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Developing the COOP Plan
Pages 9-11

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... In fulfilling this responsibility, the executive director or general manager can initiate the COOP planning process by • Appointing an agency COOP leader and team; • Allocating sufficient personnel and resources to develop, implement, and validate the COOP plan; • Coordinating intra-agency COOP planning efforts and initiatives with policies, plans, and activities related to infrastructure protection and preventive measures; • Training agency staff; • Participating in periodic interagency COOP exercises to ensure effective interagency coordination and mutual support; and • Notifying local, regional, and state agencies upon execution of COOP plans. The executive director or general manager probably will delegate these tasks.
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From page 10...
... The department or division leading the formal COOP planning effort probably will vary across state DOTs, TMCs, and public transportation agencies and may include risk management, emergency services, safety office, office of the executive director, office of maintenance and engineering, bridge division, transportation operations, and/or administration. The size of the COOP team will depend on the agency's operations, requirements, and resources.
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... Additionally, a system for reporting on the progress of the COOP planning initiative can be established. This process will ensure that senior management is kept informed of the planning process and can support the resolution of any issues that emerge between or across departments.
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