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Marine Transportation System(MTS) Recovery

"Our operational capabilities also include developing a national capacity for Marine Transportation System recovery. The nation needs a coordinated, integrated approach to planning for and responding to major disruptions in our marine transportation system, the lifeblood of America's economy.“

ADM Thad Allen, 2007 State of the Coast Guard Address

Insert photo of representativeimpacted MTS infrastructure

Maritime Transportation System Plan Maritime Transportation System Plan ReferencesReferences

• Security & Accountability for Every Port Act of 2006 (SAFE Port Security & Accountability for Every Port Act of 2006 (SAFE Port Act)Act)

• 33 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter H, Parts 101, 10333 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter H, Parts 101, 103• National Maritime Transportation Security Plan, (NMTSP)National Maritime Transportation Security Plan, (NMTSP)• Maritime Infrastructure Recovery Plan (MIRP)Maritime Infrastructure Recovery Plan (MIRP)• Recovery of the Marine Transportation System for Resumption of Recovery of the Marine Transportation System for Resumption of

Commerce, COMDTINST 16000.28(series).Commerce, COMDTINST 16000.28(series).• Navigation & Vessel Inspection Circular 09-02, (Change 3)Navigation & Vessel Inspection Circular 09-02, (Change 3)• National Response Framework (NRF), Critical Infrastructure & Key National Response Framework (NRF), Critical Infrastructure & Key

Resources (CI/KR) AnnexResources (CI/KR) Annex• Sector Delaware Bay Area Maritime Security PlanSector Delaware Bay Area Maritime Security Plan• Sector Delaware Bay Area Contingency PlanSector Delaware Bay Area Contingency Plan• National Incident Management System National Incident Management System • USCG Incident Management Handbook, COMDTPUB USCG Incident Management Handbook, COMDTPUB

P3120.17(series)P3120.17(series)• Marine Transportation System Recovery, LANTINST Marine Transportation System Recovery, LANTINST

16001.1(series)16001.1(series)• Sector Delaware Bay Continuity of Operations Plan, (COOP)Sector Delaware Bay Continuity of Operations Plan, (COOP)

****This is not an all inclusive list**This is not an all inclusive list**

MTS Recovery PlanMTS Recovery Plan Purpose:Purpose:The plan provides an all-hazard operational framework.The plan provides an all-hazard operational framework.The establishment of an Maritime Transportation System Recovery Unit The establishment of an Maritime Transportation System Recovery Unit

(MTSRU).(MTSRU).The plan provides procedures for establishing staffing and obtaining port The plan provides procedures for establishing staffing and obtaining port

partners (stakeholder) advisory support for the MTSRU.partners (stakeholder) advisory support for the MTSRU.

Background:Background:MTS consists of: Waterways, Waterfront Facilities, Vessels & system MTS consists of: Waterways, Waterfront Facilities, Vessels & system

users (Pipelines)… Each component is complex and closely linked to users (Pipelines)… Each component is complex and closely linked to another.another. (Intermodal connections: Railways, Trucking, Vehicles & Airlines) (Intermodal connections: Railways, Trucking, Vehicles & Airlines)

Transportation Disruption Effects: In response to Hurricane Katrina & Rita Transportation Disruption Effects: In response to Hurricane Katrina & Rita the USCG chartered a Maritime Recovery & Restoration Task Force. the USCG chartered a Maritime Recovery & Restoration Task Force. The task force recommended the incorporation of MTS recovery The task force recommended the incorporation of MTS recovery proceduresprocedures..

Key Elements for Recovery:Key Elements for Recovery: 1. Develop a MTS Recovery Plan1. Develop a MTS Recovery Plan2. Establishment of the MTSRU2. Establishment of the MTSRU3. MTSRU be placed in the Planning section in the Unified Command.3. MTSRU be placed in the Planning section in the Unified Command.4. Develop & Populate of MTS Essential Elements of Information,4. Develop & Populate of MTS Essential Elements of Information,

(EEIs) utilizing CART (Common Assessment Reporting Tool). (EEIs) utilizing CART (Common Assessment Reporting Tool).

MTSR Plan cont.MTSR Plan cont.

Objective: Facilitate MTS RecoveryObjective: Facilitate MTS Recovery

1. Mitigate impacts on trade & economy (local & nation wide)1. Mitigate impacts on trade & economy (local & nation wide)

2. Establish a MTSRU that functions within the Planning Section of 2. Establish a MTSRU that functions within the Planning Section of ICSICS

3. Id resources, agencies involved, incident effects & courses of 3. Id resources, agencies involved, incident effects & courses of actionaction for recovery of the public maritime infrastructure such as: for recovery of the public maritime infrastructure such as: ATON ATON Federal Channels Federal Channels Communications Communications

4. Prioritize MTS Recovery Operations4. Prioritize MTS Recovery Operations

5. Identify & Prioritize cargo streams to aid (CI / KR)5. Identify & Prioritize cargo streams to aid (CI / KR)

6. Coordinate Salvage & Marine Debris Removal6. Coordinate Salvage & Marine Debris Removal

7. Develop, Prepare, Maintain & Track (Status) of EEIs7. Develop, Prepare, Maintain & Track (Status) of EEIs

8. Facilitate the return of the MTS to “Pre-incident” status 8. Facilitate the return of the MTS to “Pre-incident” status

MTSR Plan cont.MTSR Plan cont.• Applicability:Applicability:

This plan is for short-term recovery (usually 3 - 90 days in This plan is for short-term recovery (usually 3 - 90 days in duration) the plan is also intended to support the duration) the plan is also intended to support the preparation for the transition to a long-term recovery phase preparation for the transition to a long-term recovery phase covered separately under the National Response covered separately under the National Response Framework, (CI / KR) Framework, (CI / KR) (ESF-#14) FEMA Long-Term Community Recovery(ESF-#14) FEMA Long-Term Community Recovery

• Incident: Incident: Any incident that results in or threatens to Any incident that results in or threatens to cause a MTS disruption.cause a MTS disruption.

1. A significant delay (Major delay of 3 days or more)1. A significant delay (Major delay of 3 days or more)

2. Interruption or Stoppage of the flow of trade2. Interruption or Stoppage of the flow of trade

3. A Significant Loss of Life3. A Significant Loss of Life

4. Environmental Damage4. Environmental Damage

5. Economic Disruption in a particular Area5. Economic Disruption in a particular Area

6. Other Significant disruption of the MTS6. Other Significant disruption of the MTS(a Transportation Security Incident, that results in one of the items (a Transportation Security Incident, that results in one of the items above)above)

MTS Plan cont.MTS Plan cont.

Establish a MTSR Unit:Establish a MTSR Unit:

Build a MTSRU “TEAM” of key subject matter Build a MTSRU “TEAM” of key subject matter Representatives from:Representatives from:

1. AMSC1. AMSC2. MAC2. MAC3. Maritime Exchange3. Maritime Exchange4. Federal, State & Local Governments4. Federal, State & Local Governments5. Local Industry Representatives5. Local Industry Representatives6. ACOE, EPA, 6. ACOE, EPA, 7. USCG personnel: 7. USCG personnel: (Waterways & Facilities) (Waterways & Facilities)

*** Add parties as identified by the MTSRU ****** Add parties as identified by the MTSRU ***

MTS Plan cont.MTS Plan cont.• Develop Prioritization Protocols:Develop Prioritization Protocols:

The MTSU will assess & develop “Priority Protocols” to The MTSU will assess & develop “Priority Protocols” to effectively balance vessel traffic, set priorities, to allow the effectively balance vessel traffic, set priorities, to allow the flow of commerce. This is only met by the active participation flow of commerce. This is only met by the active participation of port partners in the planning & decision process to restore of port partners in the planning & decision process to restore the MTS infrastructure. the MTS infrastructure.

• Identify Critical Infrastructure:Identify Critical Infrastructure:Waterways, Federal channels, (River and Coast)Waterways, Federal channels, (River and Coast)Bridges & Overpasses, Facilities, Highways & RailwaysBridges & Overpasses, Facilities, Highways & RailwaysFerries, Cruise ships, SPV, CFV, Barge, Fleets, ShipyardFerries, Cruise ships, SPV, CFV, Barge, Fleets, ShipyardPipelinesPipelines

• Legal Considerations:Legal Considerations:Enlist the aid of Federal, State, County, Municipal & Private Enlist the aid of Federal, State, County, Municipal & Private Agencies, by establishing MOAs / MOUs between the agencies.Agencies, by establishing MOAs / MOUs between the agencies.

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MTS Recovery UnitsMTS Recovery Units

IncidentIncidentCommanderCommander

OperationsOperations

MTS Recovery UnitsMTS Recovery Units are now an integral part of the Incident Command are now an integral part of the Incident Command SystemSystemOrganization, developing recommendations through the Planning Section for Organization, developing recommendations through the Planning Section for the Incident Commander, to ensure the rapid resumption of commerce.the Incident Commander, to ensure the rapid resumption of commerce.

PlanningPlanning FinanceFinanceLogisticsLogistics

Resources UnitResources Unit

Situation UnitSituation Unit

DemobilizationDemobilization UnitUnit

Documentation UnitDocumentation Unit

Environmental UnitEnvironmental Unit

MTS Recovery Unit

Lifecycle of MTSRULifecycle of MTSRU

Establish Establish Resp Org & Resp Org &

MTSRUMTSRU

Obtain Situational Obtain Situational AwarenessAwareness

ID MTS ID MTS ImpactsImpacts

Recommend Recommend Course of Course of

Action (COA)Action (COA)

ID Reporting ID Reporting RequirementsRequirements

Demobilize Demobilize MTSRUMTSRU

Response Phase Over—Response Phase Over—Reconstitution Phase StartsReconstitution Phase Starts

Incident Occurs!—Response Phase StartsIncident Occurs!—Response Phase Starts

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Essential Elements of Information Essential Elements of Information (EEIs)(EEIs)

• Waterways and Navigation Waterways and Navigation SystemsSystems– Aids to Navigation– Deep Draft Channels– Non-Deep Draft Channels– LocksLocks– Vessel Salvage/Wreck RemovalVessel Salvage/Wreck Removal– Oil Pollution IncidentsOil Pollution Incidents– Hazardous Materials IncidentsHazardous Materials Incidents

• Port Area - Critical Port Area - Critical InfrastructureInfrastructure– Bridges– Bulk Liquid Facilities– Containerized Cargo

Facilities– Non-Container Cargo

Facilities– Shipyards– High Capacity Passenger

Vessel and Ferry Terminals

Common Assessment Reporting Tool (CART)Common Assessment Reporting Tool (CART)

• Port Area - VesselsPort Area - Vessels– Commercial Fishing Vessels– High Capacity Passenger

Vessels and Ferries– Small Passenger Vessels– Gaming VesselsGaming Vessels– Barges

• Offshore EnergyOffshore Energy– Offshore PlatformsOffshore Platforms– Offshore ProductionOffshore Production– Offshore Renewable Energy Offshore Renewable Energy

InstallationsInstallations

• Monitoring SystemsMonitoring Systems– Monitoring Systems

http://cart.cdf2.usae.bah.com/Default.aspx

CART enables:CART enables:

• Organization and retrieval of MTS baseline data for each Organization and retrieval of MTS baseline data for each SectorSector

• Organization and retrieval of specific data for each EEI Organization and retrieval of specific data for each EEI instanceinstance (every identified bridge, bulk liquid facility, shipyard, (every identified bridge, bulk liquid facility, shipyard, etc) withinetc) within the Sector AOR the Sector AOR

• Method to indicate status of MTS infrastructure and Method to indicate status of MTS infrastructure and waterways waterways activity activity

• Analysis of data to develop MTS Recovery Analysis of data to develop MTS Recovery recommendationsrecommendations

• Continual real-time updates of MTS status and activityContinual real-time updates of MTS status and activity

• Automatic generation of MTS Recovery Executive Automatic generation of MTS Recovery Executive Summaries, Summaries, including trend diagrams including trend diagrams

MTS Plan cont.MTS Plan cont.

• Appendix A:Appendix A:““MTS Recovery Unit GuidelinesMTS Recovery Unit Guidelines””Work under PlanningWork under Planning, , Assess, Prioritize,Assess, Prioritize, Develop a COA, Develop a COA, Track & report status, ID & restore MTS to pre-incidentTrack & report status, ID & restore MTS to pre-incident

• Appendix B:Appendix B:““MTS Recovery Assist Team (MTSRAT) Guidelines”MTS Recovery Assist Team (MTSRAT) Guidelines”Two teams ofTwo teams of (6-8)(6-8) Additional D5 & LANTAREA personnel to Additional D5 & LANTAREA personnel to help our local team meet our goals during a major incident. help our local team meet our goals during a major incident.

• Appendix C:Appendix C:Essential Elements of Information (EEI)Essential Elements of Information (EEI)Sector AOR: Waterways, ATON, Bridges, SPVs, CFVS…Sector AOR: Waterways, ATON, Bridges, SPVs, CFVS…

MST Plan (cont.)MST Plan (cont.)

• Appendix D:Appendix D:Executive SummaryExecutive SummaryName of Incident, Location, What’s impacted, Vessels in Queue, Name of Incident, Location, What’s impacted, Vessels in Queue, WWM action COTP…, MSTRU actions (completed in CART)WWM action COTP…, MSTRU actions (completed in CART)

• Appendix E:Appendix E:Executive Summary TemplateExecutive Summary TemplateList what EEIs are Fully Available (F/A), Partially Available (P/A), List what EEIs are Fully Available (F/A), Partially Available (P/A), Not Available (N/A). Depict trends and percentages of EEIs from Not Available (N/A). Depict trends and percentages of EEIs from the start of a MTS incident to a functioning Port pre-incident the start of a MTS incident to a functioning Port pre-incident (completed in CART).(completed in CART).

• Appendix F:Appendix F:Requesting Homeland Security Information Network Requesting Homeland Security Information Network (HSIN) (HSIN) HSIN provides real-time, interactive connectivity between states HSIN provides real-time, interactive connectivity between states and major urban areas and the National Operations Center and major urban areas and the National Operations Center (NOC).(NOC).

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