Challenges. Readiness Evalua-on Tool for Oil Spills (RETOS ) Closing the Gaps in Spill Planning and Preparedness

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1 Challenges Readiness Evalua-on Tool for Oil Spills (RETOS ) Closing the Gaps in Spill Planning and Preparedness Elliott Taylor, Polaris Applied Sciences, Inc., Bainbridge Island, WA, USA Miguel Moyano, ARPEL, Montevideo, Uruguay Holistic Response: Preparedness Interspill Amsterdam 2015

2 Presenta(on Outline Background on OSR Preparedness Assessment Approach Used for the Manual and RETOS Use and features of RETOS V 2.0 Final remarks

3 The Manual and the Tool (RETOS ) The ARPEL Oil Spill Response Planning and Readiness Assessment Manual and the Tool (RETOS ) were developed to assist governments and companies in assessing their level of oil spill response planning and readiness management in rela(on to commonly agreed pre- established criteria considering interna(onal Best Management Prac(ces.

4 Na(onal and Interna(onal Standards MARPOL/OPRC IMO Guidelines Industry guidelines (IPIECA, ARPEL, API) ISO 9000 y IOSC Guideline Laws and regula(ons The guidelines and prac-ces referenced in the ARPEL Manual and RETOS are suggested; NOT mandatory

5 Approach Used for RETOS Scope: oil spills Applicable to different spill scenarios: o spill sources (i.e., tankers, pipelines, pla2orms) o receiving environments (i.e., land, inland waterways, offshore, etc.) Criteria (i.e., management requirements) specific for seven different oil spill response programs Three assessment levels - Increasingly comprehensive criteria

6 RETOS Applica(on to Oil Spill Response Programs Government or Industry 1. Facility Terminal, plant 2. Facility/Asset Opera2on - Pipelines, vessels, fleet Government 3. Port/City/Local 4. Area - Region, Province, State 5. Na2onal (& MulE- NaEonal) Industry 6. Country or Business Line (e.g., ProducEon) 7. Corporate

7 ARPEL Manual and RETOS The Manual provides the background for OSR management assessment and explains the terms used, the approach to the assessment process, and the concept for gap analysis and global improvement. The Tool (RETOS ) is an Excel applica(on intended as a checklist- type approach for a specific program and level of evalua-on.

8 Features in 2014 Upgraded Version Interna(onal government/industry effort o CriEcal criteria for Level A Ensuring basic management o InsEtuEon- specific criteria Flexibility o Global Performance Analysis - Sub- scores per assessment category and simple display of results by category o Auto- generaeon of a Global Improvement Program / ImplementaEon Plan - PrioriEes for improvement / synergies Manual includes >150 references (with web links) to external guidance documents English and Spanish versions, currently

9 TM RETOS

10 TM RETOS

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13 Global Performance

14 Global Improvement Program Global Improvement Program - Implementation Plan Priority Critical Criteria Missing 1 Task (Listed by Element and Criteria) B9: General area at risk is identified based on spill sources. Critical Criteria Partial C6: Incident command is assigned to one or two 2 specific individuals (by name or position) with backups identified. E3: Equipment is properly stored, in good working condition and being properly maintained and inspected. A. LEGISLATION, REGULATIONS, AGREEMENTS Signed agreements for local (within reasonable distance) OSR assistance are in place. B. OIL SPILL CONTINGENCY PLANNING Species at risk are listed. E. OPERATIONAL RESPONSE A Waste Management Plan is outlined. I. TRAINING & EXERCISES Regular training courses are provided on OSCP to response team personnel. J. SUSTAINABILITY & IMPROVEMENT Audits of plans and facilities are conducted annually. INSTITUTION SPECIFIC CRITERIA Management documented improvement and milestones for next year. Comment/Recommendations There has not been a proper risk assessment. Suggest this is made and see the need to adapt the OSR program Person Responsible ET Resources (Human, Physical, Info Sources) Modeling; Sensitivity maps Schedule (indicate Target Completion Date) Need to identify backup personnel. MM Management 2Q2015 Recommend boom be placed under shelter- will suffer UV damage if left as is. Agreements are verbal only. Recommend more formalized approach. Consider cross-reference to Area Plan. Standard waste plan is used; suggest Plan be reviewed and revised for OSR emergencies. An initial class was provided to persnnel at site at the time of plan rollout. New personnel have not received training on the Plan. Provide for newer personnel. This audit was first; recommend audit or review be completed annually. OSR Warehouse space 2Q2015 IOSC 2008 Guidelines Reference* 3Q2015 IOSC Sub-element 4.3 IOSC Element 10, Subelement 10.3 MM Contracting 3Q2015 IOSC Sub-element 23.4 ET Documentation only 2Q2015 HSE Mgr HSE Mgr HSE Mgr Documentation; Contracting Classroom and field; Contracting Management; Contracting 4Q2015 IOSC Element 18 3Q2015 4Q2015 In progress. Need to finalize. HSE Mgr Management 3Q2015 IOSC Element 9 and Element 27 Reviewed By: Moyano & Taylor Approved By: Date

15 Final Remarks As of today, RETOS is being, or has been, used in 20+ countries for 50+ OSR programs, including REMPEITC- Caribbean and COCATRAM (Central America) Gaps assessments typically have shown on average that 60-70% of Level A criteria were complete for programs assessed Expecta(ons of use by IMO/IPIECA Global Ini(a(ve programs in WACAF, Black and Caspian Seas, and South East Asia

16 Final Remarks ARPEL member companies have agreed to use RETOS as a benchmarking tool in pipelines systems (1 st ) and the approximately 100 mari(me terminals (2 nd ) in La(n American countries Pipelines Terminals Year # spills / million tonnes HC transported Barrels spilled / million tonnes HC transported # spills / million tonnes HC handled Barrels spilled / million tonnes HC handled , ,73 64, , ,02 4, , ,03 26, ,02 76,2 0,27 20, ,29 181,75 0,09 115, , ,12 0, ,5

17 Challenges Let us con-nue to seek excellence in preven-on and preparedness. Thank you!!! Ques-ons?