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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 A P P E N D I X A Information Sources

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 A-2 A Guide for Assessing Community Emergency Response Needs and Capabilities for Hazardous Materials Releases

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 Information Sources A-3

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. A-4 A Guide for Assessing Community Emergency Response Needs and Capabilities for Hazardous Materials Releases

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. Information Sources A-5

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. A-6 A Guide for Assessing Community Emergency Response Needs and Capabilities for Hazardous Materials Releases

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. Information Sources A-7

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 A-8 A Guide for Assessing Community Emergency Response Needs and Capabilities for Hazardous Materials Releases

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 Information Sources A-9

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. A-10 A Guide for Assessing Community Emergency Response Needs and Capabilities for Hazardous Materials Releases

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. Information Sources A-11

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. A-12 A Guide for Assessing Community Emergency Response Needs and Capabilities for Hazardous Materials Releases

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. Information Sources A-13

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 A-14 A Guide for Assessing Community Emergency Response Needs and Capabilities for Hazardous Materials Releases

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 Information Sources A-15

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. A-16 A Guide for Assessing Community Emergency Response Needs and Capabilities for Hazardous Materials Releases

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TRB’s Hazardous Materials Cooperative Research Program (HMCRP) Report 5: A Guide for Assessing Community Emergency Response Needs and Capabilities for Hazardous Materials Releases provides step-by-step guidance on assessing hazardous materials emergency response needs at the state, regional, and local levels. The report also addresses matching state, regional, and local capabilities with potential emergencies involving different types of hazardous materials, and offers an assessment on how quickly resources can be expected to be brought to bear in an emergency.

The methodology described in HMCRP Report 5 is designed to be scalable, allowing the implementation results to be aggregated at the local level up through regional, state, and national levels. The guide includes a spreadsheet tool—available online and on CD-ROM with the print version of the report—that is designed to help lead planners through the assessment process.

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