Environmental Response Coordinator ERI-1

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Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA)

a key legislation aimed at regulating the discharge of pollutants into the waters of the United States and maintaining water quality standards.

Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA90)

a federal law designed to prevent and respond to oil spills in the United States, establishing provisions for spill contingency planning and response funding.

Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA)

a federal law aimed at cleaning up sites contaminated with hazardous substances and establishing a trust fund for this purpose.

Refuse Act

a federal legislation that prohibits the discharge of garbage matter into navigable waters, aimed at maintaining water quality and preventing pollution in U.S. waters.

Privacy Act

a federal law that governs the collection, use, and dissemination of personal information by federal agencies, ensuring individuals' privacy rights.

Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)

a federal law that governs the disposal of solid and hazardous waste, aiming to protect human health and the environment.

Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships (APPS)

a program designed to enhance environmental protection by monitoring pollution sources and providing data for compliance and prevention strategies.

National Contingency Plan (NCP)

a federal framework for responding to hazardous substance releases and oil spills, ensuring effective cleanup and emergency response efforts.

Regional Contingency Plan (RCP)

outlines the specific response strategies and resources necessary for managing oil spills and hazardous substance releases at the regional level, coordinating local, state, and federal efforts.

Applicable Area Contingency Plans (ACP)

regional emergency blueprints designed under the CWA and managed by local committees to coordinate responses to oil spills and hazardous material releases- outlines geographic boundaries, response resources, and agency duties.

Outer Continental Shelf Oil Spill Response Plans (OSRP)

a related reponse framework for worst-case discharge scenarios, equipment inventories, and contracted response resources

Emergency Support Functions (ESF) under Stafford Act

they provide the operational structure for FEMA and partner agencies to deliver life-saving resources, restore infrastructure, and support local communities.

Hazardous Waste

a substance after it is discarded or no longer serves its intended purpose

Hazardous Substance

any material that can cause harm to people, property, or the environment

Hazardous Materials (DOT definition)

any substance or material capable of posing an unreasonable risk to health, safety, and property when transported in commerce

Oil

petroleum, fuel oil, sludge, oil refuse, and oil mixed with wastes other than dredged spoil.

Who’s jurisdiction is in charge of the Coastal Zone?

Coast Guard Jurisdiction

Who’s jurisdiction is in charge of the Inland zone?

EPA Jurisdiction

What are considered Coastal waters?

Territorial seas of the US, including the Great lakes

What are considered Inland waters?

the navigable waters of the United States shoreward of the Boundary Lines

What are Navigable waterways?

waters of the United States including territorial seas 40CFR300.5

Exclusive Economic Zone

200nm from baseline

Territorial Sea

12nm from baseline

Contiguous zone

3-12nm from baseline

Where to identify the boundaries of the coastal zone in your AOR?

ERMA Atlantic (for MD)

Cert. of Inspection

an inspection given by the CG to vessels' certifying them of their ability to safely navigate and operate throughout the U.S. It also certifies vessels that they meet the minimum manning, safety and navigation requirements. 46CFR71.01​​

Cert. of Documentation

serves as evidence of ownership and entitles the vessel to engage in certain commercial activities. this cert for commercial vessels must be endorsed for the respective types of usage.​ 46CFR67

International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate (IOPP)

33CFR151.19; Shows proof of oil pollution prevention equipment onboard a vessel. ​​

Declaration of Inspection (DOI)

33CFR156.150; must be filled out by person in charge of both parties in transfer; it is an inspection that verifies all equipment on both sides meets regulations; must be kept by both parties for 1 month.​

Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (SOPEP)

33CFR151.26; Plan outlines procedures for and oil pollution incident ONBOARD a ship​​

Oil Record Book (ORB)

33CFR151.25; Record of all oil being carried by a vessel. Logs all transfers of fuel to or from the vessel, or within the vessel’s tanks.​

Certificate of Financial Responsibility (COFR)

33CFR138 To ensure financial responsibility of the owner and/or operator of a vessel to cover costs incurred in the event of a pollution incident.

Issued by USCG

Official Logbook

46USC114; keeps record of voyage, crew, drills, ops, maintenance, name of ship, official number, port of registry, tonnage, etc.

Cargo Record Book

46CFR153; Record of all cargo being carried by the vessel

Shipboard Marine Pollution Emergency Plan (SMPEP)

Provides guidance to the Master and officers on board the Ship with respect to the steps to be taken when an oil or marine pollution incident has occurred or is likely to occur.

What are the Oil Transfer Procedures?

33CFR155.720; each vessel with a capacity of 250 barrels or more must have transfer procedures when transferring to or from the vessel, or within the vessel’s tanks.​​

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)​​

Right to know, public access to federal records

How to get an FOIA?

Submit request to Mr. Kalbrener / FOIA officer

Privacy Act​​

provides safeguards for the protection of records the Federal Government collects on United States citizens or lawfully admitted permanent residents

What is a Marine Casualty?

Any casualty or accident involving any vessel other than a public vessel upon a navigable waterway, involving any U.S. vessel, foreign tank vessel on U.S. waters involving significant harm to the environment or material damage affecting the seaworthiness of the vessel. 46CFR4.03-1​

When should you notify someone of a Marine Casualty?

Immediately after the addressing of resultant safety concerns the owner or person in charge, shall notify the nearest sector office, marine inspection office, or coast guard office 46CFR4.05-1

What is considered a significant harm to the environment?

a discharge or probable discharge of oil or hazardous substance in a harmful or reportable quantity. Exceptions apply to vessels more than 12nm offshore per 33CFR151.10 and 151.13​​

Report of Marine Casualty

when the owner or person in charge, within 5 days, files a written report required to be reported under 4.05-1.

this written report must be delivered to a coast guard sector office, marine inspection office. must be provided on CG-2692 and supplemented as necessary by CG-2692

Safe work practices​

gar score, ppe including helmet, 4gas, boots, vest, hardhat, etc.

major spill​

inland: >10k, coastal: >10k

minor spill

inland: <1inland, <1k coastal: <10k

medium spill

inland: >1k-<10k, coastal: >10k-<100k

what is a standard investigation?​

usually consist only of collecting and entering factual information into MISLE for future reference or potential enforcement action

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what is a preliminary investigation?

asking questions such as severity of incident, if USCG has jurisdiction, if other agencies need to be notified, etc.

what is an informal investigation?

less exhaustive than formal investigations, pertains to NOVs/civil penalty 1s/lows

what is a formal investigation?

most exhaustive. goes above a hearing officer for more series cases, pertains to marine casualties/civil penalty 2s/criminal charges