Environmental Services Training Group LOCAL AUTHORITY ENVIRONMENT CONFERENCE 2016 Future Challenges and Opportunities for the Environment Hodson Bay Hotel, Athlone, May 2016. 1

Future Challenges and Opportunities for the Environment Guidance in Preparing Oil Spill Contingency Plans Paul Moroney Head of the Environment Section Clare County Council

Presentation Content Why produce a plan What’s in a plan Benefits of having a plan Responsibilities deriving from a plan

Why produce a plan? The Sea Pollution (Amendment) Act 1999, provides the Minister with the legislative power to require Ports Companies, Harbour Authorities, the operators of offshore units, oil handling facilities and maritime Local Authorities to prepare oil spill contingency plans, based on a realistic risk assessment, and to submit these for approval by the Irish Coast Guard.

What's in a plan What’s in a plan Plan Strategy and Scope Action Plan Data directory Appendices

What does a plan look like

What does a plan look like

What does a plan look like

What does a plan look like

Benefits of having a plan Statutory compliance and approval Links to Major Emergency Management Protocol 7 Financial Security in the event of a spill Risk Mitigation Exercises and training

Responsibilities deriving from a plan Exercises and training Plan maintenance Resources Review and plan update