Emergency Response Overview. April 2012

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1 Emergency Response Overview April 2012

2 Key Messages ERCB has trained emergency response staff ERCB uses the Incident Command System (ICS) emergency response structure ERCB encourages the use of ICS, especially for - Liaison Officer and - Information Officer

3 Key Messages ERCB encourages licensees to host and/or attend post incident assessments

4 Emergency Response ERCB has a dedicated emergency response group Two Specific Units - Emergency Planning and Assessment (EPA) - Field Incident Response Support Team (FIRST)

5 Field Surveillance and Operations Branch

6 Directive 071 Outlines Emergency Preparedness and Response (ERP) requirements for the petroleum industry

7 Licensee Responsibility Licensees have a responsibility to ensure they are fully prepared and capable of responding to any level of emergency

8 ERCB Response - 24 Hour phone number for each field centre - Field Inspectors - Emergency Response Group (ERG) - Air Monitoring -FIRST - Technical experts - Community and Aboriginal Relations (CAR)

9 Initial Notification During Business Hours - Calls taken at ERCB field centre - Are then forwarded to ERCB Inspector After Hours - Calls taken by Coordination of Information Centre (CIC) - Then contacts ERCB On-call Field Staff Member

10 Initial Response ERCB and licensee determines the level of emergency Alert, Level 1, 2, or 3 Licensee activates their Emergency Response Plan (ERP) according to the agreed level Licensee then communicates safety measures to the public - shelter-in-place - evacuation -ignition

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12 During Emergency ERCB s Emergency Response Group (ERG) are engaged during all significant emergencies and when there is public or media attention ERG contacts other agencies such as AEMA, WH&S, AEW, and AHS continued

13 During Emergency Municipalities and public must be notified by the licensee ERCB s Incident Investigator is engaged (at some Alerts, Level 1 s and all Level 2 and 3 s)

14 Government Involvement Several high profile emergencies in 2011 have resulted in increased scrutiny and involvement from government agencies and regulators Licensees can expect a number of provincial and federal agencies to deploy to the emergency location and become actively engaged in the response

15 Petroleum Incident Response Interfaces

16 Response Structure ERCB strongly supports the use of the Incident Command System (ICS) as a means of ensuring consistent command and communication among all parties Communication is made easier by the use of an Information Officer and a Liaison Officer. These positions should be filled early in any emergency

17 ICS Organizational Structure

18 Calling Down Emergency Once emergency phase has ended ERCB s Inspector, in coordination with the licensee, calls down incident Licensee notifies parties involved (public, local authorities, First Nations, media, etc.) that the incident is concluded ERCB then closes the communication loop with the initial caller

19 After Emergency FIRST may hold a Post Incident Assessment (debriefing) may include external agencies and licensees if appropriate If required, post incident investigation report is completed by ERCB s Incident Investigator continued

20 After Emergency Investigation Reports are public information and found on ERCB s website at >Industry Zone >Industry Activity >Data: Investigation Reports ERCB may issue enforcement if there is any associated noncompliance

21 Conclusion ERCB has dedicated, trained staff prepared to respond to petroleum industry incidents ERCB uses, and strongly recommends industry adopt the Incident Command System (ICS) ERCB also strongly encourages licensees to conduct and participate in post incident assessments after any significant petroleum industry incidents

22 Looking Forward Continue to work together through - Workshops -Exercises - One-to-one discussions - Mutual Aid opportunities

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