DEQ’s Role in Emergency Response State Agency responsible for oil and hazardous materials release response and cleanup State Agency responsible for oil and hazardous materials release response and cleanup Coordinates with other agencies (federal, state, tribal, local) on all aspects of response and cleanup Coordinates with other agencies (federal, state, tribal, local) on all aspects of response and cleanup

DEQ Responds under these authorities: ORS 468B , ORS 465, 466 Oregon Emergency Management Plan Northwest Area Contingency Plan CERCLA Release or Threat of Release Hazardous Substances Pollutants and Contaminants “Imminent and substantial endangerment to human health or the environment” Oil Pollution Act-Clean Water Act Oil impacts or threatens to impact waters of the United States

DEQ’s Role in JTMD Coordination with USCG for removal of large containers of oil or other hazardous materials Coordination with USCG for removal of large containers of oil or other hazardous materials Coordination for collection/disposal options for items similar to household hazardous waste. Coordination for collection/disposal options for items similar to household hazardous waste. Coordinate with state and local partners on managing tsunami debris for reuse, recycle and disposal Coordinate with state and local partners on managing tsunami debris for reuse, recycle and disposal

Five categories covered: Hazmat Debris response (off-shore interception & on-shore removal) Debris disposal Invasive species response. Monitoring debris incidence and impact Federal Grant-Managed by OPRD

Dick Pedersen-Director Oregon Department of Environmental Quality Phone: Mike Zollitsch-Emergency Response Unit Land Quality Division Phone: