U.S. Coast GuardU.S. Coast GuardAtlantic Strike Team Atlantic Strike Team

LT Joel S. FergusonOperations Officer, Atlantic Strike Team

Entire Brief is UNCLASEntire Brief is UNCLAS Updated: Oct 2010

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AST Facilities – Fort Dix, New JerseyAST Facilities – Fort Dix, New Jersey

PSTNovato, CA

ASTFort Dix, NJ

NSF Area of ResponsibilityNSF Area of Responsibility

GSTMobile, AL

NSFCCElizabeth City, NC

EPA Regions

Puerto Rico

Hawaii

Alaska

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National Strike Force MissionNational Strike Force Mission• Function as a “special team” within the

National Contingency Plan (NCP)

• “Develop and provide highly trained and experienced personnel and specialized equipment to Coast Guard and other federal Incident Commanders under the NCP and the National Response Framework (NRF)”

• Respond as part of a “Force Package” as per tasking under the U.S. Deployable Operations Group (DOG).

• What We Do:– Incident Command / Response Management Support

– Oil and Hazardous Chemical Response

– WMD Response including Radiological and Bio-Terrorism incidents

– Preparedness Exercise & Event Planning Support

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NSF/Strike Teams Case LoadNSF/Strike Teams Case Load

• Average Case Load:– 35-40 cases per team – 60% Chemical Responses– 40% Oil Responses– Personnel average

140+ days deployed per year

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Oil Spill ResponseOil Spill ResponseEquipment• Vessel of Opportunity Skimming

System (VOSS)• Inflatable Boom / Foam-filled Boom• Small boats• Damage Assessment Tools• Dispersant and In-Situ Burn

effectiveness monitoring (SMART Program)

Expertise• Equipment Deployment• Source Control and Removal of Oil• Qualified FOSCRs• Shoreline Assessment• Site Safety• Incident Management • Salvage Monitoring & Liquid Transfer• Contractor / RP Oversight

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Vessel of Opportunity Skimming System Vessel of Opportunity Skimming System (VOSS)(VOSS)

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Oil Spill ResponseOil Spill ResponseOffshore and Heavy Seas EquipmentOffshore and Heavy Seas Equipment

• Inflatable Boom Reels:- Quickly deployable by military airlift.

• 8 Sections of 82 feet- 6500 lbs / reel

• 45 inches high

• Large pump load- lightering operations 3000 gpm

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Vessel/boat ResourcesVessel/boat Resources

NSF Inventory

•32 ft Munsons

•23 ft Sea Ark/Munsons

•17 ft RHIBs

•15-17 ft Inflatables

•Jon Boats

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Dispersant use monitoringDispersant use monitoring

Special Monitoring of Applied Response Technologies(SMART) – A Tiered Program

• Tier 1: Visual monitoring• Tier 2: Visual monitoring combined w/ on-site water

column monitoring using fluorometry at single depth w/ water sample collection for later chemical analysis

• Tier 3: Collect additional data to aid in assessing dispersed oil plume transport (hydro lab and multiple depths)

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In-situ burn monitoringIn-situ burn monitoring

Air sampling

• At least 3 monitoring teams for large burn operations

• Real-time particulate monitoring capable of detecting particles 10 microns or less

• Teams deploy to “area of concern” prior to burn start to record ambient particulate concentrations

• Teams remain for 15-30 minutes after burn

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Monitoring LocationsMonitoring Locations

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Flood Operations, Shoreline AssessmentFlood Operations, Shoreline Assessment

Military airlift deployable

- Piping and hose supplies

w/ camlocks and fittings

- Construction wedges

- Heavy load chain saws

Two 14 foot Jon Boats for low lying areas and beach/harbor maneuvers

Maximum winds for work is less than 15 knots

All terrain vehicles

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HAZMAT / WMD ResponseHAZMAT / WMD Response• Chemical Agents• Biological Agents• Radiological Agents

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WMD / HAZMAT ResponseWMD / HAZMAT Response• Air and road response loads

– Air load self supportive – 2-3 days before needing re-supply

• Carries required PPE to safely assess, mitigate, control, and remove hazards

• Containment Capabilities

• Remote Sensing Capabilities

Standard 48-ft Trailer

Standard 23-ft Hazmat trailer can be deployed via vehicle or C-130 aircraft

• Provides long-term Response Support• 5000psi compressor• Satellite including 2-way internet• Elevated observation area• Hot water heater• 40-KW Generator or electrical shore tie

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Additional Equipment CapabilitiesAdditional Equipment Capabilities

• Organic vapors detection instruments• Multi-gas meters for toxic and explosive

atmospheres APD 2000• Networked remote atmospheric monitors• Aerosol particulate meters• Hazard categorization kits• Multi-media (air, soil, water) sampling• Gear Hand-Held Assays (Bio)(DoD Item)• PhD Ultra (or MultiRae)• CDS Drager Combo-Sets• WMD HazCat Kit• WMD Sampling Kit• SKC pumps (or Personal Data Rams)• 256 Kit (DoD)• M-8 / M-9 paper (DoD)• Radiation Pagers (AN-UDR-13B)

• Gamma/Neutron• Thermo IdentiFINDER U (isotope

identifier)• TVA-1000• Drager CMS• AreaRaes• HazCat Kit• Ludlum 12/19 w/ pancake probe• All necessary calibration equipment

LIGHTERING AND PUMPING EQUIPMENT– Submersible, high-capacity oil, chemical

and water pumps– Diaphragm and peristaltic small/medium

capacity oil, chemical and water pumps– Hydraulic prime movers & support

equipment– Viscous Oil Pumping System (VOPS)

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All Media Detection & SamplingAll Media Detection & Sampling

• Air

• Liquid• Solid• Sub-surface

Paper Chemical Agent Detector (M-8 Paper)

Mini-ANDROS II Robot

WMD Response Kit

HazCat Kit

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Chemical Detection CapabilitiesChemical Detection Capabilities

TVA1000: portable, intrinsically safe, survey flame ionization (FID) and photo-ionization (PID) dual monitor which provides fast and accurate readings of organic and inorganic vapors

PhD Ultra: portable gas detector monitors up to four atmospheric hazards simultaneously: oxygen, combustible gas, and up to two additional toxic gases.

Toxics

Flammable

Oxygen rich

O2 deficient

MultiRae: measure up to 4 gases, e.g. LEL, O2, H2S, CO

AreaRAE

A one-to-five sensor gas detector (PID, LEL, O2 and two toxic) equipped with a wireless, RF modem. Can transmit real-time readings to a base controller located up to two miles away.

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Chemical Detection CapabilitiesChemical Detection CapabilitiesInfrared SpectrometersInfrared Spectrometers

HAZMAT ID

Sapphire

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WMD / Chemical Agent DetectionWMD / Chemical Agent Detection

Advanced Portable Detector (APD) 2000

Simultaneously detects nerve and blister agents, recognizes pepper spray and mace, and identifies hazardous compounds such as…GB, GA, GD, VX, HD, HN, Lewisite (L)

Nerve agents: GA (tabun), GB (sarin), GD (soman), and VX. The G-type agents are clear, colorless, tasteless liquids miscible in water and most organic solvents. GB is odorless and is the most volatile nerve agent. GA has a slightly fruity odor, and GD has a slight camphor-like odor. VX is a clear, amber-colored odorless, oily liquid. It is miscible with water and dissolves in all solvents. VX is the least volatile nerve agent.

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Radiation Detection EquipmentRadiation Detection Equipment

Rad Backpack

Thermo Identifinder(Gamma/Neutron)

Polimaster Rad-Pager(Gamma/Neutron)

Ludlums(Alpha/Beta)

Canberra Dover RadiacGamma/Neutron

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WMD DetectionWMD Detection

M256 Chemical Agent DetectorTo detect mustards (H and HD) and phosgene oxime (CX), the square test spot is used with the blister reagent ampoules and the chemical heater. To detect lewisite (L), the lewisite detecting tablet and the lewisite tablet rubbing tab are used.

To detect hydrogen cyanide (AC) and cyanogen chloride (CK), the circular test spot is used with the blood reagent ampoules. To detect nerve agents (V and G), the starshaped test spot is used with the nerve reagent ampoules.

Blister

Blood

Nerve

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Sensitive Membrane Antigen Rapid Test (SMART) Sensitive Membrane Antigen Rapid Test (SMART) and Bio-Threat Alert (BTA) Kitsand Bio-Threat Alert (BTA) Kits

Cholera… water-borne disease caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae, which are typically ingested by drinking contaminated water, or by eating improperly cooked fish, especially shellfish.

Ricin … a protein toxin 200 times more toxic than cyanide

Anthrax: an acute infectious disease caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis and is highly lethal in some forms.

Plague …Yersina pestis. One of history's great killers.

Botulinum Toxin …a serious paralytic illness caused by a nerve toxin, botulin, that is produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum.

Staphylococcal Enterotoxin B (SEB) …common cause of food poisoning

Tularemia … an infectious disease caused by

the bacterium Francisella tularensis.

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Hazards Mitigation and Source ControlHazards Mitigation and Source Control

• Level A, B, & C capabilities (full hazmat team capable)• Entry, Backup and Decon (for responder and responder equipment)• Pre-stage equipment for threats of release• Salvage contractor monitoring• Safe salvage & transfer operations practices• Vessel damage assessment and salvage and consultation• Damage control assessment/assistance (Railcars, containers, IMO tanks, tank trucks)• Plugging/patching w/government owned/contracted (equipment and/or monitor

contractors)• Lightering/pumping w/government-owned/contracted equipment or monitor

contractors• Waste characterization and disposal advice and coordination

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Weapons of Mass DestructionWeapons of Mass Destruction

• Natural extension of hazmat response• Field presumptive detection for chemical warfare agents• Radiation detection instruments for alpha, beta, gamma and neutron

(include isotopic identification)• Real world experience

– World Trade Center– Anthrax Decon Ops of the Hart Building, Washington, D.C. – Ricin Decon Ops, Washington, D.C.– Pre-staging for National Special Security Events (NSSE’s)– Anthrax Decon, New York City– Anthrax Decon, Danbury, Connecticut

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Biological Response ServicesBiological Response Services

• Field presumptive detection capability– Multi-media sampling (air, water, soil) for laboratory analysis and conduct

presumptive on-site field testing for initial response actions

• Conduct site assessment and characterization, mitigation, source control, and hazards removal

• Real world experience– Anthrax Response Ops, Hart Building, Washington, D.C. – Anthrax Response Ops/Decon, New York City– Anthrax Decon, Danbury, Connecticut

Picture of letter sent to Sen. Daschle

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All Hazard Detection & SamplingAll Hazard Detection & Sampling

Mini-ANDROS II Robot

32 Foot Utility Boat

Confined Space Entry

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Real World Experience:Real World Experience: US Airways plane in Hudson RiverUS Airways plane in Hudson River

Coast Guard's Atlantic Strike Team on scene to assist with the salvage of the US Airways plane

AST Members work closely with Coast Guard Sector New York and contractors to develop a salvage plan

and document the costs of the plane's recovery.

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- Requested by EPA Region 2 on 6 - Requested by EPA Region 2 on 6 July 2009 July 2009- Consolidated Irons and Metals Site; - Consolidated Irons and Metals Site;

former car and scrap metal yard former car and scrap metal yard located in Newburgh, NY located in Newburgh, NY- Heavy metals contaminated debris - Heavy metals contaminated debris and soil and soil - Provided site safety, particulate - Provided site safety, particulate air monitoring, and contractor air monitoring, and contractor oversight. oversight.

Consolidated Irons Facility – Consolidated Irons Facility – Newburgh, NYNewburgh, NY

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G-20 Summit – Pittsburgh, PA G-20 Summit – Pittsburgh, PA

- Requested by MSU Pittsburgh on 4 August 2009 for assistance with the G20 Economic Summit (National Special Security Event) - G20 hosted foreign leaders from over

20 nations including POTUS. - Provided a pre-staged technical VIP and responder decontamination capability (2 sites), waterside hazardous materials extraction vessel, CBRN response team for emergency VIP and dignitary evacuation, and technical expertise to the Maritime Operation Center.

- Requested by Sector San Juan on 22 October 2009, then EPA Region 2 - Requested by Sector San Juan on 22 October 2009, then EPA Region 2 - Massive explosion, fuel fire, and oil spill at facility in Bayamon- Massive explosion, fuel fire, and oil spill at facility in Bayamon- Provided community and on site air monitoring, site safety, incident management - Provided community and on site air monitoring, site safety, incident management assistance, contractor oversight, and developed clean up strategies/tactics assistance, contractor oversight, and developed clean up strategies/tactics

CAPECO Fuel Facility Fire – Puerto RicoCAPECO Fuel Facility Fire – Puerto Rico

- Sector Hampton Roads requested assistance on 13 November 2009- Sector Hampton Roads requested assistance on 13 November 2009- Provided vessel and container damage assessment, salvage safety, and ICS - Provided vessel and container damage assessment, salvage safety, and ICS support support- The barge La Princessa parted its towing bridle while transiting in 25 foot seas. The - The barge La Princessa parted its towing bridle while transiting in 25 foot seas. The barge was carrying intermodal containers, including some carrying hazardous barge was carrying intermodal containers, including some carrying hazardous materials. The barge was eventually freed via the use of 3 large tugs. Once materials. The barge was eventually freed via the use of 3 large tugs. Once removed it was brought to an anchorage for further inspection and then continued removed it was brought to an anchorage for further inspection and then continued on to destination. on to destination.

Crowley Barge Grounding-Virginia BeachCrowley Barge Grounding-Virginia Beach

- Sector New York requested assistance on 11 January 2010- Sector New York requested assistance on 11 January 2010- During bunkering operations the vessel suffered tank over pressurization which - During bunkering operations the vessel suffered tank over pressurization which resulted in a rupture of 3 cargo holds containing ethanol. resulted in a rupture of 3 cargo holds containing ethanol. - Provided air monitoring, site safety, oversight of lightering operations. - Provided air monitoring, site safety, oversight of lightering operations.

M/T Sichem Defiance- NY Harbor M/T Sichem Defiance- NY Harbor

EARTHQUAKEEARTHQUAKEPort Au Prince, Haiti (Jan 2010)Port Au Prince, Haiti (Jan 2010)

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Command Supported:DOG, LANT MTSRU , D7 & Southern Command - CTF 42

Situation:– 12 JAN10 a 7.3 earthquake rocked Haiti and

devastated /destroyed the National Governance, International Aid, United Nations efforts, and critical infrastructure (ports, facilities, roads, warehouses, transport vehicles, cranes, etc).

NSF/GST Role: Expeditionary Support to response and recovery operations– 3 GST Members / 1 AST Member– Incident management support– Port Operations, Port Safety, Port Security,

Marine Environmental Protection, Marine Environmental Response, Vessel Traffic Management, Vessel/Cargo Prioritization

– Language Support (French, Spanish)

- PSU 305 equipment transport (AST)

Risks: – Disease; Estimated 250,000 dead, no mortuary

services– Looting, Rioting , Armed Haitians, Prisoners– disrespect for National Police– Limited Medical Care– Dust, Fumes (burning plastic, burning bodies)

- Requested by Sector Southeastern New England on 6 June 2010- Requested by Sector Southeastern New England on 6 June 2010- Clam dredger brought up 8 to 10 unidentified military canisters marked “1914”; one - Clam dredger brought up 8 to 10 unidentified military canisters marked “1914”; one canister dropped on deck and its contents released; 2 crew experience blister agent canister dropped on deck and its contents released; 2 crew experience blister agent symptoms; product found to be mustard gas. (180 clam cages scanned / incinerated) symptoms; product found to be mustard gas. (180 clam cages scanned / incinerated)- Conducted Level B entries, air monitoring, crew/vessel decon, contractor oversight, &- Conducted Level B entries, air monitoring, crew/vessel decon, contractor oversight, & Civil Support Team liaison Civil Support Team liaison

F/V ESS Pursuit - Mustard Gas ReleaseF/V ESS Pursuit - Mustard Gas Release

Deepwater Horizon – Gulf of MexicoDeepwater Horizon – Gulf of MexicoApril 2010 -April 2010 -

• Incident Management• Oil spill response technical specialists• National Strike Force equipment deployment• VOSS and SORS skimming• Dispersant effectiveness monitoring• In-Situ burn management & effectiveness monitoring• Boom deployment operations• Shoreline cleanup assessment• Vessel decontamination• Site safety• Contractor Monitoring• and more…….

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On Water Mechanical RecoveryOn Water Mechanical Recovery

Alternative Response Technology - Alternative Response Technology - Dispersants Dispersants

In-Situ BurnIn-Situ Burn

More than 400in‐situ burnsconducted

Deepwater HorizonDeepwater Horizon

- Requested by EPA Region 5 on 27 July 2010 for response in Marshall, Michigan- Requested by EPA Region 5 on 27 July 2010 for response in Marshall, Michigan- Underground 30” pipeline rupture spilling crude oil into Talmadge Creek and - Underground 30” pipeline rupture spilling crude oil into Talmadge Creek and Kalamazoo River Kalamazoo River- Estimated 850,000 gallons of oil impacting approx 30 miles of river and shoreline- Estimated 850,000 gallons of oil impacting approx 30 miles of river and shoreline- Provided health and safety plan development, incident management, air monitoring, - Provided health and safety plan development, incident management, air monitoring, site assessment, booming strategies/tactics site assessment, booming strategies/tactics

Enbridge Energy Pipeline Break / Oil SpillEnbridge Energy Pipeline Break / Oil Spill

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Enbridge Energy Pipeline Break / Oil SpillEnbridge Energy Pipeline Break / Oil Spill

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Enbridge Energy Pipeline Break / Oil SpillEnbridge Energy Pipeline Break / Oil Spill

- Requested by EPA Region 2 on 30 September 2010 for response in Camden, NJ- Requested by EPA Region 2 on 30 September 2010 for response in Camden, NJ- Abandoned 4-story facility containing 300+ steel, poly, & fiber drums, totes, and - Abandoned 4-story facility containing 300+ steel, poly, & fiber drums, totes, and other containers of hazardous materials other containers of hazardous materials- Provided site assessment (Level B and C entries), air monitoring, sampling, hazard - Provided site assessment (Level B and C entries), air monitoring, sampling, hazard categorization and inventory, and basement pumping operations categorization and inventory, and basement pumping operations

Concord ChemicalConcord Chemical

Other notable FY2010 casesOther notable FY2010 cases

• New England Floods; EPA Region 1; April 2010• Bronx River oil spill; EPA Region 2; June 2010• NASCAR Pennsylvania 500; EPA Region 3; July 2010• Mercury Release; EPA Region 1; September 2010

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The DOG’s mission is to provide organized, equipped and trained Deployable Specialized Forces to Coast Guard, DHS and interagency operational tactical commands. These forces will deploy in support of national requirements as adaptive force packages, across the U.S. and other high interest areas.

The DOG will provide a ‘one-stop shop’ for adaptive force packages needed to meet a variety of threats and emergencies.

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Points of ContactPoints of Contact

CDR Rich SchultzCommanding Officer

LCDR Kevin SlighExecutive Officer

LT Joel FergusonOperations Officer

Office: (609) 724-0008

http://www.uscg.mil/hq/nsfweb/

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