Oil Spill Emergency Response Readiness Checklist
Oil spill response readiness is both a regulatory requirement and an operational imperative. This annual readiness checklist reviews FRP compliance, contractor readiness, and equipment availability per OPA 90 and EPA Facility Response Plan requirements.
- Industry: Oil & Gas / Energy
- Frequency: Annual
- Estimated Time: 45-60 minutes
- Role: HSE Manager / Emergency Response Coordinator
- Total Items: 31
- Compliance: OPA 90 - Oil Pollution Act Section 311 Facility Response Plan Requirements, EPA 40 CFR Part 112.20-21 - Facility Response Plan, EPA National Contingency Plan 40 CFR Part 300, USCG 33 CFR Part 154 - Facility Response Plans
Facility Response Plan Currency
Verify FRP is current and compliant.
- FRP updated within 5 years or after process changes?
- Worst-case discharge scenario current in FRP?
- Qualified Individual (QI) designated and available 24/7?
- Oil Spill Response Organization (OSRO) contract current?
- FRP submitted to and acknowledged by EPA Regional Administrator?
Notification Procedures
Verify notification procedures are current.
- NRC (800-424-8802) notification procedure documented and current?
- State agency notification contacts current?
- Notification list tested recently with confirmed contact numbers?
- 24-hour emergency contact number posted and answered?
- Incident Command System (ICS) structure defined with alternates for key roles?
Response Equipment Readiness
Verify oil spill response equipment.
- Containment boom available in quantity per worst-case tier response?
- Mechanical recovery skimmers available and tested?
- Sorbent pads, booms, and granules stocked for initial response?
- Response vessel or watercraft available if required by scenario?
- Response equipment inspected within past year and in operable condition?
Training and Drills
Verify response team training and drill history.
- Annual unannounced drill or exercise completed as required by FRP?
- Spill response team trained in ICS and spill response procedures?
- Drill records retained with lessons learned documented?
- Drill deficiencies from last exercise corrected?
- Joint exercise with OSRO contractor completed within past year?
Incident Command System Readiness
Verify ICS activation capability.
- Key ICS positions (IC, Operations, Finance, Logistics) qualified per ICS-300/400?
- Incident Command Post (ICP) location identified and equipped?
- ICS communications equipment available and tested?
- ICS forms and documentation materials available at ICP?
- Mutual aid agreements current with neighboring facilities or cooperatives?
Post-Incident and Documentation
Review incident history and documentation.
- Past spill incident reports reviewed for lessons incorporated in FRP?
- Process for tracking spill response costs documented?
- Natural Resource Trustee contacts documented in FRP?
- Contaminated oil/water waste disposal procedure in FRP?
- Annual FRP review completed and documented?
- Annual readiness audit report prepared and filed?
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Why Use This Oil Spill Emergency Response Readiness Checklist?
This oil spill emergency response readiness checklist helps oil & gas / energy teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for hse manager / emergency response coordinator professionals, this checklist covers 31 critical inspection points across 6 sections. Recommended frequency: annual.
Ensures compliance with OPA 90 - Oil Pollution Act Section 311 Facility Response Plan Requirements, EPA 40 CFR Part 112.20-21 - Facility Response Plan, EPA National Contingency Plan 40 CFR Part 300, USCG 33 CFR Part 154 - Facility Response Plans. Regulatory-aligned for audit readiness and inspection documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Oil Spill Emergency Response Readiness Checklist cover?
This checklist covers 31 inspection items across 6 sections: Facility Response Plan Currency, Notification Procedures, Response Equipment Readiness, Training and Drills, Incident Command System Readiness, Post-Incident and Documentation. It is designed for oil & gas / energy operations and compliance.
How often should this checklist be completed?
This checklist should be completed annual. Each completion takes approximately 45-60 minutes.
Who should use this Oil Spill Emergency Response Readiness Checklist?
This checklist is designed for HSE Manager / Emergency Response Coordinator professionals in the oil & gas / energy industry. It can be used for self-assessments, team audits, and regulatory compliance documentation.
Can I download this checklist as a PDF?
Yes, this checklist is available as a free PDF download. You can also use it digitally in the POPProbe mobile app for real-time data capture, photo documentation, and automatic reporting.