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Selection Guide for Oil Spill Applied Technologies, Vol. 1: Decision Making (2003)

Developed by Region III and IV Response Teams, this guidance is designed to help OSCs and spill responders evaluate in real-time dispersants, surface washing agents, bioremediation agents, surface collecting agents and other miscellaneous oil spill control agents when mechanical measures prove insufficient.

Best Practices for Migratory Bird Care During Oil Spill Response (2002)

Provides guidance to resource managment agencies, potential respoinsible parties (PRP), oiled bird rehabilitators and OSCs on the "best practices" for promoting the welfare of migratory birds during an oil spill respons. "Best Practices" strives to enable these parties to make informed decisions by addressing topics including: ACP development, evaluation of contractors for bird capture and rehabilitation, and evaluation of oiled bird rehabilitation.

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.

Guide to Special Monitoring of Applied Response Technologies (SMART) (2001)

SMART, a guidance document, recommends monitoring methods, equipement, peronnel training, and command and control procedures that stike a balance between the operational demand for rapid response and the Unified Command's need for feedback from the field in order to make informed decisions.

Emulsion Breakers and Inhibiters for Treating Oil Spills (1997)

Emulsification of oil can severely inhibit recovery capabilities of skimmers, reduce pumping volumes, and render non-mechanical techniques less effective. Emulsion breakers (de-emulsifiers) are used to break or prevent the formation of emulsions on the open seas and break recovered emulsions in skimmers and tanks. This fact sheet provides an up-to-date summary of emulsion breaker research, and identifies further needed areas of research.

Oil Spill Field Operations Guide (1996)

Produced by the Standard Oil Spill Response Management System (STORMS) task force, this FOG is intended to provide guidance in forming a response management system for oil spills. It is endorsed by Firescope California, is consistent with NIMS and ICS/UC and complies with the NCP.

Use of Chemical Dispersants on Oil Spills (1993)

Discusses the use of chemical dispersants as an oil spill response strategy for open-water application. Reviews past use, effectiveness, toxicity, and mechanics of dispersant.

Training Reference for Oil Spill Response (1994)

Report to the President: The Exxon Valdez Oil Spill (1989)

On March 24, 1989 Exxon Valdez struck Bligh Reef in Prince William Sound, Alaska resulting in the largest oil spill in United States history. This NRT study evaluates the preparedness for, response to, and early lessons learned from the Exxon Valdez incident and recommends methods to improve response to Spills of National Significance (SONS).

Update of Implementation of Recommendations Following the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill (1989)

Update discusses the progress Federal agencies made in implementing the recommendations of the 1989 and 1990 Valdez reports. Also, identifies the strengths and challenges of U.S. oil spill planning and preparedness regimen.