RRT MeetingRRT MeetingMay 1, 2008May 1, 2008

ESF-10 Debris ESF-10 Debris Management Support of Management Support of ESF-3ESF-3

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OutlineOutline

Debris management priority Resources available Planning for Disaster Debris

Management Discussion

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Disaster DebrisDisaster Debris Why are we talking about this?

EPA Strategic Plan for Homeland Security

With whom ? DHS/FEMA USACE DOA DOL (OSHA) State EPAs & EMAs (Disaster Planning & Preparedness)

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-> EPA needs to seek ways to add value to federal, state, tribal and local efforts to manage disaster debris

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http://sons-program.org/

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Problematic DebrisProblematic Debris

Drywall

Spoiled Food

Utility PolesTreated Wood

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Problematic Debris Problematic Debris

Aerosols, cleaners & polishes, lighter fluid, detergents, disinfectants, gas, transmission fluid, oil & filters, batteries, tires, fluorescent bulbs, insecticides, paint & thinner, antifreeze, poisons, pesticides

Household Hazardous Waste Management

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Emergency Support Functions Emergency Support Functions (FEMA funded response)(FEMA funded response)

ESF #1 - Transportation ESF #2 - Communications ESF #3 - Public Works and Engineering (DOD/USACE Lead) ESF #4 - Firefighting ESF #5 - Emergency Management ESF #6 - Mass Care, Housing, and Human Services ESF #7 - Resource Support ESF #8 - Public Health and Medical Services ESF #9 - Urban Search and Rescue ESF #10 - Oil & Hazardous Materials Response (USEPA Lead) ESF #11 - Agriculture and Natural Resources ESF #12 - Energy ESF #13 - Public Safety and Security ESF #14 - Long-Term Community Recovery and Mitigation ESF #15 - External Affairs

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ESF-3 AnnexESF-3 Annex(Updated Jan ‘08)(Updated Jan ‘08)

During response activities, DOD/USACE is the primary agency for providing: Technical assistance Engineering Construction management resources and support

DHS/FEMA is the primary agency for providing: Recovery resources (Public Assistance Program) Support

Close coordination maintained between Federal, state, tribal and local officials to determine needs and track status of R&R activities Joint determination of priorities

Support agency (EPA) reps co-locate with ESF-3 field personnel to coordinate support

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ESF-3 Annex (cont)ESF-3 Annex (cont) Monitoring & stabilization of damaged structures

In CBRN events, demo coordinated with ESF-10 Management, monitoring, technical advice in

clearance, removal, or disposal of debris Collection, segregation and transport haz matls

incidental to building demo debris: HHW from homes Oil & gas from motorized equipment Freon from appliances Electronic goods

Hazardous materials containers intermingled with debris, such as drums, tanks, cylinders containing oil and hazardous materials are managed under ESF-10

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ESF-3 Annex (cont)ESF-3 Annex (cont) Management of contaminated debris is a joint

effort with ESF #10 and FEMA CBRN contaminated debris or soil Activities include:

Waste sampling Classification Packaging Transportation Treatment Demolition Disposal

Within the debris zone and to support ESF-3 objectives i.e., road clearing, public property

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ESF-3 Annex (cont)ESF-3 Annex (cont) Manage, monitor and/or provide technical advice in

demolition, removal & disposal of buildings / structures with CBRN elements in consultation with ESF-10

Scope of actions: Air monitoring and sampling Waste sampling, classification, packaging, transport,

treatment (on and off site), demolition and disposal (on and off site)

ESF-10 leads the identification, analysis, selection and implementation of cleanup actions when Fed assistance is requested Except at other Fed facilities

Building decon led by ESF-10

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ESF-3 Annex (cont)ESF-3 Annex (cont) As a supporting agency, EPA has a long list of

functions: Infrastructure protection – waste, wastewater (HSPD-7) Determine suitability of water supplies, id hazards Id critical water/wastewater needs Determine op status of water/wastewater infrastructure Assistance to States on MSW, C&D management Id, safety at areas w/ hazmat Coordinate with ESF-2 on CBRN & WMD

debris/demolition management Assist w/ investigation & intel analysis on hazmat

incidents involving waste/wastewater systems PROVIDE EXPERTISE ON WASTE AND DEBRIS DISPOSAL

OPTIONS

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Other Supporting Other Supporting Agencies…Agencies…

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FEMA Public Assistance FEMA Public Assistance ProgramProgram

Stafford Act Declaration Emergency or Major Disaster Declaration

Debris Management Guide (’07) NEW! Training

IS-632 – Intro to Debris Operations in FEMA’s

Public Assistance Program online! E202 – Debris Management G202 – Debris Management for State,

Tribal and Local Officials Online Debris Removal Contractor Registry HAZUS damage & loss estimation tool

Analyzes potential losses Estimates hazard-related damage

Key contact: Greg Keller, Grants Administrator/State Public Assistance Officer, Ohio Emergency Management Agency, 614/799-3669

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Rapid Response Rapid Response ProgramProgram

Chemical, biological or radioactive sites Removal of debris from federally designated channels ‘Centers of Expertise’

Hazardous, Toxic & Radioactive Waste, Munitions Debris generation models (+/- 30% accuracy)

Q=c(H)(V)(B)(S) Q = volume of debris in CY C = storm category factor (1-5) H = # households (town population / 3) V = vegetation char. (1.1-light, 1.3-medium, 1.5-heavy) B = commercial density (l.0-light, 1.2-medium, 1.3-heavy) S = storm precipitation char. (1.0-none to light, 1.3-med to

heavy)

Key contact: Tim Gouger timothy.p.gouger@uasce.army.mil

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AgricultureAgriculture

Natural Resources Conservation Service Debris from creeks, streams, non-federally designated

navigable and non-navigable channels to prevent threat of flooding or prevent soil erosion and reduce threats to life or property

Rural Development Program Emergency Conservation Program Funds

Remove debris from farmland, restore fences and conservation structures, provide water for livestock and grade and shape damaged farmland

Cost-share up to 75% cost of approved practices Dead poultry, livestock Focus on waterways and impacts on water quality

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LaborLabor OSHA

Disaster Site Worker Course (#7600) Skilled support services, (e.g. utility, demolition, debris

removal, or heavy equipment operation) or site clean-up services

Focus on respiratory protection Pre-incident planning component

Asbestos Advisor 2.0 Interactive compliance assistance tool

Interim Guidance on Health and Safety Issues Among Clean-Up Workers Involved with Handling and Burning Debris

Guidance on site management, PPE, chemical agents

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www.disaster-resource.com

www.disasterpreparednesssummit.com

IndustryIndustry

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U.S. EPAU.S. EPA

Disaster Debris Management & Disposal Decision Support Tool (v4.2, 9/07)

Natural Disasters Dealing with Debris & Damaged Buildings

Guidance for handling special circumstances

Storage Tanks

Electrical equipment (PCBs)

Asbestos containing materials (ACM)

Burning guidance

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Planning for Natural Disaster Planning for Natural Disaster DebrisDebris

Background Purpose Contents Status

Updates the 1995 version based on lessons learned from disasters that have occurred since

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BackgroundBackgroundGAO’s recommendation:

“Provide more detailed guidance to state and local entities on managing debris disposal following disasters to better ensure protection of public health and the environment and prevent the creation of future Superfund sites”

“This guidance should address the selection of landfill sites for disaster debris, including advance selection of potential landfill sites, and practices to consider when making special accommodations for debris disposal in emergency situations.”

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PurposePurpose

Encourage locals to plan BEFORE a disaster strikes

Know that planning allows ample time for decision making, environmental assessments, public comment, and contract procurement/pre-qualification

Encourage environmental protectiveness Perform environmental assessments Awareness of environmental hazards and how to handle

them Understand management options and possible

consequences

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Purpose (cont)Purpose (cont) Understand lessons learned by others

Know what others faced, how they handled obstacles, and what they would have done differently

Innovative methods for managing disaster debris Disaster debris management plans created by others

Encourage recycling where practicable Understand recycling options and obstacles

Inform local communities about available resources

Learn about various federal, state, and local agencies that can provide assistance

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ContentsContents

Components of a disaster debris management plan Debris management options

Segregate wastes and manage each stream appropriately Identify disposal areas and perform environmental

assessments in advance Reuse/recycle where possible to minimize the burden on

landfills Examples of local and state plans

State guidance documents Federal, state, and local resources Case studies and lessons learned from recent disasters

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PNDD vs. FEMA DD GuidePNDD vs. FEMA DD GuideFEMA Debris Management Guide (7/07)

(http://www.fema.gov/pdf/government/grant/pa/demagde.pdf)

Concerned with logistics of debris management and making plans allowing for Public Assistance Grant eligibility

EPA Planning for Natural Disaster Debris (3/08) Concerned with environmental protectiveness

during debris management activities Recommendations NOT requirements for FEMA

assistance

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Region 5 LCD/SFDRegion 5 LCD/SFD

Principal contacts: Ramon Mendoza & Paul Ruesch IMT, RSC members

Disaster Debris Recovery Network States, tribes, industry

Landfill Specialty Team

Special Waste Management

Liaison w/ states

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Recoverable DebrisRecoverable Debris

Appliances

Structural Steel

Vehicles

Electronics Woody Waste

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Incident Command Incident Command StructureStructure

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Disaster Debris Recovery Disaster Debris Recovery NetworkNetworkGoal:

Provide support tools for responders: Incident Management Teams (Planning Section) States, local governments Businesses, contractors

Objectives:1) Define the WHERE & WHO for specific debris streams

Focus on proper disposal and recovery2) Build capacity of debris management contractors3) Share information with state & local governments

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DDRN ComponentsDDRN ComponentsI. Information resource

- Safe & proper waste management- Increase recovery & recycling- Minimize open burning/landfilling of recoverable mat’ls

II. Awareness Program- Ensure debris management contractors are well-equipped and prepared

III. State/Tribal networking & information sharing- Facilitate state network to share information on planning, guidance, policies and resources

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I. Information ResourceI. Information Resource Quick & easy access to updated, accurate info on

debris management options/assets User friendly, easily accessible (like Google) Assist in establishing practicable incident objectives,

action plans

Database & GIS Mapping application Include industry lists:

NDA, CMRA, APWA, ISRI, NAHMMA, ARCA, SWANA Incorporate state/federal lists:

FEMA Debris Contractor Registry EPA OHS Facility Registry System State, local listings of facilities

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I. Information ResourceI. Information ResourceData fields being collectedData fields being collected

EPA’s Central Data Exchange (CDX) Required Data Fields

Facility Name Street Address City, County, State, Zip Phone

EPA/contractor may follow up Additional information (i.e., capabilities, access,

materials, lat/long, etc.) Starting only in Region 5 (MN, WI, IL, IN, OH, MI)

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II. Capacity BuildingII. Capacity Building Awareness program for contractors

Incident command system Field safety, worker health & protection Contracting / reimbursement procedures Insurance / liability

FEMA Public Assistance Program Possible pre-qualification of debris management

contractors May result in institutionalized training/certification

program Industry specific University or industry sponsor Online tools

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III. State/Tribal NetworkIII. State/Tribal Network Share information on debris related disaster

preparedness & planning info: Contacts (local, state, federal, industry) Policies, guidance Technical information & available resources Model contract language Tools

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StatesStates Wisconsin

‘Pre-Demolition Checklist’ Guidance on the Emergency Management of Debris Resulting from Natural Disasters

Michigan Part 115 Exemptions for storage, recycling

States with excellent websites/resources: LA, MS, FL, GA, CA, CT, OH, NY Emergency authorizations (air, water, waste) Model contract language (debris management) Exemptions (transfer stations, staging areas) Planning workgroups (LEPCs)

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Comments / Questions?Comments / Questions?

What are your priorities or areas of interest for disaster debris management / planning ?

Thoughts on the PNDD? Suggestions for outreach, distribution, etc.

How we add value to your efforts ?

Any interesting experiences to share ?