Procedures - CI_16470

http://response.restoration.noaa.gov/oilaids/SMART/SMART.html. The protocols will be

periodically revised by the SMART working group as experience is gained and new

technology is acquired. Any questions or comments on the protocol or recommendations

for improvement should be addressed to Commandant (G-MOR-3).

The Commander, National Strike Force shall ensure the Strike Teams maintain the

capability to carry out the SMART protocols and be able to coordinate the additional

federal resources needed to deploy complete SMART monitoring groups. The Strike

Teams shall be the primary points of contact for providing and coordinating SMART

resources. The National Strike Force, in concert with the District Response Advisory

Teams, shall assist the Federal On-Scene Coordinators in their planning efforts for

SMART. Monitoring requirements in excess of that prescribed by the SMART protocol is

beyond the capability of the National Strike Force. Resources to support additional

Regional Response Team or individual state monitoring requirements will have to be

acquired from other sources or provided by the requesting agency.

Commandant (G-SEC-2) will assist the NSFCC by providing CASREP and MEPALT

support.

FORMS/REPORTS. None.

R. C. North

Assistant Commandant

for Marine Safety and

Evironmental Protection