OPRC Level 3 The Contingency Planning Process

OPRC Level 3

3 Overview Purpose and types of contingency plan Key components of plans The national response system

OPRC Level 3 4 Why have a Contingency Plan? To provide the policy and response framework for the organisation(s) To develop a complex response in a calm, non-emergency environment free from pressures To fulfil the requirements of: –company policy –national laws –international agreements, e.g. OPRC

OPRC Level 3 5 Plan Types and Levels National: –Whole national coastline Area: –Province/region –Industry mutual aid agreement Local: –Oil terminals; oil platforms –Ports

OPRC Level 3 6 Tiered Response Concept Small spill local Tier One Tier 1: Local resources : rapid response within own capabilities local “oil pollution emergency plan”: OPRC e.g; bunkering operations; ship transfer

OPRC Level 3 7 Tiered Response Concept Medium spill Small spill local vicinityremote Tier 2: Local plus some external resources area plans or industry mutual help plans pooled resources Tier Two Tier One

OPRC Level 3 8 Tiered Response Concept Large spill Medium spill Small spill local vicinityremote Tier Three Tier 3: for spills of national interest national contingency plan international cooperation Tier Two Tier One

OPRC Level 3 9 The Global Framework For Pollution Response International Capability GROUP THREE GROUP TWO GROUP ONE The Organisation of the National Framework Industry Concept of Tiered Response TIER THREE TIER TWO TIER ONE Multi-National or Regional Capability National Capability Area Capability Local Capability

OPRC Level 3 10 Overall Responsibilities for a National Contingency Plan Lead Agency –overall responsibility for co-ordination and direction of response at State level Support Agencies –specific responsibilities within the contingency plan, eg fisheries, salvage Co-operation with industry –co-operative relationship based on clearly defined roles by government

OPRC Level 3 11 Consultation Process Contingency Planning Committee: –Lead agency –Relevant support agencies –Industry Functions: –To prepare contingency plan by consensus –To keep plan under review

OPRC Level 3 12 Structure of Contingency Plans Policy or Strategy section Operational Procedures Data Directory –loose-leaf ring binder –system for listing and dating amendments

OPRC Level 3 13 Introduction Institutional Arrangements Tiered Response and Incident Command Procedures Assessment of Spill Risk Resources at Risk Combat Strategy Media Relations Plan Training and Exercises Part 1: Policy or Strategy Section

OPRC Level 3 14 Part 2: Operational Procedures Notification and reporting procedures Initial actions Response actions: on-site spillages Response actions: spills on water Response actions: shoreline clean-up Operational management and responsibilities Communications plan

OPRC Level 3 15 Part 2: Technical Guidelines Spill Assessment & Surveillance Oil Slick Prediction Guidelines Collection and Handling of Oil Samples Techniques for Shoreline Clean-up Transport & Disposal of Recovered Oil Restoration of Affected Areas & Monitoring Communications Plan

OPRC Level 3 16 Part 3: Data Directory Maps and site plans Sensitivity maps List of contact points Lists of equipment which might be available Lists of manpower resources Specifications of oil types Data: weather and currents Contingency Plan distribution list

OPRC Level 3 17 Typical Local Response Team Organisation OSC Support Staff & Advisors Public Affairs Safety Health Science Environment Technical Legal Deputy OSC OperationsLogisticsFinancePlanning

OPRC Level 3 18 Incorporation Of Local Response Organisation Into A Larger (National Or Area) Organisation OSC Support Staff & Advisors Public Affairs Safety Science Finance Logistics Operations Manager Operations Area 2 Operations Area 3 Operations Area 1 Operations Area 4 Public Affairs Safety Science Finance Logistics OSC Lead Agency Response Team Response Team Response Team Response Team Support Staff & Advisors

OPRC Level 3 19 Key Messages Contingency planning essential for: –Preparedness –Effective response Co-operation and agreement between all stakeholders: –whether at national or Tier 1 level Exercise and review: not static

OPRC Level 3 20 Review of contingency planning arrangements Designation of responsibilities? Existing plans? Sources and risks of spills? Sensitive resources threatened by spills? Combat strategy / response policy?

OPRC Level 3 21 Review of contingency planning arrangements Equipment resources available? Training and exercises? Local lessons learned? Are all participants represented in contingency planning process?