Response Plans

• Oil Spill Response Plans (BSEE)

  The operator of every potential spill source (wells, platforms, pipelines, etc.) must demonstrate, in a formal Oil Spill Response Plan (OSRP), approved by the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE), that it has the systems and the resources in place to act quickly and effectively in the event of a spill. The OSRP must be consistent with the National Contingency Plan and appropriate Area Contingency Plan.

• Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Plans (EPA)

  The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requires the operator of an oil storage facility with aboveground storage greater than 1,320 gallons or underground storage greater than 42,000 gallons that, due to its location, could reasonably be expected to discharge oil to navigable waters or adjoining shorelines to develop a Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) plan.

• Facility Response Plans (EPA, USCG, DOT)

  Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): The operator of an onshore storage facility that could reasonably be expected to cause substantial harm to the environment by discharging oil to navigable waters or adjoining shorelines must prepare a Facility Response Plan (FRP) and submit the plan to EPA for approval.

  United States Coast Guard (USCG): The operator of a facility that could cause substantial harm to the environment by transferring oil over water to or from a vessel with a capacity equal to or greater than 250 barrels must prepare a Facility Response Plan (FRP) and submit the plan to USCG for approval prior to operating.

  Department of Transportation (DOT PHMSA): The operator of a transmission pipeline that could cause substantial or significant and substantial harm to the environment must prepare a Facility Response Plan (FRP) and submit the plan to DOT for approval.

• Transfer Operations Manuals (USCG)

  The United States Coast Guard (USCG) requires the operator of a facility that could cause substantial harm to the environment by transferring oil over water to or from a vessel with a capacity equal to or greater than 250 barrels to prepare a Transfer Operations Manual and submit the manual to USCG for approval prior to operating.

• Discharge Prevention and Response Plans (GLO)

  The United States Coast Guard (USCG) requires the operator of a facility that could cause substantial harm to the environment by transferring oil over water to or from a vessel with a capacity equal to or greater than 250 barrels to prepare a Transfer Operations Manual and submit the manual to USCG for approval prior to operating.

• Spill Prevention and Control Plans (LDEQ)

  The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) requires the operator of an oil storage facility with aboveground storage of an individual container greater than 660 gallons or an aggregate above ground storage of two or more tanks greater than 1,320 gallons to develop a Spill Prevention and Control (SPC) plan.

• Vessel Response Plans (USCG)

  Tank Vessel Response Plans: The United States Coast Guard (USCG) requires the owner/operator of any vessel carrying oil as cargo (Oil Tankers) to prepare a Tank Vessel Response Plan (VRP).

  Non-Tank Vessel Response Plans (USCG): The United States Coast Guard (USCG) requires the owner/operator of any self-propelled non-tank vessel that carries oil for its own propulsion or as secondary cargo and is 400 gross tons or more to prepare a Non-Tank Vessel Response Plan (NTVRP).

• Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plans (USCG)

  The United States Coast Guard (USCG) requires the owner/operator of the following to prepare a Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (SOPEP): oil tankers of 150 gross tons or more; other vessels of 400 gross tons or more; and rigs or other platforms when not participating in exploration, exploitation, or similar operations.

• Hurricane Action Plans

  The Gulf of Mexico hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30. Hurricane Action Plans assist company personnel and contractors to take the proper steps to protect the safety of life and health, the environment, and property when a tropical cyclone enters the Gulf of Mexico (Gulf). These plans may be written for a range of operations from offshore platforms to corporate offices.

• Emergency Response Plans (Drilling Operations)

  Emergency Response Plans provide all hazards emergency response procedures and local information to supplement mobile drilling rig SPCC plans (which are not typically location specific).

• Crisis Management Plans

  Corporate Crisis Management Plans provide policies, procedures, and assign responsibility for management of all hazards incidents to ensure efficient and effective response. These plans are written to meet a company’s specific needs and structure.

JCCPlans provides 24-hour online access to electronic response plans, with controlled access and modifiable content.

JCC offers comprehensive facility inspections to identify compliance concerns, to review environmental and safety documentation, and to ensure proper applicability determinations. JCC can assist in the preparation for agency audits and attend audits.

• Qualified Individual (QI) Training

  This course is designed to meet the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement's (BSEE) training requirements for annual QI/IMT Oil Spill Response Training. For more information, or to register for this training, click here.

• Incident Command System (ICS) Training

  General and position-specific training tailored to company-specific Incident Management Team organization. General training courses available include ICS 100, 200, 300, 400; position-specific training is available for every position on an Incident Management Team. We can also design and facilitate Tabletop and Functional Exercises to guide an Incident Management Team through each step of the Planning P to create an Incident Action Plan; these exercises could also fulfill annual PREP training requirements.

• Spill Plan Training

  Facility and company specific training to ensure employees and contractors properly implement the spill plan.

• Hurricane Plan Training

  Facility and company specific training to ensure employees and contractors properly implement the Hurricane Action Plan.

Response preparedness is maintained by consistent training and exercises, which meet or exceed Preparedness for Response Exercise Program (PREP) standards. JCC facilitates drills encompassing the entire response process including spill notifications, tabletop exercises, functional exercises, and deployment of equipment and personnel. Exercises are designed to provide all parties involved with the opportunity to test the response plan, and to improve procedures based on lessons learned.