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Danielle Butsick, of the Washington Department of Ecology, gave this presentation at the November NRC meeting. It is regarding the Nisqually GRP Update.
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Nisqually River
Geographic Response Plan (GRP)
Update 2014-2015
Danielle ButsickResources at Risk Planner, Dept. of Ecology Spills
Overview:
• What are GRPs?
What kind of information is included?
• How does the update process work?
Where are we now?
• What are our challenges in updating the Nisqually River GRP?
• How can you help?
What are GRPs?
What are GRPs?• Annexes to the Northwest Area Contingency Plan (NWACP)
• Collection of information on resources at risk, and oil spill response
strategies for a specific geographic area
• Strategies are for floating oil, and don’t address ground water or land
spill response.
Types of Information in a GRP:
• Chapter 1. Introduction
• Chapter 2. Site Description
• Chapter 3. Response Options & Considerations
• Chapter 4. Response Strategies & Priorities
• Chapter 5. Shoreline Information
• Chapter 6. Resources at Risk
Types of Information in a GRP
(Chapter 4):Area and Sector Maps-
Types of Information in a GRP
(Chapter 4)
“Two-pagers”-
Types of Information in a GRP
(Chapter 4)
Response Strategy Matrices-
Types of Information in a GRP
(Chapter 4)
Priority Tables-
How does the GRP update
process work?
How are GRPs developed in
Washington?
Input from the Public and Stakeholders
– Trustee Agencies
• development of marine GRPs by ECY & USCG
• freshwater GRPs by ECY & EPA
– Public workshops to solicit comments and site information
– Tribes
– Other interested parties –BNSF, environmental groups, etc.
Subject Matter Expertise:
WA Department of Fish and Wildlife
WA Department of Natural Resources
US Fish and Wildlife Service
US Dept. of the Interior (Tribal/Cultural Resources)
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
State Historic Preservation Office
Tribal Contacts/U&A Maps
Developing new strategies:
• Collect ‘new’ information –
public workshop, stakeholder input
• Visit existing and new strategy sites
– Regional significance of resource
– Likelihood of spill impacting habitat
– Could a strategy reduce impact to sensitive resources?
– Is a strategy safe and practical?
Response Limitations-“Oil boom is not
a wall”
Factors that influence the effectiveness of oil containment boom:
– Type of material spilled (persistent/non-persistent)
– Currents
– Winds
– Tides
– River Speed
– Debris
Where are we now on the Nisqually
River update?
• Public Workshop held Sept. 15th
– Comment period from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15th.
• Site visits are underway
– Approximately 40% have been completed
Next Steps:
Now - December Complete Site Visits
January Finalize strategy design and input data into GRP database
February Compose narrative chapters (1, 2, 6)
March Draft for agency partner review
April Draft for public review and comment
May - June 30 Finalize and publish, including Response to Comments
Challenges to updating the
Nisqually River GRP and how
you can help
What are challenges to updating the
Nisqually River GRP?• Access issues:
– JBLM restricted sites and
private property
– Undeveloped and rugged
areas with no known road
access
– -boat access only sites
(Nisqually Refuge)
• Few collection strategies- number
one priority is to get oil off of the
water
How you can help with the Nisqually
River GRP update:
• What I need from you:
– Specific locations (GPS coordinates, address, etc.)
– Site access information (contact information, driving directions)
– Resource of concern (habitat, public recreation, etc.)
– Help with site visits- show me your sites
Contact me:
Danielle Butsick, Resources at Risk Planner
Phone– 360-407-7281
Email – [email protected]
More information on the Nisqually River GRP update process can be found on our website: http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/spills/preparedness/GRP/NisquallyRiver/NisquallyRiver.htm
Questions?