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Memorandum of Understanding Between USCG, EPA, and CNCS for Volunteer Management During Oil Spills

This memorandum establishes a collaborative framework between the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) for the effective use of volunteers during oil spill incidents. It outlines the responsibilities of each agency in managing volunteer efforts and provides guidelines for establishing a volunteer management program. Through this MOU, the agencies aim to enhance preparedness and response capabilities by integrating volunteer resources, facilitating training, and ensuring effective communication during emergencies.

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Memorandum of Understanding Between USCG, EPA, and CNCS for Volunteer Management During Oil Spills

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  1. USCG-EPA-CNCSUse of VolunteersMemorandum of Understanding LTJG Leora Saviano, U.S. Coast Guard Office of Incident Management & Preparedness

  2. Topics • Background • Interagency Collaborative Policies • MOU General Information • Provisions • Responsibilities • Status & Implementation

  3. Background • ISPR recommendations and the creation of the NRT Volunteer Workgroup • Interagency collaboration efforts include: • Outlining Use of Volunteers During Oil Spills through an NRT Technical Assistance Document (“TAD”) • Establish a collaborative relationship between USCG/EPA FOSCs and CNCS through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

  4. MOU General Information • Establishes connection between incident leadership needing assistance managing volunteers, and the agency with volunteer management expertise. • Describes responsibilities of each agency in developing/supporting an unaffiliated volunteer management program. • Takes effect upon request of USCG or EPA FOSC following a spill.

  5. Responsibilities • USCG/EPA: • Develop & support an unaffiliated volunteer management program. • Identify & include CNCS in training & exercises. • Request CNCS assistance following an incident. • Facilitate payment of appropriate costs through OSLTF or Interagency Agreements.

  6. Status & Implementation • Signatories USCG, EPA, CNCS. • Finalized, in final approval process. • NRT implementation is final step. • Language and policies can be adapted for use with other agencies. • Parties to review annually to assess implementation and make revisions.

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