1. Response Organization e Tech Environmental & Safety Solutions, Inc.

2. Response Implementation  Organize  Evaluate situation  Develop plan of action Make preliminary off-site survey Make preliminary off-site survey Make initial on-site reconnaissance Make initial on-site reconnaissance  Modify original plan of action  Complete planned cleanup & restoration

3. Effective Implementation  Most response initiatives fail or are poorly executed due to:  Poor initial organization  Complex chain-of-command No clear-cut lines of authority No clear-cut lines of authority  Poor communication

4. Key Requirements  Establish a chain-of-command  Assign job functions/duties  Develop personnel requirements  Establish internal communications

5. Organization  Establish a clear and concise chain-of- command 1 person is in charge 1 person is in charge Small, functional layers to assist in the flow of information and execution of tasks Small, functional layers to assist in the flow of information and execution of tasks

6. Organization  Safety  Science/Site Data  Public/Regulatory Information  Security  Recordkeeping  Operations/Field Management  Finances  Services & Supplies  Medical  Decontamination Make sure issues are addressed in advance as much as possible

7. Typical Medium to Large Chain-of-Command OSC SafetyRecord KeepingField Officer Site PersonnelDecontaminationLogistics &Supply Science/DataPR & Regulatory

8. Typical Small Response Chain-of-Command OSC Field Leader PR & Regulatory Safety Science/Data Decontamination Recordkeeping Field Officer Logistics & Supply Field Personnel

9. Effective Organization  Designate a leader Best suited for the situation Best suited for the situation  Determine objectives  Establish authority  Develop or implement policy & procedures Assign duties Assign duties Plan & direct operations Plan & direct operations Establish internal & external communications Establish internal & external communications Manage resources Manage resources