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Technology
Assessment & Research (TA&R) Program
| Project Number |
613 |
| Date of Summary |
May 15, 2009 |
| Subject |
Development of a Training Package on the Use of Chemical Dispersants for
Ohmsett - The National Oil Spill Response Test Facility |
| Performing Activity |
S.L. Ross Environmental Research Ltd. |
| Principal Investigator |
Dr. Ken Trudel |
| Contracting Agency |
Minerals Management Service |
| Estimated Completion |
Completed |
| Description |
This research project will fill an existing gap in oil spill response in
the United States by providing hands on training in chemical dispersants
for first responders, planners and government agencies by utilizing the
unique capabilities of Ohmsett - The National Oil Spill Response Test
Facility. This project will develop a chemical dispersant training
course to be conducted at Ohmsett that includes practical hands-on
experience with handling, safety, application, monitoring, efficacy and
recovery in breaking wave environments. The contractor will develop
training materials and exercises for conducting the class and will
provide them to MMS in digital and hard copy formats. The Principal Investigator is working with the Ohmsett facility staff
and MMS to develop the course curriculum and training materials. |
| Progress |
The course curriculum has been submitted and approved by MMS. The PI is has
submitted the initial draft of the teaching curriculum and teaching
materials. MMS has provided suggested changes. The PI is developing the
final instructor guide and student handbooks. The course curriculum,
instructors guide and student handbook has been submitted and approved by
MMS. The first dispersant training class was successfully conducted April
27-May 1, 2009 at the Ohmsett facility. This project is complete. |
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