Elements and Performance Criteria
- Establish context of spill
- Gather intelligence to determine the size and impact of the situation.
- Identify the character and behaviour of the oil spill.
- Consult and involve appropriate advisors in establishing the context of the spill.
- Identify and confirm response objectives.
- Provide accurate, timely and relevant communication about the spill to stakeholders.
- Consider response options to make a decision
- Identify and review available response options to the spill.
- Review strengths and weaknesses of options with appropriate advisors if necessary.
- Determine risk areas and levels of risk.
- Determine and select best response option/s based on critical factors.
- Determine the scale of response to the spill.
- Document decision making processes.
- Implement response