When cleaning up an oil spill in U.S. waters you must obtain the approval of the Federal On-Scene Coordinator before using which of the following?
β’ Federal On-Scene Coordinator (FOSC) authority during pollution incidents β’ Difference between mechanical recovery methods and chemical treatment methods for oil spills β’ When the use of dispersants/chemical agents is restricted or controlled in U.S. waters
β’ Which of these options would physically remove or absorb oil, and which would chemically change or disperse it? β’ In an emergency spill response, which types of tools can responders usually deploy immediately, and which types need special permission under pollution-control plans? β’ Think about what the National Contingency Plan is most strict about: simple absorbents, or products that are added to the environment and can affect marine life?
β’ Identify which options are purely mechanical or absorbent and which involve chemical action on the oil or water. β’ Recall that the FOSC must approve certain products listed on the EPA Product Schedule before use in U.S. waters. β’ Before choosing, double-check: Which choice clearly represents a chemical product rather than a simple physical material or device?
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