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[null,"Oil Spill Response Planning and Readiness Assessment \nReadiness Evaluation Tool for Oil Spills (RETOS)\n\nNOTE TO NEW USERS"]
[null,"- Enable the content and macros if Excel asks\n- If this is the first time used for a specific country then begin with LEVEL A.\n- Add country-specific criteria (last 10 rows), only as applicable\n- For each criteria listed (row), enter a value in the column for the appropiate indicator:    0=Missing, 1=Partial, 2=Complete (Note: the default is 0 = Missing)\n- If a criteria is NOT APPLICABLE, do not enter a value for criteria but do enter N/A and make sure to add a COMMENT."]
[null,"NAME OF COUNTRY (OR COUNTRIES) ASSESSED:"]
[null,"LEVEL ASSESSED:"]
[null,"PERSON(S) CONDUCTING ASSESSMENT:"]
[null,"DATE OF ASSESSMENT:","2021-07-22"]
[null,"RETOS™ by ARPEL is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License."]

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[null,null,null,"GOVERNMENT: NATIONAL TO MULTINATIONAL - LEVEL A","INDICATOR","COMMENTS - RECOMMENDATIONS"]
[null,null,null,"for Indicator, enter 0= Missing, 1=Partial, 2=Complete; N/A= not applicable and add comment."]
[null,null,null,"A. LEGISLATION, REGULATIONS, AGREEMENTS"]
["A1",1,1,"National legislation stipulates requirements for OSR and assigns responsibilities. ",0,null,null,{"$f":"IF(C4=1,IF(TRIM(UPPER(E4))=\"N/A\",2,E4),\"\")","v":0}]
["A2",1,1,"Designated Authority (also referred to as Competent National Authority or Lead Agency) is indicated (see also B1 Contingency Planning).",0,null,null,{"$f":"IF(C5=1,IF(TRIM(UPPER(E5))=\"N/A\",2,E5),\"\")","v":0}]
["A3",1,0,"Acts, regulations and guidelines support legislation.",0,null,null,{"$f":"IF(C6=1,IF(TRIM(UPPER(E6))=\"N/A\",2,E6),\"\")","v":""}]
["A4",1,0,"Country has ratified international agreements and conventions for oil spill response and meets the requirements of the conventions.",0,null,null,{"$f":"IF(C7=1,IF(TRIM(UPPER(E7))=\"N/A\",2,E7),\"\")","v":""}]
[null,null,null,"B. OIL SPILL CONTINGENCY PLANNING"]
["B1",1,1,"National Plan has been developed and approved; identifies Designated Authority for oil spill response (and/or defines authority for specific spill cases; e.g., spill to land vs. spill to marine waters).",0,null,null,{"$f":"IF(C9=1,IF(TRIM(UPPER(E9))=\"N/A\",2,E9),\"\")","v":0}]
["B2",1,0,"Contents of National Plan(s) meet all of the HIGH importance/significant planning elements defined in ARPEL Guidelines.",0,null,null,""]
["B3",1,0,"Drafts of national or multi-national plans are available.",0,null,null,""]
["B4",1,1,"Applicable and related government plans (multi-lateral, area, and local) are identified.",0,null,null,0]
["B5",1,1,"Expertise (agency/personnel) for OSR-related issues is listed. ",0,null,null,0]
["B6",1,0,"The plan has been reviewed or revised in the past year. ",0,null,null,""]
["B7",1,1,"Key contacts are updated to reflect changes.",0,null,null,0]
["B8",1,1,"National plan designates planning levels based on spill risk analysis.",0,null,null,0]
["B9",1,1,"Priority planning is focused on areas of high-risk and environmental sensitivity. ",0,null,null,0]
["B10",1,0,"National plan specifies requirements for defining sensitive areas and priorities.  ",0,null,null,""]
["B11",1,0,"Threatened and endangered species at risk are listed.",0,null,null,""]
["B12",1,1,"Policies and/or regulations are in place to reduce the risk and/or consequences of a spill.",0,null,null,0]
["B13",1,1,"Response strategies are clearly stated and provide for response to applicable operating conditions and oil types. ",0,null,null,0]
["B14",1,0,"Personnel and equipment needs to implement identified response strategies are indicated.",0,null,null,""]
["B15",null,null,"National, and multi-lateral (if applicable), plan provides policy on use of treating agents for spill response (dispersants, cleaning agents, bioremediation agents, herders, etc.)."]
["B16",1,0,"A policy for the implementation of in-situ burning is clearly defined.",0,null,null,""]
["B17",1,0,"Shoreline protection and cleanup policies (e.g., agencies, procedures such as NEBA) are outlined.",0,null,null,""]
[null,null,null,"C. RESPONSE COORDINATION"]
["C1",1,1,"A clear procedure is presented on information to report and who should receive initial spill notification and follow-up reports.  ",0,null,null,{"$f":"IF(C27=1,IF(TRIM(UPPER(E27))=\"N/A\",2,E27),\"\")","v":0}]
["C2",1,0," A spill reporting form is included as well as a contact list with key personnel.",0,null,null,""]
["C3",1,1,"The spill management structure and assigned organizations are defined for all spill tiers.",0,null,null,0]
["C4",1,0,"Roles and responsibilities are evident for each functional aspect identified in the OSR management organization.",0,null,null,""]
["C5",1,0,"Incident Command is assigned to one or two specific individuals (by name or position) with backups identified.",0,null,null,""]
["C6",1,0,"Personnel assigned to OSR management roles are identified for Tier 1.",0,null,null,""]
["C7",1,0,"Procedures are in place and responsibility has been assigned for communications with media and local communities during a spill response.",0,null,null,""]
["C8",1,0,"Procedures are in place and responsibility has been assigned for liaison function with other authorities or government parties during a spill response.",0,null,null,""]
["C9",1,0,"Procedures are in place and responsibility has been assigned for communications with local communities.",0,null,null,""]
["C10",1,0," A response center has been established",0,null,null,""]
[null,null,null,"D. HEALTH, SAFETY & SECURITY"]
["D1",1,1,"Safety policies and regulations are in place for protecting both the public and responders from spills. ",0,null,null,{"$f":"IF(C38=1,IF(TRIM(UPPER(E38))=\"N/A\",2,E38),\"\")","v":0}]
["D2",1,0,"A Designated Authority is defined to address and monitor site safety during response.",0,null,null,{"$f":"IF(C39=1,IF(TRIM(UPPER(E39))=\"N/A\",2,E39),\"\")","v":""}]
["D3",1,0,"A Designated Authority is defined to address and provide or augment site security during response.",0,null,null,{"$f":"IF(C40=1,IF(TRIM(UPPER(E40))=\"N/A\",2,E40),\"\")","v":""}]
[null,null,null,"E. OPERATIONAL RESPONSE"]
["E1",1,1,"Policies are in place to prevent and minimize spill volumes through source control: transfers, emergency lightering, potential places of refuge for maritime casualties, etc.",0,null,null,{"$f":"IF(C42=1,IF(TRIM(UPPER(E42))=\"N/A\",2,E42),\"\")","v":0}]
["E2",1,0,"Minimum equipment planning levels are defined for Tier 1 risks (most likely routine spills).",0,null,null,""]
["E3",1,0,"A list of locations and general amounts and types of OSR equipment stockpile is available.",0,null,null,""]
["E4",1,1,"Government equipment locations are identified, and secured; locations allow for quick access and deployment.",0,null,null,0]
["E5",1,1,"The operational use of countermeasures is verified in an annual spill exercise.",0,null,null,0]
["E6",1,0,"A Waste Management Plan is outlined.",0,null,null,""]
["E7",1,0,"Contacts and expertise for wildlife recovery are included.",0,null,null,""]
["E8",1,0,"Restoration and post-spill monitoring are indicated.",0,null,null,""]
[null,null,null,"F. TRACKING, ASSESSMENT & INFORMATION MANAGEMENT"]
["F1",1,1,"Role or assignment is defined in OSR management to undertake spill tracking, including monitoring.",0,null,null,{"$f":"IF(C51=1,IF(TRIM(UPPER(E51))=\"N/A\",2,E51),\"\")","v":0}]
["F2",1,0,"Maps or charts are available for maintaining spill tracking and movement. ",0,null,null,{"$f":"IF(C52=1,IF(TRIM(UPPER(E52))=\"N/A\",2,E52),\"\")","v":""}]
["F3",1,0,"Oiling assessment, mapping, and cleanup technique advice are assigned to agency or team. ",0,null,null,{"$f":"IF(C53=1,IF(TRIM(UPPER(E53))=\"N/A\",2,E53),\"\")","v":""}]
[null,null,null,"G. LOGISTICS"]
["G1",1,0,"Key logistical support providers and capabilities are identified.",0,null,null,{"$f":"IF(C55=1,IF(TRIM(UPPER(E55))=\"N/A\",2,E55),\"\")","v":""}]
["G2",1,0,"Sources are  identified for service providers for meals, transportation, portable camps and toilets.",0,null,null,""]
["G3",1,0,"Response times for initial deployment have been identified and tested.",0,null,null,""]
["G4",1,1,"Assets and procedure for communications in the field and between the field and Command Post are in place.",0,null,null,0]
["G5",1,0,"Customs and immigration policies are defined to streamline transport and delivery of personnel and equipment between regions/areas.",0,null,null,""]
["G6",1,0,"The availability of decontamination facilities is ensured for personnel leaving the spill site.",0,null,null,""]
[null,null,null,"H. FINANCIAL & ADMINISTRATIVE CONSIDERATIONS"]
["H1",1,1,"An emergency fund is available to enable immediate response actions.",0,null,null,{"$f":"IF(C62=1,IF(TRIM(UPPER(E62))=\"N/A\",2,E62),\"\")","v":0}]
["H2",1,0,"Procedures are in place to receive claims.",0,null,null,{"$f":"IF(C63=1,IF(TRIM(UPPER(E63))=\"N/A\",2,E63),\"\")","v":""}]
["H3",1,1,"Legal aspects have been considered including sampling/collecting evidence, taking statements, and mechanisms for settling disputes and claims.",0,null,null,{"$f":"IF(C64=1,IF(TRIM(UPPER(E64))=\"N/A\",2,E64),\"\")","v":0}]
[null,null,null,"I. TRAINING & EXERCISES"]
["I1",1,1,"Minimum initial and refresher training requirements, including Health & Safety, are defined for spill management and responders. ",0,null,null,{"$f":"IF(C66=1,IF(TRIM(UPPER(E66))=\"N/A\",2,E66),\"\")","v":0}]
["I2",1,0,"Regular training courses are provided on OSCPs to assigned OSR management and lead response personnel.",0,null,null,""]
["I3",1,0,"In-house spill training courses are attended.",0,null,null,""]
["I4",1,0,"Training records for designated personnel document compliance with required training.",0,null,null,""]
["I5",1,0,"Notification and Alerting Exercises are conducted frequently (2 to 4 times per year) and are required of plan-holders.",0,null,null,""]
["I6",1,1,"Deployment exercises are required and held including mobilized Tier 2 response assets from national response depots.  ",0,null,null,0]
["I7",1,0,"Tabletop (Response Management) Exercises are required and held at a prescribed frequency (e.g., 2 to 3 times per year).",0,null,null,""]
["I8",1,0,"Courses to be attended by government personnel are listed. ",0,null,null,""]
[null,null,null,"J. SUSTAINABILITY & IMPROVEMENT"]
["J1",1,0,"Critiques of exercises and actual response  (plan and execution) are documented with recommended actions for OSR improvements.  ",0,null,null,{"$f":"IF(C75=1,IF(TRIM(UPPER(E75))=\"N/A\",2,E75),\"\")","v":""}]
["J2",1,0,"Exercise oversight role is specified for specific agencies.",0,null,null,""]
["J3",1,0,"National (or Multi-National) Team or Work Groups are assigned to review and recommend OSR enhancements.",0,null,null,""]
["J4",1,0,"Post-Spill Evaluation and Revisions to OSR Plan are documented.",0,null,null,""]
["J5",1,0,"Research and development programs are promoted through various sources of funding to improve countermeasures such as mechanical recovery, treating agent application, in-situ burning, and remote sensing.",0,null,null,""]
["J6",1,1,"An OSR planning and readiness assessment enforcement role is specified or defined for a specific government authority.",0,null,null,0]
[null,null,null,"INSTITUTION SPECIFIC CRITERIA"]
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["2",1,0]
["3",1,0]
["4",1,0]
["5",1,0]
["6",1,0]
["7",1,0]
["8",1,0]
["9",1,0]
["10",1,0]
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["OVERALL GLOBAL ASSESSMENT - Government: National to multinational - Level A"]
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[null,null,null,"Level In Development"]
[null,null,null,"Level In Development"]
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[null,null,null,"GOVERNMENT: NATIONAL TO MULTINATIONAL - LEVEL B","INDICATOR","COMMENTS - RECOMMENDATIONS"]
[null,null,null,"for Indicator, enter 0= Missing, 1=Partial, 2=Complete; N/A= not applicable and add comment."]
[null,null,null,"A. LEGISLATION, REGULATIONS, AGREEMENTS"]
["A1",1,0,"National legislation stipulates requirements for OSR and assigns responsibilities. ",0]
["A2",1,0,"National legislation addresses passing tankers, innocent passage, and non-petroleum specific activities (e.g., non-tank vessels, power utilities, transportation).",0]
["A3",1,0,"Designated Authority for distinct spill situations are clearly defined and support agencies are indicated (see also B Contingency Planning).",0]
["A4",1,0,"Acts, regulations and guidelines support legislation with defined timeframes and specific requirements for compliance.",0]
["A5",1,0,"Country has ratified international and regional agreements and conventions for oil spill response and meets the requirements of the conventions. ",0]
["A6",1,0,"Country is actively engaged in bi-and multi-national OSR efforts with neighboring countries.",0]
[null,null,null,"B. OIL SPILL CONTINGENCY PLANNING"]
["B1",1,0,"National Plan has been developed and approved; identifies Designated Authority for oil spill response (and/or defines authority for specific spill cases; e.g., spill to land vs. spill to marine waters).",0]
["B2",1,0,"Approved National Plan has been developed through partnership with collaborating agencies/departments with associated responsibilities.",0]
["B3",1,0,"Contents of National Plan(s) meet all of the HIGH and MEDIUM importance/significant planning elements defined in ARPEL Guidelines",0]
["B4",1,0,"Approved national or multi-national plans are available and have been tested through exercises and/or an actual response.",0]
["B5",1,0,"Relationship with other government plans (multi-lateral, area, and local) are identified and described. ",0]
["B6",1,0,"Expertise (agency/personnel) for OSR-related issues is listed. ",0]
["B7",1,0,"Regional and national experts are listed and have knowledge of the OSR plan and scope.",0]
["B8",1,0,"A revision log and dated pages documenting reviews and/or revisions has been updated within the past year.",0]
["B9",1,0,"National plan designates planning levels based on spill risk analysis.",0]
["B10",1,0,"Risk-based approach is used to define priority areas of potential spills based on operations, volumes, and environmental factors. ",0]
["B11",1,0,"National or international statistical data used to define scope and/or define planning tiers or concepts.",0]
["B12",1,0,"Priority planning is focused on areas of high-risk and environmental sensitivity. ",0]
["B13",1,0,"At-risk spill areas are defined based on spill trajectories for worst-case spills.  ",0]
["B14",1,0,"Relevant properties of oils of concern are indicated. ",0]
["B15",1,0,"Trajectories consider prevailing and worst-case operating conditions.  ",0]
["B16",1,0,"Graphics indicate species at risk.",0]
["B17",1,0,"National plan specifies requirements for defining sensitive areas and priorities.  ",0]
["B18",1,0,"Country has maps and lists of priority sensitive areas with species and timing of sensitivities clearly identified. ",0]
["B19",1,0,"Maps generally adhere to sensitivity indexing practices. ",0]
["B20",1,0,"Policies and/or regulations are in place to reduce the risk and/or consequences of a spill.",0]
["B21",1,0,"Regulations provide clear guidance for spill prevention and are enforced to reduce accidents and to minimize oil loss if an incident occurs.",0]
["B22",1,0,"Response strategies are clearly stated and provide for response to applicable operating conditions and oil types. ",0]
["B23",1,0,"The need to address OSR personnel and equipment is indicated.",0]
["B24",1,0,"Plan includes, or specifies, requirements to develop strategies and tactical details for high spill risk areas at area or local planning levels, including equipment and personnel needs.",0]
["B25",1,0,"National, and multi-lateral (if applicable), plan provides policy on use of treating agents for spill response (dispersants, cleaning agents, bioremediation agents, herders, etc.).",0]
["B26",1,0,"A process for use of treating agents, such as dispersants, is in place so that these can be assessed and approved within a reasonable \"window of opportunity\" (less than 12 hours).",0]
["B27",1,0,"A policy for the implementation of in-situ burning is clearly defined.",0]
["B28",1,0,"Procedures are in place to evaluate and approve in-situ burning within a reasonable  \"window-of-opportunity\" (less than 12 hours).  ",0]
["B29",1,0,"The required elements of a burn plan are published which address all relevant factors. ",0]
["B30",1,0,"Shoreline protection and cleanup policies are outlined.",0]
["B31",1,0,"Shoreline protection and treatment are considered that include planning factors for carrying out assessment and remediation (SCAT).",0]
[null,null,null,"C. RESPONSE COORDINATION"]
["C1",1,0,"A clear procedure is presented on information to report and who should receive initial spill notification and follow-up reports.  ",0]
["C2",1,0," A spill reporting form is included as well as a contact list with key personnel.",0]
["C3",1,0,"Initial spill notification checklists/forms are readily available.  ",0]
["C4",1,0,"Callout procedures include flow charts for internal, external parties with contact data. ",0]
["C5",1,0,"The spill management structure and assigned organizations are defined for all spill tiers.",0]
["C6",1,0,"The spill management organization allows easy expansion and contraction of personnel in planning levels or tiers and integration with OSR organizations and plan holders.",0]
["C7",1,0,"Roles and responsibilities are evident for each functional aspect identified in the OSR management organization.",0]
["C8",1,0,"Responsibility checklists are available and defined for each role in the OSR management team. ",0]
["C9",1,0,"Incident Command is assigned to one or two specific individuals (by name or position) with backups identified.",0]
["C10",1,0,"Personnel appointed to a Unified or Joint Command are defined.",0]
["C11",1,0,"Records of Joint or Unified Command meetings indicate the working team.",0]
["C12",1,0,"Personnel assigned to OSR management roles identified for Tier 1 and 2, as appropriate.",0]
["C13",1,0,"Procedures are in place and responsibility has been assigned for communications with media and local communities during a spill response.",0]
["C14",1,0,"A prepared draft press release is available for initial notice.  ",0]
["C15",1,0,"An assigned person has established contact with local media outlets.",0]
["C16",1,0,"Procedures are in place and responsibility has been assigned for liaison function with other authorities or government parties during a spill response.",0]
["C17",1,0,"Internal and external government parties are included in liaison program. ",0]
["C18",1,0,"Assigned person or responsible agency has list of key liaison contacts. ",0]
["C19",1,0,"Procedures are in place and responsibility has been assigned for communications with local communities. ",0]
["C20",1,0,"Community liaison program and personnel maintain frequent contacts with communities at risk.",0]
["C21",1,0,"National and Regional response centers are established, as appropriate. ",0]
["C22",1,0,"Response centers include computer links and library/references.",0]
[null,null,null,"D. HEALTH, SAFETY & SECURITY"]
["D1",1,0,"Safety policies and regulations are in place for protecting both the public and responders from spills. ",0]
["D2",1,0,"Safety regulations for spill responders are in place and are actively enforced through on-site checks and in planning requirements. ",0]
["D3",1,0,"On-scene controls address safety of volunteers for response.",0]
["D4",1,0,"A Designated Authority is defined to address and monitor site safety during response.",0]
["D5",1,0,"A competent Designated Authority has in place procedures and enforcement capacity to assess and define safety requirements for response personnel according to assignments.",0]
["D6",1,0,"A Designated Authority is defined to address and provide or augment site security during response.",0]
["D7",1,0,"A competent Designated Authority has procedures in place and enforcement capacity enabling it to assess and define security restrictions for a response area including air, water and land access restrictions.",0]
[null,null,null,"E. OPERATIONAL RESPONSE"]
["E1",1,0,"Procedures are in place to minimize spill volumes through situational stabilization (e.g., rescue tugs, places of refuge) and source control: transfers, emergency lightering, etc.",0]
["E2",1,0,"Minimum equipment planning levels are defined for Tier 1 risks (most likely routine spills).",0]
["E3",1,0,"Equipment levels and response times for Tiers 2 and 3 are generally defined as appropriate for distinct potential spill source operations (terminals, pipelines, wells, etc.).",0]
["E4",1,0," A detailed listing or database of locations, amounts, and types of OSR equipment is maintained and updated on a scheduled basis.",0]
["E5",1,0,"Equipment locations are identified, secured, and distributed to allow quick response to key spill risk locations. ",0]
["E6",1,0,"Countermeasures including containment, skimming, dispersant application and In-situ burning are verified and reviewed in annual exercises and drills.",0]
["E7",1,0,"Procedures are defined and adopted to minimize potential waste streams, temporarily handle waste, and ultimately reuse or dispose of waste materials.",0]
["E8",1,0,"Contacts and expertise for wildlife recovery are included.",0]
["E9",1,0,"Wildlife recovery and rehabilitation are assigned to a Designated Authority or entity. ",0]
["E10",1,0,"Policies and procedures are in place to mobilize and establish wildlife response facilities for spills. ",0]
["E11",1,0,"Restoration and post-spill monitoring are indicated with lead and support agencies specified.",0]
[null,null,null,"F. TRACKING, ASSESSMENT & INFORMATION MANAGEMENT"]
["F1",1,0,"Role or assignment is defined in OSR management to undertake spill tracking, including monitoring.",0]
["F2",1,0,"Standardized procedures are in place to provide tracking and monitoring of a spill (on water, land, groundwater). ",0]
["F3",1,0,"Expertise and resources are available to undertake spill tracking.",0]
["F4",1,0,"Maps or charts are available for maintaining spill tracking and movement. ",0]
["F5",1,0,"Computerized models are available to analyze and forecast spill trajectories and weathering.",0]
["F6",1,0,"Oiling assessment, mapping, and cleanup technique advice are assigned to agency or team. ",0]
["F7",1,0,"Oiling assessment, mapping, and cleanup technique teams are trained, available 24/7, and have the tools needed to input advice for cleanup priorities and operations.",0]
[null,null,null,"G. LOGISTICS"]
["G1",1,0,"Key logistical support providers and capabilities are identified. ",0]
["G2",1,0,"Terms and conditions for mobilizing, and costs, are established pre-spill and reviewed periodically.",0]
["G3",1,0,"Sources are  identified for service providers for meals, transportation, portable camps and toilets.",0]
["G4",1,0,"Service providers are contracted on pre-spill basis.",0]
["G5",1,0,"Response times for initial deployment have been identified and tested.",0]
["G6",1,0,"Initial deployments have been tested and improved.",0]
["G7",1,0,"Assets and procedure for communications in the field and between the field and Command Post are in place.",0]
["G8",1,0,"Communications equipment is on hand and secondary or backup systems are identified.",0]
["G9",1,0,"Customs and immigration procedures are in place to expedite the temporary export or import of OSR personnel and equipment.",0]
["G10",1,0,"Equipment and personnel for multiple stations are prepared and available for immediate deployment to support decontamination of personnel, response equipment, and transportation assets (e.g., vehicles, vessels).",0]
[null,null,null,"H. FINANCIAL & ADMINISTRATIVE CONSIDERATIONS"]
["H1",1,0,"An emergency fund Is available to enable immediate response actions. ",0]
["H2",1,0,"Participating authorities have established financial tracking systems for roles in spill emergency response. ",0]
["H3",1,0,"Finance/administrative personnel have an understanding of procedures for resource ordering, purchasing, and cost tracking for emergencies.",0]
["H4",1,0,"Procedures are in place to receive, investigate, and resolve claims.  ",0]
["H5",1,0,"Financial personnel have contact information for oil pollution Insurers and funds (IOPC), as appropriate.",0]
["H6",1,0,"Procedures are defined for legal matters including sampling/collecting evidence, records-keeping for Unified/Joint Command, taking statements, and mechanisms for settling disputes and claims. Illegal discharges are specified.",0]
[null,null,null,"I. TRAINING & EXERCISES"]
["I1",1,0,"Minimum initial and refresher training requirements, including Health & Safety, are defined for spill management and responders. ",0]
["I2",1,0,"Requirements for training records are defined and records are subject to verification.",0]
["I3",1,0,"Designated personnel for lead and participating OSR authorities have received detailed training on OSCPs, roles and responsibilities, incident management system (e.g., ICS), and procedures for implementing duties during a response.",0]
["I4",1,0,"In-house spill training courses are attended.",0]
["I5",1,0,"Contracted specialists provide spill training courses.",0]
["I6",1,0,"Training records for designated personnel document compliance with required training.",0]
["I7",1,0,"Training records document compliance with defined training and include training materials; training is provided by qualified personnel.",0]
["I8",1,0,"Notification and Alerting Exercises are conducted frequently (2 to 4 times per year).",0]
["I9",1,0,"Notification and Alerting Exercises are required of plan-holders.",0]
["I10",1,0,"Notification exercises include Off-hours; Internal-External alerting; and Multi-lateral, where appropriate.",0]
["I11",1,0,"Deployment exercises are required and held jointly to include national response depots and Industry.  ",0]
["I12",1,0,"Tabletop (Response Management) exercises are required and held at a prescribed frequency (2 to 3 times per year).",0]
["I13",1,0,"Tabletop (Response Management) exercises include external parties. ",0]
["I14",1,0,"Exercises plans are well-developed. ",0]
["I15",1,0,"A standard approach for exercise evaluation is In place that allows ready implementation of changes.",0]
["I16",1,0,"Courses are attended by government personnel including for example Incident Management System, basic spill response, dispersant application, shoreline treatment (SCAT), in-situ burning, and waste management.",0]
[null,null,null,"J. SUSTAINABILITY & IMPROVEMENT"]
["J1",1,0,"Critiques of exercises and actual response  (plan and execution) are documented with recommended actions for OSR improvements.  ",0]
["J2",1,0,"An exercise and response oversight role is specified for specific agencies and a schedule of exercise requirements is noted.",0]
["J3",1,0,"An internal review is conducted of exercises and actual responses. ",0]
["J4",1,0,"Recommendations from exercise and actual response evaluations (equipment deployment, tabletops) are implemented and tracked.  ",0]
["J5",1,0,"National (or Multi-National) Team or Work Groups are assigned to review and recommend OSR enhancements.",0]
["J6",1,0,"National (or Multi-National) Team or Work Groups meet at least annually to review OSR plans and readiness capability. ",0]
["J7",1,0,"Recommendations are made including a record of actions and implementation.",0]
["J8",1,0,"Post-Spill Evaluation and Revisions to OSR Plan are documented.",0]
["J9",1,0,"OSR Plan, organization, strategies, and response equipment improvements are made as needed.",0]
["J10",1,0,"Research and development programs are funded to improve countermeasures such as mechanical recovery, treating agent application, in-situ burning, and remote sensing.",0]
["J11",1,0,"An enforcement role is specified.",0]
["J12",1,0,"Personnel and resources are allocated to carry out enforcement role",0]
[null,null,null,"INSTITUTION SPECIFIC CRITERIA"]
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[null,null,null,"GOVERNMENT: NATIONAL TO MULTINATIONAL - LEVEL C","INDICATOR","COMMENTS - RECOMMENDATIONS"]
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[null,null,null,"A. LEGISLATION, REGULATIONS, AGREEMENTS"]
["A1",1,0,"National legislation stipulates requirements for OSR and assigns responsibilities. ",0]
["A2",1,0,"National legislation addresses passing tankers, innocent passage, and non-petroleum specific activities (e.g., non-tank vessels, power utilities, transportation).",0]
["A3",1,0,"Designated Authority for distinct spill situations are clearly defined and support agencies are indicated (see also B Contingency Planning).",0]
["A4",1,0,"Lead and support agencies are indicated including weather and marine forecasting capability. ",0]
["A5",1,0,"Roles of other agencies and cooperatives are also assigned (see also B Contingency Planning) and interagency agreements, guidelines and laws listed.  ",0]
["A6",1,0,"Relation to private industry is also defined.",0]
["A7",1,0,"Acts, regulations and guidelines support legislation with defined timeframes and specific requirements for compliance, and enforcement measures or penalties for noncompliance. ",0]
["A8",1,0,"Regulations specify National authorities for response (operational) action and for planning, review and approvals, and prescribed planning requirements. ",0]
["A9",1,0,"Areas of jurisdiction defined, e.g., vessels, ports, platforms, SPMs, etc (see also B1 Contingency Planning).",0]
["A10",1,0,"Country has ratified international and regional agreements and conventions for oil spill response and meets the requirements of the conventions. ",0]
["A11",1,0,"Requirements of the conventions include MARPOL and OPRC-90 as well as the 1992 CLC and Fund Convention and Cartagena Convention. ",0]
["A12",1,0,"Country has bi-national OSR plans with neighboring countries and has actively engaged developing enhanced response through joint exercises, training, and workshops.  Linkage to other national plans specified.",0]
["A13",1,0,"Expertise and information are exchanged with neighboring countries on a regular basis.  ",0]
[null,null,null,"B. OIL SPILL CONTINGENCY PLANNING"]
["B1",1,0,"National Plan has been developed and approved; identifies Designated Authority for oil spill response (and/or defines authority for specific spill cases; e.g., spill to land vs. spill to marine waters).",0]
["B2",1,0,"Approved National Plan has been developed through partnership with collaborating agencies/departments with associated responsibilities.",0]
["B3",1,0,"Approved National Plan has history of development, testing, and revision with distribution to all responsible participating agencies/departments.",0]
["B4",1,0,"Designated Authority and roles/responsibilities of participating agencies are defined.  Relationship to private industry is also indicated.",0]
["B5",1,0,"Relationship of National Plan with private industry is also indicated.",0]
["B6",1,0,"Contents of National Plan(s) meet and exceed all of the planning elements defined in ARPEL Guidelines",0]
["B7",1,0,"Approved national or multi-national plans are well established, have been tested through exercises and/or an actual response, and have history of review and development.",0]
["B8",1,0,"Contents and format for local/facility/shipboard/area or regional plans are specified.",0]
["B9",1,0,"Relationship with other government plans (multi-lateral, area, and local) are identified and described. ",0]
["B10",1,0,"Signed written agreements are in place  for multilateral response. ",0]
["B11",1,0,"Equipment inventories are indicated as applicable.",0]
["B12",1,0,"Expertise (agency/personnel) for OSR-related issues is listed. ",0]
["B13",1,0,"Regional and national experts are listed and have knowledge of the OSR plan and scope.",0]
["B14",1,0,"Contracts or agreements are in place with OSR experts in specialized fields who have participated in planning and exercises.",0]
["B15",1,0,"A revision log and dated pages documenting reviews/revisions as per update procedures, including plan implementation following actual spills, are updated at least annually. ",0]
["B16",1,0,"Spill risk areas re-assessed regularly. ",0]
["B17",1,0,"Post-incident reviews are included.",0]
["B18",1,0,"National plan designates planning levels based on spill risk analysis.",0]
["B19",1,0,"Risk-based approach is used to define priority areas of potential spills based on operations, volumes, and environmental factors. ",0]
["B20",1,0,"Risk-based approach includes mapping and list of species of concern. ",0]
["B21",1,0,"Priority planning is focused on areas of high-risk and environmental sensitivity. ",0]
["B22",1,0,"At-risk spill areas are defined based on spill trajectories for worst-case spills.  ",0]
["B23",1,0,"Relevant properties of oils of concern are indicated. ",0]
["B24",1,0,"Trajectories consider prevailing and worst-case operating conditions.  ",0]
["B25",1,0,"Graphics indicate species at risk.",0]
["B26",1,0,"Trajectories reflect oils of concern and specific product weathering rates, tiered volumes, local climatology, oceanography, and seasonal conditions. ",0]
["B27",1,0,"Stochastic and worst-case trajectories shown in scenarios are basis for response planning.  ",0]
["B28",1,0,"Organizations and/or companies supplying specific data (oil properties, weather, environmental, etc.) are listed.",0]
["B29",1,0,"National plan specifies requirements for defining sensitive areas and priorities.  ",0]
["B30",1,0,"Country has maps and lists of priority sensitive areas with species and timing of sensitivities clearly identified. ",0]
["B31",1,0,"Maps generally adhere to sensitivity indexing practices. ",0]
["B32",1,0,"Sensitive areas mapping and resources at risk according to multiple levels of concern are clearly presented, widely available to other plan holders, and are kept up-to-date in GIS systems.",0]
["B33",1,0,"An inventory of all shorelines and associated resources and amenities is prepared, including for example, endangered species wetlands, recreational facilities, mariculture, and archeological sites.",0]
["B34",1,0,"Policies and/or regulations are in place to reduce the risk and/or consequences of a spill.",0]
["B35",1,0,"Regulations provide clear guidance for spill prevention and are enforced to reduce accidents and to minimize oil loss if an incident occurs.",0]
["B36",1,0,"Trends, sources, causes of spills (vessel traffic, transfer, production, exploration, collision, groundings) are documented and provide additional foundation for required prevention measures.  ",0]
["B37",1,0,"Spill prevention programs are detailed. These include a list of criteria for determining sensitive areas and zones requiring protection.",0]
["B38",1,0,"Response strategies are clearly stated and provide for response to applicable operating conditions and oil types. ",0]
["B39",1,0,"The need to address OSR personnel and equipment is indicated.",0]
["B40",1,0,"Plan includes, or specifies requirement to develop in-area or local plans, detailed tactical plans (graphics, maps, personnel and equipment) for priority areas within zones of high spill risk. ",0]
["B41",1,0,"Detailed tactics have indication of priority and are appropriate for operating conditions.",0]
["B42",1,0,"National, and multi-lateral (if applicable), plan provides policy on use of treating agents for spill response (dispersants, cleaning agents, bioremediation agents, herders, etc.).",0]
["B43",1,0,"A process for use of treating agents, such as dispersants, is in place so that these can be assessed and approved within a reasonable \"window of opportunity\" (less than 12 hours).",0]
["B44",1,0,"Net Environmental Benefit Analysis (NEBA) has been completed for dispersants and other treating agents with clearly defined applicability and limitations. ",0]
["B45",1,0,"Pre-approved locations and conditions of dispersant use are indicated, as well as a monitoring program.  ",0]
["B46",1,0,"Expedited procedures are in place for dispersant use approvals where NEBA shows applicability. ",0]
["B47",1,0,"A list of approved dispersants and other treating agents is updated annually.",0]
["B48",1,0,"Net Environmental Benefit Analysis has been completed for in-situ burning with clearly defined applicability, limitations, and approval process (may include pre-approval for specific conditions) as well as a monitoring program.  ",0]
["B49",1,0,"A policy for the implementation of in-situ burning is clearly defined.",0]
["B50",1,0,"Procedures are in place to evaluate and approve in-situ burning within a reasonable  \"window-of-opportunity\" (less than 12 hours).  ",0]
["B51",1,0,"The required elements of a burn plan are published which address all relevant factors. ",0]
["B52",1,0,"In-situ burn plan requirements are published with explanatory data on all relevant factors.",0]
["B53",1,0,"Shoreline protection and cleanup policies are outlined.",0]
["B54",1,0,"Shoreline protection and treatment are considered that include planning factors for carrying out assessment and remediation (SCAT).",0]
["B55",1,0,"Shoreline protection and treatment policies are defined that consider SCAT as well as specifics such as workforce, spill responder safety training, debris, oil removal, and cleanup standards (endpoints).",0]
[null,null,null,"C. RESPONSE COORDINATION"]
["C1",1,0,"A clear procedure is presented on information to report and who should receive initial spill notification and follow-up reports.  ",0]
["C2",1,0,"A spill reporting form is included as well as a contact list with key personnel.",0]
["C3",1,0,"Initial spill notification checklists/forms are readily available.  ",0]
["C4",1,0,"Callout procedures include flow charts for internal, external parties with contact data. ",0]
["C5",1,0,"Redundant callout procedures are based on common checklists and/or forms.  ",0]
["C6",1,0,"Internal, external callout flow charts are in place.  ",0]
["C7",1,0,"A directory of internal, external contacts (primary and alternate) is immediately available.  ",0]
["C8",1,0,"The spill management structure and assigned organizations are defined for all spill tiers.",0]
["C9",1,0,"The spill management organization allows easy expansion and contraction of personnel in planning levels or tiers and integration with OSR organizations and plan holders.",0]
["C10",1,0,"The spill management organization is flexible and robust and accommodates all emergencies.  ",0]
["C11",1,0,"A common incident management system is defined for all OSR plan-holders and responding participants. ",0]
["C12",1,0,"The spill management system is based on a sound Incident Management System (e.g., ICS) and addresses regional responsibilities.",0]
["C13",1,0,"Roles and responsibilities are evident for each functional aspect identified in the OSR management organization.",0]
["C14",1,0,"Responsibility checklists are available and defined for each role in the OSR management team. ",0]
["C15",1,0,"OSR management personnel have checklists for their personal use during response.  ",0]
["C16",1,0,"Checklists are available in the plan, at a Command Post, or maintained in individual OSR response kits.  ",0]
["C17",1,0,"Incident Command is assigned to one or two specific individuals (by name or position) with backups identified.",0]
["C18",1,0,"Personnel appointed to a Unified or Joint Command are defined.",0]
["C19",1,0,"Records of Joint or Unified Command meetings indicate the working team.",0]
["C20",1,0,"Records show regular pattern of Joint or Unified Command meetings, exercises, and/or response.  ",0]
["C21",1,0,"Specialist or contractor assistance is considered to augment the response capability.",0]
["C22",1,0,"Personnel assigned to OSR management roles are identified for Tier 1 – 3, as appropriate. ",0]
["C23",1,0,"Sufficient trained personnel are identified from local, regional, and national sources to manage a 24-hr extended worst-case spill (shifts).",0]
["C24",1,0,"Procedures are in place and responsibility has been assigned for communications with media and local communities during a spill response.",0]
["C25",1,0,"A prepared draft press release is available for initial notice.  ",0]
["C26",1,0,"An assigned person has established contact with local media outlets.",0]
["C27",1,0,"Assigned media person is trained in media management and has worked with OSR command on public speaking and/or mock press conferences.",0]
["C28",1,0,"An assigned person has established contact with local media, is trained in media management, and has worked with OSR command on public speaking and/or mock press conferences.",0]
["C29",1,0,"Procedures are in place and responsibility has been assigned for liaison function with other authorities or government parties during a spill response.",0]
["C30",1,0,"Internal and external government parties are included in liaison program. ",0]
["C31",1,0,"Person(s) or responsible agency assigned for Liaison has a comprehensive list of liaison contacts and has record of contact with key contacts.",0]
["C32",1,0,"Protocols are in place for internal communications, joint information sharing, information centers, authorized release of communications, and special web sites.",0]
["C33",1,0,"Forms are included to request expertise, equipment, and materials. ",0]
["C34",1,0,"Receiving and sending spill response assistance have been addressed.",0]
["C35",1,0,"Procedures are in place and responsibility has been assigned for communications with local communities. ",0]
["C36",1,0,"A community liaison program and personnel maintain frequent contacts with communities at risk. ",0]
["C37",1,0,"Community education and training have been completed such that a volunteer base is identified to support spill response efforts.",0]
["C38",1,0,"National and Regional response centers are established, as appropriate. ",0]
["C39",1,0,"Redundant National and Regional response centers include communications, meetings rooms, library/references, computer links, and accommodation.",0]
[null,null,null,"D. HEALTH, SAFETY & SECURITY"]
["D1",1,0,"Safety policies and regulations are in place for protecting both the public and responders from spills. ",0]
["D2",1,0,"Safety regulations for spill responders are in place and are actively enforced through on-site checks and in planning requirements. ",0]
["D3",1,0,"International standards for responder safety are regulated, including requirements for hazard assessment, training, and on-site monitoring. ",0]
["D4",1,0,"Specific requirements for safety training of volunteers are outlined. ",0]
["D5",1,0,"Penalties for non-comliance with safety training for OSR are clearly defined and evidence of enforcement is available.  ",0]
["D6",1,0,"A Designated Authority is defined to address and monitor site safety during response.",0]
["D7",1,0,"A Designated Authority has trained competent personnel knowledgeable in procedures and with enforcement capacity to assess and define safety requirements for response personnel according to assignments.",0]
["D8",1,0,"A Designated Authority is defined to address and provide or augment site security during response.",0]
["D9",1,0,"A competent Designated Authority has procedures in place and enforcement capacity enabling it to assess and define security restrictions for a response area including air, water and land access restrictions.",0]
["D10",1,0,"A competent Designated Authority has a proven record of designating, and enforcing, security restrictions for a response area including air, water or land access. ",0]
["D11",1,0,"Security concerns that may pose a potential conflict with spill response (i.e., bomb threats, terrorism, etc.) are identified in the contingency plan and procedures exist to clearly resolve designated authorities, jurisdiction, and priorities",0]
[null,null,null,"E. OPERATIONAL RESPONSE"]
["E1",1,0,"Procedures are in place to minimize spill volumes through situational stabilization (e.g., rescue tugs, places of refuge) and source control: transfers, emergency lightering, etc.",0]
["E2",1,0,"Expedited, pre-approved or assigned resources are in place to minimize spill volumes through situational stabilization (e.g., rescue tugs, places of refuge) and source control: transfers, emergency lightering, etc.",0]
["E3",1,0,"Minimum equipment planning levels are defined for Tier 1 risks (most likely routine spills).",0]
["E4",1,0,"Equipment levels and response times for Tiers 2 and 3 are generally defined for distinct potential spill source operations (terminals, pipelines, wells, etc.).",0]
["E5",1,0,"Guidelines for appropriate equipment and manpower levels are defined for Tiers 1 through 3 and require a Best Available Technology assessment on a recurrent basis.  Mobilization of operations is considered.",0]
["E6",1,0," A comprehensive database of locations, amounts, and types of OSR equipment is maintained with consistent information on all OSR resources (industry and government). ",0]
["E7",1,0,"Mechanical recovery, treating agents (including dispersants), and in-situ burning are included in the equipment inventories.",0]
["E8",1,0,"Equipment inspections and evaluations are performed on a scheduled basis in relation to Best Available Technology criteria and the database updated accordingly.  ",0]
["E9",1,0,"Equipment locations are identified, secured, and distributed to allow response within defined mobilization and transit times to key spill risk locations from possible staging areas. ",0]
["E10",1,0,"Pre-deployed equipment or permanently installed tertiary containment is in place.",0]
["E11",1,0,"All major countermeasures are tested twice annually. ",0]
["E12",1,0,"Upgraded or new response options are identified and considered in response enhancement. ",0]
["E13",1,0,"Applicable response options can be implemented by a Designated Authority including mechanical, treating agents, in-situ burning, and shoreline treatment.",0]
["E14",1,0,"A model Waste Management Plan is provided. ",0]
["E15",1,0,"Procedures are defined and adopted to minimize potential waste streams, temporarily handle waste, and ultimately reuse or dispose of waste materials including debris. ",0]
["E16",1,0,"Intermediate and long-term storage options and associated criteria are defined. ",0]
["E17",1,0,"Trans-boundary waste movement policies and procedures are defined.",0]
["E18",1,0,"Contacts and expertise for wildlife recovery are included.",0]
["E19",1,0,"Wildlife recovery and rehabilitation are assigned to a Designated Authority or equivalent. ",0]
["E20",1,0,"Policies and procedures are in place and have been tested to mobilize and establish wildlife response facilities for spills. ",0]
["E21",1,0,"International best practices have been adopted for wildlife response and personnel have been trained accordingly.",0]
["E22",1,0,"Restoration and post-spill monitoring are indicated with lead and support agencies specified.  ",0]
["E23",1,0,"Follow-up studies of impacts and cleanup are anticipated and sources of funding and expertise are noted.",0]
[null,null,null,"F. TRACKING, ASSESSMENT & INFORMATION MANAGEMENT"]
["F1",1,0,"Role or assignment is defined in OSR management to undertake spill tracking, including monitoring.",0]
["F2",1,0,"Standardized procedures are in place to provide tracking and monitoring of a spill (on water, land, groundwater). ",0]
["F3",1,0,"Expertise and resources are available to undertake spill tracking.",0]
["F4",1,0,"Tracking systems include Best Available Technology for non-visual tracking which are identified and available (e.g., satellite; IR for night and low visibility conditions; tracking buoys; under dense foliage).",0]
["F5",1,0,"Agencies with remote sensing equipment are listed along with their instrumentation.",0]
["F6",1,0,"Maps or charts are available for maintaining spill tracking and movement. ",0]
["F7",1,0,"Computerized models are available to analyze spill trajectories and weathering for all appropriate situations (e.g., spills on water, into rivers, in groundwater, originating in deep offshore, etc.).",0]
["F8",1,0,"Oiling assessment, mapping, and cleanup technique advice are assigned to agency or team. ",0]
["F9",1,0,"Oiling assessment, mapping, and cleanup technique teams are trained, available 24/7, and have the tools needed to input advice for cleanup priorities and operations.",0]
["F10",1,0,"Best  available response options include digital maps, GIS, SCAT Data Coordinator, etc.  for advising on cleanup priorities and operations.  ",0]
[null,null,null,"G. LOGISTICS"]
["G1",1,0,"Key logistical support providers and capabilities are identified. ",0]
["G2",1,0,"Terms and conditions for mobilizing, and costs, are established pre-spill and reviewed periodically.",0]
["G3",1,0,"Key logistical support providers and capabilities are tested periodically.",0]
["G4",1,0,"Sources are  identified for service providers for meals, transportation, portable camps and toilets.",0]
["G5",1,0,"Service providers are contracted on pre-spill basis.",0]
["G6",1,0,"Service providers are exercised and sources for services are updated annually in plan.",0]
["G7",1,0,"Response times for initial deployment have been identified and tested.",0]
["G8",1,0,"Initial deployments have been tested and improved.",0]
["G9",1,0,"Deployments are exercised with neighboring facilities and regions.",0]
["G10",1,0,"Assets and procedure for communications in the field and between the field and Command Post are in place.",0]
["G11",1,0,"Communications equipment is on hand and secondary or backup systems are identified.",0]
["G12",1,0,"A communications plan has been prepared with pre-identified channels for responders.",0]
["G13",1,0,"Customs and immigration procedures are in place to expedite the temporary export or import of OSR personnel and equipment across borders.  ",0]
["G14",1,0,"Periodic exercises are conducted to test and streamline procedures for trans-boundary movement of equipment and personnel. ",0]
["G15",1,0,"Key liaison agencies (or personnel) are identified to help with trans-border movements. ",0]
["G16",1,0,"Agencies that must issue permits for specific OSR activities are listed, e.g., for hazardous material transport, dispersants, in-situ burning, land access, waste disposal, etc.",0]
["G17",1,0,"Equipment and personnel for multiple stations are prepared and available for immediate deployment to support decontamination of personnel, response equipment, and transportation assets (e.g., vehicles, vessels). ",0]
["G18",1,0,"Regional sources for additional PPE and supplies are pre-determined.",0]
[null,null,null,"H. FINANCIAL & ADMINISTRATIVE CONSIDERATIONS"]
["H1",1,0,"An emergency fund Is available to enable immediate response actions. ",0]
["H2",1,0,"Participating authorities have established financial tracking systems for roles in spill emergency response. ",0]
["H3",1,0,"Finance/administrative personnel are versed in emergency resource ordering, purchasing, and cost tracking and forecasting as well as compensating individuals and organizations for expenses. ",0]
["H4",1,0," Participating authorities have established financial tracking systems for roles in spill emergency response. ",0]
["H5",1,0,"Procedures are in place to receive, investigate, and resolve claims.  ",0]
["H6",1,0,"Financial personnel have contact information for oil pollution Insurers and funds (IOPC), as appropriate.",0]
["H7",1,0,"A claims filing and tracking system has been implemented.",0]
["H8",1,0,"Finance/Admin personnel have established a document control system for receipt and processing of claims. ",0]
["H9",1,0,"Coordinated procedures exist with insurers/funds to expedite claim review and settlement processes with international compensation schemes outlined as well as access to funds including P&I Clubs and treaties. ",0]
["H10",1,0,"Legal support roles have been assigned within participating agencies and assigned personnel are trained and versed in OSR issues.",0]
["H11",1,0,"Procedures are defined for legal matters including sampling/collecting evidence, records-keeping for Unified/Joint Command, taking statements, and mechanisms for settling disputes and claims. Illegal discharges are specified.",0]
[null,null,null,"I. TRAINING & EXERCISES"]
["I1",1,0,"Minimum initial and refresher training requirements, including Health & Safety, are defined for spill management and responders. ",0]
["I2",1,0,"Requirements for training records are defined and records are subject to verification.",0]
["I3",1,0,"Designated Authority ensures through inspection or record-keeping that minimum initial and refresher training requirements, including Health & Safety, are completed for spill management and responders.  ",0]
["I4",1,0,"Enforcement has been enabled.",0]
["I5",1,0,"Designated personnel for lead and participating OSR authorities have received detailed and refresher training on OSCPs, roles and responsibilities, and procedures for implementing duties during a response. ",0]
["I6",1,0,"Multi-agency training includes intergovernmental and industry initiatives.",0]
["I7",1,0,"In-house spill training courses are attended.",0]
["I8",1,0,"Contracted specialists provide spill training courses.",0]
["I9",1,0,"Contracted internationally-recognized or accredited spill training is conducted with course outlines specified.",0]
["I10",1,0,"Training records document compliance with defined training and include training materials; training is provided by qualified personnel.",0]
["I11",1,0,"Training materials and aids are available; training is provided by certified and/or qualified experts.",0]
["I12",1,0,"Notification and Alerting Exercises are conducted frequently (2 to 4 times per year).",0]
["I13",1,0,"Notification and Alerting Exercises are required of plan-holders.",0]
["I14",1,0,"Notification exercises include Off-hours; Internal-External alerting; and Multi-lateral, where appropriate.",0]
["I15",1,0,"Communications systems (land, air, sea, and cross-agency/industry) are in place and tested.",0]
["I16",1,0,"Deployment exercises are required and held jointly to include national response depots and Industry.  ",0]
["I17",1,0,"Multi-location deployment exercises (e.g., Tier 2 or 3 as and if appropriate) are required and held jointly to test and coordinate National, Multi-National, and Industry joint capabilities.  ",0]
["I18",1,0,"Tabletop (Response Management) exercises are required and held at a prescribed frequency (2 to 3 times per year).",0]
["I19",1,0,"Tabletop (Response Management) exercises include external parties. ",0]
["I20",1,0,"Tabletop (Response Management) Exercises include multi-national authorities (as appropriate).",0]
["I21",1,0,"Exercises plans are well-developed. ",0]
["I22",1,0,"A standard approach for exercise evaluation is In place that allows ready implementation of changes.",0]
["I23",1,0,"Tabletop exercises based on risk assessments and address distinct situations and environmental factors. ",0]
["I24",1,0,"Exercises are audited and evaluated by professional or experienced third-party OSR experts.  ",0]
["I25",1,0,"Changes are implemented as needed.",0]
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["J9",1,0,"Internal-External / Experts work with National (or Multi-National) Team or Work Groups to undertake OSR capability audits and provide recommendations. ",0]
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["J13",1,0,"Plan and equipment improvements are made and included in planning and conducting subsequent training.  Personnel and OSR equipment needs are also addressed.   ",0]
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["J16",1,0,"Environmental data are reviewed, updated and compiled for resources at risk including current environmental sensitivity maps.",0]
["J17",1,0,"An enforcement role is specified.",0]
["J18",1,0,"Personnel and resources are allocated to carry out enforcement role",0]
["J19",1,0,"An enforcement program is implemented and evaluated to allow its effective application.",0]
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[null,null,null,null,null,"B26","C","IOSC Sub-element 4.3"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"B27","C","IOSC Sub-element 4.3"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"B28","C","IOSC Sub-element 4.3"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"B29","C","IOSC Sub-element 4.3"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"B30","C","IOSC Sub-element 4.3"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"B31","C","IOSC Sub-element 4.3"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"B32","C","IOSC Sub-element 4.3"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"B33","C","IOSC Sub-element 4.3"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"B34","C","IOSC Element 5"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"B35","C","IOSC Element 5"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"B36","C","IOSC Element 5"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"B37","C","IOSC Element 5"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"B38","C","IOSC Sub-element 4.2 and Element 9"]
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[null,null,null,null,null,"B43","C","IOSC Elements 7 and 17"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"B44","C","IOSC Elements 7 and 17"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"B45","C","IOSC Elements 7 and 17"]
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[null,null,null,null,null,"B48","C","IOSC Elements 7 and 17"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"B49","C","IOSC Elements 7 and 17"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"B50","C","IOSC Elements 7 and 17"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"B51","C","IOSC Elements 7 and 17"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"B52","C","IOSC Elements 7 and 17"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"B53","C","IOSC Element 6"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"B54","C","IOSC Element 6"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"B55","C","IOSC Element 6"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"C1","C","IOSC Element 11"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"C2","C","IOSC Element 11"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"C3","C","IOSC Element 11"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"C4","C","IOSC Element 11"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"C5","C","IOSC Element 11"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"C6","C","IOSC Element 11"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"C7","C","IOSC Element 11"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"C8","C","IOSC Element 10, Sub-element 10.1"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"C9","C","IOSC Element 10, Sub-element 10.1"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"C10","C","IOSC Element 10, Sub-element 10.1"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"C11","C","IOSC Element 10, Sub-element 10.1"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"C12","C","IOSC Element 10, Sub-element 10.1"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"C13","C","IOSC Element 10, Sub-element 10.2"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"C14","C","IOSC Element 10, Sub-element 10.2"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"C15","C","IOSC Element 10, Sub-element 10.2"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"C16","C","IOSC Element 10, Sub-element 10.2"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"C17","C","IOSC Element 10, Sub-element 10.2"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"C18","C","IOSC Element 10, Sub-element 10.2"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"C19","C","IOSC Element 10, Sub-element 10.2"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"C20","C","IOSC Element 10, Sub-element 10.2"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"C21","C","IOSC Element 10, Sub-element 10.2"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"C22","C","IOSC Element 10, Sub-element 10.3"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"C23","C","IOSC Element 10, Sub-element 10.3"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"C24","C","IOSC Element 15"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"C25","C","IOSC Element 15"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"C26","C","IOSC Element 15"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"C27","C","IOSC Element 15"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"C28","C","IOSC Element 15"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"C29","C","IOSC Element 15"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"C30","C","IOSC Elements 10 and 15"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"C31","C","IOSC Elements 10 and 15"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"C32","C","IOSC Elements 10 and 15"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"C33","C","IOSC Elements 10 and 15"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"C34","C","IOSC Elements 10 and 15"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"C35","C","IOSC Element 15"]
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[null,null,null,null,null,"C38","C","IOSC Sub-elements 15.4 and 23.3.3"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"C39","C","IOSC Sub-elements 15.4 and 23.3.3"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"D1","C","IOSC Sub-element 13.2"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"D2","C","IOSC Sub-element 13.2"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"D3","C","IOSC Sub-element 13.2"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"D4","C","IOSC Sub-element 13.2"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"D5","C","IOSC Sub-element 13.2"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"D6","C","IOSC Sub-element 13.2"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"D7","C","IOSC Sub-element 13.2"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"D8","C","IOSC Sub-element 13.2"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"D9","C","IOSC Element 14"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"D10","C","IOSC Element 14"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"D11","C","IOSC Element 14"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"E1","C","IOSC Element 5, Sub-elements 5.1 and 5.2"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"E2","C","IOSC Element 5, Sub-elements 5.1 and 5.2"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"E3","C","IOSC Sub-element 6.2 and Element 17"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"E4","C","IOSC Sub-element 6.2 and Element 17"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"E5","C","IOSC Sub-element 6.2 and Element 17"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"E6","C","IOSC Sub-element 23.2"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"E7","C","IOSC Sub-element 23.2"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"E8","C","IOSC Sub-element 23.2"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"E9","C","IOSC Sub-elements 20.6 and  23.2"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"E10","C","IOSC Sub-elements 20.6 and  23.2"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"E11","C","IOSC Sub-element 26.3"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"E12","C","IOSC Sub-element 26.3"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"E13","C","IOSC Sub-element 26.3"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"E14","C","IOSC Element 18"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"E15","C","IOSC Element 18"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"E16","C","IOSC Element 18"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"E17","C","IOSC Element 18"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"E18","C","IOSC Element 19"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"E19","C","IOSC Element 19"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"E20","C","IOSC Element 19"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"E21","C","IOSC Element 19"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"E22","C","IOSC Sub-element 3.3"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"E23","C","IOSC Sub-element 3.3"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"F1","C","IOSC Element 20"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"F2","C","IOSC Element 20"]
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[null,null,null,null,null,"F4","C","IOSC Element 20"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"F5","C","IOSC Element 20"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"F6","C","IOSC Sub-element 3.3"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"F7","C","IOSC Sub-element 3.3"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"F8","C","IOSC Element 21"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"F9","C","IOSC Element 21"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"F10","C","IOSC Element 21"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"G1","C","IOSC Sub-element 23.3"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"G2","C","IOSC Sub-element 23.3"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"G3","C","IOSC Sub-element 23.3"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"G4","C","IOSC Sub-element 23.3"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"G5","C","IOSC Sub-element 23.3"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"G6","C","IOSC Sub-element 23.3","Service providers are exercised and sources for services are updated annually in plan."]
[null,null,null,null,null,"G7","C","IOSC Element 5.4"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"G8","C","IOSC Element 5.4"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"G9","C","IOSC Element 5.4"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"G10","C","IOSC Element 12 and Sub-element 23.2"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"G11","C","IOSC Element 12 and Sub-element 23.2"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"G12","C","IOSC Element 12 and Sub-element 23.2"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"G13","C","IOSC Element 2 and Sub-element 23.4"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"G14","C","IOSC Element 2 and Sub-element 23.4"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"G15","C","IOSC Element 2 and Sub-element 23.4"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"G16","C","IOSC Element 2 and Sub-element 23.4"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"G17","C","IOSC Sub-element 18.2"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"G18","C","IOSC Sub-element 18.2"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"H1","C","IOSC Sub-element 24.1"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"H2","C","IOSC Sub-element 24.1"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"H3","C","IOSC Sub-element 24.1"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"H4","C","IOSC Sub-element 24.1"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"H5","C","IOSC Sub-element 24.4"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"H6","C","IOSC Sub-element 24.4"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"H7","C","IOSC Sub-element 24.4"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"H8","C","IOSC Sub-element 24.4"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"H9","C","IOSC Sub-element 24.4"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"H10","C","IOSC Sub-element 20.4"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"H11","C","IOSC Sub-element 20.4"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"I1","C","IOSC Element 27"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"I2","C","IOSC Element 27"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"I3","C","IOSC Element 27"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"I4","C","IOSC Element 27"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"I5","C","IOSC Element 27"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"I6","C","IOSC Element 27"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"I7","C","IOSC Sub-element 27.4"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"I8","C","IOSC Sub-element 27.4"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"I9","C","IOSC Sub-element 27.4"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"I10","C","IOSC Sub-element 27.5"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"I11","C","IOSC Sub-element 27.5"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"I12","C","IOSC Sub-element 26.3"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"I13","C","IOSC Sub-element 26.4","Notification and Alerting Exercises are required of plan-holders."]
[null,null,null,null,null,"I14","C","IOSC Sub-element 26.3"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"I15","C","IOSC Sub-element 26.3"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"I16","C","IOSC Sub-element 26.4"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"I17","C","IOSC Sub-element 26.4"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"I18","C","IOSC Sub-element 26.3"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"I19","C","IOSC Sub-element 26.3"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"I20","C","IOSC Sub-element 26.3"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"I21","C","IOSC Sub-element 26.3"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"I22","C","IOSC Sub-element 26.3"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"I23","C","IOSC Sub-element 26.3"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"I24","C","IOSC Sub-element 26.3"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"I25","C","IOSC Sub-element 26.3"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"I26","C","IOSC Sub-element 26.3 "]
[null,null,null,null,null,"I27","C","IOSC Sub-element 26.3 "]
[null,null,null,null,null,"J1","C","IOSC Element 28 "]
[null,null,null,null,null,"J2","C","IOSC Element 28 "]
[null,null,null,null,null,"J3","C","IOSC Element 28 "]
[null,null,null,null,null,"J4","C","IOSC Element 28 "]
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[null,null,null,null,null,"J6","C","IOSC Element 28 "]
[null,null,null,null,null,"J7","C","IOSC Sub-element 28.3"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"J8","C","IOSC Sub-element 28.3"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"J9","C","IOSC Sub-element 28.3"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"J10","C","IOSC Sub-element 28.3"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"J11","C","IOSC Sub-element 28.4 "]
[null,null,null,null,null,"J12","C","IOSC Sub-element 28.4 "]
[null,null,null,null,null,"J13","C","IOSC Sub-element 28.4 "]
[null,null,null,null,null,"J14","C","IOSC Sub-element 28.4 "]
[null,null,null,null,null,"J15","C","IOSC Sub-element 28.5"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"J16","C","IOSC Sub-element 28.5"]
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["Type","Level A","Level B","Level C","IOSC"]
["A","National legislation stipulates requirements for OSR and assigns responsibilities. Designated Authority (also referred to as Competent National Authority or Lead Agency) is indicated (see also B. Contingency Planning).","National legislation addresses passing tankers, innocent passage, and non-petroleum specific activities (e.g., non-tank vessels, power utilities, transportation). Designated Authority for distinct spill situations are clearly defined and support agencies are indicated (see also B. Contingency Planning).","Lead and support agencies are indicated including weather and marine forecasting capability. Roles of other agencies and cooperatives are also assigned (see also B. Contingency Planning) and interagency agreements, guidelines and laws listed. Relation to private industry is also defined.","IOSC 2008 Guidelines - Element 1 "]
["A","Acts, regulations and guidelines support legislation.","Acts, regulations and guidelines support legislation with defined timeframes and specific requirements for compliance.","Acts, regulations and guidelines support legislation with defined timeframes and specific requirements for compliance, and enforcement measures or penalties for noncompliance. Regulations specify National authorities for response (operational) action and for planning, review and approvals, and prescribed planning requirements. Areas of jurisdiction defined, e.g., vessels, ports, platforms, SPMs, etc (see also B. Contingency Planning).","IOSC Sub-element 1.2"]
["A","Country has ratified international agreements and conventions for oil spill response and meets the requirements of the conventions.","Country is actively engaged in bi-and multi-national OSR efforts with neighboring countries.","Requirements of the conventions include MARPOL and OPRC-90 as well as the 1992 CLC and Fund Convention and Cartagena Convention. Country has bi-national OSR plans with neighboring countries and has actively engaged developing enhanced response through joint exercises, training, and workshops.  Expertise and information are exchanged on a regular basis.  Linkage to other national plans specified.","IOSC SElement 2"]
["B","National Plan has been developed and approved; identifies Designated Authority for oil spill response (and/or defines authority for specific spill cases; e.g., spill to land vs. spill to marine waters).","Approved National Plan has been developed through partnership with collaborating agencies/departments with associated responsibilities. ","Approved National Plan has history of development, testing, and revision with distribution to all responsible participating agencies/departments.; Designated Authority and roles/responsibilities of participating agencies are defined.  Relationship to private industry is also indicated.","IOSC Element 9 and Appendix A"]
["B","Contents of National Plan(s) meet all of the HIGH importance/significant planning elements defined in ARPEL Guidelines.","Contents of National Plan(s) meet all of the HIGH and MEDIUM importance/significant planning elements defined in ARPEL Guidelines","Contents of National Plan(s) meet and exceed all of the planning elements defined in ARPEL Guidelines","IOSC Element 9 and Appendix A"]
["B","Drafts of national or multi-national plans are available.","Approved national or multi-national plans are available and have been tested through exercises and/or an actual response.","Approved national or multi-national plans are well established, have been tested through exercises and/or an actual response, and have history of review and development.","IOSC Sub-element 4.1"]
["B","Applicable and related government plans (multi-lateral, area, and local) are identified.","Relationship with other government plans (multi-lateral, area, and local) are identified and described. ","Contents and format for local/facility/shipboard/area or regional plans are specified.  Signed written agreements are in place for multilateral response. Equipment inventories are indicated as applicable.","IOSC Sub-element 9.1"]
["B","Expertise (agency/personnel) for OSR-related issues is listed. ","Regional and national experts are listed and have knowledge of the OSR plan and scope.","Contracts or agreements are in place with OSR experts in specialized fields who have participated in planning and exercises.","IOSC Element 8"]
["B","The plan has been reviewed or revised in the past year. Key contacts are updated to reflect changes.","A revision log and dated pages documenting reviews and/or revisions has been updated within the past year.","A revision log and dated pages documenting reviews/revisions as per update procedures, including plan implementation following actual spills, are updated at least annually. Spill risks area re-assessed regularly.  Post-incident reviews are included.","IOSC Element 9"]
["B","National plan designates planning levels based on spill risk analysis.","Risk-based approach is used to define priority areas of potential spills based on operations, volumes, and environmental factors.  National or international statistical data used to define scope and/or define planning tiers or concepts.","Risk-based approach includes mapping and list of species of concern. ","IOSC Sub-element 4.1"]
["B","Priority planning is focused on areas of high-risk and environmental sensitivity. "," At-risk spill areas are defined based on spill trajectories for worst-case spills.  Relevant properties of oils of concern are indicated. Trajectories consider prevailing and worst-case operating conditions. Graphics indicate species at risk.","Trajectories reflect oils of concern and specific product weathering rates, tiered volumes, local climatology, oceanography, and seasonal conditions. Stochastic and worst-case trajectories shown in scenarios are basis for response planning.  Organizations supplying specific data (oil properties, weather, environmental, etc.) are listed.","IOSC Sub-element 4.3"]
["B","National plan specifies requirements for defining sensitive areas and priorities. Threatened and endangered species at risk are listed.","Country has maps and lists of priority sensitive areas with species and timing of sensitivities clearly identified. Maps generally adhere to sensitivity indexing practices.","Sensitive areas mapping and resources at risk according to multiple levels of concern are clearly presented, widely available to other plan holders, and are kept up-to-date in GIS systems.  An inventory of all shorelines and associated resources and amenities is prepared, including for example, endangered species wetlands, recreational facilities, mariculture, and archeological sites.","IOSC Sub-element 4.3"]
["B","Policies and/or regulations are in place to reduce the risk and/or consequences of a spill.","Regulations provide clear guidance for spill prevention and are enforced to reduce accidents and to minimize oil loss if an incident occurs."," Trends, sources, causes of spills (vessel traffic, transfer, production, exploration, collision, groundings) are documented and provide additional foundation for required prevention measures.  Spill prevention programs are detailed. These include a list of criteria for determining sensitive areas and zones requiring protection.","IOSC Element 5"]
["B","Response strategies are clearly stated and provide for response to applicable operating conditions and oil types. The need to address OSR personnel and equipment is indicated.","Plan includes, or specifies, requirements to develop strategies and tactical details for high spill risk areas at area or local planning levels, including equipment and personnel needs.","Plan includes, or specifies requirement to develop in area or local plans, detailed tactical plans (graphics, maps, personnel and equipment) for priority areas within zones of high spill risk. Detailed tactics have indication of priority and are appropriate for operating conditions.","IOSC Sub-element 4.2 and Element 9"]
["B","National, and multi-lateral (if applicable), plan provides policy on use of treating agents for spill response (dispersants, cleaning agents, bioremediation agents, herders, etc.).","A process for use of treating agents, such as dispersants, is in place so that these can be assessed and approved within a reasonable \"window of opportunity\" (less than 12 hours).","Net Environmental Benefit Analysis (NEBA) has been completed for dispersants and other treating agents with clearly defined applicability and limitations. Pre-approved locations and conditions of dispersant use are indicated, as well as a monitoring program.  Expedited procedures are in place for approvals where NEBA shows applicability.  A list of approved dispersants and other treating agents is updated annually.","IOSC Elements 7 and 17"]
["B","A policy for the implementation of in-situ burning is clearly defined.","Procedures are in place to evaluate and approve in-situ burning within a reasonable \"window-of-opportunity\" (less than 12 hours).  The required elements of a burn plan are published which address all relevant factors. ","Net Environmental Benefit Analysis has been completed for in-situ burning with clearly defined applicability, limitations, and approval process (may include pre-approval for specific conditions) as well as a monitoring program.  In-situ burn plan requirements are published with explanatory data on all relevant factors.","IOSC Elements 7 and 17"]
["B","Shoreline protection and cleanup policies are outlined.","Shoreline protection and treatment are considered that include planning factors for carrying out assessment and remediation (SCAT).","Shoreline protection and treatment policies are defined that consider SCAT as well as specifics such as workforce, spill responder safety training, debris, oil removal, and cleanup standards (endpoints).","IOSC Element 6"]
["C","A clear procedure is presented on information to report and who should receive initial spill notification and follow-up reports.  A spill reporting form is included as well as a contact list with key personnel.","Initial spill notification checklists/forms are readily available.  Callout procedures include flow charts for internal, external parties with contact data. ","Redundant callout procedures are based on common checklists and/or forms.  Internal, external callout flow charts are in place.  A directory of internal, external contacts (primary and alternate) is immediately available.  ","IOSC Element 11"]
["C","The spill management structure and assigned organizations are defined for all spill tiers.","The spill management organization allows easy expansion and contraction of personnel in planning levels or tiers and integration with OSR organizations and plan holders.","The spill management organization is flexible and robust and accommodates all emergencies. A common incident management system is defined for all OSR plan-holders and responding participants. System is based on a sound Incident Management System (e.g., ICS) and addresses regional responsibilities.","IOSC Element 10, Sub-element 10.1"]
["C","Roles and responsibilities are evident for each functional aspect identified in the OSR management organization.","Responsibility checklists are available and defined for each role in the OSR management team. ","OSR management personnel have checklists for their personal use during response.  Checklists are available in the plan, at a Command Post, or maintained in individual OSR response kits.  ","IOSC Element 10, Sub-element 10.2"]
["C","Incident Command is assigned to one or two specific individuals (by name or position) with backups identified.","Personnel appointed to a Unified or Joint Command are defined; Records of Joint or Unified Command meetings indicate the working team.","Records show regular pattern of Joint or Unified Command meetings, exercises, and/or response.  Specialist or contractor assistance is considered to augment the response capability.","IOSC Element 10, Sub-element 10.2"]
["C","Personnel assigned to OSR management roles are identified for Tier 1.","Personnel assigned to OSR management roles identified for Tier 1 and 2, as appropriate.","Personnel assigned to OSR management roles are identified for Tier 3, as appropriate. Sufficient trained personnel are identified from local, regional, and national sources to manage a 24-hr extended worst-case spill (shifts).","IOSC Element 10, Sub-element 10.3"]
["C","Procedures are in place and responsibility has been assigned for communications with media and local communities during a spill response.","A prepared draft press release is available for initial notice.  An assigned person has established contact with local media outlets.","Assigned media person is trained in media management and has worked with OSR command on public speaking and/or mock press conferences.","IOSC Element 15"]
["C","Procedures are in place and responsibility has been assigned for liaison function with other authorities or government parties during a spill response.","Internal and external government parties are included in liaison program. Assigned person or responsible agency has list of key liaison contacts. ","Assigned person or responsible agency has a comprehensive list of liaison contacts and has record of contact with key contacts. Protocols are in place for internal communications, joint information sharing, information centers, authorized release of communications, and special web sites. Forms are included to request expertise, equipment, and materials. Receiving and sending spill response assistance have been addressed.","IOSC Elements 10 and 15"]
["C","Procedures are in place and responsibility has been assigned for communications with local communities.","Community liaison program and personnel maintain frequent contacts with communities at risk.","Community education and training have been completed such that a volunteer base is identified to support spill response efforts.","IOSC Sub-element 10.5 and Element 15 "]
["C"," A response center has been established.","National and Regional response centers are established, as appropriate. Response centers include computer links and library/references.","Redundant National and Regional response centers include communications, meetings rooms, library/references, computer links, and accommodation.","IOSC Sub-elements 15.4 and 23.3.3"]
["D","Safety policies and regulations are in place for protecting both the public and responders from spills. ","Safety regulations for spill responders are in place and are actively enforced through on-site checks and in planning requirements. On-scene controls address safety of volunteers for response.","International standards for responder safety are regulated, including requirements for hazard assessment, training, and on-site monitoring. Specific requirements for safety training of volunteers are outlined. Penalties non-compliance with safety training for OSR are clearly defined and evidence of enforcement is available.  ","IOSC Sub-element 13.2"]
["D","A Designated Authority is defined to address and monitor site safety during response.","A competent Designated Authority has in place procedures and enforcement capacity to assess and define safety requirements for response personnel according to assignments.","A Designated Authority has trained competent personnel knowledgeable in procedures and with enforcement capacity to assess and define safety requirements for response personnel according to assignments.","IOSC Sub-element 13.2"]
["D","A Designated Authority is defined to address and provide or augment site security during response.","A competent Designated Authority has procedures in place and enforcement capacity enabling it to assess and define security restrictions for a response area including air, water and land access restrictions.","A competent Designated Authority has a proven record of designating, and enforcing, security restrictions for a response area including air, water or land access. Security concerns that may pose a potential conflict with spill response (i.e., bomb threats, terrorism, etc.) are identified in the contingency plan and procedures exist to clearly resolve designated authorities, jurisdiction, and priorities","IOSC Element 14"]
["E","Procedures are recommended to minimize spill volumes through source control: transfers, emergency lightering, etc.","Procedures are in place to minimize spill volumes through situational stabilization (e.g., rescue tugs, places of refuge) and source control: transfers, emergency lightering, etc.","Expedited, pre-approved or assigned resources are in place to minimize spill volumes through situational stabilization (e.g., rescue tugs, places of refuge) and source control: transfers, emergency lightering, etc.","IOSC Element 5, Sub-elements 5.1 and 5.2"]
["E","Minimum equipment planning levels are defined for Tier 1 risks (most likely routine spills).","Equipment levels and response times for Tiers 2 and 3 are generally defined for distinct potential spill source operations (terminals, pipelines, wells, etc.).","Guidelines for appropriate equipment and manpower levels are defined for Tiers 1 through 3 and require a Best Available Technology assessment on a recurrent basis.  Mobilization of operations is considered.","IOSC Sub-element 6.2 and Element 17"]
["E","A list of locations and general amounts and types of OSR equipment is available."," A detailed listing or database of locations, amounts, and types of OSR equipment is maintained and updated on a scheduled basis."," A comprehensive database of locations, amounts, and types of OSR equipment is maintained with consistent information on all OSR resources (industry and government). Equipment inspections and evaluations are performed on a scheduled basis in relation to Best Available Technology criteria and the database updated accordingly.  Mechanical recovery, treating agents (including dispersants), and in-situ burning are included in the equipment inventories.","IOSC Sub-element 23.2"]
["E","Equipment locations are identified, and secured; locations allow for quick access and deployment.","Equipment locations are distributed to allow quick response to key spill risk locations. ","Equipment locations are identified, secured, and distributed to allow response within defined mobilization and transit times to key spill risk locations from possible staging areas. Pre-deployed equipment or permanently installed tertiary containment is in place.","IOSC Sub-elements 20.6 and  23.2"]
["E","The operational use of countermeasures is verified in an annual drill.","Countermeasures including containment, skimming, dispersant application and In-situ burning are verified and reviewed in annual exercises and drills.","All major countermeasures are tested twice annually. Upgraded or new response options are identified and considered in response enhancement. Applicable response options can be implemented by a Designated Authority including mechanical, treating agents, in-situ burning, and shoreline treatment.","IOSC Sub-element 26.3"]
["E","A Waste Management Plan is outlined.","Procedures are defined and adopted to minimize potential waste streams, temporarily handle waste, and ultimately reuse or dispose of waste materials.","A model Waste Management Plan is provided.  Intermediate and long-term storage options and associated criteria are defined. Trans-boundary waste movement policies and procedures are defined.","IOSC Element 18"]
["E","Contacts and expertise for wildlife recovery are included.","Wildlife recovery and rehabilitation are assigned to a Designated Authority or entity. Policies and procedures are in place to mobilize and establish wildlife response facilities for spills. ","Wildlife recovery and rehabilitation are assigned to a Designated Authority or equivalent. Policies and procedures are in place and have been tested to mobilize and establish wildlife response facilities for spills. International best practices have been adopted for wildlife response and personnel have been trained accordingly.","IOSC Element 19"]
["E","Restoration and post-spill monitoring are indicated.","Restoration and post-spill monitoring are indicated with lead and support agencies specified.","Follow-up studies of impacts and cleanup are anticipated and sources of funding and expertise are noted.","IOSC Sub-element 3.3"]
["F","Role or assignment is defined in OSR management to undertake spill tracking, including monitoring.","Standardized procedures are in place to provide tracking and monitoring of a spill (on water, land, groundwater). Expertise and resources available to undertake tracking.","Tracking systems include Best Available Technology for non-visual tracking which are identified and available (e.g., satellite; IR for night and low visibility conditions; tracking buoys; under dense foliage). Agencies with remote sensing equipment are listed along with their instrumentation.","IOSC Element 20"]
["F","Maps or charts are available for maintaining spill tracking and movement. ","Computerized models are available to analyze and forecast spill trajectories and weathering.","Computerized models are available to analyze spill trajectories and weathering for all appropriate situations (e.g., spills on water, into rivers, in groundwater, originating in deep offshore, etc.).","IOSC Sub-element 3.3"]
["F","Oiling assessment, mapping, and cleanup technique advice are assigned to agency or team. ","Oiling assessment, mapping, and cleanup technique teams are trained, available 24/7, and have the tools needed to input advice for cleanup priorities and operations.","Best  available response options include digital maps, GIS, SCAT Data Coordinator, etc.  for advising on cleanup priorities and operations.  ","IOSC Element 21"]
["G","Key logistical support providers and capabilities are identified.","Terms and conditions for mobilizing, and costs, are established pre-spill and reviewed periodically.","Key logistical support providers and capabilities are tested periodically.","IOSC Sub-element 23.3"]
["G","Sources are identified for service providers for meals, transportation, portable camps and toilets.","Service providers are contracted on pre-spill basis.","Service providers are exercised and sources for services are updated annually in plan.","IOSC Sub-element 23.3"]
["G","Response times for initial deployment have been identified and tested","Initial deployments have been tested and improved.","Deployments are exercised with neighboring facilities and regions.","IOSC Element 5.4"]
["G","Assets and procedure for communications in the field and between the field and Command Post are in place.","Communications equipment is on hand and secondary or backup systems are identified.","A communications plan has been prepared with pre-identified channels for responders.","IOSC Element 12 and Sub-element 23.2"]
["G","Customs and immigration policies are defined to streamline transport and delivery of personnel and equipment between regions/areas","Customs and immigration procedures are in place to expedite the temporary export or import of OSR personnel and equipment.","Periodic exercises are conducted to test and streamline procedures. Key liaison agencies (or personnel) are identified to help with trans-border movements. Agencies that must issue permits for specific OSR activities are listed, e.g., for hazardous material transport, dispersants, in-situ burning, land access, waste disposal, etc.","IOSC Element 2 and Sub-element 23.4"]
["G","The availability of decontamination facilities is ensured for personnel leaving the spill site.","Equipment and personnel for multiple stations are prepared and available for immediate deployment to support decontamination of personnel, response equipment, and transportation assets (e.g., vehicles, vessels).","Regional sources for additional PPE and supplies are pre-determined.","IOSC Sub-element 18.2"]
["H","An emergency fund Is available to enable immediate response actions.","Participating authorities have established financial tracking systems for roles in spill emergency response. Finance/administrative personnel have an understanding of procedures for resource ordering, purchasing, and cost tracking for emergencies.","Finance/administrative personnel are versed in emergency resource ordering, purchasing, and cost tracking and forecasting as well as compensating individuals and organizations for expenses. Participating authorities have established financial tracking systems for roles in spill emergency response. ","IOSC Sub-element 24.1"]
["H","Procedures are in place to receive claims.","Procedures are in place to receive, investigate, and resolve claims. Financial personnel have contact information for oil pollution Insurers and funds (IOPC), as appropriate.","A claims filing and tracking system has been implemented. Finance/Admin personnel have established a document control system for receipt and processing of claims. Coordinated procedures exist with insurers/funds to expedite claim review and settlement processes with international compensation schemes outlined as well as access to funds including P&I Clubs and treaties. ","IOSC Sub-element 24.4"]
["H","Legal aspects have been considered including sampling/collecting evidence, taking statements, and mechanisms for settling disputes and claims.","Procedures are defined for legal matters including sampling/collecting evidence, records-keeping for Unified/Joint Command, taking statements, and mechanisms for settling disputes and claims. Illegal discharges are specified.","Legal support roles have been assigned within participating agencies and assigned personnel are trained and versed in OSR issues.","IOSC Sub-element 20.4"]
["I","Minimum initial and refresher training requirements, including Health & Safety, are defined for spill management and responders. ","Requirements for training records are defined and records are subject to verification.","Designated Authority ensures through inspection or record-keeping that minimum initial and refresher training requirements, including Health & Safety, are completed for spill management and responders. Enforcement has been enabled.","IOSC Element 27"]
["I","Regular training courses are provided on OSCPs to assigned OSR management and lead response personnel.","Designated personnel for lead and participating OSR authorities have received detailed training on OSCPs, roles and responsibilities, incident management system (e.g., ICS), and procedures for implementing duties during a response.","Multi-agency training includes intergovernmental and industry initiatives.","IOSC Element 27"]
["I","In-house spill training courses are attended.","Contracted specialists provide spill training courses.","Contracted internationally-recognized or accredited spill training is conducted with course outlines specified.","IOSC Sub-element 27.4"]
["I","Training records for designated personnel document compliance with required training.","Training records include training materials; training is provided by qualified personnel.","Training materials and aids are available; training is provided by certified and/or qualified experts.","IOSC Sub-element 27.5"]
["I","Notification and Alerting Exercises are conducted frequently (2 to 4 times per year) and are required of plan-holders","Documentation (records) indicates that notification and alerting exercises are conducted. Notification exercises include Off-hours; Internal-External alerting; and Multi-lateral, where appropriate.","Communications systems (land, air, sea, and cross-agency/industry) are in place and tested.","IOSC Sub-element 26.3"]
["I","Deployment exercises are required and held from national response depots.  ","Deployment exercises are required and held jointly to include national response depots and Industry.  ","Multi-location deployment exercises (e.g., Tier 2 or 3 as and if appropriate) are required and held jointly to test and coordinate National, Multi-National, and Industry joint capabilities.  ","IOSC Sub-element 26.4"]
["I","Tabletop (Response Management) Exercises are required and held at a prescribed frequency (2 to3 times per year).","Tabletop (Response Management) Exercises include external parties. Exercises plans are well-developed. A standard approach for exercise evaluation is In place that allows ready implementation of changes.","Tabletop (Response Management) Exercises include multi-national authorities (as appropriate). Tabletop exercises based on risk assessments and address distinct situations and environmental factors. Exercises are audited and evaluated by professional or experienced third-party OSR experts.  Changes are implemented as needed.","IOSC Sub-element 26.3"]
["I","Courses to be attended by government personnel are listed. ","Courses are attended by government personnel including for example Incident Management System, basic spill response, dispersant application, shoreline treatment (SCAT), in-situ burning, and waste management.","Records show that designated response personnel (management and operational) receive recurrent or refresher training.","IOSC Sub-element 26.3 "]
["J","Critiques of exercises and actual response (plan and execution) are documented with recommended actions for OSR improvements.  Exercise oversight role is specified for specific agencies.","An internal review is conducted of exercises and actual responses. Recommendations from exercise and actual response evaluations (equipment deployment, tabletops) are implemented and tracked.  An exercise and response oversight role is specified for specific agencies and a schedule of exercise requirements is noted.","External reviews supplement internal critiques for both exercises and actual spills. Steps taken for improvements are documented. Designated Authority for National/Multi-National plan(s) track changes until these are implemented.  Exercise oversight roles are specified and a schedule of exercise requirements is defined for all relevant plan holders.","IOSC Element 28 "]
["J","National (or Multi-National) Team or Work Groups are assigned to review and recommend OSR enhancements","National (or Multi-National) Team or Work Groups meet at least annually to review OSR plans and readiness capability. Recommendations are made including a record of actions and implementation.","Internal-External / Experts work with National (or Multi-National) Team or Work Groups to undertake OSR capability audits and provide recommendations. Responsibilities for implementing audit recommendations are assigned. Changes are reviewed and approved.","IOSC Sub-element 28.3"]
["J","Post-Spill Evaluation and Revisions to OSR Plan are documented.","OSR Plan, organization, strategies, and response equipment improvements are made as needed.","Plan and equipment improvements are made and included in planning and conducting subsequent training.  Personnel and OSR equipment needs are also addressed.   Changes are adopted for oil-related transportation, exploration, and production systems as determined by review processes relating to preventative measures and safeguards.","IOSC Sub-element 28.4 "]
["J","Research and development programs are promoted through various sources of funding to improve countermeasures such as mechanical recovery, treating agent application, in-situ burning, and remote sensing.","Research and development programs are funded to improve countermeasures such as mechanical recovery, treating agent application, in-situ burning, and remote sensing.","Research and development programs are carried out by various agencies to improve countermeasures such as mechanical recovery, treating agent application, in-situ burning and remote sensing.  Environmental data are compiled for resources at risk including current environmental sensitivity maps.","IOSC Sub-element 28.5"]
["J","An enforcement role is specified.","Personnel and resources are allocated to carry out enforcement role.","An enforcement program is implemented and evaluated to allow its effective application."]