Section 1 Flashcards

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1.1

What are the four priorities of the NCP?

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  1. Safety of Human Life
  2. Stabilize the situation
  3. Use all avail/necessary containment and removal equipment for a timely effective response.
  4. Minimize impact from additional discharges
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1.2

What CFRs grant FOSCR authority under the NCP?

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33 CFR 1.01-70/80

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1.2

What CFR delegated authorities to commissioned, warrant, and petty officers?

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33 CFR 1.01-90

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1.3

What are FOSCRs primary responsibilities?

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Coordinate, direct, and review the work of other agencies and contractors

Train

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Which CFR states the discharge/release classes?

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40 CFR 300.5

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What accounting code is designated for:
Oil
Hazmat
Disasters/Stafford Act

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FPN
CPN
DPN

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COFR gross tonnage requirement

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300 gt

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What funds are used for service vessel spills?

CG, DOD, NOAA…

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AFC-30 Funds

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What NPC Case Teams are assigned to our AOR?

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5, 7, 8

Same as RRTs

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Statue of Limitations:

How many years do you have to make a claim?

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3-years from the completion of cleanup operations

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How many days do you have to submit documents to NPFC?

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120 months

Preferred 60/90 days

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True/False

We monitor cases even if the RP assumes responsibility and conducts cleanup operations?

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True

In case the RP stiffs the contracts. We have documentation to pay the contractors and to keep the RP honest.

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You can’t use the OSLTF for the following:

  • true salvage
  • unknown mixtures-oil & HAZMAT
  • Hazardous Substance release
  • Discovery & Notification Phase
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You can pay during II, III, IV Phases

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What is LOL?

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Limit of Liability

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Can an RP lose their LOL?

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Yes, if they aren’t cooperating with the agency

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What is the minimum LOL for a R/V F/V?

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$940k

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What is the LOL for non-tank vessels?

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$1,100 per gt

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How is the OSLTF replenished?

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Interest

Not through fines/penalties or the government taxes

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What is the limit the USCG can open FPNs at?

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$500k

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What is the limit the USCG can open a CPN at?

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$249,999

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What does PRFA stand for?

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Pollution Removal Funding Authorization

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How can states access the OSLTF?

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PRFA
Direct
Submit a claim against the fund

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What CFR set requirements for LOLs?

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33 CFR part 138

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What does SILC stand for?

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Shore Infrastructure Logistics Center

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What form captures Daily Resource Report Summaries?
CG-5136 (a-f)
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What form is the electronic workbook or “project summary sheet”?
CG-1536
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How many types of PRFAs are there?
2 Federal Non-Federal
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What form is the voucher on?
SF-1080
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How long can someone place a Damage Claim?
3-years | From date of notification/discovery
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How long does someone have to place a Removal Claim?
6-years | From date of completion of removal act
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Which portion of the OSLTF does the Damage/Removal Claims come from? Emergency or Principle?
Principle
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What three ACTS can someone claim in defense of liability?
Act of God Act of War Act or omission of third party
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How soon must you contact SILC if a BOA/Non-BOA hires a sub-contractor?
24-hours
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Who must you contact if a BOA contract exceeds $50k?
SILC
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Who must approve all Non-BOAs?
SILC
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T/F | A BOA is a contract.
False
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How often does SILC solicit for BOAs?
3-years
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T/F | BOAs are NOT required to be certified OSROs.
True
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What is listed on a BOA?
Terms and conditions Description of duties Methods for pricing/issuing Must respond timely, 2-4 hours
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What are the goals of SILC?
Ensure accurate/fair pricing Timely payments with no interest Provide immediate FOSC accessibility to BOA contractors
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When stipulations must be met to pay contractors per dime (meals & lodging)?
Workers at the site more than 1-calendar day AND Spill site is not within commuting distance
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What is the daily commuting distance?
50 miles
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What is the meal break policy? Payed lunches meet what timeframe threshold?
20-minutes
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What does ATP stand for?
Authorization to proceed
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What system must contractors register to be eligible for a DUNS Number?
System for Award Management (SAM)
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What does DUNS stand for?
Data Universal Numbering System
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What is a DUNS Number?
ID’s unique business entities
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What is the equipment standby rate?
50% of the operating rate
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How soon must you release an ATP message?
Within 24-hours
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When can an FOSC cease contractor operations?
Too many personnel Unnecessary/Inoperable equipment Poor performance Unsafe working practices
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What should the FOSC consider when choosing a BOA?
Technical Capabilities | Response time
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T/F | You can issue a verbal ATP.
True | Follow it up with a written ATP within 24-hours
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What is considered a Non-BOA?
When an item is NOT pre-priced in BOA
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What does MIPR stand for?
Military Interdepartmental Purchase Request
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What is a MIPR used for?
Federal agency or resource | Signed by SILC
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What CFR requires collection/maintain documentation to support all of the FOSC’s actions?
40 CFR 300.315
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What does CANAPS stand for?
Ceiling & Number Assignment Process System
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What does your CANAPS report give you?
FPN # Case Officer info Accounting String
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How long does the FOSC have to certify contractor invoices?
10 calendar days
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How long does a contractor have to submit invoices to the FOSC?
60 calendar days
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Invoice must have what on it?
FPN/CPN DUNS # BOA#
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What dollar threshold is it required to submit a contractor performance evaluation?
$25k plus | Poor performance
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When is it required to submit a contract performance assessment report (CPAR)?
$1 million plus
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What CFR covers COTP Orders?
33 CFR 160.101
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What CFR defines RP?
40 CFR 300.5
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What form number is a NOFI?
CG-5549
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How long are COFRs valid?
3-years
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T/F | You can issue an Admin Order (CERCLA) to a vessel.
False | You can only issue an Admin Order to Facilities when enforcing CERCLA
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What CFR covers site worker/managers/supervisors training?
29 CFR 1910.120
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What does OSHA stand for?
Occupational Safety & Health Administration
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What are the acceptable oxygen levels?
19.5% - 22%
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What form is the ICS-208?
Site Safety and Health Plan
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What form is the ICS-206?
Medical Plan
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What form is the ICS-215a?
IAP Safety Analysis
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What are the three types of waste?
Oily Waste Solid Waste HAZMAT Waste
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What is the CFR that covers HAZMAT removal/disposition?
40 CFR 260
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What does IRAT stand for?
Pollution Incident Report & Transmittal
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What are the FOUR phases of an oil response?
1. Discover or Notification 2. Preliminary assessment & initiation of action 3. Containment, countermeasures, cleanup, disposal 4. Documentation and cost recovery
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Where can you find the phases of an oil response?
40 CFR 300.300
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Where can you find the phases of a HAZMAT response?
40 CFR 300.400
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Where can you find the national response priorities?
40 CFR 300.317
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What are the CG’s portion of a HAZMAT response?
1. Discovery or notification 2. Removal site evaluation 3. Removal Action
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Where can you find COTP authority?
33 CFR 6.04-1 thru 11 33 CFR 101.80(c)
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How many types of Safety/Security Zones are there? And what are they?
3 Permanent Planned Emergency
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What gt applies to vessels with a VRP?
400 And it covers: Max most probable discharge Worst case discharge
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Where can you find the requirements for a Q.I.?
33 CFR 154.1010 (facilities) 33 CFR 155.1010 (vessels)
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Who must claims be sent to FIRST?
RP
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How long does an RP have to settle a claim?
90 days
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What is a NOD?
Notice of Designation
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Who designated an RP?
NPFC
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How soon can an RP deny a NOD?
5-days
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How soon must a NOD be made?
Within 15-days of an incident
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What form must be routed if you exceed $250,000 in CERCLA funds?
AM Action Memorandum
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What are considered “direct funds”?
CG Equipment Pier Diem Lodging Travel
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What is considered “in-direct funds”?
Time o/s Hours
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How long does SILC and NPFC have to certify invoices?
10 days each
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FOSC Authority
33 CFR 153.103 40 CFR 300.120
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Maximum Most Probable Discharge
10% of the vessel’s cargo if carrying less than 25,000 bels
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What are some of the types of damage claims?
Removal Costs Natural Resources Real or Personal Property Lost Profits and Earning Capacity
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What form is the site Safety plan?
ICS-208
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What does the ICS-208 cover?
Stays O/S PPE to be used Lists hazards Site control measures DECON
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How many hours of HAZWOPER training must a volunteer conductTO CLEAN oil?
40 hours
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What’s in a DECON Plan?
Location of DECON stations PPE in each zone Comms Plan Medical Unit
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What are the DECON Zones?
Exclusion Contamination Reduction Support Zone
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T/F LOL are null and void if gross negligence or willful misconduct is the cause of discharge/release.
True