OPERATIONAL WORKSITES

The on-site survey of operational worksites should evaluate the following:

• type of strategy (diversion booming, exclusion booming, underflow dam, earthen berm).

• distance downstream (from pipeline crossing).

• property ownership.

• site accessibility (left/right descending bank).

• riverbank profile (steepness, groundcover, vegetative undergrowth, tree cover).

• laydown area (for supplies, portable toilets, tents/canopies).

• boom configuration.

• boom anchoring mechanisms.

• vacuum truck/skimmer positioning.

• equipment/supply requirements (type and quantity).

• personnel requirements (qualifications and number).

• safety concerns/site hazards.

• environmental considerations.

• wildlife observations.

• community exposures.

• traffic controls.

• cell phone coverage.

Data should be recorded on Work Plan/Assignment List (ICS-204) (see below).

STAGING AREAS

The on-site survey of potential staging areas should evaluate the following:

• property ownership.

• acreage.

• parking availability (# of parking spaces).

• surface type.

• traffic flow pattern (ingress/egress points, turnarounds).

• safety concerns/site hazards.

• off-site drainage patterns.

• environmental factors (noise, dust, shade).

• community-related issues (nearby residences, businesses, schools, hospitals).

• utility connections (electricity, water).

• lighting.

• office/warehouse space.

• potential costs.

• cell phone coverage.

A site diagram should also be generated (refer to example below).