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The following site safety plan was written to assist the RRTs and OSCs in responding to a marine/open water spill. The plan includes those elements unique to ISB for response personnel. Topics addressed include: burn entry objectives, response organization, burn area control, hazard evaluation, PPE, decontamination procedures, etc.

Residues from In-Situ Burning (ISB) of Oil on Water (2000)

Part of a series of fact sheets produced by the NRT Science & Technology Committee on ISB; Provides guidance on the residues produced from in situ burning of oil on water; Intended to assit RRTs, OSC, and other regional and local staff involved in ISB.

The Efficacy of Fire Resistant Containment Booms (1999)

In order for ISB to be an effective spill response tool, oil thickness must be between 2-3mm. Most response plans for in situ burning at sea call for the use of fire resistant boom to contain the oil and maintain this minimum slick thickness during the burn. This fact sheet explores the current state of fire boom technology, existing protocols and standards, and future research and development needs.

An Alternative Approach to Spill Response (1992)

Provides recent information on in situ burning for consideration as an alternative technology to present cleanup methods such as mechanical recovery or dispersants.

Site Safety Plans for Marine In-Situ Burning Operations (1997)

Provides information on site safety planning specific to in situ burning. Safety hazards for in situ burning (ISB) operations are similar to those of mechanical response operations at sea, with additional hazards related to the burning of oil.

Applicability of RCRA Hazardous Waste Management Regulations on In-Situ Burning of Oil Spills (1996)

Provides general information on how the hazardous waste management regulations implementing the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) may apply to the in situ burning of oil spills.

Applicability of Clean Air Act Ambient Air Quality Regulations to the In-Situ Burning of Oils Spills (1995)

Provides an overview of National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) regulations under the Clean Air Act (CAA) and briefly discusses how such provisions may affect the use of In-Situ Burning (ISB). Identifies relevant local contacts with which to consult.

Aeration Techniques for In-Situ Burning of Oil: Enhancing an Alternative Spill Response Method (1995)

Despite the minimal hazards posed by soot and gas, thick black smoke produced in an ISB appears threatening, eroding public confidence in the safety of the process. This fact sheet identifies techniques to enhance ISB. Most notably, providing the necessary air to a burn avoids starved combustion of oil, thereby reducing the emission of hazardous smoke and soot, and shortening response time. can be avoided and oil can be completely converted to harmless products of combustion;

Consolidated List of Chemicals Subject to the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act (EPCRA) and Section 112 of the Clean Air Act (2001)

This consolidated list has been prepared to help firms handling chemicals determine whether they need to submit reports under sections 302, 304, or 313 of EPCRA; whether they are subject to accident prevention regulations; and what reports may need to be submitted.

Fire Hazard from Carbon Absorption Deodorizing Systems (1997)

An EPA Alert aimed at increasing facility awareness of the potential fire hazard presented by carbon absorbing deodorizing systems. Identifies steps to minimize the absorption of flammable vapors by carbon absorbing deodorizing systems and mitigate the potential fire/explosive hazard. Also provides further references.