Term/Acronym
ACP
Alert Stage 1
Alert Stage 2
Alert Stage 3
Alert Stage 4
Alert Stage 5
ALF
CDC
CERCLA
CERT
CHEMTREC
CLMS
COML
COMP
COST
CWA
DHS
DOC
DOCL
DOD
DOE
DOI
DOJ
DOL
DOS
DOT
EMS
EOC
EPA
ERP
Evacuation Phase 1
Evacuation Phase 2
Evacuation Phase 3
FACL
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Area Contingency Plan
A named storm has entered the Caribbean and has a potential to enter
the Gulf and impact the refinery.
A tropical storm/hurricane with the potential to impact the facility within
approximately four days.
A tropical storm/hurricane is approaching and a decision has been made
to begin shutting down units beginning with the HF
Alky.
A tropical storm/hurricane is approaching and the Refinery IMT or the St.
Bernard Parrish has issued an evacuation order for the area.
A tropical storm/hurricane is approaching and non stand-by personnel
have been evacuated from the facility and surrounding area.
After Landfall
Centers for Disease Control (U.S. Federal)
Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation & Liability Act of
1980
Community Emergency Response Team
Chemical Transportation Emergency Center
Claims Specialist
Communications Unit Leader
Compensation/Claims Unit Leader
Cost Unit Leader
Clean Water Act (33 USC 1321)
Department of Homeland Security (U.S. Federal)
Department of Commerce (U.S. Federal)
Documentation Unit Leader
Department of Defense (U.S. Federal)
Department of Energy (U.S. Federal)
Department of Interior (U.S. Federal)
Department of Justice (U.S. Federal)
Department of Labor (U.S. Federal)
Department of State (U.S. Federal)
Department of Transportation (U.S. Federal)
Emergency Medical Services
Emergency Operations Center
Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. Federal)
Emergency Response Plan
Evacuate all non-essential personnel other than regular Process and
Mechanical Staff and Standby Crew. Evacuation timing will be
established by the Refinery Manager.
Evacuate all personnel other than Standby Crew.
Evacuate the Standby Crew.
Facilities Unit Leader
Term/Acronym
FBI
FDUL
FEMA
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Watch
FOSC
FRP
FSC
FWPCA
Gale Warnings
GRP
HRSL
Hurricane
Hurricane Center or
Eye
Hurricane Force
Winds
Hurricane Warning
Hurricane Watch
IAP
IC
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Federal Bureau of Investigation
Food Unit Leader
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Flash flood is imminent; take immediate action.
Flash flood is possible in the area; stay alert.
Federal On-Scene Coordinator
Facility Response Plan
Finance Section Chief
Federal Water Pollution Control Act
Announcement issued when winds of 39-54 miles an hour (34-47 knots)
are expected.
Geographic Response Plan
Human Resource Section Leader (Technical Specialist)
A violent storm with pronounced rotary circulation and constant wind
speed of 74 mph (64 knots) or more. In the Northern hemisphere, winds
in hurricanes blow in a counterclockwise direction around its center. The
size of the storm may range from 1 to 1000 miles in diameter.
Hurricanes are usually accompanied by rain, thunder, lightning, and
possible tornadoes. Water and high winds constitute the hurricane's
greatest threat.
The relatively calm area near the center of the storm. In this area winds
are often light and the sky may be only partly covered by clouds.
Winds of 74 miles per hour (64 knots) or higher.
An announcement issued by the U.S. Weather Bureau when hurricane
conditions are expected in a specified coastal area in 24 hours or less.
Hurricane conditions include winds of at least 74 mph (64 knots) rotating
counterclockwise around the center and/or dangerously high tides and
waves. A warning may describe coastal areas where dangerously high
water or exceptionally high waves are forecast, even though winds may
be less than hurricane force. Actions for protection of life and property
should begin immediately when the warning is issued. Hurricane
warnings are seldom issued more than 24 hours in advance. If the
hurricane’s path is unusual or erratic, the warnings may be issued only a
few hours before the beginning of hurricane conditions.
An announcement issued by the U.S. Weather Bureau when there is a
threat of hurricane conditions within 24-36 hours. A hurricane watch
indicates hurricane conditions are a real possibility, but does not mean
they will happen. When the watch is used, everyone in the area should
listen for advisories and be prepared to act quickly if a hurricane warning
is issued.
Incident Action Plan
Incident Commander
Term/Acronym
ICE
ICS
Impact Time/Landfall
LEMC
LEPC
LNO
LOSC
LSC
MOA
MOU
NEPA
NIMS
NMFS
NOAA
NPFC
NPS
NRC
NRDA
NRF
NRT
NSF
NTSB
NWS
OPA 90
OPBD
ORDM
OSC
OSHA
OSLTF
OSRO
PIO
PLF
PROC
PSC
RCRA
REC
RESL
RP
RRT
SAR
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Immigration and Customs Enforcement (U.S. Federal)
Incident Command System
The time hurricane force winds arrive at the Louisiana coastline. This
time will be provided by the Impact Weather forecast and used as a
trigger point for hurricane plan implementation.
Local Emergency Management Coordinator
Local Emergency Planning Committee
Liaison Officer
Local On-scene Coordinator
Logistics Section Chief
Memorandum of Agreement
Memorandum of Understanding
National Environmental Policy Act (U.S. Federal)
National Incident Management System
National Marine Fisheries Service (U.S. Federal)
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (U.S. Federal)
National Pollution Funds Center (U.S. Federal)
National Park Service (U.S. Federal)
National Response Center (U.S. Federal)
Natural Resource Damage Assessment
National Response Framework
National Response Team (U.S. Federal)
National Strike Force (U.S. Federal)
National Transportation Safety Board (U.S. Federal)
National Weather Service
Oil Pollution Act of 1990
Operations Branch Director
Ordering Manager
On-Scene Coordinator
Operations Section Chief
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund
Oil Spill Response Organization
Public Information Officer
Pre-landfall
Procurement Unit Leader
Planning Section Chief
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
Recovery
Resource Unit Leader
Responsible Party
Regional Response Team
Search and Rescue
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SECM
SERC
Shutdown Logic Based
on Hurricane Force
Winds at Landfall
Shutdown Plan
SITL
Small Craft Cautionary
Statements
SOFR
SOP
SOSC
SPUL
SSC
STAM
Storm Surge
Storm Tide
Storm Warnings
Tornado
Tornado Warning
Tornado Watch
Tropical Depression
Tropical Disturbance
Tropical Storm
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Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986
Security Manager
State Emergency Response Commission
See Figure 7.1
Decisions concerning refinery shutdown and/or
evacuation are based on Hurricane wind speed at landfall with a 50%
probability of hitting the refinery.
A plan indicating the order in which units will be shut down based on
their importance as the storm approaches.
Situation Unit Leader
When a tropical cyclone threatens a coastal area, small craft operators
are advised to remain in port or not to venture into the open sea.
Safety Officer
Standard Operating Procedures
State On-Scene Coordinator
Supply Unit Leader
Scientific Support Coordinator (U.S. Federal)
Staging Area Manager
The onshore rush of sea or lake water caused primarily by the high winds
that are associated with a landfalling hurricane, typhoon, or tropical
cyclone and secondarily by the low pressure of the storm.
The abnormally high water associated with tropical storms or hurricanes
as they approach or move across the coastline. The advisories often
describe the anticipated height above normal tide.
Issued when winds of 55-73 mph (48-63 knots) are expected. Gale and
storm warnings indicate the coastal area affected by the warning, the
time during which the warning will apply, and the expected intensity of
the disturbance. When gale or storm warnings are part of a tropical
cyclone advisory, they may be changed to a hurricane warning if the
storm continues along the coast.
A violent whirling wind accompanied by a funnel-shaped cloud that
progresses in a narrow path over land. These storms follow a very
irregular path, touching down to the ground and rising, then touching
down again. They are generally of short duration.
Issued by the National Weather Service in New Orleans when a tornado
has been sighted in the area.
Issued by the National Weather Service in New Orleans when tornadoes
are expected to develop.
Storm with rotary circulation at the surface, and constant wind speed of
38 mph (33 knots) or more.
A moving area of thunderstorms in the Tropics that maintains its identity
for 24 hours or more.
Storm with distinct rotary circulation at the surface, and constant wind
speed of 39-73 mph (34-63 knots) or more.
Term/Acronym
USA
USACE
USAF
USCG
USDA
USDHHS
USFS
USFWS
USGS
USMC
USN
USPHS
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U.S. Army
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
U.S. Air Force
U.S. Coast Guard
U.S. Department of Agriculture
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
U.S. Forest Service
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
U.S. Geological Survey
U.S. Marine Corps
U.S. Navy
U.S. Public Health Service
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