Appendix D: Breakout Group Notes
FUTURE? HOW CAN CONCERNS BE ADRRESSED?
I can never use the beach again to
swim with my family. other LT
property owner &
NGOs
You all never cleanup enough ‐‐
what if I see more oil later?
What will you all do about it
then?
From past experience, the
UC/SCAT. ‐‐ Some shorlines
have baseline data.
The time frame for cleanup
and recovery. ‐‐
Hidden/missed pockets of
oil contamination.
Completeness of the
cleanup endpoints.
Estimated time of recovery
(post damage assessment).
By developing/publish a document of past case studies. ‐‐ Explain
endpoints of cleanup. ‐‐ Basic document about product spilled. ‐‐
Actual progress and tests on cleanups. ‐‐ Status of beach cleanups
(ERMA).
How can we get samples for our
research? other academics, scientists FIO agreement
If the oil comes onshore, should I
burn it? other No!
One pagers: airborne hazards, modeling, local guidance for
burning, collection and disposal.
Are the cleanup workers safe? other
There's a site safety plan
from the UC that ensures
workers' safety. ‐‐ We have
a way to monitor those
involved in cleanup.
Will the workers follow the
safety plan/comply?
Site safety plan from UC ensures the safety of our workers. ‐‐ Can
develop public document to explain training/safety requirements
for the workers. ‐‐ Safety Officer has the responsibility of
workers' safety.
How much am I going to get ($)? other/economic S/L
politicians, property
owners
UC and/or RP has set up a
claims process to assess
these concerns (private
claim).
False claims. ‐‐ Exact claim
process. ‐‐ What's needed
to file a claim. ‐‐ Time
frame of
assessment/reimbursemen t.
Claims process developed and explain the process. ‐‐ Provide
relevant contact information for this process. ‐‐ Documentation of
valid claims.
Will I be put in a hotel while this is
going on? (other compensation?) other/economic S/L
politicians, property
owners
Authority and
determination for
evacuation will come from
local EMA. N/A
Is my beach open? Can I go there? other/impacts S/L public
Someone in the UC will
know if the beach is closed
due to clean or health
concerns.
How long will they be
closed? ‐‐ How will they be
notified? ‐‐ How will they
evaluate when it's safe to
go back?
Local authority manage beach closures. ‐‐ Online information on
open/closed beaches. ‐‐ Development of documentation for
beach closure POCs (where to find that info). ‐‐
How is it going to be cleaned up? other/operations S/L UC/SCAT operations.
What kind of cleaning will
be done/best option?
The method(s) of cleanup
(most effective).
Document to describe response/cleanup techniques. ‐‐
Documentation explaining SCAT evaluation and recommendation
(reviewed and approved by UC). ‐‐ SCAT Team will monitor
ongoing evaluation and potentially changing the technique and
the endpoint.
How long is this response going to
take? Why aren't the crew working
around the clock? other/operations
When UC signs off on
SCAT. When will this be done?
Crew work shifts are managed based on safety, environmental
concerns, and resource concerns.
How to protect investments
(preserves, beaches, etc.)? (from
public offical view)
prioritization of
protection ST
politicians, NGOs, &
public (depending on
who owns area)
That weren't originally
captured in the GRP process. See # 21.
Wildlife and Bird sancts: What are
you going to do to protect the
nesting birds?
prioritization of
How are you going to prioritize
protection/cleanup sites? (Mine is
more important)
prioritization of
protection ST property owners
(stakeholders/trustees/trib al) , ERMA (preliminary
work that's been done).
Booming strategies are
unrealistic. ‐‐ Wx impacts
to support operations. ‐‐
purpose of the plan. Point the public to the ACP. ‐‐ Explain how
the ICS process works/flows and how priorities and decisions are
made.
Is my beach going to be oiled?
prioritization of
protection
UC has access to forecasts
and predications of oil
movement.
Uncertainty to the
forecast. ‐‐ UC will notify
the status of beach
closures.
Provide access to trajector forecast and have documentation
describing how to interpret.
How can we protect or keep oil from
my beach/home/etc.
prioritization of
protection
UC doesn't recommend
the homeowner take
actions. ‐‐ Potentially
establish an alternative
way for the homeowner to
be involved such as beach
sentinel program.
Where are you placing boom & what
resources are you protecting?
protective
booming ST
property owner,
politicians, & NGOs Refer to # 21.
Why can't I move my boat…boom
issues…recreational use.
protective
booming ST public
UC waterway closure. ‐‐
Safety messages.
How long the closure will
last.
CG generated notification on safe zone(s). ‐‐ Provide access to
boom placement.
Do we have enough boom…for me?
protective booming ST politicians, property owners UC operations would establish boom requirements. ‐‐ Also determined by the RP's
vessel response plan. Effectiveness? ‐‐
Resource management decisions based on available information. ‐‐
Educate public on how we prioritize the resources we have. ‐‐
Reiterate priorities of human life and environment.
Why can't you boom the entire
boom/bay entrance?
protective
booming ST
politicians, property
owners, public Why don't you use that 3‐knot
boom?
protective
booming skimming short manufacturers; industry
Why can't we use my superduper
alternative oil cleanup equipment?
shoreline cleanup
strategies S/L public
Implement Alternative Response Technology Evaluation System
(ARTES).
Where do I send my hair or noodles?
Why not use sheep?
shoreline cleanup
strategies See #23.
What are you doing with the waste?
Where's it going? waste disposal D/M/Y
politicians, property
owners
Where will it be staged (in my
neighborhood)?
CONCERN
LONG/SHO