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Who We Are
Regional
Response Team III (RRT III) is a part of the National
Response System and our members include representatives from the states
of West Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealths
of Pennsylvania and Virginia, and twelve federal departments and agencies.
What We Do
Large or dangerous spills that impact significant areas or important
resources or that last a long time may require RRT support to the On
Scene Coordinator (OSC.) Some examples of RRT support to the OSC include:
(1) broker of information to the larger political, media, and technical
communities that we call stakeholders; (2) filter of information or demands
from the political and industry communities; and (3) strategic planning.
The skills required for RRT members for these types of planning or emergency
roles are strategic thinking, flexibility, and organizational problem
solving.
Where We Are Focused
The Regional Contingency Plan (RCP) should define and communicate the
roles of RRT members in support of the OSC in planning or in response
to oil and chemical spills in the region. Oil and chemical spill planning
can also include spills or releases during natural emergencies such as
floods or hurricanes. The RCP should contain regional plans that outline
the complex interactions and funding mechanisms required during implementation
of disaster plans. The RCP should not duplicate the Area Contingency Plan
or the plans of the Local Emergency Planning Committee. Instead, the RCP
documents the methods and criteria that the RRT should use to evaluate
the oil response planning of the Area Contingency Plan and the chemical
response planning of the Local Emergency Planning Committee. Similarly,
the RCP should not duplicate the Federal Response Plan or details in the
Emergency Support Functions. Instead the RRT should document the supporting
roles and activities of the RRT during an oil or chemical spill during
a natural disaster that would required Federal funding and Federal authorities
under the Stafford Act.
RRT III's Regional Contingency Plan
RRT III's RCP is designed to be consistent with the National
Contingency Plan and is divided into four sections based on the needs
of the response community.
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(Subpart A - Introduction) This part of the RCP documents the planning
process that requires the identification and development of strategic
objectives. The RRT's Strategic Plan is the blueprint or road map for
realizing the organization's shared vision. It supports mission and
vision by establishing goals and objectives for all members in the organization.
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