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Assessing hazardous waste sites that threaten NOAA's trust resources.
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Sediment Guidelines In order to more easily evaluate sediment contaminated with toxic chemicals, we have established some guidelines to determine ecological risk.

Software & Data Sets for Emergency Responders supporting Assessing Risk to Ecological Resources Pages on our site that provide access to software created by the Office of Response and Restoration (OR&R) to aid first responders, planners, and restoration practitioners.
A small section of an ESI map. Environmental Sensitivity Index (ESI) Maps
ESI maps help oil spill responders and planners to identify vulnerable coastal locations, establish protection priorities, and identify cleanup strategies.
Sketch of several chemical vials. CAMEO Chemicals
An easy-to-use, online tool for emergency responders and planners. Use this free Web site to search for chemicals, get response recommendations, and find out how chemicals would react if they mixed.
GIS tool ARD GIS Tools
ARD Tools is a collection of Database and GIS tools that NOAA's Assessment and Restoration Division (ARD) has created to support the protection and restoration of coastal species and habitats. NOAA ARD and project partners can take advantage of these tools to support analysis, mapping and communication of complex spatial contaminant and restoration issues in a Watershed context.
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Publications for Emergency Responders about Assessing Risk to Ecological Resources Pages on our site that provide access to publications containing scientific information, field guides, and other material.
section of the squirts logo. Screening Quick Reference Tables (SQuiRTs)
NOAA has developed a set of Screening Quick Reference Tables, or SQuiRTs, that present screening concentrations for inorganic and organic contaminants in various environmental media.
A NOAA seafood tester examines seafood as part of a sensory test. Seafood Safety after an Oil Spill
Publications that describe how to monitor seafood for exposure and contamination after an oil spill.
Sediment Quality Guidelines (ERL/ERM)
The guidelines were initially intended for use by NOAA in ranking areas that warranted further detailed study, and for use in ranking chemicals that might be of potential concern.
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Web Portals for Emergency Responders to sites about Assessing Risk to Ecological Resources Pages on our site that provide information about and access to Web sites of closely-related agencies and programs.
Sketch of several chemical vials. CAMEO Chemicals Web Portal
A Web portal for CAMEO Chemicals, an easy-to-use, online tool for emergency responders and planners. Use this free Web site to search for chemicals, get response recommendations, and find out how chemicals would react if they mixed.
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Current News: Emergency Responders
Hurricane Ike Response Description of OR&R's on-going response to Hurricane Ike. (updated: September 17, 2008)
GNOME The GNOME Development team has released a Location File for New York Harbor, plus an updated GNOME 1.3.0! (updated: September 9, 2008)
SOS Workshops OR&R's Science of Oil Spills (SOS) Workshops focus on evaluating environmental risks during spills and making decisions to optimize environmental recovery. The next SOS Workshop is scheduled for October 21-23, 2008. (updated: August 11, 2008)
New Orleans Spill Incident: Barge DM932 NOAA OR&R's scientific support team is assisting the U.S. Coast Guard and the State of Louisiana in their response to the collision of vessels near New Orleans on July 23, 2008. (updated: July 29, 2008)
Of Special Note: Emergency Responders
IncidentNews News and information on current and historical incidents, including the July 23, 2008 collision and oil spill in New Orleans, LA.
An FOSC's Guide to NOAA Scientific Support A guidebook for oil and chemical spill responders, describing the products and services that the NOAA Scientific Support Team (SST) can provide to Federal On-Scene Coordinators (FOSCs).
CAMEO Chemicals Web Portal A Web portal for CAMEO Chemicals, an easy-to-use, online tool for emergency responders and planners. Use this free Web site to search for chemicals, get response recommendations, and find out how chemicals would react if they mixed.
CAMEO Software Suite Programs Tools for emergency responders and planners, including CAMEO, CAMEO Chemicals, ALOHA, and MARPLOT.
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