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APPENDIX A
Information Sources
2008 Emergency Response Guidebook
Cloutier, M., and G. Cushmac (2008). 2008 Emergency Response Guidebook, Transport Canada, U.S.
Department of Transportation, Secretariat of Communications and Transport of Mexico.
Web page:
http://www.phmsa.dot.gov/staticfiles/PHMSA/DownloadableFiles/Files/erg2008_eng.pdf
Annotation:
Hazard/Vulnerability/Consequence/Capability/Response Time Hazard
Fixed Source/Mobile Source Mobile Source
Public Safety/Occupational/Environmental Public Safety
Materials Yes
Regulatory/Association/State/Local/Transportation Company Regulatory
Summary:
This is the guidebook for first responders during the initial phase of a Hazmat Transportation
Incident. It aids first responders in quickly identifying the specific or generic hazards of the
materials involved in the incident and protecting themselves and the general public during the
initial response phase. First responders must be trained regarding the use of this guidebook.
This document is a combined effort of regulatory agencies of the United States, Canada, Mexico,
Argentina, and Brazil.
CHEMTREC Guide for Emergency Responders
CHEMTREC (2008). Guide for Emergency Responders. Arlington, VA, Chemical Transportation
Emergency Center (CHEMTREC).
Web page:
http://www.chemtrec.com/responder/resources/documents/%5B1%5D.pdf
Annotation:
Hazard/Vulnerability/Consequence/Capability/Response Time Response Time and
Capability
Fixed Source/Mobile Source Mobile Sources
Public Safety/Occupational/Environmental None
Materials N/A
Regulatory/Association/State/Local/Transportation Company None
A-1
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A-2 A Guide for Assessing Community Emergency Response Needs and Capabilities for Hazardous Materials Releases
Summary:
Assesses hazmat incidents based on material and the incident location.
The CHEMTREC guide provides emergency responders with a better understanding of its
services, how it handles incidents, what assistance is provided, what information will be requested
for assistance, how they prepare themselves for emergencies and a description of their training
programs.
Comprehensive Preparedness Guide, March 2009
FEMA (2009). "Developing and Maintaining State, Territorial, Tribal, and Local Government
Emergency Plans." Comprehensive Preparedness Guide (CPG 101): 172.
Web page:
http://www.fema.gov/pdf/about/divisions/npd/cpg_101_layout.pdf
Annotation:
Hazard/Vulnerability/Consequence/Capability/Response Time Capability
Fixed Source/Mobile Source Both
Public Safety/Occupational/Environmental None
Materials N/A
Regulatory/Association/State/Local/Transportation Company Regulatory
Summary:
Helps state, territorial, tribal and local jurisdictions to come up with ERPs.
This document provides guidance about response and recovery planning to governments.
It brings forward FEMA's recommendations to emergency/HS managers and personnel. It
replaces SLG 101 (State and Local Guide).
Development of the Table of Initial Isolation and
Protective Action Distances for the 2008 Emergency
Response Guidebook
Brown, D. F., H. M. Hartmann, et al. (2009). Development of the Table of Initial Isolation and
Protective Action Distances for the 2008 Emergency Response Guidebook, Argonne National
Laboratory: 246.
Web page:
http://www.phmsa.dot.gov/staticfiles/PHMSA/DownloadableFiles/Files/Argonne_Report.pdf
Annotation:
Hazard/Vulnerability/Consequence/Capability/Response Time Vulnerability
Fixed Source/Mobile Source Both
Public Safety/Occupational/Environmental None
Materials Yes
Regulatory/Association/State/Local/Transportation Company N/A
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Information Sources A-3
Summary:
Lists the initial isolation and protective action distances for various hazmat.
Protective Action Distances (PADs) is the optimum distance to protect the public and
response personnel from exposure to hazmat and to minimize risks and expenses due to over-
reaction. Using emission rates and atmospheric dispersion models, several scenarios were ana-
lyzed with varying chemicals, container type, location, etc., and a statistical approach was used
to come up with PADs in each case. The values from this report are used in the emergency
response guidebook.
The Emergency Planning and Community
Right-to-Know Act Factsheet, March 2000
EPA (2000). The Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986 (EPCRA)
Factsheet, Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response, United States Environmental
Protection Agency.
Web page:
http://www.epa.gov/oem/docs/chem/epcra.pdf
Annotation:
Hazard/Vulnerability/Consequence/Capability/Response Time None
Fixed Source/Mobile Source Both
Public Safety/Occupational/Environmental Environmental
Materials N/A
Regulatory/Association/State/Local/Transportation Company Regulatory
Summary:
This deals with the act, which deals with emergency planning and community right-to-know.
This is regarding the EPCRA, which establishes requirements regarding emergency planning
and community right-to-know reporting on hazardous and toxic chemicals. This factsheet is
made by the Chemical Emergency Preparedness & Prevention Office and covers major sections
of the act.
The Emergency Planning and Community
Right-to-Know Act--Full Text
Web page:
http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/usc.cgi?ACTION=BROWSE&TITLE=42USCC116
Annotation:
Hazard/Vulnerability/Consequence/Capability/Response Time None
Fixed Source/Mobile Source Both
Public Safety/Occupational/Environmental Environmental
Materials N/A
Regulatory/Association/State/Local/Transportation Company Regulatory
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A-4 A Guide for Assessing Community Emergency Response Needs and Capabilities for Hazardous Materials Releases
Emergency Response Assistance Plans
CANUTEC (1992). "Emergency Response Assistance Plans." Transport Canada. Retrieved
01/30/10, from http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/tdg/erap-menu-72.htm.
Web page:
http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/tdg/erap-menu-72.htm
Annotation:
Hazard/Vulnerability/Consequence/Capability/Response Time Vulnerability and
Capability
Fixed Source/Mobile Source Mobile Source
Public Safety/Occupational/Environmental None
Materials N/A
Regulatory/Association/State/Local/Transportation Company Regulatory
Summary:
Helps in mitigating vulnerability by having a plan, and enhances capabilities in a hazmat
transport activity.
Canada's ERAP is similar to the U.S. RMP. ERAP is compulsory before transport or import
of certain dangerous goods. It represents the plan of the shipper of any dangerous goods in the
event of an incident. ERAP may be by the shipper fully, or partly with assistance from an exter-
nal response contractor.
EPRI Implementation Report, April 2005
Hassol, A., G. Gaumer, et al. (2005). Emergency Preparedness Resource Inventory (EPRI) Imple-
mentation Report. Bioterrorism and Other Public Health Emergencies: Tools and Models for
Planning and Preparedness, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Web page:
http://www.ahrq.gov/research/epri/epriimprep.pdf
Annotation:
Hazard/Vulnerability/Consequence/Capability/Response Time Consequence and
Capability
Fixed Source/Mobile Source Both
Public Safety/Occupational/Environmental None
Materials N/A
Regulatory/Association/State/Local/Transportation Company Regulatory
Summary:
Documentation of a software package that helps in keeping an inventory of resources, which
can help in responding to a hazmat incident.
EPRI is a web-based software tool for assembling the inventory of critical resources that would
be useful in responding to a bioterrorist attack. Inventory of critical resources will help in an
organized incident response, estimating shortfalls so as to pull external help, and in making
investment decisions.
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Information Sources A-5
FIRESCOPE Standardized Hazardous Materials
Equipment List, 2009 Edition
FIRESCOPE (2009). Firescope Standardized Hazardous Materials Equipment List. SEL. California,
California FIRESCOPE.
Web page:
http://www.firescope.org/ics-hazmat/pos-manuals/haz-equiplist.pdf
Annotation:
Hazard/Vulnerability/Consequence/Capability/Response Time Capability
Fixed Source/Mobile Source Both
Public Safety/Occupational/Environmental None
Materials N/A
Regulatory/Association/State/Local/Transportation Company Local EMS
Summary:
Provides capabilities of various equipment in hazmat/WMD incident response.
SEL is a document listing standardized equipment for hazmat/WMD incident response.
It should be reviewed in CA when developing equipment specs or purchase orders or working
with inventory lists. It states recommended minimum standards for equipment.
General Guidance on Risk Management Programs
for Chemical Accident Prevention, March 2009
EPA (2009). General Risk Management Program Guidance, Multiple documents, Environmental
Protection Agency.
Web page:
http://www.epa.gov/oem/content/rmp/rmp_guidance.htm#General
Annotation:
Hazard/Vulnerability/Consequence/Capability/Response Time All
Fixed Source/Mobile Source Both
Public Safety/Occupational/Environmental Environmental
Materials N/A
Regulatory/Association/State/Local/Transportation Company Regulatory
Summary:
These are documents on additional Risk Management Program guidance covering general RMP,
Ammonia Refrigeration RMP, Propane Storage, Wastewater Treatment Plants, Warehouses, Chem-
ical Distributors, and Offsite Consequence Analyses, and includes a Technical Background Docu-
ment for Offsite Consequence Analysis for Anhydrous Ammonia, Chlorine, and Sulfur Dioxide.
Guide for All-Hazard Emergency Operations Planning,
September 1996
FEMA (1996). Guide for All-Hazard Emergency Operations Planning, Federal Emergency Manage-
ment Agency. SLG 101.
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A-6 A Guide for Assessing Community Emergency Response Needs and Capabilities for Hazardous Materials Releases
Web page:
http://www.fema.gov/pdf/plan/slg101.pdf
Annotation:
Hazard/Vulnerability/Consequence/Capability/Response Time Capability
Fixed Source/Mobile Source Both
Public Safety/Occupational/Environmental None
Materials N/A
Regulatory/Association/State/Local/Transportation Company Regulatory
Summary:
This document is obsolete.
It provides emergency managers and personnel with FEMA's concept for developing risk-based,
all-hazard emergency operations plans. It clarifies preparedness, response, and short-term recovery
planning elements. It has been superseded by CPG 101.
Guidelines for Hazmat/WMD Response,
Planning and Prevention Training, April 2003
FEMA (2003). Guidelines for Hazmat/WMD Response, Planning and Prevention Training. Guid-
ance for Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) Grant Program, Federal
Emergency Management Agency.
Web page:
http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/downloads/pdf/publications/hmep9-1801.pdf
Annotation:
Hazard/Vulnerability/Consequence/Capability/Response Time Capability
Fixed Source/Mobile Source Both
Public Safety/Occupational/Environmental None
Materials N/A
Regulatory/Association/State/Local/Transportation Company Regulatory
Summary:
Developed by FEMA and the Emergency Management Institute (EMI) and can give informa-
tion on training for response, planning, and prevention of hazmat or WMD incidents.
It is developed as a part of the Hazardous Material Emergency Preparedness (HMEP)
Grants Program and provides assistance on training responders against incidents, guidelines
for preparing response plans, and initiatives to prevent such incidents. The EMI and FEMA
have done work on this report. It has three curriculum guidelines: response, planning, and
prevention.
Hazardous Materials Emergency Planning Guide,
March 1987
National Response Team (NRT) (1987). Hazardous Materials Emergency Planning Guide. NRT-1.
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Information Sources A-7
Web page:
http://www.nrt.org/production/NRT/NRTWeb.nsf/AllAttachmentsByTitle/A-22nrt1/$File/
nrt1.pdf?Open Element
Annotation:
Hazard/Vulnerability/Consequence/Capability/Response Time Capability
Fixed Source/Mobile Source Both
Public Safety/Occupational/Environmental None
Materials N/A
Regulatory/Association/State/Local/Transportation Company Regulatory
Summary:
Developed by NRT, an association of 14 Federal agencies including EPA. It deals with hazmat
incident planning to satisfy congressional requirements.
NRT is formed by 14 Federal agencies. This document replaces FEMA-10 Planning Guide and
Checklist for Hazardous Materials Contingency Plans. It guides communities in planning for
hazmat incidents. It mainly deals with planning and does not provide details on response technique
or how to train personnel to respond to incidents. It helps communities to plan using the resources
available to them and to determine risk and extent of planning needed for hazmat incidents.
Hazardous Materials Emergency Planning Guide, 2001
National Response Team (NRT) (2001). Hazardous Materials Emergency Planning Guide. NRT-1.
Web page:
http://www.nrt.org/production/NRT/NRTWeb.nsf/AllAttachmentsByTitle/SA-27NRT1Update/
$File/NRT-1%20update.pdf?OpenElement
Annotation:
Hazard/Vulnerability/Consequence/Capability/Response Time Capability
Fixed Source/Mobile Source Both
Public Safety/Occupational/Environmental None
Materials N/A
Regulatory/Association/State/Local/Transportation Company Regulatory
Summary:
Developed by NRT, an association of 14 Federal agencies including EPA. It deals with hazmat
incident planning to satisfy congressional requirements.
Most recent version of NRT-1. This is developed by 14 Federal agencies. Updates include
replacing few obsolete references and also addition of new legislative requirements.
Hazardous Materials Response Special Teams
Capabilities and Contact Handbook
USCG (2005). Hazardous Materials Response Special Teams Capabilities and Contact Handbook,
United States Coast Guard.
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A-8 A Guide for Assessing Community Emergency Response Needs and Capabilities for Hazardous Materials Releases
Web page:
http://www.nrt.org/production/NRT/RRT3.nsf/Resources/Jan2007ppt_4/$File/USCG_Special_
Teams_Handbook.ppt
Annotation:
Hazard/Vulnerability/Consequence/Capability/Response Time Capability
Fixed Source/Mobile Source Both
Public Safety/Occupational/Environmental None
Materials N/A
Regulatory/Association/State/Local/Transportation Company N/A
Summary:
This document gives an overview of the Hazardous Materials Response Special Teams under
the U.S. Coast Guard. Capabilities and contacts are included in the handbook.
Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction
Response Handbook, 2008 Edition
Trebisacci, D. (2008). Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Response Handbook,
National Fire Protection Association.
Web page:
http://www.nfpa.org/catalog/product.asp?pid=472HB08&order_src=B484&link_type=buy_box
Annotation:
Hazard/Vulnerability/Consequence/Capability/Response Time All of them
Fixed Source/Mobile Source Both
Public Safety/Occupational/Environmental Public Safety
Materials N/A
Regulatory/Association/State/Local/Transportation Company Association
Summary:
A complete response handbook combining NFPA 472 and NFPA 473 standards.
Hazmat Action Guide, 2007
(2007). Franklin County Hazmat Action Guide, Franklin County.
Web page:
http://www.frcog.org/pubs/emergency/Haz_Mat_Action_Guide_Final.pdf
Annotation:
Hazard/Vulnerability/Consequence/Capability/Response Time Capability
Fixed Source/Mobile Source Both
Public Safety/Occupational/Environmental None
Materials N/A
Regulatory/Association/State/Local/Transportation Company Local
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Information Sources A-9
Summary:
Developed by a local agency, it deals with the emergency management during a hazmat release
in the jurisdiction of Franklin, MA.
This is a guide which should be used in addition to ERG in Franklin, MA. It helps first responders
in organizing an effective response to an emergency. It focuses on organizing response teams,
communications between teams, and developing initial action plans.
National Incident Management System,
December 2008
DHS (2008). National Incident Management System, U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Web page:
http://www.fema.gov/pdf/emergency/nims/NIMS_core.pdf
Annotation:
Hazard/Vulnerability/Consequence/Capability/Response Time Capability
Fixed Source/Mobile Source Both
Public Safety/Occupational/Environmental None
Materials N/A
Regulatory/Association/State/Local/Transportation Company Regulatory
Summary:
A system to guide responders with regard to incidents; it might have a risk equation involved.
It is developed by the Department of Homeland Security.
This document explains the National Incident Management System run by FEMA. NIMS pro-
vides a systematic guidance to agencies/departments at all levels and the private sector to work to
prevent, protect against, respond to, and recover from incidents of all kinds and sizes at any loca-
tion. It works with NRF. While NIMS provides a template for managing incidents, NRF provides
mechanisms for incident management.
National Incident Management System Brochure,
December 2008
FEMA (2008). National Incident Management System. Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Washington, DC. FEMA B-775.
Web page:
http://www.fema.gov/pdf/emergency/nims/NIMS_brochure.pdf
Annotation:
Hazard/Vulnerability/Consequence/Capability/Response Time Capability
Fixed Source/Mobile Source Both
Public Safety/Occupational/Environmental None
Materials N/A
Regulatory/Association/State/Local/Transportation Company Regulatory
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A-10 A Guide for Assessing Community Emergency Response Needs and Capabilities for Hazardous Materials Releases
Summary:
A brochure on the NIMS published by FEMA and DHS.
This document gives an overview of the NIMS, how it works, its requirements, and its com-
ponents. The main components of a comprehensive incident management system are identified
as preparedness, communication and information management, resource management, command
management, and ongoing management and maintenance.
National Response Framework, January 2008
DHS (2008). National Response Framework, U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Web page:
http://www.fema.gov/pdf/emergency/nrf/nrf-core.pdf
Annotation:
Hazard/Vulnerability/Consequence/Capability/Response Time Capability and
Response Time
Fixed Source/Mobile Source Both
Public Safety/Occupational/Environmental None
Materials N/A
Regulatory/Association/State/Local/Transportation Company Regulatory
Summary:
Types of responses suitable for incidents of all scales. This document is published by the
Department of Homeland Security. NRF guides the nation to conduct all-hazards response
and links agencies at all levels, including the government and private sectors. It captures specific
authorities and best practices to manage incidents of all scales. It supersedes the NRF 2004 and
2006 versions.
NIMS Standards Case Study (L.A.), July 2008
FEMA (2008). NIMS Standards Case Study: Los Angeles Regional Interoperability. National
Preparedness Directorate.
Web page:
http://www.fema.gov/pdf/emergency/nims/Los_Angeles_CAP_EDXL.pdf
Annotation:
Hazard/Vulnerability/Consequence/Capability/Response Time Capability
Fixed Source/Mobile Source Fixed Source
Public Safety/Occupational/Environmental None
Materials N/A
Regulatory/Association/State/Local/Transportation Company Regulatory
Summary:
Simulated a hazmat incident in a chemical storage warehouse to test the NIMS system.
NIMS Case Study, Los Angeles: This study looks into the improvement of interoperability
when standards are used for data sharing.
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Information Sources A-11
NIMS STEP Fact Sheet
FEMA (2009). "NIMS Supporting Technology Evaluation Program (STEP)." Federal Emergency
Management Agency.
Web page:
https://www.nimsstep.org/files/NIMS_STEP-Fact_Sheet.pdf
Annotation:
Hazard/Vulnerability/Consequence/Capability/Response Time Capability
Fixed Source/Mobile Source Both
Public Safety/Occupational/Environmental None
Materials N/A
Regulatory/Association/State/Local/Transportation Company Regulatory
Summary:
This is a single-page brochure on NIMS STEP, a National Preparedness Directorate (NPD)
developed program to assist emergency management communities to identify products that
adhere to standards, concepts, and the principles of NIMS.
NIMS Supporting Technology Evaluation
Program (STEP) Guide, April 2009
FEMA (2009). National Incident Management System (NIMS) Supporting Technology Evaluation
Program (STEP) Guide. Washington D.C., Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Web page:
https://www.nimsstep.org/files/NIMS_STEP-Guide.pdf
Annotation:
Hazard/Vulnerability/Consequence/Capability/Response Time Capability
Fixed Source/Mobile Source Both
Public Safety/Occupational/Environmental None
Materials N/A
Regulatory/Association/State/Local/Transportation Company Regulatory
Summary:
NIMS maintains and shares assessments; STEP deals with the software and hardware technology
used for NIMS.
This is a comprehensive guide to the NIMS Supporting Technology Evaluation Program.
It mainly gives details such as vendor application requirements; product selection methods,
evaluation activities, and post-evaluation review/reporting processes. This guidance is important
because systems working under the NIMS should be able to interact with smoothness, inter-
operability, and compatibility.
Recommended Practice for Responding to
Hazardous Materials Incidents, 2002 Edition
NFPA (2002). Recommended Practice for Responding to Hazardous Materials Incidents, National
Fire Protection Association. NFPA 471.
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A-12 A Guide for Assessing Community Emergency Response Needs and Capabilities for Hazardous Materials Releases
Web page:
http://www.disaster-info.net/lideres/english/jamaica/bibliography/ChemicalAccidents/NFPA_
471_Recommended PracticeforRespondingtoHazardousMaterialsIncidents.pdf
Annotation:
Hazard/Vulnerability/Consequence/Capability/Response Time Hazard and Vulnerability
Fixed Source/Mobile Source Both
Public Safety/Occupational/Environmental Public Safety
Materials N/A
Regulatory/Association/State/Local/Transportation Company Association
Summary:
This document by NFPA deals with response procedures and sets performance objectives or
minimum competencies.
NFPA-471 Document, not available for free, may be accessed at the disaster-info.net website.
It is an American National Standard which details the recommended practice for responding to
a hazmat incident. It covers planning procedures, policies, and application of procedures for
incident levels, personal protective equipment, decontamination, safety, and communication
and applies to all hazmat incident responders.
Recommended Practice for Responding to
Hazardous Materials Incidents, 1997 Edition
NFPA (1997). Recommended Practice for Responding to Hazardous Materials Incidents, National
Fire Protection Association. NFPA 471.
Web page:
http://www.homeland.ca.gov/pdf/nfpa471.pdf
Annotation:
Hazard/Vulnerability/Consequence/Capability/Response Time Hazard and Vulnerability
Fixed Source/Mobile Source Both
Public Safety/Occupational/Environmental Public Safety
Materials N/A
Regulatory/Association/State/Local/Transportation Company Association
Summary:
This document by NFPA deals with response procedures and sets performance objectives or
minimum competencies.
Presents earlier NFPA 471 standards and specifies minimum competencies for responders to
hazmat incidents and aims at reducing number of incidents, injuries, and illness during response.
Risk Management Plan eSubmit Users' Manual,
September 2009
EPA (2009). Risk Management Plan (RMP) eSubmit Users' Manual, Office of Solid Waste and
Emergency Response, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. EPA 555-B-09-001.
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Information Sources A-13
Web page:
http://www.epa.gov/emergencies/docs/chem/RMPeSubmit_users_manual.pdf
Annotation:
Hazard/Vulnerability/Consequence/Capability/Response Time Vulnerability and
Capability
Fixed Source/Mobile Source Both
Public Safety/Occupational/Environmental Environmental
Materials N/A
Regulatory/Association/State/Local/Transportation Company Regulatory
Summary:
Developing, maintaining, and sharing plans to counter incidents.
Under the Clean Air Act, facilities that produce, handle, process, distribute, or store certain
chemicals are required to develop a Risk Management Program, prepare a Risk Management
Plan (RMP), and submit the RMP to EPA. Covered facilities were initially required to comply with
the rule in 1999, and the rule has been amended on several occasions since then, most recently in
2004. These RMPs should provide information on how to manage unexpected incidents during
transportation of hazmat. RMP eSubmit is software developed by EPA to facilitate electronic sub-
mission of RMPs. This manual provides assistance in preparing and submitting RMP via this tool.
Standard on Disaster/Emergency Management
and Business Continuity Programs, 2007 Edition
NFPA (2007). Standard on Disaster/Emergency Management and Business Continuity Programs,
National Fire Protection Association. NFPA 1600.
Web page:
http://www.nfpa.org/assets/files/pdf/nfpa1600.pdf
Annotation:
Hazard/Vulnerability/Consequence/Capability/Response Time Capability
Fixed Source/Mobile Source Both
Public Safety/Occupational/Environmental Public Safety
Materials N/A
Regulatory/Association/State/Local/Transportation Company Association
Summary:
NFPA document dealing with training support personnel.
This supersedes the 1995 NFPA Standard on Disaster Management. It establishes a common
set of criteria for disaster/emergency management and business continuity programs and applies
to all public, nonprofit, and private entities in this business.
Standard for Professional Competence of Responders
to Hazardous Materials Incidents, 2002 Edition
NFPA (2002). Standard for Professional Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials Incidents,
National Fire Protection Association. NFPA 472.
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A-14 A Guide for Assessing Community Emergency Response Needs and Capabilities for Hazardous Materials Releases
Web page:
http://www.esd.uga.edu/hart/Web%20Page/Publications/NFPA472.PDF
Annotation:
Hazard/Vulnerability/Consequence/Capability/Response Time Capability
Fixed Source/Mobile Source Both
Public Safety/Occupational/Environmental Public Safety
Materials N/A
Regulatory/Association/State/Local/Transportation Company Association
Summary:
Gives performance objectives for response teams and is an NFPA document.
American National Standard, NFPA472:2002 version, identifies levels of competence required
of responders to hazmat incidents. Sets minimum competencies for those who respond to hazmat
incidents. Aims to reduce incidents, injuries, and illnesses during response to hazmat incidents.
Standard for Professional Competence of Responders
to Hazardous Materials Incidents, 1997 Edition
NFPA (1997). Standard for Professional Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials Incidents,
National Fire Protection Association. NFPA 472.
Web page:
http://www.homeland.ca.gov/pdf/nfpa472.pdf
Annotation:
Hazard/Vulnerability/Consequence/Capability/Response Time Capability
Fixed Source/Mobile Source Both
Public Safety/Occupational/Environmental None
Materials N/A
Regulatory/Association/State/Local/Transportation Company Association
Summary:
Gives performance objectives for response teams and is an NFPA document.
This document has been superseded.
Standard for Professional Competence of Responders
to Hazardous Materials Incidents, 2008 Edition
NFPA (2008). Standard for Professional Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials Inci-
dents, National Fire Protection Association. NFPA 472.
Web page:
none
Annotation:
Hazard/Vulnerability/Consequence/Capability/Response Time Capability
Fixed Source/Mobile Source Both
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Information Sources A-15
Public Safety/Occupational/Environmental None
Materials N/A
Regulatory/Association/State/Local/Transportation Company Association
Summary:
N/A
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act
Web page:
http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/usc.cgi?ACTION=BROWSE&TITLE=42USCC103
Annotation:
Hazard/Vulnerability/Consequence/Capability/Response Time Capability
Fixed Source/Mobile Source Both
Public Safety/Occupational/Environmental None
Materials N/A
Regulatory/Association/State/Local/Transportation Company Association
What Do You Need to Know When You Transport
Hazmat Internationally?
PHMSA (2005). What do you need to know or do when you transport hazardous materials inter-
nationally? U.S.DOT, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration.
Web page:
http://www.phmsa.dot.gov/staticfiles/PHMSA/DownloadableFiles/Files/International_
Transport.pdf
Annotation:
Hazard/Vulnerability/Consequence/Capability/Response Time N/A
Fixed Source/Mobile Source Mobile Source
Public Safety/Occupational/Environmental None
Materials N/A
Regulatory/Association/State/Local/Transportation Company Regulatory
Summary:
Gives a general overview of regulations by PHMSA about international transport of hazmat.
This is a brochure published by PHMSA regarding the laws and regulations on international
transport of hazmat and deals with air and maritime hazmat transportation. International Civil
Aviation Organization Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air
(ICAO TI) and International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code) are the regula-
tions referenced in this document.
What is EMAC?
NEMA (1996). Emergency Management Assistance Compact, National Emergency Management
Agency
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Web page:
http://www.emacweb.org/?9
Annotation:
Hazard/Vulnerability/Consequence/Capability/Response Time Capability
Fixed Source/Mobile Source Both
Public Safety/Occupational/Environmental None
Materials N/A
Regulatory/Association/State/Local/Transportation Company Regulatory
Summary:
EMAC is a mutual-aid system and is hence an approach for addressing the shortfalls in emer-
gency planning.
Emergency Management Assistance Compact is a system that enables mutual aid between
member states for emergency management. EMAC operations manual is password-protected on
its website. Steps in EMAC: governor declares emergency, affected state asks assistance, member
states assist affected state, assisting states get reimbursement.
