ENVIRONMENTAL UNIT LEADER (ENVL)
The Environmental Unit Leader (ENVL) is responsible for environmental matters associated with the response, including strategic assessment, modeling, surveillance, and environmental monitoring/permitting.
(1) Review Common Responsibilities.
(2) Obtain briefing and special instructions from the Planning Section Chief (PSC).
(3) Participate in Planning Section meetings.
(4) Identify and prioritize sensitive areas and identify on Resources at Risk (ICS-232).
(5) Determine the fate, extent, and effects of contamination to air/land/water.
(6) Acquire, distribute, and provide analysis of weather forecasts.
(7) Monitor the environmental consequences of cleanup actions.
(8) Ensure all permits and plans are prepared according to the Incident Action Plan (IAP) checklist.
(9) Identify the need for, and prepare, any special advisories or orders.
(10) Identify the need for, and obtain, permits, consultations, and other authorizations.
(11) Evaluate opportunities to use various response technologies.
(12) Develop Shoreline Cleanup and Assessment Plans.
(13) Identify the need for and obtain permits, including any Endangered Species Act provisions.
(14) Develop Waste Management/Disposal Plans.
(15) Develop a plan for collecting, transporting, and analyzing samples.
