of the most pertinent requirements of this instruc-tion follow.Municipal regional waste collection anddisposal systems are to be used by shore activitieswhenever possible. All materials (solid fuels,petroleum products, chemicals, etc.) are to behandled so as to prevent or minimize pollutionof the air and water. Resources are to be con-served by reprocessing, reclamation, and reuse ofwaste materials whenever feasible. Ships must useport disposal facilities for all wastes prior to get-ting underway and upon return to port. Oil pro-ducts will not be discharged within any prohibitedzone, and trash and garbage will not be discard-ed within 12 miles of shore; waste materials nor-mally will not be burned in open fires. Sinkingagents and dispersants will not be used for com-bating oil spills except when necessary to reducehazard to human life, or when there is a substan-tial fire hazard.In striving to meet requirements of the CleanAir and Water Quality Improvement Acts, theNavy has instituted several ongoing programs,some of which are in operation; others are beingtested and evaluated. For example, completelyenclosed firefighting training facilities from whichno smoke escapes are now in operation. Aboardship, the shift from Navy standard fuel oil todistillate will greatly reduce air pollution becauseof the distillate’s low sulfur content. (It also isa cleaner-burning fuel.) Undergoing evaluationare several models of self-contained shipboardsanitary treatment systems that eliminate thedischarge of polluted sewage.OIL POLLUTIONThe Navy, as required by a National Con-tingency Plan, has established a rapid responsecapability at each of its major naval bases to cleanup oil spills emanating from naval vessels or shorefacilities. At many naval activities, thesecapabilities include contractors, other Federalagencies, and municipal, civic, and other local andvolunteer organizations. To provide adequateequipment for this purpose, the Navy, underthe direction of the Naval Facilities Engi-neering Command, is pursuing a multi-yeartechnical development and procurement programat the Naval Construction Battalion Center,Pt. Hueneme, CA. This program has alreadyresulted in significant improvements in equipmentand cleanup techniques. As new methods of im-provements are developed, this information isused in equipment procurement and operatortraining programs.RESPONSIBILITIESThe Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) issuedOPNAVINST 6240.3E, which assigned specificresponsibilities to the fleet commanders, areacoordinators, the Chief of Naval Material, andother major claimants with respect to oil spillcleanup.Area CoordinatorArea Coordinators assume the role of, ordesignate, on-scene coordinators and on-scenecommanders for navy oil spills. They are respon-sible for planning contingency operations and forcoordinating, with local commands and ap-propriate local, state, and federal agencies, theimplementation of these contingency plans. Theyare also responsible for coordinating and im-plementing the development of effective and com-prehensive contingency plans for naval activitieswithin their areas.On-Scene CoordinatorThe on-scene coordinator (OSC), personpredesignated by the Area Coordinator, is respon-sible for making all reports required by OP-NAVINST 6240.3E and by any local instructionpertaining to reporting oil spills. Final messagereports must be submitted within 24 hours aftersecuring a cleanup operation.When a report of a navy polluting incident isreceived, OSC must obtain full informationconcerning,(1) Ship or activity involved;(2) The location of the spill;(3) The time and date of the spill, if known;(4) The amount (in gallons) and type of oilspills, or the amount (pounds/kilograms) and typeof hazardous substance(s) spilled;(5) The primary and secondary causes of thespill, if known;ENGINEMAN 1 & C8-2
Integrated Publishing, Inc. - A (SDVOSB) Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business