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FOSCR study guide
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 1.1 What is the purpose of the NCP? | To provide the organizational structure and procedures for prep for and resp to discharges of oil and releases of haz sub, pollutants, and contaminants. |
| 1.1 What are the 4 general priorities? | safety and human health, stabilize the situation, respond in a coordinated manner to ensure timely and effective response, act on all priorities concurrently, to minimize further environmental impact. |
| 1.2 describe the authority a qualified FOSCR has under the NCP. | 40CFR300.2 The president delegated to the EPA the responsibility for the amendment of the NCP. 33CFR1.01-70 CERCLA delegations CG 33CFR1.01-80 FWPCA and OPA 90 to CG 33CFR1.01-85 redelegation within CG 33CFR1.01-90 delegation to com., warrant, and POs |
| 1.3 Identify OSCs primary responsibilities | directs response efforts and coordinates all other efforts at the scene of the discharge or release. and Appendix J of MERMAN |
| 1.4 identify the notification requirements outlined in the NCP. | Notice of discharges and releases must be made via telephone to the NRC. 33CFR153.203 and 40CFR302, notice of a discharge or release in an amount equal to or greater than the RQ must be made immediately. |
| 1.5 What are the 4 phases of an oil spill incident | Phase I discovery and notification Phase II preliminary assessment and initiation of action Phase III Containment, countermeasures, cleanup, disposal Phase IV documentation and cost recovery |
| 1.6 identify the phases of a hazardous substance incident. | Phase I discovery and notification II removal site evaluation III removal action IV-VIII are through EPA (remedial phases) |
| What are the stipulations for removal action timeframes? | less than 1 year and $2 million |
| 1.7 define the jurisdiction that the CG, EPA, DOD, and DOE have. | CG - coastal zone EPA - Inland zone DOD - military operated facilities, installations, munitions and military vessels. DOE - from DOE facility or non-DOD radiation sources |
| 1.8 identify the source of FOSC Authority? | FWPCA(CWA, OPA) CERCLA (SARA) 40CFR300 NCP 33CFR |
| 1.9 identifythe source of COTP Authority | 33CFR6.04-5 prevent people, items, from being placed on a vessel or facility in order to prevent damage or injury to any vessel or WFF or waters of the US. COTP regulates movement of vessels and operations of facilities in order to prevent or min damage. |
| 1.10 Explain FOSC and COTP authority to prevent access of personnel to vessles or WFF | COTP can take possession of any vessel whenever necessary to secure the vessel and prevent damage or injury. FOSC may enter private property to minimize or mitigate the threat of a spill and may issue Admin Order to require certain actions. |
| 1.11 explain FOSC and COTP authority to control vessel and facility operations. | |
| 33CFR160 The vessel or any transfer can be stopped if the history of the vessel creates reason to believe that the vessel is unsafe or poses a threat to the envir. | |
| 1.12 explain FOSC and COTP authority to control vessel movements. | 33CFR6.04-8 and 33CFR160 the COTP may take full or partial possession or control of a vessel. FOSC may control movement, or use and undertake any corrective measures. |
| 1.13 explain the FOSC and COTP authority to enlist aid from OGAs | |
| The COTP may enlist the aid and cooperation of federal, state, local, private agencies to assist in the enforcement of regulations. 40CFR300.175 agencies may be called on to provide assistance in their respective expertise. | |
| 1.14 Explain how safety zones may be used to manage pollution incidents. | 33CFR165.5 and MSM Vol VI safety zones are used to limit access, control the site, and protect human health/welfare and the environment |
| 1.15 describe the procedures for obtaining a flight restriction zone. | work through the command center and local airstation. FR approved and enforced by the FAA. |
| 1.16 Draft a COTP 1.17 Draft an Admin Order | COTP orders are used to restrict activities such as operations and vessel movements. Admin Orders are used to compel cleanup actions/activities. |
| 2.1 Plot an oil spill trajectory. | |
| 3.1 Describe each of the special teams available to assist the FOSC | NSF provides technical expertise and equipment (NSFCC, Strike Teams, and PIAT), SSC provides trajectory and consultation guidance, SUPSALV assists with reviewing plans in regards to salvage ops, ERT provides monitoring and sample analysis. |
| 3.2 Describe the roles and responsibilities of the Department of Health and Human Services? | Assists with response workers and public health, assists with determining the cause of illnesses, and controls the disease/exposure registries. |
| 3.2 Describe the roles and responsibilities of the NOAA Sanctuary Manager. | They are a SME with regards to marine sanctuaries and can provide guidance to the FOSCR |
| 3.2 Describe the roles and responsibilities of BSEE | SME and regulators of offshore platforms |
| 3.2 Describe the roles and responsibilities of the BOEM | |
| 3.2 Describe the roles and responsibilities of the USACE | Army Corp leads debris removal under the Stafford Act and controls dredging operations and levee maintenence |
| 3.2 Describe the roles and responsibilities of the USCG SERT | provides immediate salvage engineering support for vessel stability, hull stress and strength testing as well as provide computer models to assist the FOSCR in decision making process. |
| 3.4 Define and identify Trustees that require notification in your area. | An official of a federal natural resource management agency designated in sub part G of the NCP or a desig. state official or Indian tribe, who may pursue claims for damages under section 107(f) of CERCLA or sec 1006 of OPA |
| 3.6 identify the responsibilities of the RRT | They evaluate regional and local responses, review Contingency Plans, coordinate with stakeholders for dispersing usage and other non-standard removal processes, prepare and provide resources for major responses, conduct training |
| 3.6 Identify the authorities of the RRT | activate the incident specific RRT if a spill crosses state lines, poses a substantial threat to public health and welfare, the environment, or region, if it is a worst case discharge. |
| 3.7 describe the FOSC public information responsibilities during a pollution response | make available to the public all info concerning the activities of the service except that which is restricted by law. Be forthright and expeditious. "maximum disclosure with minimum delay" |
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