Nonmechanical response options include the use of dispersants, in-situ burning and bioremediation. Prior to the use of any non-mechanical response options, applicable permits and permissions must be obtained from the appropriate regulatory agencies.
Permit checklists can be accessed via the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation Permit Tools website here.
Access Permit Application Check Lists can be accessed by clicking these links In Situ Burning and Dispersant Use Checklist.
SEAPRO does not currently plan to use nonmechanical response options.
State of Alaska regulations under 18 AAC 75.425 specify that the following information be included within the Non-Mechanical Response section of a plan:
"If applicable, a description of actions to be taken to obtain the necessary permits and approvals to initiate dispersant application, in situ burning or other nonmechanical response methods, the basis for determining the conditions or circumstances under which these options will be used, and how the nonmechanical response techniques will be implemented, including a description of all required equipment and personnel.” (18 AAC 75.425(e)(1)(G))
ADEC Oil Discharge Prevention and Contingency Plan Application and Review Guidelines provide, in part, the following information regarding required contents of this section:
"The Department evaluates the ability of an applicant to meet the appropriate RPS by considering mechanical response capability (i.e., booms, skimmers, pumps, and other oil recovery resources) only. The plan holder is not required to plan for non-mechanical response; however, if it is proposed as an option, non-mechanical response procedures must be included in this section of the plan.
Procedures to initiate nonmechanical response, and equipment and resources available, must be described. If a contractor is to be used, contact numbers must be given.
Approval by ADEC and the Alaska Regional Response Team is necessary for both in situ burning and dispersant use.”