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Training Workshops for Leading Oil Spill Response Event
Habitat Equivalency Analysis (HEA) is a common Ecosystem Services accounting tool used to compare losses and gains in ecological services to determine the proper scale, or size, of a restoration project(s). HEA considers time to function and employs discounting to account for the difference in time between when the injury occurred and when the restoration services are delivered. The net present value of lost/credit services in units termed “discounted service-acre years” (dSAYs) serves as the ‘exchange rate’ in the analysis. The goal is to provide sufficient compensatory ecological service gains, credit dSAYs, to offset ecological service losses commonly referred to as “injury”. Other habitat units can serve as the basis for equivalency analysis, e.g., stream or riparian habitat miles, to evaluate linear habitat features, which would be denominated in discounted stream service mile years (dSSMYs). Co-Chairs: Dispersants are an oil spill countermeasure that has been used on a number of occasions including the DWH response, to reduce the adverse effects of spilled oil on the environment. This workshop will cover the basics of dispersant use. Dispersant Basics: Chair: Tom Coolbaugh, Distinguished Scientific Associate, ExxonMobil Research & Engineering Part 2: Surface Applications of Dispersants: Preparedness & Response Considerations This short course is offered by the responders experienced in the largest aerial dispersant operation in the US. It is designed for those who have a management responsibility (industry and government) for future oil spills involving surface treatment (aerial or boat spray application) by dispersants. Participants will learn about the major considerations in planning for and managing an aerial dispersant program. Topics will include among others: pre-spill training, dispersant stockpile management, implementing dispersant operations (e.g., effective use of dispersant application equipment), incident management implications for dispersants, planning for daily reporting and information flow, stakeholder engagement, scientific activities, and media/external communications. Instructors:
Chair: Sharon Schmalz, Executive Director, Wildlife Center of Texas (formerly Wildlife Rehab & Education This workshop is an overview of the Incident Management System for senior managers and executives. It will include an in-depth discussion of how to apply NIMS-related lessons learned from the DEEPWATER HORIZON oil spill Incident-Specific Preparedness Review. Instructors: DNV is pleased to continue a sponsorship series of Clean Gulf workshops to bring to the oil spill response community awareness of alternative approaches, updates and a better understanding of “Risk Based” management in the oil spill response planning and preparedness. The continuous growing demand for fossil energy and society’s zero tolerance for accidents that can impact life, property or the environment have placed new challenges on governments and corporations for transparency expectations and new and effective regulatory requirements. This new risk reality requires a comprehensive understanding of risk and efficient risk management approaches. Complete elimination of risks is not an option; effectively managing the risks is, however. The ability to identify, assess and mitigate risks by minimizing, limiting, transferring or controlling their potential negative consequences is a required approach to safeguard and improve business performance, while at the same time meeting society’s expectations to safeguard life, property and the environment. This workshop will present and discuss risk based management topics of interest to oil producers, drilling companies, terminal and transport operators and regulators to assist them in enhancing their environmental response preparedness, performance and reputation. The topics will be presented by Norwegian Coastal Administration, the global oil and gas industry association for environmental and social issues (IPIECA), oil spill response experts from SINTEF as well as DNV. Topics that will be covered: A Workshop in Lessons Learned from the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill & Possible Opportunities For Future Improvements THIS IS NOT A DRILL - AND THE ISSUES ARE REAL! Challenges That You Never Trained On Or Included In A Drill Scenario The Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill presented numerous challenges to Wildlife Operations throughout the entire response. The scope and magnitude of wildlife issues was unprecedented in spill response history. The multi-State, multi-jurisdictional response required unique organization and planning approaches. This workshop explores many of the logistical and planning challenges that were encountered and will present solutions and products that were developed to address the broad spectrum of issues and challenges. The workshop will provide participants (industry and area committee representatives) with a basis for enhancing pre-spill contingency planning in hopes of utilizing lessons learned from the Deepwater Horizon to make future Wildlife Operations more efficient and faster. Chair: Rhonda Murgatroyd, Managing Director, Wildlife Response Services, LLC Instructors: Federal Perspective State Perspective Wildlife Contractor Perspective This workshop will be an overview of the critical importance and effective utilization of Staging Areas and resource accountability during a response. Register for a Workshop Today!
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