CRRTCRRTMike GassMike Gass

CCACCATechnical AdvisorTechnical Advisor

DWH LessonsGlobal Response Network (GRN)

Cuba

DWH LessonsDWH Lessons• Formalize “Cascading Agreements” for

equipment and personnel• Controlled burning validated• Dispersant (surface/subsurface) validated• Increase encounter rate for skimming

operations• Offshore boom shortage

Model/Framework for Response to Model/Framework for Response to Continuous ReleaseContinuous Release

Hours Tier 3 Phases

0-24 3A (Organic)•CCA air mobile equipment •Tier II resources (already in country)

24-48 3B (Organic & C&R Network) •CCA air mobile equipment follow-on (continue Phased Deployment)•Activation of Specialized Response Teams

48+ 3C (Regional/Worldwide)•Cascading Agreements for air mobile equipment (OSRO Coops, Industry)•Narrow and Wide-body jet cargo

3D (Regional/Worldwide)•Long-Term support resources via other modes/sources• (e.g. equipment delivery by vessel)

Offshore Recovery SolutionsOffshore Recovery SolutionsProblem Solution

Encounter Rate Deficiency Harbor Buster (3)Offshore Boom (4000’)

CCA Response Capability CCA Response Capability IncreasesIncreases

Dispersant* +20,000 gal.

In-Situ Burn Systems 3

Increase Encounter Rate Harbor Busters (3)

Offshore Boom +4,000’

Shoreline Recovery Equipment 14 systems (1 in 2011)

American FireboomAmerican Fireboom

American FireboomAmerican Fireboom

Dave Salt, OSRPortland Oregon, 2011

GRN formation of five Operational GRN formation of five Operational Teams (“OT”s)Teams (“OT”s)

• Offshore Collection and Recovery• Near-shore and Shoreline Collection and

Recovery• Dispersants• In-Situ Burning• Spill Management Systems

CubaCuba

Export License:U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security. Export is authorized to a specific end user, and is limited to specific items of equipment.

CCA CANNOT send the ADDS or any other spray or transfer systems, PPE, or igniters for in-situ burning, but CAN send dispersant and other equipment specifically listed on the license.

Travel License: U.S. Department of the Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control. •Travel is restricted to certain individuals•CCA’s current license authorizes travel associated with Repsol, PC Gulf Ltd. (Petronas), and other exploration and production companies that become CCA members in the future .

  Training/Exercises/Contingency Planning    CCA Staff    Multiple trips  Response    Full-time CCA employees, consultants or agents (no specifically named individuals) Multiple trips