Aerial Observations of Oil at Sea
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During the initial phases of an oil spill response, information about the release is often extremely sketchy. Although various types of remote sensing techniques are available for detecting and mapping oil distribution, the most reliable technique is visual observations from aircraft.

Guidance on Burning Spilled Oil In Situ
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A position paper from the National Response Team (NRT) on the recommended limits for short-term human exposure to particulates measuring less than 10 microns (PM-10) while spilled oil is burned in situ.

Health and Safety Aspects of In-situ Burning of Oil
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Presents health and safety considerations for response personnel, the general public, and the environment.

In-Situ Burn Unified Command Decision Verification Checklist
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This checklist, created with input from the Region II Regional Response Team, summarizes important information the Unified Command should consider when planning oil spill in-situ burning in marine waters of Region II.

Matrix Effects on Fluorometric Monitoring and Quantification of Dispersed Oil in the Open Ocean and Coastal Environment: Results of the 1999 R/V Ferrel Research Project
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A 2001 report on a 1999 research project aboard the NOAA Ship Ferrel, designed to identify the potential for matrix effects related to monitoring of dispersed oil.

Oil Spills: M/T Athos I Delaware River Oil Spill
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On November 26, 2004, the Athos I, hit submerged objects in the Delaware River near Philadelphia, spilling about 265,000 gallons of crude oil. NOAA provided hazard and shoreline assessments, information on oil behavior and movement, cleanup recommendations, risk communication, and public outreach.

Oil Spills: M/V Selendang Ayu Alaska Oil Spill
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On December 8, 2004, the M/V Selendang Ayu lost power and grounded off Unalaska Island, near Dutch Harbor, Alaska in the Bering Sea. More than 335,000 gallons of petroleum products are estimated to have been released into the environment.

Open Water Oil Identification Job Aid
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A PDF version of the Job Aid for assessing the character and extent of oil spilled on open water. Updated November, 2007.

Open-water Response Strategies: In-situ Burning
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Why conduct in-situ burning? How is it done? What about the emissions that it produces? Where has in-situ burning been conducted? What factors might prevent its use?

RRT IV Guidelines for Inshore/Nearshore In-Situ Burn
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Advantages and disadvantages of in-situ burning of oiled wetlands, safety and operational guidelines, and a checklist for in-situ coastal wetland burns.

Sample Site Safety Plan for Marine In-Situ Burn Operations
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A draft sample site safety plan that includes elements unique to ISB. The sample is not a standard, but rather a suggested starting point.

Special Monitoring of Applied Response Technologies (SMART)
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The SMART protocol, last updated in August 2006.

Tidal Current Chart for 6/14/99
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Chart showing tidal currents on 6/14/99 at Tongue Point, Oregon.

Tide Heights Chart for 6/14/99
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Chart showing tidal heights on 6/14/99 at Tongue Point, Oregon.