Minneapolis/St. Paul
Sub-Area Contingency Plan
Public Access Version
Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey,
Scott, and Washington Counties, Minnesota
prepared by
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5
and the Minneapolis/St. Paul Sub-Area Committee
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MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL SUB-AREA CONTINGENCY PLAN
PUBLIC ACCESS VERSION
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5
Emergency Response Branch
Oil Planning and Response Section
77 West Jackson Boulevard (SE-5J)
Chicago, IL 60604
(312) 353-8200
Originally Published March 1996
(Comprehensive Update July 2010)
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SPECIAL NOTICE
This is a special public access version of the Minneapolis/St. Paul Sub-area Contingency
Plan, and is thus suitable for broad dissemination. This version of the document includes the
main body of the Plan in its entirety and the majority of the Appendices, but omits selected
Appendices due to security concerns. The omitted sections are listed in the Table of Contents.
Questions regarding the omitted sections or other issues related to the plan may be directed to the
US EPA On-Scene Coordinator for Minneapolis/St. Paul Sub-Area at vega.sonia@epa.gov or to
the Upper Mississippi River Basin Association at 651-224-2880.
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EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION PHONE LIST
MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL SUB-AREA
IF YOU DISCOVER A SPILL OF OIL OR CHEMICALS, MAKE SURE THE
PROPER ORGANIZATIONS ARE NOTIFIED:
Local Contact
DIAL 911
State Contact
Minnesota Duty Officer
651-649-5451 (Minneapolis/St. Paul Metro Area and Outside Minnesota)
OR
800-422-0798 (In Greater Minnesota Only)
Federal Contact
National Response Center (NRC)
800-424-8802
NOTE: Contacting any one of these organizations does not relieve the potentially
responsible party of the requirement to make all required notifications of hazardous
substance releases. These numbers are provided for the convenience of potentially
responsible parties and are not to be considered an all-inclusive list of required
notifications. For other agency phone numbers in the Sub-area see Appendix 9.
If you play any part in the response to a spill, make sure you understand your role
in the INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM
See Section IV C of this plan for more details.
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HOW TO USE THE MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL
SUB-AREA CONTINGENCY PLAN
Here is how facility, local public safety, state of Minnesota and federal emergency planners can
use this plan.
Before a spill happens
Understand your own facility or agency and its existing emergency response plan.
Make sure you understand relationships between you and other responders (see Sections IV)
and make sure that your plan names the right party for each job.
Go through this plan and extract the information that is pertinent to your plan — e.g.,
notification numbers, waste disposal information, information on sensitive areas, etc.
Insert new information into your facility or agency plan.
If you discover a spill
Implement the facility or agency emergency response, using your plan.
Notify the correct parties using the phone numbers in this plan (see page i).
Initiate or join an Incident Command System.
During spill response
Use this plan as a resource to find the information, people, and resources you need.
After spill response
Critique how your organization responded, and find out where you need to improve your
facility or agency’s preparedness.
Use the lessons learned and the information in this plan to identify ways to improve your
preparedness.
Fix your own plans and improve your spill prevention and preparedness.
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Obtaining Additional Copies of the Minneapolis/St. Paul Sub-area Plan
For further information about the Minneapolis/St. Paul Sub-area Plan, contact:
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5
Oil Planning and Response Section
Emergency Response Branch
77 West Jackson Blvd. (SE-5J)
Chicago, IL 60604
(312) 353-8200
The public access version of the Minneapolis/St. Paul Sub-area Plan can be downloaded directly
from the Upper Mississippi River Basin Association’s Web site:
http://www.umrba.org/hazspills/twincitiesplan.pdf
Updating the Minneapolis/St. Paul Sub-area Plan
The Minneapolis/St. Paul Sub-area Committee encourages you to submit corrections or updates
to the plan using the form on the following page. Updated information should be sent to:
On-Scene Coordinator for Minneapolis/St. Paul Sub-area Contingency Plan
U. S. Environmental Protection Agency
Emergency Response Branch
520 Lafayette Road
St Paul, MN 55155
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Emergency Notification Phone List -------------------------------------------------------------------- ii
How to Use this Plan------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- iii
Obtaining Additional Copies of this Sub-area Plan ------------------------------------------------- iv
Correction Form for Updating this Sub-area Plan ---------------------------------------------------- v
Table of Contents ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- vii
I. Introduction
I.A. Purpose and Objective -------------------------------------------------------------------- I-2
I.B. Statutory Authority ------------------------------------------------------------------------ I-2
I.C. Scope ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I-2
I.D. Updating ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ I-3
II. Relationship to other Contingency Plans
II.A. Private Sector Response Plans ---------------------------------------------------------- II-2
II.B. Local Response Plans -------------------------------------------------------------------- II-2
II.C. Minnesota Emergency Operations Plan ----------------------------------------------- II-4
II.D. Upper Mississippi River Spill Response Plan and Resource Manual ------------- II-4
II.E. Regional Contingency Plan/Area Contingency Plan -------------------------------- II-5
II.F. National Contingency Plan -------------------------------------------------------------- II-6
II.G. National Response Framework --------------------------------------------------------- II-6
III. Description of Minneapolis/St. Paul Sub-area
III.A. Plan’s Relationship to Metropolitan Governance Approach ---------------------- III-2
III.B. Geography of Sub-area ----------------------------------------------------------------- III-2
IV. Response Operations and Resources
IV.A. Emergency Notification
IV.B. Organization Roles and Resources
IV.B.1. Responsible Party -------------------------------------------------------IV-B-2
IV.B.2. Local Authorities --------------------------------------------------------IV-B-3
IV.B.3. State Authorities
a. Role of Minnesota Pollution Control Agency ----------------------IV-B-4
b. Role of Minnesota Department of Public Safety -------------------IV-B-6
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c. Role of Minnesota Department of Agriculture ---------------------IV-B-8
d. Role of Minnesota Department of Health ---------------------------IV-B-9
e. Role of Minnesota National Guard --------------------------------- IV-B-10
f. Role of Minnesota Department of Transportation --------------- IV-B-11
IV.B.4. Federal Authorities
a. National Response System and Policy ----------------------------- IV-B-12
b. Role of Federal On-Scene Coordinators and the
Regional Response Team -------------------------------------------- IV-B-13
IV.B.5. Multi-Agency Response and Planning Groups
a. Role of Regional Hazmat Response Teams and CATs ---------- IV-B-14
b. Role of Sub-area Committee ---------------------------------------- IV-B-15
c. Role of CAER-Type groups ----------------------------------------- IV-B-15
IV.B.6. Natural Resource Trustees ------------------------------------------- IV-B-16
a. Role of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources ----------- IV-B-16
b. Role of United States Department of the Interior ---------------- IV-B-17
c. Role of Tribes---------------------------------------------------------- IV-B-20
IV.C. Incident Command System ----------------------------------------------------------IV-C-2
IV.C.1. Role of the Incident Commander -------------------------------------IV-C-2
IV.C.2. Evolution of Command in an Oil or Hazmat Incident -------------IV-C-3
IV.C.3. Unified Command ------------------------------------------------------IV-C-3
IV.C.4. Commands During Long Term Cleanup -----------------------------IV-C-4
IV.C.5. Joint Information Center -----------------------------------------------IV-C-5
IV.C.6. Volunteers ----------------------------------------------------------------IV-C-6
IV.D. Communication ---------------------------------------------------------------------- IV-D-2
IV.D.1. ARMER: 700/800 MHz Radio System ----------------------------- IV-D-2
IV.D.2. Statewide Emergency Response Radio Frequencies -------------- IV-D-2
IV.D.3. Marine Band Frequencies --------------------------------------------- IV-D-2
IV.D.4. Cellular Phones --------------------------------------------------------- IV-D-3
IV.E. Health and Safety
IV.E.1. Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Standards ----------------------------------------------------------------- IV-E-2
IV.E.2. Site Safety ---------------------------------------------------------------- IV-E-2
IV.F. Oil Spill Reconnaissance, Containment, Countermeasures, and Cleanup/Removal
Techniques
IV.F.1. Reconnaissance ---------------------------------------------------------- IV-F-2
IV.F.2. Containment, Countermeasures and Cleanup Techniques -------- IV-F-2
a. Shoreline Matrices ------------------------------------------------------ IV-F-3
b. Law Regarding Dispersants and Other Chemical
Countermeasures for Spill Response --------------------------------- IV-F-3
c. In-Situ Burning ---------------------------------------------------------- IV-F-4
d. Approval of Spill Response Methods within the Minneapolis/St.
Paul Sub-area ------------------------------------------------------------ IV-F-4
IV.F.3. Oiled Wildlife and Waterfowl Capture and Rehabilitation
a. Purpose ------------------------------------------------------------------- IV-F-5
b. Discovery of Oiled Wildlife or Significant Threat of
Oiling --------------------------------------------------------------------- IV-F-5
c. Environmental Unit and Wildlife Branch Established
in ICS --------------------------------------------------------------------- IV-F-5
d. ICS Consultation and Assignment ------------------------------------ IV-F-6
e. Wildlife Reconnaissance and Threat Plan --------------------------- IV-F-6
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f. Wildlife Recovery and Hazing Plan ---------------------------------- IV-F-7
g. Wildlife Stabilization and Transport Plan --------------------------- IV-F-7
h. Wildlife Rehabilitation ------------------------------------------------ IV-F-7
i. Finance ------------------------------------------------------------------- IV-F-8
IV.G. Considerations for Acute Releases of EHS and Other Chemical Releases or Fires
IV.G.1. Emergency Notification ----------------------------------------------- IV-G-2
IV.G.2. General Roles of Facilities and Public Safety Officials ---------- IV-G-2
IV.G.3. Pertinent Laws ---------------------------------------------------------- IV-G-3
a. EPCRA and SARA III------------------------------------------------- IV-G-4
b. Clean Air Act 112r ----------------------------------------------------- IV-G-4
c. Chapter 115E Spill Bill------------------------------------------------ IV-G-4
d. Chapter 299A and K and 7514 --------------------------------------- IV-G-6
IV.G.4. Oversight of Response and/or Planning by Facility and Local
Jurisdiction -------------------------------------------------------------- IV-G-6
IV.G.5. Suggested Coordination Between Facilities and Local Public
Safety Officials --------------------------------------------------------- IV-G-7
IV.G.6. Air Releases Requiring Initial Protective Actions and
Monitoring -------------------------------------------------------------- IV-G-9
IV.G.7. Response Resources in the Sub-area for EHS and Toxic Air
Releases ----------------------------------------------------------------- IV-G-9
IV.H. Waste Disposal ----------------------------------------------------------------------- IV-H-2
IV.I. Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund Access -----------------------------------------------IV-I-2
IV.J. Natural Resource Damage Assessment (NRDA) -------------------------------- IV-J-2
V. Exercising
V.A. Cities and Counties Exercising Program
V.A.1. Multi-Year Planning/Exercise Cycle -----------------------------------------V-2
V.A.2. Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Grant ---------------------V-3
V.B. Preparedness for Response Exercise Program (PREP) for Oil ---------------------V-4
V.C. Hazmat Exercising Program ------------------------------------------------------------V-4
V.D. Facility Exercising Program-------------------------------------------------------------V-5
VI. Minneapolis/St. Paul Sub-area Worst Case Scenarios
VI.1. Scenario-1: Release of EHS in Neighborhood Downwind -----------------------IV-2
VI.2. Scenario-2: Release reaches Mississippi River -------------------------------------IV-2
VI.3. Scenario-3: Release into a Managed Area or Waterbody -------------------------IV-2
VI.4. Scenario-4: Release onto Street and into Storm or Sanitary Sewer--------------IV-3
VI.5. Scenario-5: Release from Aboveground Storage Tank near the River ----------IV-3
VI.6. Scenario-6: A Major Fire involving Oil or EHS -----------------------------------IV-4
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Appendices
The Appendices are not included in their entirety in the Public Access version of the Minneapolis/St. Paul
Sub-area Contingency Plan. Those portions not included are indicated below.
Appendix 1. Definitions and Acronyms
A. Definitions
B. Acronyms
Appendix 2. Areas Requiring Special Protection During Spill Response
A. Environmentally Sensitive Areas
B. Economically Sensitive Areas
1. Navigation Locks and Dams
2. Surface Water Intakes
a. Public Water Supplies, Power Plants and Industrial Uses
(not included)
b. Intermittent Uses (not included)
C. Tribal Lands and Interests
Appendix 3. Emergency Response Personnel and Resources
A. Fire Departments
B. Hospitals
C. Marinas and Public Access Points
D. Oil Spill Removal Organizations
E. Oil Spill Response Resource Inventory
Appendix 4. Potential Spill Sources
A. Oil Storage Facilities (not included)
B. Hazardous Materials by county (not included)
C. EPCRA, CAA 112r RMP facilities and EHA facilities
D. Railroad, Highway and Pipeline Crossings
Appendix 5. Watershed Districts and Watershed Management Organizations
Appendix 6. Approval of Oil Spill Response Methods and Site-Specific Response Strategies
Appendix 7. Air Releases Requiring Initial Protective Actions and Monitoring
A. Initial Protective Actions for Facilities and Local Responders
B. Air Monitoring for facilities and local responders
Appendix 8. Storm Water Drainage and Surface Water Outfalls
A. City of Minneapolis Storm Water Drainage and Surface Water Outfalls
B. City of St. Paul Storm Watersheds and Surface Water Outfalls
Appendix 9. Notification Numbers and Information Resources
Appendix 10. Links
Appendix 11. Obtaining Documents Cited in the Sub-area Plan
Note: The content and data sources for information listed in the appendices are described on the cover page for each appendix.
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List of Figures
Figure 1. How the Minneapolis/St. Paul Sub-area Plan Relates to
Other Response Plans -------------------------------------------------------------------- II-3
Figure 2. The Minneapolis/St. Paul Sub-area --------------------------------------------------- III-4
Figure 3. Minneapolis/St. Paul Sub-area: Watershed Management Organization
and Watershed District Basin Boundaries-------------------------------------------- III-5
Figure 4. Response System under Unified Command --------------------------------------IV-B-5
Figure 5. Incident Command Response Functions ------------------------------------------IV-C-3
Figure 6. Minnesota Incident Management System Command Structure ----------------IV-C-7
Figure 7. Guide for On-Site Training Requirements for Emergency Response
Personnel as Required by 29 CFR 1910.120 ------------------------------------- IV-E-4
Figure 8. Guide for On-Site Training Requirements for Post-Emergency
Operations as Required by 29 CFR 1910.120 ------------------------------------ IV-E-5
Figure 9. Multi-Year Planning and Five-Year Exercising Cycle ------------------------------V-3
Figure 10. Protection Action Checklist -------------------------------------------Appendix 7-A, p.1
Figure 11. City of Minneapolis Storm water Runoff Drainage Sub-area
Boundaries ---------------------------------------------------------------Appendix 8-A, p.3
Figure 12. City of Minneapolis Surface Water Outfalls ------------------------Appendix 8-A, p.4
Figure 13. City of St. Paul Watersheds and Outfalls --------------------------- Appendix 8-B, p.2
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I. INTRODUCTION
Page
I.A. Purpose and Objective ------------------------------------------------------------------ I-2
I.B. Statutory Authority ---------------------------------------------------------------------- I-2
I.C. Scope ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I-2
I.D. Updating ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ I-3
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I.A. Purpose and Objective
The purpose of this plan is to coordinate timely and effective responses by private industry, local
and state officials, and various federal agencies to minimize damage resulting from releases of
oil or hazardous materials. The plan includes resource information that may be utilized during a
response, and outlines the type of cooperative response that should be carried out by responders
during response actions. The plan covers the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan counties of
Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington.
I.B. Statutory Authority
The Minneapolis/St. Paul Sub-area Plan was prepared under Section 311(j) of the Clean Water
Act (CWA), as amended by the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA), 33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq. This
plan is intended to be fully consistent with and supportive of other private, local, state, regional,
and federal plans. It functions as a part of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Region 5
Regional Contingency Plan/Area Contingency Plan (RCP/ACP). It also is written in conjunction
with the National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan (NCP), 40 CFR
Part 300, and the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act
(CERCLA), 42 U.S.C. § 9601, as amended.
I.C. Scope
The Minneapolis/St. Paul Sub-area Plan, when implemented in conjunction with the Region 5
RCP/ACP and other provisions of the National Contingency Plan (NCP), shall be adequate to
remove a worst-case discharge, and to mitigate or prevent a substantial threat of such a discharge
in the seven-county sub-area. This plan applies to and is in effect for discharges of oil and/or
releases of hazardous substances, as defined in section 300.3 of the NCP. The plan includes the
following:
(1) Description of the Sub-area;
(2) A description of how the plan is related to Facility Response Plans (FRPs), local and state
plans, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 5 RCP/ACP and other
relevant contingency plans;
(3) Detailed description of the responsibilities of the owner/operator, local, state, and federal
agencies in removing a discharge;
(4) A description of procedures to be followed to obtain an expedited decision on the use of
dispersants;
(5) Reference to Inland Sensitivity Atlas, a geographic information system (GIS) based
product that displays economically, culturally and environmentally sensitive areas for
protection and response planning purposes;
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(6) Recommendations for proper training and coordination between facilities and local public
safety officials;
(7) Lists of emergency notification phone numbers for (a) directly notifying specific agencies
about an incident and (b) information resources phone numbers for reaching sources of
valuable information about project behavior, weather, river conditions, natural resources,
infrastructure etc (Appendix 9); and
(8) A list of the organizations (e.g., oil spill removal organizations) that are available to
facility owner/operators or to local, state, and federal agencies to ensure an effective and
immediate removal of the discharge (Appendix 3).
The plan has been developed to maintain consistency with the Regional Contingency Plan/Area
Contingency Plan (of which it is a part), the National Contingency Plan, the Minnesota
Emergency Operations Plan (MEOP), and the county and municipal plans of the Minneapolis/St.
Paul metropolitan area (i.e., Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington
Counties and the Cities of Bloomington, Minneapolis, and St. Paul).
The plan applies to and is in effect for:
(1) Discharges of oil into or upon the navigable waters, on the adjoining shorelines to the
navigable waters, or that may affect natural resources belonging to, appertaining to, or
under the exclusive management authority of the United States (Section 311(b)(3) of the
Clean Water Act); and
(2) Releases into the environment of hazardous substances and pollutants or contaminants,
which may present an imminent and substantial danger to public health or welfare in the
Sub-area.
This plan also addresses releases of ethanol and biodiesel fuels and/or byproducts and products
of the manufacturing process that may create substantial threat to public health and safety. For
more planning and response information regarding ethanol and biodiesel manufacturing
facilities, refer to the U.S. National Response Team (NRT) website: http://www.nrt.org/.
This plan expands upon the contingency and response requirements set forth in the NCP,
augments coordination with state and local authorities, and integrates existing federal, state,
local, and private sector plans for the Sub-area.
I.D. Updating
The Sub-area Plan will be updated periodically by the Sub-area Committee. It has been
determined that the Sub-area Plan will be updated annually for five years, starting in 1997 and
once every five years thereafter. Response equipment, notifications list, environmentally or
economically sensitive area listings, and other data prepared by participants in the
Minneapolis/St. Paul sub-area contingency planning process may be updated more frequently at
the discretion of the Sub-area Committee.
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II. RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER CONTINGENCY PLANS
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II.A. Private Sector Response Plans -------------------------------------------------- II-2
II.B. Local Response Plans ------------------------------------------------------------- II-2
II.C. Minnesota Emergency Operations Plan -------------------------------------- II-4
II.D. Upper Mississippi River Spill Response Plan and Resource Manual -- II-5
II.E. Regional Contingency Plan/Area Contingency Plan ----------------------- II-6
II.F. National Contingency Plan ------------------------------------------------------ II-6
II.G. National Response Framework ------------------------------------------------- II-7
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The Minneapolis/St. Paul Sub-area Plan was prepared under Section 311(j) of the Clean Water
Act (CWA), as amended by the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA), 33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq. This
plan is intended to be fully consistent with and supportive of other private, local, state, regional,
and federal plans. It functions as a part of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Region 5
Regional Contingency Plan/Area Contingency Plan (RCP/ACP). Figure 1 illustrates the
relationship of the Minneapolis/St. Paul Sub-area Plan to other plans under the Oil Pollution Act.
II.A. Private Sector Response Plans
Pipeline, vessel, and facility response plans required under the Oil Pollution Act address
employee and physical plant issues, as well as the interface with public response entities and the
safety of the neighboring resources and populations. Private sector response plans are structured
and written as self-contained documents that serve as a complete reference tool for facility,
vessel, and pipeline operators during a spill response. These plans must be consistent with local,
state, and federal government contingency plans, including the Sub-area Plan, and identify
response personnel and equipment to be used to mitigate a worst-case discharge. Economic and
environmental sensitivity data, response resources, and other information required as part of
private sector response plans are also referenced within this Sub-area Plan.
In addition to the aforementioned federally mandated response planning, the Minnesota ―Spill
Bill‖ (refer to Minnesota Statute 115E at https://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/statutes) imposes
state-level planning requirements. For operators falling under both the federal and state planning
requirements, a plan that fulfills the OPA requirements will generally also be adequate under
state law. However, Minnesota law also extends planning requirements to some private sector
concerns, including railroads that are exempted under OPA.
II.B. Local Response Plans
The counties and a number of the cities in the sub-area are required to maintain emergency
operations plans that detail response procedures, agency roles, resources, and training for public
response agencies. The primary focus of these plans is protection of public safety and property.
A local response plan also provides information on how the county or city will manage major
emergencies that threaten county functions, services, and operations. A county response plan is
intended to be a countywide document that will provide cohesive, coordinated, and cooperative
interoperability among and between the municipal governments and the county. The Minnesota
Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM), in its capacity as the
state’s Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC), provides a series of guidance documents
(refer to HSEM website at http://www.hsem.state.mn.us/hsemhome.asp for more information)
and plan prototypes to aid municipal and county plan development. The plans are subject to
review by the Regional Review Committees and the staff of the HSEM. These plans fulfill
LEPC requirements for the state of Minnesota. Contact the county emergency services (refer to
Appendix 11) for more information regarding the county emergency response plans.
Most Minnesota cities and counties have developed emergency operation plans that generally
follow the prototype designed by the HSEM. The plans are divided into different functions
necessary for emergency response, including:
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Figure 1. How the Minneapolis/St. Paul Sub-area Plan Relates to Other Response Plans
National Contingency Plan
Federal Response Plan
Regional Contingency Plan/Area Contingency Plan
State Required Plans
Federal Plans Trucking Firms
Upper Mississippi Vessels
River Spill Aboveground Tanks
Response Plan & Railroads
Resource Manual Pipelines
Private
River Defense Regional Spill Prevention Containment
Network Plan Sub-Area Sector & Countermeasures
Plans Plan Response Emergency Planning & Community
Plans Right-to-Know Act
Oil Pollution Act Plans
State Plans Local Plans Fixed Facilities
Vessels
Pipelines
Minnesota Emergency County Plans
Operations Plan City Plans
Individual Agency Plans
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Notification and Warning Fire Protection
Direction and Control Procedures Damage Assessment
Public Information Provision Congregate Care
Search and Rescue Procedures Debris Clearance
Health and Medical Responsibilities Utilities Restoration
Evacuation, Traffic Control, and Security Radiological and Hazardous Materials
Protection
The county plans specifically address the relationship between city, county, and state response
capabilities for natural and technological disasters. Resource manuals containing personnel and
equipment lists for responding to and recovering from a major incident accompany the local
plans.
The Minneapolis/St. Paul Sub-area Plan does not supersede existing local plans. Instead, the
Sub-area Plan is intended to interface with local plans, providing local responders and agencies
with a better understanding of how notification and response activities are coordinated,
especially for incidents involving multiple local, state, and federal jurisdictions. Because some
information needed for the Sub-area Plan is already contained within the county and city plans
(e.g., detailed lists of local response resources), efforts have been made to avoid duplication and
repetition between the plans. In cases where relevant information is already contained within
local plans, the Sub-area Plan incorporates that information by reference and identifies the local
contacts that can provide the information on a 24-hour basis.
II.C. Minnesota Emergency Operations Plan
The Minnesota Emergency Operations Plan (MEOP) is an all-hazard document that is intended
to facilitate a coordinated state government response to a major emergency or disaster. The
Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Division of Homeland Security and Emergency
Management has the primary responsibility for the development and maintenance of the plan.
Refer to HSEM website at http://www.hsem.state.mn.us/hsemhome.asp for contact details and
more information. The MEOP focuses on general operation policies and the assignment of
emergency responsibilities to state agencies. The assignment of responsibilities is made relative
to fourteen key emergency functions, listed below:
Notification and Warning Fire Protection
Incident Management Evacuation/Traffic Control/Security
Public Information Mass Care
Accident/Damage Assessment Debris Clearance
Search and Rescue Public Works and Utilities Restoration
Health Protection Environmental Hazard Response
Medical Services Resource Management
MEOP details the proper procedures for emergency operations as required at the state level. The
plan does not describe the emergency responsibilities of federal government agencies, local
government agencies, or voluntary organizations, but does reference the relationship between
these entities and state government. MEOP is meant to integrate the planning procedures that are
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described in the local, municipal, and county plans and can be used in conjunction with the Sub-
area Plan to further understand the manner in which the emergency responsibilities interrelate at
each level.
II.D. Upper Mississippi River Spill Response Plan and Resource Manual
The Upper Mississippi River Spill Response Plan and Resource Manual
(http://www.umrba.org/hazspills/umrplan.pdf) is the collaborative product of five states (Illinois,
Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, and Wisconsin), four federal agencies (U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service) and the Upper Mississippi River Basin Association. It covers the Upper Mississippi
River from the head of navigation in Minneapolis, Minnesota (river mile 870) to the river’s
confluence with the Ohio River at Cairo, Illinois (river mile 0) and is designed to address the
unique issues that arise in the protection of this shared resource. The geographic scope of the
Spill Response Plan and Resource Manual does not extend to the entire river basin. Its scope
therefore intersects with that of the Minneapolis/St. Paul Sub-area Plan in the Mississippi River
corridor between Minneapolis and Hastings.
The Response Plan and Resource Manual can be regarded as a supplement to existing plans,
developed to coordinate and streamline notification and response activities on the Upper
Mississippi River, where multiple local, state, and federal jurisdictions are frequently involved.
It does not supplant any existing local, regional, state, or federal contingency plan. The Upper
Mississippi River Spill Response Plan and Resource Manual is wholly consistent with the
objectives of the Regional and Integrated Contingency Plans of EPA Regions 5 and 7, and is in
compliance with all requirements of the National Contingency Plan. It is also consistent with the
objectives of the Minneapolis/St. Paul Sub-area Plan.
First produced in January of 1991 and last updated in August 2006, the Upper Mississippi River
Spill Response and Resource Manual is a response-based document designed to provide first
responders and on-scene coordinators with the information necessary to make informed
decisions. The document is organized into two primary sections, a Response Plan and a
Resource Manual. The Response Plan portion of the document summarizes the general roles and
responsibilities of private and public organizations in spill response and outlines a response
protocol for spills on the Upper Mississippi River. The plan also describes interstate notification
protocols and provides a notification roster of primary agency contacts. Policy guidance on such
issues as the use of chemical countermeasures and vessel detainment is also provided per the
agreement of the five states and four federal agencies that are signatory to the document.
The Resource Manual portion of the document presents a descriptive summary of the Upper
Mississippi River in terms of its basic geographic characteristics and its navigation
infrastructure. The resource manual also includes inventories of spill response and cleanup
resources, water intakes, and potential spill sources located on or near the river. U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service personnel with expertise on the river's natural resources are also listed.
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II.E. Regional Contingency Plan/Area Contingency Plan
The Region 5 Regional Contingency Plan/Area Contingency Plan (RCP/ACP)
(http://www.rrt5.org/acp/), when implemented in conjunction with other federal, state, and local
contingency plans, is designed to effectively facilitate the removal of a worst-case discharge
from a facility or vessel operating in or near the area covered in the plan. The Region 5
RCP/ACP covers the states of Minnesota, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin. It
includes a description of the area covered by the plan, including the resources of special
economic or environmental importance that might be negatively impacted by a discharge and for
which protection is to be planned; descriptions of the responsibilities of owner/operators and
government agencies in responding to a discharge; a list of equipment available to
owner/operators and government agencies to ensure an effective and immediate removal of a
discharge; a description of procedures for the use of dispersants; and a description of how the
plan is integrated with private sector response plans and other ACPs. It also includes
information on useful facilities and resources in the Region, from government, commercial,
academic, and other sources.
The RCP/ACP applies to discharges of oil into or upon the navigable waters, on the adjoining
shorelines to the navigable waters, and releases into the environment of hazardous substances
and pollutants or contaminants, which may present an imminent and substantial danger to public
health or welfare in the Area. The RCP/ACP augments coordination with state and local
authorities, and integrates existing state, local, and private sector plans for the Area. The
Minneapolis/St. Paul Sub-area Plan is an annex to the Region 5 RCP/ACP, developed for the
purpose of coordinating the responsible party (RP), local, state, and federal agency response
interactions within the sub-area. In this way, the Minneapolis/St. Paul is ―sub‖ to the Region 5
RCP/ACP.
II.F. National Contingency Plan
The National Contingency Plan (NCP)
(http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_99/40cfr300_99.html) provides for efficient,
coordinated, and effective response to discharges of oil in accordance with the authorities of the
Clean Water Act. The NCP (40 CFR Part 300) provides the organizational structure and
procedures to prepare and respond to discharges of oil and releases of hazardous substances,
including the specific responsibilities among government agencies, descriptions of resources
available for response, a summary of state and local emergency planning requirements, and the
procedures for undertaking removal actions under the CWA. The National Response System
(NRS) is the mechanism for coordinating response actions by all levels of government in support
of the local incident commander and/or state or federal on-scene coordinator (SOSC/FOSC).
Appendix E (Sections 2.0 and 3.0) to Part 300 of the NCP final rule outlines the components and
responsibilities of the NRS. A complete outline of oil spill response procedures can be found in
Appendix E of the NCP.
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II.G. National Response Framework
The National Response Framework (NRF) (http://www.fema.gov/emergency/nrf/) was
developed under the Disaster Relief Act of 1974, as amended by the Stafford Disaster Relief Act
of 1988. The NRF established a foundation for coordinating federal assistance to supplement
state and local response efforts to save lives, protect public health and safety, and protect
property in the event of a natural disaster, such as a catastrophic earthquake, or other incident
declared a major disaster by the President.
The delivery of federal assistance is facilitated through 15 annexes, or Emergency Support
Functions (ESFs), which describe a single functional area of response activity. The Hazardous
Materials Annex, ESF #10, addresses releases of oil and hazardous substances that occur as a
result of a natural disaster or catastrophic event and incorporates preparedness and response
actions carried out under the NCP. EPA serves as the Chair of ESF #10 and is responsible for
overseeing all preparedness and response actions associated with ESF #10 activities. All
National Response Team and Regional Response Team departments and agencies serve as
support.
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Page
III.A. Plan’s Relationship to Metropolitan Governance Approach ------------ III-2
III.B. Geography of Sub-area ---------------------------------------------------------- III-2
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III.A. Plan’s Relationship to Metropolitan Governance Approach
For the purposes of this plan, the scope of the Minneapolis/St. Paul Sub-area Plan is defined as
the traditional seven-county metropolitan area, comprised of Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin,
Ramsey, Scott, and Washington counties. This area is wholly contained within the state of
Minnesota and the jurisdiction of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 5.
Defining the Minneapolis/St. Paul Sub-area according to metropolitan governance units offers an
opportunity for the EPA to accomplish this federally mandated planning while recognizing
existing planning infrastructure at the local, regional, and state levels.
In addition to the municipal, county, and state levels of government, the Minneapolis/St. Paul
Sub-area is also somewhat unique in having multi-county regional governance in the form of the
Metropolitan Council, jurisdictionally defined by the same seven counties comprising the sub-
area. Varying degrees of contingency planning have already been done at the municipal, county,
regional, state, and federal levels in this seven-county area. Interagency mutual aid agreements
and multi-county response agreements also contribute to the depth of planning and response
infrastructure in this area. While this metropolitan area is also perhaps unique in the richness
and expanse of its natural resources, planning for the protection of these areas is often a multi-
jurisdictional affair. The metropolitan governance approach to planning works toward protecting
shared resources by addressing several specific goals, including the acknowledgment of existing
planning infrastructure, promotion of enhanced cooperation and coordination between agencies
to improve the overall efficiency of spill responses, and avoidance of duplicative efforts.
III.B. Geography of Sub-area
The Minneapolis/St. Paul Sub-area is made up of Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey,
Scott and Washington counties and includes all or part of 182 cities and townships. Regional
waterways include 949 lakes for swimming, fishing, or boating, and three major rivers — the
Mississippi, Minnesota and St. Croix (See Figure 2). The area contains 2,975 square miles and
supports a population of approximately 2.8 million. The seven-county metro area boasts one of
the most extensive regional parks and trail systems in the country. A strong, diversified
economy and a high quality of life attract people to the region.
The Mississippi River is a dominant feature of the sub-area and primary consideration in spill
response. It flows through the area for seventy-two miles. Between the point where the river
enters the Minneapolis/St. Paul in Dayton and the point below Hastings where it leaves Dakota
County, the flow of the river increases two to three times. Two major tributaries join the
Mississippi River within the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. The Minnesota River runs for
approximately forty-two miles inside the metro area, entering the Mississippi at river mile 844.
The mean discharge of the Minnesota at its mouth is 5,000 cubic feet per second (ft3/sec). The
St. Croix River flows for twenty-six miles in the sub-area and its confluence with the Mississippi
River is at river mile 811. The mean discharge of the St. Croix River at its mouth is about 5,000
ft3/sec. The last twenty-seven miles of the Minnesota River and the last twenty-five miles of the
St. Croix River are managed by the Corps of Engineers for commercial navigation and a nine-
foot channel depth is maintained. Real time stream gauge data can be obtained from U.S.
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Geological Survey (USGS), the National Weather Service and the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG).
See Appendix 10 for links and further information on these resources.
The average discharge of the Mississippi River is over 7,000 ft3/sec entering the Minneapolis/St.
Paul sub-area, 10,000 ft3/sec in St. Paul after receiving the Minnesota River, and 15,000 ft3/sec
below the mouth of the St. Croix. The river maintains a gradient of over 2.5 feet per mile above
St. Anthony Falls. After the 50-foot drop at the falls, the gradient decreases to 0.5 feet per mile.
Below the confluence of the Minnesota River, the Mississippi River is characterized by distant
river bluffs and wide floodplains. There are four locks and dams on the portion of the
Mississippi which flows through the metropolitan area: Upper and Lower St. Anthony in
Minneapolis, Lock and Dam #1 in St. Paul, and Lock and Dam #2 in Hastings.
The Minneapolis/St. Paul sub-area is a part of three primary watersheds. The sub-area is also
composed of numerous sub-watersheds, which are managed by watershed districts and other
institutions (see Figure 3 and Appendix 5).
The severity and duration of winter in the Minneapolis/St. Paul sub-area poses some unique
problems in dealing with an oil spill. An ice cover of varying thickness usually forms on the
Mississippi River in early December. Other water bodies in the area may freeze earlier. Ice
usually halts navigation until April. However, year-round navigation between the Pine Bend
Refinery (located in Dakota County) and St. Paul is possible because of warm
wastewater discharges from power plants.
The abundance and interrelatedness of the region’s water bodies is also a complicating factor in
spill response planning. In addition to the numerous rivers, lakes, streams, and small creeks in
this portion of the Mississippi basin, 261,709 acres (15%) of the land in the seven-county area is
composed of wetlands. Surficial lakes and wetlands often have natural hydrologic connectivity to
each other and to aquifers. Storm sewer systems create additional connections. Consequently,
spills in seemingly isolated areas have the potential to affect other water bodies in unexpected
ways. Appendix 5 documents information, as available, on natural and engineered hydrologic
features that may direct spilled substances in ways not readily predicted using standard
topographic maps.
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Figure 2.
The Minneapolis/St. Paul Sub-area
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Figure 3.
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IV. RESPONSE OPERATIONS AND RESOURCES
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IV.A. Emergency Notification
IV.A.1. Who Should Report a Spill ----------------------------------------- IV-A-2
IV.A.2. Public Safety Answering Point or Enhanced 911 (Local) ---- IV-A-2
IV.A.3. Minnesota Duty Officer (State) ------------------------------------ IV-A-2
IV.A.4. National Response Center (Federal) ------------------------------ IV-A-2
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IV.A. Emergency Notification
IV.A.1. Who Should Report a Spill
In the event of a spill or release, notification to local, state, and federal levels of government
should be made by anyone who first discovers the spill. Moreover, the entity causing the spill is
subject to federal, state, and local laws requiring notification. Potential spillers must understand
these requirement before an incident occurs. Various emergency notification mechanisms are
described below.
IV.A.2. Public Safety Answering Point or Enhanced 911 (Local)
Any incident which threatens the public's safety or immediate health must be reported to the
local public safety answering point (PSAP) or "enhanced 911" systems to mobilize local fire and
police responders. PSAP is a communication facility operated on a 24 hour basis which first
receives 911 calls from persons in a 911 service area and which may, as appropriate, directly
dispatch public safety services or extend, transfer, or relay 911 calls to appropriate public safety
agencies.
PSAPs provide two primary public safety services: taking calls, including 911 calls, and
dispatching for public safety agencies. The two are strongly related, as many 911 calls and even
some administrative calls require dispatching. However, PSAPs also take administrative or non-
emergency calls that require no dispatching. These may be questions about government services,
for example. Additionally, dispatching tasks do not always come from requests from the public.
Many tasks are ―field generated‖ – license plate queries, warrant checks, and keeping track of the
status of response units (off duty, on a call, available, etc.), for example.
IV.A.3. Minnesota Duty Officer (State)
The Minnesota Duty Officer program provides a single point of contact for public and private
sector entities to call when state-level assistance is needed or when a state-level notification is
required. Additionally, the Duty Officer program serves as the dispatch point for the state
hazardous materials response teams. To request state assistance or report petroleum or
hazardous materials spill call the Minnesota Duty Officer 24 hours a day. The telephone
numbers to be used to contact the Minnesota Duty Officer are: (651) 649-5451 (Minneapolis/St.
Paul Metro Area and outside Minnesota) or (800) 422-0798 (Greater Minnesota only).
When the Minnesota Duty Officer receives a call on an incident, he or she will notify state
agency personnel that have the expertise and/or resources to assist the caller. If an incident
occurs for which one or more federal or state laws require notification to the state, one call to the
Minnesota Duty Officer will satisfy that requirement.
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IV.A.4. National Response Center (Federal)
The National Response Center (NRC), staffed by U.S. Coast Guard personnel, maintains a 365-
day a year, 24-hour telephone watch. NRC watch standers enter telephone reports of pollution
incidents into a computer database and immediately relay each report to the pre-designated
federal on-scene coordinator and the State Duty Officer. Pollution reports may also entail
notification of other federal agencies depending upon the transportation mode involved and the
severity of the incident. Additionally, the NRC is the contact point for activation of the National
Response Team (NRT) and provides facilities for the NRT to use in coordinating a national
response action. The NRC may be reached at (800) 424-8802 or online at
http://www.nrc.uscg.mil/.
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IV.B. Organization Roles and Resources
IV.B.1. Responsible Party ----------------------------------------------------- IV-B-2
IV.B.2. Local Authorities ----------------------------------------------------- IV-B-3
IV.B.3. State Authorities
a. Role of Minnesota Pollution Control Agency ------------------- IV-B-4
b. Role of Minnesota Department of Public Safety --------------- IV-B-6
b. Role of Minnesota Department of Agriculture ----------------- IV-B-8
c. Role of Minnesota Department of Health ----------------------- IV-B-9
d. Role of Minnesota National Guard ------------------------------ IV-B-10
e. Role of Minnesota Department of Transportation ---------- IV-B-11
IV.B.4. Federal Authorities
a. National Response System and Policy --------------------------- IV-B-12
b. Role of Federal On-Scene Coordinators and the
Regional Response Team------------------------------------------- IV-B-13
IV.B.5. Multi-Agency Response and Planning Groups
a. Role of Regional Hazmat Response Teams and CATs ------ IV-B-14
b. Role of Sub-area Committee -------------------------------------- IV-B-15
c. Role of CAER-Type groups --------------------------------------- IV-B-15
IV.B.6. Natural Resource Trustees ---------------------------------------- IV-B-16
a. Role of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources ------- IV-B-16
b. Role of United States Department of the Interior ------------ IV-B-17
c. Role of Tribes --------------------------------------------------------- IV-B-20
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IV.B. Organization Roles and Resources
IV.B.1. Responsible Party
The person owning or operating a facility (including motor vehicles, rolling stock, or pipelines)
or a vessel is the ―Responsible Party.‖ The responsible party is generally responsible for the
cleanup of spills they might cause and is liable for damages the spills may create. Various state
and federal laws, which establish these responsibilities and liabilities, are listed in Appendix 10.
Minnesota Statutes Chapter 115E (Oil and Hazardous Substance Discharge Preparedness,
commonly called the "Spill Bill") requires all parties handling oil or hazardous substances to act
to prevent spills and be prepared to handle spills they might experience. The statute covers spills
to land, water, and air, and addresses the protection of both public safety and the environment.
Owners or operators of the following types of facilities must prepare a Prevention and Response
Plan:
Above ground storage tank facilities with 10,000 or more gallon capacity;
Truck operations hauling more than 10,000 gallons per month; and
Train, water vessel, and pipeline facilities.
The first response action of the responsible party (RP) is making notification of an incident to
appropriate other responders of the incident, according to law and the RP's own response plan.
The RP must cooperate with local public safety agencies during the phase of an incident in which
public safety and property protection are paramount. This includes providing full access to the
properties, information, and expertise of the company. The RP conducts whatever response
actions are necessary and for which their personnel are trained and equipped. This can include
activities such as turning valves off, plugging leaking containers, and evacuating employees. It
may include firefighting by industrial fire brigades. All of these response activities are done
under the direction of a local public safety agency incident commander.
As the priorities of an incident evolve, they often include off-site and environmental concerns.
The RP has the lead role in responding to these concerns, under the oversight of state or federal
agencies. Often there is a period in which "unified command" is practiced to address
simultaneous public safety and environmental concerns (see Section IV.C.3.). The RP is
responsible for Natural Resource Damage Assessments (NRDA) in conjunction with the natural
resource trustees (see Section IV.B.6).
The RP should conduct inquiries into the cause of an incident. This is often done with the
participation or oversight of state or federal agencies such as the Occupational Safety and Health
Administration or Department of Transportation. The RP should conduct a critique of their
response to an incident and revise prevention, preparedness, and response measures accordingly.
The RP is liable for response costs, natural resource damages, and other damages caused by their
spill.
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a. Contractors/Oil Spill Removal Organizations
Private contractors fulfill a vast array of roles within response, either on a one-time or long-term
basis. Many RPs have contracts with Oil Spill Removal Organizations (OSROs) or with hazmat
responders to handle spills that may occur. In the event of a spill, the RP makes a proposal of the
estimated scope of action necessary to the appropriate state agency, usually the Minnesota
Pollution Control Agency, for approval. After the investigation or cleanup plan has been
approved, the facility or its contractors generally will carry out the identified necessary actions.
The RP is responsible for NRDAs in conjunction with the natural resource trustees of the
respective states, and may retain contractors to conduct such assessments. Federal, state and
local response units may also have contractors to facilitate emergency responses and cleanups.
The entity mobilizing a particular contract will be responsible for paying for its services. Any
contractor responding to a spill will answer to the agency or company providing its funding,
unless all parties agree to arrangements for supervision by other agencies.
IV.B.2. Local Authorities
Local units of government typically have the primary role in protecting the public's safety and
property from a spill through police and fire department response. During the initial stages of an
incident, when life and safety issues are paramount, local officials are usually "in charge" of the
response to an incident (see Section IV.C. on Incident Command System).
Fire departments in the sub-area are well equipped and organized for structural firefighting. The
sub-area's fire departments have various Mutual Aid Agreements for united response to major
incidents. These mutual aid agreements make equipment and personnel available for response
efforts for large on-land petroleum fires.
The state of Minnesota has entered into contracts with several fire departments to provide
hazardous materials assessment and response on a regional basis (see Appendix 3). In this Sub-
area, the St. Paul, Spring Lake Park, and Hopkins Fire Departments are expected to fill these
regional roles. These teams will not perform cleanup work, but will rather stabilize public safety
threats during incidents and turn incidents over to responsible parties or to the Minnesota
Pollution Control Agency for cleanup.
Local police, fire, and sheriff departments are responsible for rescue operations on water. Most
departments on the Mississippi, Minnesota, and St. Croix Rivers have some water rescue
capability. Typically the boats used for this purpose are 13-20 foot crafts, capable of removing
several people from the water or from a small craft. No large rescue crafts capable of removing
large numbers of people or approaching a burning or leaking craft are publicly owned in the Sub-
area. Furthermore, the ability of Sub-area fire departments to fight a commercial vessel fire is
largely untested. There are no fully equipped or large "fireboats" in the Sub-area, nor does any
fire department store fire boom in the Sub-area.
Police agencies in the Sub-area are well-equipped and trained to conduct evacuation and security
functions at an incident. State patrol resources are available to assist local officials if requested.
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Municipal public works departments operate the storm sewer systems in the Sub-area. These
departments typically maintain emergency contact lists for their personnel. Most municipalities
have the capability of blocking storm sewers for a short time and can arrange for vacuum trucks
for pumping low hazard materials from sewers. The St. Paul Parks Department and the Anoka
and Fridley Fire Departments have containment boom and personnel trained to place the boom at
storm sewer outfalls.
The Metropolitan Council operates wastewater collection and treatment facilities for the Sub-
area. The Metropolitan Council's Department of Environmental Services operates nine
wastewater treatment facilities. This department is equipped for handling spills of materials into
the sanitary sewer.
IV.B.3. State Authorities
a. Role of Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Under the NCP, 40 CFR § 300.180, governors are asked to assign an office or agency to
represent the state on the RRT. By the Governor's Executive Order, the Minnesota Pollution
Control Agency is the lead agency for state response to most oil and hazardous substance
incidents. For agricultural chemical incidents, the Department of Agriculture is the lead agency.
The person responsible for coordinating state staff and state concerns during the response is
generally a staff member of the MPCA Emergency Response Unit. This person is called either
the State On-Scene Coordinator (SOSC) or the State Oversight Commander.
During a major incident, the SOSC will generally fit into the existing incident command
structure as the lead for environmental concerns. If more than one state agency is involved, then
their coordination also will be integrated into the existing Incident Command System (see
Section IV.C. and Figure 4 for more information).
If the RP is responding effectively and seems able to complete the cleanup, then the SOSC will
oversee the RP's operations. The SOSC will evaluate the RP's plans and will have the authority
to approve or deny a variety of specific actions. The SOSC will monitor cleanup progress by the
RP, and evaluate cleanup results for adequacy of environmental protection.
If there is no RP known or available, or if the RP is unable or unwilling to complete the cleanup,
then the state may take over cleanup using contractors under the authority of the state
"Superfund" (Minnesota Statutes Chapter 115B). After cleanup has occurred, the costs of the
response are recovered from the RP (s).
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Figure 4. RESPONSE SYSTEM UNDER UNIFIED COMMAND
INCIDENT OCCURS
Notifications to:
- 911
- Responsible Party
- State Duty Officer
- National Response Center
Special state/Local/Private Resources
- State Chemical Assessment Teams
- Hazardous Materials Emergency
Incident Command System
Response Teams
- Local Responders
- Contractors
- Responsible Party
- Mutual aid
- State On-Scene Coordinator
- Cooperatives
(Often set up in unified command)
Natural Resource Trustees
- MN DNR, MPCA Federal
Assistance No
- DOI: OEPC, USFWS, NPS
- Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Required?
Community
Yes
Incident Command System Special federal resources
- Local Responders - National Strike Force
- Responsible Party - Emergency Response Team
- State On-Scene Coordinator - Scientific Support Coordinator
National Regional - Federal On-Scene Coordinator - National Pollution Fund Center
Response Team Response Team
(Often set up in unified command) - District Response Group
- U.S. Navy Supervisor of Salvage
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In response to a spill event, additional MPCA actions and responsibilities may include the
following:
Notify appropriate MPCA and other state agency response personnel and establish a
state response structure that will fit in with the local command structure.
Oversee the RP's environmental actions involving all aspects of cleanup.
Sample water and air as needed and provide the Incident Commander (IC) with
updated results. Advise the IC on the health and environmental consequences of
various activities—e.g., response alternatives, fire suppression techniques, health
concerns, and reentry of evacuated areas.
Provide the RP with containment, cleanup, and disposal advice and oversight.
Coordinate environmental cleanup activities with other environmental and public
safety responders.
Work with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service, and other resource managers to identify, protect, and assess damage to
resources.
b. Role of Minnesota Department of Public Safety
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) has several responsibilities during an
emergency. These responsibilities are delegated to the various divisions within DPS.
i. Bureau of Criminal Apprehension
The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension maintains the 24-hour Minnesota Duty Officer system to
ensure the proper receipt and dissemination of disaster/emergency notifications and requests for
emergency resources to appropriate state and local government agencies.
ii. Homeland Security and Emergency Management
The Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division (HSEM) helps to coordinate
activities before, during, and after emergencies through partnerships with local, state, federal
agencies and private entities. The Director of HSEM serves as the state Coordinating Officer
and the Governor's Authorized Representative for all presidential declared disasters and
emergencies. HSEM also coordinates damage assessment information, organizes long-term
disaster recovery efforts, coordinates local government emergency planning, and reviews
emergency operations plans for compliance. The division is responsible for the overall
coordination of the State Hazardous Materials Regional Response Team Program and will
manage administrative tasks for the Hazardous Materials Regional Response Teams and
coordinate emergency training.
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1. EPCRA Program
HSEM’s Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) Program provides
emergency response personnel with access to hazardous chemical storage information, provided
by facilities subject to Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986.
EPCRA program staff provides technical guidance to local units of government. Regional
Review Committees, review the SARA Title III elements contained in local government
emergency operations plans. Refer to the following link for more information:
http://www.epcra.state.mn.us/index.asp
2. Regional Review Committees
In July 1989, Minnesota Statutes Chapter 299K re-designated the Local Emergency Planning
Committees as Regional Review Committees (RRCs) under the responsibility of HSEM. The
primary duty of a RRC is to review the emergency operations plans (EOPs) of the political
jurisdictions in its district, in accord with the state’s multi-year planning/exercising cycle (see
Section V.A.1). RRCs review EOPs to determine if they adequately address the required SARA
Title III planning elements, as identified in Minnesota’s Local Emergency Operations Plan
Crosswalk (MNWALK). When reviewing EOPs, RRCs note deficiencies and offer suggestions
regarding plan improvements. The EPCRA/SARA requirements are identified by an asterisk (*)
in the MNWALK to assist the reviewers. These EPCRA/SARA Title III items form the basis of
an approved hazardous materials emergency plan for every county and municipality in
Minnesota. To view a copy of the current MNWALK, click on the following link:
http://www.epcra.state.mn.us/emer_plan/index.asp
Each city or county with a hazardous materials facility in their jurisdiction should have the 18
MNWALK items identified by an asterisk (*) in their plan. Refer to the following link for more
information:
http://www.epcra.state.mn.us/epcra_info/Docs/RRC_SARAGuidanceDocument.pdf.
Each RRC, with the exception of the Metro Region, has nine members representing emergency
response organizations, facilities regulated under the law, and the public. Applicants for RRC
membership apply to the Emergency Planning Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA)
Program. RRCs review membership applications and make recommendations to the EPCRA
Program. The EPCRA Program reviews both the application and the recommendation before
taking action on the appointment.
iii. State Fire Marshal
The state Fire Marshal Division assists local governments, in coordination with HSEM, to obtain
firefighting and rescue response assistance during an emergency through implementation of the
Minnesota Fire and Rescue Mutual Aid Plan. This division also provides technical expertise and
help with the coordination of local fire and rescue emergency response operations. The Office of
Pipeline Safety will assist HSEM in the response to hazardous materials incidents.
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iv. State Patrol
The State Patrol Division is responsible for law enforcement and traffic control, National
Warning System communication assistance, Capitol Complex Security Division assistance, and
operating radio console in the State Emergency Operations Center, if necessary. This division
also assists HSEM in the responses to hazardous materials incidents.
v. Emergency Communication Network
Police, fire, state, federal, and private responders typically do not share radio frequencies and
cannot communicate with each other in a major incident without using an established and
activated emergency channel. The Division of Emergency Communication Networks within
DPS assists in establishing emergency channels for use in a major incident by local units of
government. To find more information on Emergency Communication Networks, refer to
Section IV.D.
c. Role of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is the state agency authorized to respond to
most agricultural chemical incidents or releases under MN Statutes Chapters 18B, 18C, 18D and
18E. Refer to Appendix 10 for links and further information. For state response to oil and
hazardous substance incidents, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is the lead
agency.
The MDA’s agricultural chemical emergency incident response staff consists of a four-person
team based in St. Paul. This team rotates on-call responsibilities and is on hand to immediately
respond to agricultural chemical incidents. Additional emergency response support is provided
by eleven regional MDA agricultural chemical investigation staff members located in outstate
Minnesota. The on-call team can dispatch these staff members to provide initial emergency
response and guidance to local law enforcement and fire departments as well as responsible
parties. Other MDA support staff includes soil scientists, hydrogeologists, and agronomists
located in both St. Paul and outstate.
In response to a spill event, the MDA will work in support of the local responders. When the
incident transitions from public safety concerns to environmental protection, the MDA will then
oversee the responsible party’s cleanup efforts. During large incidents the MDA will work either
as the lead or in support of the lead state agency in the incident command (IC) structure.
When activated to an agricultural chemical spill the MDA can assist the IC with:
Technical expertise on the behavior of chemicals in air, water, and soil
Collection and laboratory analysis of media samples
Environmental consequences of various response alternatives
Coordination of all state agency response efforts
Public media outreach services
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The MDA on-call staff also has authority to access emergency funds from the state ―Superfund‖
when the party responsible for the incident is unknown or refuses to respond to or cleanup the
incident. The Agricultural Chemical Response and Reimbursement Account (ACRRA) also has
funds available to reimburse the responsible party for cleanup costs associated with agricultural
chemicals.
Other MDA divisions have responsibility for food safety, animal disease outbreaks, control, and
carcass disposal, dairy and meat inspection, and exotic pest control and are trained in the
Incident Command System.
d. Role of the Minnesota Department of Health
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is responsible for ensuring statewide health
protection services following major incidents. MDH has primary responsibilities for many
public health activities and plays a coordinating or supporting role with other public and private
sector activities in response and recovery phases. Activities may include providing guidance on
protective actions and medical assistance, providing advice and technical assistance on the
delivery of health protection services, assessing long-term health implications of human
exposure to hazards, coordinating public information and communications related to health risks,
determining the potential for epidemic conditions, and establishing protocols for managing
health consequences into the future.
If requested and as resources permit, MDH staff may support local responders, local public
health and healthcare providers, and/or state agency partners to assure public health protection
following incidents that involve environmental hazards. For example, in conjunction with local
health agencies, MDH staff may:
Provide health protection advice for risk management decision makers and on-scene
personnel regarding site decontamination (e.g., health-based input into cleanup goals
or clearance criteria) and management of debris contaminated with hazardous
materials. Guidance may include plans for sampling environmental media to
characterize the nature and extent of contamination and qualitative assessment of
potential health risks and consequences of various response alternatives;
Provide public health laboratory staff and testing facilities for identification and
analysis of potentially hazardous biological, chemical or radiological contaminants in
environmental media. Laboratory staff also provide guidance for sampling
environmental media or collecting clinical samples from exposed persons/victims for
identifying unknown substances, characterizing contamination, confirming
presumptive field results and estimating human exposures;
Determine appropriate health-based criteria for measured contamination levels and
overall safety conditions prior to re-occupancy;
Ensure safety of food supplies by providing technical support to the impacted
community, including regulated food, beverage and lodging facilities;
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Ensure safety of potable water supplies. MDH will also work with the system owner
and others to assess the need for an alternate supply and provide technical assistance
as needed;
Make kits available for testing impacted private wells and provide technical advice to
well owners as appropriate;
Review cleanup of an accident/incident site to ensure public health protection;
Coordinate mental/behavioral health services for traumatized victims;
Coordinate handling and disposition of deceased victims in a mass fatality incident;
Coordinate sharing of health-related information to local public health practitioners,
regulated parties, and healthcare providers;
Communicate health-related information to impacted populations, the general public
and the media including addressing questions and concerns about possible impacts to
health; and
Coordinate or advise on long-term follow up for exposed responder or victim
populations.
MDH resources can be requested via the Minnesota Duty Officer or by contacting the on-call
Point of Contact for the MDH Office of Emergency Preparedness at 651-201-5735. Local
emergency planners are urged to include local (city or county) public health officials in their
planning activities. Refer to the following website for more information on the MDH Office of
Emergency Preparedness: http://www.health.state.mn.us/oep/index.html
e. Role of 55th Civil Support Team- Minnesota National Guard
Unique to the National Guard and mandated by law, the first Civil Support Team (CST) was
created in 2000 and now each state and US territory has at least one CST. Their mission is to
support the Governor and Incident Commanders. Because these specialized teams are
indispensable to homeland defense, a CST never deploys overseas – they can operate only within
US states and territories. Teams are made up of Army and Air National Guard members who
work under the state’s Governor. Team members receive hundreds of hours of high-tech training
in order to do their very specialized jobs.
In Minnesota, the 55th Civil Support Team may act as a first responder during an incident. CST
members, who all must live within one hour of their unit, race to the site of the incident. A
portable command unit is likely to arrive on the scene first. The Incident Commander (IC)
together with local law enforcement officials assesses the situation. The IC calls in his
operations, communications, survey, medical, and administrative/logistics team members.
After visually evaluating what the threat appears to be, the team assesses the hazard, which could
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be chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear in nature. The CST stays in constant
communication with civilian and military authorities throughout the incident.
Once the threat is identified, the CST helps community responders determine the best way to
manage the situation. The decision could be to evacuate all people and animals from the area, to
divert traffic away from the area, or to ensure people stay indoors until the danger has passed.
The CST is concerned about health and safety, resolving the immediate threat, and supporting
civil authorities, while the FBI collects evidence that will be used to prosecute those responsible
for the incident.
The 55th Civil Support Team is collocated on the Minnesota Air National Guard’s 133rd Airlift
Wing base near Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
f. Role of Minnesota Department of Transportation
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT), Office of Freight and Commercial
Vehicle Operations, has four Hazardous Materials Specialists that respond to transportation
related hazardous materials incidents. Mn/DOT hazmat specialists are dispatched by the
Minnesota Duty Officer, and one person is on-call at all times.
In the event of a transportation emergency, Mn/DOT hazmat specialists work with other state
agency staff to coordinate with the incident commander, and be part of the Incident Command
System. Mn/DOT responders work in support of the local responders, and coordinate their
activities with the needs of the local responders. Mn/DOT hazmat specialists can assist with:
Design and construction of hazmat packaging, including cargo tanks;
Procedures for off-loading and transfer of hazmat from damaged containers to
recovery units;
Use of safety equipment such as emergency remote shutoffs on cargo tanks and
portable tanks; and
Uprighting rolled-over trucks and trailers.
Mn/DOT maintains a database of hazardous materials shippers and carriers, and has access to
similar federal data. This information can be used to identify and contact the responsible parties
in an incident. These databases are also used to contact other carriers that may assist in cleanup
and recovery.
Hazmat responders also coordinate activities with other Mn/DOT divisions and districts. They
will contact department maintenance staff to facilitate road closures or restrictions when needed
as well as the DOT permits office to facilitate movement of large equipment needed for a
recovery effort. Mn/DOT’s Emergency Management section will be contacted to coordinate
statewide department activities. Mn/DOT has mapped its storm sewer system in the
Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area, and hazmat staff can access this data from their vehicles.
Mn/DOT hazmat specialists are on the Minnesota State Patrol radio system, and can contact that
agency for any needed assistance.
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IV.B.4. Federal Authorities
a. National Response System and Policy
The National Response System (NRS) is the mechanism for coordinating response actions by all
levels of government in support of the local incident commander and/or state on-scene
coordinator (SOSC) or federal on-scene coordinator (FOSC). The NRS is composed of the NRT,
RRTs, FOSCs, Area Committees, and Special Teams and related support entities. The NRS
functions as an incident command system (ICS) under the direction of the FOSC. Refer to the
NCP document in the following website for more information:
http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_99/40cfr300_99.html. Appendix E (Sections 2.0
and 3.0) to Part 300 of the NCP final rule outlines the components and responsibilities of the
NRS.
i. Priorities of the National Response System
The NRS specifies that the highest priority during response efforts is to protect the safety of
human life. This specification applies to both specific search and rescue efforts near a discharge
and also to the safety of response personnel more generally. The second priority identified by
the NRS is stabilization, which involves securing the source of the spill and/or removing the
remaining material from the container (i.e., vessel, tank, pipeline). Stabilization prevents
additional oil spillage, reduces the need for follow-up response actions, and minimizes adverse
environmental impacts.
ii. Components of the National Response System
The NRS is the mechanism for coordinating response actions by all levels of government in
support of the OSC. The NRS organization is divided into national, regional, and area levels.
The national level consists of the National Response Team (NRT), the National Strike Force
Coordination Center (NSFCC), and the National Response Center (NRC). The regional level is
comprised of the Regional Response Team (RRT) while the area level is made up of the SOSC
and FOSC, local responders, special teams, and area committees.
On the regional level, the RRT provides the appropriate regional mechanism for development
and coordination of state and federal preparedness activities before a response action is taken and
for coordination of assistance and advice during response actions. The area level of the NRS
consists of the FOSC and SOSC, local responders, and the Area Committees, which prepare the
Area Contingency Plan (ACP) for their designated areas. In addition, the NRS recognizes that
special teams, such as the Scientific Support Coordinator (SSC), Environmental Response Team
(ERT), National Strike Force (NSF), National Pollution Funds Center (NPFC), and District
Response Groups (DRG), may be utilized for an area response effort.
When an oil discharge exceeds the response capability of the region in which it occurs, transects
regional boundaries, or involves a substantial threat to the public health or welfare, considerable
amounts of property, or substantial threats to natural resources, the NRT will be activated as an
emergency response team. This is an extraordinarily rare event. The NRT coordinates national
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preparedness to respond to a major discharge of oil that is beyond regional capabilities. The
NRC is located at USCG Headquarters and is the single point of contact for all pollution
incidents reporting. The NSFCC provides information on available Coast Guard oil spill
response equipment.
b. Role of Federal On-Scene Coordinators and the Regional Response Team
The federal on-scene coordinator (FOSC) is the federal official pre-designated by the EPA for
inland areas and by the United States Coast Guard (USCG) for coastal areas. Although there are
no coastal areas in this Sub-area, USCG has jurisdiction over spills from commercial vessels.
This plan covers both the USCG and the EPA responsibilities. The FOSC coordinates all federal
containment, removal, and disposal efforts, and resources during an incident. The FOSC is also
the point of contact for the coordination of federal efforts with those of the local response
community.
The Region 5 RRT maintains the Region 5 RCP/ACP and has both state and federal agency
representation. EPA and USCG co-chair the RRT. Like the NRT, the RRT is a planning, policy,
and coordinating body, and does not respond directly to the scene of an incident. The RRT
provides assistance as requested by the FOSC during an incident. RRTs may also provide
assistance to state and local governments in preparedness, planning, and training for emergency
response.
The FOSC also has access to a variety of other federal resources. A complete list of special
teams and other assistance available to the FOSC in listed in the National Contingency Plan
(NCP). Refer to the following website for more information:
http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_99/40cfr300_99.html
i. Environmental Protection Agency Environmental Response Team
The EPA Environmental Response Team (ERT), based in Edison, NJ, has expertise in treatment
technology, biology, chemistry, hydrology, geology, and engineering. The ERT can provide
access to special decontamination equipment and advise the FOSC in hazard evaluation, risk
assessment, multimedia sampling and analysis, on-site safety, cleanup techniques, water supply
decontamination, application of dispersants, environmental assessment, degree of cleanup
required, and disposal of contaminated material. The ERT also provides response training.
ii. National Strike Force Coordination Center
The National Strike Force Coordination Center (NSFCC) is authorized as the National Response
Unit required under the Oil Pollution Act, and has responsibilities that include administering the
U.S. Coast Guard Strike Teams, maintaining response equipment inventories and logistic
networks, and conducting a national exercise program. The NSFCC can provide the following
support to the FOSC: technical assistance and equipment for spill response, assistance in
coordinating resources in support of the FOSC during oil spill response, Area Contingency Plan
review, coordination of spill response resources information, coordination of pollution response
exercises, and inspection of district response equipment.
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iii. U.S. Coast Guard Strike Teams
The three USCG Strike Teams (Atlantic, Gulf, and West) provide trained personnel and
specialized equipment to assist the FOSC in spill response training, stabilizing and containing the
spill, and monitoring or directing the response actions of the responsible parties or contractors.
The FOSC may contact the team directly for assistance.
iv. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
1. Scientific Support Coordinator
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Scientific Support Coordinator
(SSC), based in Cleveland, OH, can provide spill trajectory information, chemical hazard
assessment, safety and health recommendations, environmental sensitivity assessments, and
logistics and administration. (See Appendix 9 Section B.4. for contact information.)
2. Weather Service
The NOAA Weather Service forecast offices are operated 24-hours a day and primarily provide
weather forecasts and hydrologic information. (See Appendix 9 Section B.4. for contact
information.)
v. Occupational Safety and Health Administration
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducts safety and health
inspections of hazardous waste sites to ensure that its employees are protected and to determine
compliance with its regulations. OSHA provides the FOSC with advice, guidance, and
assistance regarding hazards to persons involved in removal or control of oil or chemical spills
and in the precautions necessary to prevent endangerment of their health and safety. For more
information about OSHA standards, refer to Section IV.E.1.
IV.B.5. Multi-Agency Response and Planning Groups
a. Role of Regional Hazmat Response Teams and Chemical Assessment Teams
The Hazardous Materials Regional Response Team Program consists of ten Chemical
Assessment Teams (CAT) and four Emergency Response Teams (ERT) under contract with the
Department of Public Safety. These teams are strategically located throughout the state to
provide an immediate response to hazardous materials emergencies threatening public safety.
Locations include cities of Moorhead, Grand Rapids, Duluth, Saint Cloud, Marshall, Spring Lake
Park (North Metro team), Hopkins, Mankato, Saint Paul, and Rochester. The CAT is a five-
person team, highly trained in Hazardous Materials Response and equipped to provide local
authorities with a rapid assessment of the situation. Teams are the first line of defense in
assisting with evacuation recommendations, air monitoring, and mitigation. The CATs carry
computers, computer modeling equipment, portable weather stations, gas detection equipment,
chemical reference books, and a complete decontamination station. The CATs are dispatched to
a hazardous material incident by the Minnesota state Duty Officer, upon the request of local
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officials on the scene, or by the Commissioner of Public Safety. Once on the scene, the
Chemical Assessment Teams will operate under the Minnesota Incident Management System
(see Section IV.C.) within a hazardous materials branch that will report directly back to the
operations chief or the Incident Commander. The Chemical Assessment Teams do not have the
authority to take command and control of the incident. Their mission is to support local
authorities by providing technical assistance and hazardous materials mitigation as necessary.
The Chemical Assessment Teams are prohibited from conducting remedial cleanup of a
hazardous materials incident.
b. Role of Sub-area Committee
The Minneapolis/St. Paul Sub-area Committee was formed and functions under the authority
granted by the Region 5 Area Committee. The sub-area committee includes representatives from
counties and cities within the boundaries of the sub-area, EPA Region 5, EPA Region 5 OSC,
MPCA, Minnesota DPS, MDNR, MDA, MDH, Mn/DOT, USCG, USFWS and industry.
c. Role of CAER-Type Groups: Bringing Industry and Government Together
CAER stands for Community Awareness and Emergency Response. CAER-type groups
typically have members from both the industry and government organizations in an area. Their
activities may include arranging training and exercises for the members, developing shared
equipment caches and mutual aid pacts, and area planning. A primary benefit of a CAER-type
group is that it allows emergency planners and emergency responders to meet and network for
mutual benefit. A secondary benefit is to show community members that industry and
responders are preparing together for catastrophic accidents.
In this Sub-area, there is one fully functioning CAER-type organization (see the Wakota CAER
description below). Other CAER-type organizations, such as North Metro CAER (covering
Fridley and river communities to the north), and Metro CAER (primarily focused on
Minneapolis) have become inactive. A statewide TRANSCAER for trucking, rail, and pipeline
companies is inactive. A Minnesota Pipeline-CAER Association provides pipeline awareness
training for officials and responders along their pipeline routes. The association serves to
collectively provide pipeline safety information to Minnesota emergency officials, including
local fire, law enforcement and others through the enhanced awareness of pipeline emergencies,
member resources available to respond to a pipeline emergency and a sharing of emergency
response capabilities. For more information refer to the Minnesota Pipeline CAER Association
website at: http://www.minnesotacaer.com/.
The Sub-area Committee encourages industries and communities to engage in CAER-type
coordination for mutual benefit. CAER-type organizations could focus on a geographic area,
could have members handling a particular chemical like oil or chlorine, or could be in a particular
industry, e.g. railroads.
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i. Wakota Community Awareness and Emergency Response
The Wakota CAER (http://www.wakotacaer.org/) is a nonprofit organization in southern
Washington and northern Dakota counties. The organization helps its members and the
surrounding communities achieve a high level of emergency preparedness for natural disasters,
potential fires and explosions, chemical release emergencies, and other major hazards. Wakota
CAER members include the metro area’s most significant petroleum and chemical facilities,
refineries, and pipelines and has strong public organization involvement.
Wakota CAER recognizes most companies that store or transport oil or hazardous material are
prepared to respond to typical spills that they may have. However, no Minnesota facility is
equipped to manage a catastrophic oil spill that reaches the river. To prepare for potential river
spills, some of the Wakota CAER members banded together to form the Mississippi River Spill
Response Cooperative. The cooperative facilitates mutual aid assistance between members
during response to oil spills on the Mississippi River, Minnesota River, and St. Croix River in the
Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area. Partner organizations in the cooperative have agreed to assist to
the extent that they are able.
Members of the Wakota CAER Spill Response Cooperative bought and have access to nine
equipment caches that contain thousands of feet of oil spill containment boom and other spill
equipment. Cooperative members can use the equipment for actual response and for training.
These jointly owned caches of equipment are unique in Minnesota. Eight of the equipment
caches are strategically located along the Mississippi River between St. Paul and Hastings. The
ninth cache is located on the St. Croix River. Shoreline foliage camouflages the dry freight
containers that can be accessed from land or by water.
IV.B.6. Role of Natural Resource Trustees
When a spill occurs, damage to the ecosystem is unavoidable. However, impacts can be
minimized through proper planning and coordination with federal and state natural resource
trustees both before and during a spill. Consultation and coordination with natural resource
managers during the pre-spill planning phase is essential in identifying and understanding
potential natural resource concerns and issues as a result of a spill. Natural resource managers,
emergency responders, and potentially responsible parties continue to work together in pre-spill
evaluations of environmentally sensitive areas throughout the Minneapolis/St. Paul Sub-area to
identify site-specific response strategies to minimize resource impacts. Consultation and
coordination during a spill is also essential to ensure that site-specific resource concerns are
addressed. Following a spill, natural resource trustees may have the additional responsibility of
assessing injury to the environment through the Natural Resource Damage Assessment (NRDA)
process (for more information, refer to Section IV.J.). A NRDA is typically initiated while
response activities are still in progress.
Specific responsibilities of state and federal natural resource agencies in the Minneapolis/St. Paul
Sub-area are as follows:
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a. Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MN DNR) is co-trustee with the Minnesota
Pollution Control Agency for the natural resources of the state of Minnesota, as declared by the
Governor, and a co-trustee with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service concerning the
management of migratory waterfowl. The MN DNR is charged with control of all public lands,
parks, timber, waters, minerals, and wildlife of the state. This includes the protection,
preservation, and propagation of the fish and wildlife of the state. In response to a spill event,
MN DNR personnel (conservation officers, biologists, and managers) have some of the
following responsibilities:
Notify all necessary MN DNR personnel and establish a response protocol describing
the role of responders.
Coordinate effort with other responding trustees, such as MPCA and the USFWS.
Provide responders with specific fish and wildlife habitat information within the
seven-county Sub-area concerning all lakes, streams, wetlands, and rivers. The MN
DNR will also consult with the responders as to the best locations for staging and
recovery areas as well as access points.
Provide responders with critical habitat information for state-listed threatened and
endangered species as well as information on sensitive natural communities and
special concern species found in the Sub-area.
Provide responders with technical assistance and expertise on potential effects of oil
and hazardous substances on fish and wildlife and their habitats.
Coordinate wildlife rescue and rehabilitation efforts in cooperation with the USFWS.
Assess damages to natural resources during (as circumstances allow) and after a spill.
Data acquired would be used to determine the extent of damage to natural resources,
to develop restoration or replacement strategies, and to develop and submit a claim
for damages to the RP.
b. United States Department of the Interior
i. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Within the Sub-area, the USFWS is responsible for the management of migratory birds (co-
trustee with the Minnesota DNR), federally-listed endangered and threatened species, and the
Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge (NWR). The National Wildlife Refuge boundaries,
within the Sub-area, approximate a non-contiguous 1 to 1.5 mile buffer zone on either side of the
Minnesota River through portions of Scott, Hennepin, and Dakota counties. During a response,
local USFWS personnel (biologists, law enforcement officers, and refuge managers) have the
following responsibilities:
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Ensure notification of all necessary USFWS personnel, and establish a response
protocol delineating roles of each USFWS office. Coordination protocol with the
MN DNR and other resource agencies will also be established.
Provide the responders with specific fish and wildlife habitat information within the
Minnesota Valley NWR along the Minnesota River. USFWS will also provide
recommendations for preventing or minimizing spill impacts to the NWR, as well as
consult on the best locations for response staging areas and access points within the
NWR area.
Provide the responders with critical habitat information for federally-listed threatened
and endangered species. USFWS will also provide recommendations for preventing
or minimizing spill impacts to these species, as well as advise on the best locations
for response staging areas and access points in the vicinity of endangered species
critical habitat.
Provide the responders with important fish and wildlife habitat information in other
locations within the Sub-area (in coordination with the MN DNR, National Park
Service (NPS), and other resource agencies).
Provide the responders with technical assistance and expertise on potential effects of
oil on fish and wildlife and their habitats or other sensitive environments that can be
found in the impacted area.
Provide the responders with assistance in wildlife rescue and rehabilitation efforts (in
conjunction with MN DNR). See Section IV.F.3. on Oiled Wildlife response. NOTE:
It is critical that properly licensed and adequately qualified rehabilitators be contacted
as soon as it is determined that such services are necessary. The USFWS and the MN
DNR have joint responsibility for overseeing any activity that involves the handling
of wildlife. Further, such activity may significantly contribute to the NRDA
responsibilities of the trustees. Therefore, any decisions to rescue and rehabilitate
oiled and injured wildlife during a spill response must be made in coordination with
the USFWS and the MN DNR.
Initiate a NRDA in accordance with Section IV. J. of this plan, if applicable. Such
activity usually involves acquiring data both during and after a spill event to
document: (a) evidence of the oil in water, sediments, soil, and organisms, (b) effects
on fish, wildlife, and/or their habitat, (c) exposure pathways, and (d) the potential
need to undertake emergency restoration efforts to prevent or reduce the immediate
migration of oil onto or into a trust resource. Because initiation of NRDA activities
may be identical to those conducted as part of the response, all sampling and
fieldwork conducted by the natural resource agencies should be coordinated with the
lead response agency.
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ii. National Park Service
Mississippi National River and Recreation Area
The 72 miles of the Mississippi River between the confluence of the Crow River and the Dakota-
Goodhue County line is designated as the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area
(MNRRA). Management of this unit of the national park system is facilitated and coordinated by
the National Park Service (NPS). The MNRRA also includes the lower four miles of the
Minnesota River between the Interstate-494 Bridge and the confluence of the Minnesota and
Mississippi Rivers.
NPS land ownership and regulatory authority within the MNRRA is limited to approximately 35
acres of the 54,000 acres within the park corridor and is distributed among several islands and
one upland parcel throughout the area. If a spill impacts or threatens the Recreation Area, the
NPS may serve as a point of contact to alert affected partner agencies. During a response, NPS
personnel from the MNRRA office in St. Paul and other NPS offices, as indicated, have the
following responsibilities:
Ensure notification of all necessary NPS personnel, and establish a response protocol
delineating the roles of NPS staff. Coordination protocol with other agencies also
will be established.
Identify any lands owned by the NPS that are potentially threatened by the spill.
Provide the responders with specific information about those lands and associated
resources.
Issue Special Use Permits as necessary for any emergency removal operations or
cleanup actions on NPS lands.
Cooperate with other agencies to identify additional resources needed to address the
spill incident. If necessary, seek additional support from other NPS offices to assist
with the incident.
If applicable, initiate a NRDA as it relates to resources impacted on NPS lands.
St. Croix National Scenic Riverway
The St. Croix River is a component of the National Wild and Scenic River System. The upper
St. Croix River above Taylors Falls, Minnesota was designated by Congress in 1968, while the
lower St. Croix River from Taylors Falls to Prescott, Wisconsin was designated by Congress in
1972. The St. Croix forms the eastern boundary of the Sub-area from the Chisago/Washington
County line southward to its confluence with the Mississippi River at Prescott, Wisconsin, a
distance of approximately 42 miles.
The NPS has jurisdiction over the Riverway from the northern city limits of Stillwater upstream
to its headwaters. The Riverway is managed as a unit of the national park system. Minnesota
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and Wisconsin have jurisdiction over the twenty-five mile stretch from Stillwater to the
Mississippi. Within the Sub-area, the NPS owns 1,125 acres in fee, and 1,770 acres of scenic
easement along the Riverway. These totals include islands and lands on both sides of the river.
In the event of a spill, NPS personnel would have the same responsibilities as outlined above in
the section on the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area.
c. Tribes
i. Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Native American Tribe
The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux (Dakota) Community is a federally recognized Indian tribe
formally organized under federal reservation status in 1969. Tribal lands are located in Prior
Lake and Shakopee, Minnesota. As a sovereign government, the Community provides a
multitude of services to its members, including health and dental care, social services, a full
range of educational offerings, land administration, and public works services. In 2002 the
SMSC opened a fire department, Mdewakanton Emergency Services, which responds to an
average of 200 calls each month. With a response time of two minutes or less to anywhere on
the reservation, the department is equipped to handle virtually any emergency. Firefighters
control and extinguish fires; handle hazardous materials incidents; conduct water, ice, rope, high
angle, and confined space rescues; and respond to vehicular accidents. See
http://www.shakopeedakota.org/index.html for more information.
ii. Prairie Island Indian Community
Prairie Island Indian Community is located in southeastern Minnesota along the wooded shores
of the Mississippi and Vermillion Rivers. The Community provides specialized services such as
emergency preparedness. The Community members work together to identify and resolve
community problems. See http://www.prairieisland.org/index.html for more information.
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IV.C. Incident Command System------------------------------------------------------- IV-C-2
IV.C.1. Role of the Incident Commander --------------------------------- IV-C-2
IV.C.2. Evolution of Command in an Oil or Hazmat Incident-------- IV-C-3
IV.C.3. Unified Command ---------------------------------------------------- IV-C-3
IV.C.4. Commands During Long Term Cleanup ------------------------ IV-C-4
IV.C.5. Joint Information Center ------------------------------------------- IV-C-5
IV.C.6. Volunteers -------------------------------------------------------------- IV-C-6
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IV.C. Incident Command System
Oil spill and hazardous materials incidents require quick and efficient response from local,
county, state, and federal personnel from fire, police, and environmental agencies, and from all
private parties involved, including the responsible person or company, contractors, and
laboratories. With numerous organizations involved in a response effort, there is potential for
chaos, confusion, turf battles, and danger to the public's safety and the environment. However,
there is also a great opportunity for cooperation and coordination. One way to organize
cooperative efforts is the use of an Incident Management System, also referred to as an Incident
Command System (ICS). This approach is intended to maximize effectiveness and minimize
confusion. The state of Minnesota and local agencies operate under the National Incident
Management System (NIMS). Figure 5 outlines the ICS command structure. Command
Systems are designed to:
Develop mutual objectives, priorities, and strategies, and establish links in
communication and reporting.
Increase the Incident Commander’s management capabilities by efficiently
organizing the roles and responsibilities of responders from various agencies.
Accommodate incidents of varying size and complexity, and provide flexibility in
adjusting to the changing demands as an incident progresses.
IV.C.1. Role of the Incident Commander
All ICS protocols around the country have an individual who is in overall command of the
response to an incident. This individual is called the Incident Commander (IC). Depending on
the incident, the IC may be a fire chief, a sheriff, a state or federal official, or an official of a
private company. The IC is responsible for assessing hazards, planning a response, directing the
response, assuring safety, and all other response functions.
For a very small incident it is possible that one or a few people could do all of the response
functions necessary. However, as an incident grows in size and/or complexity, it becomes
necessary for an Incident Commander to delegate response tasks to other individuals. The five
basic response functions in NIMS are:
Command: assigning and coordinating actions, including those regarding safety,
public information, and liaison with other organizations.
Planning: determining hazards and possible response strategies and tracking the
progress of response operations.
Operations: carrying out the response.
Logistics: arranging for equipment and personnel in response activities.
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Finance: tracking and paying for response resources.
Figure 5. Incident Command Response Functions
Command
Safety
Liaison
Public Information
Planning Operations Logistics Finance
IV.C.2. Evolution of Command in an Oil or Hazmat Incident
Incidents typically unfold over distinct but overlapping phases, reflecting a progression in
response operations and priorities. Generally, the initial concern during spill response is public
safety. During this phase, the local police or fire officials are in charge of the incident. The role
of other responding agencies is to support the public safety response as requested by the Incident
Commander, or to remain clear of the incident scene.
Local public safety responders rarely retain the Incident Command past the initial public safety
phase. As a spill’s immediate threats to public safety are controlled, greater attention is given to
environmental response and long-term cleanup, especially to the spill’s potential long-term
environmental and public health effects. In an environmental cleanup, the ―spiller‖ is required to
organize and carry out the response. The Government is authorized to assume control of the
response if the responsible party (RP) fails to respond adequately. Except in an emergency, both
the state and federal government attempt to work with the RP to improve private response efforts
before assuming control.
Because oil and hazardous materials incidents involve many players and change through time,
many organizations have legitimate responsibilities and roles in the response action; some are
support players, while others have a command role. Rarely is one person or organization directly
responsible for all aspects of a response to an oil or hazardous materials incident.
IV.C.3. Unified Command
A very large fire, a civil disturbance, or an oil or hazmat incident may involve responders from
many different organizations, each responding according to their own responsibilities and
authorities. In these types of incidents there is seldom one person who can take overall
command. Because of that, the concept of ―Unified Command‖ has evolved for incidents that
cross jurisdictional lines.
The Minneapolis/St. Paul Sub-area uses a Unified Command System for responding to incidents
that cross many jurisdictions. Unified command also may be used when a public safety hazard
(the responsibility of local officials) and an environmental hazard (the responsibility of the
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private company involved and the appropriate state or federal officials) exist. During an
incident, parties may agree to operate by unified command if several qualified parties have
legitimate command roles. Unified command is not command by committee, but rather is a
mechanism for coordination, cooperation, and communication, in which each party is allowed to
operate in its appropriate sphere of command.
Under Unified Command, the ―Incident Commander‖ box on a response organization chart, such
as that in Figure 6, is replaced by a ―Unified Command‖ box. Several organizations share the
same command responsibilities described for ICS. In addition, the senior responders for each
organization meet and:
Agree to act in concert, or at least to coordinate;
Agree on objectives, priorities, and strategies;
Recognize each others’ roles and responsibilities; and
Establish communication lines and methods.
Any single organization’s command influence typically grows or shrinks as the incident evolves
and as its area of responsibility and expertise come into or out of play. Often the Unified
Command group may appoint a single person to carry out the command decisions of the Unified
Command group. The rest of the response functions (planning, operations, logistics, and
finance) usually will also be ―unified‖ by mingling responders of the various organizations
together. This unified command and response generally extends through the period where
significant public safety hazards remain. When public safety hazards are controlled, command
may evolve beyond unified command.
IV.C.4. Commands During Long-Term Cleanup
In an oil or hazmat incident, the long-term cleanup response may extend over many hours, days,
or even years. The Responsible Party must plan, propose, organize, and pay for the long-term
cleanup response. The Government’s role is to oversee the RP’s response, to order changes in
inadequate responses, and ultimately to approve the adequacy of the RP’s response. The single or
unified command ICS models do not adequately describe this relationship between government
and RPs.
The Minneapolis/St. Paul Sub-area will utilize NIMS for the long-term cleanup phase of an
incident. The RP will be expected to organize their response along the concepts of NIMS, and
will have a person in charge of their overall response. This person will be the RP’s Incident
Commander. The company will be expected to have a NIMS-type organization structure.
The government agency overseeing the RP’s response will have a person or persons in charge of
that oversight. The MPCA usually refers to such a person as the Oversight Commander; the
federal government usually uses the term On-Scene Coordinator. If there is more than one
government agency doing the oversight (for example, local, state, and federal) they will
coordinate the oversight in accordance with the principles of unified command. If the incident is
a large one, the Oversight Commander may have many governmental employees or contractors
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assisting in the oversight. If so, they will be organized into planning, operations, logistics, and
finance functions per NIMS.
The RP’s Incident Commander and the government’s Oversight Commander will meet and agree
on cleanup response objectives and priorities. The government’s Oversight Commander will
typically determine the cleanup target and schedule. The two commanders meet frequently to
update each other on cleanup progress and to update objectives and schedules. Significant
problems identified within the ranks of either organization are discussed and resolved. Formal
approvals for actions like the disposal of debris or burning off an oil spill are made from
commander to commander.
IV.C.5. Joint Information Center
A Joint Information Center (JIC) can be set up for major oil and hazardous material incidents
where as local, state, federal responders and other parties agree on facts and information
regarding the response. The JIC is the single point to co-locate group of representatives from
agencies and organizations to handle public information needs and help control rumors. The JIC
structure is designed to work equally well for large or small situations and can expand or contract
to meet the needs of the incident. Under the Incident Command/Unified Command systems
(ICS/UCS), the JIC is led by the Information Officer (IO), named by the Incident Commander.
If information needs exceed the capacity of the local Public Information Officer, the Incident
Commander may also request an Information Officer from the state via the Minnesota Duty
Officer.
It is essential that the Emergency Public Information organization and activity be recognized as a
coherent system and emergency information be released from a single point to ensure
consistency and authenticity. Establishing a Joint Information Center (JIC) will avoid multiple
release points for information about the incident.
It is desirable that the public information representatives from all involved agencies join the lead
information officer in releasing information through a single coordination point. The IO has
three primary responsibilities:
Gathering incident data. This involves understanding how an ICS/UCS operates and
developing an effective method for obtaining up-to-date information from appropriate
ICS/UCS Sections.
Analyzing public perceptions of the response. This involves employing techniques
for obtaining community feedback to provide response agencies with insight into
community information needs, their expectations for the role to be played by the
response agencies, and the lessons to be learned from specific response efforts.
Informing the public. That is, serving as the source of accurate and comprehensive
information about the incident and the response to a specific set of audiences.
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Establishing a JIC, developing processes and procedures, and training staff on how to operate a
JIC effectively allow response organizations to be more proactive in responding to the
information needs of responders, the public, federal, state and local governments, foreign
governments, and industry. See http://www.nrt.org/ for more information on JIC model. A link
to the updated version of NRT JIC Model document is provided in Appendix 10.
IV.C.6. Volunteers
The willingness of volunteers, both technically trained and from the public at large, to assist in
responses is both recognized and appreciated. However, in most oil or hazardous substance
incidents, the possible role of volunteers will be extremely limited, and the burdens of liability,
training, and accounting for volunteers almost always will outweigh the benefits of engaging
them. In the limited cases where volunteer assistance is needed, volunteers must be properly
trained and integrated into the incident command structure. The volunteer management policy,
which should be in the applicable local emergency operation plan, will govern their involvement.
The local emergency plans are available from the County Emergency Managers (see HSEM
website for a complete County Emergency Manager contact list:
http://www.hsem.state.mn.us/countyem_listing_public.asp). For other state or local agency
phone numbers in the Sub-area see Appendix 9.
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Figure 6. Minnesota Incident Management System Command Structure
EXAMPLE EVOLUTION OF ICS FOR HAZMAT INCIDENT RESPONSE
Incident Commander Regulatory Responsibility
(usually local fire or
State and federal police official) Oversight Commander / On-Scene
Incident Commander (usually
government support local official from the company Coordinator* (state or federal
incident commander
Safety responsible for spill) overseer of company’s cleanup)
Responsible party * For large-scale
Public Information Safety Liasion incidents, the state or
supports local incident
federal Oversight
commander Commander may
Public Information Local support of cleanup
establish a secondary
ICS to organize their
Planning oversight functions.
Operations Logistics Finance Operations Planning Logistics Finance
Hazardous Evacuation Firefighting River
Equipment Personnel Soil Equipment Personnel
Materials Cleanup Excavation
Hazard Analysis Strategy Natural Resource Protection
Contracting Claims
Joint Public Safety and
Public Safety Phase Environmental Cleanup Phase Long Term Cleanup Phase
Incident Commander (usually local): Unified Command may be used during the Responsible Party’s Incident Commander and state or
transition period between the public safety and federal Oversight Commander:
• establishes objectives and priorities;
cleanup phases. • agree on objectives and priorities;
• understands roles and responsibilities;
• know each other’s roles and responsibilities;
• establishes an ICS structure and lines of Unified Command Group:
• establish lines of communication and methods of
communication; and
• agree to act together; reporting; and
• establishes strategy for response.
• agree on objectives, priorities, and strategy; • establish a strategy for response.
Other Responders (state, federal, private): • know each others’ roles and responsibilities; Responsible Party’s Incident Commander then:
• establish lines of communication; and • organizes company’s resources and contractors using
• provide resources, expertise or other support
• establish a structure for coordination using ICS. an ICS; and
to local Incident Commander;
• cleans up the site.
• advise the Incident Commander on objectives, Resources are then joined together under a Unified
priorities, rules and strategies; and Command ICS State or Federal Oversight Commander then:
• organizes state or federal resources to provide oversight
• may support the ICS in an auxiliary or a
and guidance of responsible party’s cleanup efforts;
primary role.
• oversees the cleanup; and
• assumes control of cleanup if necessary.
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IV.D. Communication --------------------------------------------------------------------- IV-D-2
IV.D.1. ARMER: 700/800 MHz Radio System --------------------------- IV-D-2
IV.D.2. Statewide Emergency Response Radio Frequencies ---------- IV-D-2
IV.D.3. Marine Band Frequencies ------------------------------------------ IV-D-3
IV.D.4. Cellular Phones ------------------------------------------------------- IV-D-3
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IV.D. Communication
Police, fire, state, federal, and private responders typically do not share radio frequencies and
cannot communicate with each other in a major incident without using an established and
activated emergency channel. The Division of Emergency Communication Networks within
DPS assists in establishing emergency channels for use in a major incident by local units of
government.
IV.D.1. ARMER: 700/800 MHz Radio System
The Department of Public Safety (DPS) has jointly worked with local and tribal governments
and non-governmental organizations to enable interoperable communications with systems such
as the Allied Radio Matrix for Emergency Response (ARMER) system in the Sub-area. The
ARMER Program manages the implementation of the 700/800 megahertz (MHz) shared digital
trunked radio communication system. The ARMER backbone is a robust, scalable, state-of-the-
art radio communications system that will be shared with every city, county, state agency, tribal
government, and non-government public safety entity operating in the state. The ARMER
system is the fundamental infrastructure necessary for emergency responders to achieve seamless
interoperable communications. In a multi-jurisdictional incident, the Incident Commander (IC)
will designate a talk group(s) for use in the incident. Thus it will be possible for police
commanders to communicate with fire commanders, and with public works supervisors, and with
state agency representatives. This interoperability will be important in a major spill response.
The ARMER system has been completed in the metro area and upon final statewide completion,
the ARMER system will support statewide operations, interoperability across state and national
borders, and be capable of supporting the National Incident Management System (NIMS)
requirements.
Specific arrangements for communication between public agencies, a responsible party, and
contractors will need to be established for each specific incident. This may be done either by
exchanging radios for the duration of the incident, or by utilizing an existing cache of 800 MHz
radios for public/private party communication, or by relying on face-to-face command post
communication.
If additional communication resources are needed in a major spill incident, contact the
Minnesota Duty Officer. In order to facilitate communication across the range of federal, state
and local responders, multi discipline interoperability channels has been designated for use.
These channels and/ or radio frequencies, described in the following sections, will be used as
resources to meet communication needs on an incident-by-incident basis.
IV.D.2. Statewide Emergency Response Radio Frequencies
The state of Minnesota Department of Public Safety communicates over the following radio
frequencies during incident response:
Statewide Firefighters 154.295 MHz
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Statewide Emergency Medical Systems 155.340 MHz
Statewide Law Enforcement 155.475 MHz
IV.D.3. Marine Band Frequencies
The U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Detachment in St. Paul, Minnesota uses four channels for
emergency marine communications:
Bridge to bridge navigation communications (e.g., pilot to bridge operator)
VHF channel 13 156.650 MHz
Distress and hailing, for emergency use only (marine equivalent to 911)
VHF channel 16 156.800 MHz
Coast Guard to civilian communication
VHF channel 22A 157.100 MHz
Coast Guard pollution communications (primarily used in spill response)
VHF30 channel 83A 157.175 MHz
IV.D.4. Cellular Phones
All responders having cellular phones must inform the Incident Command Center of their phone
number, name, and agency or company. Command may issue the phone list at its discretion.
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IV.E. Health and Safety
IV.E.1. Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Standards --------------------------------------------------------------- IV-E-2
IV.E.2. Site Safety -------------------------------------------------------------- IV-E-2
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IV.E. Health and Safety
IV.E.1. Occupational Safety and Health Administration Standards
Government employees and contract personnel involved in oil spill and hazardous material
response activities must comply with all applicable worker health and safety laws and
regulations. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Occupational
Safety and Health Division of the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (Minnesota
OSHA) regulate safety and health for employees involved in cleanup operations at uncontrolled
hazardous waste sites in Minnesota. The regulations also apply to both emergency response and
post-emergency cleanup for hazardous substance spills.
The definition of hazardous substances used in these regulations is much broader than that used
in the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA),
encompassing all CERCLA hazardous substances as well as Resources Conservation and
Recovery Act (RCRA) hazardous wastes and all DOT HAZMAT substances listed in 49 CFR
Part 172. Therefore, most oil materials and oil spill responses are covered by the OSHA and
Minnesota OSHA regulations. The rules cover employee protection during initial site
characterization and analysis, monitoring activities, materials handling activities, training, and
emergency response. All personnel involved in the cleanup of an uncontrolled hazardous waste
site must be trained according to 29 CFR 1910.120. Refer to the OSHA website for more
information: http://www.osha.gov.
IV.E.2. Site Safety
Vessel and facility owners or operators must ensure that all private response personnel,
volunteers, or casual laborers that they employ are trained to meet the OSHA standards for
emergency response operations promulgated in 29 CFR 1910.120 (see website links in Appendix
10). These requirements, commonly referred to as the HAZWOPER regulations, were
established to ensure the health and safety of personnel employed in hazardous substance
response and cleanup operations. Among other things, these regulations require the development
of site safety plans prior to the initiation of field response efforts. These plans should be
reviewed and enforced by the FOSC.
The regulations also require that personnel be provided with adequate training to perform their
jobs safely. This includes the fundamentals of site safety, which apply generally to personnel
working at hazardous waste sites. It further includes safety-conscious operational training for
particular jobs (e.g., methods of safe boom deployment from a boat). An ongoing training
program to reinforce and build upon previous training is also required (i.e., annual refresher
training). It is not necessary to conduct all training in one block of time, or restrict it to a single
training event.
29 CFR 1910.120(q)(6) (see website links in Appendix 10) lists five training levels for
employees who participate or are expected to participate in emergency response, including: First
Responder Awareness, First Responder Operations, Hazardous Material Technician, Hazardous
Material Specialist and On-Scene Incident Commander. Figure 7 outlines the general on-site
training requirements for emergency personnel as required by 29 CFR 1910.120
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Post-emergency response operations training involves the following:
Initial Training: This varies depending on the anticipated level of exposure and
amount of time the participants spend on site during response operations.
Management and Supervisory Training: On-site managers and supervisors directly
responsible for or who supervise employees engaged in hazardous waste operations
must have the same initial training as the personnel they supervise, as well as at least
8 hours additional training in hazardous waste operations management.
Refresher Training: Personnel must receive annual refresher training of sufficient
content and duration to maintain their competencies, or demonstrate competency in
those areas at least yearly.
Figure 8 outlines the general on-site training requirements for post emergency operations.
For further information regarding site and worker safety training requirements, refer to the
Training Reference for Oil Spill Response (the "Red Book" published in a cooperative
effort between the Department of Transportation, USCG, EPA, and Department of the Interior in
August 1994). This publication also provides more specific information concerning the training
and safety regulations of the above-mentioned agencies.
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Figure 7. Guide for On-Site Training Requirements for Emergency Response Personnel as Required by
29 CFR 1910.120
Must be fully qualified in accordance
YES
Supervisor in the with On-Scene Incident Commander
chain of command? and/or Management and
Supervisory Training
NO
Performs
advanced emergency
May be expected to YES Awareness level training and response operations, such as
perform emergency phase
annual refresher training containment or
operations?
hot zone work?
NO
NO YES
Performs unexpected, YES
special limited risk operations Safety and hazard
supporting emergency awareness briefing Emergency response Further training in
response operations? personnel that also accordance with
perform post-emergency First Responder
operations may require Operations,
hybrid training that is Technician, and/or
NO consistent with both Specialist level.
requirements
POST EMERGENCY
OPERATIONS
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Figure 8. Guide for On-Site Training Requirements for Post-Emergency Operations
as Required by 29 CFR 1910.120
Performs minimal 4-hours of training in management and For prolonged operations,
YES
exposure risk operations for supervisory training. Must be supervised continue to meet the
post-emergency response to by a qualified supervisor. minimal risk requirements.
oil spills ONLY?
NO
Performs
minimal exposure risk YES 24-hour training in accordance with hazards
operations for post-emergency
present on site. May be combined with
response to HAZMAT
Emergency Response training.
incidents?
NO
Regular response
personnel and/or site workers YES 40-hour training in site safety and
for post-emergency operations health. May be combined with
at HAZMAT Emergency Response training.
oil spills?
NO NOTE: Operations at the same site may include emergency phase
and post-emergency phase work. IN GENERAL, operations
intended to control a continuing release should be treated as
For special cases, contact the
emergency phase, while operations intended to recover product
site safety and health officer
should be treated as post-emergency. Operations at a remedial site
for a specific determination.
should be treated as routine and post-emergency phase operations.
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IV.F. Oil Spill Reconnaissance, Containment, Countermeasures, and Cleanup/
Removal Techniques
IV.F.1. Reconnaissance ---------------------------------------------------------IV-F-2
IV.F.2. Containment, Countermeasures and Cleanup Techniques ---IV-F-2
a. Shoreline Matrices -----------------------------------------------------IV-F-3
b. Law Regarding Dispersants and Other Chemical Countermeasures
for Spill Response ------------------------------------------------------IV-F-3
c. In-Situ Burning --------------------------------------------------------IV-F-4
d. Approval of Spill Response Methods within the Minneapolis/St. Paul
Sub-area -----------------------------------------------------------------IV-F-4
IV.F.3. Oiled Wildlife and Waterfowl Capture and Rehabilitation
a. Purpose ------------------------------------------------------------------IV-F-5
b. Discovery of Oiled Wildlife or Significant Threat of
Oiling ---------------------------------------------------------------------IV-F-5
c. Environmental Unit and Wildlife Branch Established
in ICS ---------------------------------------------------------------------IV-F-5
d. ICS Consultation and Assignment ---------------------------------IV-F-6
e. Wildlife Reconnaissance and Threat Plan------------------------IV-F-6
f. Wildlife Recovery and Hazing Plan -------------------------------IV-F-7
g. Wildlife Stabilization and Transport Plan -----------------------IV-F-7
h. Wildlife Rehabilitation -----------------------------------------------IV-F-7
i. Finance -------------------------------------------------------------------IV-F-8
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IV.F. Oil Spill Reconnaissance, Containment, Countermeasures, and
Cleanup/Removal Techniques
IV.F.1. Reconnaissance
Oil or hazardous materials may travel from the site of a release over ground, in the water, or in the
air. Determining where contaminants have traveled is a critical part of planning response and
assuring responder and public safety. Reconnaissance will typically be best done by individuals
specifically assigned to perform it. The following protocol outlines a suggested strategy for
commanders and planning groups to use in conducting contaminant reconnaissance:
1. Assign an individual within the Planning group to coordinate reconnaissance.
2. Obtain or sketch a base map of the site and area.
3. Estimate and plot the possible routes of migration from the site (e.g., air, streams,
sewer, etc.).
4. Plot the ―hot zone‖ and sensitive areas (e.g., environmental and human
populations).
5. Determine how measurements, samples, or observations can be taken and
recorded.
6. Determine safety concerns and rules for reconnaissance team(s).
7. Assign safety and communication gear as necessary.
8. Establish firm times and procedures for reporting back with reconnaissance
information.
9. Assign individuals or teams to go to specific locations and take specific
measurements, samples, or observations.
10. Assign an individual to receive and plot the results of the field reconnaissance
team(s).
IV.F.2. Containment, Countermeasures, Cleanup Techniques
Section 311(j)(4)(C)(v) of the Clean Water Act (see website link in Appendix 10), as amended
by the Oil Pollution Act, requires the Area Committee to ―describe the procedures to be followed
for obtaining an expedited decision regarding the use of dispersants.‖
There are a number of responses to spilled oil other than the normal physical recovery methods
of containment, pumping, sorbing, and digging. These techniques include use of various
chemicals to emulsify, solidify, gel, or herd oil on water; chemicals to promote biodegradation of
oil; and setting fire to spilled oil to quickly reduce the volume of oil.
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a. Shoreline Matrices
The Region 5 Regional Response Team (RRT) has developed Shoreline Cleanup Guideline
Matrices (http://www.rrt5.org/acp/docs/App3_ShorelineCleanup.pdf) for the upper Midwest.
These guidelines address the use of specific physical and chemical countermeasures on various
shoreline habitats for four oil types. The shoreline types are listed in relative order of sensitivity.
Habitat sensitivity is a function of a range of factors, including degree of exposure to natural
removal processes, biological productivity and ability to recover oil exposure, human use of the
habitat, and ease of oil removal.
The classifications developed for these matrices indicate the relative environmental impact
expected as a result of implementing the response techniques on a specific shoreline. The relative
effectiveness of the technique was also incorporated into the matrices, especially where use of the
technique would result in longer application and thus greater ecological impacts, or leave higher
oil residues in the habitat.
b. Law Regarding Dispersants and Other Chemical Countermeasures for Spill
Response
Chemical countermeasures, also called oil spill control agents, are chemicals such as dispersants,
emulsifiers, detergents, herding agents, gelling agents, and other chemicals designed to alter the
state or nature of spilled oil. While such chemicals may often be used in the marine saltwater
environment, however, their use in freshwater environment can cause problems. Rivers and
lakes lack the water volume to dilute applied chemicals, the biota in rivers and lakes cannot
escape from the applied chemicals, and there are humans in contact with or consuming river and
lake water.
By federal law, chemical countermeasures cannot be used on an oil spill unless they are on the
National Contingency Plan (NCP) Product Schedule
(http://www.epa.gov/emergencies/docs/oil/ncp/schedule.pdf) and their use has been approved by
a Federal On-Scene Coordinator (FOSC). Please note that listing on the NCP Product Schedule
does not mean a product can be used without FOSC approval. The NCP Product Schedule does
not authorize or pre-approve use of any of the listed products, nor does inclusion on the Product
Schedule mean the product will work. It simply means that the required data were provided to
EPA by the chemical’s manufacturer. It should also be noted that the user of chemical agents
may be subject to requirements for extensive and expensive cleanups of soil and groundwater.
Some chemical countermeasures likely would be useful in freshwater spills, especially in
combination with traditional physical recovery methods like pumping and sorbing. Chemical
countermeasures like shoreline cleaning or oil lifting chemicals may help in final cleanup of
oiled shoreline or structures. Gelling agents or solidifiers may assist with recovering oil from
marshy areas or from broken ice.
The Region 5 RRT may pre-approve certain chemical countermeasures in the future. Pre-
approval, if granted, would likely be for specific brands of chemicals for use in specific spill
response scenarios. More information can be found at
http://www.epa.gov/emergencies/content/ncp/index.htm
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For all conditions where a spill response method is neither pre-approved nor conditionally
approved, the On-Scene Coordinator (OSC) must receive the concurrence of (1) the RRT co-chair,
(2) the RRT representative(s) of the affected state(s), and (3) the DOI natural resource trustee,
where practicable, before authorizing use of a chemical product to control oil on water.
c. In-Situ Burning
Intentionally burning oil where it is spilled (in-situ burning) can remove large quantities of oil
much more quickly than conventional response techniques. It can also be very dangerous. Open
water burning requires natural containment or special "fire proof" (ceramic coated) boom for
containment. In-situ burning is feasible on land and in marshes, although the impacts on health
and safety and the effects on sensitive habitats must be carefully considered. Large volumes of
smoke are generated and sticky burn residues will remain. The relative environmental effects of
burning in sensitive habitats should be weighed against the effects of other physical and chemical
cleanup techniques, including natural recovery.
For oils that emulsify, the decision to conduct an open water burn must be made quickly, before
emulsification increases the water content of the oil to a level that prevents ignition. It is also
more difficult to ignite oil that has weathered or emulsified. The decision to conduct a land
based in-situ burn depends upon many factors but generally does not require the rapid decision
making of an open water burn.
In accordance with the NCP and the Region 5 Regional Contingency Plan/Area Contingency Plan
(RCP/ACP), for spill incidents overseen by a FOSC, the FOSC must obtain the concurrence of the
Region 5 RRT and the affected state(s) before authorizing burning as a spill response method.
Furthermore, the Department of Interior must concur with the decision to burn a spill response
overseen by a FOSC. Native American community officials must be consulted if tribal interests
may be affected. Finally, adjoining states and local officials with approving jurisdictions must also
be in concert with the decision to burn.
Within the Minneapolis/St. Paul Sub-area, for spill incidents not overseen by a FOSC,
responders may authorize in-situ burning only when such action is consistent with the Approval
of Oil Spill Response Methods (see Appendix 6 for more information). General guidelines for
burning in specific habitats can be found in the EPA Region 5 RRT Shoreline Cleanup Guideline
Matrices.
e. Approval of Spill Response Methods within the Minneapolis/St. Paul Sub-
area
Selection of appropriate oil spill protection, recovery, and cleanup techniques prior to and
following an oil spill is a critical element affecting the ultimate environmental impact of a spill. It
is important to identify techniques, which have minimal intrinsic ecological impacts and are also
effective in minimizing the impact of the oil. Furthermore, it is important that these response
techniques are pre-planned so that in the event of a spill, minimal time is spent preparing for the
response.
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The On-Scene Coordinator (OSC) must choose the best method from the available response tools
in any incident. The physical recovery and removal of oil is the preferred cleanup technique
within the Minneapolis/St. Paul Sub-area. However, under certain conditions, chemical agents
and in-situ burning can sometimes be effective spill response and recovery tools and are approved
for use in the Minneapolis/St. Paul Sub-area under certain conditions. To assist spill planners and
responders in evaluating various spill response methods, the Approval of Spill Response Methods
(see Appendix 6) within the Minneapolis/St. Paul Sub-area was developed.
All response actions in the Minneapolis/St. Paul Sub-area are to be conducted in accordance with
the NCP and RCP/ACP. Oil recovered in cleanup operations and contaminated materials are to
be disposed of in accordance with this Sub-Area Plan, the RCP/ACP, and local contingency
plans.
IV.F.3. Oiled Wildlife and Waterfowl Capture and Rehabilitation
This section should be considered draft pending final review and revisions by the Minnesota
Department of Natural Resources and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
a. Purpose
The purpose of this section of the Sub-area Plan is to guide the organization and coordination of
government and private emergency response to reports of oiled waterfowl and other wildlife.
Procedures may be modified as appropriate and safe for reports of wildlife affected by non-oil
chemicals.
b. Discovery of Oiled Wildlife or Significant Threat of Oiling - Notification of
Resource Management Agencies
Upon discovery of oiled wildlife or significant threat of oiling, local or state emergency response
staff will notify the MN DNR Division of Ecological Resources via the Minnesota Duty Officer.
MN DNR and/or MPCA emergency response staff may also notify the USFWS, especially if
migratory waterfowl are involved or a National Wildlife Refuge area is involved. Otherwise, the
USFWS is typically notified through the U.S. Department of the Interior as part of the National
Response Center (NRC) notification process described in Section IV.A.
The MN DNR and/or USFWS will be requested to advise, coordinate, and otherwise assist
wildlife response efforts with the oil release response. The MN DNR and USFWS may utilize
wildlife resource specialists, land managers, or others as appropriate and available.
c. Environmental Unit and Wildlife Branch Established in ICS
An Environmental Unit within the Planning Section should be established as part of the incident-
specific ICS structure to identify, evaluate, and advise the IC regarding potential risks of oiled
wildlife, habitat, and other natural resource issues. The MN DNR and/or USFWS may serve as,
or provide assistance to, Resources at Risk Specialists within the Environmental Unit to fulfill
these responsibilities.
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A Wildlife Branch within the Operations Section should also be established as part of the
incident-specific ICS structure when oiling of wildlife is observed or predicted. As soon as
feasible, the MN DNR or the USFWS will designate a lead natural resource manager to be the
Wildlife Branch Director.
d. ICS Consultation and Assignment
The Incident Commander (IC) or the Unified Command will brief or assign a briefing for the
incoming Wildlife Branch Director regarding conditions of the release, location and predicted
path of released oil, known wildlife conditions, and safety concerns related to the oil and oil
response. The Wildlife Branch Director will work with the Environmental Unit (Planning
Section) to develop a ―Wildlife Reconnaissance and Threat Plan‖, as necessary (see below). The
Wildlife Branch Director will also coordinate with the incident safety officer on identifying
safety issues, personal protective equipment, and safety training issues for wildlife workers in the
development of other wildlife plans, as necessary (see below).
The IC or the Unified Command will also brief natural resource trustee representatives with
Natural Resource Damage Assessment (NRDA) and restoration responsibilities for oiled wildlife
and/or their supporting habitat at the site (reference Section IV.J). It is important for the
IC/Unified Command to be aware that natural resource trustees may be fulfilling two roles
during a response to the release of oil or hazardous substances: (1) assisting the response
process, as described in Section IV.B.6 of this Sub-area Plan; and (2) documenting and
evaluating injuries to wildlife and their habitat to determine appropriate restoration actions, as
described in Section IV.J. These responsibilities may take place at the same time, and may be
fulfilled by the same or distinctly assigned personnel. MN DNR and USFWS are the primary
natural resource trustees for wildlife and supporting habitat in this Sub-area.
The IC/Unified Command should also be aware that MN DNR and USFWS law enforcement
personnel have responsibilities to enforce natural resource laws and regulations, which may be
separate from emergency response procedures identified in this Sub-area Plan. While MN DNR
and USFWS law enforcement personnel will communicate and coordinate with the IC/Unified
Command to the extent practicable, nothing in this Sub-area Plan shall be interpreted to preclude
or limit their enforcement authorities or responsibilities.
e. Wildlife Reconnaissance and Threat Plan
The Environmental Unit of the Planning Section will develop a general plan for identifying
current and anticipated wildlife impacts given the nature and location of the release, the weather,
currents, wildlife patterns, etc. This ―Wildlife Reconnaissance and Threat Plan‖ may rely on
reports from the response operations sectors or may involve safely mobilizing observers to the
field by vehicle, boat, or aircraft. An important part of the Plan is clear assignment of areas to be
covered, clear means of communication from the field and for reporting reconnaissance results,
and clear process for recording or mapping reconnaissance results.
The ―Wildlife Reconnaissance and Threat Plan‖ will provide knowledge of current and potential
wildlife conditions and injuries. As the incident and response operations proceed, the plan will
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be updated and revised as necessary. Planning and Operations Section Chiefs and Command
staff will be briefed as appropriate. Briefings may include recommendations related to the
timing and type of oil control and recovery response being undertaken or planned.
f. Wildlife Recovery and Hazing Plan
Based on reconnaissance and threat assessment information provided by the Environmental Unit
of the Planning Section, the Wildlife Branch Director may prepare a ―Wildlife Recovery and
Hazing Plan.‖ This plan will typically identify the areas and species targeted for wildlife
recovery, the criteria for attempting recovery of individual animals, safety rules for recovery
workers, and animal capture and handling procedures.
The ―Wildlife Recovery and Hazing Plan‖ may also include procedures for hazing animals away
from oiled areas to prevent impacts. Neither the MN DNR nor the USFWS maintain readily
available caches of hazing supplies or equipment in the Minneapolis/St. Paul Sub-area.
The Wildlife Branch Director will work through the ICS in preparing and carrying out wildlife
recovery or hazing operations. While the Wildlife Branch Director will make all efforts to
ensure full communication and coordination with state and federal natural resource law
enforcement personnel, the IC/Unified Command should remain aware that enforcement actions
may be implemented independent from the response (see ―IC Consultation and Assignment‖,
above).
g. Wildlife Stabilization and Transport Plan
The Wildlife Branch Director will develop a ―Wildlife Stabilization and Transport Plan‖ as
necessary, which will include procedures to triage, provide initial veterinary care for recovered
oiled wildlife as necessary and humane (including euthanasia), and prepare animals for transport
to rehabilitation areas. Volunteers may transport injured wildlife within 24 hours of capture
without a rehabilitation permit. Stabilization likely will require large volumes of warm water,
electricity, significant indoor space, cages or containers, and wash-water collection.
h. Wildlife Rehabilitation
The Wildlife Branch Director will coordinate the necessary and appropriate rehabilitation
services to clean and care for oiled wildlife. Wildlife rehabilitation resources available in the
Minneapolis/St. Paul Sub-area include the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Roseville
(http://www.wrcmn.org/, or 651-486-9453), the Raptor Center at the University of Minnesota in
St. Paul (http://www.cvm.umn.edu/raptor/, or 612-624-4745), and other properly permitted local
wildlife rehabilitators. Refer to the MN DNR website at:
http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/eco/nongame/rehabilitation/index.html for further information. As
necessary, other professional wildlife rehabilitators such as Tri-State Bird Rescue and Research
in Newark, Delaware (http://www.tristatebird.org/) may be contracted to assist. Requests to
rehabilitators for assistance will be made by the Wildlife Branch Director. Permitted
rehabilitators that establish mobile rehabilitation centers are required by permit to have their
facilities inspected at some time while in operation. Neither the MN DNR nor the USFWS
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maintain wildlife rehabilitation supplies or equipment in the Minneapolis/St. Paul Sub-area, nor
do they have the personnel and expertise necessary to rehabilitate oiled wildlife themselves.
Minnesota Rules Chapter 6244.0100 to 6244.2000 (https://www.revisor.mn.gov/rules/) requires
wildlife rehabilitators be permitted in Minnesota; however, licensed veterinarians may treat and
hold injured wildlife without a rehabilitation permit for up to 48 hours with a DNR conservation
officer’s knowledge of the situation. Individuals, rather than facilities, are the permit holders.
Permitted rehabilitators work as volunteers and are not reimbursed for their actions, unless they
are working as veterinarians (whom the law allows to be paid for their efforts). Therefore, if a
professional wildlife rehabilitation business is contracted to assist response efforts in this sub-
area, such contracting must be arranged through a licensed staff veterinarian of the business, who
must be on-site during rehabilitation operations.
i. Finance
It is the responsibility of the responsible party (RP) to pay for all response actions, including
wildlife recovery and rehabilitation. Payments to permitted rehabilitation organizations in the
form of donations typically will be made by the RP.
Wildlife management agencies are responsible for tracking and documenting their expenses
during an incident for subsequent cost recovery. In the absence of a capable or acting
responsible party, the USFWS may apply to the Coast Guard’s Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund (see
Section IV.I.) for funding to cover staff salary and expenses necessary to support all the response
actions described in this Section, and to initiate the NRDA process, as these actions relate to the
release of oil.
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IV.G. Considerations for Acute Releases of EHS and Other Chemical Releases or Fires
IV.G.1. Emergency Notification --------------------------------------------- IV-G-2
IV.G.2. General Roles of Facilities and Public Safety Officials ------- IV-G-2
IV.G.3. Pertinent Laws -------------------------------------------------------- IV-G-3
a. EPCRA and SARA III ----------------------------------------------- IV-G-4
b. Clean Air Act 112r --------------------------------------------------- IV-G-4
c. Chapter 115E Spill Bill ---------------------------------------------- IV-G-4
d. Chapter 299A and K and 7514 ------------------------------------ IV-G-6
IV.G.4. Oversight of Response and/or Planning by Facility and Local
Jurisdiction------------------------------------------------------------- IV-G-6
IV.G.5. Suggested Coordination Between Facilities and Local Public
Safety Officials -------------------------------------------------------- IV-G-7
IV.G.6. Air Releases Requiring Initial Protective Actions and
Monitoring ------------------------------------------------------------- IV-G-9
IV.G.7. Response Resources in the Sub-area for EHS and Toxic Air
Releases ----------------------------------------------------------------- IV-G-9
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IV.G. Considerations for Acute Releases of Extremely Hazardous Substances
(EHS) and Other Chemical Releases or Fires
IV.G.1. Emergency Notification
Every spill, fire, or release of oil, EHS, or other chemicals that pose any threat to employees,
facility neighbors, or property must immediately be reported to local public safety responders by
calling 911.
Minnesota Statute Section 115.061 requires immediate reporting to the Minnesota Pollution
Control Agency (MPCA) of any discharge, which if not recovered, might cause pollution of
water. The only exception is petroleum spills of less than five gallons. No other ―reportable
quantity‖ concept applies to MPCA reporting requirements. Statute Section 116.061 requires
reporting of air releases. Reporting to the State of Minnesota is done through the State Duty
Officer, on duty 24/7, at 651-649-5451. More information on reporting is at
http://www.pca.state.mn.us/cleanup/pubs/ertpubs.html.
For federal reporting of an EHS release at or from a facility, there are special requirements for
emergency notification. The Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act
(EPCRA) and the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act
(CERCLA) Section 103 require the "person in charge" of a facility or vessel to report a release
immediately to the National Response Center (1-800-424-8802 or 1-202-426-2675), as soon as
he or she has knowledge of a release of a hazardous substance in an amount equal to or greater
than the Reportable Quantity (Refer to RQ at http://www.epa.gov/superfund/policy/release/rq/).
Section 304 of EPCRA requires the "owner or operator" of a facility to also report immediately
to the state emergency response commissions (by calling State Duty Officer, see above) and
local emergency planning committees (by calling 911) when there is a release of a CERCLA
hazardous substance or an EHS at or above the RQ.
IV.G.2. General Roles of Facilities and Public Safety Officials
Protecting the neighborhood surrounding an oil or chemical facility is a responsibility shared
between the facility operator and the local public safety officials. Both entities play a role in
preparing for potential releases and in responding to releases.
The local Incident Commander (IC) from a fire or police department controls a hazardous
materials incident scene while there are public safety hazards. State agencies often are active in
direct or indirect support of local Incident Commanders in hazardous materials incidents.
Local officials should know prior to the incident what chemicals are stored at the facility, what
could happen to trigger an incident, who and what could be affected, and what can be done to
protect the safety of the potentially affected public.
Under various programs, facilities with hazardous substances inform the local officials of the
presence and use of these substances. Facilities take active steps to prevent spills, releases, and
accidents with the chemicals. Major facilities must be prepared with plans to respond to spills in
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order to protect the public and the environment. Facilities may rely on their own staff and
equipment, contractors, local responders, mutual aid, and/or others for response preparedness so
long as prearrangements are made. Refer to Appendix 3, which lists some useful Oil Spill
Response Resource Inventory links. If a spill or release occurs, the facility activates its response
plan and notifies local public safety responders by calling 911. The facility works under the
local Incident Commander during the public safety phase of the incident, providing contractors
or specialized equipment as required for the response. Facilities also must pay for and complete
the cleanup after an incident.
Under various programs and authorities, local public safety responders and emergency managers
plan and prepare for all emergencies within their jurisdictions, including chemical or hazardous
materials emergencies. Local officials receive various reports and plans from facilities on
chemical inventory and use, potential scenarios, and potential consequences. Local officials
incorporate the facility information into the city and county emergency plans. The local plans
include consideration of protective actions such as evacuation. When a spill or release occurs,
local officials get the 911 call, make the first response to protect public safety, coordinate their
response with facility responders, and provide overall incident command during the public safety
phase of an incident. After public safety concerns are resolved, local public safety officials
typically transition control of the incident back to the facility and to state regulators for the
cleanup of the site.
Most acute injuries due to EHS incidents are typically handled by emergency medical services
and/or healthcare providers in hospitals or clinics. Local or state public health experts do not
routinely respond to the site of hazardous material releases during the crisis phase. The
Minnesota Poison Control System provides emergency information and clinical advice about the
acute health effects of chemicals via telephone on a 24-hour basis; such help is available by
calling 1-800-222-1222.
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is responsible for ensuring statewide health
protection services following major incidents. MDH has primary responsibilities for many
public health activities and plays a coordinating or supporting role with other public and private
sector activities in response and recovery phases. Following an EHS release, local public health
officials and MDH staff (e.g., toxicologists) may be able to: 1) help assess whether potential
exposures to hazards in the environment threaten human health; and 2) identify and characterize
the likelihood, nature and severity of adverse health impacts and other potential public health
implications. For more information on MDH roles during an EHS release refer to Section
IV.B.3.d.
IV.G.3. Pertinent Laws
There are several federal and state laws regulating major oil and chemical facility disclosure and
emergency preparedness. A common goal of these laws is to bring the facility operator together
with their local public safety responders to prepare for incidents. There is less regulation of
chemical emergency preparedness for smaller facilities that fall below the thresholds of such
laws.
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a. EPCRA and SARA III
Under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act / Title III of Superfund
Amendments and Reauthorization Act (EPCRA/SARA III) program, facilities with certain
chemicals report the inventory and quantities of those chemicals to the Department of Public
Safety (DPS) and the local fire department. This data serves a number of purposes: local
responder knowledge of chemical hazards, community knowledge, reporting on releases, and
reporting on progress in limiting chemical use and hazards. See the following website:
http://www.epcra.state.mn.us/ for more information.
Each year facilities covered by EPCRA requirements must submit ―Tier II Section 311 report‖ to
the fire department and the state. These reports contain identification of the chemicals on the
facility site that are at or above listed volume thresholds, quantities, and hazard classes. Tier II
reports can be the basis for facility and local responder preparedness for chemical hazards. For
more information refer to the following website: http://www.epcra.state.mn.us/
b. Clean Air Act 112r
The Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 required EPA to publish regulations and guidance for
chemical accident prevention at facilities using extremely hazardous substances. The Risk
Management Plan (RMP) Rule was written to implement Section 112(r) of these amendments.
The rule, which built upon existing industry codes and standards, requires companies of all sizes
that use certain flammable and toxic substances to develop a RMP. See the following website:
http://rtknet.ombwatch.org/db/rmp/about for more information on RMP.
Under the Clean Air Act ―112r‖ Risk Management Plan program, facilities with certain
extremely hazardous substances above threshold amounts must complete specific planning for
toxic air release prevention and consequence mapping, including identifying the neighborhoods
that would be affected by a worst-case air toxin or flammable gas release at the facility. These
plans are submitted to the local fire department and to EPA, which runs the program. The
facility must have an emergency response program consisting of an emergency response plan,
emergency response equipment procedures, employee training, and procedures to ensure that the
program is up-to-date. EPA does not force facilities to develop emergency response capabilities;
however, facilities are responsible to assure effective emergency response to any releases at the
facility. If the facility’s local public responders are not capable of providing such response, the
facility must take steps to ensure that effective response is available (e.g., by hiring response
contractors). See http://www.epa.gov/emergencies/content/rmp/index.htm for more information.
c. Chapter 115E Spill Bill
Under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 115E, major oil and chemical facilities, trucks, trains,
pipelines, etc. must plan for and act to prevent potential releases and spills. The facilities must
also be prepared to respond to threats to safety, health, and environment from releases of their oil
or chemical(s) to air, land, or water. If the facility has more than a threshold amount of
hazardous substances they must have a plan that describes their equipment, personnel,
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contractors, arrangements, etc to protect safety and environment. The plan can be requested and
reviewed by several state agencies or by a local official of appropriate jurisdiction.
The plan must:
Describe how it is consistent with the requirements of the national or area
contingency plans developed under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990;
Describe the measures taken to prevent discharges from occurring, including
prevention of a worst case discharge, prevention of discharges of lesser magnitude,
and prevention of discharges similar to those that have occurred from the vessel or
facility during its history of operation;
Identify the individual or individuals having full authority to implement response
actions, and those individuals' qualifications and titles;
Identify how communication and incident command relationships will be established
between the individuals in command of a vessel or facility response and the following
persons:
a. Individuals in the employ of the owner or operator of the vessel or
facility who are responding to the discharge;
b. Appropriate federal, state, and local officials; and
c. Other persons providing emergency response equipment and personnel;
Describe the facility or vessel and identify the locations and characteristics of
potential worst case discharges from the vessel or facility;
Identify the means under section 115E.03, subdivision 4, that will be used to satisfy
the requirement to have adequate equipment and personnel to respond to a worst case
discharge;
Contain copies of contracts, correspondence, or other documents showing that
adequate personnel and equipment as described in section 115E.03, subdivision 4,
will be available to respond to a worst case discharge;
Describe the actions that will be taken by the persons described in section 115E.03,
subdivision 4, in the event of a worst case discharge; and
Describe the training, equipment testing, periodic drills, and unannounced drills that
will be used to ensure that the persons and equipment described in section 115E.03,
subdivision 4, are ready for response.
For more information on Chapter 115E, search for Minnesota Statutes Chapter 115E at:
https://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/statutes/.
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d. Chapters 299A and K and 7514
Under Chapter 7514 of Minnesota Administrative Rules, Chemical Assessment Teams (CAT)
and an Emergency Response Team (ERT) are under state contract to provide hazardous material
response outside of their primary response area. Eleven fire departments or other organizations
around the state are CATs, and St. Paul Fire Department is a full ERT. A local IC may request a
CAT or the ERT via the state Duty Officer if a hazardous materials incident is beyond the
capability of the local jurisdiction. The HSEM approves the response by a CAT or the ERT if
response criteria are met. The CAT or ERT responds to the incident and works under the local
Incident Commander. The CATs are for assessment and minor mitigation, while the ERT can do
mitigation of the source of the hazardous material. The HSEM recovers the CAT or ERT
response cost from the Responsible Party. A city/county plan can include the CAT or ERT as
part of the resources available when the local jurisdiction coordinates joint planning with the
regional team assigned to their secondary response area. For more information on response
liability refer to MN Statutes Chapter 299A.52 and Chapter 299K.095 (website links provided in
Appendix 10).
IV.G.4. Oversight of Facility and Local Jurisdiction Response and Planning
In order to assure effectiveness of response to an oil or chemical release and compliance with
planning and preparedness requirements of laws cited in the above section (Section IV.G.3),
various agencies play a role in overseeing the planning and response activities of facilities and
local jurisdictions.
a. Response
As described previously (Section IV.G.3), during the public safety protection phase of any
incident the local Incident Commander is in charge of response, and the facility is responsible or
liable for public safety damages caused by their releases. There is no state or federal agency
with authority to review or oversee a local IC’s public safety response performance.
However, several state and federal agencies do have authority to oversee a facility’s response to
a release and they may use that authority during the public safety phase of an incident to
persuade or compel a facility to cooperate with the local Incident Commander in steps to protect
the public’s safety. In varying circumstances those agencies include the DPS, the Minnesota
Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA), the
Environmental Protection Agency, and the Coast Guard.
If a facility fails to adequately respond during the cleanup phase of an incident, MPCA or MDA
have authority to compel cleanup and pursue penalties for such failure, and in some cases may
conduct the cleanup using state funds and recover those funds from the responsible party later. If
there is major contamination the State may ask the EPA to assist with or take over such a
government funded cleanup operation.
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b. Planning and Preparedness
Local jurisdiction preparedness and planning is assisted and reviewed by DPS and Regional
Review Committees (see Section IV.B.3.b). In addition:
Facility compliance with EPCRA (see Section IV.G.3.a) is enforced before or after an
incident by EPA.
Facility compliance with Clean Air Act 112r (see Section IV.G.3.b) is enforced
before or after an incident by EPA.
Facility compliance with Chapter 115E (see Section IV.G.3.c) can be enforced before
or after an incident by DPS for public safety protection and protection of property; by
Department of Agriculture for agricultural chemicals; and by MPCA for all other
matters subject to Chapter 115E.
Compliance with EPCRA, 112r, and other applicable statutes, codes, permits, etc. may play into
a Chapter 115E enforcement action.
IV.G.5. Suggested Coordination Between Facilities and Local Public Safety Officials
The Sub-area Committee recommends that the local fire, police, and emergency management
officials and the operators of the most significant petroleum or hazardous substance facilities in
the jurisdiction work together to prepare and implement emergency response plans as described
in the steps below. This recommended process will assist facility operators to determine whether
the combined capabilities of the facility and their local public safety responders are sufficient to
fulfill the facility’s obligation to be prepared for potential releases of chemicals. The following
process will also assist local officials to determine whether the combined capabilities of the local
responders and of the facility are sufficient to fulfill local officials’ obligations to protect the
public’s safety from potential threats within their jurisdiction.
a. Review existing information and emergency plans
Local officials review the facility chemical information submitted to them
under EPCRA or from the EPCRA reports available from HSEM. Local
officials may also request copies of the reports directly from the facility if not
previously submitted, or if the submitted copies are misplaced.
Facility operators review the existing City and/or County emergency plans
available from the city or county emergency managers.
Local officials review the existing plans prepared by the facility under 112r,
Chapter 115E, or other facility plans pertinent to oil and chemical spill
preparedness.
b. Identify the most pertinent chemical hazards
The facility operator and local officials jointly review the chemicals and chemical use lists for
verification and to allow the local officials to understand the layout of facility operations. The
chemicals that pose the largest threat to public safety should be identified for additional
preparedness and review due to their volume, toxicity, or likelihood of release.
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c. Determine the equipment and responders required for identified chemicals
The facility operator and local officials jointly determine the types of general and specialized
equipment and responders that would be necessary for a major spill or release of each of the
pertinent chemicals, including PPE, containment, leak mitigation, recovery or neutralization, air
monitoring, etc.
d. Base map prepared
A base map of the facility and the surrounding neighborhood should be prepared or pulled from
an existing plan. The map should display chemical use areas, on and off site drainage patterns,
residential and building areas, schools and health facilities, chemical transport routes, etc. (The
Inland Sensitivity Atlas disk can be used for this, since unneeded map layers can be turned off,
tags and text inserted, etc. without requiring specialized GIS skills or software.)
e. Compile initial protective action (shelter or evacuate) recommendations
The facility operator and local officials jointly apply methods from the DOT Guide Book, 112r
Plan offsite consequence evaluation, CAMEO/ALOHA modeling, and other quick methods for
each of the pertinent chemicals. These methods recommend developing initial protective action
zones in each wind direction, which are then used to identify the population and occupancies in
those protective action zones.
f. City or county plan and facility plan reconciliation, using MNWALK
The facility operator and local officials jointly review the city or county emergency plan’s
EPCRA-related items to make sure that the city or county plan is accurate and complete for this
facility, and that the facility plan incorporates the information that is in the city/county plan. See
the following document for more information:
http://www.epcra.state.mn.us/epcra_info/Docs/RRC_SARAGuidanceDocument.pdf.
g. Conduct informal tabletop exercise(s)
The facility operator and local officials jointly conduct a small-scale informal tabletop exercise
for potential small, medium, and large releases. The exercise is conducted to provide a
preliminary picture of whether the currently available equipment and responders could plausibly
manage and control the incident, effectively initiate protective actions, and monitor the safety of
the surrounding neighborhood. The informal tabletop exercise will likely identify gaps in
equipment, responder numbers, training, procedures, etc.
h. Improve preparedness
The facility operator and local officials together or separately work toward closing identified
preparedness gaps through training, procedure development, equipment, etc.
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i. Conduct formal tabletop exercise
The facility operator and local officials jointly conduct formal tabletop exercises, including on-
site response and control and implementation of off-site protective actions and air monitoring.
Formal exercises should conclude with critique and listing of action items.
j. Conduct functional exercise
The facility operator and local officials jointly conduct partial or full-scale functional exercises
as necessary to teach, test, and improve planned responses to the potential incidents at the
facility.
IV.G.6. Air Releases Requiring Initial Protective Actions and Monitoring
Some Extremely Hazardous Substances pose threats to public safety via air routes and these
hazards require special planning and response. Air monitoring should be conducted to assess
and mitigate threats to public health or the environment. More information on initial protective
actions and air monitoring details for facilities and local responders are listed in Appendix 7.
IV.G.7. Response Resources for EHS and Other Air Releases
Facilities, contractors, chemical assessment teams (CAT), local public safety responders and
state and federal responders who are either storing, using or otherwise handling hazardous
substances are required to be prepared for response to discharges that may occur. This
preparedness may be a combination of facility, local jurisdiction or contracted response
equipment and personnel, so long as those resources are arranged for ahead of time.
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IV.H. Waste Disposal
IV.H.1. Known Petroleum and Petroleum Contaminated Debris ---- IV-H-2
IV.H.2. Hazardous Waste ----------------------------------------------------- IV-H-2
IV.H.3. Other -------------------------------------------------------------------- IV-H-2
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IV.H. Waste Disposal
To ensure that human health and the environment are properly protected from spills, it is
important to understand how to properly manage the wastes generated from petroleum and/or
hazardous materials incidents. By properly managing the wastes generated up front, will save
everyone time and money, which will mean a more efficient incident response. It is advisable to
incorporate waste management into spill response planning.
Below is a list of some of the resources available to assist in selecting the proper waste
management methods. In the event of a significant spill, the Minnesota Pollution Control
Agency (MPCA) will likely ask for a waste management plan to review before it is implemented
to help ensure that all the regulations are being met.
IV.H.1. Known Petroleum and Petroleum Contaminated Debris
MPCA emergency response fact sheets that describe petroleum spill response, soil
treatment, and disposal options are available at the following website:
http://www.pca.state.mn.us/cleanup/pubs/ertpubs.html
MPCA petroleum remediation program fact sheets that provide guidance on petroleum
impacted soil excavation and treatment are available at the following website:
http://www.pca.state.mn.us/cleanup/pubs/lustpubs.html
IV.H.2. Hazardous Waste (may include hazardous materials and unknowns)
MPCA hazardous waste fact sheets that describe the waste evaluation, storage,
transportation, and management regulations for hazardous waste (follow the ―10 Step to
Compliance‖ series) are available at the following website:
http://www.pca.state.mn.us/waste/pubs/business.html
IV.H.3. Other
A wide variety of other MPCA publications that may be of interest are available at the
following website: http://www.pca.state.mn.us/publications/index.html
Please feel free to contact the MPCA in advance of any potential spill to help figure out
how it could be properly managed before it happens. If planning for a hazardous waste
spill, consider also contacting the hazardous waste regulatory staff (see Appendix 9) in
the appropriate metropolitan county.
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IV.I. Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund Access ------------------------------------------- IV-I-2
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IV.I. Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund Access
The Oil Pollution Act (OPA) established the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund (OSLTF) to pay for
oil spill cleanups and damages in cases where the responsible party cannot or will not pay for the
cleanup. The National Pollution Fund Center (NPFC) currently administers the disbursement of
the OSLTF money. To read the NFPC discussion on accessing the OSLTF resources refer to the
following website: http://www.uscg.mil/npfc/. The OSLTF provides a funding mechanism for
the Federal On-Scene Coordinator (FOSC) to utilize whatever resources are necessary to
mitigate a pollution discharge. The FOSC is the individual who must manage and monitor the
funds available for the initial oil removal response. The Pollution Removal Funding
Authorization (PRFA) is another tool available to FOSCs to quickly obtain needed services and
assistance from other government agencies in oil spill and hazardous materials response actions.
Refer to the following website to download the appropriate form:
http://www.uscg.mil/NPFC/Response/Cost Documentation/prfa.asp.
Following an incident, OPA permits federal agencies, states, and Indian tribes to access the
OSLTF for removal actions and actions necessary to minimize or mitigate damage to the public
health and welfare and natural resources. Access to the OSLTF is partially governed by Section
6002 of OPA, 33 U.S.C. Section 2753. Federal, state, local, or tribal agencies may get funding
for removal costs through the FOSC or by submitting a claim to the NPFC. The NPFC may be
reached at (202) 493-6700 during normal business hours. Contact 4200 Wilson Blvd., Suite
1000, Arlington, VA 22203-1804 or see the following website for more contact information:
http://www.uscg.mil/npfc/poc.asp .
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IV.J. Natural Resource Damage Assessment (NRDA) ----------------------------- IV-J-2
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IV.J. Natural Resource Damage Assessment (NRDA)
Trustees for natural resources (land, fish, wildlife, biota, air, water, ground water and drinking
water supplies) within the geographic area covered by this Sub-area Plan are the state of
Minnesota (Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the Department of Natural Resources), the
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Park Service), and the
Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Native American Tribe (see Section IV.B.6.).
Sections 1006 and 1012 of the Oil Pollution Act (and its implementation NRDA regulations at 15
CFR 990); Sections 104,107, 111(j), and 122 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA or ―Superfund‖ and its implementation
NRDA regulations at 43 CFR 11); and Section 311(f) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act
(Clean Water Act), as amended, authorize natural resource trustees to determine injuries to natural
resources resulting from releases of oil and hazardous substances, assess natural resource
damages (including reasonable costs of assessing damages), present claims, recover damages, and
develop and implement plans for the restoration, rehabilitation, replacement, or acquisition of the
equivalent of the injured natural resources under their trusteeship. The Natural Resource Damage
Assessment process is implemented concurrently with spill response efforts, and may continue for
years following an incident. The NRDA process may be completed cooperatively with
Responsible Parties (RP), and consists of the following general phases (dependent on the
applicable regulations):
Pre-spill Planning Phase: Trustees, sub-area committee members, potential
responsible parties, and the public coordinate and initiate planning activities to ensure
a cost-effective and coordinated assessment in the event of a discharge.
Pre-assessment Phase: Trustees must formally decide to initiate this phase (Pre-
assessment Determination) and must determine whether to proceed with a damage
assessment (Damage Assessment Determination). The trustees identify potentially
affected resources, and may complete limited data collection and analysis during this
phase.
Damage Assessment Phase: Spill-related injuries to natural resources are determined
and quantified, and damages are determined based on restoration and planning costs.
The trustees may use compensation formulas, models, and/or conduct extensive
biological and environmental sampling and detailed economic evaluations to make
these assessments.
Post-assessment Phase: A demand for total damages claimed by the trustees resulting
from the discharge is presented to the responsible party. The demand identifies the
discharge, the applicable trustees, the amount of damages, and a Report of Assessment
describing the trustee restoration approach and its cost.
Restoration Phase: Trustees implement projects sufficient to restore, replace, or
acquire the equivalent of those natural resources lost or injured due to the release of oil
or hazardous substances.
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V. EXERCISING
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V.A. City and County Exercising Program
V.A.1. Multi-Year Planning/Exercise Cycle ---------------------------------------V-2
V.A.2. Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Grant ----------------V-3
V.B. Preparedness for Response Exercise Program (PREP) for Oil----------------V-4
V.C. Hazmat Exercising Program ----------------------------------------------------------V-4
V.D. Facility Exercising Program ----------------------------------------------------------V-5
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An exercise program is one of the best means for assessing emergency plans and procedures,
determining the readiness of emergency responders, resolving questions of coordination and
clarifying roles and responsibilities, and promoting awareness of potential hazards.
Emergency preparedness is a continuous process with three integral functions: planning, training,
and exercising. Each function is dependent upon the other two functions and should not be
viewed in isolation. Although the process generally begins with planning, moves to training, to
exercising, and back to planning, there is considerable interaction among these functions. After
completing an exercise, emergency managers should assess the results of the exercise to identify
plan and resource strengths and weaknesses and to assess the adequacy of training programs and
the need for additional training. This assessment may form the basis for changes to the plan and
to the organization’s training program, thereby resulting in a higher level of preparedness for the
community.
Emergency managers have utilized a variety of exercise types to assess the adequacy of
emergency plans. A number of these exercises have been conducted with the support of federal
agencies such as the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA), and the United States Coast Guard (USCG), as well as with the
support of private industry.
V.A. City and County Exercising Program
V.A.2. Multi-Year Planning/Exercise Cycle
In compliance with Minnesota HSEM policy, participating counties and cities in each HSEM
region will conduct training or exercises in the Multi-Year Planning/Exercise Cycle. The cycle
is addressed below.
Year One
Workshop, seminar, or tabletop exercise with a long-term goal in mind
Emergency Management Coordinator and Board of County Commissioners
review and adoption
Individual Municipal City Council review and adoption
Year Two
Continue exercise program with workshops, tabletops, games, or drills working
toward a large-scale event
RRC/PAC/CAER Group/Local review
Year Three
Continue with tabletops, games, or drills leading toward a functional or full-scale
exercise
Peer/Public or other review
Year Four
Functional or full-scale exercise
HSEM Regional Coordinator review
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Fig.9
(Source:
http://www.dps.state.mn.us/dhsem/uploadedfile/2010_EM_Directors_Handbook_Complete.pdf)
Jurisdictions are required to conduct at least one full-scale exercise during the multi-year cycle.
The exercises, seminars, workshops, tabletops, games, and drills in the cycle should begin with
discussion-based events using the stair step approach (Figure 9) and build towards a functional or
full-scale event. [Note: All exercises funded in part/in total with Department of Homeland
Security (DHS) monies must follow the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program
(HSEEP).]
It is recommended that jurisdictions conduct more than one type of exercise during the multi-
year cycle. Types of exercises include: natural disaster, technological disaster, and national
security emergency.
The primary duty of a Regional Review Committee (RRC) is to review the emergency operations
plans (EOPs) of the political jurisdictions in its district, in accord with the state’s multi-year
planning/exercising cycle.
V.A.2. Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Grant
The Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) Grant Program is funded under the
Hazardous Materials Transportation Act to help local responders prepare for hazardous materials
incidents, especially transportation accidents. It is administered by the U.S. Department of
Transportation and funded with fees assessed to transporters of hazardous materials.
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Eligible HMEP grant recipients include counties, municipalities, and public, non-profit
organizations that have a federal tax-exempt identification number. Funds are available for three
purposes: to develop and implement local planning advisory committees, to support the
exercising of hazardous materials emergency response plans, and to support training and
conferences relating to hazardous materials incident-based planning and response.
Exercises and drills funded with HMEP monies must have a hazardous materials emphasis, and
should include emergency responders from a number of different agencies at the local and state
level. Developing mutual aid capabilities should also be a goal of such exercises, and the local
emergency management director should be involved in their development. The Minnesota
Department of Public Safety, Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
(HSEM) is often able to provide assistance in designing exercises. For more information on the
Grant Program, refer to the Federal Grants Section (Section D) of the Minnesota Emergency
Management Director's Handbook:
http://www.dps.state.mn.us/dhsem/uploadedfile/2010_EM_Directors_Handbook_Complete.pdf.
V.B. Preparedness for Response Exercise Program (PREP) for Oil
The National Preparedness for Response Exercise Program (PREP) was developed to establish a
workable exercise program which meets the intent of section 4202(a) of the Oil Pollution Act of
1990 (OPA 90), amending section 311 (j) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA),
by adding a new subsection (6) and a new subsection (7) for spill response preparedness [33
U.S.C. 1321 (j)]. The PREP was developed to provide a mechanism for compliance with the
exercise requirements, while being economically feasible for the government and the oil industry
to adopt and sustain. The PREP is a unified federal effort and satisfies the exercise requirements
of the Coast Guard, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Research and Special
Programs Administration (RSPA) Office of Pipeline Safety, and the Minerals Management
Service (MMS). Completion of the PREP exercises will satisfy all OPA 90-mandated federal oil
pollution response exercise requirements.
PREP addresses the exercise requirements for oil pollution response. The PREP represents the
minimum guidelines for ensuring adequate response preparedness. If personnel within an
organization believe additional exercises or an expansion of the scope of the PREP exercises are
warranted to ensure enhanced preparedness, they are highly encouraged to conduct these
exercises. The PREP exercises should be viewed as an opportunity for continuous improvement
of the response plans and the response system. Plan holders are responsible for addressing any
issues that arise from evaluation of the exercises and for making necessary changes to the
response plans to ensure the highest level of preparedness. See the following document for more
information: http://www.mms.gov/offshore/OilSpillProgram/Assets/PDFs/PREPGuidelines.pdf.
V.C. Hazmat Exercising Program
The federal agencies of the National Response Team and thirteen Regional Response Teams are
committed to provide ongoing planning, training, and exercise support to enhance preparedness
capabilities at local, state, regional and national levels for hazardous materials contingencies. A
comprehensive exercise program must fit the needs and resources of the community. Some type
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of exercise program should be feasible at all levels of government and in all sizes of towns and
cities. Every community can conduct a hazardous materials exercise with the resources available
to it.
Several different terms have been used to describe exercise types. FEMA uses the exercise
categories of tabletop, functional, and full-scale. EPA identifies two types of exercises: tabletop
and field. USCG uses a functional type exercise called OSC/RRT and a field type exercise
known as OSC/Local. Private sector organizations may also classify their exercise types
differently from the public sector types. For more information on developing a hazardous
materials exercise program, see the following website: http://ntl.bts.gov/DOCS/254.html.
V.D. Facility Exercising Program
In addition to state and federal agency support, the private sector can provide numerous
resources (e.g., technical assistance, planning capabilities, and equipment). Industry resources,
when combined with local, state, and perhaps federal resources and assistance, can improve
overall emergency preparedness, promote public safety, and provide for a multi-disciplinary
approach to a comprehensive exercise program.
The Community Awareness and Emergency Response (CAER) program initiated by the
Chemical Manufacturers Association (CMA) is one example of available private industry
resources. This program encourages chemical plant managers to take the initiative in
cooperating with local communities to develop integrated emergency plans for responding to
hazardous materials incidents.
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VI. MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL SUB-AREA WORST CASE SCENARIOS
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VI.1. Scenario-1: Release of EHS in Neighborhood Downwind -------------------- IV-2
VI.2. Scenario-2: Release reaches Mississippi River ---------------------------------- IV-2
VI.3. Scenario-3: Release into a Managed Area or Waterbody -------------------- IV-2
VI.4. Scenario-4: Release onto Street and into Storm or Sanitary Sewer -------- IV-3
VI.5. Scenario-5: Release from Aboveground Storage Tank near the River ---- IV-3
VI.6. Scenario-6: A Major Fire involving Oil or EHS -------------------------------- IV-4
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The Minneapolis/St. Paul Sub-area has numerous potential spill sources that could discharge
large amounts of oil or release hazardous materials, including extremely hazardous substances.
The worst case scenarios presented here are intended to help planners, local emergency
managers, and facilities in their preparedness planning and to inform the design of their
exercises.
VI.1. Scenario 1: A major release of extremely hazardous substance kills or injures
employees, responders, and people in neighborhoods downwind. Such a catastrophic release
could occur:
At one of the extremely hazardous substance (EHS) facilities in the Sub-area. Refer to
the Inland Sensitivity Atlas for EHS facility locations (see Appendix 11 for contact
details to request a copy of the DVD). Certain facilities have modeled and mapped the
downwind zone in which death and injury is likely in a worst-case discharge (see Section
IV.G.3.b for 112r program description).
From a rail or truck accident involving an EHS. See the Inland Sensitivity Atlas base
topographic maps known as Digital Rater Graphics (DRG) for rail routes near populated
areas of the Sub-area.
From an anhydrous ammonia refrigeration system at a cold storage or food processing
facility, from a chlorine tank at the St. Paul or Minneapolis water treatment facility, from
one of the refinery or chemical facilities handling hydrofluoric acid, or from anhydrous
ammonia fertilizer transport or storage. The largest of such facilities will have 112r
plans.
VI.2. Scenario 2: A major release reaches the Mississippi River above the Minneapolis
drinking water intake in Fridley, threatening the Minneapolis drinking water intake as well as
businesses, parks, and homes along the urban Mississippi River. Such a release could occur:
If one of the northern metropolitan area pipelines released oil to the Rum River, Rice
Creek, Crow River, or Mississippi watersheds, or if a pipeline ruptured in an area served
by storm sewers discharging north of the Minneapolis intake (e.g., in Fridley,
Minneapolis, or Brooklyn Center).
If a derailment causing a major release occurred in the Fridley rail yard outside of the
spill basin area or along tracks on the eastern bank of the Mississippi River north of
Minneapolis.
If one of several large aboveground storage tanks in or north of Fridley discharged oil
into the storm sewer system.
If an oil tanker truck accident occurred on the Highway 694 or 610 bridges.
Note: St. Paul’s water supply includes a river intake, but since St. Paul has reservoir lakes and
emergency wells, the river intake can be shut down for a period of time if a river spill occurs.
VI.3. Scenario 3: A significant quantity of oil or hazardous substance is released into a
managed area or water body in the Sub-area. The product travels to a habitat supporting a large
concentration of wildlife, including threatened and endangered species. Examples of areas
known for such concentrations of wildlife include:
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Portions of the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge along the Mississippi River,
including the Black Dog Fen, Wilkie, and Upgrala Units.
Portions of the St. Croix National Wild and Scenic River along the St. Croix River.
Areas containing rare native ecosystems, including Nicols and Seminary Fens.
The Mississippi National River and Recreation Area along the Mississippi River.
A county or state park or reserve located along a major water body, including Fort
Snelling State Park or the Battle Creek Park/Pig's Eye Lake area.
Other areas in the Minneapolis/St. Paul Sub-area not located on major water bodies may be less
likely to be subject to a major spill, but could nevertheless be dramatically affected by a
relatively small release. Examples of such areas include the Carlos Avery Wildlife Refuge and
the Cedar Creek Natural History Area-Allison Savanna National Natural Landmark.
VI.4. Scenario 4: A large quantity of oil or hazardous substance is released onto the street and
into a storm or sanitary sewer located within the Sub-area, posing threats of explosion, inhalation
danger, and damage to the environment and to property. Such a release could occur:
If a facility, tanker truck, storage tank, or train released oil or hazardous substance on a
paved road near a storm sewer inlet. Trucking, storage, and railroad activities are carried
out in close proximity to sewers throughout the sub-area.
If a pipeline ruptured near a storm sewer inlet. Pipelines run in close proximity to sewers
throughout the northern, southern, and eastern portions of the sub-Area.
Volatile petroleum or hazardous substance can produce poisonous and explosive vapors within a
sewer system, within structures connected to a sanitary sewer, and at outfalls or the wastewater
treatment plant.
Petroleum or hazardous substances spilled into a sanitary sewer can kill the micro-organisms at
the wastewater treatment plant, resulting in discharge of untreated sewage for an extended period
of time.
VI.5. Scenario 5: A large-capacity (e.g., 500,000 gallons or more) aboveground storage tank
located near the Mississippi, Minnesota, or St. Croix River releases a large quantity of oil.
Threats to public safety, the environment, and property are posed. Storage tanks with capacities
of 500,000 gallons or more include:
Asphalt and fuel oil tanks located in Fridley and north Minneapolis areas.
Fuel oil, vegetable oil, and asphalt tanks in Savage and Burnsville areas.
Asphalt, fuel oil, vegetable oil, and gasoline tanks at storage facilities and refineries
located along the Mississippi River from downtown St. Paul to Hastings.
VI.6. Scenario 6: A major fire involving oil or hazardous substances occurs in the Sub-area,
threatening public safety, health, the environment, and property. Such a fire could occur:
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Anywhere in the Sub-area where large quantities of oil are stored or transported, such as
the petroleum pipelines and terminals, the refineries, the large aboveground tanks, and
the facilities between St. Paul and Hastings.
At any of the EHS or 112r facilities.
On any of the rail or truck transport routes.
At many manufacturing facilities.
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Appendices
Appendix 1. Definitions and Acronyms
A. Definitions
B. Acronyms
Appendix 2. Areas Requiring Special Protection During Spill Response
A. Environmentally Sensitive Areas
B. Economically Sensitive Areas
1. Navigation Locks and Dams
2. Surface Water Intakes
a. Public Water Supplies, Power Plants and Industrial Uses
(not included)
b. Intermittent Uses (not included)
C. Tribal Lands and Interests
Appendix 3. Emergency Response Personnel and Resources
A. Fire Departments
B. Hospitals
C. Marinas and Public Access Points
D. Oil Spill Removal Organizations
E. Oil Spill Response Resource Inventory
Appendix 4. Potential Spill Sources
A. Oil Storage Facilities (not included)
B. Hazardous Materials by county (not included)
C. EPCRA, CAA 112r RMP facilities and EHA facilities
D. Railroad, Highway and Pipeline Crossings
Appendix 5. Watershed Districts and Watershed Management Organizations
Appendix 6. Approval of Oil Spill Response Methods and Site-Specific Response
Strategies
Appendix 7. Air Releases Requiring Initial Protective Actions and Monitoring
A. Initial Protective Actions for Facilities and Local Responders
B. Air Monitoring for facilities and local responders
Appendix 8. Storm Water Drainage and Surface Water Outfalls
A. City of Minneapolis Storm Water Drainage and Surface Water
Outfalls
B. City of St. Paul Storm Watersheds and Surface Water Outfalls
Appendix 9. Notification Numbers and Information Resources
Appendix 10. Links
Appendix 11. Obtaining Documents Cited in the Sub-area Plan
Note: The content and data sources for information listed in the appendices are described on the cover page for each
appendix.
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Appendix 1. Definitions and Acronyms
A. Definitions
B. Acronyms
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Appendix 1-A.
Definitions
Definitions contained herein, unless otherwise specified, are the same as those contained
in the National Contingency Plan (NCP), Section 300.5 ("Definitions") and Section 1001
of the Oil Pollution Act (OPA), 33 U.S.C. Section 2701 ("Definitions").
Activation: Notification by telephone or other expeditious manner, or, when required,
the assembly of some or all appropriate members of the RRT or NRT.
Area Committee: As defined by Sections 311(a)(18) and (j)(4) of the Clean Water Act
(CWA), as amended by OPA, means the entity appointed by the President consisting of
members from federal, state, and local agencies with responsibilities that include
preparing an Area Contingency Plan (ACP) for the area designated by the President. The
Area Committee may include ex-officio (i.e., non-voting) members (e.g., industry and
local interest groups).
Area Contingency Plan: As defined by Sections 311(a)(19) and (j)(4) of CWA, as
amended by OPA, means the plan prepared by an Area Committee that, in conjunction
with the NCP, shall address the removal of a discharge including a worst-case discharge
and the mitigation or prevention of a substantial threat of such a discharge from a vessel,
offshore facility, or onshore facility operating in or near an area designated by the
President.
Chemical agents: Those elements, compounds, or mixtures that coagulate, disperse,
dissolve, emulsify, foam, neutralize, precipitate, reduce, solubilize, oxidize, concentrate,
congeal, entrap, fix, make the pollutant mass more rigid or viscous, or otherwise facilitate
the mitigation of deleterious effects or the removal of the pollutant from the water.
Chemical agents include biological additives, dispersants, sinking agents, miscellaneous
oil spill control agents, and burning agents, but do not include sorbents.
Claim: For purposes of a release under CERCLA, a demand in writing for a sum certain;
for purposes of a discharge under CWA, a request, made in writing for a sum certain, for
compensation for damages or removal costs resulting from an incident.
Coastal waters: The waters of the coastal zone (except for the Great Lakes and
specified ports and harbors on inland rivers). Precise boundaries are identified in U.S.
Coast Guard (USCG)/U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) agreements, federal
Regional Contingency Plans (RCPs) and Area Contingency Plans (ACPs).
Coastal zone: All U.S. waters subject to the tide, U.S. waters of the Great Lakes,
specified ports and harbors on inland rivers, waters of the contiguous zone, other waters
of the high seas subject to the NCP, and the land surface or land substrata, ground waters,
and ambient air proximal to those waters. The term coastal zone delineates an area of
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federal responsibility for response action. Precise boundaries are determined by
EPA/USCG agreements and identified in the RCP.
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act
(CERCLA): CERCLA, commonly known as Superfund, was enacted by Congress on
December 11, 1980. This law created a tax on the chemical and petroleum industries and
provided broad federal authority to respond directly to releases or threatened releases of
hazardous substances that may endanger public health or the environment.
Discharge: As defined by Section 311(a)(2) of CWA, includes, but is not limited to, any
spilling, leaking, pumping, pouring, emitting, emptying, or dumping of oil, but excludes
discharges in compliance with a permit under Section 402 of CWA.
Dispersants: Those chemical agents that emulsify, disperse, or solubilize the oil into the
water column or promote the surface spreading of oil slicks to facilitate dispersal of the
oil into the water column.
Drinking water supply: As defined by Section 101(7) of the Comprehensive
Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), means any raw
or finished water source that is or may be used by a public water system (as defined in the
Safe Drinking Water Act) or as drinking water by one or more individuals.
Economically sensitive areas: Those areas of explicit economic importance to the
public that, due to their proximity to potential spill sources, may require special
protection and include, but are not limited to: potable and industrial water intakes; locks
and dams; and public and private marinas.
Emergency Planning and community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA): Authorized by
Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA), the EPCRA
was enacted by Congress as the national legislation on community safety. This law is
designed to help local communities protect public health, safety, and the environment
from chemical hazards.
Environment: As defined by section 101(8) of CERCLA, means the navigable waters,
the waters of the contiguous zone, and the ocean waters of which the natural resources
are under the exclusive management authority of the United States under the Magnuson
Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.); and any other
surface water, ground water, drinking water supply, land surface or subsurface strata, or
ambient air within the United States or under the jurisdiction of the United States.
Environmentally sensitive areas: An especially delicate or sensitive natural resource
that requires protection in the event of a pollution incident. Designations of areas
considered to be sensitive can be found in the Guidance for Facility and Vessel Response
Plans Fish and Wildlife and Sensitive Environments, published by Department of
Commerce and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. In addition to this
definition, Area Committees may include any areas determined to be "sensitive" for OPA
planning purposes. Designation of areas considered to be sensitive can also be found in
the EPA’s Inland Sensitivity Atlas.
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Facility: as defined by section 101(9) of CERCLA, means any building, structure,
installation, equipment, pipe or pipeline (including any pipe into a sewer or publicly
owned treatment works), well, pit, pond, lagoon, impoundment, ditch, landfill, storage
container, motor vehicle, rolling stock, or aircraft, or any site or area, where a hazardous
substance has been deposited, stored, disposed of, or placed, or otherwise come to be
located; but does not include any consumer product in consumer use or any vessel. As
defined by section 1001 of the OPA, it means any structure, group of structures,
equipment, or device (other than a vessel) which is used for one or more of the following
purposes: Exploring for, drilling for, producing, storing, handling, transferring,
processing, or transporting oil. This term includes any motor vehicle, rolling stock, or
pipeline used for one or more of these purposes.
Federal On-Scene Coordinator: The federal government official at an incident scene
responsible for coordinating response activities either a) when U.S. EPA or USCG is the
lead agency; or b) for coordinating federal support for state and local responders when
state or local agencies are the lead agency.
Federal Response Plan (FRP): The agreement signed by 27 federal departments and
agencies in April 1987 and developed under the authorities of the Earthquake Hazards
Reduction Act of 1977 (42 U.S.C. 7701 et seq.), and the Disaster Relief Act of 1974 (42
U.S.C. 3231 et seq.), as amended by the Stafford Disaster Relief Act of 1988.
Ground water: As defined by section 101(12) of CERCLA, means water in a saturated
zone or stratum beneath the surface of land or water.
Hazardous substance: Any nonradioactive solid, liquid, or gaseous substance which,
when uncontrolled, may be harmful to human health or the environment. The precise
legal definition and a listing of the hazardous substances can be found in Section 101(14)
of CERCLA.
Inland waters: Those waters of the United States in the inland zone, waters of the Great
Lakes, Lake Champlain, and specified ports and harbors on inland rivers.
Inland zone: The environment inland of the coastal zone excluding the Great Lakes,
Lake Champlain, and specified ports and harbors on inland rivers. The term inland zone
delineates an area of federal responsibilities for response actions. Precise boundaries are
determined by EPA/USCG agreements and identified in RCPs.
Lead agency: The agency that provides the OSC/RPM (remedial project manager) to
plan and implement response actions under the NCP. EPA, the USCG, another federal
agency, or a state or political subdivision of a state) operating pursuant to a contract or
cooperative agreement executed pursuant to section 104(d)(1) of CERCLA, or designated
pursuant to Superfund Memorandum of Agreement (SMOA) entered into pursuant to
subpart F of the NCP or other agreements may be the lead agency for a response action.
In the case of a release of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant, where the
release is on, or the sole source of the release is from, any facility or vessel under the
jurisdiction, custody, or control of Department of Defense (DOD) or Department of
Energy (DOE), then DOD or DOE will be the lead agency. Where the release is on, or
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the sole source of the release is from, any facility or vessel under the jurisdiction,
custody, or control of federal agency other than EPA, the USCG, DOD, or DOE, then
that agency will be the lead agency for remedial actions and removal actions other than
emergencies. The federal agency maintains its lead agency responsibilities where the
remedy is selected by the federal agency for non-NPL sits or by EPA and the federal
agency or by EPA alone under CERCLA section 120. The lead agency will consult with
the support agency, if one exists, throughout the response process.
Miscellaneous oil spill control agent: Any product, other than a dispersant, sinking
agent, surface washing agent, surface collecting agent, bioremediation agent, burning
agent, or sorbent that can be used to enhance oil spill cleanup, removal, treatment, or
mitigation.
National Incident Management System (NIMS): A system mandated by Presidential
Homeland Security Policy Directive-5 that provides a consistent, nationwide approach
for Federal, State, local and tribal governments, the private sector and Nongovernmental
Organizations to work effectively and efficiently together to prepare for, respond to, and
recover from domestic incidents regardless of cause, size, or complexity. To provide for
interoperability and compatibility among Federal, state, local and tribal capabilities, the
NIMS includes a core set of concepts, principles, and terminology. HSPD-5 identifies
these as ICS; multi-agency coordination systems; training; identification and
management of resources (including systems for classifying types of resources);
qualification and certification; and the collection, tracking, and reporting of incident
information and incident resources.
National Pollution Fund Center: As defined by Section 7 of Executive Order 12777, the
National Pollution Funds Center (NPFC) is the entity established by the Secretary of the
Department of Transportation whose function is the administration of the Oil Spill
Liability Trust Fund (OSLTF). This includes access to the OSLTF by federal agencies,
states, and designated trustees for removal actions and initiation of natural resource
damage assessments, as well as claims for removal costs and damages.
National Response Plan (NRP): An all-discipline, all-hazards plan that establishes a
single, comprehensive framework for the management of domestic incidents. It provides
the structure and mechanisms for the coordination of federal support to state, local and
tribal incident managers and for exercising direct federal authorities and responsibilities.
National Response System (NRS): The mechanism for coordinating response actions by
all levels of government in support of the OSC/RPM. The NRS is composed of the NRT,
RRTs, OSC/RPM, Area Committees, and Special Teams and related support entities.
The NRS is capable of expanding or contracting to accommodate the response effort
required by the size or complexity of the discharge or release.
National Strike Force (NSF): A special team established by the USCG, including the
three USCG Strike Teams, the Public Information Assist Team (PIAT), and the National
Strike Force Coordination Center. The NSF is available to assist OSCs/RPMs in their
preparedness and response duties.
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National Strike Force Coordination Center (NSFCC): Authorized as the National
Response Unit by CWA sections 311 (a)(23) and (j)(2), it is the entity established by the
Secretary of the department, in which the USCG is operating at Elizabeth City, North
Carolina, with responsibilities that include administration of the USCG Strike Teams,
maintenance of response equipment inventories and logistic networks, and conducting a
national exercise program.
Natural resources: Means land, fish, wildlife, biota, air, water, ground water, drinking
water supplies, and other such resources belonging to, managed by, held in trust by,
appertaining to, or otherwise controlled by the United States (including the resources of
the exclusive economic zone defined by the Magnuson Fishery Conservation and
Management Act of 1976), any state or local government, any foreign government, any
Indian tribe, or, if such resources are subject to a trust restriction on alienation, any
member of an Indian tribe.
Navigable waters: As defined by 40 CFR 110.1, the term navigable waters includes:
(a) All waters that are currently used, were used in the past, or may be susceptible to use
in interstate or foreign commerce, including all waters that are subject to the ebb and flow
of the tide;
(b) Interstate waters, including interstate wetlands;
(c) All other waters such as intrastate lakes, rivers, streams, mudflats, sandflats, and
wetlands, the use, degradation, or destruction of which would affect or could affect
interstate or foreign commerce including any such waters:
(1) That are or could be used by interstate or foreign travelers for recreational
or other purposes;
(2) From which fish or shellfish are or could be taken and sold in interstate or
foreign commerce; and
(3) That are used or could be used for industrial purposes by industries in
interstate commerce;
(d) All impoundments of waters otherwise defined as navigable waters under this
Section;
(e) Tributaries of waters identified in (a) through (d) of this definition, including adjacent
wetlands; and
(f) Wetlands adjacent to waters identified in (a) through (e) of this definition: Provided,
that waste treatment systems (other than cooling ponds meeting the criteria of this
paragraph) are not waters of the U.S.
Oil: As defined by Section 311(a)(1) of CWA and section 1001 of OPA, means oil of
any kind or in any form, including, but not limited to, petroleum, fuel oil, sludge, oil
refuse, oil mixed with ballast or bilge water, vegetable oil, animal oil, and oil mixed with
wastes other than dredged spoil, but does not include petroleum, including crude oil or
any fraction thereof, which is specifically listed or designated as a hazardous substance
under subparagraphs (A) through (F) of section 101(14) of the Comprehensive
Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (42 U.S.C. 9601) and which
is subject to the provisions of that Act.
Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund: The fund established under Section 9509 of the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. Section 9509).
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On-scene coordinator (OSC): Under subpart E of the NCP, the federal official
predesignated by EPA or USCG to coordinate and direct responses under subpart D of
NCP, or the government official designated by the lead agency to coordinate and direct
removal actions.
On-site: The areal extent of contamination and all suitable areas in very close proximity
to the contamination necessary for implementation of the response action.
Person: As defined by section 101(21) of CERCLA, means an individual, firm,
corporation, association, partnership, consortium, joint venture, commercial entity,
Untied States government, state, municipality, commission, political subdivision of a
state, or any interstate body. As defined by section 1001 of the OPA, ―person‖ means an
individual, corporation, partnership, association, state, municipality, commission, or
political subdivision of a state, or any interstate body.
Pollutant or contaminant: As defined by section 101(33) of CERCLA, shall include,
but not be limited to, any element, substance, compound, or mixture, including disease-
causing agents, which after release into the environment and upon exposure, ingestion,
inhalation, or assimilation into any organism, either directly from the environment or
indirectly by ingestion through food chain, will or may reasonably be anticipated to cause
death, disease, behavioral abnormalities, cancer, genetic mutation, physiological
malfunctions (including malfunctions in reproduction ) or physical deformations, in such
organisms or their offspring. The term does not include petroleum, including crude oil or
any fraction thereof which is not otherwise specifically listed or designated as a
hazardous substance under section 101(14)(A) through (F) of CERCLA, nor does it
include natural gas, liquefied natural gas, or synthetic gas of pipeline quality (or mixtures
of natural gas and such synthetic gas). For purposes of the NCP, the term pollutant or
contaminant means any pollutant or contaminant that may present an imminent and
substantial danger to public health or welfare of the United States.
Region 5 Regional Contingency Plan/Area Contingency Plan (RCP/ACP):
Developed to fulfill the requirements of the NCP for both the Regional Contingency Plan
(RCP) and Area Contingency Plans (ACP), as well as relevant portions of the Federal
Response Plan (FRP), particularly Emergency Support Function #10 for Hazardous
Materials (ESF #10).
Regional Response Team: The federal response organization (consisting of
representatives from selected federal and state agencies) which acts as a regional body
responsible for overall planning and preparedness for oil and hazardous materials releases
and for providing advice to the FOSC in the event of a major or substantial spill.
Remove or removal: As defined by section 311(a)(8) of the CWA, containment and
removal of oil or hazardous substances from the water and shorelines or the taking of
such other actions as may be necessary to minimize or mitigate damage to the public
health or welfare of the United States (including, but not limited to, fish, shellfish,
wildlife, public and private property, and shorelines and beaches) or to the environment.
For the purpose of the NCP, the term also includes monitoring of action to remove a
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discharge. As defined by section 101(23) of CERCLA, remove or removal means the
cleanup or removal of released hazardous substances from the environment; such actions
as may be necessary taken in the event of the threat of release of hazardous substances in
the environment; such actions as may be necessary to monitor, assess, and evaluate the
release or threat of release of hazardous substances; the disposal of removed material; or
the taking of such other actions as may be necessary to prevent, minimize, or mitigate
damage to the public health or welfare of the United States or to the environment, which
may otherwise result from a release or threat of release. The term includes, in addition,
without being limited to, security fencing or other measures to limit access, provision of
alternative water supplies, temporary evacuation and housing of threatened individuals
not otherwise provided for, action taken under section 104(b) of CERCLA, post-removal
site control, where appropriate, and any emergency assistance which may be provided
under the Disaster Relief Act of 1974. For the purpose of the NCP, the term also
includes enforcement activities related thereto.
Removal costs: As defined by section 1001 of OPA, the costs of removal that are
incurred after a discharge of oil has occurred, or in any case in which there is a
substantial threat of a discharge of oil, the costs to prevent, minimize, or mitigate oil
pollution from such an incident.
Reportable Quantity: A contaminant-specific amount, as designated under CERCLA,
SARA or state law that, when released or threatened to be released, must be reported to
the appropriate agencies.
Respond or response: As defined by section 101(25) of CERCLA, remove, removal,
remedy, or remedial action, including enforcement activities related thereto.
Responsible party: As defined by section 1001 of the OPA, means the following:
(a) Vessels - In the case of a vessel, any person owning, operating, or demise chartering
the vessel.
(b) Onshore Facilities - In the case of an onshore facility (other than a pipeline), any
person owning or operating the facility, except a federal agency, state, municipality,
commission, or political subdivision of a state, or any interstate body, that as the
owner transfers possession and right to use the property to another person by lease,
assignment, or permit.
(c) Offshore Facilities - In the case of an offshore facility (other than a pipeline or a
deepwater port licensed under the Deepwater Port Act of 1974 (33 U.S.C. 1501 et
seq.)), the lessee or permittee of the area in which the facility is located or the holder
of a right of use and easement granted under applicable state law or the Outer
Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1301-1356) for the area in which the facility
is located (if the holder is a different person than the lessee or permittee), except a
federal agency, state, municipality, commission, or political subdivision of a state, or
any interstate body, that as owner transfers possession and right to use the property to
another person by lease, assignment, or permit.
(d) Deepwater Ports - In the case of a deepwater port licensed under the Deepwater Port
Act of 1974 (33 U.S.C. 1501-1524), the licensee.
(e) Pipelines - In the case of a pipeline, any person owning or operating the pipeline.
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(f) Abandonment - In the case of an abandoned vessel, onshore facility, deepwater port,
pipeline, or offshore facility, the person who would have been responsible parties
immediately prior to the abandonment of the vessel or facility.
SARA: The Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986. In addition to
certain free-standing provisions of law, it includes amendments to CERCLA, the Solid
Waste Disposal Act, and the Internal Revenue Code. Among the free-standing provisions
of law is Title III of SARA, also known as the ―Emergency Planning and Community
Right-to-Know Act of 1986" and Title IV of SARA, also known as the ―Radon Gas and
Indoor Air Quality Research Act of 1986." Title V of SARA amending the Internal
Revenue Code is also known as the ―Superfund Revenue Act of 1986.‖
Sinking agents: Those additives applied to oil discharges to sink floating pollutants
below the water surface.
Sorbents: Essentially inert and insoluble materials that are used to remove oil and
hazardous substances from water through adsorption, in which the oil or hazardous
substance is attracted to the sorbent surface and then adheres to it; absorption, in which
the oil or hazardous substance penetrates the pores of the sorbent material; or a
combination of the two. Sorbents are generally manufactured in particulate form for
spreading over an oil slick or as sheets, rolls, pillows, or booms. The sorbent material
may consist of, but is not limited to, the following materials:
(a) Organic products-
(i) Peat moss or straw;
(ii) Cellulose fibers or cork;
(iii) Corn cobs;
(iv) Chicken, duck, or other bird feathers.
(b) Mineral compounds-
(i) Volcanic ash or perlite;
(ii) Vermiculite or zeolite.
(c) Synthetic products-
(i) Polypropylene;
(ii) Polyethylene;
(iii) Polyurethane;
(iv) Polyester.
Specified ports and harbors: Those ports and harbor areas on inland rivers, and land
areas immediately adjacent to those waters, where the USCG acts as predesignated on-
scene coordinator. Precise locations are determined by EP/USCG regional agreements
and identified in federal Regional Contingency Plans and Area Contingency Plans.
Spill of National Significance: A spill that due to its severity, size, location, actual or
potential impact on the public health and welfare or the environment, or the necessary
response effort, is so complex that it requires extraordinary coordination of federal, state,
local, and responsible party resources to contain and cleanup the discharge.
State: The several states of the United States, the District of Columbia, the
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the U.S. Virgin Islands, the
Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas, and any other territory of possession over
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which the United States has jurisdiction. For purposes of the NCP, the term includes
Indian tribes as defined in the NCP except where specifically noted. Section 126 of
CERCLA provides that the governing body of an Indian tribe shall be afforded
substantially the same treatment as a state with respect to certain provisions of CERCLA.
Section 300.515(b) of the NCP describes the requirements pertaining to Indian tribes that
wish to be treated as states under CERCLA.
Surface collecting agents: Those chemical agents that form a surface film to control the
layer thickness of oil.
Trustee: An official of a federal natural resources management agency designated in
subpart G of the NCP or a designated state official or Indian tribe or, in the case of
discharges covered by the OPA, a foreign government official, who may pursue claims
for damages under section 107(f) of CERCLA or section 1006 of the OPA.
United States: When used in relation to section 311(a)(5) of the CWA, means the states,
the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana
Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Untied States Virgin Islands, and the Pacific Island
Governments. Untied States, when used in relation to section 101(27) of CERCLA and
section 1001(36) of the OPA, includes the several states of the Untied States, the District
of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the United
States Virgin Islands, the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas, and any other
territory or possession over which the Untied States has jurisdiction.
Used Oil: Any oil that has been refined from crude oil, or any synthetic oil, that has been
used and as a result of such use is contaminated by physical or chemical impurities.
Vessel: As defined by section 101(28) of CERCLA, every description of watercraft or
other artificial contrivance used, or capable of being used, as a means of transportation on
water; and, as defined by section 311(a)(3) of the CWA, means every description of
watercraft or other artificial contrivance used, or capable of being used, as a means of
transportation on water other than a public vessel.
Waste Oil: For the purposes of this Plan, waste oil is any oil that has been refined from
crude oil, or any synthetic oil, that has been physically or chemically contaminated as a
result of a spill.
Wetlands: Those areas that are inundated or saturated by surface or groundwater at a
frequency or duration sufficient to support, and that under normal circumstances do
support, a prevalence of vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soil conditions.
Wetlands generally include playa lakes, swamps, fens, marshes, bogs, and similar areas
such as sloughs, prairie potholes, wet meadows, prairie river overflows, mudflats, and
natural ponds (40 CFR 112.2(y)).
Worst-case discharge: As defined by section 311(a)(24) of the CWA, in the case of a
vessel, a discharge in adverse weather conditions of its entire cargo, and, in the case of an
offshore facility or onshore facility, the largest foreseeable discharge in adverse weather
conditions.
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Appendix 1-B.
Acronyms
ACP Area Contingency Plan
ACRRA Agricultural Chemical Response and Reimbursement Account
ALOHA Areal Locations of Hazardous Atmospheres
ARMER Allied Radio Matrix for Emergency Response
AST Atlantic Strike Team
ATSDR Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
BIA Bureau of Indian Affairs
BOA Basic Ordering Agreement
CAA Clean Air Act
CAER Community Awareness and Emergency Response
CAMEO Computer-Aided Management of Emergency Operations
CAT State Funded Chemical Assessment Team
CERCLA Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability
Act of 1980, 42 U.S.C. Sections 9601 et seq., also known as Superfund
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
CG FINCEN U.S. Coast Guard Finance Center
CG MLC U.S. Coast Guard Maintenance and Logistics Command
Chem-Trec Chemical Transportation Emergency Center
COE U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
COTP Captain of the Port (USCG)
CWA Clean Water Act, as amended by OPA, 33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.
DHS Department of Homeland Security
DNR Department of Natural Resources
DOC U.S. Department of Commerce
DOD U.S. Department of Defense
DOE U.S. Department of Energy
DOI U.S. Department of the Interior
DOJ U.S. Department of Justice
DOL U.S. Department of Labor
DOS U.S. Department of State
DOT U.S. Department of Transportation
DPS Department of Public Safety
DRAT District Response Advisory Team (USCG)
DRG Direct Response Groups
EHA Emergency Hazard Analysis
EHS Extremely Hazardous Substance
EMC Emergency Management Committee
EOC Emergency Operations Center
EOP Emergency Operation Plan
EPA U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
EPCRA The Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986
(Title III of SARA)
ERC Emergency Response Commission
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ERT Environmental Response Team of the Environmental Protection Agency
ESF Emergency Support Function (annexes to the Federal Response Plan)
FD Fire Department
FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency
FOSC Federal On-Scene Coordinator
FRP Facility Response Plan
FRP/ESF Federal Response Plan/Emergency Support Function
FWPCA Federal Water Pollution Control Act (aka Clean Water Act)
GIS Geographic Information Systems
GSA U.S. General Services Administration
HAZWOPER Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard
HHS U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
HSEM Minnesota Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
HMEP Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness
HSEEP Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program
IAG Interagency Agreement
IC Incident Commander
ICS Incident Command System
IO Information Officer
JIC Joint Information Center
LDB Left Descending Bank
LEPC Local Emergency Planning Committee
MEOP Minnesota Emergency Operations Plan
MDA Minnesota Department of Agriculture
MDH Minnesota Department of Health
MERLA Minnesota Environmental Response and Liability Act
MIMS Minnesota Incident Management System
MHS Minnesota Historical Society
MIMS Minnesota Incident Management System
MMS Minerals Management Service
MN DNR Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
MN DOT Minnesota Department of Transportation
MNRRA Mississippi National River and Recreation Area
MNWALK Minnesota Local Emergency Operations Plan Crosswalk
MOU Memorandum of Understanding
MPCA Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
MSL Mean sea level
MVNWR Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge
NCP National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan, 40
CFR
NIMS National Incident Management System
NIOSH National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
NOAA National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
NPFC National Pollution Fund Center
NPS National Park Service
NRC National Response Center
NRDA Natural Resource Damage Assessment
NRT National Response Team
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NRS National Response System
NSF National Strike Force
NSFCC National Strike Force Coordinating Center
NTIS National Technical Information Service
NWR National Wildlife Refuge
OGA Other Government Agencies
OPA Oil Pollution Act of 1990, 33 U.S.C. Section 2701 et seq.
OSC On-Scene Coordinator
OSHA Occupational Health and Safety Administration
OSLTF Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund
OSRO Oil Spill Removal Organization
PAC Planning Advisory Committee
PIAT Public Information Assistance Team
POLREP Pollution Report
PPE Personal Protective Equipment
PREP National Preparedness for Response Exercises Program
PRFA Pollution Removal Funding Authorization
PSAP Public Safety Answering Point
RCP Regional Contingency Plan
RCP/ACP Regional Contingency Plan/ Area Contingency Plan
RCRA Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
RDB Right Descending Bank
RHMRT Regional Hazardous Material Response Team
RMP Risk Management Plan
RP Responsible Party
RQ Reportable Quantity
RRC Regional Review Committee
RRT Regional Response Team
RSPA U.S. Research and Special Programs Administration
SARA Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986
SCBA Self Contained Breathing Apparatus
SERC State Emergency Response Commission
SERT State Funded Emergency Response Team
SHPO State Historic Preservation Officer
SONS Spill of National Significance
SOP Standard Operating Procedure
SOSC State On-Scene Coordinator
SPCC Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure
SSC Scientific Support Coordinator
UCS Unified Command System
UMRBA Upper Mississippi River Basin Association
U.S.C. United States Code
USCG U.S. Coast Guard
USDA U.S. Department of Agriculture
USFWS U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
USGS U.S. Geological Survey
WI DNR Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
WWTP Wastewater Treatment Plant
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Appendix 2. Areas Requiring Special Protection During Spill Response
A. Environmentally Sensitive Areas
B. Economically Sensitive Areas
1. Navigation Locks and Dams
2. Surface Water Intakes
a. Public Water Supplies, Power Plants and Industrial
Uses (not included)
b. Intermittent Uses (not included)
C. Tribal Lands and Interests
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Appendix 2-A.
Areas Requiring Special Protection During Spill Response:
Environmentally Sensitive Areas
Appendix Description
This appendix provides information about publicly managed natural resource areas and other areas
of environmental significance in the Sub-area, as identified by county, state, and federal resource
managers. Information includes site names, locations, and emergency and administrative contact
telephone numbers. Names of waterbodies associated with the sites are also provided where
applicable. Species information, as available, is presented by major groupings such as bird, plant,
or mammal, with further distinction by habitat type (i.e., aquatic/riparian or terrestrial/upland),
where appropriate. This appendix does not provide an exhaustive listing of all environmentally
sensitive areas, and was compiled based on currently available information. Additional
information that plan users may provide is welcome.
Data Sources
DeLorme Map Company, Minnesota Atlas and Gazetteer, 2006. Contact: P O Box 298,
Yarmouth, Maine 40496. The DeLorme series of Atlas and Gazetteer maps are available
here:
http://shop.delorme.com/OA_HTML/DELibeCCtdItemDetail.jsp?beginIndex=0&item=19
2§ion=10096.
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Division of Parks and Recreation, State Park
Statutory Boundaries in State Park management Plans. Contact: Minnesota Department of
Natural Resources, 500 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, MN 55155 or see Division of Parks and
Recreation website for contact information: http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/parks_recreation/.
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, MIS Bureau - MN GAP Stewardship
database containing land ownership information for the state of Minnesota with data
ranges from 1976 to 2007. Contact: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Bureau
of Management Information Services, 500 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, MN 55155 or for
more information see MIS Bureau website at:
http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/aboutdnr/bureaus/mis.
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources – MIS Bureau, 1:24,000 Streams GIS, 2003.
Contact: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, 500 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, MN
55155 or for more information on available spatial data see: http://deli.dnr.state.mn.us/.
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Scientific & Natural Areas (SNA) Program.
Contact: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, 500 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, MN
55155 or for more information visit SNA website at: http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/snas/.
Natural Resource Area Review and Identification Workshop, held March 31, 1995,
St. Paul, Minnesota. Conducted with representatives of Bay West, Inc., Minnesota
Department of Natural Resources, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, National
Biological Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Park
Service, Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community, U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the Upper Mississippi River Basin
Association.
U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 3, Geospatial Services.
Contact: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge
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Minneapolis/St. Paul Sub-Area Contingency Plan
(MVNWR) Office, 3815 E. 80th Street, Bloomington, MN 55425 or for more information
see MVNWR website at: http://www.fws.gov/midwest/minnesotavalley/.
U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, MNRRA GIS. National Park
Service, 111 Kellogg Blvd E # 105, St Paul, MN 55101 or for more information visit
MNRRA website at: http://www.nps.gov/miss/index.htm.
Upper Mississippi River Basin Association, Minnesota Metro Inland Sensitivity Atlas
data. Contact: Mapping Project Coordinator, 415 Hamm Building, 408 St. Peter St., St.
Paul, MN 55102or for more information on Inland Sensitivity Atlas visit UMRBA website
at: http://umrba.org/isa.htm.
Appendix Records Sorting Order
County
Waterbody - All lakes are sorted by actual name, rather than a preceding ―Lake‖
Site Name
Abbreviations Used in Appendix
N,S,E,W—Cardinal directions
MN DNR—Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
MVNWR—Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge
USFWS—U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
RDB—Right descending bank
LDB—Left descending bank
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Emergency #
Name Waterbody(ies) Managing Agency Admin. # Comments
Anoka County
private: notify DNR
651-649-5451
Amelia Lake-other Amelia Lake Ecol. Aquatic / riparian birds
651-259-5100
Resc/HeritageProg.
Contains a continuum of plant
Boot Lake-State
Boot Lake/ MN DNR Ecological 651-649-5451 community types including oak
Scientific and Natural
Linwood Lake Resources 651-259-5100 forest, aspen-shrub thickets,
Area
and white pine stands
Welfare State-Wildlife Coon Creek/ MN DNR, Division 651-649-5451
Management Area wetlands of Fish & Wildlife 651-259-5200
private: notify DNR
651-649-5451
Coon Lake-other Coon Lake Ecol. Resc/Heritage migratory waterfowl
651-259-5100
Prog.
763-323-5000
Coon Lake-County Park Coon Lake Anoka County
763-757-3920
private: notify DNR
651-649-5451 Pristine lake with waterfowl
Crossways Lake-other Crossways Lake Ecol. Resc/Heritage
651-259-5100 sites; migratory waterfowl
Prog.
Helen Allison Savanna- 4 miles SE of Isanti; contains
The Nature 651-649-5451
State Scientific and Fish Lake excellent example of sand dune
Conservancy 612-331-0750
Natural Area plant succession
George Lake-State Fish MN DNR, Division 651-649-5451
George Lake
Management Area of Fish& Wildlife 651-259-5200
Ham Lake-State Fish MN DNR, Div. Of 651-649-5451
Ham Lake
Management Area Fish & Wildlife 651-259-5200
Linwood Lake-Fish Linwood Lake/ MN DNR, Division 651-649-5451
Management Area wetlands of Fish & Wildlife 651-259-5200
Martin Island-Linwood
Martin Lake/ 763-323-5000
Lakes Anoka County
Tamarack Lake 763-757-3920
Regional Park
BLM Miscellaneous Bureau of Land 414-297-4429 Immediately S of King's Island
Mississippi River
Lands Management 414-297-4421 in Anoka on LDB
1st emerg# is 24 hour pager,
800-759-4726;
Mississippi National National Park 2nd emerg# answered during
pager PIN#
River Recreation Area- Mississippi River Service, MNRRA business hours; both reach
4190092
National Park Office Washington DC spill
651-290-4160
coordinator
Mississippi River State
MN DNR, Parks & 651-649-5451
Wild Scenic- Mississippi River
Trails 651-259-5666
Recreational River
private: notify DNR
651-649-5451 At river mile 864.5 RDB;
Unnamed-other Mississippi River Ecol. Resc/Heritage
651-259-5100 across from Banfill Island
Prog.
private: notify DNR
651-649-5451
Pickeral Lake-other Pickeral Lake Ecol. Resc/Heritage migratory waterfowl
651-259-5100
Prog.
Rice/Baldwin/
Rice Creek Chain of Marshan/George 612-427-1212 Storage for St. Paul drinking
Anoka County
Lakes-Regional Park Watch/Peltier 612-757-3920 water supply
Lakes
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Emergency #
Name Waterbody(ies) Managing Agency Admin. # Comments
Anoka County, continued
Pristine lake with waterfowl
private: notify DNR
651-649-5451 sites; near Lino Lakes and just
Rondeau Lake-other Rondeau Lake Ecol. Resc/Heritage
651-259-5100 SE of Carlos Avery wildlife
Prog.
management area
private: notify DNR
651-649-5451 migratory waterfowl; located in
Round Lake-other Round Lake Ecol. Resc/Heritage
651-259-5100 andover
Prog.
Rum River State Wild
MN DNR, Parks & 651-649-5451
Scenic-Recreational Rum River
Trails 651-259-5666
River
Rum River Canoe & MN DNR, Parks & 651-649-5451
Rum River
Boating Route Trails 651-259-5666
private: notify DNR Immediately SW of Rum River
Rum River/ 651-649-5451
Unnamed-other Ecol. Resc/Heritage Central
Mississippi River 651-259-5100
Prog. Park
Bethel-Wildlife MN DNR, Div. of 651-649-5451
Smith Lake
Management Area Fish & Wildlife 651-259-5200
P. Beskin-Wildlife MN DNR, Div. of 651-649-5451
streams/wetlands
Management Area Fish & Wildlife 651-259-5200
Gordie Mikkelson-
MN DNR, Div. of 651-649-5451
Wildlife Management wetlands
Fish & Wildlife 651-259-5200
Area
Houle-Wildlife MN DNR, Div. of 651-649-5451
wetlands
Management Area Fish & Wildlife 651-259-5200
Bunker Hills-Regional wetlands/small 763-323-5000
Anoka County
Park streams 763-757-3920
Anoka, Chisago Counties
Sunrise River Sunrise River Tributaries to three branches of
MN DNR Div. Of 651-649-5451
Tributaries-Wildlife (N/W/S Branches)/ Sunrise River; sensitive
Fish & Wildlife 651-259-5200
Management Area tributaries corridors through managed area
Carlos Avery-Wildlife MN DNR, Div. of 651-649-5451
multiple
Management Area Fish & Wildlife 651-259-5200
Anoka, Isanti Counties
612-221-0513, Emergency #- Resident Mgr,
Cedar Creek/Fish
Cedar Creek- Natural The University of 763-444-5325 Dave Bosanko;1st contact #-
Lake/Beckman
History Area Minnesota 763-434-5131; site office. 2nd cnct#- Dean,
Lake/Cedar Bog
763-624-2244 College of Biol. Sci. U of MN
Anoka, Hennepin Counties
BLM Miscellaneous Bureau of Land 414-297-4429 LDB of river at King's Island
Mississippi River
Lands Management 414-297-4421 Park
Mississippi Wild-
MN DNR, Parks & 651-649-5451 RDB at Goodin Island; at
Scenic Recreational Mississippi River
Trails 651-259-5666 opening to backwater channel
River
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Emergency #
Name Waterbody(ies) Managing Agency Admin. # Comments
Anoka, Washington Counties
Anoka County- 763-323-5000
Bald Eagle Lake Anoka County
miscellaneous lands 763-757-3920
Carver County
Assumption-State
MN DNR, Div. of 651-649-5451
Wildlife Management Assumption Lake
Fish & Wildlife 651-259-5200
Area
Auburn/Steiger/
Carver Park Reserve- Three Rivers Park 612-544-9511 For emergencies, request park
Parley/Zumbra
regional park District 612-443-2669 ranger
Lakes
Bavaria, Lake-State MN DNR, Div. Of 651-649-5451
Bavaria, Lake
Fish Management Area Fish& Wildlife 651-259-5200
private: notify DNR Drains to S. Fork Crow River;
651-649-5451
Berliner Lake-other Berliner Lake Ecol. Resc/Heritage 3 miles west of Waconia;
651-259-5100
Prog. .migratory waterfowl
952-361-1231
Baylor-Regional Park Eagle Lake Carver County
952-361-1820
Eagle Lake-State Fish MN DNR, Div. of 651-649-5451
Eagle Lake
Management Area Fish& Wildlife 651-259-5200
private: notify DNR
651-649-5451
Goose Lake-other Goose Lake Ecol. Resc/Heritage Lake has access ramp
651-259-5100
Prog.
Lotus Lake-State Fish MN DNR,Div of 651-649-5451
Lotus Lake
Management Area Fish & Wildlife 651-259-5200
Carver Highlands-
MN DNR, Div. of 651-649-5451
StateWildlife Minnesota River
Fish & Wildlife 651-259-5200
Management Area
MN DNR, Parks & 651-649-5451
Minnesota River-other Minnesota River state canoe and boating route
Trails 651-259-5666
Minnesota Valley
National Wildlife Minnesota River/ US Fish & Wildlife 215-266-5155
Refuge- Chaska Lake Chaska Lake Service 612-854-5900
Unit
Minnesota Valley
National Wildlife Minnesota US Fish & Wildlife 215-266-5155
Refuge- Rapids Lake River/Rapids Lake Service 612-854-5900
Unit
private: notify DNR Rare natural community; plant
Seminary Fen-natural 651-649-5451
Minnesota River Ecol. Resc/Heritage communities; 1.5 miles NW of
community 651-259-5100
Prog. Shakopee
BLM Miscellaneous Bureau of Land 414-297-4429 Shoreline of Myers Lake; 24
Myers Lake
Lands Management 414-297-4421 miles east of Young America
private: notify DNR
651-649-5451 migratory waterfowl; 3.5 miles
Patterson, Lake-other Patterson, Lake Ecol. Resc/Heritage
651-259-5100 SW of Waconia
Prog.
Gravel Pits #1748 &
South Fork-Crow MN DNR, Div. Of 651-649-5451
#2749-State Wildlife
River Fish & Wildlife 651-259-5200
Management Area
South Fork Crow private: notify DNR
Crow River Wetlands- 651-649-5451
River/associated Ecol. Resc/Heritage ¼ mile NW of Mayer
other 651-259-5100
wetlands Prog.
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Emergency #
Name Waterbody(ies) Managing Agency Admin. # Comments
Carver County, continued
private: notify DNR
651-649-5451 1 mile W of Norwood Young
Tiger Lake-other Tiger Lake Ecol. Resc/Heritage
651-259-5100 America
Prog.
Waconia, Lake/
Waconia- State Wildlife MN DNR, Div. of 651-649-5451
wetlands
Management Area Fish & Wildlife 651-259-5200
Schneewind-State
MN DNR, Div. of 651-649-5451
Wildlife Management wetlands
Fish & Wildlife 651-259-5200
Area
Carver, Hennepin Counties
Minnesota Valley
US Fish & Wildlife 215-266-5155
National Wildlife Minnesota River
Service 612-854-5900
Refuge- Upgrala Unit
Chisago, Polk, St. Croix, Washington Counties
St. Croix River- 800-943-0003
WI DNR, Watershed
Outstanding Resource St. Croix River 715-762-4684
Management
Water ext. 116
Dakota County
Black Dog- State Contains mesic prairie and
Black Dog Lake/ The Nature 651-649-5451
Scientific and Natural degraded calcareous fenplant
Minnesota River Conservancy 612-331-0750
Area communities
Byllesby, Lake-County 651-438-4703
Byllesby, Lake Dakota County
Park 952-891-7087
Cannon River-State Wild
MN DNR, Parks & 651-649-5451 Riverway has significant prairie
Scenic Recreational Cannon River
Trails 651-259-5666 remnants
River
Miesville Ravine-Park 651-438-4703
Cannon River Dakota County
Reserve 952-891-7087
Chub Lake-State
Chub Lake/ Chub MN DNR Div of Fish 651-649-5451
Wildlife Management
Creek & Wildlife 651-259-5200
Area
BLM Miscellaneous Bureau of Land 414-297-4429
Crystal Lake 2.5 miles W of Apple Valley
Lands Management 414-297-4421
Stream contains significant
Judicial Ditch # 1-Trout MNDNR Trout and 800-422-0798 populations of trout and/or
Judicial Ditch # 1
Stream Salmon Program 651-259-5200 salmon; 2.5 miles N of Cannon
Falls on Hwy 52
Marion Lake-State Fish MN DNR, Div. of 651-649-5451
Marion Lake
Management Area Fish & Wildlife 651-259-5200
Mcdonough/
Lebanon Hills-County 651-438-4703
O'Brien/ Dakota County
Park 952-891-7087
Holland Lakes
Minnesota Valley Minnesota
US Fish & Wildlife 215-266-5155
National Wildlife River/Black Dog
Service 612-854-5900
Refuge- Black Dog Unit Lake
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Emergency #
Name Waterbody(ies) Managing Agency Admin. # Comments
Dakota County, continued
Nicols Fen-National Minnesota River 215-266-5155 Calcareous fen wetland;second
USFWS
Wildlife Refuge /Black Dog Lake 612-854-5900 emerg # pages regional spill coord
Downstream of
Mississippi River Islands MN DNR Ecological Comprised of five islands, silver
confluence of 651-649-5451
Scientific and Natural Resources, SNA maples predominate, perching areas
Mississippi & 651-259-5100
Areas Program for bald eagles
Minnesota rivers
Division of Forestry MN DNR, Forestry 651-649-5451 Island in Mississippi River at river
Mississippi River
Lands-State Forest Division 651-259-5300 mile 825.5
Gores-Wildlife MN DNR, Div. of 651-649-5451
Mississippi River 2 miles SE of Hastings on Hwy 54
Management Area Fish & Wildlife 651-259-5200
800-759-4726;
Mississippi National Island in the Mississippi River at
National Park Service, page PIN
River and Recreation Mississippi River river mile 833.2; emergency #- NPS
MNRRA Office 4190092
Area National Park spills coord., Eugene Ralston
651-290-4160
unnamed rare species site- private: notify DNR At Lake Rebecca Park on the N side
651-649-5451
other Mississippi River Ecol. Resc/Heritage of Hastings; rookery sites; wading
651- 259-5100
Prog. birds
Pine Bend Bluffs Mississippi MN DNR Ecological Continuous woodlands and dry
651-649-5451
Scientific and Natural River/Baldwin Resources, SNA prairie bluff lands along three miles
651-259-5100
Area Lake area Program of Mississippi River
Mississippi private: notify DNR
651-649-5451 Vulnerable backwater areas;
Spring Lake-other River/Baldwin/ Ecol. Resc/Heritage
651-259-5100 migratory waterfowl; wading birds
Spring Lakes Prog.
Mississippi
651-438-4703
Spring Lake-Park Reserve River/Baldwin/ Dakota County
952-891-7087
Spring Lakes
Minnesota Zoological
Minnesota Zoological 612-431-9251
Gardens- numerous lakes
Gardens 612-431-9200
Zoological garden
private: notify DNR
651-649-5451 At the junction of 35E and 494;
Rogers Lake-other Rogers Lake Ecol. Resc/Heritage
651-259-5100 aquatic/riparian birds
Prog.
Hastings-Wildlife MN DNR, Div. of 651-649-5451
small stream 1 mile SE of Hastings on Hwy 316
Management Area Fish & Wildlife 651-259-5200
Located in West St. Paul at the
651-438-4703
Thompson County Park Thompson Lake Dakota County intersection of Hwy 73 and
952-891-7087
Thompson
NW edge of Dorer Hardwood State
Tributary to the Cannon Tributary to the MNDNR Trout and 800-422-0798
Forest; stream contains significant
River-Trout Stream Cannon River Salmon Program 651-259-5200
populations of troutand/or salmon
Bellwood- State Game unidentified trib. to MN DNR Div of Fish 651-649-5451
3 miles SE of Hastings
Refuge Vermillion River & Wildlife 651-259-5200
Dakota County- 651-438-4703
Vermillion River Dakota County
Miscellaneous Lands 952-891-7087
Vermillion River-Trout MNDNR Trout and 800-422-0798 Stream contains significant
Vermillion River
Stream Salmon Program 651-259-5200 populations of troutand/or salmon
Hastings-State Scientific Vermillion River, MN DNR Ecological 651-649-5451
and Natural Area small pond Resources 651-259-5100
Murphy-Hanrahan- 651-438-4703
wetlands Dakota County
Regional Park 952-891-7087
1 mile S of U of M Rosemount
wetlands/ private: notify DNR
Janine Butler Property- 651-649-5451 research center; site has significant
Vermillion River Ecol. Resc/Heritage
other 651-259-5100 sensitive wetlands;
trib. Prog.
aquatic/riparian invertebrates
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Emergency #
Name Waterbody(ies) Managing Agency Admin. # Comments
Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey Counties
Consists of river bottoms
forested with green ash,
Minnesota and
MN DNR, Div. of 651-649-5451 cottonwood, elm, and maple
Fort Snelling-State Park Mississippi Rivers/
Parks and Trails 612-259-5600 along with marshes; portions of
Gun Club Lake
the park are also managed by
MN DNRTrails and Waterways
Hennepin County
612-544-9511
Hyland Lake Park Anderson/ Bush/ Three Rivers Park 612 941-7922 For emergencies, request park
Reserve-regional park Hyland Lakes District or 612-941- ranger
4362
Elm Creek/
Elm Creek Park Three Rivers Park 612-544-9511 For emergencies, request park
Diamond Creek/
Reserve-regional park District 612-424-5511 ranger
Hayden Lake
For emergencies, request park
Fish Lake- Regional Three Rivers Park 612-544-9511
Fish Lake ranger; aquatic/riparian bird
Park District 612-420-3423
nesting sites
private: notify DNR
651-649-5451
French Lake French Lake Ecol. Resc/Heritage Aquatic/riparian birds
651-259-5100
Prog.
Schmidt-Wildlife MN DNR, Div. of 651-649-5451
Goose Lake 1 mile S of Elm Creek Park
Management Area Fish & Wildlife 651-259-5200
Katrina/
Baker Park Reserve- Halfmoon/ Hennepin County 612-544-9511 For emergencies, request park
regional park Independence/Spur Parks 612-479-1172 ranger
zem Lakes
Minnesota Valley
National Wildlife US Fish & Wildlife 215-266-5155 Between river miles 812-814;
Minnesota River
Refuge- Bloomington Service 612-854-5900 at Port Cargill
Ferry Unit
Minnesota Valley
National Wildlife US Fish & Wildlife 215-266-5155
Minnesota River
Refuge- Long Meadow Service 612-854-5900
Lake Unit
BLM Miscellaneous Minnetonka, Lake/ Bureau of Land 414-297-4429
1 mile W of Orono
Lands Stubbs Bay Management 414-297-4421
800-759-4726;
Mississippi National National Park
page PIN RDB across river from King’s
River and Recreation Mississippi River Service, MNRRA
4190092 Island in Anoka
Area-National Park Office
651-290-4160
US Army Corps of
Mississippi US Army Corps of 612-384-3744 1.5 mile stretch N of Lock and
Engineers-
River/wetlands Engineers 651-290-5200 Dam #1
Miscellaneous Lands
private: notify DNR
651-649-5451 2.5 miles NW of Hamel on
Morin Lake-other Morin Lake Ecol. Resc/Heritage
651-259-5100 Hwy 55; aquatic/riparian birds
Prog.
private: notify DNR
651-649-5451 Aquatic/riparian bird and
Mud Lake-other Mud Lake Ecol. Resc/Heritage
651-259-5100 invertebrate species
Prog.
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Emergency #
Name Waterbody(ies) Managing Agency Admin. # Comments
Hennepin County, continued
private: notify DNR Runs through wetland areas;
651-649-5451
Nine Mile Creek-other Nine Mile Creek Ecol. Resc/Heritage MVNWR; emergency phone
651-259-5100
Prog. for USFWS 215-266-5155
private: notify DNR Flows through MN Valley
651-649-5451
Purgatory Creek-other Purgatory Creek Ecol. Resc/Heritage NWR; notify USFWS 215-266-
651-259-5100
Prog. 5155
Lake Rebecca Park Rebecca,Lake/ Three Rivers park 612-544-9511 For emergencies, request park
Reserve-regional park Sarah Creek District 612-972-3941 ranger
Schendel-State Wildlife MN DNR, Div. of 651-649-5451 2 miles W of Rockford on Hwy
Schendel Lake
Management Area Fish & Wildlife 651-259-5200 50/19
Wood-Rill-State Contains original "Big Woods"
MN DNR Ecological 651-649-5451
Scientific and Natural small pond forest that once covered the
Resources 651-259-5100
Area south central part of Minnesota
Hennepin County- 612-384-3744
wetlands Hennepin County 2 miles NW of Maple Grove
Miscellaneous Lands 612-348-8200
Restored pothole wetlands and
prairie; receives runoff from Co
Vinland River Corridor-
private: contact 215-266-5155 Rd 11 to the North; second
National Wildlife wetlands
USFWS 612-854-5900 emerg# pages Regional Spill
Refuge
Coordinator; upland natural
community (restored)
Wolsfeld Woods-State Contains original "Big Woods"
MN DNR Ecological 651-649-5451
Scientific and Natural Wolsfed Lake forest that once covered the
Resources 651-259-5100
Area south central part of Minnesota
Polk, St. Croix Counties
252 miles of the St. Croix
River and its tributary the
800-759-4726;
St. Croix- National Namekagon River; diverse
St. Croix River NPS 202-273-3431
Scenic Riverway habitat for native plants and
715-483-3284
animals; 9 species of threatened
or endangered mussels
Ramsey, Anoka, Washington Counties
Bald Eagle-Otter Bald Eagle Lake/ 651-266-9333
Ramsey County
Lake-Regional Park Otter Lake 651-748-2500
Ramsey County
Contains Indian Mounds
Regional Park; emergency
Battle Creek- Regional Battle Creek/ Ramsey County 651-633-2404
contact is Ramsey County
Park Pig's Eye Lake Parks 651-777-1707
Sheriff; Greg Mack is Ramsey
Parks Director
Western edge of
Marsden Lake-
U.S. Army Corps of 651-649-5451 Minneapolis/St. Paul
potential reclamation Marsden Lake
Engineers 651-631-9070 ammunition plant;
site
aquatic/riparian invertebrates
800-759-4726;
Mississippi National National Park At river mile 834.5 on LDB;
page PIN
River and Recreation Mississippi River Service, MNRRA emergency #- NPS Spills
4190092
Area-National Park Office Coord., Eugene Ralston
651-290-4160
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Emergency #
Name Waterbody(ies) Managing Agency Admin. # Comments
Ramsey County, continued
St. Paul Hatchery-Fish Mississipi River/ MN DNR, Division 651-649-5451
Management Area wetlands of Fish & Wildlife 651-259-5200
Pig's Eye Island/Heron
One of the largest nesting sites
Rookery-State Pig's Eye Lake/ MN DNR Ecological 651-649-5451
for colonial water birds within
Scientific and Natural Mississippi River Resources 651-259-5100
Minnesota
Area
Receives runoff from Hwys
Round Lake- National 215-266-5155 35W and 10; second emerg#
Round Lake USFWS
Wildlife Refuge 612-854-5900 pages Regional Spill
Coordinator
Emergency contact is sheriff;
Grass- Vadnais
Vadnais/Grass/ Ramsey County 651-633-2404 city water supply and treatment
Regional Parks-
Snail/Sucker Lakes Parks 651-777-1707 facility; county parks director is
regional park
Greg Mack
private: notify DNR
651-649-5451 1 mile NW of White Bear
Wilkinson Lake-other Wilkinson Lake Ecol. Resc/Heritage
651-259-5100 Lake; waterfowl
Prog.
Scott County
Bradshaw Lake-
Bradshaw Lake/ MN DNR, Div. of 651-649-5451
Wildlife Management
Porter Creek Fish & Wildlife 651-259-5200
Area
McMahon Lake (Carl's
Lake)- MN DNR, Div. of 651-649-5451
Carl’s Lake
State Fish Fish & Wildlife 651-259-5200
Management Area
Clark Lake-State
MN DNR Div. of 651-649-5451
Wildlife Management Clark Lake
Fish & Wildlife 651-259-5200
Area
Cleary Lake-Regional 952-496-8181
Cleary Lake Scott County
Park 952-496-8353
Pheasants Forever-
MN DNR, Div. of 651-649-5451
Module #3 Nature County Ditch #3
Fish & Wildlife 651 259-5200
Preserve
private: notify DNR
651-649-5451 Several aquatic/riparian bird
Cynthia Lake-other Cynthia Lake Ecol. Resc/Heritage
651-259-5100 species
Prog.
BLM Miscellaneous Bureau of Land 414-297-4429 1 mile NW of Spring Lake
Howard Lake
Lands Management 414-297-4421 regional park
Minnesota Valley
National Wildlife US Fish & Wildlife 215-266-5155
Minnesota River
Refuge- Louisville Service 612-854-5900
Swamp Unit
Minnesota Valley
US Fish & Wildlife 215-266-5155
National Wildlife Minnesota River
Service 612-854-5900
Refuge- Wilkie Unit
Minnesota Valley-
US Fish & Wildlife 215-266-5155
Savage Fen National Minnesota River
Service 612-854-5900
Wildlife Refuge
Raguet- Wildlife MN DNR, Div. of 651-649-5451
Minnesota River
Management Area Fish & Wildlife 651-259-5200
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Appendix 2-A. Environmentally Sensitive Areas, continued
Emergency #
Name Waterbody(ies) Managing Agency Admin. # Comments
Scott County, continued
O' Dowd Lake-State MN DNR, Div. of 651-649-5451
O'Dowd Lake
Fish Management Area Fish & Wildlife 651-259-5200
4 miles N of New Prague on
private: notify DNR
651-649-5451 Hwy 21; migratory bird
Pleasant Lake-other Pleasant Lake Ecol. Resc/Heritage
651-259-5100 feeding and resting site;
Prog.
migratory waterfowl
Prior Lake-Wildlife MN DNR, Div. of 651-649-5451 SE edge of Prior Lake Indian
Prior Lake
Management Area Fish & Wildlife 651-259-5200 Reservation
Spartina-
MN DNR, Div. of 651-649-5451
State Wildlife Rice Lake
Fish & Wildlife 651-259-5200
Management Area
St. Catherine Lake- MN DNR, Division 651-649-5451
St. Catherine Lake
Fish Management Area of Fish & Wildlife 651-259-5200
Tributary to County
P.S. Module #2-
Ditch No. 10 & MN DNR, Div. of 651-649-5451 30 acre parcel adjoining 260th
Wildlife Management
W Branch Raven Fish & Wildlife 651-259-5200 St.; acquired 1995
Area
Stream
Karnitz- Wildlife MN DNR, Div. of 651-649-5451
wetlands
Management Area Fish & Wildlife 651-259-5200
Mahoney's-
MN DNR, Div. of 651-649-5451
Wildlife Management wetlands
Fish & Wildlife 651-259-5200
Area
Marsh-Wildlife MN DNR, Div. of 651-649-5451
wetlands
Management Area Fish & Wildlife 651-259-5200
Michel-Wildlife MN DNR, Div. of 651-649-5451
wetlands
Management Area Fish & Wildlife 651-259-5200
Murphy-Hanrahan 952-496-8181
wetlands Scott County
Regional Park 952-496-8353
O'brien-Wildlife MN DNR, Div. of 651-649-5451
wetlands
Management Area Fish & Wildlife 651-259-5200
Raven-Wildlife MN DNR, Div. of 651-649-5451
wetlands
Management Area Fish & Wildlife 651-259-5200
St. Patrick's-Wildlife MN DNR, Div. of 651-649-5451
wetlands
Management Area Fish & Wildlife 651-259-5200
Scott, Carver Counties
MN Valley Trail- Minnesota River/
MN DNR, Parks & 651-649-5451
Lawrence Unit State Horseshoe/
Trails 651-259-5600
Park and Trail other small lakes
Scott, Dakota Counties
Pothole wetlands, remnant oak
Soberg- Waterfowl 215-266-5155 savannah and prairie; 110
pothole wetlands USFWS
Production Area 612-854-5900 acres; second emerg# pages
Regional Spill Coordinator
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Appendix 2-A. Environmentally Sensitive Areas, continued
Emergency #
Name Waterbody(ies) Managing Agency Admin. # Comments
Washington County
private: notify DNR
Big Marine Lake- 651-649-5451
Big Marine Lake Ecol. Resc/Heritage migratory waterfowl
other 651-259-5100
Prog.
MN DNR, Div. of 651-649-5451
Brown's Creek-other Brown's Creek state aquatic management area
Fish & Wildlife 651-259-5200
Stream contains significant
Brown’s Creek-Trout MNDNR Trout and 800-422-0798
Browns Creek populations of troutand/or
Stream Salmon Program 651-259-5200
salmon
Lamprey Pass-
Clear Lake/ MN DNR, Div. of 651-649-5451
Wildlife
Mud Lake Fish & Wildlife 651-259-5200
Management Area
Demontreville Lake-
MN DNR, Div. of 651-649-5451
State Fish Demontreville Lake
Fish & Wildlife 651-259-5200
Management Area
Forest Lake-Fish Forest Lake/ MN DNR, Division 651-649-5451
Management Area wetlands of Fish & Wildlife 651-259-5200
Hardwood Creek-
Hardwood Creek/ MN DNR, Div. of 651-649-5451
Wildlife
wetlands Fish & Wildlife 651-259-5200
Management Area
Lake Elmo Park
Washington County 651-439-9381
Reserve-regional Lake Elmo Rare species concentration site
Parks 651-738-3851
park
Jackson- Wildlife MN DNR, Div. of 651-649-5451
Long Lake
Management Area Fish & Wildlife 651-259-5200
Washington County- 651-439-9381
Mississippi River Washington County River mile 820.2 on LDB
Miscellaneous Lands 651-430-6875
Grey Cloud Dunes- MN DNR Ecological
651-649-5451 Contains remarkable crescents
State Scientific and Mooers Lake Resources, SNA
651-259-5200 and sand blowouts
Natural Area Program
Old Mill Stream-
MN DNR Div of Fish 651-649-5451
Designated Trout Old Mill Stream
& Wildlife 651-259-5200
Stream
private: notify DNR
651-649-5451
Oneka Lake-other Oneka Lake Ecol. Resc/Heritage migratory waterfowl
651-259-5100
Prog.
Paul Hugo Farm-
MN DNR, Div. of 651-649-5451
Wildlife Rice Lake
Fish & Wildlife 651-259-5200
Management Area
Contains forested ravines and
MN DNR, Div. of 651-649-5451
Afton-State Park St. Croix River valleys with 20 miles of hiking
Parks and Trails 651-259-5600
and 25 backpacking sites
BLM Miscellaneous Bureau of Land 414-297-4429 1 mile S of Marine on St. Croix
St. Croix River
Lands Management 414-297-4421 on LDB
Div. of Parks &
MN DNR, Div. of 651-649-5451 Lookout point on RDB at river
Recreation- St. Croix River
Parks & Trails 651-259-5600 mile 25
Miscellaneous Lands
Lost Valley Prairie- MN DNR Ecological
651-649-5451 Collection of limestone ridges
State Scientific and St. Croix River Resources, SNA
651-259-5100 and native prairie grasses
Natural Area Program
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Appendix 2-A. Environmentally Sensitive Areas, continued
Emergency #
Name Waterbody(ies) Managing Agency Admin. # Comments
Washington County, continued
Rutstrum-State
MN DNR, Div. of 651-649-5451
Wildlife St. Croix River
Fish & Wildlife 651-259-5200
Management Area
651-649-5451
St. Croix Islands- MN DNR, Div. of
St. Croix River 651-259-5600
State Recreation Area Parks and Trails
St. Croix River- 800-943-0003
WI DNR, Watershed
Exceptional Resource St. Croix River 715-762-4684
Management
Water ext. 116
St. Croix Savanna- MN DNR Ecological
651-649-5451 The soils support an alluvial
State Scientific and St. Croix River Resources, SNA
651-259-5100 forest of bur oak and pine oak
Natural Area Program
William O'Brien- MN DNR, Div. of 651-649-5451 Park contains 125 camping
St. Croix River
State Park Parks and Trails 651-259-5600 sites and 11 miles of hiking
Folded and faulted rocks at this
Falls Creek-State MN DNR Ecological
Tributaries to the St. 651-649-5451 site show the largest
Scientific and Natural Resources, SNA
Croix River 651-259-5100 displacement of any known
Area Program
Paleozic rocks in Minnesota
Tributary to the St. Stream contains significant
Tributary to the St. MNDNR Trout and 800-422-0798
Croix River-Trout populations of troutand/or
Croix River Salmon Program 651-259-5200
Stream salmon
Stream contains significant
Valley Branch-Trout MNDNR Trout and 800-422-0798
Valley Branch populations of troutand/or
Stream Salmon Program 651-259-5200
salmon
Stream contains significant
Valley Creek-Trout MNDNR Trout and 800-422-0798
Valley Creek populations of troutand/or
Stream Salmon Program 651-259-5200
salmon
Bayport-Wildlife MN DNR, Div. of 651-649-5451
wetlands
Management Area Fish & Wildlife 651-259-5200
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Appendix 2-B-1.
Economically Sensitive Areas:
Navigation Locks and Dams
Appendix Description
This appendix lists data on all locks and dams located on the Mississippi River in the
Minneapolis/St. Paul Sub-area. These facilities are included as an economic resource because of
their importance to commercial navigation and recreational boating. They also are potentially
useful in response situations as access sites and landmarks. In addition, passage of a spill over a
dam may significantly hinder recovery efforts due to emulsification of the spilled product. This
appendix provides lock and dam locations by river mile, emergency and administrative contact
telephone numbers for lock operators, the number of chambers in lock structures and the vertical
lift, in feet, associated with the structures.
Data Source
Upper Mississippi River Navigation Charts, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE),
2001. Contact: Office of Public Affairs, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District,
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Centre, 190 Fifth Street E., St. Paul, MN 55101-1638 or
for more information see USACE Navigation Information Connection website at:
http://www2.mvr.usace.army.mil/NIC2/mrcharts.cfm.
Upper Mississippi River Basin Association, Minnesota Metro Inland Sensitivity Atlas
data. Contact: Mapping Project Coordinator, 415 Hamm Building, 408 St. Peter St., St.
Paul, MN 55102 or for more information on Inland Sensitivity Atlas visit UMRBA
website at: http://www.umrba.org/isa.htm.
Appendix Records Sorting Order
River Mile
Abbreviations Used in Appendix
ft.—feet
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Appendix 2-B-1. Navigation Locks and Dams
on the Mississippi River
River Mile Facility Emergency # Administrative # Comments
Single lock chamber, 25 ft.,
853.7 Upper St Anthony 612-333-5336 612-333-5336
vertical lift
Single lock chamber, 49 ft.,
853.4 Lower St Anthony 612-332-3660 612-332-6864
vertical lift
Two lock chambers, 38 ft.,
847.6 Lock & Dam #1 612-724-2971 612-724-2971
vertical lift
Single lock chamber, 12 ft.,
815.2 Lock & Dam #2 651-437-3150 651-437-3150
vertical lift
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Appendix 2-C.
Tribal Lands and Interests
Appendix Description
This appendix provides information regarding tribal lands located within the Minneapolis/St. Paul
Sub-area. Plan users are advised that lands included in this appendix have sovereign status.
Information provided includes the tribe name, emergency and administrative phone numbers,
location, and waterbodies located on tribal lands.
Data Sources
Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community, 2330 Sioux Trail N.W., Prior Lake, MN 55372
or see http://www.shakopeedakota.org/ for more information.
Prairie Island Indian Community, 5636 Sturgeon Lake Road, Welch, MN 55089 or see
http://www.prairieisland.org/ for more information.
Minneapolis Area Reservations, U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs,
GIS Coverage, 1999. Minnesota Agency, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Federal Building, Room
418, 522 Minnesota Avenue, NW, Bemidji, MN 56601 or see http://www.bia.gov/ for more
information.
Upper Mississippi River Basin Association, Minnesota Metro Inland Sensitivity Atlas data.
Contact: Mapping Project Coordinator, 415 Hamm Building, 408 St. Peter St., St. Paul, MN
55102 or for more information on Inland Sensitivity Atlas visit UMRBA website at:
http://umrba.org/isa.htm.
Appendix Records Sorting Order
County
Abbreviations Used in Appendix
None
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Appendix 2-C. Tribal Lands and Interests
Scott County
Name Location Emergency # Administrative # Waterbody
Shakopee Mdewakanton 2330 Sioux Trail NW
952-496-6136 952-496-6136 Mystic Lake
Sioux Community Prior Lake, MN
5636 Sturgeon Lake
Prairie Island Indian Road, Welch MN
651-385-2554 Mississippi River
Community 55089
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Appendix 3. Emergency Response Personnel and Resources
A. Fire Departments
B. Hospitals
C. Marinas and Public Access Points
D. Oil Spill Removal Organizations
E. Oil Spill Resource Inventory
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Appendix 3-A.
Fire Departments
(Useful Web Links Only)
Appendix Description
This appendix provides information on fire departments located within the Minneapolis/St. Paul
Sub-area. It lists agency names and links to relevant information that are subject to change and
are believed to be accurate and up to date as of the date of release of the Minneapolis/St. Paul
Sub-area Plan. More detailed information concerning fire departments is generally available in
individual county plans.
Information Sources
National Directory of Fire Chiefs and Emergency Management Departments, National Public
Safety Information Bureau, which is updated and verified annually. Contact National Public
Safety Information Bureau at P.O. Box 365, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, 54481 (800-647-
7579). See http://www.safetysource.com/index.cfm for more information on the National
Directory of Fire Chiefs.
Minnesota Structures Collaborative funded by Federal Geographic Data Committee
Cooperative Agreements Program (CAP) has developed geographic databases and support
long term collection, publication and maintenance of databases pertaining to four types of
structures: Schools, hospitals, police and fire stations. More information can be accessed
from the following website: www.sharedgeo.org/Plone/mngeo-msc
Minnesota Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) website
(http://www.hsem.state.mn.us/countyem_listing_public.asp) has a complete list of County
Emergency Managers. Contact the County Emergency Managers to get a complete list of fire
departments in each county. Local County Response Plans (Carver, Ramsey, and
Washington Plans) contain information on fire departments. Information regarding county
emergency response plans may be obtained directly from the counties. See Appendix 11 for
County Emergency Services phone numbers.
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Appendix 3-B.
Hospitals
(Useful Web Links Only)
Appendix Description
This appendix lists information on hospitals in the Minneapolis/St. Paul Sub-area that
may potentially serve as resources in the event of a spill. It lists agency names and links to
relevant information that are subject to change and are believed to be accurate and up to date as of
the date of release of the Minneapolis/St. Paul Sub-area Plan. Additional information on each
hospital’s helicopter transport facilities, radio communication capabilities with other hospitals
and ambulances, and trauma level designation can be obtained from County Emergency
Managers (see Information Sources below). Level 1 is the highest trauma treatment rating,
applicable to designated regional trauma centers. There are three level 1 trauma centers in the
Minneapolis/St. Paul Sub-area—Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, Regions
Hospital Emergency Center in Saint Paul, and North Memorial Medical Center in Robbinsdale.
Information Sources
Minnesota Department of Health, Listing of Minnesota’s Licensed, Registered, or Certified
Health Care Providers, September 2003.
http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/fpc/directory/providerselect.cfm
Contact: Minnesota Department of Health, Survey and Compliance Section, 393 North
Dunlap Street, P.O. Box 64900, St. Paul, MN 55164.
Qwest Dex Yellow Pages Search, a web based nationwide telephone directory, 2003.
http://www.dexknows.com/.
Minnesota Structures Collaborative funded by Federal Geographic Data Committee
Cooperative Agreements Program (CAP) has developed geographic databases and support
long term collection, publication and maintenance of databases pertaining to four types of
structures: Schools, hospitals, police and fire stations. More information can be accessed
from the following website: http://www.mngeo.state.mn.us/index.html.
Contact County Emergency Managers for more information for a list of hospitals in each
county. Minnesota Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) website has a
complete list of County Emergency Managers at:
http://www.hsem.state.mn.us/countyem_listing_public.asp.
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Appendix 3-C-1.
Marinas and Public Access Points- Lakes
Appendix Description
This appendix contains information on publicly and privately owned water access facilities
located on major lakes throughout the Minneapolis/St. Paul Sub-area. Marinas and public ramps
can provide valuable access points and response staging areas. In addition, marinas may supply
important goods and services to responders. Marinas also represent economically sensitive
resources and potential spill sources. Information provided in this appendix includes the facility
name, operator name, administrative telephone number, and waterbody on which the access
facility is located. Address and service information (i.e., on-site fuel pump, boat lift equipment)
are also provided for marinas. Marina emergency telephone numbers are listed where available.
Data Sources
Charternet.com – Marinemall.net. A nationwide web directory of marinas and boating
services, January, 2002. http://www.charternet.com/, http://www.marinemall.net/.
DeLorme Map Company, Minnesota Atlas and Gazetteer, 2006. Contact: P O Box 298,
Yarmouth, Maine 40496. DeLorme series of Atlas and Gazetteer maps are available at:
http://shop.delorme.com/OA_HTML/DELibeCCtdItemDetail.jsp?beginIndex=0&item=192&
section=10096.
Microsoft MSN Yellow Pages search at http://www.bing.com/local/. A web based,
nationwide telephone directory.
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Trails and Waterways Division, January 2003.
Field verified locations of publicly owned boat ramps. Contact: Minnesota Department of
Natural Resources, Management Information Services Bureau, 500 Lafayette Road, St. Paul,
MN 55155.
Upper Mississippi River Basin Association, 2005 Survey of Marina and Boat Ramp
Operators. Contact: Mapping Project Coordinator, 415 Hamm Building, 408 St. Peter Street,
St. Paul, MN 55102.
Upper Mississippi River Basin Association, Minnesota Metro Inland Sensitivity Atlas data.
Contact: Mapping Project Coordinator, 415 Hamm Building, 408 St. Peter St., St. Paul, MN
55102 or for more information on Inland Sensitivity Atlas visit UMRBA website at:
http://www.umrba.org/isa.htm.
Appendix Records Sorting Order
Waterbody
Abbreviations Used in Appendix
N/A—not applicable
(c)—cell number
(h)—home number
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Appendix 3-C-1. Marinas and Public Access Points
Lakes
Emergency #
Name Type Operator Address County Lift Slips Fuel
Admin. #
Ann, Lake
Lake Ann City Orrock N/A
Access Carver N/A N/A N/A
Park Access Township N/A
Auburan, Lake
Lake Auburan MN DNR N/A
Access Carver N/A N/A N/A
Public Access Trails 651-259-5666
Bavaria, Lake
Lake Bavaria N/A
Access MN DNR Carver N/A N/A N/A
Public Access 952-361-1500
Big Carnelian Lake
Big Carnelian
MN DNR N/A
Lake Public Access Washington N/A N/A N/A
Trails 651-259-5666
Access
Big Marine Lake
Big Marine
MN DNR N/A
Lake Public Access Washington N/A N/A N/A
Trails 651-259-5666
Access South
Big Marine
New Scandia N/A
Public Access Access Washington N/A N/A N/A
Township 651-433-2274
North
Bone Lake
Bone Lake MN DNR N/A
Access Washington N/A N/A N/A
Public Access Trails 651-259-5666
Bryant Lake
Bryant Lake Three Rivers N/A
Access Hennepin N/A N/A N/A
Public Access Parks District 763-559-9000
Bush Lake
Bush Lake City of N/A
Access Hennepin N/A N/A N/A
Public Access Bloomington N/A
Byllesby Lake
Byllesby Lake Dakota N/A
Access Dakota N/A N/A N/A
Public Access County 651-438-4660
Calhoun, Lake
Lake Calhoun City of N/A
Access Hennepin N/A N/A N/A
Public Access Minneapolis 612-370-4900
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Appendix 3-C-1. Marinas and Public Access Points –
Lakes
Emergency #
Name Type Operator Address County Lift Slips Fuel
Admin. #
Cedar Lake
Cedar Lake
MN DNR N/A
Public Access Access Scott N/A N/A N/A
Trails 651-259-5666
East
Cedar Lake
MN DNR N/A
Public Access Access Scott N/A N/A N/A
Trails 651-259-5666
West
Centerville Lake
Centerville
Anoka N/A
Lake Public Access Anoka N/A N/A N/A
County 763-757-3920
Access
Christmas Lake
Christmas
MN DNR N/A
Lake Public Access Hennepin N/A N/A N/A
Trails 651-259-5666
Access
Clear Lake
Clear Lake
Forest Lake N/A
Municipal Access Washington N/A N/A N/A
Township N/A
Access
Coon Lake
Coon Lake
Co. Park Anoka N/A
Access Anoka N/A N/A N/A
Public Access County 763-757-3920
(East)
Coon Lake
MN DNR N/A
Public Access Access Anoka N/A N/A N/A
Trails 651-259-5666
(West)
Crooked Lake
Crooked Lake City of N/A
Access Anoka N/A N/A N/A
Public Access Andover N/A
Demontreville Lake
Demontreville
City of Lake N/A
Lake Public Access Washington N/A N/A N/A
Elmo N/A
Access
Diamond Lake
Diamond Lake MN DNR N/A
Access Hennepin N/A N/A N/A
Public Access Trails 651-259-5666
Dutch Lake
Dutch Lake City of N/A
Access Hennepin N/A N/A N/A
Access Mound N/A
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Appendix 3-C-1. Marinas and Public Access Points –
Lakes
Emergency #
Name Type Operator Address County Lift Slips Fuel
Admin. #
Eagle Lake
Eagle & Pike
MN DNR N/A
Lakes Public Access Hennepin N/A N/A N/A
Trails 651-259-5666
Access
Eagle Lake MN DNR N/A
Access Carver N/A N/A N/A
Public Access Trails 651-259-5666
Elmo, Lake
Lake Elmo Washington N/A
Access Washington N/A N/A N/A
Public Access County 651-430-8370
Fish Lake
Fish Lake MN DNR N/A
Access Hennepin N/A N/A N/A
Public Access Trails 651-259-5666
Fish Lake MN DNR N/A
Access Hennepin N/A N/A N/A
Public Access Trails 651-259-5666
Forest Lake
Forest Lake-
MN DNR N/A
Hegburg Access Washington N/A N/A N/A
Trails 651-259-5666
Access
Forest Lake-
MN DNR N/A
Willow Pt Access Washington N/A N/A N/A
Trails 651-259-5666
Public Access
French Lake
French Lake
MN DNR N/A
Public Hunt Access Hennepin N/A N/A N/A
Trails 651-259-5666
Access
George, Lake
Lake George Anoka N/A
Access Anoka N/A N/A N/A
Public Access County 763-757-3920
Gervaiz-Keller Lakes
Gervais-Keller
Ramsey N/A
Lakes Public Access Ramsey N/A N/A N/A
County 651-748-2500
Access
Goose Lake
Goose Lake
MN DNR N/A
Public Hunt Access Carver N/A N/A N/A
Trails 651-259-5666
Access
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Appendix 3-C-1. Marinas and Public Access Points –Lakes,
Access Points
Emergency #
Name Type Operator Address County Lift Slips Fuel
Admin. #
Harriet, Lake
Lake Harriet City of N/A
Access Hennepin N/A N/A N/A
Public Access Minneapolis 612-370-4900
Hydes Lake
Hydes Lake MN DNR N/A
Access Carver N/A N/A N/A
Public Access Trails 651-259-5666
Hyland Lake
Hyland Lake Three Rivers N/A
Access Hennepin N/A N/A N/A
Access Parks District 763-559-9000
Independence Lake
Independence Three Rivers N/A
Access Hennepin N/A N/A N/A
Lake Access Parks District 763-559-9000
Island Lake
Island Lake
Ramsey N/A
Co. Park Access Ramsey N/A N/A N/A
County 651-748-2500
Access
Jane Lake
Jane Lake MN DNR N/A
Access Washington N/A N/A N/A
Public Access Trails 651-259-5666
Johanna Lake
Johanna Lake Ramsey N/A
Access Ramsey N/A N/A N/A
Public Access County 651-748-2500
Josephine, Lake
Lake
Josephine Co. Ramsey N/A
Access Ramsey N/A N/A N/A
Park Public County 651-748-2500
Acc
Lily Lake
Lily Lake
Municipal City of N/A
Access Washington N/A N/A N/A
Recreation Stillwater N/A
Center
Linwood Lake
Linwood Lake Anoka N/A
Access Anoka N/A N/A N/A
Public Access County 763-757-3920
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Appendix 3-C-1. Marinas and Public Access Points – Lakes,
Access Points
Emergency#
Name Type Operator Address County Lift Slips Fuel
Admin. #
Little Long Lake
Little Long
MN DNR N/A
Lake Public Access Hennepin N/A N/A N/A
Trails 651-259-5666
Access
Long Lake
Long Lake City of Long N/A
Access Hennepin N/A N/A N/A
Public Access Lake N/A
Long Lake City of Long N/A
Access Ramsey N/A N/A N/A
Public Access Lake N/A
Lotus Lake
Lotus Lake
City of N/A
Comm. Park Access Carver N/A N/A N/A
Chanhassen N/A
Access
Lower Prior Lake
Lower Prior
MN DNR N/A
Lake Public Access Scott N/A N/A N/A
Trails 651-259-5666
Access
Maria Lake
Maria Lake
MN DNR N/A
Public Hunt Access Carver N/A N/A N/A
Trails 651-259-5666
Access
Marion Lake
Marion Lake-
City of N/A
Ramberg Pit Access Dakota N/A N/A N/A
Lakeville N/A
Public Access
Martin Lake
Martin Lake Anoka N/A
Access Anoka N/A N/A N/A
Public Access County 763-757-3920
McCarrons Lake
Mc Carrons
Ramsey N/A
Lake Park Access Ramsey N/A N/A N/A
County 651-748-2500
Access
McMahon Lake
McMahon
MN DNR N/A
(Carl’s) Lake Access Scott N/A N/A N/A
Trails 651-259-5666
Access
Medicine Lake
Medicine Three Rivers N/A
Access Hennepin N/A N/A N/A
Lake Public Parks District 763-559-9000
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Appendix 3-C-1. Marinas and Public Access Points – Lakes,
Access Points
Emergency#
Name Type Operator Address County Admin. # Lift Slips Fuel
Minnetonka, Lake
Gray's Bay Access City of Hennepin N/A N/A N/A N/A
City Access Minnetonka 952-939-8300
(West)
Grays Bay Access City of Hennepin N/A N/A N/A N/A
Dam Public Minnetonka 952-939-8300
Access (East)
Hendrickson Access Three Rivers Hennepin N/A N/A N/A N/A
Access (North Parks 763-559-9000
Arm) District
Kings Point Access MN DNR Hennepin N/A N/A N/A N/A
(Halstead Trails 651-259-5666
Bay) Public
Access
Lake Access N/A Hennepin N/A N/A N/A N/A
Minnetonka N/A
(Cooks Bay)
Lake Access MN DNR Hennepin N/A N/A N/A N/A
Minnetonka Trails 651-259-5666
(Halsted)
Lake Access N/A Hennepin N/A N/A N/A N/A
Minnetonka N/A
(Phelps)
Lake Access MN DNR Hennepin N/A N/A N/A N/A
Minnetonka Trails 651-259-5666
Access
(Crystal/Max
well Bays)
Spring Park Access Three Rivers Hennepin N/A N/A N/A N/A
Public Access Parks 763-559-9000
District
Minnewashta, Lake
Lake Access Carver Carver N/A N/A N/A N/A
Minnewashta County 952-361-1500
East
Lake Access Carver Carver N/A N/A N/A N/A
Minnewashta County 952-361-1500
West
Nokomis, Lake
Lake Access City of Hennepin N/A N/A N/A N/A
Nokomis Minneapolis 612-370-4900
Public Access
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Appendix 3-C-1. Marinas and Public Access Points – Lakes,
Access Points
Emergency#
Name Type Operator Address County Admin. # Lift Slips Fuel
O’ Dowd Lake
O’ Dowd Access MN DNR Hennepin N/A N/A N/A N/A
Lake Public Trails 651-259-5666
Access
Oneka Lake
Oneka Lake Access MN DNR Washington N/A N/A N/A N/A
Public Access Trails 651-259-5666
Orchard Lake
Orchard Lake Access City of Dakota N/A N/A N/A N/A
Park Access Lakeville N/A
Otter Lake
Otter Lake Access Ramsey Ramsey N/A N/A N/A N/A
Public Access County 651-748-2500
Owasso Lake
Owasso Lake Access Ramsey Ramsey N/A N/A N/A N/A
County County 651-748-2500
Access
Parkers Lake
Parkers Lake Access City of Hennepin N/A N/A N/A N/A
City Park Plymouth N/A
Parley Lake
Parley Lake Access MN DNR Carver N/A N/A N/A N/A
Public Access Trails 651-259-5666
Patterson, Lake
Lake Access MN DNR Carver N/A N/A N/A N/A
Patterson Trails 651-259-5666
Pubic Access
Peltier Lake
Peltier Lake Access Anoka Anoka N/A N/A N/A N/A
Public Access County 763-757-3920
Pickeral Lake
Pickeral Lake Access MN DNR Anoka N/A N/A N/A N/A
Public Access Trails 651-259-5666
Piersons Lake
Piersons Lake Access MN DNR Carver N/A N/A N/A N/A
Public Access Trails 651-259-5666
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Appendix 3-C-1. Marinas and Public Access Points – Lakes,
Access Points
Emergency #
Name Type Operator Address County Admin. # Lift Slips Fuel
Rebecca Lake
Lake Rebecca Access N/A Dakota N/A N/A N/A N/A
City Park N/A
Rebecca, Lake
Lake Rebecca Access Three Rivers Hennepin N/A N/A N/A N/A
Park Reserve Parks 763-559-9000
Access District
Reitz Lake
Reitz Lake Access MN DNR Carver N/A N/A N/A N/A
Public Access Trails 651-259-5666
Rice Lake
Rice Lake Access MN DNR Carver N/A N/A N/A N/A
Public Hunt Trails 651-259-5666
Access
Riley, Lake
Lake Riley Access City of Eden Hennepin N/A N/A N/A N/A
Public Access Prairie N/A
Round Lake
Round Lake Access Anoka Anoka N/A N/A N/A N/A
Public Access County 763-757-3920
Sarah Lake
Sarah Lake Access City of Hennepin N/A N/A N/A N/A
Public Access Greenfield N/A
Silver Lake
Silver Lake Access Ramsey Ramsey N/A N/A N/A N/A
Public Access County 651-748-2500
Snail Lake
Snail Lake Access Ramsey Ramsey N/A N/A N/A N/A
Public Access County 651-748-2500
Spring Lake
Spring Lake Access N/A Dakota N/A N/A N/A N/A
Public Access N/A
Spurzem Lake
Spurzem Access Three Rivers Hennepin N/A N/A N/A N/A
Lake Access Parks 763-559-9000
District
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Appendix 3-C-1. Marinas and Public Access Points – Lakes,
Access Points
Emergency#
Name Type Operator Address County Admin. # Lift Slips Fuel
Square Lake
Square Lake Access Washingtion Washington N/A N/A N/A N/A
Public Access County 651-430-8370
St. Joe, Lake
Lake St. Joe Access MN DNR Carver N/A N/A N/A N/A
Public Access Trails 651-259-5666
Starring Lake
Starring Lake Access MN DNR Hennepin N/A N/A N/A N/A
Public Access Trails 651-259-5666
Stieger Lake
Stieger Lake Access Carver Carver N/A N/A N/A N/A
Public Access County 952-361-1500
Swede Lake
Swede Lake Access MN DNR Carver N/A N/A N/A N/A
Public Hunt Trails 651-259-5666
Tiger Lake
Tiger Lake Access MN DNR Carver N/A N/A N/A N/A
Public Hunt Trails 651-259-5666
Turtle Lake
Turtle Lake Access Ramsey Ramsey N/A N/A N/A N/A
County Park County 651-748-2500
Twin Lake
Twin Lake Access MN DOT Hennepin N/A N/A N/A N/A
Public Access 651-297-7944
Twin Lakes
Twin Lakes Access Anoka Anoka N/A N/A N/A N/A
County Park County 763-757-3920
Public Access
Typo Lake
Typo Lake Access MN DNR Anoka N/A N/A N/A N/A
Public Access Trails 651-259-5666
Upper Prior Lake
Upper Prior Access MN DNR Scott N/A N/A N/A N/A
Lake Access Trails 651-259-5666
Virginia Lake
Virginia Lake Access MN DNR Carver 651-259-5666 N/A N/A N/A
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Appendix 3-C-1. Marinas and Public Access Points – Lakes,
Access Points
Emergency#
Name Type Operator Address County Admin. # Lift Slips Fuel
Wabasso Lake
Wabasso Access Ramsey Ramsey N/A N/A N/A N/A
Lake Public County 651-748-2500
Access
Waconia, Lake
Waconia Access MN DNR Carver N/A N/A N/A N/A
Lake Public Trails s 651-259-5666
Access
Wasserman Lake
Wassermann Access MN DNR Carver N/A N/A N/A N/A
Lake Public Trails 651-259-5666
Access
Weaver Lake
Weaver Lake Access City of Hennepin N/A N/A N/A N/A
Public Access Maple N/A
Grove
White Bear Lake
White Bear Access Ramsey Ramsey N/A N/A N/A N/A
Lake County County 651-748-2500
Access
Whaletail Lake
Whaletail Access MN DNR Hennepin N/A N/A N/A N/A
Lake Public Trails 651-259-5666
Access
Wirth Lake
Theo Wirth Access City of Hennepin N/A N/A N/A N/A
Lake Public Minneapolis 612-370-4900
Access
Zumbro Lake
Lake Zumbra Access Three Rivers Carver N/A N/A N/A N/A
Public Access Parks 763-559-9000
District
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Appendix 3-C-1. Marinas and Public Access Points – Lakes,
Marinas
Name Waterbody Operator Street City County Emergency # Contact # Slips Fuel Lift
Timm's Marina Forest Lake Timm's Marina and RV Park 9080 Jewel Ln. N Forest Lake Washington 651-464-3890 651-464-3890 50 Y N
5400 Howard's Point
Howard's Point Marina Lake Minnetonka Howard's Point Marina, Inc. Excelsior Hennepin 612-242-6904 952-474-4464 45 Y N
Rd.
Minnetonka Marine - Browns Bay Lake Minnetonka/Browns Bay Wayzata Marine, Inc. 1449 Shoreline Dr. Orono Hennepin 952-471-7000 952-473-8500 110 N N
North Shore Marina - E Location Lake Minnetonka/Browns Bay Rich Anderson 1444 Shoreline Dr. Orono Hennepin 952-471-9786 (h) 952-473-8249 98 N Y
Curly's Minnetonka Marina d.b.a.
Lake Minnetonka/Echo Bay Gordon & Roz Koch 110 Sunrise Ave. Excelsior Hennepin 952-474-6825 (h) 952-474-6825 145 Y N
Caribbean Marina
Tonka Bay Marina Lake Minnetonka/Echo Bay Gabriel Jabbour 220 Tonka Bay Rd. Tonka Bay Hennepin 612-599-2838 952-474-0292 78 Y N
21900 Minnetonka
Bayside Marine Service Lake Minnetonka/Excelsior Bay Bayside Marine Service Excelsior Hennepin 952-446-9337 (h) 952-474-5900 93 N N
Blvd.
21945 Minnetonka
Bean's Greenwood Marina Lake Minnetonka/Excelsior Bay Jim & Linda Bean Greenwood Hennepin 952-474-7942 952-474-7942 107 Y N
Blvd.
Shorewood Yacht Club Lake Minnetonka/Gideon Bay Randy Julian 600 W Lake St. Excelsior Hennepin 952-474-0600 952-474-0600 117 N Y
Gray's Bay Public Access Lake Minnetonka/Grays Bay City of Minnetonka 17201 Grays Bay Blvd. Wayzata Hennepin 952-939-8510 952-939-8376 30 Y N
North Shore Marina Lake Minnetonka/Maxwell Bay Rich Anderson 3222 North Shore Dr. Wayzata Hennepin 952-471-9786 (h) 952-471-2628 155 Y Y
Wayzata Marine, Inc. Lake Minnetonka/Maxwell Bay David Briggs 3324 North Shore Dr. Wayzata Hennepin 952-471-7000 952-471-7000 75 N Y
Sailors World Marina & Boat Club Lake Minnetonka/Smith Bay Gary DeSantis 1955 Shoreline Dr. Wayzata Hennepin 952-476-6500 (h) 952-475-3443 79 Y N
Excel Marina Lake Minnetonka/St. Alban's Bay Gabriel Jabbour 141 Minnetonka Blvd. Excelsior Hennepin 612-599-2838 952-470-5088 84 N N
Tonka Bay East Lake Minnetonka/St. Alban's Bay Gabriel Jabbour 701 Excelsior Blvd. Excelsior Hennepin 612-599-2838 952-474-0292 24 N N
952-473-5399;
Wayzata Bay Boat Club Lake Minnetonka/Wayzata Bay Boat Works Marina Corp. 294 E Grove Ln. Wayzata Hennepin 763-286-3971 (c) 80 Y N
612-363-3350
Wayzata Yacht Club Lake Minnetonka/Wayzata Bay Steve Brenn 1100 E Co. Hwy 16 Wayzata Hennepin 612-7010-3230 952-470-1468 130 N Y
Rockvam Boat Yards, Inc. Lake Minnetonka/West Arm Jerry Rockvam 4068 Sunset Dr. Spring Park Hennepin 952-471-9515 (h) 952-471-9515 50 Y Y
Clearwater Marina Lake Waconia Clearwater Marina 318 E Lake St. Waconia Carver 952-361-1231 952-442-1132 55 Y N
In-Towne Marina Lake Waconia Cindy Mase 8 E Lake St. Waconia Carver 952-361-1231 952-442-2096 60 Y N
15862 Eagle Creek Ave.
Wagon Bridge Marina & Services Upper Prior Lake Jim Centyrz Prior Lake Scott 952-447-4300 952-447-4300 94 Y N
NE
White Bear Boat Works White Bear Lake Jason Brown 4495 Lake Ave. S White Bear Lake Ramsey 651-429-7221 651-429-7221 160 N N
White Bear Docking White Bear Lake White Bear Docking Inc. 4420 Lake Ave. S White Bear Lake Ramsey 651-426-4399 651-426-4399 200 N N
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Appendix 3-C-2.
Marinas and Public Access Points- Rivers
Appendix Description
This appendix contains information on publicly and privately owned water access facilities
located on major rivers throughout the Minneapolis/St. Paul Sub-area. Marinas and public ramps
can provide valuable access points and response staging areas. In addition, marinas may supply
important goods and services to responders. Marinas also represent economically sensitive
resources and potential spill sources. Information provided in this appendix includes the access
facility name, operator name, administrative telephone number, and waterbody on which the
access facility is located. Address and service information (i.e., on-site fuel pump, boat lift
equipment) are also provided for marinas. Marina emergency telephone numbers are listed where
available.
Data Sources
Charternet.com and Marinemall.net. Nationwide web directories of marinas and boating
services. http://www.charternet.com/, http:// www.marinemall.net/.
DeLorme Map Company, Minnesota Atlas and Gazetteer, 2006. Contact: P O Box 298,
Yarmouth, Maine 40496. DeLorme series of Atlas and Gazetteer maps are available at:
http://shop.delorme.com/OA_HTML/DELibeCCtdItemDetail.jsp?beginIndex=0&item=192&
section=10096.
Microsoft MSN Yellow Pages search at http://www.bing.com/local/. A web based,
nationwide telephone directory.
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Trails and Waterways Division, January 2003.
Field verified locations of publicly owned boat ramps. Contact: Minnesota Department of
Natural Resources, Management Information Services Bureau, 500 Lafayette Road, St. Paul,
MN 55155.
Upper Mississippi River Basin Association, 2005 Survey of Marina and Boat Ramp
Operators. Contact: Mapping Project Coordinator, 415 Hamm Building, 408 St. Peter Street,
St. Paul, MN 55102.
Upper Mississippi River Basin Association, Minnesota Metro Inland Sensitivity Atlas data.
Contact: Mapping Project Coordinator, 415 Hamm Building, 408 St. Peter St., St. Paul, MN
55102 or for more information on Inland Sensitivity Atlas visit UMRBA website at:
http://www.umrba.org/isa.htm.
Appendix Records Sorting Order
Waterbody
River Mile
Abbreviations Used in Appendix
LDB—left descending bank
RDB—right descending bank
N/A—Not Applicable
(c)—cell number (h)—home number
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Appendix 3-C-2. Marinas and Public Access Points – Rivers
Access Points
River Emergency #
Name Type Operator Address County Lift Slips Fuel
Mile Admin. #
Crow River, North Fork
Mississippi-Crow
MN DNR N/A
N/A Rivers Public Access Hennepin N N/A N
Trails 651-259-5666
Access
Minnesota River
42.0 Thompson Ferry MN DNR N/A
Access Scott N N/A N
LDB Access Parks 651-259-5600
33.5 Minnesota River City of N/A
Access Carver N N/A N
LDB Access Shakopee 952-233-3830
31.7 Winkel Memorial N/A
Access City of Chaska Carver N N/A N
LDB Park N/A
25.1 Minnesota River City of N/A
Access Scott N N/A N
LDB Access Shakopee 952-233-3830
Minnesota River
7.3 MN DNR N/A
Cedar Ave Access Dakota N N/A N
RDB Parks 651-259-5600
Access
Minnesota River
1.6 MN DNR N/A
Fort Snelling Access Dakota N N/A N
LDB Parks 651-259-5600
Access
Mississippi River
Coon Rapids
866.3 Three Rivers N/A
Dam Regional Access Anoka N N/A N
LDB Parks District 763-559-9000
Park
862.6 River Park Public City of N/A
Access Hennepin N N/A N
RDB Access Brooklyn Park N/A
860.4 Mississippi River N/A
Access Anoka County Anoka N N/A N
LDB Access 763-757-3920
860.3 Mississippi River MN DNR N/A
Access Hennepin N N/A N
RDB Public Access Trails 651-259-5666
857.6 Camden Park City of N/A
Access Hennepin N N/A N
RDB Boat Ramp Minneapolis 612-370-4900
854.9 Boom Island Park City of N/A
Access Hennepin N N/A N
LDB Public Access Minneapolis 612-370-4900
846.8 Hidden Falls N/A
Access City of St. Paul Ramsey N N/A N
LDB Public Access 651-296-9223
Mississippi-Crow N/A
N/A Access Hennepin N N/A N
Access N/A
Harriet Island
840.2 Ramsey N/A
Public Launching Access Ramsey N N/A N
RDB County 651-748-2500
Ramp
829.6 St. Paul Park N/A
Access N/A Washington N N/A N
LDB Boat Access N/A
DNR &
822.2 Grey Cloud Park N/A
Access Cottage Grove Washington N N/A N
LDB & Access 651-296-9223
City
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Access Points
River Emergency #
Name Type Operator Address County Lift Slips Fuel
Mile Admin. #
Rum River
7.0 Riverside Park N/A
Access City of Anoka Anoka N N/A N
LDB Public Access N/A
Rum River
2.0 N/A
County Park Access Anoka County Anoka N N/A N
RDB 763-757-3920
South Access
St. Croix River
36.0 St Croix-O'Brien MN DNR N/A
Access Washington N N/A N
RDB Public Access Parks 651-259-5600
St Croix
25.1 MN DNR N/A
Boomsite Public Access Washington N N/A N
RDB Trails 651-259-5666
Access
Log House N/A
N/A Access Washington N N/A N
Landing N/A
3.9 St. Croix Bluffs Washington N/A
Access Washington N N/A N
RDB Regional Park County 651-430-8370
St. Croix River
N/A
N/A Drive Boat Access N/A Washington N N/A N
N/A
Access
Vermillion River
Vermillion
MN DNR N/A
N/A (Duchagne) Access Dakota N N/A N
Trails 651-259-5666
Public Access
Vermillion
MN DNR N/A
N/A (Spring Banks) Access Dakota N N/A N
Trails 651-259-5666
Public Access
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Marinas
River Mile Waterbody Name Operator Street City County Emergency # Contact # Slips Fuel Lift
11.1 RDB St. Croix River Afton House Inn Afton St. Croix Company 3291 St. Croix Tr. S Afton Washington 651-436-8883 651-436-8883 10 Y Y
11.3 RDB St. Croix River Afton Marina & Yacht Club, Inc. Dennis Benish 16071 31st St. S Afton Washington 651-436-6050 651-436-6050 184 Y Y
11.4 RDB St. Croix River Windmill Marina Windmill Marina Association, Inc. 16065 S 32nd St. Afton Washington 651-436-1132 (h) 651-436-7744 170 Y Y
651-248-0106 or
16.0 RDB St. Croix River Beanie's at Maui's Landing Gary & Dottie Mau 16777 N 7th St. Lakeland Washington 651-436-8874 4 Y N
651-248-6292
16.3 LDB St. Croix River St. Croix Marina Jon S. Norgren 16 S First St. Hudson St. Croix 715-386-6154 715-386-8239 300 Y Y
19.0 RDB St. Croix River Bayport Marina Bayport Marina Assn., Inc. 200 5th Ave. S Bayport Washington 651-271-2063 (c) 651-439-2040 231 Y Y
19.5 RDB St. Croix River River Park Marina Brian Shelton 340 Lake St. Bayport Washington 612-867-2984 (c) 651-275-0229 75 N N
19.9 RDB St. Croix River Beach House Marina Brian Shelton 1 Lake Cir. Bayport Washington 612-867-2984 (c) 651-275-0229 16 N N
22.2 RDB St. Croix River Port of Sunnyside Marina Port of Sunnyside, Inc. 6413 St Croix Tr. N Stillwater Washington 651-439-9381 651-439-2118 240 Y Y
Andiamo Enterprises/St. Croix Boat
23.2 RDB St. Croix River Stillwater Public Docks 525 Main St. S Stillwater Washington 651-439-9381 651-430-1234 14 N N
& Packet Co.
23.5 RDB St. Croix River Mulberry Point Yacht Harbor Susan Engquist Mulberry St. Stillwater Washington 651-483-8584 (h) 651-464-2351 157 N N
23.5 RDB St. Croix River Stillwater Marina Trena Johnson 422 E Mulberry St. Stillwater Washington 651-439-9000 651-439-5658 0 Y Y
612-308-5968 (c);
24.5 RDB St. Croix River Wolf Marine, Inc. Marty Wolf 514 E Alder St. Stillwater Washington 651-439-2341 250 Y Y
715-294-2403 (h)
25.0 RDB St. Croix River Boomsite Marina (private) Brian Shelton 9369 St Croix Tr. N Stillwater Washington 612-867-2984 (c) 651-275-0229 83 N N
25.0 RDB St. Croix River Sherrards Marina Sherrards Marina 9376 St. Croix Tr. N Stillwater Washington 651-439-9381 651-459-6342 13 N N
Marine Landing Boat & Canoe
34.5 RDB St. Croix River Marine Landing L.L.P. 10 Elm St. Marine on St. Croix Washington 651-433-2570 (h) 651-433-2864 32 Y N
Service
790.5 LDB Mississippi River Trenton Island Yacht Club Paul Hayden N671 825th St. Hagar City Pierce 715-792-5156 (h) 715-792-2035 65 N N
790.6 LDB Mississippi River Island Campground Bob & Margaret Moyer N650 825th St. Hager City Pierce 715-792-2502 (h) 715-792-2502 48 N N
794.2 LDB Mississippi River Evert's Resort Roland Everts N1705 860th St. Hager City Pierce 715-273-5051 715-792-2333 N/A Y N
811.1 LDB Mississippi River Miss-Croix Yacht Harbor Owned by Association 451 2nd St. S Prescott Pierce 715-273-5051 715-480-0406 130 Y Y
811.4 LDB Mississippi River Leo's Landing Richard Anderson 137 Front St. S Prescott Pierce 612-770-8870 715-262-5998 25 Y N
811.4 LDB Mississippi River Point St. Croix Marina Bill Hiniker 101 Front St. N Prescott Pierce 715-273-5051 715-262-3161 74 Y N
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Marinas
River Mile Waterbody Name Operator Street City County Emergency # Contact # Slips Fuel Lift
812.7 RDB Mississippi River King's Cove Marina Kings Cove Marina, LLC 1 King's Cove Dr. Hastings Washington 651-385-0822 (h) 651-480-8900 450 Y Y
813.3 RDB Mississippi River Hastings Marina Jim Plan 1111 1st St. E Hastings Dakota 651-437-9621 651-437-9621 90 Y Y
814.2 LDB Mississippi River Hubs Landing & Marina Mark & Monica Frazer 2 Spiral View Hastings Washington 651-768-8302 (h) 651-755-6540 50 N N
826.9 RDB Mississippi River River Grove Harbor Bob Hockett 3985 102nd St. E Inver Grove Heights Dakota 651-437-4211 651-455-6273 30 N N
829.6 LDB Mississippi River Willie's Hidden Harbor Willie Brown 388 9th Ave. St. Paul Park Washington 651-439-9381 651-459-9571 165 Y Y
830.2 LDB Mississippi River River Heights Marina, Inc. Joe & Paul Harms 4455 E 66th St. Inver Grove Heights Dakota 612-701-4923 651-455-4974 96 Y Y
830.4 LDB Mississippi River Twin City Marina Jeff & Rich Holleschau 4455 64th St. E Inver Grove Heights Dakota 651-437-4211 651-455-9110 125 N Y
651-292-8964;
839.5 RDB Mississippi River St. Paul Yacht Club, Lower Harbor St. Paul Yacht Club 100 Yacht Club Rd St. Paul Ramsey 651-292-8964 130 N N
612-685-6951 (c)
651-292-8964;
840.5 RDB Mississippi River St. Paul Yacht Club, Upper Harbor St. Paul Yacht Club 375 W Water St. St. Paul Ramsey 651-292-8964 100 Y Y
612-685-6951 (c)
843.1 RDB Mississippi River Pool & Yacht Club, Inc. Pool & Yacht Club, Inc. 1600 Lilydale Rd. St. Paul Dakota 651-455-3900 651-455-3900 Y N N
845.0 LDB Mississippi River Watergate Marina Allied Management 2500 Crosby Farm Rd. St. Paul Ramsey 763-228-1977 (h) 651-695-3780 177 Y Y
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Appendix 3-D.
Oil Spill Removal Organizations
(Useful Web Links Only)
Appendix Description
This appendix provides information about Oil Spill Removal Organizations (OSROs) that serve
the Minneapolis/St. Paul Sub-area. It lists agency names and links to relevant information that
are subject to change and are believed to be accurate and up to date as of the date of release of the
Minneapolis/St. Paul Sub-area Plan.
National Strike Force Coordination Center determines the classification level of OSROs. Please
use the following links to determine which ORSOs have received a National Classification:
https://cgrri.uscg.mil/LogOn.aspx. First time participants will have to register to login and view
the inventory. Detailed information on all classified OSROs is maintained in the Response
Resource Inventory (RRI) database at the Coast Guard National Strike Force Coordination
Center.
Information Sources
U.S. Coast Guard, Response Resource Assessment Branch manages the Oil Spill
Classification Program. See
http://www.uscg.mil/hq/nsfweb/nsfcc/ops/ResponseSupport/RRAB/rrabprogramoverview.asp
for more information about the program and to request OSRO Inventory information from US
Coast Guard. Contact: USCG 1461 N Road St., Elizabeth City, NC 27909
U.S. Coast Guard, National Strike Force Coordination Center maintains a national database
of response resources known as the Response Resource Inventory (RRI), which
accommodates the needs of the Oil Spill Removal Organization (OSRO) Classification
initiative. First time participants register to the following website to view inventory
information: https://cgrri.uscg.mil/.
The International Directory of Oil Spill Cleanup Contractors
(http://cleanupoil.com/listing_main.htm) list contractor contact information by State. Oil
spill response contractors and service companies listed in Cleanupoil.com are not approved,
regulated or certified in any way.
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Appendix 3-E.
Oil Spill Response Resource Inventory
(Useful Web Links Only)
Appendix Description
This appendix provides information about the Oil Spill Response Resource Inventory, which has
information on oil spill response and cleanup resources/equipments available in the
Minneapolis/St. Paul Sub-area. It lists agency names and links to relevant information that are
subject to change and are believed to be accurate and up to date as of the date of release of the
Minneapolis/St. Paul Sub-area Plan.
Information Sources
U.S. Coast Guard, Response Resource Assessment Branch manages the Oil Spill
Classification Program. See
http://www.uscg.mil/hq/nsfweb/nsfcc/ops/ResponseSupport/RRAB/rrabprogramoverview
.asp for more information about the program and to request OSRO Inventory information
from US Coast Guard. Contact: USCG 1461 N Road St., Elizabeth City, NC 27909
U.S. Coast Guard, National Strike Force Coordination Center maintains a national
database of response resources known as the Response Resource Inventory (RRI), which
accommodates the needs of the Oil Spill Removal Organization (OSRO) Classification
initiative. First time participants register to the following website to view inventory
information: https://cgrri.uscg.mil/.
Wakota CAER Members have access to nine equipment caches that contain thousands of
feet of oil spill containment boom. Cooperative members can use the equipment for
actual response and for training. Eight of the equipment caches are strategically located
along the Mississippi River between St. Paul and Hastings. Refer to the Cache Location
Map for more information: http://www.wakotacaer.org/docs/Wakota CAER Boom
Caches.pdf. The ninth cache is located on the St. Croix River.
Contact Wakota CAER at 651-458-0645
Upper Mississippi River Spill Response Plan and Resource Manual – The Resource
Manual contains reference information on the river and information on spill response and
cleanup resources, sensitive human and wildlife resources, potential sources of spills and
public hazardous materials teams. The public assess version of the plan can be accessed
via the Upper Mississippi River Basin Association (UMRBA) Web site:
http://www.umrba.org/hazspills/umrplan.pdf
Contact UMRBA at 651-224-2880 to obtain a copy of the plan.
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Appendix 4. Potential Spill Sources
A. Oil Storage Facilities (not included)
B. Hazardous Materials by County (not included)
C. EPCRA, CAA 112r RMP facilities and EHA Facilities
D. Railroad, Highway and Pipeline Crossings
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Appendix 4-C.
EPCRA, CAA 112r RMP Facilities and EHA Facilities
(Useful Web Links Only)
Appendix Description
This appendix provides information about the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-
Know Act (EPCRA) program, the 112 r Risk Management Plan (RMP) and the Emergency
Hazard Analysis (EHA) facilities that serve the Minneapolis/St. Paul Sub-area. The appendix
lists links to relevant information that are subject to change and are believed to be accurate and up
to date as of the date of release of the Minneapolis/ St. Paul Sub-area Plan. See Section IV.G for
more information on EPCRA program and RMP rule.
Information Source:
Refer to Minnesota Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) EPCRA
website for information on EPCRA program, chemical lists, hazardous materials list and
toxic release inventory: http://www.hsem.state.mn.us/epcra/index.asp
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (PCA) GIS-based and text based ―What’s in my
Neighborhood‖ database gives users two ways to search for places that may be
contaminated: http://www.pca.state.mn.us/wimn/index.cfm
The Right-To-Know Network website for more information on 112r RMP and EHA
facilities: http://www.rtknet.org/
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Appendix 4-D.
Railroad, Highway, and Pipeline Crossings
(Useful Web Links Only)
Appendix Description
This appendix provides information about railroad, highway, and pipeline crossings of major
waterways within the Minneapolis/St. Paul Sub-area, including the Mississippi, Minnesota, and St.
Croix Rivers and their major tributaries. The appendix lists links to relevant information that are
subject to change and are believed to be accurate and up to date as of the date of release of the
Minneapolis/ St. Paul Sub-area Plan.
Information Sources
The National Pipeline Mapping System (NPMS) website consists of geospatial data, attribute
data, public contact information, and metadata pertaining to the interstate and intrastate gas
and hazardous liquid transmission pipelines, liquefied natural gas (LNG) plants, and
hazardous liquid breakout tanks jurisdictional to PHMSA. Pipeline information can be
viewed at: http://www.npms.phmsa.dot.gov/
Minnesota Department of Transportation, Office of Freight, Rail and Waterways- Contact:
Mail Stop 470, 395 John Ireland Boulevard, St. Paul, MN 55155
Upper Mississippi River Basin Association, Minnesota Metro Inland Sensitivity Atlas data.
Contact: Mapping Project Coordinator, 415 Hamm Building, 408 St. Peter St., St. Paul, MN
55102 or for more information on Inland Sensitivity Atlas visit UMRBA website at:
http://www.umrba.org/isa.htm.
Upper Mississippi River Spill Response and Resource Manual, Upper Mississippi River
Basin Association (UMRBA), Updated in August 2006. Contact: UMRBA, 415 Hamm
Building, 408 St. Peter Street, St. Paul, MN 55102. See the document from UMRBA website
at http://umrba.org/hazspills/umrplan.pdf.
Appendix 4. Potential Spill Sources App. 4-D-1
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Appendix 5. Watershed Districts and Watershed Management Organizations
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Appendix 5.
Watershed Districts and Watershed Management Organizations
Appendix Description
This appendix contains information about watershed districts and watershed management
organizations in the Sub-area. Information provided includes name, address, administrative
telephone number, and the county (ies) in which the watershed is located. The appendix also
provides information concerning potentially problematic hydrologic features (engineered
structures or natural conditions) in the watershed area, as identified by the organization’s
consulting engineer. These are features that might cause spilled liquid materials to travel in routes
that would not be predicted by responders working with USGS topographic maps and other
standard maps. Where applicable, receiving waterbody names and river mile at outlet are also
given. Emergency numbers are provided where available.
Data Sources
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, GIS Data Deli for internet-based spatial data
acquisition at http://deli.dnr.state.mn.us/.
Map showing status of Minneapolis/St. Paul Sub-area Watershed Districts and Management
Organizations Plans, March 2010 Map at
http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/planning/WDWMO_Plan_Status.pdf. Contact: Minnesota Board
of Water and Soil Resources, One West Water Street, Suite 200, St. Paul, Minnesota 55107.
Upper Mississippi River Basin Association December 1995 survey of watershed district and
watershed management organization engineers, Upper Mississippi River Basin Association,
415 Hamm Building, 408 St. Peter Street, St. Paul, MN 55102.
Appendix Records Sorting Order
Name of Organization
Abbreviations Used in Appendix
mi.—miles
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Appendix 5.
Watershed Districts and Watershed Management Organizations
Unusual Hydrologic
Name Address Admin. # County(ies) Receiving Water
Features
Old historic mouth of Bassett
Creek is local drainage only.
Actual Bassett Creek
Bassett Creek
4700 West 77th St. drainage, from Golden Valley to
Watershed Management 952-832-2652 Hennepin Mississippi River
Minneapolis, MN Minneapolis is diverted
Commission
underground, and discharged
below the Upper Saint Anthony
Lock and Dam.
Burnsville City Hall
Black Dog Watershed 952-895-4574
100 Civic Center
Management 952-985-4505 Dakota/Scott Minnesota River
Pkwy.
Organization (Emergency #)
Burnsville, MN
Browns Creek 1380 W. Frontage Rd.
651-275-1136
Watershed Management Hwy 36 Washington St. Croix River
ext. 26
Organization Stillwater, MN
Main trunk storm sewer outfall
1410 Energy Park Dr,
just downstream from Highway
Capitol Region Suite 4
3 (Lafayette). Trout Brook at 651-644-8888 Ramsey Mississippi River
Watershed District
surface for 2 miles then diverted
St. Paul, MN
to storm sewer.
Scandia Plaza
Carnelian-Marine-Saint Little Carnelian Lk gravity pipe
21150 Ozark Ave.
Croix Watershed outlet to St. Croix River, N of 651-433-2150 Washington St. Croix River
P O Box 188
District Stillwater at boom site.
Scandia, MN
Carver County
600 E 4th St
Watershed Management 952-361-1823 Carver
Chaska, MN
Organization
Sunrise /
Comfort Lake-Forest 220 N Lake St. 651-209-9753 Washington/Chi
St. Croix
Lake Watershed District Forest Lake, MN 651-779-5054 sago
Rivers
12301 Central Ave. Coon Rapids Dam on the
Coon Creek Watershed
N.E., Suite 180 Mississippi River (River mile 612-755-0975 Anoka Mississippi River
District
Blaine, MN 866.3)
Rice Lake Dam on Elm Creek
(10.15 mi. above Mississippi
River), controls Rice Lake
levels. Mill Pond Dam on Elm
Elm Creek Watershed
Creek (at Mississippi River) in
Management 3235 Fernbrook Mississippi River;
Champlin, located at US Hwy 763-554-1144 Hennepin
Commission Plymouth, MN River Mile 871
169 (West River Road). Lift
station at Hwy 169 & 23rd Ave
N receives runoff from devel.
SE of Elm Creek Park (via
Lemans Lake).
Grass Lake Watershed Shoreview City Hall
651-675-5300 Minnesota/
Management 4600 N Victoria St. Ramsey
Mississippi Rivers
Organization Shoreview, MN
Gun Club Lake
3501 Coachman Point Minnesota/
Watershed Management 651-675-5300 Dakota
Eagan, MN Mississippi Rivers
Organization
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Watershed Districts and Watershed Management Organizations,
continued
Receiving
Name Address Unusual Hydrologic Features Admin. # County(ies)
Water
Dakota/
Lower Minnesota 952-856-
112 E 5th Street Ste 102 Hennepin/
River Watershed 5880 Minnesota River
Chaska, MN Carver/Scott/
District
Lower Mississippi
4100 220th St. West, 651-480-
River Watershed Ramsey/
Suite 102 7784 Mississippi River
Management Dakota
Farmington, MN
Organization
Lower Rum River
Watershed 2015 First Ave Anoka dam (Mississippi River) in 763-421-
Anoka Mississippi River
Management Anoka, MN downtown Anoka 8999
Organization
Lower St. Croix
Watershed
Management 9514 Kimbro Ave. S 651-458- Mississippi/St.
Washington
Organization Cottage, MN 2800 Croix Rivers
Dissolved 5/27/09 -
remove
Marine on St. Croix
Watershed
Management
11123 Quirt Ave. N 651-433-
Organization Washington St. Croix River
Stillwater, MN 3636
Merged with
Carnelian-Marine.
Remove.
Oak Park Heights Corr. Facility: 2
basins with toe drain, rip rap.
Basins at Bischoff stock pond.
Middle St. Croix
1380 West Frontage Rd. Basin at DNR project site owned
River Watershed 651-275-
Hwy 36 by Anderson Windows. Basin at Washington St. Croix River
Management 1136
Stillwater, MN Quant Ave. (W Lakeland twp)
Organization
project. Basins on Hubbard
property grade stabilization control
structure on Roy Olson property.
Minnehaha Creek 18202 Minnetonka Blvd. 952-471- Hennepin/
Mississippi River
Watershed District Deephaven, MN 0590 Carver
Mississippi
1224 Marshall Street
Watershed 612-465- Hennepin/
NE, Suite 201 Mississippi River
Management 8780 Ramsey
Minneapolis, MN
Organization
Edina Business Center 2 fixed-crest dams on Nine Mile
Nine Mile Creek 7710 Computer Ave, Creek designed for 100-yr events. 952-835-
Hennepin Minnesota River
Watershed District Suite 135 Marsh Lk outlet. Normandale Lk 2078
Edina, MN outlet.
North Cannon River
4100 220th St. West, 651-480-
Watershed
Suite 102 7777 Dakota Mississippi River
Management
Farmington, MN
Organization
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Watershed Districts and Watershed Management Organizations,
continued
Unusual Hydrologic Receiving
Name Address Admin. # County(ies)
Features Water
Pioneer-Sarah
Creek Watershed 3235 Fernbrook
Carver/
Management Lane 763-553-1144 Crow River
Hennepin
Commission Plymouth, MN
Prior Lake-Spring 15815 Franklin Trail Prior Lake/Spring Lake chain
Minnesota
Lake Watershed SE Ste 100 outlet - adjustable control 952-447-4166 Scott
River
District Prior Lake, MN structure.
1) Phalen/Keller Footbridge
concrete weir downstream of
Keller Lake & Hwy 61. 2)
Phalen Lake (S. side) outlets
drain through Beltline Sewer to
Mississippi. 3) Battle Creek
Lake (W side) 2 outlet pipes at
Meadow Ln. 4) Battle Creek
Pipeline concrete inlet at Battle
Creek Ravine, above Upper
Afton Rd. 5) Beaver Lake (SW
side) outlet to St. Paul Beltline
Sewer (to Mississippi). 6)
Carver Lake (SW side)
concrete outlet at Century Ave.
7) Casey Lake outlet (W side) -
catch basin. 8) Fish Creek
outlet (concrete box culvert) at
Ramsey- Hwy 61, S. of Carver Ave.
Washington 2665 Noel Drive 9) Gervais Mill Pond 2 outlet Ramsey/ Mississippi
651-792-7950
Metro Watershed Little Canada, MN pipes at Edgerton Rd., N. of Washington River
District Little Canada Rd. 8) I-494
catch basin, S. of Carver Ave.
10) Kohlman Basin outlet pipe
at Hwy 61, S. of Beam Ave.
11) Lower Afton Rd concrete
wire drainage outlet at Hwy 61,
N. of Lower Afton Rd. 12)
McKnight Basin outlet pipe at
McKnight Rd., N. of Upper
Afton Rd. 13) Suburban Pond
(SE side) outlet pipe at N. end
of Hazel Street. 14) Tanners
Lake (S. side) catch basin
outlet. 15) Target Pond (NW
side) submerged pipe outlet, E
of Ariel & 13th. 16) White
Bear Ave pipe/concrete wire
outlet at White Bear Ave., S of
Co Rd. C.
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Watershed Districts and Watershed Management Organizations,
continued
Unusual Hydrologic Receiving
Name Address Admin. # County(ies)
Features Water
2 major outlet control Anoka/
4325 Pheasant Ridge
Rice Creek structures: wetland near Washington/ Mississippi
Dr. NE Ste. 611 763-398-3070
Watershed District Long Lake, and the Locke Ramsey/Henn River
Blaine, MN
Lake Dam. epin
Flow regulator at 12th Ave.
& Bloomington Ave., along
Richfield-
I-494 corridor flow regulator
Bloomington
1700 W. 98th St at E. 82nd St & Old Cedar Minnesota
Watershed 952-563-4867 Hennepin
Bloomington, MN Ave. Lift station pumps River
Management
drainage from Wood Lake
Organization
Basin to MNDOT system in
I-494 right-of-way.
Walter Dam (fixed crest, 100
yr event), on Purgatory
Riley-Purgatory Creek upstream of Co. Rd. 1,
225 S. Sixth St Ste 4320 Carver/ Minnesota
Bluff Creek- in Eden Prairie. Lake Riley 612-832-2600
Minneapolis, MN Hennepin River
Watershed District Dam (fixed crest, 100 yr
event), outlet to Riley Creek,
in Eden Prairie.
Scott County
200 4th Ave W Rm
Watershed
A200 952-496-8054 Scott
Management
Shakopee, MN
Organization
Pumped outlet: Crystal Lake,
to storm sewer (to
Shingle Creek
Mississippi); Pumped outlet:
Watershed 3235 Fernbrook Ln. Mississippi
Cedar Island Lake, to Eagle 763-553-1144 Hennepin
Management Plymouth, MN River
Lake Pumped outlet: 40th &
Organization
Adair; drains 870 acres at S.
edge of watershed.
Six Cities
City of Blaine
Watershed Anoka Mississippi
10801 Town Square Dr 763-785-6188
Management River
Blaine, MN
Organization
Mississippi
South Washington 2302 Tower Drive River;
651-714-3729 Washington
Watershed District Woodbury, MN River Mile
818
Sunrise River Sunrise
East Bethel City Hall
Watershed River, South
2241 - 221st Ave. 763-434-9569 Anoka
Management and West
East Bethel, MN
Organization branches
Upper Rum River
19900 Nightingale St
Watershed
NW 763-753-3452 Anoka
Management
Cedar, MN
Organization
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Appendix 5.
Watershed Districts and Watershed Management Organizations,
continued
Unusual Hydrologic Receiving
Name Address Admin. # County(ies)
Features Water
Control structures on
Pleasant Lake, Wilkenson
Lake, Rapp Farm, Anderson
Slough (in North Oaks) Vadnais
Vadnais Lake Area
Control structure - Grass Lake; semi-
Watershed 800 East Co. Rd. E Ramsey/
Lake (near 35-E), 651-204-6070 land locked;
Management Vadnais Heights, MN Anoka
conveyance under freeway to Gem Lake,
Organization
(SW) Lambert Lake (in Birch Lake
Vadnais Heights) Control
structure on Rice Lake (in
White Bear Twp)
Valley Branch P.O. Box 838 Ramsey/ St. Croix
952-832-2622
Watershed District Lake Elmo, MN Washington River
Vermillion River Dakota County Western
Watershed Joint Svc Ctr
952-891-7000 Dakota/Scott
Powers 14955 Galaxie Ave
Organization Apple Valley, MN
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Appendix 6. Approval of Oil Spill Response Methods in the Minneapolis/St. Paul Sub-
area and Site-Specific Response Strategies
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Appendix 6.
Approval of Oil Spill Response Methods in the Minneapolis/St. Paul Sub-area
and Site-Specific Response Strategies
Appendix Description
Please Note: Appendix 6. consists of two parts: 1) oil spill response methods and approval processes
and 2) site-specific response strategies. Both of these segments are official parts of the Minneapolis/St.
Paul Sub-area Contingency Plan, and accordingly should be reflected in facility plans and strategies.
However, for quick reference and easy accessibility, the response strategies site descriptions and maps are
located in the Twin Cities Metro Area Inland Sensitivity Atlas.
Approval of Response Methods
This portion of the appendix, contained on the following pages, provides information on various oil spill
response methods and protection strategies. This includes information on which methods are pre-
approved, conditionally approved, or requires Regional Response Team (RRT) approval for use under
different circumstances in the Minneapolis/St. Paul Sub-area.
Site-Specific Response Strategies
This portion of the appendix, distributed as part of the Twin Cities Metro Area Inland Sensitivity Atlas,
provides site-specific response strategies developed by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Sub-area Committee for
stretches of the Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers. These strategies were created to complement other
content in the atlas by providing site-specific information on response options in the sub-area. The
purpose of these strategies is to enhance both planning and emergency response efforts, fostering
collaboration among facilities and responders and serving as a quick guide that responders can take into
the field.
The Sub-area Committee plans to develop response strategies for additional portions of the Mississippi,
Minnesota, and St. Croix Rivers within the Minneapolis/St. Paul Sub-area. In addition, facility operators
and public agencies have established a process to evaluate strategies as they are developed. New and
revised strategies will be added to this appendix as they become available.
Abbreviations Used in Appendix:
ACP Area Contingency Plan
DOI Department of the Interior
ERT Emergency Response Team
ICP Integrated Contingency Plan
LEL Lower Explosive Limit
MN DNR Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
MPCA Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
NCP National Contingency Plan
OSC On-Scene Coordinator
RRT Regional Response Team
U.S. EPA United States Environmental Protection Agency
WI DNR Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
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Appendix 6: Approval of Oil Spill Response Methods in Minneapolis/St. Paul Sub-area
Location In a In a On a
Storm Sanitary Sewer On a Street On Land Shoreline On Water On Ice
Measure Sewer
Physical Recovery Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
In-Situ Burning* NA NA NA Conditional Conditional Conditional Conditional
Dispersants Conditional Conditional Conditional Conditional N N N
Solidifiers Conditional Conditional Y Y Conditional Conditional Conditional
Firefighting Foam Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Elasticizers NA NA NA NA NA Conditional Conditional
Emulsion Treating Agents NA NA NA NA N N N
Chemical Herding Agents NA NA NA NA NA N NA
Shoreline Pretreatment NA NA NA NA N NA NA
Agents
Shoreline Cleaning Agents NA NA Conditional Conditional N NA NA
Key Conditional Approved if specified conditions are met (see Appendix 6 pp. 4-16)
Y Yes, preapproved, can be used without incident-specific approval
N Not preapproved or conditionally approved, must go through full federal approval process
NA Not Applicable, this method is clearly ineffective or inapplicable to location
* If spilled oil is burning when the first responder (usually the fire department) arrives on-scene, the local fire chief is authorized to
make a determination as to whether to allow the oil to continue to burn. In certain instances (e.g., when public safety is not
threatened), allowing spilled oil to continue to burn may be the preferable response option.
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Appendix 6: Overview and Definitions
The information with regard to approval of spill response methods in the Minneapolis/St. Paul Sub-area
was designed to assist the entire response community, not only the On-Scene Coordinator or the
Responsible Party, in evaluating spill response methods. The methods described in this appendix
should only be applied after it is determined that physical recovery methods are unfeasible or not
preferable as a response action. It should also be noted that when burning or chemical countermeasures
are used, some form of physical response technique is typically used as well.
All response actions in the Minneapolis/St. Paul Sub-area should be conducted in accordance with the
National Contingency Plan (NCP) and the Regional Contingency Plan/Area Contingency Plan
(RCP/ACP). The policy outlined in the following section is intended to be fully consistent with and
supportive of the provisions of the NCP, RCP/ACP, and other regional, state, local, and private plans.
In accordance with the NCP and RCP/ACP, responders may not authorize the use of dispersants or
other chemical products not listed on the NCP Product Schedule.
Oil spills within the Minneapolis/St. Paul Sub-area have the potential to impact areas outside the Sub-
area. In particular, releases to the Mississippi, Minnesota, and St. Croix rivers may affect neighboring
and downstream states. Acknowledging the interstate effects of both oil spills and oil spill response
activities, responders should attempt to notify and coordinate response activities with other states in
incidents where neighboring states' interests are affected.
In recognition of the sovereign status of the tribal lands contained within the Minneapolis/St. Paul Sub-
area, and acknowledging the authority of Native American communities to establish their own response
procedures and requirements, Native American community officials must be notified and consulted
prior to the use of any response method in areas within the sub-area where tribal interests are affected.
The Department of the Interior (DOI) is also recognized as a significant land owner in the
Minneapolis/St. Paul Sub-area, with major holdings such as the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife
Refuge. The Department of the Interior must be notified and consulted prior to the use of any response
method in areas within the sub-area where DOI interests may be affected.
Definitions
Because many of the conditions for approval of spill response methods within the Minneapolis/St. Paul
Sub-area are location-dependent, separate conditions were developed for spills to various categories of
areas. These include:
In a Storm Sewer - this refers to spilled material in a sub-area storm sewer, which generally
conveys surface runoff directly into the region's rivers, lakes or special holding ponds.
In a Sanitary Sewer - this refers to spilled material in a sub-area sanitary sewer, which typically
conveys sewage directly to treatment plants throughout the region.
On a Street - this refers to spilled material located on a paved surface, and is generally intended to
convey information about response factors associated with urban centers and traffic.
On Land - this refers to spilled material located in undeveloped areas, and is generally intended to
convey information about factors associated with response in soil-covered areas.
On Water - this refers to spilled material in bodies of water within the sub-area, including rivers,
streams, lakes, ponds, wetlands, and ditches.
On a Shoreline - this refers to spilled material located in areas proximate to bodies of water within
the sub-area.
On Ice - this refers to spilled material underneath, encapsulated in, or on frozen bodies of water
within the sub-area.
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1. Physical Response Methods
Conditions for Approval:
Physical response methods are the preferred oil spill response techniques in this Sub-area and
require no special conditional approval for their use. However, it is recommended that the Region
5 RRT Shoreline Cleanup Guideline Matrices
(http://www.rrt5.org/acp/docs/App3_ShorelineCleanup.pdf) be considered when evaluating the
relative environmental impacts that may result from implementing different response techniques.
Specific spill conditions will often dictate the response techniques used, and selection always
involves tradeoffs.
Description: Within the Minneapolis/St. Paul Sub-area, physical response methods are the
conventional and preferred method of oil spill recovery and cleanup. Other spill response options
(e.g., use of chemical countermeasures) should only be considered after the effectiveness and impacts
of physical response methods have been evaluated.
Physical response methods include the use of booms, skimmers, sorbents (in socks or booms), berms,
vacuums, and physical herding to contain, recover, and cleanup spilled oil. This category also includes
a variety of other mechanical or manual methods (e.g., vegetation removal, mechanical oil/debris
removal, and cold and hot water flushing) used in oil spill response. Natural recovery, where no
attempt is made to remove stranded oil in order to minimize environmental impacts, is also considered
to be a physical response method.
When to Consider Physical Response Methods:
For all water environments, booms, skimmers, sorbents, berms, vacuums, and physical herding
may be used to contain, divert, deflect, and recover oil. Contingency planners and field responders
should consider tradeoffs among response techniques and should choose those methods that will
most effectively prevent or minimize adverse ecological impact.
For most habitats, mechanical and manual response methods (e.g., manual/mechanical oil removal,
sediment reworking, and vegetation removal) may be used to recover and cleanup spilled oil.
Contingency planners and responders should consider tradeoffs among response techniques and
select those methods that will most effectively prevent or minimize adverse ecological impact.
When natural removal rates are fast, or when manual or mechanical cleanup actions will do
significant harm to a habitat, natural recovery methods should be considered.
Concerns and Consequences of Physical Response Methods:
Notification to and consultation with applicable federal resource trustees must be attempted prior to
use of physical response methods where Department of the Interior lands are or may be affected.
The relative effectiveness of physical response methods to protect habitat and remove oil is a key
consideration when selecting among various response methods. Certain types of physical response
methods, including mechanical oil removal, vegetation removal, and hot water flushing, may
disturb or destroy habitat. To assist planners and responders in selecting appropriate response
techniques for particular situations, the Region V RRT Shoreline Cleanup Guideline Matrices
should be considered (http://www.rrt5.org/acp/docs/App3_ShorelineCleanup.pdf).
Follow-up Needed for Physical Response Methods:
Water sampling and analysis, a water quality monitoring plan, or Natural Resource Damage
Assessment, may be required.
Post incident response review should occur with stakeholders (industry and affected agencies).
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2. In-Situ Burning
Conditions for Approval:
Approvals must be obtained from local fire chief, the MPCA Emergency Response Team, and the
Responsible Party.
A burn permit must be obtained from a local fire chief deputized by the MN DNR or directly from
the local MN DNR Forestry Division.
The U.S. Coast Guard must be notified (Marine Safety Detachment, St. Paul 612-725-1871) prior
to burning on commercially navigable portions of the Mississippi, Minnesota, and St. Croix Rivers
or portions of their tributaries where response actions may potentially affect navigable waters, so
that those areas may be secured.
Special Instructions to MPCA Emergency Response Team from Supervisor of ERT to use when
considering applicability of burning oil in the Minneapolis/St. Paul Sub-area:
1. Consider the size and resource value of the affected property and areas likely to be affected by a
burn; and
2. Consult the Inland Waterways Spill Response Atlas for the Minneapolis/St. Paul Sub-area to
determine if the area is identified as or is near a Natural Resource Area, or are near any areas with
sensitive species identified; and
3. Judge if actions on the properties are likely to be of interest to the Natural Resource Trustees. For
example, if there are threatened or endangered species within or near that section of land, or if there are
migratory waterfowl in the area, or if it is near the national wildlife refuge or tribal land, then there will
be trustee interest.
Decision for MPCA
If the oil is on, or if burning would affect local, regional, private, state, tribal or federally owned or
managed Natural Resource Areas, then you must contact and gain concurrence of the local manager of
that resource.
If there are likely to be Natural Resource Trustee interests, but there is not ownership or management
of the property, then you must attempt to contact the appropriate Natural Resource Trustee. If in doubt,
contact DNR Ecological Resources (651-259-5100) and Department of the Interior (215-266-5155).
Give the trustees the information about the spill and proposed burn to allow them to consult and
consider implications on resources of burning the oil. If trustees do not object within two hours, you
may proceed with considering the burn.
If managed or owned resource lands are not involved, and you judge that there likely would not be
trustee interest, you may proceed with considering the burn.
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Description: In-situ burning removes oil from the water surface or land by intentionally burning the
oil where it is spilled.
When to Consider In-Situ Burning:
When large quantities of oil need to be quickly removed, especially to address immediate threats to
human health or wildlife.
In inaccessible areas where mechanical or manual cleanup is impractical or may cause significant
damage
Where physical recovery efforts are ineffective.
In sparsely populated areas where environmental conditions (e.g., wind, water current, wave
height, water temperature, and ice conditions) are favorable.
Where oil is at least 2-3 mm (~0.1‖) thick. More viscous and weathered oil may require a much
thicker layer of oil of about 5-10 mm (~0.2-0.4‖), e.g., emulsions and bunker C. (Note: dragging
containment boom or using leaf blowers can help to herd oil into thicker layers.)
Where physical oil recovery may cause extensive damage, e.g., in wetlands and mud habitats.
In trenches to stop oil migration, especially to protect groundwater where soil is highly permeable.
When response on ice is dangerous (e.g., placing personnel and equipment on thin ice).
Concerns and Consequences of In-Situ Burning:
Notification to and consultation with applicable state and/or federal resource trustee must be
attempted prior to burn. U.S. EPA must be notified if a waterway may be impacted by the burn.
Landowner notification must be attempted prior to burn.
Due to public safety and health concerns, caution should be exercised when containing and
mechanically recovering gasoline prior to burn (gasoline is extremely flammable).
The burn must be controllable and contained because fire may spread. Caution should be exercised
on land if conditions are dry or windy; the construction of a firebreak may be warranted.
The volume of smoke generated, including potential effects on visibility, should be considered.
Particulates and soot from burning oil have some degree of toxicity.
Air, water, and sediment quality monitoring may be required for large burns.
Burning of muddy substrates may alter their physical properties (i.e., make them hard) thus
degrading their biological productivity and damaging root structures.
Sticky burn residues (which may have some degree of toxicity) will remain and may sink in water.
Effects on environmentally, economically, and culturally sensitive areas must be evaluated prior to
burn.
Follow-up needed for In-Situ Burning:
Affected state agencies, i.e., the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Minnesota
Department of Transportation, Minnesota Department of Health, and the Minnesota Department of
Agriculture, must be notified.
Unburned oil and burn residue should be properly cleaned up.
Water, sediment, and residue sampling, or a Natural Resource Damage Assessment, may be
required.
Post-incident response review should occur with stakeholders (industry and affected agencies).
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3. Dispersants
Conditions for Approval:
If spill affects a storm sewer:
Must obtain the approval of MPCA.
If spill affects a sanitary sewer:
Must obtain the approval of local sewer authorities.
If spill is on land:
Must obtain the approval of MPCA.
If spill is on a street and there is concern for traffic safety:
Must have already recovered free product from street, leaving only slick residue to cleanup.
Must prevent oil/water/dispersant mixture from flowing into sewers or surface water.
Must obtain the approval of authority having jurisdiction (usually the fire chief).
If spill is on shoreline, water, or ice, and no threat to human life exists:
Must obtain approvals of the:
(1) RRT co-chair
accessed via the National Response Center 800-424-8802
(2) RRT representative(s) of the affected state(s)
MN State Duty Officer 800-422-0798
WI DNR Spill Response Coordinator 800-943-0003
(3) DOI natural resource trustee (when practicable, and consistent with RRT notification
guidelines)
Michael Chezik, DOI 215-597-5378
Description: Dispersants reduce the surface tension between oil and water, causing oil to break into
small droplets and disperse into the water column, much like a detergent handles grease in a sink.
When to Consider Using Dispersants:
To reduce traffic hazards associated with oil slicks on streets.
When floating oil would cause more damage than would mixing the oil into the water column.
When public safety is threatened by a spill (e.g., volatiles in sewers).
Concerns and Consequences of Using Dispersants:
Notification to and consultation with applicable federal resource trustees must be attempted prior to
dispersant use where Department of Interior lands are or may be affected.
Dispersed oil may negatively impact industrial and drinking water intakes.
Use of dispersants may reduce the possibility of using burning or dissipation as a cleanup method.
Some research has concluded that using dispersants on fuel in sewers increases vapor production.
Use of dispersants may decrease effects of oil spills on plants and animals that live on the water
surface, but may increase negative effects on organisms living in or on the bottom of waterbodies.
Because many sewers discharge into environmentally sensitive areas (e.g., wildlife refuges) in this
Sub-area, the end-of-the-pipe habitat must be considered before dispersants are used.
The dispersed oil/water/dispersant mixture may affect biological treatment at wastewater treatment
plants.
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Follow-up Needed for Dispersant Use:
Affected state agencies, i.e., the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Minnesota
Department of Transportation, Minnesota Department of Health, and the Minnesota Department of
Agriculture, must be notified.
Water sampling and analysis, a water quality monitoring plan, or Natural Resource Damage
Assessment, may be required.
If dispersants are used on land or on a street, the oil/water/dispersant mixture and/or contaminated
soil must be properly treated and disposed of, if directed by MPCA.
If dispersants are used in a storm sewer, areas downstream of outfalls should be monitored to
determine if oil resurfaces or if aquatic life damage occurs. If dispersants are used in a sanitary
sewer, bypasses, ventilation, or special treatment may be required at the wastewater treatment
plant.
Post-incident response review should occur with stakeholders (industry and affected agencies).
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4. Solidifiers
Conditions for Approval:
If spill affects a storm or sanitary sewer:
Solidifiers must be encased (e.g., in sorbent booms or socks) and retrievable; use of sorbents in
free-particulate (granular) form is not permitted in sewers.
If spill is on a shoreline:
Solidifiers must either be encased (e.g., in sorbent booms or socks) and retrievable; or, if
solidifiers are used in free-particulate (granular) form, the product must be applied by
responders with proper training and equipment, and must be fully recovered.
If spill is on water:
Solidifiers must either be encased (e.g., in sorbent booms or socks) and retrievable; or, if
solidifiers are used in free-particulate (granular) form, the product must be applied by
responders with proper training and equipment, and must be fully recovered.
For spills from commercial vessels and designated waterfront facilities, approval from the
federal OSC must be obtained.
If spill is on ice:
Solidifiers must either be encased (e.g., in sorbent booms or socks) and retrievable; or, if
solidifiers are used in free-particulate (granular) form, the product must be applied by
responders with proper training and equipment, and must be fully recovered.
Description: Solidifiers mix with oil and turn it into a solid, rubber like substance that can be easily
recovered. Within the Minneapolis/St. Paul Sub-area, the use of solidifiers that are fully encapsulated
within boom or socks is considered to be a physical recovery technique, therefore no special
conditional approval is required for their use.
When to Consider Using Solidifiers:
To recover oil spilled on streets or land.
In socks, booms, and other casings to contain and recover oil.
To immobilize spilled oil and prevent spreading, or to prevent penetration into substrate.
When oil is viscous and thick enough to be released by the substrate and absorbed by the sorbent.
To protect shorelines in calm water.
Concerns and Consequences of Using Solidifiers:
Notification to and consultation with applicable federal resource trustees must be attempted prior to
solidifier use where Department of the Interior lands are or may be affected.
The solidified product will remain volatile, thus ignition hazards should be considered.
Unrecovered solidified oil weathers slowly, lengthening the duration of potential negative impact.
Physical disturbance of habitat is likely during deployment and retrieval.
MPCA may require solidified oil to be disposed of as a special waste (e.g., burning at permitted
facility).
Vegetation, roots, and debris may be solidified with oil, and environmental impacts of removal
should be considered. Solidified oil may also be ingested by, and negatively affect, fish or wildlife.
Follow-up Needed for Solidifier Use:
Solidified oil must be recovered and properly disposed of, as directed by MPCA.
Post-incident response review should occur with stakeholders (industry and affected agencies).
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5. Firefighting Foam
Conditions for Approval:
The use of firefighting foam during spill response requires no special conditional approval in the
Minneapolis/St. Paul Sub-area. However, the impact of foam discharges on the environment
should be considered by responders. Specifically, spill planners and responders are encouraged to
review the information presented below prior to a spill emergency in order to make more informed
decisions regarding the use of foam in spill response activities.
Description: Firefighting foams separate burning or highly combustible liquid from the air,
smothering fires and suppressing vapors.
When to Consider Using Foams:
For spills involving petroleum and refined fuels (e.g., gasoline), foam can be used to extinguish
fires, suppress vapors, or reduce the likelihood of ignition. Preventing ignition is particularly a
concern for spills in confined, populated, and congested areas.
When public safety is threatened by vapors emitted by a spill (e.g., when vapor levels >10% LEL).
Concerns and Consequences of Using Foams:
Foam-water solutions generated by fire fighting operations may be heavily contaminated with the
fuel involved in the fire. The aquatic toxicity of foam/oil mixtures has not been fully evaluated.
Synthetic foams are generally less biodegradable than other foams. Protein-based foams may
contribute to nutrient loading due to their high ammonia-nitrogen content.
Surfactants in foam solutions may cause copious foaming in aeration ponds at wastewater
treatment facilities. Foam solutions may also cause ―shock loading‖ at treatment facilities and may
interfere with the operation of oil/water separators. Foam solutions should be diluted or pre-treated
before being released to a wastewater treatment plant or the environment.
The impact of foam discharges on drinking water supplies (i.e., contamination) should be evaluated
prior to use.
Responders should attempt to contain the flow of foam/water solution when conditions and
resources permit (e.g., via dikes, blocking sewer drains) to prevent an unchecked release to the
environment. Spraying foam on a spill may cause the spill to spread over or around containment
systems.
Foams are less effective when used on flowing spills (e.g., spills in sewers, in windy conditions).
Foams should be used for volatiles (e.g., gasoline) and not distillates (e.g., fuel oils).
Use of foam may alter the physical properties of treated oil and make recovery more difficult.
Foams contain detergents, which may increase the amount of oil dissolved in water under turbulent
conditions (e.g., currents, boat traffic).
The advantages of allowing the spill to continue to burn should be considered before extinguishing
spilled material that is on fire (see section 2 of this Appendix, In-Situ Burning).
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Follow-up Needed for Foam Use:
Fire chief must notify affected state agencies, i.e., the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources,
Minnesota Department of Transportation, Minnesota Department of Health, and the Minnesota
Department of Agriculture (including state duty officer if foam/water/oil mixture escapes
containment).
Foam/fuel mixture should be collected and properly treated.
Water sampling and analysis, a water quality monitoring plan, or Natural Resource Damage
Assessment, may be required.
Post-incident response review should occur with stakeholders (industry and affected agencies).
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6. Elasticizers
Conditions for Approval:
If spill is on water or ice:
Elasticizers must be applied by responders with proper training and equipment, and all product
must be fully recovered.
For spills from commercial vessels and designated waterfront facilities, approval from the
federal OSC must be obtained.
Description: Visco-elastic agents, or elasticizers, can be applied as a liquid spray or a slurry on
floating oil to impart elasticity in order to increase skimming rates.
When to Consider Using Elasticizers:
To enhance skimmer efficiency and increase physical recovery rates on floating oil slicks.
Concerns and Consequences of Using Elasticizers:
If too much of the agent is applied, the treated oil can become very sticky and smother organisms.
Not suitable for vegetated shorelines, in areas heavily populated with wildlife, or where debris is
mixed in the oil due to the adhesive behavior of treated oil.
The elasticized product can clog weir-type skimmers.
Elasticizers must be used with booming or other physical containment systems.
Most effective on light oils; not for use on heavy oils (which are already highly viscous).
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7. Emulsion Treating Agents
Conditions for Approval:
If spill is on a shoreline, water, or ice, and no threat to human life exists:
Must obtain approvals of:
(1) RRT co-chair
accessed via the National Response Center 800-424-8802
(2) RRT representative(s) of the affected state(s)
MN State Duty Officer 800-422-0798
WI DNR Spill Response Coordinator 800-943-0003
(3) DOI natural resource trustee (when practicable, and consistent with RRT notification
guidelines)
Michael Chezik, DOI 215-597-5378
Description: Emulsion treating agents (emulsion breakers) break or prevent water-in-oil emulsions.
The resultant separated oil usually exhibits physical properties similar to those of the original spilled
oil.
When to Consider Using Emulsion Treating Agents:
To enhance skimmer efficiency and increase physical recovery rates on floating oil slicks.
For recovered oil, to separate the oil and water so that the water can be treated and discharged
(note: the discharge of separated water into waterways is subject to certain restrictions, therefore
MPCA should be notified before water is released to sewers or treatment facilities).
Concerns and Consequences of Using Emulsion Treating Agents:
Currently, insufficient information exists with regard to the environmental effects and biological
constraints associated with the use of emulsion treating agents. Concerns regarding the use of such
agents include whether the oil will be more readily dispersed after being treated, whether treatment
may adversely change the physical or chemical properties of oil, and how the treated oil will
behave when it contacts shorelines and wildlife.
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8. Chemical Herding Agents
Conditions for Approval:
If spill is on a shoreline, water, or ice, and no threat to human life exists:
Must obtain approvals of:
(1) RRT co-chair
accessed via the National Response Center 800-424-8802
(2) RRT representative(s) of the affected state(s)
MN State Duty Officer 800-422-0798
WI DNR Spill Response Coordinator 800-943-0003
(3) DOI natural resource trustee (when practicable, and consistent with RRT notification
guidelines)
Michael Chezik, DOI 215-597-5378
Description: Chemical herding agents collect or compress oil slicks into a smaller area and thicker
slick in order to increase recovery of spilled oil. Herding agents do not alter the physical property of
the spilled oil or hold the oil in place.
When to Consider Using Chemical Herding Agents:
When oil is fluid (herding agents therefore must be applied early in a spill emergency).
For light oils in calm water (agents are not effective in fast currents, rain, or very shallow water).
To herd oil away from sensitive areas.
Inside containment booms, to collect oil before a boom is moved.
To herd trapped oil (e.g., from under docks or piers) to facilitate collection.
Concerns and Consequences of Using Chemical Herding Agents:
Agent may be toxic to organisms that live on the water surface, and may negatively impact fish-
spawning areas (available products vary greatly in their aquatic toxicity).
Multiple applications may be needed, which may disturb sensitive areas (e.g., via trampling
vegetation on a shoreline).
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9. Shoreline Pretreatment Agents
Conditions for Approval:
If spill may affect a shoreline:
Must obtain approvals of:
(1) RRT co-chair
accessed via the National Response Center 800-424-8802
(2) RRT representative(s) of the affected state(s)
MN State Duty Officer 800-422-0798
WI DNR Spill Response Coordinator 800-943-0003
(3) DOI natural resource trustee (when practicable, and consistent with RRT notification
guidelines)
Michael Chezik, DOI 215-597-5378
Description: Shoreline pretreatment agents prevent oil from adhering to or penetrating the substrate
by coating the substrate (film-forming agents) or by displacing the oil from the substrate by altering the
oil/water interface (wetting agents). Currently, there are no shoreline pretreatment agents on the
market.
When to Consider Using Shoreline Pretreatment Agents:
Before oil comes into contact with a shoreline. Shoreline pretreatment agents must be applied just
prior to the stranding of oil.
To protect shorelines or areas that are environmentally, economically, or culturally sensitive.
Concerns and Consequences of Using Shoreline Pretreatment Agents:
Currently, insufficient information exists with regard to the environmental effects and biological
constraints associated with the use of shoreline pretreatment agents. Primary concerns relate to the
toxicity and persistence (i.e., smothering effects) of these agents.
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10. Shoreline Cleaning Agents
Conditions for Approval:
If spill is on a shoreline and no threat to human life exists:
Must obtain approvals of:
(1) RRT co-chair
accessed via the National Response Center 800-424-8802
(2) RRT representative(s) of the affected state(s)
MN State Duty Officer 800-422-0798
WI DNR Spill Response Coordinator 800-943-0003
(3) DOI natural resource trustee (when practicable, and consistent with RRT notification
guidelines)
Michael Chezik, DOI 215-597-5378
If spill is on a street or on land and there is a proposal to use shoreline cleaning agents to lift the oil:
Must obtain the approval of MPCA.
Description: Shoreline cleaning agents soften or lift oil and increase the ease and efficiency by which
oil can be removed or flushed. Some shoreline cleaners are being marketed for use on land and street
spills to help lift oil for physical recovery.
When to Consider Using Shoreline Cleaning Agents:
To remove weathered or heavy oils which cannot be removed by flushing alone.
Concerns and Consequences of Using Shoreline Cleaning Agents:
Flushing may damage wetlands or sensitive shorelines.
The released oil should be recovered rather than dispersed into the water column, where it may be
sorbed by suspended sediments and transferred to the shoreline and near shore habitats, thereby
negatively affecting organisms.
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Appendix 7. Air Releases Requiring Initial Protective Actions and Monitoring
A. Initial Protective Actions for Facilities and Local Responders
B. Air Monitoring for Facilities and Local Responders
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Appendix 7-A.
Air Releases Requiring Initial Protective Actions for Facilities and
Local Responders
Appendix Description
This Appendix provides recommendations for initial protective actions from airborne hazards.
Some Extremely Hazardous Substances pose threats to public safety via air routes and these
hazards require special planning and response. The goal is to prevent, protect against and reduce
the effects of an airborne hazardous material release.
Initial Protective Action Guidance
Airborne hazards may be released in several incidents. These hazards are commonly referred to
as hazardous fumes, noxious chemicals, or mysterious odors. They permeate buildings and cause
illness, injuries, or disruption of activities. In most cases, these incidents result in building or area
evacuations. In some situations, emergency response personnel may direct people to remain
inside buildings or vehicles and implement shelter-in-place actions.
Protective actions for airborne hazards include actions taken when people are outside of a
building and actions taken when they are inside the building. The inside building actions, known
as sheltering or protecting in-place, depend upon whether the hazard release occurred inside or
outside the building. Shelter in-place actions can provide short-term (one-to-two hours in some
cases) protection to the occupants and are most effective when building occupants plan and
practice their actions in advance. Sheltering in-place is not the solution for every situation.
However, it may be the only practical method to provide protection for residential housing or for
buildings with large populations such as dormitories, auditoriums, movie theaters, and office
buildings. Other good candidates for sheltering in-place include schools, medical facilities,
childcare centers, and other buildings that are unable to evacuate or transport most or all of the
occupants to safe areas. Although the primary reason to shelter inside buildings is to increase
protection, these actions also provide emergency responders with the time they need to control or
contain the release and coordinate evacuation strategies.
Buildings can provide protection in varying degrees against airborne hazards that originate from
the outside. Such protection is limited, however, and effective only under certain conditions.
Conversely, the hazards produced by a release inside a building can be much more severe than a
similar release outside. Because buildings allow only a limited exchange of air between the
inside and outside, not only can higher concentrations occur when there is a release inside or
directly into a building, but inside hazards are more likely to last longer.
Most of these incidents will likely involve accidental releases of industrial materials such as toxic
industrial or agricultural chemicals. They may also involve releases of biological or radiological
material. These incidents will likely occur with little or no warning and require individuals and
groups to quickly implement protective actions based upon their assessment of the situation or
directions from emergency response personnel. See US Air Force Protective Actions Planning
Guide document for more information on facts about airborne hazardous materials release and
scopes of protective actions and shelter planning:
http://emc.ornl.gov/CSEPPweb/data/Reports/Misc.%20Reports/HAZMAT.pdf
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Figure 10 illustrates a checklist approach to the evacuation/sheltering decision. The first column
lists various decision attributes, while the second and third columns list the attribute values that
favor either shelter or evacuation.
Figure 10. Protection action checklist
* Shelter Evacuate
Infiltration Tight building Leaky building
Plume duration, more complete
Short Long
air exchanges in buildings
Time of day Night Day
Population density High Low
Closed (e.g. one way out) Open (e.g. grid of blocks)
Road geometry, flow, condition
Poor condition Good condition
Road conditions Poor Good
Population mobility Immobile Mobile
Public perception of sheltering High Low
Toxic load High Low
*from Planning for protective action decision making: evacuate or shelter-in-place. Sornesen,
Shumpert, Vogt, Oak Ridge National Laboratory. In Journal of Hazardous Materials, 2004, No.1-
3 V.A109, pp 1-11.
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Appendix 7-B.
Air Releases Requiring Air Monitoring for
Facilities and Local Responders
Appendix Description
This Appendix provides information about best practices and procedures for air monitoring and
sampling airborne hazardous materials. Some Extremely Hazardous Substances pose threats to
public safety via air routes and these hazards require special planning and response. The goal is to
prevent, protect against and reduce the effects of an airborne hazardous material release.
Air Monitoring Strategies
Air monitoring should be conducted to assess and mitigate threats to public health or the
environment. See EPA document on Air Monitoring for Hazardous Materials at National Service
Center for Environmental Publications (NSCEP) website (http://www.epa.gov/nscep/). EPA uses
this manual for Environmental Response Training Programs.
i. Objectives of air monitoring
Confirm initial isolation distances.
Confirm that the initial protective actions and locations are adequate.
Assure and document responder safety.
Determine or confirm the chemicals thought to be released.
Adjust the size of protective actions, and continually monitor adequacy of
the actions.
Collect information for follow-up enforcement and health follow-up
actions.
Gain and maintain public confidence in the response.
ii. Considerations for air monitoring
The following should be kept in mind in emergency conditions involving release of chemicals or
smoke to the air.
In most cases an Incident Commander has little or no hard information on
which to base a decision whether to evacuate people or to shelter them where
they are. Each protective action option has its own set of hazards and its own
effectiveness at protecting the public. The decision to evacuate or shelter or
might be clear afterwards, but the decision may not be clear during an incident.
In many cases ―rules of thumb‖ and precautionary action is the best course
for an Incident Commander. For example, remove people with respiratory
problems, remove people in visible smoke if it will persist, shelter people in short
term incidents, etc.
In many incidents the material released to the air is known and can be
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field-measured with a meter or a tube and guidance exists on what is a dangerous
level. Materials such as chlorine, ammonia, hydrochloric acid could be measured
if trained operators with the right meters can get there in time to be useful. This
requires preparedness.
In other incidents, there is no field measurement or any numeric safe levels
available for the materials released to the air or the smoke. Examples of this type
of incident are a crude oil fire or a mixed chemical warehouse fire like the
Epoxical fire. See Minnesota Homeland Security and Emergency Management
Newsletter, October 2006, Volume 24, for more information on the incident:
http://www.hsem.state.mn.us/uploadedfile/October_20062.pdf.
In many incidents there is very little or no information on what is being released
or burned.
Laboratory analysis of air samples collected during a release or fire will give
results days later. Such data are useful to document what materials had been
present and what people may have been exposed to, but it is of no use during an
emergency response.
iii. Suggested SOP outline for air monitoring
Assign qualified response personnel to set up and do air monitoring.
Identify as accurately as possible the material, chemical, or mixture generating
the release or smoke.
Determine the recommended isolation and protective action distances and begin
to implement them.
Determine the available and appropriate means of monitoring, sampling, or
observing the release .
Find or make a base map of the release site, area, occupancies, and conditions.
Establish appropriate safety, PPE, and communication procedures for monitoring
teams.
Assign monitoring teams to specific locations, sectors, or transects.
Set up a data tabulator position to receive and record monitoring data, prepare
maps and charts, etc.
The data tabulator and science officer brief the Planning Chief and IC.
Adjustments are made for mid- and long-term monitoring as the response
continues.
Weather and other conditions are predicted and contingencies planned.
Appendix 7. Air Releases Requiring Initial Protection Actions and Monitoring App. 7-B-2
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Appendix 8. Storm Water Drainage and Surface Water Outfalls
A. City of Minneapolis Storm Water Drainage and Surface Water
Outfalls
B. City of St. Paul Watersheds and Surface Water Outfalls
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Appendix 8-A.
City of Minneapolis
Storm Water Drainage and Surface Water Outfalls
Appendix Description
This appendix includes City of Minneapolis storm water runoff drainage sub-area boundaries map
(Figure 11) and surface water outfalls location map (Figure 12). Storm water can pick up debris,
chemicals, dirt, and other pollutants and flows through a series of pipes and swales to discharge
into surface waters such as lakes, rivers and creeks. Anything that enters a storm sewer system
could adversely affect water quality if the runoff is discharged untreated. To assist preventing
these pollutants from reaching streams and lakes, the City has built holding ponds and grit
chambers that allow the pollutants to settle out, as well as establishing wetlands to further filter out
these pollutants. Figure 11 shows the storm water runoff drainage system sub-area boundaries
with the names of the rivers, lakes, ponds, creeks and wetlands within the sub-area boundaries
where storm water is discharged. Figure 12 includes surface water outfall locations with
associated identification numbers and outfall names.
Data Sources
Information provided by City of Minneapolis Storm and Surface Water Management. See the
following website for more information: http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/stormwater/. Contact
Minneapolis Surface Water and Sewers, Department of Public Works, 309 Second Avenue S,
Room 300, Minneapolis, MN 55401 or call 612-673-3260 for more information.
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Figure 11.
Zoom Map to View
Storm Water Drainage
Locations & Outfall IDs
Map data from 1993
Better resolution map is included in the Metro Area Inland Sensitivity Atlas DVD with street names and outfall location details.
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Figure 12.
Map data from c2000
Better resolution map is included in the Metro Area Inland Sensitivity Atlas DVD with street names and outfall location details.
Appendix 8. Spill Response Resources App. 8-A-3
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Appendix 8-B.
City of St. Paul
Watersheds and Surface Water Outfalls
Appendix Description
This appendix includes City of St. Paul watershed and surface water outfall map (Figure 13) and
associated outfall inventory tables. Storm water can pick up debris, chemicals, dirt, and other
pollutants and flows through a series of pipes and swales to discharge into surface waters such as
lakes, rivers and creeks. Anything that enters a storm sewer system could adversely affect water
quality if the runoff is discharged untreated. To assist preventing these pollutants from reaching
streams and lakes, the City has built holding ponds and grit chambers that allow the pollutants to
settle out, as well as establishing wetlands to further filter out these pollutants.
Figure 13 shows the watershed locations and street names with the names of the rivers, lakes,
ponds, creeks and wetlands within the city where storm water is discharged. The discharge flow
direction and outlet/outfall location is shown in the same color as the associated watershed. The
map includes surface water outfall/outlet locations with associated identification numbers. The
outfall inventory tables list outfall ID numbers with location information and pipe size.
Data Sources
Information provided by City of St. Paul Sewer Utility Division. See the following website for
more information: http://www.stpaul.gov/index.aspx?NID=2719. Contact St. Paul Sewer Utility
Division, 700 City Hall Annex, 25 West Fourth Street, Saint Paul, MN 55102.
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Figure 13.
Zoom Map to View Watershed and
Outfall Locations & IDs
(See outfall Inventory for more information)
City of St. Paul Watersheds and Outfalls
Better resolution map is included in the Metro Area Inland Sensitivity Atlas DVD with street names and outfall location details.
Appendix 8. Spill Response Resources App. 8-B-2
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Appendix 9. Notification Numbers And Information Resources
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Appendix 9.
Notification Numbers And Information Resources
Appendix Description
This appendix provides telephone numbers for required emergency notification calls to local
responders, the Minnesota State Duty Officer, and the National Response Center. In addition
to numbers for required notifications, the appendix provides contact information for notifying
specific agencies about spill incidents, as well as reaching sources of valuable information
related to spills and spill effects.
Contents
A. Emergency Notifications ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2
B. Additional Notifications and Information Resources ------------------------------------------- 2
1. Local Agencies------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 3
a. City and Township Agencies ------------------------------------------------------------- 3
b. County Agencies ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8
2. Regional Agencies ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9
3. State Agencies ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 9
4. Federal Agencies --------------------------------------------------------------------------------11
5. Native American Government ----------------------------------------------------------------13
6. Other Resources ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------14
Appendix 9 Notification Numbers and Information Resources App. 9-1
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A. EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION
IF YOU DISCOVER A SPILL OF OIL OR CHEMICALS, MAKE SURE THE PROPER
ORGANIZATIONS ARE NOTIFIED*:
1. DIAL 911 IF THERE IS AN IMMEDIATE THREAT TO LIFE, SAFETY, OR
PROPERTY.
2. IF POSSIBLE, NOTIFY THE COMPANY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SPILL SO
THEY CAN BEGIN ACTIONS TO STOP AND CONTAIN THE SPILL.
3. CALL THE MINNESOTA DUTY OFFICER AT 651-649-5451 OR 800-422-0798
TO
NOTIFY ALL STATE AGENCIES OF THE EVENT.
4. CALL THE NATIONAL RESPONSE CENTER AT 800-424-8802 TO NOTIFY
FEDERAL AGENCIES OF THE EVENT.
* Notification as outlined here should be made by anyone who first discovers an oil or chemical
spill, not merely by the responsible party. However, a number of varying federal, state, and local
laws require spillers to notify authorities when they have a spill. Potential spillers should
understand these requirements before they spill to determine if ―reportable quantities‖ or
chemical lists apply to spills they might have. If in doubt about whether any particular incident
must be reported, it should be reported.
B. ADDITIONAL NOTIFICATION AND INFORMATION RESOURCE NUMBERS
The following pages provide additional phone numbers that may be useful for directly notifying
specific agencies about an incident and for reaching sources of valuable information about
product behavior, weather and river conditions, natural resources, infrastructure, etc. The agency
contacts listed below are not substitutes or alternatives for the emergency notification
numbers provided above and will not satisfy any legal obligations to make these emergency
notifications.
In addition, plan users should be aware that contact numbers for specific potential spill sources,
environmentally sensitive areas, water users, locks and dams, marinas, etc. are provided in other
appendices, together with key information about these facilities and resources. By contrast, this
appendix provides general contact numbers for the major response and natural resource agencies
at the local, state, and federal levels, along with numbers for specialized information sources.
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1. LOCAL AGENCIES
a. City and Township Agencies
Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) are non-911 numbers for emergency dispatch centers
within city police and fire departments and county sheriff offices. The PSAP numbers provided
below include city dispatch numbers for municipalities that have their own dispatch centers and
county dispatch numbers for cities served by the county dispatch center. PSAP numbers can be
dialed from inside or outside of the county or municipal service area boundaries, and are
answered 24 hours a day. Business hours/ daytime telephone numbers for municipal public
works departments have been included as a source of information on public infrastructure
systems, including storm sewers. Where available, after hours emergency numbers for public
works departments are provided. Emergency contact with public works department staff
generally can be made through the appropriate PSAP number, if no separate after hours telephone
number is listed below.
Public Safety Public Works, Public Works,
City or Township Answering Point Daytime tel. After Hours tel.
Afton 651-439-9381 651-436-5090
Andover 763-427-1212 763-755-8118
Anoka 763-427-1212 763-576-2923
Apple Valley 651-322-8651 952-953-2400
Arden Hills 651-767-0640 651-792-7853
Bayport 651-439-9381 651-275-4410
Baytown Twp 651-439-9381
Belle Plaine 952-445-1411 952-873-6742 952-873-6742
Belle Plaine Twp. 952-445-1411 952-873-5661
Benton Twp. 952-361-1231
Bethel 763-427-1212 763-434-4366
Birchwood 651-429-8511 651-426-3403
Blaine 763-427-1212 763-785-6165 763-427-1212
Blakeley 952-445-1411
Bloomington 952-888-4401 952-563-8760 952-563-4900
Brooklyn Center 763-525-6215 763-569-3380
Brooklyn Park 763-525-6215 763-493-8007
Burns Twp. 763-427-1212 763-274-2312
Burnsville 651-322-8654 952-895-4550 911
Camden Twp. 952-361-1231
Carver 952-361-1231 952-448-2290
Castle Rock Twp. 651-322-8657
Cedar Lake Twp. 952-445-1411
Centerville 763-427-1212 651-429-4750
Champlin 763-525-6220 763-421-2820
Chanhassen 952-361-1231 952-227-1300 952-361-1231
Chaska 952-361-1231 952-448-2851 952-448-4335
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Public Safety Public Works, Public Works,
City or Township Answering Point Daytime tel. After Hours tel.
Chaska Twp. 952-361-1231
Circle Pines 763-427-1212 763-231-2606
Coates 651-322-8657
Cologne 952-361-1231 952-466-2064
Columbia Heights 763-427-1212 763-706-3700 911
Columbus 763-427-1212 651-464-3120
Coon Rapids 763-427-1212 763-767-6462
Corcoran 763-525-6220 763-420-2652
Cottage Grove 651-439-9381 651-458-2808 651-458-2808
Credit River Twp 952-445-1411 952-440-5515
Crystal 763-525-6215 763-531-1160 763-525-6215
Dahlgren Twp. 952-361-1231 952-448-5219
Dayton 763-525-6220 763-427-4589
Deephaven 763-525-6210 952-474-4755
Dellwood 651-439-9381 651-429-1356 911
Denmark 651-439-9381
Douglas Twp. 651-322-8657 651-398-5230
Eagan 651-322-8651 651-675-5300
East Bethel 763-427-1212 763-367-7875 612-328-6830
Eden Prairie 952-949-6296 952-949-8530
Edina 952-826-1600 952-826-0376
Elko 952-445-1411 952-461-2777
Empire Twp. 651-322-8657 651-463-4494
Eureka Twp 651-322-8657 952-469-3736
Excelsior 763-525-6210 952-474-3464
Falcon Heights 651-767-0640 651-792-7600 651-484-3366
612-624-7828
Farmington 651-322-8654 651-280-6904
Forest Lake 651-439-9381 651-464-3220
Fridley 763-427-1212 763-572-3566 763-427-1212
Gem Lake 651-767-0640 651-747-2790
Golden Valley 952-924-2618 763-593-8075
Grant Twp. 651-439-9381 651-426-3383
Greenfield 763-525-6220 763-477-6464
Greenvale Twp 651-322-8657
Greenwood 763-525-6210 952-474-4755
Ham Lake 763-427-1212 763-434-9555
Hamburg 952-361-1231 952-467-3232
Hamel 763-525-6210 763-473-4643
Hampton 651-322-8657 651-437-8846
Hampton Twp. 651-322-8657 651-437-6733
Hancock Twp. 952-361-1231
Hanover 763-525-6216 763-497-3777
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Public Safety Public Works, Public Works,
City or Township Answering Point Daytime tel. After Hours tel.
Hassan 763-525-6220 763-428-4100
Hassan Twp. 763-525-6220 763-428-4100
Hastings 651-322-8657 651-480-6185
Helena Twp. 952-445-1411 952-758-4505
Hilltop 763-427-1212 763-571-2023
Hollywood Twp. 952-361-1231 952-353-2488
Hopkins 952-935-3321 952-939-1382
Hugo 651-439-9381 651-762-6300
Independence 763-525-6210 763-479-0530
Inver Grove Heights 651-322-8657 651-450-2565 651-437-7211
Jackson Twp. 952-445-1411 507-847-4410 507-847-4420
Jordan 952-445-1411 952-492-2535
Lake Elmo 651-439-9381 651-233-5414 651-439-9381
Lake Johanna 651-484-3366
Lakeland 651-439-9381 651-436-4430
Lakeland Shores 651-439-9381 651-436-1789
Laketown 952-361-1231
Lakeville 651-322-8654 952-985-2708
Landfall 651-767-0640 651-739-4123
Lauderdale 651-767-0640 651-792-7661 612-534-1935
Lexington 763-427-1212 763-784-6849
Lilydale 651-322-8657 651-457-2316
Lino Lakes 763-427-1212 651-982-2440 911
Linwood Twp. 763-427-1212 651-462-2812
Little Canada 651-767-0640 651-766-4029
Long Lake 763-525-6210 952-476-2855
Loretto 763-525-6210 763-479-4305
Louisville Twp. 952-445-1411 952-445-8715
Mahtomedi 651-439-9381 651-773-9730
Maple Grove 763-525-6220 763-494-6370 763-494-6370
Maple Plain 763-525-6210 763-479-0525
Maplewood 651-767-0640 651-249-2400 651-777-8191
Marine on the St. Croix 651-439-9381 651-433-3636
Marshan Twp. 651-322-8657 651-437-4916
May Twp. 651-439-9381 651-439-1706
Mayer 952-361-1231 952-657-1502
Medicine Lake 763-525-6220 763-542-9701
Medina 763-525-6210 763-473-4643
Mendota 651-322-8657
Mendota Heights 651-322-8657 651-454-4059 651-322-2323
Miesville 651-322-8657 651-437-9124
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Public Safety Public Works, Public Works,
City or Township Answering Point Daytime tel. After Hours tel.
Minneapolis 612-348-2345 612-673-5625 911
612-673-5720
612-673-5625
Minnetonka 952-939-8510 952-988-8400
Minnetonka Beach 763-525-6210 952-471-8878
Minnetrista 763-525-6210 952-446-1312
Mound 763-525-6210 952-472-0600
Mounds View 651-767-0640 763-717-4050 651-484-9155
New Brighton 651-767-0640 651-638-2050
New Germany 952-361-1231 952-353-2488
New Hope 763-525-6215 763-592-6777 763-531-5170
New Market 952-445-1411 952-461-2711
New Market Twp. 952-445-1411
New Prague 952-445-1411 952-758-4401
New Scandia Twp. 651-439-9381 651-433-5223
New Trier 651-322-8657
Newport 651-439–9381 651-459-2475
Nininger Twp. 651-322-8657
North Oaks 651-767-0640 651-792-7750
North St. Paul 651-767-0640 651-747-2410 651-747-2417
Norwood Young America 952-361-1231 952-467-1830
Oak Grove 763-427-1212 763-434-1441
Oak Park Heights 651-439-9381 651-439-4439
Oakdale 651-439-9381 651-730-2740
Orono 763-525-6210 952-249-4600 763-525-6210
Osseo 763-525-6220 763-425-5741
Pine Springs 651-439-9381
Plymouth 763-525-6210 763-509-5950
Prior Lake 952-445-1411 952-447-9830
Ramsey 763-427-1212 763-427-8254
Ravenna Twp 651-322-8657 651-480-1902
Richfield 612-861-9898 612-861-9790
Robbinsdale 763-525-6215 763-531-1202 763-531-1220
Rockford 763-682-1162 763-477-4346
Rogers 763-525-6220 763-428-8580
Rosemount 651-322-8651 651-322-2022
Roseville 651-767-0640 651-792-7003 651-767-0640
St. Anthony 763-525-6220 612-782-3314
St. Bonifacius 763-525-6210 952-446-1061
St. Croix Beach 651-439-9381 651-436-7031
St. Francis 763-427-1212 763-235-2304
St. Lawrence Twp. 952-445-1411
St. Louis Park 952-924-2618 952-924-2555
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Public Safety Public Works, Public Works,
City or Township Answering Point Daytime tel. After Hours tel.
St. Paul 651-767-0640 651-558-2277 651-292-6600
651-558-2278
(Sewer Maint. Dept)
St. Paul Park 651-439-9381 651-459-3730 651-439-9381
San Francisco Twp. 952-361-1231
Sand Creek Twp. 952-445-1411
Savage 952-445-1411 952-224-3400
Scandia 651-439-9381 651-433-5223
Shakopee 952-445-1411 952-233-9550 952-445-1411
Shoreview 651-767-0640 651-490-4651
Shorewood 763-525-6210 952-474-3236
South St. Paul 651-322-8657 651-554-3210
Spring Lake Park 763-427-1212 763-784-6491
Spring Lake Twp. 952-445-1411 952-492-7030
Spring Park 763-525-6210 952-471-9051
Stillwater 651-439-9381 651-430-8830 651-351-4950
Sunfish Lake 651-322-8657
Tonka Bay 763-525-6210 952-474-2947 612-750-3600
University of MN 651-503-4979 612-626-6002 612-625-5079
(Call first)
Vadnais Heights 651-767-0640 651-204-6000
Vermillion 651-322-8657 651-437-8163
Victoria 952-361-1231 952-443-4210
Waconia 952-361-1231 952-442-2615
Waconia Twp. 952-361-1231
Washington Lake Twp. 952-361-1231
Watertown 952-361-1231 952-955-2681
Watertown Twp. 952-361-1231
Wayzata 763-525-6210 952-404-5360
Welch Twp. 651-437-4211
West Lakeland Twp. 651-439-9381 651-436-4773
West St. Paul 651-322-8657 651-552-4130
White Bear Lake 651-429-8511 651-429-8566 651-429-8511
White Bear Twp. 651-767-0640 651-747-2775 651-775-9828
Willernie 651-439-9381 651-429-2977
Woodbury 651-439-9381 651-714-3720 651-439-9381
Woodland 763-525-6210 952-474-4755
Young America Twp. 952-361-1231
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b. County Agencies
Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) are non-911 numbers for county emergency dispatch
centers within the county sheriff’s office, and can be dialed from within or outside of the county
boundaries. PSAP numbers are staffed and available 24 hours a day. County emergency
management departments can provide information on county response plans and procedures;
locally available response resources such as personnel and equipment; and potential spill sources,
including facilities storing smaller quantities of oil that may not be identified in this plan. County
hazardous waste offices can provide information on safety issues, handling, and disposal sites for
hazardous materials spilled within the county.
24-hour,
County Emergency Services Business Hours Emergency
Anoka County
Public Safety Answering Point 763-427-1212 763-427-1212
Risk/Emergency Management 763-323-5761 763-427-1212
Hazardous Waste Information 763-323-5730 763-427-1212
Carver County
Public Safety Answering Point 952-361-1231 952-361-1231
Risk/Emergency Management 952-361-1528 952-361-1231
Hazardous Waste Information 952-361-1800 952-361-1231
Dakota County ZONE 1
Public Safety Answering Point 651-437-4211 651-322-8651
651-438-4703 ZONE 2
651-322-8654
ZONE 3
Emergency Services 651-438-4703 651-322-8657
651-437-4211
Hazardous Waste Information 952-891-7557 651-437-4211
Hennepin County EAST
Public Safety Answering Point 763-525-6216 763-525-6215
763-745-7621 NORTH
612-348-7530 763-525-6220
SOUTH
Emergency Preparedness 763-745-7500 763-525-6210
612-596-0250
Hazardous Waste Information 612-348-3777
Ramsey County
Public Safety Answering Point 651-266-9333 651 767-0640
651-266-7300
Emergency Services 651-266-1020 651-484-3366
Hazardous Waste Information 651-266-1199 1-800-422-0798
Scott County
Public Safety Answering Point 952-445-1411 9-1-1
Emergency Management 952-496-8181 952-445-1411
Hazardous Waste Information 952-496-8652 952-445-1411
Washington County
Public Safety Answering Point 651-439-9381 651-439-9381
Emergency Management 651-430-7621 651-439-9381
Hazardous Waste Information 651-430-6655 651-439-9381
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2. REGIONAL AGENCIES
Metropolitan Council
The Metropolitan Council is the operator of and information resource for all
metropolitan wastewater treatment facilities. For information on storm sewers,
contact individual municipal public works departments.
Wastewater and Industrial Programs, Sanitary Sewer Spills
business hours 651-602-4700
24-hour (State Duty Officer) 651-649-5451
Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport
Airport Police/Fire Communications 612-726-5577
3. STATE AGENCIES
Minnesota Department of Agriculture
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is the lead response agency for spills
involving agricultural chemicals. The department may provide damage assessment
information for other types of spills.
Pesticide and Fertilizer Management Division, Agricultural Chemical Emergencies
business hours 651-201-6387
24-hour (State Duty Officer) 651-649-5451
fax 651-201-6099
Minnesota Department of Public Safety
State Chemical Assessment Teams (CAT) - These teams provide rapid assessment
and on-site chemical analysis during hazardous spill mitigation activities. Local
entities should request CAT assistance through the 24-hour Minnesota Duty Officer
at 651.649.5451 or 1.800.422.0798.
Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
The Bureau of Apprehension maintains the State Duty Officer system for emergency
notifications. The Homeland Security and Emergency Management division also
coordinates damage assessment information and participates in local government
response planning efforts.
HSEM business hours 651-201-7400
24-hour (State Duty Officer) 651-649-5451
fax 651-296-0459
Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
Environmental Health Division, Public Water Supply
business hours 651-215-0770
24-hour (State Duty Officer) 651-649-5451
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Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MN DNR)
MN DNR may provide information on species and critical habitats, as well as
technical information regarding potential effects of oil on wildlife. MN DNR is the
gubernatorially designated trustee for the state’s natural resources. MN DNR and
USFWS are co-trustees for migratory waterfowl and threatened and endangered
species.
MN DNR Ecological Resources
business hours 651-259-5100
24-hour (State Duty Officer) 651-649-5451
fax 651-296-1811
MN DNR Natural Heritage Program
business hours 651-259-5100
24-hour (State Duty Officer) 651-649-5451
Minnesota Department of Transportation (MN DOT)
MN DOT is the state’s appointed manager of transportation networks and the land
they occupy, including roadways, right-of-ways, and selected service facilities.
Office of Freight and Commercial Vehicle Operations
business hours 651-405-6060/888-472-3389
24-hour (State Duty Officer) 651-649-5451
Minnesota Historical Society/State Historic Preservation Officer (MHS/SHPO)
The Director of MHS functions as the SHPO for Minnesota. MHS should be
contacted regarding response efforts on or proximate to lands which they own. They
also may provide information on historically significant features in a response area,
including state or federal designation status of specific sites, ownership and
management information, and site sensitivity to response-related disturbances.
business hours 651-296-2747
24-hour (State Duty Officer) 651-649-5451
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)
MPCA is the lead agency for state response to oil and hazmat incidents. It may also
be a source of information regarding appropriate response methods, chemical waste
disposal, preparedness, planning, state law related to hazardous material incidents,
and toxicological issues.
business hours (spills planning assistance) 651-757-2160
24-hour (State Duty Officer) 651-649-5451
fax 651-297-8321
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WI DNR)
WI DNR is trustee for natural resources within the state of Wisconsin as well as the
lead response agency for the state of Wisconsin. WI DNR may provide
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information on sensitive areas and critical habitats relative to site-specific response
efforts.
Bureau of Law Enforcement
business hours 608-266-2141
24-hour (Division of Emergency Government) 800-943-0003
fax 608-266-3696
4. FEDERAL AGENCIES
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
National Weather Service (NWS)
NWS provides 24-hour weather conditions and hydrologic information.
business hours 952-361-6708
24-hour 952-361-6671
Scientific Support Coordinator (SSC) for the Great Lakes and Inland Rivers
The SSC can provide information on spill trajectory determinations, chemical hazard
assessment, health and safety, and environmental sensitivity assessments.
business hours 216-522-7760
24-hour (to page the SSC) 206-526-4911
fax 216-522-7759
National Park Service (NPS)
The National Park Service manages several natural resource areas in the Sub-area
and has expertise in assessing the potential effects of spilled oil in managed
recreation areas and in wildlife habitat areas.
Washington, D.C. Spill Coordinator
This number should be called for any spill potentially affecting NPS properties.
business hours (David Anderson, Fort Collins, CO) 970-225-3539
24-hour 240-205-3203
24-hour fax 970-225-3579
Mississippi National River and Recreation Area
business hours 651-290-4160
24-Hour (home # for Joann Kyral) 651-773-8188
24-Hour (home # for Kate Hanson) 651-351-9523
24-Hour (home # for Nancy Duncan) 651-487-6898
fax 651-290-3214
St. Croix National Scenic Riverway
business hours 715-483-3284
fax 715-483-3288
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Cedar Creek Natural History Area/Allison Savanna
The Midwest Region National Natural Landmarks Coordinator can be reached at the
number below.
business hours (Mike Gallagher) 402-221-3418
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District
Can provide information on river conditions, hydrologic modeling, and flow
projection.
business hours 651-290-5624
U.S. Coast Guard
The U.S. Coast Guard has regulatory authority over marine vessels and marine-
transfer facilities. They are the lead federal response agency for coastal and Great
Lakes oil spills and support U.S. EPA response to inland river spills. They may
provide information on response and planning issues, marine safety, navigation
conditions, and river facilities.
Marine Safety Detachment, St. Paul, MN
business hours 612-725-1871
24-hour 612-725-1871
fax 651-725-1875
Sector Upper Mississippi River
business hours 314-269-2500
24-hour 866-360-3386
fax 314-269-2734
Eighth Coast Guard District, New Orleans, LA
business hours 504-589-6225
24-hour 504-589-6225
fax 504-589-2148
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 5, Emergency Response Branch
U.S. EPA can provide information on hazard evaluation and risk assessment,
sampling and analysis, water supply decontamination and protection, and on
determining an appropriate degree of cleanup.
business hours 312-353-2318
24-hour 312-353-2318
fax 312-353-9176
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)
USFWS is responsible for the management and protection of migratory birds and
federally listed threatened and endangered species, and for National Wildlife Refuge
(NWR) lands, including the Minnesota Valley NWR and Waterfowl Production
Areas. USFWS will provide responders with information concerning these
resources, as well as technical assistance concerning the effects of oil on these
resources. USFWS will help coordinate wildlife recovery and rehabilitation efforts
in conjunction with MN DNR.
Minneapolis/St. Paul Sub-area Field Office, Field Pollution Response Coordinator
business hours 612-725-3548
24-Hour (home # for Dave Warburton) 651-437-6105
fax 612-725-3609
Region 3, Regional Office, Regional Pollution Response Coordinator (Frank
Horvath)
business hours 612-713-5336
fax 612-713-5292
Office of Environmental Policy and Compliance, Office of Secretary, DOI
DOI Regional Environmental Officer (REO) is the single point of contact for
spill notification and coordination of emergency response and should be
promptly notified regarding oil spills exceeding 1,000 gallons and releases of
hazardous substances exceeding 500 gallons / pounds, or spills of any size that
affect or may migratory birds, federally listed species, DOI-administered
facilities, historic properties and tribal lands.
Regional Environmental Officer (REO) for the Minneapolis / St Paul Sub-area
(Michael Chezik)
24-hour 215-266-5155
business hours 215-597-5378
fax 215-597-9845
5. NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBAL GOVERNMENT
Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community
As a tribal government body, the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community has
sovereign status over the lands they own. The Community’s land holdings are
located in north central Scott County.
business hours 952-496-6158
24-hour 952-496-6145
fax 952-445-8906
Prairie Island Indian Community
The Prairie Island Indian Community, a tribal government body, is located in south
eastern Minnesota along the wooded shores of the Mississippi and Vermillion Rivers.
business hours 651-385-2554
fax 651-385-4180
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6. OTHER RESOURCES
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR)
As part of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), ATSDR is the lead federal public
health agency for hazardous materials incidents. ATSDR conducts research and
provides information on health effects of exposures to toxic substances.
Business hours 888-422-8737
24-hour (emergencies only) 404-498-0120
Bureau of Explosives
A division of the Association of American Railroads, the Bureau of Explosives has
expertise in assessment and classification of materials, environmental impacts, and
cleanup.
business hours 719-585-1881
24-hour (contact through Chem-Trec) 800-424-9300
Chemical Transportation Emergency Center (Chem-Trec)
Chem-Trec is a service of the Chemical Manufacturer’s Association. Chem-Trec can
provide technical data on chemical manufacturers and has expertise in chemical
emergency response.
24-hour 800-424-9300
Department of Energy Radiological Assistance Program
The Department of Energy Radiological Assistance Program provides assistance in
the event of any radiological incident.
24-hour 630-252-4800
Minnesota Poison Control Center
Affiliated with Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the
Poison Control Center provides information on chemical toxicity, exposure risk,
treatment, and safety on an emergency basis.
24-hour 800-222-1222
National Pesticide Information Center
Affiliated with Oregon State University, the National Pesticide Information Center
provides pesticide-oriented information to the general public as it relates to health,
environmental quality, and pesticide disposal. They also provide laboratory referrals.
They do not operate on an emergency basis.
business hours 800-858-7378
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Appendix 10. Links
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Appendix 10.
Links
Section No. Links
Public access version of this plan
1. Page iii.
http://umrba.org/hazspills/twincitiesplan.pdf
Links to Plans
a. Minnesota Emergency Operations Plan
http://www.hsem.state.mn.us/Hsem_Subcategory_Home.asp?scatid=119&catid=11
b. Upper Mississippi River Spill Response Plan and Resource Manual
http://www.umrba.org/hazspills/umrplan.pdf
2. II c. Regional Contingency Plan/ Area Contingency Plan
http://www.rrt5.org/acp/
d. National Contingency Plan
http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_99/40cfr300_99.html
e. National Response Framework
http://www.fema.gov/emergency/nrf/
Real time Stream gauges
a. USGS stream flow data
http://waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis/rt
3. III.B. b. National Weather Service real-time river observation data
http://ahps2.wrh.noaa.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=otx
c. USCG current measurement systems on navigation buoy
http://www.uscg.mil/d1/cgcJuniper/buoy.asp
State and federal laws that establish responsibilities and liabilities of responsible party:
a. MN Statutes Chapter 115B
https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/?id=115B
b. MN Statutes Chapter 115C
https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/?id=115C
c. MN Statutes Chapter 115E (Minnesota Spill Bill)
4. IV.B.1 https://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/statutes/?id=115E
d. CERCLA, commonly known as Superfund:
http://www.epa.gov/lawsregs/laws/cercla.html
e. Oil Pollution Act (OPA) of 1990:
http://www.epa.gov/lawsregs/laws/opa.html
f. Section 311 of Clean Water Act (CWA)
http://www.epa.gov/Region7/laws_regulations/CWA/section311.htm
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Section No. Links
EPCRA Program
5. IV B.3.b.
http://www.epcra.state.mn.us/
Role of RRC MNWALK items in SARA Title III Information Guide
6. IV B.3.b
http://www.epcra.state.mn.us/epcra_info/Docs/RRC_SARAGuidanceDocument.pdf
MDA MN Statutes Chapters 18B, 18C, 18D and 18E
7. IV B.3.c.
https://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/pubs/
MDH Office of Emergency Preparedness:
8. IV.B.3.d.
http://www.health.state.mn.us/oep/index.html
Special Teams available to FOSC
9. IV B.4.b.
http://www.epa.gov/OEM/content/lawsregs/ncpover.htm
CAER-Type groups :
a. Minnesota Pipeline CAER Association:
10. IV.B.5.c http://www.minnesotacaer.com/
b. Wakota CAER:
http://www.wakotacaer.org/
Joint Information Center
http://nrt.org/production/NRT/NRTWeb.nsf/AllAttachmentsByTitle/SA-
11. IV C.5
1056NRT_JIC_Model_October2009_Print_Ready_Version.pdf/$File/NRT_JIC_Model_October
_2009_Print_Ready_Version.pdf?OpenElement
Volunteers: County emergency managers contact list:
12. IV.C.6
http://www.hsem.state.mn.us/countyem_listing_public.asp
Occupational Safety and Health Administration Standards (OSHA) regulations
a. 29 CFR 1910.120
http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=standards&p_id=9765
13. IV E.1
b. 29 CFR 1910.120(q)(6)
http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owasrch.search_form?p_doc_type=STANDARDS&p_toc_lev
el=0&p_keyvalue=&p_status=CURRENT
Wildlife Rehabilitation Resources
15. IV F.3.h
http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/eco/nongame/rehabilitation/index.html
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Section No. Links
Tri -State Bird rescue and Research
16. IV F.3.h
http://www.tristatebird.org/
Reportable Quantities
17. IV.G.1
http://www.epa.gov/superfund/policy/release/rq/
EPA Risk Management Plan (RMP) Rule
18. IV.G.3.b. a. http://www.epa.gov/emergencies/content/rmp/index.htm
b. http://rtknet.ombwatch.org/db/rmp/about
Minnesota Hazardous Materials Incident Response Act (MN Statutes 299A.48 through
299A.52 and 299K.095)
19. IV.G.3.d.
a. 299A: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/?id=299A
b. 299K.095: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/?id=299K.095
Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund Access
a. National Pollution Fund center (NPFC) discussion of accessing OSLTF resource
20. IV.I http://www.uscg.mil/npfc/
b. Pollution Removal Funding Authorization (PRFA) process
http://www.uscg.mil/NPFC/Response/Cost%20Documentation/prfa.asp
Multi-Year Planning/Exercising Cycle
21. V.A.1.
http://www.dps.state.mn.us/dhsem/uploadedfile/2010_EM_Directors_Handbook_Complete.pdf
Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Grant: Grants information in Section D
22. V.A.2
http://www.dps.state.mn.us/dhsem/uploadedfile/2010_EM_Directors_Handbook_Complete.pdf
Preparedness for Response Exercise Program (PREP)
23. V.B
http://www.mms.gov/offshore/OilSpillProgram/Assets/PDFs/PREPGuidelines.pdf
Hazmat Exercising Program
24. V.C.
http://ntl.bts.gov/DOCS/254.html
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Appendix 11. Obtaining Documents Cited in this Sub-area Plan
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Appendix 11.
Obtaining Documents Cited in this Sub-area Plan
Documents cited in the Sub-area Plan are listed below, with information on how to obtain copies
of the documents. The documents are listed here in the order in which they are described in this
plan.
Inland Sensitivity Atlas
Inland Sensitivity Atlas is a geographic information system (GIS) based product that displays
economically, culturally and environmentally sensitive areas for protection and response planning
purposes. For more information on Minnesota Metro Area Inland Sensitivity Atlas, 2009 contact
p. I-2 Mapping Project Coordinator, Upper Mississippi River Basin Association, 415 Hamm Building, 408
St. Peter St., St. Paul, MN 55102; for product availability and distribution contact: U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5, Oil Planning and Response Section, 77 West Jackson
Blvd (SE-5J), Chicago, IL 60604. See EPA website at www.epa.gov/region5/oil/ or UMRBA website
at http://www.umrba.org/isa.htm for more information on Inland Sensitivity Atlas.
Local Response Plans.
Information regarding county emergency response plans may be obtained directly from
the counties themselves.
Anoka County Emergency Services 763-323-5761
p. II-4 Carver County Emergency Services 952-361-1527
Dakota County Emergency Services 651-438-4703
Hennepin County Emergency Services 612-596-0250
Ramsey County Emergency Services 651-266-1020
Scott County Emergency Services 952-496-8181
Washington County Emergency Services 651-430-7621
Minnesota Emergency Operations Plan.
Information regarding this plan may be obtained by contacting the Department of Public Safety,
Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, 444 Cedar Street, Suite 223, St. Paul,
p. II-4 MN 55101 or see the contact information at Minnesota Division of Homeland Security and
Emergency Management website
http://www.hsem.state.mn.us/HSem_view_Article.asp?docid=606&catid=11.
Upper Mississippi River Spill Response Plan and Resource Manual.
First produced in January 1991, most recently updated in August 2006.Representatives
of the signatory agencies of the plan (i.e., Illinois Environmental Protection Agency,
Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency,
p. II-4
Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Wisconsin Department of Natural
Resources, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers) are responsible for distributing
copies of the plan within their own agencies. Phone numbers for individual agency
points of contact may be obtained by calling the Upper Mississippi River Basin
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Association (UMRBA) at 651-224-2880. Non-members may obtain a hardcopy of the
plan for a small fee directly through the UMRBA at the above number. The public
assess version of the plan can be accessed via the UMRBA Web site:
http://www.umrba.org/hazspills/umrplan.pdf
Regional Contingency Plan/Area Contingency Plan.
Originally produced as the Inland Area Contingency Plan (ACP) and Regional
Contingency Plan (RCP) in January 1994 and July 1992 respectively. The RCP and
ACP were integrated in 1995 and most recently updated in April 2001. Copies of the
plan may be purchased through the National Technical Information Service (NTIS) by
calling 703- 605-7000. When requesting a copy, refer to the RCP/ACP’s publication
p. II-5
number PB97-963239. Most public agencies may obtain individual copies at no cost
by directing their request to: OPA Coordinator, U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency, Emergency Response Branch (SE-5J), 77 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago,
IL 60604. The Region 5 RCP/ACP is also posted on the Internet at the Region 5
Regional Response Team Web site:
http://www.rrt5.org/acp/
National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan.
Produced in September 1994. Information about the plan may be obtained from the Emergency
Response Division (5202G), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 401 M Street SW, Washington,
p. II-6
D.C. 20460, or by calling the Superfund Docket at (703) 603-5093 and requesting 40 CFR 300. The
NCP is also posted at the following website:
http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_99/40cfr300_99.html
National Response Framework.
The National Response Framework was developed under the Disaster Relief Act of 1974, as amended
by the Stafford Disaster Relief Act of 1988. Information about the plan may be obtained from the
p. II-6
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Region 5, 175 W. Jackson Boulevard, 4th Floor,
Chicago, IL 60604, or by calling FEMA at (312) 408-5500 or for more information see FEMA
National Response Framework Resource Center website at http://www.fema.gov/emergency/nrf/.
Minnesota Plan Crosswalk
This revised guidebook was prepared by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Division of
Homeland Security and Emergency Management. Information about the plan may be obtained from
p. IV-B-7
Minnesota Department of Public Safety, 444 Cedar Street, Suite 223, St. Paul, Minnesota 55101-6223,
or call HSEM at (651) 201-7400 or see the Local Emergency Operations Plan Crosswalk at
http://www.dps.state.mn.us/dhsem/uploadedfile/MN%20Walk%203-99.pdf.
Joint Information Center (JIC) Model
The NRT JIC Model documents a plan for conducting public information operations during
p. IV-C-5 emergency responses and other situations in which multiple organizations need to collaborate to
provide timely, useful and accurate information to the public and other stakeholders. The October
2008 updated version of the JIC model document is available at the NRT website: http://www.nrt.org/.
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Training Reference for Oil Spill Response
Published in August 1994 through a cooperative effort among the U.S. Department of Transportation,
the U.S. Coast Guard, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and the Department of the Interior.
For more information, contact: U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE,
p. IV-E-3 Washington, D.C. 20590 or U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW, Washington, D.C. 20593. See
the Training Reference for Oil Spill Response document at National Response Team (NRT) website:
http://www.nrt.org/production/NRT/NRTWeb.nsf/AllAttachmentsByTitle/A-
384trosr/$File/trosr.pdf?OpenElement.
Shoreline Cleanup Guideline Matrices
Developed for the upper Midwest by the Region 5 Regional Response Team (RRT). Contact the RRT
p. IV-F-3 Region 5 at admin@rrt5.org or see the Region 5 ACP/RCP Appendix 3 on Shoreline Cleanup
Matrices http://www.rrt5.org/acp/docs/App3_ShorelineCleanup.pdf for more information about the
document.
Multi-Year Planning/Exercise Cycle
In compliance with Minnesota HSEM policy, participating counties and cities in each HSEM region
will conduct training or exercises in the Four-Year Planning/Exercise Cycle. For more information on
Four-year Planning/Exercising Cycle contact: HSEM, 444 Cedar Street, Suite 223, St. Paul,
p. V-2 Minnesota 55101-6223, or call HSEM at (651) 201-7400. See the following document for more
information on Multi-Year planning and Exercising Cycle:
http://www.dps.state.mn.us/dhsem/uploadedfile/2010_EM_Directors_Handbook_Complete.p
df.
Preparedness for Response Exercise Program
The National Preparedness for Response Exercise Program (PREP) was developed to establish a
workable exercise program which meets the intent of section 4202(a) of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990
(OPA 90), amending section 311 (j) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA), by adding
p. V-4 a new subsection (6) and a new subsection (7) for spill response preparedness [33 U.S.C. 1321 (j)].
For more information contact Office of Contingency Exercises and Training (CG-3RPE), U.S. Coast
Guard, Telephone (202) 372-2151 or see the following document for more information:
http://www.mms.gov/offshore/OilSpillProgram/Assets/PDFs/PREPGuidelines.pdf.
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