Enclosure (2) to COMDTINST 16000.27
(b) ESF 3 Public Works and Engineering.
1. DoD/U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is designated as the coordinator for ESF #3.
2. As a support agency, the Coast Guard may be called upon to coordinate the marking
and removal of obstructions declared to be hazards to navigation and provide
assistance in debris and contaminated debris management activities when debris or
runoff impact navigable waters. This includes coordinating and/or providing
resources, assessments, expertise, technical assistance, monitoring, and other
appropriate support.
(c) ESF 4 Firefighting.
1. The Department of Agriculture/Forest Service is the primary agency for ESF4.
Staffing for this ESF would be provided by DHS.
2. The Coast Guard provides support for marine firefighting incidents. Marine
firefighting support includes USCG resources, technical expertise, as well as
implementing a port's Marine Fire Fighting Contingency Plan.
3. This support would be operational in nature in that any Coast Guard support would
most likely be immediately requested of the MSO or Sector. No ESF staffing is
expected.
(d) ESF 8 Public Health and Medical Services. The Department of Health and Human
Services is the primary agency for ESF8. DHS, through ESF1, identifies and arranges
for the use of Coast Guard aircraft and other assets in providing urgent airlift and other
transportation support. No direct ESF staffing is expected. Requests for USCG assets
should be made through the cognizant District Commander.
(e) ESF 9 Urban Search and Rescue.
1. DHS/FEMA is the primary agency for ESF9.
2. The USCG assists in water rescue in areas of inundation and provides aircraft and
boat assets. In the event the incident involves damaged buildings with hazardous
materials or hazardous environments, the National Strike Force (NSF) may be
requested in support of this ESF, or through ESF10, if activated.
3. In cases of widespread flooding where this ESF has been established and long-term
Coast Guard support of the operation is envisioned, the cognizant District should
directly staff this ESF (most likely collocated with the JFO).
(f) ESF10 Oil and Hazardous Materials Response.
1. ESF10-lead is based on EPA and USCG FOSC jurisdictions, which are delineated in
Regional and Area Contingency Plans.
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