Oil Spill Response for Cultural Resources Professionals - Deadline

Registration Deadline February 15, 2024

This course trains cultural resource professionals to fill the role of a Historic Properties Specialist (HPS) to advise spill responders on how to avoid or mitigate potential impacts to cultural resources such as historic structures, archaeological sites, traditional cultural places and cultural landscapes, and to ensure legally sufficient consultation with stakeholders, including tribes. Emphasizes cooperation with Incident Command staff and other spill responders, effective communication of cultural resource concepts and needs, and response techniques. A workshop format is used to encourage dialog and discussion among participants.

Prerequisites:

Incident Command System (ICS) Training 100 and 200 level courses, available free online at: 

1. Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS 100

2. Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response, ICS-200 

Individuals deployed to the field during a spill incident will also need additional training consisting of 24-hour or 40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) training. Agencies may also have additional training requirements for spill response personnel.

More info and registration page HERE