Session 1A: Who Let the Word Out? Effective Communication Before, During & After an Incident
Wednesday, May 16 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Communications can make or break your response. Being prepared with education and outreach before a spill is ideal, and effective communications during is critical. The panel will discuss the different aspects of communications including planning for and establishing the Joint Information Center, liaison function, and the effective use of communication tools.
Chair:
Nhi Irwin, Policy Analyst- Spill Prevention, Preparedness & Response, Washington Dept. of Ecology-Spill Program
Speaker(s):
Assuring your agency’s Area Contingency Plan is equipped with an effective Joint Information Center Model
Jaclyn Young, Public Affairs Specialist 2nd Class, National Strike Force Public Information Assist Team
Co-Author(s):
Amy Midgett, CWO2, National Strike Force Public Information Assist Team
Paul Roszkowski, Chief Petty Officer, National Strike Force Public Information Assist Team
Public Information Officer
Alexia Retallack, REMOVE, California Department of Fish & Game, Office of Spill Prevention & Response
Liaison Officer
Dale Jensen, Program Manager, Washington Department of Ecology
Lessons Learned from the Gulf
Douglas Zimmer, Information & Education Manager, U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Session 1B: Is it Yours, Mine or Ours? Addressing Transboundary Issues During Response
Wednesday, May 16 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
When a significant spill occurs in a transboundary area, the number of stakeholders can double and regulatory regimes may complicate response efforts. This session will examine transboundary issues and planning for effective coordination between responsible parties, OSROs and regulators.
Chair:
Mike Zollitsch, Emergency Response Unit Leader, Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
Speaker(s):
A Stakeholder Workgroup Review of Marine Oil Spill Planning and Response Capabilities on the U.S./Canadian Pacific Transboundary Area
David Byers, Response Manager, Washington State Dept. of Ecology
Co-Author(s):
Graham Knox, Manager, Environmental Emergencies, British Columbia Ministry of Environment, Environmental Emergencies Program
Bob Mattson, Manager, Prevention and Emergency Response Program, ADEC - Alaska Dept. of Environmental Conservation
Developing Transboundary Geographic Response Plan Strategies
Linda Pilkey-Jarvis, Preparedness Section Manager, Washington Department of Ecology
Co-Author(s):
Kelli Gustaf, Pipeline Coordinator, Washington Dept. of Ecology-Spill Program
Harry Chichester, Spills Program - Rules Coordinator, Washington Dept. of Ecology-Spill Program
Session 1C: CPR for the "ACP"- Keep it a Living Document
Wednesday, May 16 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
This session will be a diverse panel discussion of how to keep your ACP relevant, useful, current and applicable. Lessons learned from the Florida Keys ACP during the Deepwater Horizon will be highlighted. Conversation will also include how industry, state and federal collaboration can result in a dynamic ACP.
Co-Chair:
Lori Loughran, Marine and Environmental Response Branch Chief, U.S. Coast Guard
Scott Knutson, Disctrict Response Advisory Team Supervisor, USCG 13th District
Jill Lemon, Contingency Planner, Area Committee Coordinator, USCG Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach
Kathleen Jennings, Staff Environmental Scientist, California Department of Fish & Game, Office of Spill Prevention & Response
Preparing the Florida Keys for Deepwater Horizon
Dr. Scott Harris, Occupational Health & Risk Management Consultant, UL Pure Safety
Barbara Parker, Director, Division of Oil and Hazardous Materials Response Services, Maine Department of Environmental Protection
Session 1D: ICS for the 21st Century
Thursday, May 17 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Based on recent events, changes in ICS qualifications and how information is shared is being examined throughout the response community. This session will present training strategies to meet the challenges of the 21st Century and the use of a mapping application to ensure tools are available for planning/preparedness and a common operating picture for oil spill response.
Chair:
Randy Imai, Environmental Program Manager I, California Department of Fish & Game, Office of Spill Prevention & Response
Moderator:
Ellen Faurot-Daniels, Oil Spill Program Supervisor, Calif. Office of Spill Prevention and Response
Speaker(s):
NIMS ICS Qualification and Competency System Establishment
Designing a Comprehensive Environmental Unit Training Program to Meet Increased Participation and Expectations – A PREP (Preparedness for Response Readiness Exercise Program) Exercise Case Study with an Orphan Spill Scenario
Linda Pilkey-Jarvis, Preparedness Section Manager, Washington Department of Ecology
Co-Author(s):
Heather Parker, District Response Advisory Team, USCG 13th District
Elin Storey, Spills Preparedness Section, WA Department of Ecology
ICS Common Operating Picture (COP) utilizing the Environmental Resource Management Application (ERMA)
Matt Dorsey, GIS Specialist, NOAA's Office of Response and Restoration
Kathleen W. Jennings, Staff Environmental Scientist, California Department of Fish & Game, Office of Spill Prevention & Response
Session 1E: New Perspectives for Wildlife Care Issues
Thursday, May 17 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
This session will present a broad examination of wildlife issues including ESA integration into your plan. We will be citing several case studies from recent spills.
Exercises of Opportunity: Utilizing Large Seabird Live Stranding Events to Test and Train Oiled Wildlife Response Systems.
Curt Clumpner, Preparedness Director, International Bird Rescue
Integrating the Endangered Species Act into spill preparedness
Elizabeth Petras, Natural Resources Management Specialist, National Marine Fisheries Service
Case Study: New Zealand Volunteer Use and Response
Becky Elias, Volunteer Coordinator, Oiled Wildlife Care Network
Session 1F: How Low Can You Go? The Movement of Response Resources During A Significant Pollution Event
Thursday, May 17 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
As a response community, have we adequately addressed the ability to identify, mobilize, and track equipment and personnel for a Type 1 spill event? This panel discussion will look at the relationship between the plan holder, OSRO’s, State and Federal Government’s, and the public in cascading available response resources from one risk zone to another. It will also address lessons learned from the Deepwater Horizon spill.
Chair:
Chris Klumpp, California Department of Fish & Game, Office of Spill Prevention & Response
Speaker(s):
State Representative
Linda Pilkey-Jarvis, Preparedness Section Manager, Washington Department of Ecology
Ron Morris, General Manager, Rock Island Technology Solutions
Incident Specific Preparedness Review (ISPR)
Brian House, President/ceo, Moran Environmental Recovery
* - This speaker has been invited to speak at CLEAN PACIFIC 2012, but is not yet confirmed.
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