Washington State Department of Ecology Spill Prevention, Preparedness, and Response Program Howard Zorzi, Regional Supervisor 11/15/2018
Program Goals Prevent oil spills from vessels and oil-handling facilities. Prepare for oil spill response through planning and drills. Respond to and clean-up oil and hazardous material spills. Restore environmental damage caused by oil spills. Improve external communication and service delivery. 11/15/2018
Program Mission The mission of the Spills Program is to protect Washington’s Environment, public health, and safety through comprehensive spill prevention, preparedness, and response program. The Spills Program focuses on preventing oil spills to Washington waters and land and ensuring effective response to oil and hazardous substances spills whenever they occur. 11/15/2018
Environmental Threats Over 20 billion gallons of oil and hazardous materials are transported through Washington State each year, by ship, barge, pipeline, rail, and road. Accidents, equipment failure, and human error can all lead to unintended and potentially disastrous consequences. 11/15/2018
Justin Sinking – October 2011. 11/15/2018
Justin Sinking Landing Craft Justin Sinking on October 14, 2011. ERTS 629767 – Landing Craft owned by Waterfront Construction sank off Alki beach at 7am with 400 gallons of diesel, oil and hydraulic fluid on it. 320 gallons spilled and 240 gallons were recovered. Ecology, Coast Guard, Waterfront Construction, Global Diving and Salvage, Ballard Diving, and NRCES all worked together and formed a full Unified Command at USCG Station Sector Seattle for multiple days. 11/15/2018
Truck Incidents 11/15/2018
Meth Labs, Large and Small Vessel Spills. 11/15/2018
Fires and Natural Phenomenon 11/15/2018
Cars and Planes 11/15/2018
Authorizing Laws Chapter 90.56 RCW, Oil and Hazardous Substance Spill Prevention and Response Chapter 88.46 RCW, Vessel Oil Spill Prevention and Response Chapter 90.48 RCW, Water Pollution Control Chapter 88.40, Transportation of Petroleum Products – Financial Responsibility Chapter 70.105 RCW, Hazardous Waste Management Act Chapter 70.105D RCW, Model Toxics Control Act 11/15/2018
Constituents/Interested Parties Federal, state, local , and tribal governments, including the U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and local emergency management agencies. Governments of Canada, British Columbia, Oregon, and Idaho. Commercial vessels owners and operators worldwide, marine transportation trade associations, public ports, and maritime trade unions. Oil Refineries, marine oil terminals, oil pipelines, and oil trucking companies. Spill response cooperatives and contractors. Environmental organizations and the general public. 11/15/2018
This slide represents just some of our stakeholders. In addition, the Spills Program coordinates on an ongoing basis with all local emergency response organizations; city, county, and state law enforcement agencies; and state and local health departments. Enhance partnerships with all stakeholders. Further program goals through education and outreach. Develop electronic tools for daily monitoring of program effectiveness. MOU and protocols with the USCG 11/15/2018
Prevent oil spills from vessels and oil handling facilities Prevention Section Prevent oil spills from vessels and oil handling facilities Addresses facilities, vessels and education and outreach to non-regulated entities now we are in the process of rulemaking that will broaden our authority to prevent spills from transfers 11/15/2018
Prepare for oil spill response through planning and drills Preparedness Section Prepare for oil spill response through planning and drills 11/15/2018
Natural Resource Damage Assessment Unit Restore environmental damage caused by oil spills 11/15/2018
40 acres of forested wetland habitat along Hutchinson Creek Restoration Site NRDA Objectives, Outcomes and Outputs Implement the state’s Natural Resource Damage Assessment (NRDA) program. Use the NRDA account to fund environmental projects. High priority wildlife habitat is restored or protected using NRDA funds. Action plan to develop a fresh water oil spill damage compensation table is initiated. Issue a Natural Resource Damage Assessment on 100% of oil spills where 25 or more gallons reach surface waters. 11/15/2018 40 acres of forested wetland habitat along Hutchinson Creek
Data collection for the Resource Damage Assessment 11/15/2018
Response Section We’re protecting human health and the environment by responding to, containing, and cleaning up oil spills and hazardous materials releases. 11/15/2018
Mission Statement The mission of the Spills Program is to protect Washington’s Environment, public health, and safety through comprehensive spill prevention, preparedness, and response program. The Spills Program focuses on preventing oil spills to Washington waters and land and ensuring effective response to oil and hazardous substances spills whenever they occur. 11/15/2018
How to Report Spills Federal: National Response Center 1-800-424-8802 State: Washington Emergency Management Division 1-800-258-5990 NWRO: 1-425-649-7000 Website: http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/spills/other/reportaspill.htm 11/15/2018
MAP 11/15/2018
Spills Program Summary 2011 NWRO: Chemical, Meth Lab Related, Other, Petroleum Related – 8 people – 6 NWRO responders, 1 BFO responder, 1 SUP 162 cases a month average – 1,944 cases That is equivalent to roughly 278 cases per responder each year. 3,191 hours responder pay 1 FTE = 2,080 hours. Processed 60 enforcements NPFC claims - $6,136, $6,385, $27,668 ( total $40,189) 5.38 spills per day – everyday 19.5 % response percentage field – NWRO/BFO NWRO/BFO - 2505 gallons spilled; 1224 gallons spilled to water. 11/15/2018
Spills Program Summary 2011 Agency Total 2011 – 2,639 cases (7.23 cases per day) SWRO (Lacey) – 1 SUP; 7 Responders; 4 After hours; 2 VFO (Vancouver) Responders. 986 Eastern (Spokane) - 1 SUP; 2 Responders; 7 After hours 30 Central (Yakima) – 2 Responders; 7 After hours 161 NWRO (Bellevue) – 1 SUP; 6 Responders; 6 Afterhours; 1 BFO (Bellingham) Responder. 1,480 cases 11/15/2018
Thank You Questions? 11/15/2018