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Tier 02
After identifying the level of the disaster as a medium scale looking at hazards, vulnerability, and capacity this will be a Tier 2 Oil and HNS Spill response. There according to 2008/35 Marine Pollution Prevention Act MEPA to activate NOHSCOP.
NOHSCP Reference
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Capacity development requirement
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IMT Responsibility
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Capacities (Resource Directory)
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National oil and HNS Spill Contingency Plan
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Training and exercise Plan (Tier 02)
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Training and Exercise Database (Tier 02)
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Activation of NOHSCP by Director NOHSCOP
Upon notification of an assessment from the operational room, the National Oil and HNS Spill Contingency Plan (NOHSCP) Level 2 system will be activated. This activation triggers the notification of the Incident Management Team and other relevant institutions. The NOSCOP Level 2 system is designed to streamline the response to oil and HNS spills, ensuring a swift and coordinated effort to mitigate environmental damage and protect marine ecosystems.
NOHSCP Reference
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IMT Contact Details
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Responsibilities of Director NOHSCOP
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NOHSCOP activating procedure
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Resources
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Reporting IMT to MEPA operation room
After notification of an oil Spill or hazardous and noxious substance (HNS) spill, the Incident Management Team (IMT) will gather to discuss the current situation and incident. The IMT will share information and assess the severity and impact of the spill. Based on this assessment, the IMT will decide on future actions, such as appointing an incident command, activating the Incident Command System (ICS), and preparing an Incident Action Plan (IAP).
Sharing the Ops Room location
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Logistical arrangement for IMT Meeting
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Resources
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Appoint Incident Commander/Unified Commanders And Othee Staff
If there is not a pre-designated Incident Commander (IC) and other staff appoint a suitable Incident Commander and other staff.
NOHSCP Reference
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List of pre-designated Incident Commanders and staff
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ICS Structure
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ICS Staff responsibilities
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Capacity development requirement
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ICS training plan
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ICS training and exercise database
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ICS Trained staff database
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Selection criteria for Incident Command officers
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ICS Handbook
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ICS Field Guide
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Implement Incident Command System
Tier 2 response to oil and hazardous and noxious substance (HNS) spills involves a coordinated effort by multiple agencies, and the response operation is carried out according to the international standard Incident Command System (ICS) procedures.
NOHSCP Reference
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Incident Command Structure
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ICS responsibility
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Resources
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Evaluation of Pollution Impact
Evaluating the damage from an oil or hazardous and noxious substance (HNS) spill involves assessing its impact on the environment, wildlife, local communities, and the economy. The extent of the damage can vary depending on factors such as the type, volume of the spilled substance, location of the spill, and the effectiveness of the response efforts.
NOHSCP Reference
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Baseline data
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Chemeo model & oil spill model
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SOP for evaluating the pollution impact
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List of the relevant agencies and contact points
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Capacity development requirement (Tier 02)
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Capacity development requirement (Pollution impact evaluation)
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Responsibilities of relevant agencies
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Sampling protocol
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Sample sending protocol to foreign laboratories
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Aerial monitoring
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Data sharing agreements with each agency
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Training plan
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Training Database (IC)
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Training Database (Pollution impact evaluation)
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Resources
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ICS Planning Process
The Planning Process serves as a structured guide for the incident response process, outlining the steps involved from initial notification to ongoing assessment and planning.
NOHSCP Reference
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ICS structure
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Responsible officers in the planning cell
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Responsibilities of ICS Planning Section Chief
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Annex ICS Training Manuals
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Annex ICS Form
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Form- air operation checklist:
Form-201 incident brifing:
Form-202 incident objectives:
Form-203 organizarion assignment list:
Form-203 organizarion assignment list:
Form-204 assignment list:
Form-205 incident radio communication plan:
Form-205a communication list:
Form-206 incident organization chart:
Form-206 medical plan:
form-208 safty message plan:
Form-209 incident status summery:
Form-210 resource status change:
Form-211 incident checklist:
Form-211 incident checklist:
Form-213 general messege:
Form-214 activity log:
Form-215 operational planning worksheet:
Form-215a incident action plan safty analysis:
Form-218 resource inventory:
Form-219 resource status card:
Form-221 demobilization checklist:
Form-230 daily meeting schedule:
Form-232 resource at risk summery:
Form-personal rating:
ICS 209 incident status summery oil spill:
ICS 233 incident open tracker:
Resources
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Prepare Incident Action Plan
The Incident Action Plan (IAP) is a critical document that outlines the response strategy to manage an oil or HNS spill. It is developed by the Planning Section and submitted to the Incident Command for approval.
NOHSCP Reference
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Incident Action Plan form
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Planning cycle
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Responsibility of Planning Cell
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Capacity development requirement
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Annex Planning for Oil Spill Response at Sea on Possible Oil Spill
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Annex ICS Training Manuals
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Operation Process - Mobilization
According to the Incident Action Plan (IAP), the mobilization of equipment and manpower to carry out response actions is the responsibility of the Operations Section. The Operations Section is tasked with implementing the response strategies outlined in the IAP and ensuring that response activities are carried out safely and effectively.
NOHSCP Reference
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Available capacities (IMT Resource directory)
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Available capacities (Oil handling agencies equipment list)
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Available capacities (Oil spill equipment MEPA)
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Available capacities (Tier 01 equipment directory)
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Capacity building requirement
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Staging sites database (ESI database)
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Staging sites database
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Resources
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Response Operation at Sea
Response and measures taken for prevention of oil & HNS spill at sea.
NOHSCP Reference
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Available capacities (Equipment and Human Resources)
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Offshore oil and HNS response techniques and guidelines
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List of responsible agencies
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Capacity building requirement
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Responsibilities of relevant agencies
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ICS Training Manuals
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Resources
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Response Operation at Shore
Response and measures are taken for the prevention of oil and HNS spills at shore.
NOHSCP Reference
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Available capacities (IMT Resource directory)
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Available capacities (Oil handling agencies equipment list)
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Available capacities (Oil spill equipment MEPA)
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Available capacities (Tier 01 equipment directory)
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Oil and HNS spill response techniques and guidelines at shore
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List Responsible Agencies (MEPA, SLA, SLN, SL Police, Wildlife, SLCA, Volunteers)
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Capacity building requirement
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Responsibilities of relevant agencies
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Waste Management procedure
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Response procedures for HNS
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Response procedures at shore
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SCAT Responders
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ICS Training Manuals
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Annex
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Resources
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Logistic Support
NOHSCP Reference
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Available capacities (Equipment and Human Resources) - IMT Resources
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Available capacities (Equipment and Human Resources) - Oil Handling agencies
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Available capacities (Equipment and Human Resources) - Oil Spill equipment
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Available capacities (Equipment and Human Resources) - Tier 01 equipment
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Responsible officer in Logistic cell
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Emergency logistic procedure
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Responsibility of Logistic chief and cell
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Equipment distribution and monitoring database
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Capacity Building Requirement
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Resources
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Admin & Finance
NOHSCP Reference
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Responsible officer in Logistic cell
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Claim filling Guide and formats
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Responsibility ofadmin and finance chief and cell
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Emergrncy procurment Guidline
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Resources
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Response Termination
The termination of oil spill response is a crucial decision that is made by the Incident Commander (IC), with the consent of the MEPA Chairman, or all Unified Command (UC) representatives with the consent of their respective heads. Before seeking the termination of the response, the IC or UC will hold a meeting of all commands and General Staff to determine whether the strategic objectives of the response have been achieved and the incident response has been adequately completed.
NOHSCP Reference
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Termination Procedure
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Resources
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Demobilization
Demobilization is a crucial aspect of long-term planning in response to oil or HNS spills, requiring constant monitoring of ongoing operations, resource needs, and forecasted endpoints. The Planning Section (or a designated Demobilization Unit Leader) is responsible for coordinating the development of a demobilization plan, which includes key aspects such as the receipt of all response-related documentation, return of response equipment, and debriefing with key supervisory personnel.
NOHSCP Reference
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Responsibilities for the relevant agencies
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Demobilization procedure
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Resources
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Debriefing
After completing the spill response, a briefing involving the Director of NOSCOP, the Incident Commander (IC), and the Incident Management Team should promptly occur. The purpose is not to assess individual performance but to evaluate the response, extract lessons for future planning, and enhance the organization and effectiveness of the National Plan.
NOHSCP Reference
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SOPs for debriefing
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Resources
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Post Incident Report
After concluding the pollution response, the Incident Commander (IC) will compile a final report summarizing the pollution incident and its progression, response actions taken, assistance provided by other organizations, evaluation of response operations, costs incurred, environmental and economic damage estimates, challenges, faced and recommendations for improvement.
NOHSCP Reference
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Responsibilities of incident Commander
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Format for post-incident report
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ICS Training Manuals
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IC responsibility
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Radio Active Chemical Spill
Responding to a radioactive chemical spill at sea is a complex and challenging task that requires careful, planning, coordination, and specialized expertise. The primary objectives are to contain the spill, mitigate, its effects, and prevent further environmental and public health risks. It appears that the Sri Lanka Atomic Energy Regulatory Council (AERC) is responding for preparing and implementing plans for responding to radioactive chemical spills, but their current plan focuses solely on incidents occurring on land.
NOHSCP Reference
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Radio Active Chemical Spill Prevention Plan (AERC)-Whether the plan is available for radioactive material spill at sea.
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List of responsible agencies
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Responsibilities of relevant agencies
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Capacity building (Human Resources and Equipment)
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Training and exercise plan
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Capacity building requirement
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Training and excercise database
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