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ESF-10 Debris Management Support of ESF-3

ESF-10 Debris Management Support of ESF-3. RRT Meeting May 1, 2008. Outline . Debris management priority Resources available Planning for Disaster Debris Management Discussion. Disaster Debris. Why are we talking about this? EPA Strategic Plan for Homeland Security With whom ?

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ESF-10 Debris Management Support of ESF-3

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  1. ESF-10 Debris Management Support of ESF-3 RRT Meeting May 1, 2008

  2. Outline • Debris management priority • Resources available • Planning for Disaster Debris Management • Discussion

  3. Disaster Debris • Why are we talking about this? • EPA Strategic Plan for Homeland Security • With whom ? • DHS/FEMA • USACE • DOA • DOL (OSHA) • State EPAs & EMAs (Disaster Planning & Preparedness)

  4. -> EPA needs to seek ways to add value to federal, state, tribal and local efforts to manage disaster debris

  5. http://sons-program.org/

  6. Problematic Debris Drywall Spoiled Food Treated Wood Utility Poles

  7. Problematic Debris Aerosols, cleaners & polishes, lighter fluid, detergents, disinfectants, gas, transmission fluid, oil & filters, batteries, tires, fluorescent bulbs, insecticides, paint & thinner, antifreeze, poisons, pesticides Household Hazardous Waste Management

  8. Emergency Support Functions (FEMA funded response) • ESF #1 - Transportation • ESF #2 - Communications • ESF #3 - Public Works and Engineering (DOD/USACE Lead) • ESF #4 - Firefighting • ESF #5 - Emergency Management • ESF #6 - Mass Care, Housing, and Human Services • ESF #7 - Resource Support • ESF #8 - Public Health and Medical Services • ESF #9 - Urban Search and Rescue • ESF #10 - Oil & Hazardous Materials Response(USEPA Lead) • ESF #11 - Agriculture and Natural Resources • ESF #12 - Energy • ESF #13 - Public Safety and Security • ESF #14 - Long-Term Community Recovery and Mitigation • ESF #15 - External Affairs

  9. ESF-3 Annex(Updated Jan ‘08) • During response activities, DOD/USACE is the primary agency for providing: • Technical assistance • Engineering • Construction management resources and support • DHS/FEMA is the primary agency for providing: • Recovery resources (Public Assistance Program) • Support • Close coordination maintained between Federal, state, tribal and local officials to determine needs and track status of R&R activities • Joint determination of priorities • Support agency (EPA) reps co-locate with ESF-3 field personnel to coordinate support

  10. ESF-3 Annex (cont) • Monitoring & stabilization of damaged structures • In CBRN events, demo coordinated with ESF-10 • Management, monitoring, technical advice in clearance, removal, or disposal of debris • Collection, segregation and transport haz matls incidental to building demo debris: • HHW from homes • Oil & gas from motorized equipment • Freon from appliances • Electronic goods • Hazardous materials containers intermingled with debris, such as drums, tanks, cylinders containing oil and hazardous materials are managed under ESF-10

  11. ESF-3 Annex (cont) • Management of contaminated debris is a joint effort with ESF #10 and FEMA • CBRN contaminated debris or soil • Activities include: • Waste sampling • Classification • Packaging • Transportation • Treatment • Demolition • Disposal • Within the debris zone and to support ESF-3 objectives • i.e., road clearing, public property

  12. ESF-3 Annex (cont) • Manage, monitor and/or provide technical advice in demolition, removal & disposal of buildings / structures with CBRN elements in consultation with ESF-10 • Scope of actions: • Air monitoring and sampling • Waste sampling, classification, packaging, transport, treatment (on and off site), demolition and disposal (on and off site) • ESF-10 leads the identification, analysis, selection and implementation of cleanup actions when Fed assistance is requested • Except at other Fed facilities • Building decon led by ESF-10

  13. ESF-3 Annex (cont) • As a supporting agency, EPA has a long list of functions: • Infrastructure protection – waste, wastewater (HSPD-7) • Determine suitability of water supplies, id hazards • Id critical water/wastewater needs • Determine op status of water/wastewater infrastructure • Assistance to States on MSW, C&D management • Id, safety at areas w/ hazmat • Coordinate with ESF-2 on CBRN & WMD debris/demolition management • Assist w/ investigation & intel analysis on hazmat incidents involving waste/wastewater systems • PROVIDE EXPERTISE ON WASTE AND DEBRIS DISPOSAL OPTIONS

  14. Other Supporting Agencies…

  15. FEMA Public Assistance Program • Stafford Act Declaration • Emergency or Major Disaster Declaration • Debris Management Guide (’07)NEW! • Training • IS-632 – Intro to Debris Operations in FEMA’s Public Assistance Program online! • E202 – Debris Management • G202 – Debris Management for State, Tribal and Local Officials • Online Debris Removal Contractor Registry • HAZUS damage & loss estimation tool • Analyzes potential losses • Estimates hazard-related damage Key contact: Greg Keller, Grants Administrator/State Public Assistance Officer, Ohio Emergency Management Agency, 614/799-3669

  16. Chemical, biological or radioactive sites Removal of debris from federally designated channels ‘Centers of Expertise’ Hazardous, Toxic & Radioactive Waste, Munitions Debris generation models (+/- 30% accuracy) Q=c(H)(V)(B)(S) Q = volume of debris in CY C = storm category factor (1-5) H = # households (town population / 3) V = vegetation char. (1.1-light, 1.3-medium, 1.5-heavy) B = commercial density (l.0-light, 1.2-medium, 1.3-heavy) S = storm precipitation char. (1.0-none to light, 1.3-med to heavy) Key contact: Tim Gouger timothy.p.gouger@uasce.army.mil Rapid Response Program

  17. Agriculture • Natural Resources Conservation Service • Debris from creeks, streams, non-federally designated navigable and non-navigable channels to prevent threat of flooding or prevent soil erosion and reduce threats to life or property • Rural Development Program • Emergency Conservation Program Funds • Remove debris from farmland, restore fences and conservation structures, provide water for livestock and grade and shape damaged farmland • Cost-share up to 75% cost of approved practices • Dead poultry, livestock • Focus on waterways and impacts on water quality

  18. Labor • OSHA • Disaster Site Worker Course (#7600) • Skilled support services, (e.g. utility, demolition, debris removal, or heavy equipment operation) or site clean-up services • Focus on respiratory protection • Pre-incident planning component • Asbestos Advisor 2.0 • Interactive compliance assistance tool • Interim Guidance on Health and Safety Issues Among Clean-Up Workers Involved with Handling and Burning Debris • Guidance on site management, PPE, chemical agents

  19. Industry www.disaster-resource.com www.disasterpreparednesssummit.com

  20. U.S. EPA • Disaster Debris Management & Disposal Decision Support Tool (v4.2, 9/07) • Natural Disasters • Dealing with Debris & Damaged Buildings • Guidance for handling special circumstances • Storage Tanks • Electrical equipment (PCBs) • Asbestos containing materials (ACM) • Burning guidance

  21. Planning for Natural Disaster Debris • Background • Purpose • Contents • Status Updates the 1995 version based on lessons learned from disasters that have occurred since

  22. Background GAO’s recommendation: “Provide more detailed guidance to state and local entities on managing debris disposal following disasters to better ensure protection of public health and the environment and prevent the creation of future Superfund sites” “This guidance should address the selection of landfill sites for disaster debris, including advance selection of potential landfill sites, and practices to consider when making special accommodations for debris disposal in emergency situations.”

  23. Purpose • Encourage locals to plan BEFORE a disaster strikes • Know that planning allows ample time for decision making, environmental assessments, public comment, and contract procurement/pre-qualification • Encourage environmental protectiveness • Perform environmental assessments • Awareness of environmental hazards and how to handle them • Understand management options and possible consequences

  24. Purpose (cont) • Understand lessons learned by others • Know what others faced, how they handled obstacles, and what they would have done differently • Innovative methods for managing disaster debris • Disaster debris management plans created by others • Encourage recycling where practicable • Understand recycling options and obstacles • Inform local communities about available resources • Learn about various federal, state, and local agencies that can provide assistance

  25. Contents • Components of a disaster debris management plan • Debris management options • Segregate wastes and manage each stream appropriately • Identify disposal areas and perform environmental assessments in advance • Reuse/recycle where possible to minimize the burden on landfills • Examples of local and state plans • State guidance documents • Federal, state, and local resources • Case studies and lessons learned from recent disasters

  26. PNDD vs. FEMA DD Guide FEMA Debris Management Guide (7/07) (http://www.fema.gov/pdf/government/grant/pa/demagde.pdf) • Concerned with logistics of debris management and making plans allowing for Public Assistance Grant eligibility EPA Planning for Natural Disaster Debris (3/08) • Concerned with environmental protectiveness during debris management activities • Recommendations NOT requirements for FEMA assistance

  27. Region 5 LCD/SFD • Principal contacts: Ramon Mendoza & Paul Ruesch • IMT, RSC members • Disaster Debris Recovery Network • States, tribes, industry • Landfill Specialty Team • Special Waste Management • Liaison w/ states

  28. Recoverable Debris Structural Steel Appliances Vehicles Electronics Woody Waste

  29. Incident Command Structure

  30. Disaster Debris Recovery Network Goal: Provide support tools for responders: • Incident Management Teams (Planning Section) • States, local governments • Businesses, contractors Objectives: 1) Define the WHERE & WHO for specific debris streams • Focus on proper disposal and recovery 2) Build capacity of debris management contractors 3) Share information with state & local governments

  31. DDRN Components I. Information resource - Safe & proper waste management - Increase recovery & recycling - Minimize open burning/landfilling of recoverable mat’ls II. Awareness Program - Ensure debris management contractors are well-equipped and prepared III. State/Tribal networking & information sharing - Facilitate state network to share information on planning, guidance, policies and resources

  32. I. Information Resource • Quick & easy access to updated, accurate info on debris management options/assets • User friendly, easily accessible (like Google) • Assist in establishing practicable incident objectives, action plans • Database & GIS Mapping application • Include industry lists: • NDA, CMRA, APWA, ISRI, NAHMMA, ARCA, SWANA • Incorporate state/federal lists: • FEMA Debris Contractor Registry • EPA OHS Facility Registry System • State, local listings of facilities

  33. I. Information ResourceData fields being collected • EPA’s Central Data Exchange (CDX) • Required Data Fields • Facility Name • Street Address • City, County, State, Zip • Phone • EPA/contractor may follow up • Additional information (i.e., capabilities, access, materials, lat/long, etc.) • Starting only in Region 5 (MN, WI, IL, IN, OH, MI)

  34. II. Capacity Building • Awareness program for contractors • Incident command system • Field safety, worker health & protection • Contracting / reimbursement procedures • Insurance / liability • FEMA Public Assistance Program • Possible pre-qualification of debris management contractors • May result in institutionalized training/certification program • Industry specific • University or industry sponsor • Online tools

  35. III. State/Tribal Network • Share information on debris related disaster preparedness & planning info: • Contacts (local, state, federal, industry) • Policies, guidance • Technical information & available resources • Model contract language • Tools

  36. States • Wisconsin • ‘Pre-Demolition Checklist’ • Guidance on the Emergency Management of Debris Resulting from Natural Disasters • Michigan • Part 115 Exemptions for storage, recycling • States with excellent websites/resources: • LA, MS, FL, GA, CA, CT, OH, NY • Emergency authorizations (air, water, waste) • Model contract language (debris management) • Exemptions (transfer stations, staging areas) • Planning workgroups (LEPCs)

  37. Comments / Questions? • What are your priorities or areas of interest for disaster debris management / planning ? • Thoughts on the PNDD? • Suggestions for outreach, distribution, etc. • How we add value to your efforts ? • Any interesting experiences to share ?

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