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CRRT Mike Gass CCA Technical Advisor. DWH Lessons Global Response Network (GRN) Cuba. DWH Lessons. Formalize “Cascading Agreements” for equipment and personnel Controlled burning validated Dispersant (surface/subsurface) validated Increase encounter rate for skimming operations
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CRRTMike GassCCATechnical Advisor DWH Lessons Global Response Network (GRN) Cuba
DWH Lessons • Formalize “Cascading Agreements” for equipment and personnel • Controlled burning validated • Dispersant (surface/subsurface) validated • Increase encounter rate for skimming operations • Offshore boom shortage
Dave Salt, OSR Portland Oregon, 2011
GRN formation of five Operational Teams (“OT”s) • Offshore Collection and Recovery • Near-shore and Shoreline Collection and Recovery • Dispersants • In-Situ Burning • Spill Management Systems
Export License: U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security. Export is authorized to a specific end user, and is limited to specific items of equipment. CCA CANNOT send the ADDS or any other spray or transfer systems, PPE, or igniters for in-situ burning, but CAN send dispersant and other equipment specifically listed on the license.
Travel License: • U.S. Department of the Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control. • Travel is restricted to certain individuals • CCA’s current license authorizes travel associated with Repsol, PC Gulf Ltd. (Petronas), and other exploration and production companies that become CCA members in the future . • Training/Exercises/Contingency Planning • CCA Staff Multiple trips • Response • Full-time CCA employees, consultants or agents (no specifically named individuals) Multiple trips