Modernization of Special Monitoring of Applied Response Technologies (SMART) Technology and Methods - 2014.

摘要

The Special Monitoring of Advanced Response Technologies (SMART) Protocol was developed to oversee oil dispersant application and in-situ burning during response incidents. The USCG Research and Development Center examined the use of the SMART Protocol at four major response incidents between 1999 and 2010 to identify future improvements in the areas of policy, training, and new technology. The review focused on four incidents: * M/V New Carissa Grounding, 1999 (in-situ burning) * Eugene Island Pipeline Spill, 2009 (dispersant) * T/V Krymsk Oil Spill, 2009 (dispersant) * Deep Water Horizon Blowout, 2010 (dispersant and in-situ burning) We evaluated the effectiveness of the SMART Protocol through interviews with stakeholders and other subject matter experts. Where possible, we interviewed the Federal On-Scene Coordinators and NOAA Scientific Support Coordinators who led the responses, and other parties involved in the responses. We also reviewed agency reports, and discussed equipment use and performance with SMART team personnel and vendors. This review examines SMART team activities, incident commander assessments of the protocol's effectiveness, identifies SMART Protocol capability gaps, and identifies solutions for resolving those gaps. The report recommends modifications to USCG policies, training, and technology to improve the SMART Program's future performance.