever there is a release to the
environment of harmful quantities of hazardous material.
C. Identification, Monitoring and Assessment
1. Identification
Identification of the material involved in a hazardous material
incident is to be coordinated by the Scene Manager. Resources should
include local experts, advocate reference material, and/or computer -
assisted library search techniques.
Utmost care must be maintained to protect emergency personnel from
exposure to hazardous materials during the identification process,
especially when confronted with an unknown.
The Fire Services, Law Enforcement, and Department of Health Services
are trained in procedures that identify the labeling of hazardous
material containers and required written manifests that accompany
shipments of hazardous materials.
Occasionally, there will be a release or spill of an unknown
substance. When this happens, the Scene Manager should cordon off
the area and request the services of the Special HAZMAT team from the
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Fire Service and/or the Department of Health Services to make
identification and take samples for analysis. Full protective
clothing is normally required when the nature of the substance is
unknown. Contract agencies may be required if identification is
beyond local capability.
2. Monitoring
The Scene Manager should keep a comprehensive collection of
information concerning important events connected with the Haz Mat
incident. These are vital to the responding agencies the Scene
Manager may call on as resources in the event of an incident.
Hazardous Material Response teams provided by the Fire Service and
Department of Health Services will have various monitoring equipment
available to them. They will also know what is available from State
and Federal resources.
Plant owner -operator and private firms should make available to the
Scene Manager any information that their special equipment or
personnel can provide. Fire Service should note this when pre -fire
planning those occupancies.
3. Assessment
The most crucial period of a hazardous material incident is often
within the first few minutes after arrival of first responders.
During this time, critical decisions must be made which can have
substantial effect on the outcome of the incident. The assessment
made at this time may often be made without full information, and is
subject to re-evaluation when more information becomes available.
The most critical element of assessment is determining the identity
of the materials involved. This initial assessment must be made by
the most qualified individual on the scene at the time and it is the
Scene Manager's responsibility to make certain the most qualified
opinions are sought and used. In the event an operational decision
must be made which balances immediate loss of human life against
environmental degradation, priority shall be given to the protection
of human life.
State agencies involved with on -scene monitoring activities shall
work through the situation assessment element of the Scene Management
System to keep the Scene Manager apprised.
D. Evacuations
If, in the judgement of the Scene Manager or Senior Ranking Manager of
the Law Enforcement Agency, evacuation becomes necessary, it is the
responsibility of the Sheriff's Department and/or City Police, assisted
by other appropriate agencies, to conduct an orderly evacuation.
Representatives of the Department of Health Services are available to
assist the Scene Manager in the assessment of the need for evacuation.
Relocation of the evacuee's will be handled in coordination with the
County's Emergency Plan or applicable city procedures.
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E. Emergency Medical Services
In the event of a hazardous material incident, special medical care may
be required for patients who have been exposed to and/or contaminated by
hazardous materials. In addition, special control and decontamination
procedures may be necessary to avoid serious contamination of medical
facilities and personnel. Decontamination at the scene prior to
transporting patients is preferred, but is not always possible.
1. Local
Coordination of the care and treatment of persons who are injured or
exposed during a minor hazardous materials incident is done by the
Health Officer or representative as directed by the Scene Manager.
Pertinent tasks will include:
a. Coordination of local emergency forces;
b. Identification of available treatment facilities;
c. Notification of medical attendents and treatment facilities of
possible patient contamination and appropriate means of
decontamination.
Multiple injuries or exposures sustained during a hazardous materials
disaster are handled as outlined in Annex 5 of the County Emergency
Plan. Activation of this Annex is by the direction of: (1) The
County's Chief Administrative Office (CAO) in that capacity, or as
Area Coordination of the Unified San Diego County Emergency Services
Organization; (2) a designated assistant CAO; (3) the Director,
Office of Disaster Preparedness or a designated representative. This
Annex prescribes actions for: coordination of response; immediate
activation of medical receiving facilities; communications,
transportation and evacuation guidelines; and for accessing
supplemental support such as First Aid Stations, the Blood Bank, the
Red Cross and military assistance.
2. State
The Office of Emergency Services will coordinate State medical
support of the local primary response agency in coping with
casualties from a hazardous material incident.
Emergency Medical Service Authority
The Emergency Medical Service Authority (EMSA) is responsible for
preparing for the statewide coordination of emergency medical care to
injured and/or contaminated people during a hazardous material
incident with sufficient casualties to constitute a Level III
disaster (one which overwhelms all local and regional resources).
EMSA will promote training of emergency response medical personnel in
the handling of injured and contaminated patients.
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In coordination with the Department of Health Services, the EMS
Authority will assist counties to:
a. Identify medical facilities outside the affected county capable
of handling injured and contaminated persons;
b. Arrange for emergency procurement, storage, distribution, and
handling of supplementary medical supplies and equipment;
c. Identify and coordinate procurement of medical assistance from
other State departments and hospitals; and
d. Coordinate the evacuation of casualties from the affected area to
definitive care facilities throughout the State.
3. Federal
Federal agencies can provide non -technical advice, equipment and
supplementary resources in support of medical operations. These are
coordinated by FEMA as requested through OES, and provided by
appropriate Federal agencies.
4. Facility Owner/Operator
Plant operators will:
a. Provide on -site first aid;
b. Arrange for local and backup hospital and medical services having
the capability for evaluation of toxic chemical exposure and
uptake; and
c. Arrange for transportation and treatment of injured plant
personnel and visitors.
5. Non -governmental Agencies
The Red Cross will provide the following emergency medical and
nursing assistance:
a. Medical and nursing care in all Red Cross operated shelters;
b. Medical and nursing requirements to supplement existing community
plans and resources including:
- blood and blood derivatives for the ill and injured as a result
of disaster;
- nurses to supplement hospital staffs;
-assign nurses for hospital bedside care of disaster victims;
and
-establish first aid stations.
F. Public Health and Sanitation
An uncontained release of hazardous material can cause special health and
sanitation dangers. Contamination of food and drugs, food preparation
facilities and agricultural areas may be a potential problem in such
cases. Uncontained releases of vapors or smoke as well as liquids can
also threaten the health and lives of the surrounding public, making
evacuation a necessity.
1. Local
When a release of hazardous materials threatens and/or impacts the
surrounding environment or population, the San Diego County
Department of Health Services will:
a. Assess the potential health risk to the surrounding population
and recommend evacuation, as necessary.
b. In conjunction with Emergency Medical Services, arrange for
health and sanitary services in reception and care facilities and
temporary housing areas, including; food, potable water and
portable toilets.
c. Evaluate the degree of the contamination of food and drugs in
retail outlets, food service facilities and agricultural areas
and arrange for the necessary decontamination and/or disposal.
2. State
The Office of Emergency Services will coordinate the extraordinary
efforts of State agencies to support local emergency operations.
a. Department of Health Services (DHS)
The Department of Health Services has primary responsibility for
administration and application of public health services support
and will provide resources, personnel and technical advice to the
local primary response agency. In accordance with Section 207 of
the Health and Safety Code, the department will assume control of
public health functions in the affected area when the local
health department requests or when local resources have been
exhausted. Section 471 of the Health and Safety Code authorizes
the Director to declare a hazardous material -related health
emergency.
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b. Department of Food and Agriculture (DFA)
Department of Food and Agriculture will assist local personnel in
maintaining an agricultural land use data file and assist, under
direction of DHS, in detection (and prevention) of ingestion of
contaminated food and fodder.
3. Federal
When tasked by FEMA, Federal agencies can provide supplementary
emergency equipment, supplies and advice to local health authorities.
Special equipment, supplies and services can be obtained through FEMA
as coordinated and requested by local authority through OES.
4. Private
Hospitals, clinics, medical associations, health associations and
other societies and quasi -governmental groups are potential sources
of public health assistance.
G. Public Education and Information
1. Public Education
The goal of public education is to alert the public to the potential
hazards of an incident and to prepare them for the dangers as well as
the inconveniences often encountered. Cooperation, even to the point
of area evacuation, is more easily attained when the affected
communities are properly informed.
Responsibility for public education is shared by local, state and
federal government as well as industry and material transporters.
Children are a prime target for hazardous material education and an
excellent resource in that they share the information with their
families.
2. Public Information During a Hazardous Material Incident
During a hazardous material incident, the flow of information must be
timely and accurate. Lives may be saved and the Scene Manager's job
will be much easier with proper coordination.
a. Media Team
In the event of a major multi -jurisdictional incident, the County
Emergency Operations Center (EOC) will be activated, as will the
Media Team. The Media Team is comprised of public information
personnel from several county departments. The team collects and
disseminates information to the public through the news media and
serves as the point of contact for the news media.
b. Information Officer
The County Public Information Officer coordinates the Media Team
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T and collects data on any major incident. If the incident does
not require EOC or joint jurisdictional control, the Information
Officer will be from the jurisdiction exercising on -scene
control. It is imperative to have a single source for
dissemination of information, if at all possible. This precludes
confusion in the flow of information to and from the scene.
3. Emergency Broadcast System (EBS)
The properly authorized Information Officer for the jurisdiction
controlling an incident may prepare emergency information messages or
instructions for their areas and disseminate it via the EBS. The
entry point for San Diego County is the County Emergency Operations
Center. Emergency traffic can be sent to the EOC via telephone for
RACES radio. Refer to the Emergency Public Information Plan for more
specific details.
4. Lifesaving Information for Emergencies (LIFE)
The Information Officer, when authorized by his/her jurisdiction, may
also transmit emergency information to participating public and
private facilities and selected commerical radio stations via the
LIFE system. Access is through the Office of Disaster Preparedness,
565-3490, or the EOC when it is activated.
5. Emergency Public Information Center (EPIC)
EPIC is the emergency system of the California Office of Emergency
Services. It is activated by OES when requested by a local
jurisdiction through the established mutual aid channels.
Information prepared by local jurisdiction should be done in
coordination with OES.
H. Recovery
The problems to be solved and the work required during the recovery and
reentry phase will vary in accordance with the particular circumstances
of the incident. Conditions can be very complex and require the combined
efforts of many resources and disciplines.
1. Local
The Scene Manager will coordinate logistical aspects of recovery and
reentry into areas evacuated and/or contaminated by a chemical
release. The tasks may include:
a. Decontamination of people, property and food;
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b. continuation of security of evacuated areas to prevent
unauthorized entry and vandalism;
c. continued provision of health and medical services to evacuees;
d. reception and care;
e. monitoring of people and property;
f. transportation;
g. hazardous waste disposal;
h. engineering support;
i. long-term monitoring; and
j. preparing a summary report of recovery activities for inclusion
in the after action report.
2. State
The Office of Emergency Services will support local jurisdictions, as
requested, during recovery.
The Department of Health Services (DHS) will:
a. Establish criteria for recovery, rehabilitation and reoccupancy
of evacuated area;
b. ensure reentry criteria have been met before reentry begins; and
c. provide medical follow-up of exposed individuals.
3. Federal
During the recovery phase, the Environmental Protection Agency or the
Coast Guard will assume responsibility for coordinating intermediate
and long-term monitoring and assessment, and will assess the nature
and extent of environmental damage.
All other Federal assistance will be coordinated through FEMA.
I. Training and Exercises
1. General
No plan has value unless it can be read, understood and employed when
incidents occur. Training is required at each level of response and
administration to familiarize personnel with their own duties as well
as the duties and responsibilities of related departments.
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Training is also broken down into initial and recurrent. Initial
training is required whenever new personnel enter a position of
responsibility or whenever there is a major revision to an incident
response. Recurrent training is required on at least an annual basis
for all personnel. Primary responders and decision makers require
considerably more involvement. This involvement may be in the form
of real life situations or training if the involvement level is low.
Readiness in responding to hazardous material incidents can only be
maintained through vigorous training.
Exercises work hand -in -hand with training. A properly run exercise
not only trains the participants, but also tests the plan for
completeness, accuracy and effectiveness. The critique is the most
important facet of an exercise as it usually identifies the stronger
and weaker sections of a plan, permitting revisions or additions when
required.
Exercises should be conducted in a progressive manner, starting with
small scale drills within a department or agency. (Priority is
placed on communications, checklists and internal organization). The
next level of exercise might be a table top seminar with agency heads
responding to posed problems. Thirdly, would follow an emergency
operations simulation test for operations personnel. The final test
is a full field exercise with the EOC staffed and several agencies or
jurisdictions involved in responding and coordinating their joint
efforts.
2. Local Agencies
Individual agencies have the responsibility for their own training.
That responsibility includes internal training, exercises with other
agencies and providing external training when it is required. Many
State and Federal resources are available if requested from OES and
FEMA.
3. State and Federal Agencies
CHP provides frequent training sessions within the County on
hazardous materials. OES provides training and is available to
coordinate drills and exercises. On the Federal level, FEMA provides
response as well as management training. The Coast Guard and EPA are
tasked with assisting local exercise efforts.
J. Review of Plans and SOPs
The State requires that local response organizations review and update
their HAZMAT plans annually. The updated plan is certified by OES in
accordance with the State plan.
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VI. FUNDING
A. Introduction
Proper response to hazardous materials incidents requires adequate funding
for pre -incident considerations as well as post -incident cleanup. This
section outlines various opportunities that are available for financing
local pre -incident activities such as planning, training, and equipment.
Local revenue sources will be particularly important since it is clear
that Federal and State funds will not fully finance all the necessary
expenses incurred by local government. Mechanisms to recover cleanup
costs are very different from financing program costs and are discussed
separately.
1. Pre -incident Activities
Each agency which participates in hazardous material response
activities has the responsibility to provide equipment and to fund
training of its own personnel in operational tactics appropriate to
that agency's function.
Little Federal assistance is currently available to finance the
development of local hazardous spill programs. The Federal Superfund-
--under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and
Liability Act of 1980---provides some funds for emergency response to
and cleanup of hazardous substances, but not for pre -incident
activities.
At the State level, Senate Bill 618 (enacted in 1981) created a $10
million State Superfund financed by a flat fee upon hazardous waste
landfill disposal. Most of this money will be spent on remedial
action and emergency response. However, some money has been
specifically earmarked for pre -incident activities: $800,000 has been
allocated for State and local emergency response equipment; nearly
$300,000 would go to the CHP to train State and local response
personnel; and $83,000 would go to the State Office of Emergency
Services for notification and response planning. The $800,000 will be
available yearly as part of a planned 8 year program to provide
minimum level of equipment to all pertinent localities.
Whereas some limited funding can be expected from SB 618 in 1983-84
and 1984-85, it is difficult to predict what will happen in subsequent
years. Consequently, it is imperative that each local jurisdiction
and responding agency evaluate its own needs for staffing, equipment
and training and determine the most appropriate means of meeting those
goals.
2. Clean-up Cost Recovery
The basic policy which guides the actions of all agencies that respond
to hazardous material incidents is that the party responsible for an
incident should ultimately pay the cost of handling it. Parties at
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fault are liable for the costs of damage caused by the release,
cleanup, and restoration of the environment. Since timely response
frequently requires actions to be taken and costs to be incurred
before agreements can be reached with responsible parties, it is the
practice for local and state agencies to do what is necessary at the
time and seek redress later.
In the past, some private emergency response companies have responded
in good faith to contain a spill before deciding who will pay their
bill. Before initiating cleanup operations, however, they must have a
commitment that someone will pay. If the party at fault cannot be
found or does not have enough money, the responding agency requesting
cleanup services may be required to pay the bill. Even if the party
at fault eventually pays, a local jurisdiction may be faced with
handling the bill until they receive reimbursement from the
responsible party. Because of this burden to State and local
governments, several special funds have been created to help cover
cleanup costs.
Senate Bill 618 created a State Superfund financed by a flat fee on
hazardous waste landfill disposal. The fund is used to meet Federal
Superfund matching requirements as well as for victim's compensation,
emergency response, epidemiology studies and additional cleanup. This
fund is being administered by the State Department of Health Services
(DHS). At this time, it is uncertain as to what type of spill will be
eligible for funding. In any event, the financial burden for cleanup
of most minor spills will continue to be handled by local agencies
when the responsible party is not identified.
The scarcity of funding available at the State or Federal level for
local hazardous materials incident cleanup programs places additional
financial burdens on local agencies. Proper incident management will
require informed decision making on the part of the Scene Manager.
Consequently, advance incident planning should include assignment of a
person or agency who will be able to commit local funds for immediate
cleanup of an incident, as well as a proper mechanism for accessing
those funds.
3. Training and Planning Expenses
Expenses incurred in training and planning are the basic
responsibility of the individual agency whose personnel are involved.
However, Federal and State funds and programs are available to support
local programs. Many of these programs are presently in the formative
stages.
Specifically, the Office of Emergency Services (OES) provides local
training on Hazardous Material Response as well as support for
exercises and planning. These services are provided without
additional funding from individual jurisdictions or departments.
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APPENDIX "A"
Categories of Hazardous Materials:
a. Explosive - Any chemical compound, mixture, or device, the primary or
common purpose of which is to function by explosion, with substantially
instantaneous release of gas and heat.
b. Flammable Liquid - Any liquid having a flash point below 100 degrees F as
determined by tests listed in 49CFR Sec. 173.115(d).
c. Combustible Liquid - Any liquid having a flash point above 100 degrees F
and below 200 F as determined by tests listed in 49 CFR Sec. 173.115.
d. Flammable Gas - Any gas which, in a mixture of 13 percent or less by
volume with air, is flammable at atmospheric pressure; or its flammable
range with air at atmospheric pressure is wider than 12 percent (by
volume), regardless of a lower flammability limit.
e. Nonflammable Gas - Any compressed gas other than a flammable gas.
f. Flammable Solid - Any solid material, other than an explosive, which is
liable to cause fires through friction, retained heat from manufacturing
or processing, or which can be ignited readily and when ignited burns so
vigorously and persistently as to create a serious transportation hazard.
Oxidizer - A substance that yields oxygen readily to stimulate the
combustion of other material.
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h. Organic Peroxide - An organic compound which may be considered a
derivative of hydrogen peroxide where one or more of the hydrogen atoms
has been replaced by organic radicals, and readily releases oxygen to
stimulate the combustion of other materials.
i. Poison A - A poison gas or extremely dangerous gases or liquids of such
nature that a very small amount of the gas, or vapor of the liquid, mixed
with air is dangerous or lethal to life.
Poison B - Liquids or solids, including pastes, semi -solids, and powders
other than Class A or irritating materials, which are known to be so toxic
to man as to afford a hazard to health.
k. Irritating Material - A liquid or solid substance which, upon contact with
fire or when exposed to air, gives off dangerous or intensely irritating
fumes, but not including any Class A poisonous materials.
1. Radioactive Material - (Also known as Radiological Material) Any material
or combination of materials, that spontaneously emits ionizing radioation,
and has a specific gravity greater than 0.002 microcuries per gram.
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m. Corrosive Material - Any liquid or solid, including powders, that cause
visible destruction of human skin tissue or a liquid that has a severe
corrosion rate on steel or aluminum.
n. Etiological Agent - An etiological agent means a viable micro-organism, or
its toxin which causes, or may cause, human disease.
o. Consumer Commodity - A material that is packaged or distributed in a form
intended and suitable for sale through retail sales agencies for use or
consumption by individuals for purposes of personal care or household use.
This term also includes drugs and medicines.
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
NOTIFIED OES
REPORTED BY
COASTAL
APPENDIX "B"
OES Notification/Reporting Form
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE SPILL REPORT
PHONE
DTG
PHONE
SUBSTANCE(S)
INLAN
D WATER INVOLVED COUNTY
QUANTITY
SHIP OIL FIELD
SHIP/ROAD/INSTALLATION
LOCATION
PIPELINE FREEWAY/ROAD RAILROAD PLANT
WHAT HAPPENED
LCL AGENCIES ON SCENE/NOTIFIED: FIRE DEPT SHERIFF POLICE DOH F&A CO OES
LCL AGENCY INVOLVEMENT/CONTACTS
INJURIES
WATER INVOLVED (NAME OF STREAM, ETC)
CONTAINMENT
CLEAN UP BY/ACTION
WEATHER FACTOR
REPORT RECEIVED BY
ORGANIZATION
NOTIFIED: NAME
F &C
RWQCB
EPA
CHP
DOH
F&A
CALTRANS
DWR
DOG
LANDS
CAL OSHA
FIRE MSHL
COUNTY CONTACT: AGENCY
TIME NOTIFIED: NAME
CDF
DRR
USCG
FEMA 9
LAFC DIST
C C OES
E BAY PK
SFFD
TIME
NAME TIME
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Times:
Origin:
Completion:
APPENDIX "B"
CHP
HAZARDOUS MATERIAL CHECKLIST
Date:
If you receive a phone call reporting a hazardous material spill, use the •
following questions to get as much information as possible from the caller.
1. Location of spill?
a. In roadway?
b. Number of lanes affected?
2. Are there any vehicles involved?
a. Are they still at the scene?
b. Vehicle markings (Placards)
c. Size of vehicle(s)?
3. Type of substance spilled?
a. Powder
b. Liquid
c. Solid
4. Type of container(s)?
5. Size of container(s)?
6. Size of spill?
7. Is the spill contained?
8. Has the substance entered any storm drains or water ways?
9. Reporting party information:
a. Name
b. Address
c. Phone number
10. If the call is from the law enforcement agency that has jurisdiction over the
spill, what help do they need from us?
11. Other information:
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APPENDIX "C"
SPECIALIZED HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INCIDENT RESPONSE EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE IN
SAN DIEGO COUNTY
There are, at present, two specialized hazardous materials emergency response
units in San Diego county. These are the Hazardous Materials Management Unit of
the Department of Health Services and the HAZMAT Unit of the San Diego Fire
Department. The latter services the City of San Diego exclusively.
Following are lists of the specialized equipment used by each of these two groups:
SDFD - HAZMAT
Emergncy Response Vehicle
Protective Gear
Nomex coveralls
Environmental suits
Proximity suits
Assorted gloves and boots
Self-contained breathing apparatus
Acid aprons
Monitoring Equipment
Explosimeter
pH Meter
CO Tester
Flash point tester
Chlorine Kits A,B,C
Wind direction indicators and meters
Gas tech
OVA
100 ft. airline
Other Equipment
Reference material
Video equipment
Recovery drums
Spark proof tools
Soda ash
Oil -sorb pads
Air drill
Wet/dry vacuum
Plug and dike
Communications equipment
Spotting scope
Binoculars
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DHS - HAZARDOUS MATERIALS MANAGEMENT UNIT
Emergency Response Van
Protective Gear
Various protective suits
Various protective gloves
Various protective boots
Self-contained breathing apparatus
Full and half face respirators
Monitoring Equipment
Combustible gas/toxic gas/oxygen Analyzer
Photo analyzer
pH Meter
Draeger System
CO Monitor
Other Equipment
Reference Material/Computer with data base (Dec 1983)
Photographic equipment
Communications equipment
Non -sparking tools/drum openers
Recovery drums
APPENDIX "D"
Listing of Designated Scene Managers for San Diego County jurisdictions.
CITY SM
Carlsbad PD/FD 1
Chula Vista PD
Coronado PD
Del Mar PD
El Cajon FD
Escondido PD/FD 1
Imperial Beach PD/FD 1
La Mesa PD
Lemon Grove FD
National City FD
Oceanside PD
Poway FD
San Diego PD/FD 1
San Marcos FD
Santee FD
Vista PD
PD - Police Department
FD - Fire Department
1 PD - On Road
FD - Off Road
NOTE: Several cities have contracted with the Sheriff to handle their law
enforcement responsibilities. In those cities, the Sheriff is their Police
Department.
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APPENDIX "E"
LIST OF HAZARDOUS WASTE HAULERS
SAN DIEGO COUNTY
1. 942-6770
ACTION CLEANING INC.
955 10TH STREET
IMPERIAL BEACH, 92032
2. 239-8131
ALLIED TANK CLEANING CORP.
1883 E. HARBOR DRIVE
SAN DIEGO, 92113
3. 425-0282
AMERICAN PROCESSING CO., INC.
2468 VAN NESS AVENUE
NATIONAL CITY, 92050
4. 298-1610
AZTEC OIL
P.O. BOX 20783
SAN DIEGO, 92120
5. 295-0041
BARON-BLAKESLEE
DIVISION OF PUREX CORP.
3596 CALIFORNIA STREET
SAN DIEGO, 92101
6. 421-1175
BKK CORP.
1700 MAXWELL ROAD
CHULA VISTA, 92011
7. 460-5394
BURNS & SONS TRUCKING
P.O. BOX 93
JAMUL, 92035
8. 745-1651
CHATHAM WASTE OIL SERVICE
2264 BERNADO AVENUE
ESCONDIDO, 92025
9. 233-0863
CLEANING DYNAMICS CORP.
P.O. BOX 13567
SAN DIEGO, 92113
10. 477-2781
COMMERICAL CLEANING CORP.
1504 NATIONAL CITY BLVD., STE.B
NATIONAL CITY, 92050
11. 746-1636
CONSOLIDATED PUMPING SERVICE
DORADO GROWTH IND.
1530 INDUSTRIAL AVE.
ESCONDIDO, 92025
12. 692-8585
CONVAIR DIV./GENERAL DYNAMICS
A.V. SKILES III, MZ #85-2507
P.O. BOX 80877
SAN DIEGO, 92138
13. 421-6601
CROWN CHEMICAL/PETROSOLVE CORP.
1888 NIRVANA AVE.
CHULA VISTA, 92011
14. 758-8369
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGIES
836 MASON ROAD
VISTA, 92083
15. 477-0338
EXCLUSIVE TRANS CORP.
892 HOOVER AVE.
NATIONAL CITY, 92050
16. 268-1271
IT CORP. ENVIRONMENTAL SPILL RESPONSE.
P.O. BOX 261089
SAN DIEGO, 29126
17. 232-1757
LAKEWOOD OIL SERVICES INC.
6990 MISSION GORGE ROAD
SAN DIEGO, 92120
18. 444-1131
MODERN SEPTIC SERVICE
110 FRONT STREET
EL CAJON, 92020
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SAN DIEGO COUNTY - LIST OF WASTE HAULERS
19. 474-7511
NELCO OIL REFINING CORP.
600 WEST 12TH STREET
NATIONAL CITY, 92050
20. 579-9101
TRI COUNTY INSULATION CO. INC.
164 MILLAR AVENUE
EL CAJON, 92020
21. 439-2824
OCEANSIDE DISPOSAL
CHULA VISTA SANITARY SERVICE
P.O. BOX 3169
OCEANSIDE, 92054
22. PEPPER OIL COMPANY, INC.
829 HOOVER AVENUE
NATIONAL CITY, 92050
23. 235-7767
SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC CO.
ATTN: LICENSING & ENVIRONMENTAL
P.O. BOX 1831
SAN DIEGO, 92112
24. 427-7700
SANI-TAINER INC.
P.O. BOX 967
CHULA VISTA, 92012
25. 744-2700
SOLID WASTE SERVICES INC.
224 LOS POSAS
P.O. BOX 668
SAN MARCOS, 92069
26. 239-2024
TRIAD MARINE & IND. CLEANING CORP.
1668 NATIONAL AVE.
SAN DIEGO, 92113
27. 232-7341
VICTOR/CALIFORNIA
2205 NEWTON AVENUE
SAN DIEGO, 92113
28. 287-7555
WASTE TRANSPORTING COMPANY
EDCO DISPOSAL CORP.
5670 FEDERAL BLVD.
LEMON GROVE, 92045
ANNEX "A"
COAST GUARD CAPTAIN OF THE PORT SAN DIEGO
OIL AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE
POLLUTION CONTINGENCY PLAN
(EXCERPTS)
I. DISCOVERY AND NOTIFICATION
A. General
The On Scene Commander is responsible for the coordination and direction
of all efforts directed at the removal of the discharge. Under the
National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan, he is
charged with the direction and deployment of available resources to
initiate and continue containment, countermeasures, clean-up, and disposal
functions.
The Commanding Officer, Marine Safety Office, San Diego (OSC) maintains a
telephone/VHF-FM watch during regular working hours from 0700 until 1630.
At all other times, the OSC and the Duty Pollution Investigator may be
contacted at their home telephone numbers or a radio paging deveice
(beeper) through the Group San Diego Communications Center, 293-5864.
Coast Guard Group San Diego maintains_a 24-hour telephone/teletype/radio
watch and has been tasked with receiving reports of discoveries and
relaying such reports to the OSC and the Duty Pollution Investigator. The
station is provided with current duty rosters and home telephone numbers
of all MSO Personnel. The station watchstander also operates the paging
system.
B. Receipt of Discovery Reports
Any Coast Guardsman receiving a report of a discharge shall immediately
notify the OSC. Inaccurate or too little information will cause
unnecessary delays, therefore, the reporter shall be prompted to provide
the following minimum information:
1. Time discharge was discovered or occurred.
2. Specific location, such as:
a. Street Address, or
b. Latitude and Longitude, or
c. Distance and direction from a charted object or geographic
location, or
d. Vessel berth or marina name a lip number.
3. Extent of coverage, color, substance, type and suspected sources.
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4. Is the caller reporting on behalf of the responsible party? If so:
a. Name, address and telephone number of the caller.
b. Name, address and telephone number of the responsible party.
5. If a vessel reports its own spill, obtain the name of the vessel,
nationality, document or state registration number.
C. Legal Notification
If the spiller can be identified, the OSC shall immediately notify the
owner/operator or other appropriate responsible person in writing of the
Federal interest, his liability for cleanup, and other aspects of Section
311 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) as appropriate and
as required by Annex VIII of the National Plan.
The owner, operator or other responsible person should acknowledge the
receipt of this notification in writing, i.e., by signing a copy of the
notification letter. See COMDTINST 16450.1 for the format:
The OSC must determine whether the removal actions are being properly
conducted by the spiller. If not, the OSC must advise the owner, operator
or other responsible person, in writing, of the improper or inadequate
actions. The letter will advise that unless the situation is corrected
immediately, the Coast Guard intends to take actions as set forth in
Phases III and IV.
II. RESPONSE TO HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE SPILLS
Where definite information on the materials spilled is available, response
will be based on information taken from the Chemical Hazards Response
Information System (CHRIS, CG-446), with amplifying information obtained via
the Chemical Transportation Emergency Center (CHEMTREC) and the National
Response Center as necessary.
Where the type of material spilled is unknown, response efforts will emphasize
the following:
A. Attempts to obtain as much information as possible concerning the nature
of the pollutant.
B. Monitor the spread of the pollutant as closely as possible while keeping
personnel contact with the material to a minimum.
C. Warn all waterfront facilities, water users, inhabitant of waterfront
areas, and vessels in the affected area of the potential hazard. Civil
preparedness and response to civil emergencies is normally the
responsibility of local government agencies.
As spills of this nature can be expected to have a drastic effect on marine
life, response efforts should be closely coordinated with the California
Department of Fish and Game and the Water Quality Control Board. Relevant
telephone numbers are listed in Tab G of Annex XVI of this Plan.
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III. ORGANIZATION RESPONSIBILITY ASSIGNMENTS
A. Command Post Personnel
The command post exists as the center of information flow to and from the
On Scene Coordinator. The various personnel staffing the command post
manage this flow of information and make recommendations to the OSC. The
number of watchstanders assigned will be based on the scope and size of
the spill. For small spills, one individual may fill several positions.
For larger spills, separate individuals will be required for each
position.
B. Cleanup Manager
The cleanup manager has a dual role dependent on the actions taken by the
spiller. If the spiller does not accept responsibility for the cleanup,
or is unknown, or is proceeding in a manner not acceptable to the OSC, the
cleanup manager assumes responsibility for a cleanup operation as directed
by the OSC. He determines the actions to be taken, orders the necessary
equipment and personnel and works closely with the civilian contractor to
insure the spill is cleaned up in a thorough and efficient manner.
Additionally, he may have to utilize and integrate other Federal agency
personnel or civilian volunteers into his work force. He also must be
alert to see that all safety standards and procedures are followed.
In the case where the spiller accepts responsibility for the cleanup, the
cleanup manager supervises and directs the monitoring activities. The
number of monitors involved will, of course, be dictated by the extent of
the spill. Monitoring is done to determine the ability of the forces and
equipment at a particular site to accomplish the cleanup tasks assigned to
them. Monitors will be required to keep the cleanup manager informed of
the progress of cleanup in their assigned areas. The cleanup manager
shall work through the logistics officer to obtain the necessary equipment
and the duty officer to insure that personnel relief is provided for
meals, rest, etc. as needed.
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Organization (Coast Guard Monitoring - Cleanup By Spiller)
Responsible Party
Cleanup
Contractor
OSC
Community
Relations
Contractor
P.I.O
State of California
Wildlife
Rehabilitation
Coast Guard Monitors
And Investigators
State, County,
City Relations
Organization (Coast Guard Contracting for Cleanup)
Cleanup
Foreman
loscj
Cleanup
Manager
Crowd, Traf-
fic Control
State of California
Wildlife
Rehabilitation
Community
Relations
P.I.O.
State, County,
City Relations
Coast Guard Monitors
And Investigators
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1
Crowd, Traf-
fic Control
IV. OSC ACTION
If the spiller is unknown, refuses to initiate voluntary cleanup, or initiates
inadequate cleanup, the OSC will take over direction of cleanup efforts. If
the spiller responsible assumes his liability, the OSC will assume the Federal
monitoring role.
A. Containment and Counter Measures
The OSC will:
1. Evaluate the adequacy of the containment/removal efforts. Sea
conditions and wind may prohibit effective containment and/or removal.
In such cases, knowledge of local winds --obtained from the latest
forecast --in conjunction with the plotting data should predict
eventual spill transport. Compare predictions with the areas of
critical water use per MSO, San Diego Contingency Plan. This should
be carefully coordinated with the California State Agency Control
(SAC).
2. If the proper containment and/or removal are not initiated by the
spiller, the OSC should take action to do so, requesting a project
number through CCGDELEVEN (f) for funding by the pollution contingency
fund.
3. Any incident involving an offshore oil platform requires a liaison be
established with USGS for spills on Federal Waters beyond the three
(03) mile limit and the California State Division of Oil and Gas for
those spills within the three (03) mile limit. Note: USGS has
primary responsibility on spills within a fifteen hundred foot radius
of any oil platform.
4. Request activation of the Pacific Strike Team, if appropriate.
5. Arrange a meeting with the California State Agency Coordinator (SAC),
and the spiller/Prime Contractor to develop a strategy for control and
disposition of pollutant.
6. Initiate contact through the Army Corps of Engineers concerning
possible salvage efforts. U.S. Navy assistance should also be
considered. The OSC may consider such options as disallowing entry
into the port, having a lightly damaged vessel move to a lesser
threatening location, etc.
B. Clean-up and Disposal
The OSC will:
1. Request activation of the Pacific Strike Team (PST) if appropriate.
2. Monitor and evaluate actions developed as a result of meeting with the
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SRC, SAC, spiller/Prime Contractor, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service.
3. Use COTP, Reserve, or other Coast Guard personnel to monitor the
process of removal efforts to prevent any danger to life and property,
and to substantiate cost(s) of the recovery.
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ANNEX B
Local Radiological Incident Procedures
Due to scope of material and length of material, this annex will be distributed
under separate cover.
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