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Regional Emergency and Spill Response in the Northeast Region

Regional Emergency and Spill Response in the Northeast Region. Threats in the Northeast Region. High Risk / Moderate to High Risk Threats Oil Spill Hazardous Substance Release Wildfire Hurricane Ice Storm Floods. Mandates. DOI Emergency Policy 900 DM 1-5

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Regional Emergency and Spill Response in the Northeast Region

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  1. Regional Emergency and Spill Response in the Northeast Region

  2. Threats in the Northeast Region High Risk / Moderate to High Risk Threats • Oil Spill • Hazardous Substance Release • Wildfire • Hurricane • Ice Storm • Floods

  3. Mandates • DOI Emergency Policy 900 DM 1-5 • FWS Emergency Operations 090 FW 1-2 • Oil Pollution Act • FWS National Contingency Plan

  4. Preparing for Threats and Meeting Mandates • New Position Created in the Regional Office • Regional Emergency Coordinator / Spill Response Coordinator • Approved August, 2012 • Emergency Management Specialist GS-089-13 • Immediate Supervisor - Deputy Regional Director • Anticipated start date of January 1, 2013

  5. Duties of New Coordinator • Management and coordination of emergency and spill planning and responses for FWS within the Northeast Region • Implementation of the Incident Command System • Point of contact for all Regional emergency planning, activities, and events • Pre-spill planning and notification (including 24-hour spill phone) • Development and implementation of emergency plans • Emergency coordination with Federal, state, local, and Tribal entities • Oversight of Regional equipment/personnel response readiness and deployment • Regional Physical Security Coordinator • Continuity of Operations Drills and Training • Serve as the point of contact for all FWS emergency and pre-spill planning efforts and responses in the Northeast Region.

  6. Regional Spill Planning and Response • 10 Coast Guard Sectors • 3 EPA Inland Areas • Regional and Field Role in Spill Planning and Response • Regional Emergency Coordinator / Spill Response Coordinator (REC/SRC) • Network of Field Spill Response Coordinators (FSRC)

  7. REC/SRC Spill Response Duties • Coordinate with REO and other DOI bureaus • Coordinate FWS Participation in Area Contingency Planning • Coordinate FWS Participation in the Spill Response • Evaluate all Pollution Reports and Spill Response Reports • Provide Reports to FSRC’s as necessary • Monitor 24-hour Spill Phone • Maintain Regional Spill Plan and SOPs

  8. Field Spill Response Coordinator Duties • Assist with Development of Pre-Spill Planning Documents • Remain Current in All Required Training • Participate in Spill Drill Exercises • Coordinate with the REC/SRC • ID Resources at Risk and Ensure Trust Resources are Addressed • Provide Wildlife Response Information to the FOSC • Participate in the ICS • Designate Qualified FWS Personnel to Participate in Response

  9. Next Steps • Establish REC/SRC Position Description • Advertise Position • Make a Selection (goal start date of Jan. 1, 2013) • Once the position is filled: • Establish/Organize FSRC Network • Revise Regional Spill Planning and Response Plan and SOPs

  10. Questions

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