GATEKEEPER NEWSLETTER September 1, 2005 Volume V, Edition 09 Arizona Emergency Response Commission 5636 East McDowell Road Phoenix, Arizona 85008-3495 Janet Napolitano, Governor http://www.governor.state.az.us/ Frank F. Navarrete, Director http://www.dem.state.az.us/ Daniel Roe, Executive Director http://www.dem.state.az.us/azserc/ Special Interest Articles: • Governor's Proclamation • Top 20 HAZMAT Violations • EPA Releases Chemical Risk Data • The National Environmental Policy Act • Want Federal Preparedness Grants? • Farm Scene • TRI – Alternate Threshold • RRT IX Meeting - October • AgroTerrorism • Upcoming Events Governor Napolitano Proclaims September 2005 as Arizona Preparedness Month Whereas, the State of Arizona experiences severe weather, floods and wildfires every year, that can cause property damage and threaten the safety of Arizona residents: and Whereas, the concern of foreign and domestic terrorism has caused all Americans to reevaluate their levels of preparedness; and Whereas, the citizens of Arizona need to be prepared for emergencies in their homes, businesses and schools, and encouraged to develop disaster plans with their families; and Whereas, state agencies and state employees should be prepared so they can educate others and provide help during Individual Highlights: DOT Corner 2 Industry Corner 3 Tribal Corner 3 Homeland Security Corner 4 EPA Corner 5 LEPC Corner 8 and after a disaster, and Whereas, resident should familiarize themselves with all emergency resources and agencies available to them, including Arizona 211 Online; and Whereas, the State of Arizona has joined with the Grand Canyon Chapter, American Red Cross, The Salvation Army, the Arizona Humane Society, Arizona Citizen Corps Councils, Arizona Commission of Indian Affairs, Arizona Statewide Independent Living Council, Arizona Office of Americans with Disabilities, Arizona Office of Homeland Security, the Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs, the Arizona Department of Health Service, the Arizona Department of Insurance, the United States Postal Service Arizona, and the National Weather Service among others, in recognizing the need for a broad public education program about being prepared. Now, Therefore, I, Janet Napolitano, Governor of the State of Arizona, do hereby proclaim September 2005 as Arizona Preparedness Month. Signed August 11, 2005 Attention Local Emergency Planning Committees, AZSERC Commissioners/Advisory Committee Members: We've set up an account with the President's Volunteer Service Awards. Visit www.presidentialserviceawards.gov/ for a general feel about the program. If you're interested in being added to your respective Arizona LEPC's group or included in the AZSERC listing, email azserc@azdema.gov with your First Name, Last Name and Email Address. Include the LEPC to which you belong. We'll enter your information and send your user ID/Password so you can log your volunteer work and gain the recognition you deserve. Think Preparedness! Thanks. GATEKEEPER NEWSLETTER Page 2 of 12 Top 20 Hazmat Violations Found During Inspections According to the United States Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, the most common mistake leading to violations that shippers and carriers make when transporting hazardous materials is failing to properly communicate what hazardous material is within the package. Untrained employees continue to be one of the greatest sources of problems found by carriers with shipper's packages and hazmat paperwork. Getting the proper training to insure that you understand how to use the Code of Federal Regulations for Hazardous Materials in Transportation and what is required of you as a shipper or carrier is the best way to avoid the violation pitfalls. The following is a list of the top 20 hazmat violations in order of frequency reported by the Department of Transportation: • Failing to enter the proper description of the hazardous material (HM) [172.202(a)], • Failing to make or sign a "shipper’s certification" on the shipping paper [172.204(a)], • Failing to properly label the hazardous material container or package [172.400(a)], • Offering a HM in an unauthorized package [173.22(a)(2)], • Failing to mark the overpack with the shipping name, etc. when required [173.25(a)(2)], • Failing to properly identify hazardous materials on a shipping paper that also contains non hazardous material entries [172.201(a)(1)], • Failing to enter the basic description of the HM in the proper sequence [172.202(b)], • Failing to mark a non bulk package of HM with the shipping name and/or Identification number [172.301(a)], • Failing to list the emergency response number for an individual who assumes responsibility for said function [172.604(b)], • Failing to properly mark the HM as required [172.304(a)], • Labels not clearly visible or the labels are obscured [172.406(f)], • Failing to enter the technical name in association with the proper shipping description [172.203(k)], • Failing to mark the package with orientation arrows as required [172.312(a)(2)], • Failing to secure package of HM against movement [177.834(a)], • Failing to enter the total quantity of HM on the shipping paper [172.202(a)(5)], • Failing to mark over-pack with statement that inner pkgs. comply with the HM regulations [173.25(a)(4)], • Offering a HM without preparing a shipping paper (none) [172.200 (a)], • Failing to include the words limited quantity or (LTD QTY) as required [172.203(b)], • Improper package marking [172.301], and • Failing to enter the packing group on the shipping paper [172.202(a) (4)]. (Thanks to NASTTPO for sharing and to Ariel Rosa, Environmental Protection Specialist, HTIS for the excerpt from HTIS Bulletin, July-Aug 2005 http://www.dscr.dla.mil/htis/ Jul-Aug05.pdf ) Upcoming Deadlines: CAA Reminders -Owners or operators of flexible operation units not designed as elastomer product processing units in accordance with national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants for Group I polymers and resins, 40 CFR 63 Subpart U, must perform annual applicability determination– September 5 -Owners or operators of flexible operation units not designed as thermo-plastic product processing units in accordance with national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants for Group IV polymers and resins, 40 CFR 63 Subpart JJJ, must perform annual applicability determination – September 12 RCRA Reminder Annual RCRA training is required by law (40 CFR 265.16) for workers at hazardous waste facilities. For more information, visit www.ercweb.com or call 800-537-2372. SDWA Reminder Unfiltered public water systems must submit summary report to the state for previous year – October 10 CWA Reminder Owners or operators of unfiltered public water systems must submit a report to the applicable state authority that summarizes compliance during the previous fiscal year with all watershed control program requirements and on-site inspections specified under 40 CFR 141.71 -October 10 GATEKEEPER NEWSLETTER Page 3 of 12 EPA Releases Chemical Risk Data Following FOIA Lawsuit EPA has released risk management plans developed by the chemical industry under the Clean Air Act after the government watchdog group OMB Watch filed a lawsuit under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). The plans, which outline the public health risks of an unintentional chemical release, could affect a congressional debate over chemical security legislation that would establish first-time security requirements on industrial facilities that handle dangerous materials. A source with OMB Watch says the agency released the data without fanfare almost as soon as the group filed a lawsuit that charged EPA had unlawfully rejected the group's FOIA request. The agency removed the industry data from its website following the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. Critics of public access to the data have argued that it could help terrorists target those facilities where an accidental release of chemicals would pose the greatest public health threat. The plans include worst case scenarios. OMB Watch in the past had posted that information on its website, arguing that public access was necessary to ensure adequate emergency response planning. In 2004, most of the 18,000 facilities required to develop risk management plans updated that information, as required by the Clean Air Act. “That was a big impetus for us to go to court,” the OMB Watch source says. “We had outdated data.” It has since posted the updated risk management plans on rtknet.org. EPA had refused to provide the information under FOIA, saying the plans were part of internal agency rulemaking. But OMB Watch had argued that the air act states that the information is collected specifically to inform communities about chemical risks. The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) in Indian Country- A Workshop: This workshop is designed for Tribal Council Members, Attorneys, Natural and Cultural Resource Specialists and Environmental Protection Professionals and Federal Agency Personnel and Contractors Working in Indian Country. It will be held September 27-28, 2005 at the Radisson Hotel Denver Stapleton Plaza, 3333 Quebec Street, Denver, Colorado 80207. Colorado Continuing Legal Education Accreditation is applied for. The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) can be an important part of federal agency consultation with Indian tribes. However, effective tribal participation in the NEPA process requires an awareness of the workings and procedural requirements of NEPA, technical expertise, knowledge of the broad range of tribal environmental, social, cultural, health and safety interests that may be affected by federal programs and activities and a strategy that links NEPA responses to other legal and statutory requirements such as the federal-Indian trust doctrine, treaty rights, AIRFA, NAGPRA, etc. This Workshop will provide practical instruction and assistance to inform tribal decision-makers on: the requirements and latest developments in NEPA compliance and litigation; the role of tribal, federal and state regulators in the NEPA process; and strategies to identify and protect tribal interests that may be affected by proposed federal actions. of the EIS- Making Sure it's Adequate; Tribes as Cooperating Agencies; Cumulative Impacts; NEPA and Tribal Consultation-The Fort Belknap Training Range; EISTroublesome Issues For additional information regarding logistics/costs, contact: The agenda includes: An Approach to Identifying Tribal Interests Affected by Proposed Federal Actions; NEPA as a Tribal Environmental Protection and Development Strategy; History and Overview of NEPA; The Environmental Impact Statement-The Process; Content THE INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR INDIGENOUS RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 444 South Emerson Street Denver, Colorado 80209-2216 Phone: (303) 733-0481; FAX: (303) 744-9808 E-Mail: iiirm@iiirm.org Website: www.iiirm.org (Continued pg. 4) “Visit www.azserc.org to see Tribal Reporting Opportunities… Mervyn L. Tano, President, “ International Institute for Indigenous Resource Management 444 South Emerson Street, Denver, Colorado, 80209-2216 Phone: 1-303-733-0481; FAX: 1303-744-9808; Mobile: 1-720-3414755 E-mail: mervtano@iiirm.org GATEKEEPER NEWSLETTER Page 4 of 12 The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) in Indian Country- A Workshop: (continued) To pay by credit card or electronic check, please call Jeanne Rubin at 303-744-9686.WORKSHOP LOGISTICS: Rooms are available to workshop attendees at the special rate of $69.00 (single or double) per night. For reservations, call the Radisson Hotel Denver Stapleton Plaza at 303-321-3500 or 1-800-333-3333. Be sure to mention the IIIRM Workshop and make your reservation by September 15, 2005, to qualify for the special rate. Registration Fee: $400 for registrants from tribes and indigenous organizations, $425 for other registrants. Tuition includes morning and afternoon coffee service and one copy of the workshop materials. For information on multiple registrations from one tribe or other information call the International Institute for Indigenous Resource Management at 303-733-0481. (Thanks to Imogene Casey for sharing) Want Federal Preparedness Grants? Be NIMS Compliant! The NIMS Integration Center at FEMA headquarters has issued a list of the federal preparedness grants that require NIMS compliance by its grantees for future funding. See www.fema.gov/nims for the list. The information was provided by federal departments and agencies to the center and includes federal preparedness funding programs with state and local entities such as cooperative agreements and memorandums of understandings as well as grants and contracts. This should not be considered a definitive list of federal preparedness grants and agreements. Disaster assistance funds are not tied to NIMS compliance, but USDOT Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Grants for Planning and Training ARE! Many people across the country mistakenly assume that it is only Department of Homeland Security funding that is affected by NIMS compliance, but there are other grants as well. For fiscal year 2005, only states are required to send in a letter to DHS certifying that they have completed the FY2005 requirements. The National Incident Management System (NIMS) was called for by President Bush in February 2003 so that the entire country would use the same, standardized system for preparing for and responding to all sizes and kinds of emergency incidents. There are some requirements that states must achieve by September 30, 2005 (these include offering NIMS technical assistance to counties and tribes within its borders). There are also some recommendations for this same timeframe for counties and tribes, and DHS/FEMA has left it to the states to determine whether or not these recommendations will be actual requirements for counties and tribes within their borders for FY2005. Feel free to contact Anne Wilson anne.wilson@dhs.gov and/or state contacts with any concerns about NIMS, and/or Tribal concerns, so that a plan can be worked out. For CA, AZ, NV, the contacts are: Jerry Kopp for CA; Vic Calderon for AZ vic.calderon@azdema.gov Ron Hood and Pete Reinschmidt for NV. If you receive any of the grants on the federal preparedness grants list directly from the federal government, you will need to start adopting NIMS, (even if you don't, it would be a good idea to become familiar with NIMS since everyone around you will be using this system), by taking the online NIMS class ("IS-700"), getting a NIMCAST account, and passing a resolution or executive order adopting NIMS. For more information about federal assistance programs for state, local and tribal governments, the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance may be found at www.cfda.gov. For more information about DHS Offices of Domestic Preparedness grants see www.ojp.usdoj.gov/odp. Questions about NIMS may be sent to _NIMS-IntegrationCenter@dhs.gov, or call 202646-3850. (Thanks to Anne Wilson FEMA/DHS Region IX and Imogene Casey, San Carlos Apache Tribe for sharing) GATEKEEPER NEWSLETTER Page 5 of 12 FARM SCENE: Illegal Sodium Cyanide Sales Illegal sales of sodium cyanide to beekeepers across the country was uncovered when three barrels of the deadly chemical tumbled off a truck. The barrels have been traced to a single distributor in North Dakota. Two of the barrels that fell off the truck last September were found immediately. The third was not found until October, after a weeklong air and ground search that included the FBI and Dupont Co., the chemical's maker, A DuPont manager, said Dupont did not sell the chemical directly to the offending facility, but through an unnamed distributor. A spokesman for DuPont, said the company has tightened its distribution channels. Some beekeepers have found sodium cyanide, which turns into a lethal gas when it gets wet, to be the most effective poison to control such pests as wax moths in their honeybee hives. But the chemical is not registered as a pesticide. Drums that were sold went to Florida, Nebraska, Minnesota and California. The state already announced fines against the company and 10 beekeepers for illegally using sodium cyanide as a pesticide. The fines totaled about $190,000. Sodium cyanide often is used in the commercial chrome plating, mining and pharmaceutical businesses. (Thanks to James MacPherson Associated Press Writer) Toxic Chemical Release Reporting; Alternate Threshold: Visit: http://epa.gov/EPATRI/2005/August/Day-12/ for details regarding Federal Register: August 12, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 155)] [Notices] [Page 47195-47197] This is a request for comment on ICR renewal (Form A) Toxic Chemical Release Reporting; Alternate Threshold for Low Annual Reportable Amounts being made by the EPA. The document announces that EPA is planning to submit a continuing Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) that addresses the reporting and record keeping requirements associated with reporting under the alternate threshold for reporting to the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI), which appear in 40 CFR part 372. This ICR involves a collection activity that is currently approved and scheduled to expire on January 31, 2006. DATES: Comments, identified by the docket control number OEI-2005-0007, must be submitted on or before October 11, 2005. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cassandra Vail, Toxics Release Inventory Program Division, Office of Information Analysis and Access (2844T), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: 202566-0753; fax number: 202-5660741; e-mail: vail.cassandra@epa.gov SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This document applies to facilities that submit annual reports under section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA). It specifically applies to those who submit the TRI Form A Certification Statement. (See http://epa.gov/tri/report/index. htm#forms for detailed information about EPA's TRI reporting forms.) To determine whether your facility would be affected by this action, you should carefully examine the applicability criteria in part 372 subpart B of Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations. If you have questions regarding the applicability of this action to a particular entity, consult the person listed in the preceding FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. This document also is relevant to those who utilize EPA's TRI information, including State agencies, local governments, communities, environmental groups and other nongovernmental organizations, as well as members of the general public. … to protect human health and the environment GATEKEEPER NEWSLETTER Page 6 of 12 Regional Response Team IX: Membership Meeting, General Session and Tour, in Arizona on October 4-7, 2005. On Thursday, October 6th, Regional Response Team IX, cochaired by the USEPA and US Coast Guard will be holding its next General Session meeting for all interested parties at the San Marcos Resort and Conference Center in Chandler, Arizona. (Logistics and contact info below). Regional Response Team IX (RRT-IX) is a formal organization of tribal, state and federal agencies as defined by the National Contingency Plan. RRT-IX is responsible for ensuring that state and federal resources are available when needed for emergency response within the states of Arizona, California and Nevada and the 146 tribal nations, and that the multi-agency relationships and coordination systems exist to support these emergency response efforts. On Friday morning, October 7, a tour of the Arizona CounterTerrorism Information Center (ACTIC) in Phoenix, Arizona is being arranged. This is an exciting opportunity for registered RRT-IX members. Please RSVP per logistics information below to ensure that your name is included on the advance-security list. On Tuesday and Wednesday, October 4 and 5, RRT-IX will hold a membership-only Strategic Planning Session, to collaboratively build a multi-year strategic plan for the Team. All tribal nations, state and federal member agencies are invited and encouraged to attend and actively participate. Meeting agendas will be available on the RRT-IX website. Go to www.nrt.org , click on RRT in the upper right hand corner, then click on Region 9 on the map. RRT-IX has made special arrangements for lodging at the San Marcos Golf Resort and Conference Center, at a government rate of $103.00 before tax. The San Marcos is located at One San Marcos Place, Chandler, Arizona, 85225. Local phone is (480) 812-0900. Web site is www.SanMarcosResort.com . For Reservations, please call the San Marcos Conference Center at (800) 528-8071 or the local number before September 19 to reserve your room; ask for the "RRT Arizona Conference" block of rooms. Please RSVP for the RRT membership Strategy Meeting on Tuesday and Wednesday, October 4 and 5; the General Session on Thursday October 6, and for the Friday morning, October 7, Arizona CounterTerrorism Information Center (ACTIC) tour with Mr. Tom Merritt by Friday, Sept 30. Be sure to indicate which portions of the activities you will be participating in. Tom can be reached at merritt.tom@epa.gov , or (415) 972-3068. (Thanks to Bill Robberson, USEPA, Region IX) GATEKEEPER NEWSLETTER Page 7 of 12 FREE AgroTerrorism Awareness-Level Training: To inquire about the courses or to order a free CD-ROM, visit the following website: http://www.kiprc.uky.edu/trap/agro Target Audience: Farmers, 4-H and FFA members, Extension personnel, Federal, state and local emergency public safety, law enforcement, emergency response, emergency medical (including hospital emergency facilities), and related personnel, agencies, and authorities. Course Material: Provides a basic understanding of agroterrorism, including the definition of agroterrorism, vulnerabilities of crops, livestock, and food supplies, appreciation of the risks associated with consolidation of agriculture and food production, the difference between an intentional and unintentional event, measures to plan for and respond to problems in the food supply or agriculture, things you can do to prevent, detect, and respond to problems, pests and pathogens that could be used by terrorists to cause plant health disorders, animal diseases that could be used in agroterrorism attacks, what to do at home, school, or work to prepare for emergencies, and how prevention and preparedness measures work at local, state, and federal levels. 1-Hour and 4-Hour courses are both available on one CD-ROM. (Thanks to _emergencymanagement@yahoogroups.com; if you're in the business and don't subscribe- you should!) Emergency Notification System for the Deaf and Hard-ofHearing Visit: Alert System (EAS) notices and http://www.mainecenterondeafness. county-specific alerts to org/eae.htm participating deaf and hard-ofhearing individuals via email. SUMMARY: Maine's Emergency Participants may use their own Notification System (ENS) pagers or other email compatible provides its deaf and hard-ofdevices to receive alerts, or they hearing residents with emergency may apply to the Maine Center http://www.mainecenterondeafness. information. The ENS sends org on Deafness (MCD) for written versions of Emergency equipment/service for reduced or no cost. (Thanks to Region II's Andy Flacks for forwarding and to Gregory T. Banner Regional Emergency Coordinator, Region I - New England, US Dept of Health and Human Services for sharing.) National Conference for Hospital-Based First Receivers For those involved in healthcarebased hazardous materials emergency response you may be interested in this JCAHO and OSHA conference regarding the First Receiver document and related topics to be held in DC on Oct. 6-7. Conference Summary: When a hospital is faced with receiving patients during a mass casualty incident, its health care workers are at risk for occupational exposures to a variety of materials, including chemical and radiologic. In order to protect their employees, hospitals have recognized that their employees and physicians require special training and personal protective equipment that are specific to their roles as hospitalbased first receivers. The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (Joint Commission) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) have joined forces to guide health care professionals to make decisions that can best protect and train first receivers. http://www.jcrinc.com/education.asp ?durki=9267&site=5&return=8386 (Thanks to NASTTPO for sharing and to Paul Penn for forwarding) GATEKEEPER NEWSLETTER Page 8 of 12 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFGP) Awards and Program Guidance: The Department of Homeland Security has announced the first round of the Fiscal Year 2005 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFGP) awarding 2040 grants to fire departments throughout the United States. AFGP will issue approximately 5,500 awards worth nearly $600 million in direct assistance to firefighters and first responders throughout the country. This first round of fire grants provides $205,360,839 to help local fire departments and emergency medical services programs to purchase or receive training, first responder health and safety programs, equipment and response vehicles. The Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program is administered by the Department's Office for State and Local Government Coordination & Preparedness (SLGCP) in cooperation with the United States Fire administration. For more information on SLGCP, visit www.ojp.gov/odp The United States Fire Administration (USFA) is a division of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) within the Department of Homeland Security. and Safety grants. A list of Frequently Asked Questions will be added, and will be updated as staff learns the areas of inquiry The application period is that are most often presented. scheduled to begin on September An applicant tutorial on the fire 6, 2005 at 8:00 a.m. Eastern prevention and safety grants, Daylight Time. The Office of designed to instruct users on the State and Local Government preparation and submittal of Coordination and Preparedness in competitive applications, will the Department of Homeland also be available at www.firegrantsupport.com. Security (DHS) will continue to Applicants who have questions accept applications for these regarding the fire prevention and grants until the end of the safety grant opportunity should application period, October 7, contact the help desk at 1-8662005 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern 274-0960 or at Daylight Time. firegrants@dhs.gov . During the The program guidance provides application period, the help desk potential applicants with the will operate Monday to Friday, competitive basis and evaluation from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (EDT), criteria for their applications. but is prepared to revise hours of This year in addition to the fire operation based on volume and prevention and safety grants, non demand. fire department organizations The mission of the USFA is to will also be able to apply for firefighter safety research grants. reduce life and economic losses The applications will be due to fire and related automated and will be accessible emergencies, through leadership, from the website for the advocacy, coordination, and Assistance to Firefighters Grant support. For more information (AFG) program at on USFA, visit www.firegrantsupport.com . http://www.usfa.fema.gov The website also provides useful To view the latest round of award information on the funding announcements, visit: priorities and process that are http://www.firegrantsupport.com/ discussed in the Program Guidance for the Fire Prevention awards OSHA Training: ETC Compliance Solutions, Arizona Training Alliance member, is sponsoring an OSHA Training Institute Region IX Permit Required Confined Space Entry (OSHA 2260) class in Phoenix Oct 24-26. For registration and customer service, visit www.osha.ucsd.edu or call 800-358-9206 (Thanks to Carole Benz, ETC Compliance Solutions 520-3211999; 602-923-9673; Fax: 520321-1919 www.e-t-c.com ) GATEKEEPER NEWSLETTER Page 9 of 12 The Pipeline Group The Pipeline Group, along with the Department of Public Safety, Emergency Management Division, and Office of Emergency Planning, encourage any and all members of your organization to attend the annual Government Liaison – Emergency Response Program at the following locations. Due to constant changes in the pipeline industry, your attendance at this annual meeting will insure that your department receives updated information to be used for coordinating any emergency that might involve any one of the pipeline companies listed below. This meeting will provide a perfect opportunity for you to communicate with pipeline company representatives and other Emergency Response personnel in your area regarding any questions or special concerns you may have. Additional information provided to you will include essential emergency information from the pipeline company representatives such as: • Basic emergency response procedures. • State and Federal laws governing pipelines and excavation activities. • Indicators of a pipeline release. • Mapping with a list of products transported in your area of response. Locations: 1. This event begins with a free lunch at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 14, 2005, at the Radisson Woodlands Hotel, 1175 W. Route 66, in Flagstaff, Arizona. The program and lunch last about one and one-half hours. 2. This event begins with a free lunch at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 15, 2005, at the Kingman Elks Lodge #468, 900 Gates Avenue, in Kingman, Arizona. The program and lunch last about one and one-half hours. 3. This event begins with a presentation at 11:00 a.m. following a free lunch on Friday, September 16, 2005, at the Yuma Civic & Convention Center, 1440 Desert Hills Drive, in Yuma, Arizona. The Pipeline Group is looking forward to meeting you and will be happy to answer any questions you may have. Please call them at 1-800-982-8752 by Tuesday, September 6, 2005 and let them know how many people from your organization will be attending. Don’t forget that each Volunteer Fire Department in attendance will be eligible to win a GPS Receiver for their department. Someone representing your department must be present to win! NEW AND NOW AVAILABLE! Take a look at our Emergency Responders Portal at www.pipelinegroup.com. Information for your area will be available on the day that this program is held. Companies sponsoring this event: El Paso Natural Gas Co – Questar Southern Trails Pipeline – Transwestern Pipeline Co – UniSource Energy Services Free On Line Courses South Central Public Health Partnerships (Tulane and University of Alabama) http://lms.southcentralpartnership .org/scphp is offering a series of free on line courses to include: Applied Epidemiology of Terrorist Events; Chemical Terrorism Counterterrorism Incident command; Essentials of Designing and Evaluating Exercises and Drills to Enhance Public Health Emergency Preparedness; Understanding Emergency Public Health Risk Communication: Partners & Preparedness beyond the Public Health System. (Thanks, as always, to Gregory T. Banner, US Dept of Health and Human Services) GATEKEEPER NEWSLETTER Page 10 of 12 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Continuity of Operations Courses: FEMA has announced the availability of IS-546 Continuity of Operations (COOP) Awareness and IS-547 Introduction to Continuity of Operations (COOP). These are available on the FEMA Virtual Campus. Define COOP terms. Describe the benefits of COOP planning. Explain each element of a viable COOP capability. Describe how a COOP event might impact you, your organization, and your family. provides activities to enhance your COOP program. IS-546 - Continuity of Operations (COOP) Awareness IS-547: Introduction to Continuity of Operations (COOP) * Essential functions. * Delegations of authority. * Succession planning. * Alternate facilities. * Interoperable communications. * Vital records and databases. * Human capital. * A test, training, and exercise program. * Plans for devolution and reconstitution. This one-hour web-based course will provide all public-sector employees a fundamental understanding of continuity of operations (COOP), terms, objectives, and benefits to their organizations. The course provides a brief overview of the elements of a viable COOP capability. This course provides information on how a COOP event might impact an employee, the employee's department/agency, and the employee's family. At the end of this course, the participant should be able to: This five hour web-based course is designed for a broad federal audience - from senior managers to those involved directly involved in the continuity of operations (COOP) planning effort. The COOP concepts presented in the course may also be applicable to other levels of government. The course provides a working knowledge of the COOP guidance found in Federal Preparedness Circular 65, "Federal Executive Branch Continuity of Operations." The course Topics covered in the course include an overview of what COOP is and is not and the elements of a viable COOP program. You are welcome to register and complete the course online on the NETC Virtual Campus. Access this course through the Independent Study website, located at: http://training.fema.gov/EMIW eb/IS/crslist.asp IS-5 An Introduction to Hazardous Materials Exam Questions and Answers IS-5 gave good information on how to detect the spill of a hazardous material. Sometimes sensory clues indicate the presence of hazardous materials. However, sensory clues are the least dependable and potentially the most dangerous method of identification. Many materials do not have such warning signals as smell or taste. If you notice that an area has a terrible smell, your eyes water, your skin is irritated, or you begin to cough or feel nauseous, leave immediately and telephone your local police or fire department. If you encounter a suspicious substance, do not handle it yourself. You might only add to the problem. Question - Sensory clues to the possible presence of hazardous materials in water include a. Dead Fish b. Unusual algae growth c. White froth d. All of these a. True b. False answer is a Question - The presence of hazardous materials can always be detected by the sense of smell. a. True b. False answer is d answer is b. Question - It is difficult and sometimes impossible to purify contaminated groundwater. Visit www.fema.gov for Independent Study materials. The questions above are on the IS-5 final. GATEKEEPER NEWSLETTER Page 11 of 12 Upcoming Events (See http://www.dem.state.az.us/azserc/upcoming.htm for further details) September 6-9, 2005 Sixteenth Annual Continuing Challenge HAZMAT Emergency Response Workshop, Sacramento California. See www.hazmat.org September 8-11, 2005 AZ State Fire School: The 32nd annual Arizona State Fire School Brochure has been mailed to Arizona Fire Agencies and interested parties. In addition, the brochure in its entirety has been posted on the website at: www.dbfs.state.az.us. Link to the Office of the State Fire Marshal, Fire Training and then open the brochure. All registration materials are located within the brochure. They can be printed, copied and used to mail in your registration. Mark your calendars! September 8-11, 2005 in Mesa. Thanks to John Rowlinson, Arizona Office of State Fire Marshal and the Arizona Fire Chiefs Associationwww.azchiefs.org AZCHMM- September 21 Chapter meeting at the Old Spaghetti Factory, 1418 N Central Ave, Phoenix Discussion: Accidental Spill Reporting Facilitated by: Mike Ford, Bryan Cave LLP (Thanks to Dwight and the University of Arizona Clark, CHMM, CET Phone: 602- Risk Management & Safety. 243-1600 Mobile: 602-819-0761) Look for more information at www.saems.org and to download a registration form. September 22, 2005 Payments for registration can SAEMS/ADEQ Seminar The 2005 Binational Pollution be mailed or faxed. Prevention Seminar: P2 on the Translation will be provided Right Track will be held on if needed. Seminar materials Thursday, September 22nd at the and lunch included in the Pima Community College registration fee. Registration Fee before Downtown Campus located at September 8, 2005 1255 N. Stone Avenue. $70 members of SAEMS Registration starts at 7:30 am, seminar starts at 8:00 am and the $80 non-members. Registration Fee for all site tour begins at 1:15 pm. attendees after September 8, Learn strategies for making 2005 is $85. changes throughout your facility For questions contact Edna that will make an environmental Mendoza at (520) 628-6710 difference. For managers, or eam@azdeq.gov in engineers, environmental staff, Tucson or Gail Bliss at (602) technical professionals and 771-4212 or gmb@azdeq.gov anyone involved in hazardous waste minimization and pollution in Phoenix. prevention. Topics to be covered include October 4-7, 2005 RRT Pollution Prevention meeting see page 6 Fundamentals, AZ Performance Track panel discussion, ADEQ’s November 15 – 17, 2005 HazMat Explo9 & NASTTPO EMS Template, and Facility Mid-Year Meeting Orleans Case Studies. There will be an Hotel & Casino Las Vegas opportunity in the afternoon for Nevada. For additional attendees to attend a tour of a information, call (702) 455Tucson facility that is actively 5710 or send an e-mail to engaged in pollution prevention info@hazmatexplo.org. Visit opportunities. This seminar is www.hazmatexplo.org for co-sponsored by SAEMS, ADEQ, Tucson Fire Department the latest information. Also see www.nasttpo.org . Commercial products and services are mentioned for informational purposes only and should not be construed as AZSERC endorsements. Let’s Hear From You! Send us your inputs and feedback on the newsletter; including, exercises and other LEPC related activities in which you've been involved. Let us know what you’d like to see in future editions. Talk to us! We appreciate your input and look forward to hearing from you! Sincerely, Daniel Roe Daniel Roe, Executive Director Arizona Emergency Response Commission 5636 E. McDowell Road Phoenix, AZ 85008-3495 Phone: Fax: (602) 231-6346 (602) 392-7519 Visit: www.dem.state.az.us/azserc www.azserc.org (for reporting) Daniel Roe – Executive Director Roger Soden – Emergency Services Program Coordinator Steve Steed - Planner II Vacant – Programs & Projects Specialist II Sylvia Castillo – Admin Asst III Christine McCullough – Admin Asst II Commissioners: Frank F. Navarrete Chair Susan Gerard ADHS Director Stephen A. Owens ADEQ Director Victor Mendez ADOT Director Roger Vanderpool ADPS Director Designees: Daniel Roe ADEM Don Herrington ADHS Shannon Davis ADEQ Sonya Herrera ADOT Terry Conner ADPS September is Preparedness Month Help us reduce hard copy mail outs. Send us your email and tell us to switch you to electronic notification. Thanks E-Mail azserc@azdema.gov Advisory Committee: Corporation Commission Industrial Commission State Mine Inspector State Fire Marshal Radiation Regulatory Agency Department of Agriculture Arizona Fire Chiefs Association Mesa FD & Lake Havasu FD State Attorney General Smith and Associates – Sybil Smith About Our Organization… The AZSERC was established by Arizona Law (Arizona Revised Statutes-Title 26, Chapter 2, Article 3) and is tasked with the implementation of the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act (EPRCA) in Arizona. Intel Corporation - James Wick Apache Nitrogen – Pam Beilke VA Med. Center - Dan Johnston Gatekeeper Newsletter: Daniel Roe – Editor in Chief Christine McCullough - Staff This Commission oversees 15 Local Emergency Planning Committees and supports community, industry and government and academia in: planning, release and incident reporting, data management guidance for inventory reporting, public disclosure of information about hazardous chemicals in Arizona as well as development of training and outreach programs. The Commission supports individual agency goals and objectives. This is accomplished through the receipt and coordination of emergency notifications of chemical releases, collection and provision of chemical inventory information to interested parties, training and grants programs. Additionally, the AZSERC provides consultative services, conducts and participates in workshops and coordinates development and review of plans and programs for 15 Local Emergency Planning Committees. Further, the AZSERC serves as a state clearinghouse for hazardous chemical emergency preparedness and planning activities and information through coordination with federal, tribal, state, local governments, industry and community interest groups.