Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32JULY 2016 • FOGHORN 25 SAFETYMATTERS Navigating your risks, day and night. As the owner of a passenger vessel you face tough decisions every day, from hiring qualified crew to making sure your vessel is in prime condition. At Aon, we spend day and night thinking about your maritime risks so buying insurance doesn’t have to be another tough decision. We work with you to develop creative approaches and customized solutions that deliver more efficiencies, improved profitability and greater value. For more information, please call 1.800.730.7053 or visit passengervessel.com/member-resources.html#insurance Risk. Reinsurance. Human Resources. Navigating your Aon Risk Solutions Marine Under the EPA regulations, reporting oil discharges does not depend on the specific amount of oil discharged, but instead can be triggered by the presence of a visible sheen created by the discharged oil or the other criteria described below. Reporting Threshold The EPA uses the term “may be harmful” for oil discharges. According to the EPA “A harmful quantity is any quantity of discharged oil that violates state water quality standards, causes a film or sheen on the water’s surface, or leaves sludge or emulsion beneath the surface.” For this reason, the Discharge of Oil regulation (40 CFR Part 110) is commonly known as the “sheen” rule. Keep in mind that a floating sheen alone is not the only quantity that triggers the reporting requirements (e.g., sludge or emulsion deposited below the surface of the water may also be reportable). Bottom line, if you see a sheen or emulsion – report it. What information do you need to report? The watchstanders at the NRC will ask you to provide as much in- formation about the spill as possible including: • Your name, location, organization, and telephone number • Name and address of the party re- sponsible for the incident; or name of the carrier or vessel, the railcar/ truck number, or other identifying information • Date and time of the incident • Location of the incident • Source and cause of the spill • Types of material(s) spilled • Quantity of materials spilled • Did it spill on land, water, or both? • Danger or threat posed by the spill • Number and types of injuries or fa- talities (if any) • Weather conditions at the incident location • Whether an evacuation has occurred • Other agencies notified or about to be notified • Any other information that may help emergency personnel respond to the incident How are reports to NRC handled? The NRC relays information to an EPA or U.S. Coast Guard On Scene Coordinator (OSC), depending on the location of the incident. After receiving a report, the OSC evaluates the situation and decides if federal emergency response action is necessary. In the case of the Coast Guard, the local Sector will dispatch pollution investigators to do a pre- liminary investigation. Depending on the distance from the unit, the Coast Guard may call you to discuss what you saw or what happened if you are the responsible party. Obviously we recommend you fully cooperate with the Coast Guard pollution investiga- tors. Minor spills where the source is readily apparent are normally adjudi- cated through the Notice of Violation