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U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Strike Team

Entire Brief is UNCLAS. Updated: Oct 2010. U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Strike Team . LT Joel S. Ferguson Operations Officer, Atlantic Strike Team. AST Facilities – Fort Dix, New Jersey. Alaska. Hawaii. Puerto Rico. NSF Area of Responsibility. AST Fort Dix, NJ. PST Novato, CA. NSFCC

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U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Strike Team

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  1. Entire Brief is UNCLAS Updated: Oct 2010 U.S. Coast GuardAtlantic Strike Team LT Joel S. Ferguson Operations Officer, Atlantic Strike Team

  2. AST Facilities – Fort Dix, New Jersey

  3. Alaska Hawaii Puerto Rico NSF Area of Responsibility AST Fort Dix, NJ PST Novato, CA NSFCC Elizabeth City, NC EPA Regions GST Mobile, AL

  4. National Strike Force Mission • Function as a “special team” within the National Contingency Plan (NCP) • “Develop and provide highly trained and experienced personnel and specialized equipment to Coast Guard and other federal Incident Commanders under the NCP and the National Response Framework (NRF)” • Respond as part of a “Force Package” as per tasking under the U.S. Deployable Operations Group (DOG). • What We Do: • Incident Command / Response Management Support • Oil and Hazardous Chemical Response • WMD Response including Radiological and Bio-Terrorism incidents • Preparedness Exercise & Event Planning Support

  5. NSF/Strike Teams Case Load • Average Case Load: • 35-40 cases per team • 60% Chemical Responses • 40% Oil Responses • Personnel average • 140+ days deployed per year

  6. Oil Spill Response Equipment • Vessel of Opportunity Skimming System (VOSS) • Inflatable Boom / Foam-filled Boom • Small boats • Damage Assessment Tools • Dispersant and In-Situ Burn effectiveness monitoring (SMART Program) Expertise • Equipment Deployment • Source Control and Removal of Oil • Qualified FOSCRs • Shoreline Assessment • Site Safety • Incident Management • Salvage Monitoring & Liquid Transfer • Contractor / RP Oversight

  7. Vessel of Opportunity Skimming System (VOSS)

  8. Oil Spill ResponseOffshore and Heavy Seas Equipment • Inflatable Boom Reels: - Quickly deployable by military airlift. • 8 Sections of 82 feet - 6500 lbs / reel • 45 inches high • Large pump load - lightering operations 3000 gpm

  9. Vessel/boat Resources • NSF Inventory • 32 ft Munsons • 23 ft Sea Ark/Munsons • 17 ft RHIBs • 15-17 ft Inflatables • Jon Boats

  10. Dispersant use monitoring Special Monitoring of Applied Response Technologies(SMART) – A Tiered Program • Tier 1: Visual monitoring • Tier 2: Visual monitoring combined w/ on-site water column monitoring using fluorometry at single depth w/ water sample collection for later chemical analysis • Tier 3: Collect additional data to aid in assessing dispersed oil plume transport (hydro lab and multiple depths)

  11. In-situ burn monitoring Air sampling • At least 3 monitoring teams for large burn operations • Real-time particulate monitoring capable of detecting particles 10 microns or less • Teams deploy to “area of concern” prior to burn start to record ambient particulate concentrations • Teams remain for 15-30 minutes after burn

  12. Monitoring Locations

  13. Flood Operations, Shoreline Assessment Military airlift deployable - Piping and hose supplies w/ camlocks and fittings - Construction wedges - Heavy load chain saws Two 14 foot Jon Boats for low lying areas and beach/harbor maneuvers Maximum winds for work is less than 15 knots All terrain vehicles

  14. HAZMAT / WMD Response • Chemical Agents • Biological Agents • Radiological Agents

  15. Air and road response loads Air load self supportive 2-3 days before needing re-supply Carries required PPE to safely assess, mitigate, control, and remove hazards Containment Capabilities Remote Sensing Capabilities WMD / HAZMAT Response Standard 48-ft Trailer • Provides long-term Response Support • 5000psi compressor • Satellite including 2-way internet • Elevated observation area • Hot water heater • 40-KW Generator or electrical shore tie Standard 23-ft Hazmat trailer can be deployed via vehicle or C-130 aircraft

  16. Organic vapors detection instruments Multi-gas meters for toxic and explosive atmospheres APD 2000 Networked remote atmospheric monitors Aerosol particulate meters Hazard categorization kits Multi-media (air, soil, water) sampling Gear Hand-Held Assays (Bio)(DoD Item) PhD Ultra (or MultiRae) CDS Drager Combo-Sets WMD HazCat Kit WMD Sampling Kit SKC pumps (or Personal Data Rams) 256 Kit (DoD) M-8 / M-9 paper (DoD) Radiation Pagers (AN-UDR-13B) Gamma/Neutron Thermo IdentiFINDER U (isotope identifier) TVA-1000 Drager CMS AreaRaes HazCat Kit Ludlum 12/19 w/ pancake probe All necessary calibration equipment LIGHTERING AND PUMPING EQUIPMENT Submersible, high-capacity oil, chemical and water pumps Diaphragm and peristaltic small/medium capacity oil, chemical and water pumps Hydraulic prime movers & support equipment Viscous Oil Pumping System (VOPS) Additional Equipment Capabilities

  17. Air Liquid Solid Sub-surface All Media Detection & Sampling HazCat Kit Mini-ANDROS II Robot Paper Chemical Agent Detector (M-8 Paper) WMD Response Kit

  18. Chemical Detection Capabilities Toxics Flammable Oxygen rich O2 deficient PhD Ultra: portable gas detector monitors up to four atmospheric hazards simultaneously: oxygen, combustible gas, and up to two additional toxic gases. MultiRae: measure up to 4 gases, e.g. LEL, O2, H2S, CO AreaRAE A one-to-five sensor gas detector (PID, LEL, O2 and two toxic) equipped with a wireless, RF modem. Can transmit real-time readings to a base controller located up to two miles away. TVA1000: portable, intrinsically safe, survey flame ionization (FID) and photo-ionization (PID) dual monitor which provides fast and accurate readings of organic and inorganic vapors

  19. Chemical Detection CapabilitiesInfrared Spectrometers Sapphire HAZMAT ID

  20. WMD / Chemical Agent Detection Advanced Portable Detector (APD) 2000 Simultaneously detects nerve and blister agents, recognizes pepper spray and mace, and identifies hazardous compounds such as…GB, GA, GD, VX, HD, HN, Lewisite (L) Nerve agents: GA (tabun), GB (sarin), GD (soman), and VX. The G-type agents are clear, colorless, tasteless liquids miscible in water and most organic solvents. GB is odorless and is the most volatile nerve agent. GA has a slightly fruity odor, and GD has a slight camphor-like odor. VX is a clear, amber-colored odorless, oily liquid. It is miscible with water and dissolves in all solvents. VX is the least volatile nerve agent.

  21. Radiation Detection Equipment Ludlums (Alpha/Beta) Polimaster Rad-Pager(Gamma/Neutron) Thermo Identifinder(Gamma/Neutron) Rad Backpack Canberra Dover RadiacGamma/Neutron

  22. WMD Detection Blister Blood Nerve M256 Chemical Agent Detector To detect mustards (H and HD) and phosgene oxime (CX), the square test spot is used with the blister reagent ampoules and the chemical heater. To detect lewisite (L), the lewisite detecting tablet and the lewisite tablet rubbing tab are used. To detect hydrogen cyanide (AC) and cyanogen chloride (CK), the circular test spot is used with the blood reagent ampoules. To detect nerve agents (V and G), the starshaped test spot is used with the nerve reagent ampoules.

  23. Sensitive Membrane Antigen Rapid Test (SMART) and Bio-Threat Alert (BTA) Kits Anthrax: an acute infectious disease caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis and is highly lethal in some forms. Cholera… water-borne disease caused by the bacteriumVibrio cholerae, which are typically ingested by drinking contaminated water, or by eating improperly cooked fish, especially shellfish. Botulinum Toxin …a serious paralytic illness caused by a nerve toxin, botulin, that is produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. Ricin … a protein toxin 200 times more toxic than cyanide Tularemia… an infectious disease caused by the bacteriumFrancisella tularensis. Plague …Yersina pestis. One of history's great killers. Staphylococcal Enterotoxin B (SEB) …common cause of food poisoning

  24. Hazards Mitigation and Source Control • Level A, B, & C capabilities (full hazmat team capable) • Entry, Backup and Decon (for responder and responder equipment) • Pre-stage equipment for threats of release • Salvage contractor monitoring • Safe salvage & transfer operations practices • Vessel damage assessment and salvage and consultation • Damage control assessment/assistance (Railcars, containers, IMO tanks, tank trucks) • Plugging/patching w/government owned/contracted (equipment and/or monitor contractors) • Lightering/pumping w/government-owned/contracted equipment or monitor contractors • Waste characterization and disposal advice and coordination

  25. Weapons of Mass Destruction • Natural extension of hazmat response • Field presumptive detection for chemical warfare agents • Radiation detection instruments for alpha, beta, gamma and neutron (include isotopic identification) • Real world experience • World Trade Center • Anthrax Decon Ops of the Hart Building, Washington, D.C. • Ricin Decon Ops, Washington, D.C. • Pre-staging for National Special Security Events (NSSE’s) • Anthrax Decon, New York City • Anthrax Decon, Danbury, Connecticut

  26. Biological Response Services • Field presumptive detection capability • Multi-media sampling (air, water, soil) for laboratory analysis and conduct presumptive on-site field testing for initial response actions • Conduct site assessment and characterization, mitigation, source control, and hazards removal • Real world experience • Anthrax Response Ops, Hart Building, Washington, D.C. • Anthrax Response Ops/Decon, New York City • Anthrax Decon, Danbury, Connecticut Picture of letter sent to Sen. Daschle

  27. All Hazard Detection & Sampling Confined Space Entry 32 Foot Utility Boat Mini-ANDROS II Robot

  28. Real World Experience:US Airways plane in Hudson River Coast Guard's Atlantic Strike Team on scene to assist with the salvage of the US Airways plane AST Members work closely with Coast Guard Sector New York and contractors to develop a salvage plan and document the costs of the plane's recovery.

  29. - Requested by EPA Region 2 on 6 July 2009- Consolidated Irons and Metals Site; former car and scrap metal yard located in Newburgh, NY- Heavy metals contaminated debris and soil - Provided site safety, particulate air monitoring, and contractor oversight. Consolidated Irons Facility – Newburgh, NY

  30. G-20 Summit – Pittsburgh, PA - Requested by MSU Pittsburgh on 4 August 2009 for assistance with the G20 Economic Summit (National Special Security Event) - G20 hosted foreign leaders from over 20 nations including POTUS. - Provided a pre-staged technical VIP and responder decontamination capability (2 sites), waterside hazardous materials extraction vessel, CBRN response team for emergency VIP and dignitary evacuation, and technical expertise to the Maritime Operation Center.

  31. CAPECO Fuel Facility Fire – Puerto Rico - Requested by Sector San Juan on 22 October 2009, then EPA Region 2 - Massive explosion, fuel fire, and oil spill at facility in Bayamon- Provided community and on site air monitoring, site safety, incident management assistance, contractor oversight, and developed clean up strategies/tactics

  32. Crowley Barge Grounding-Virginia Beach - Sector Hampton Roads requested assistance on 13 November 2009- Provided vessel and container damage assessment, salvage safety, and ICS support- The barge La Princessa parted its towing bridle while transiting in 25 foot seas. The barge was carrying intermodal containers, including some carrying hazardous materials. The barge was eventually freed via the use of 3 large tugs. Once removed it was brought to an anchorage for further inspection and then continued on to destination.

  33. M/T Sichem Defiance- NY Harbor - Sector New York requested assistance on 11 January 2010- During bunkering operations the vessel suffered tank over pressurization which resulted in a rupture of 3 cargo holds containing ethanol. - Provided air monitoring, site safety, oversight of lightering operations.

  34. EARTHQUAKEPort Au Prince, Haiti (Jan 2010) Command Supported: DOG, LANT MTSRU , D7 & Southern Command - CTF 42 Situation: • 12 JAN10 a 7.3 earthquake rocked Haiti and devastated /destroyed the National Governance, International Aid, United Nations efforts, and critical infrastructure (ports, facilities, roads, warehouses, transport vehicles, cranes, etc). NSF/GST Role: Expeditionary Support to response and recovery operations • 3 GST Members / 1 AST Member • Incident management support • Port Operations, Port Safety, Port Security, Marine Environmental Protection, Marine Environmental Response, Vessel Traffic Management, Vessel/Cargo Prioritization • Language Support (French, Spanish) - PSU 305 equipment transport (AST) Risks: • Disease; Estimated 250,000 dead, no mortuary services • Looting, Rioting , Armed Haitians, Prisoners • disrespect for National Police • Limited Medical Care • Dust, Fumes (burning plastic, burning bodies)

  35. F/V ESS Pursuit - Mustard Gas Release - Requested by Sector Southeastern New England on 6 June 2010- Clam dredger brought up 8 to 10 unidentified military canisters marked “1914”; one canister dropped on deck and its contents released; 2 crew experience blister agent symptoms; product found to be mustard gas. (180 clam cages scanned / incinerated)- Conducted Level B entries, air monitoring, crew/vessel decon, contractor oversight, & Civil Support Team liaison

  36. Deepwater Horizon – Gulf of MexicoApril 2010 - Incident Management Oil spill response technical specialists National Strike Force equipment deployment VOSS and SORS skimming Dispersant effectiveness monitoring In-Situ burn management & effectiveness monitoring Boom deployment operations Shoreline cleanup assessment Vessel decontamination Site safety Contractor Monitoring and more…….

  37. On Water Mechanical Recovery

  38. Alternative Response Technology - Dispersants

  39. In-Situ Burn More than 400in‐situ burnsconducted

  40. Deepwater Horizon

  41. Enbridge Energy Pipeline Break / Oil Spill - Requested by EPA Region 5 on 27 July 2010 for response in Marshall, Michigan- Underground 30” pipeline rupture spilling crude oil into Talmadge Creek and Kalamazoo River- Estimated 850,000 gallons of oil impacting approx 30 miles of river and shoreline- Provided health and safety plan development, incident management, air monitoring, site assessment, booming strategies/tactics

  42. Enbridge Energy Pipeline Break / Oil Spill

  43. Enbridge Energy Pipeline Break / Oil Spill

  44. Concord Chemical - Requested by EPA Region 2 on 30 September 2010 for response in Camden, NJ- Abandoned 4-story facility containing 300+ steel, poly, & fiber drums, totes, and other containers of hazardous materials- Provided site assessment (Level B and C entries), air monitoring, sampling, hazard categorization and inventory, and basement pumping operations

  45. Other notable FY2010 cases New England Floods; EPA Region 1; April 2010 Bronx River oil spill; EPA Region 2; June 2010 NASCAR Pennsylvania 500; EPA Region 3; July 2010 Mercury Release; EPA Region 1; September 2010

  46. The DOG’s mission is to provide organized, equipped and trained Deployable Specialized Forces to Coast Guard, DHS and interagency operational tactical commands. These forces will deploy in support of national requirements as adaptive force packages, across the U.S. and other high interest areas. The DOG will provide a ‘one-stop shop’ for adaptive force packages needed to meet a variety of threats and emergencies.

  47. Points of Contact Atlantic Strike Team CDR Rich Schultz Commanding Officer LCDR Kevin Sligh Executive Officer LT Joel Ferguson Operations Officer Office: (609) 724-0008 http://www.uscg.mil/hq/nsfweb/

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