Response Oil Assay
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Response Oil Assay
*Post-Workshop 4 Working Groups continued this effort. For more information on these Working Groups see the Working Group page>>
The workshop is made possible through NOAA's Office of Response & Restoration (OR&R) via funding from Canada Oceans Protection Plan’s Multi-Partner Oil Spill Research Initiative (MPRI) and hosted by the Coastal Response Research Center, University of New Hampshire.
Goal of workshop:
NOAA ERD is in the process of developing software and collecting data for a new database of oil physico-chemical properties to support oil spill response decision-making. The primary goal of the database is to provide information that is useful for the response phase of a spill. We envision that the database would be used primarily for response, response planning, and environmental impact analysis. Secondarily, it could be useful for injury assessment, particularly in the initial phase. It could provide a basis for forensic analysis -- identifying “mystery spills”. Finally, the data could support oil spill research.
During this workshop, we hope to accomplish two main goals:
- Identify the set of properties that should be included in a database record
- Work toward defining a recommended set of measurement protocols for the properties identified above (the Response Oil Assay)
- Discuss methods for measuring physico-chemical properties in a consistent way across labs
- Discuss methods for weathering oil in a controlled setting (e.g. lab or mesocosm)
The first goal will be the focus of Day 1. We will first focus on the questions that need to be answered as part of various aspects of oil spill response, assessment, and planning, and then compile a list of physico-chemical properties of fresh and weathered oils which help address the questions raised, and that can be measured before a spill occurs. As part of the discussion, we will start defining the minimum set of data required for multiple types of database records, which could be geared towards different use cases.
The second goal will be the focus of Day 2. We will discuss the analytical methods currently used by various labs to measure the physico-chemical properties of oil, and consider the merits of different methods for artificially weathering oil in a controlled setting such as a lab or mesocosm. We will also discuss methods for lab measurements of environmental behaviors of oils, such as evaporation and emulsification, and consider how these measurements in controlled settings can help us understand the behavior of oil in the field.
Agenda here>>
Participants here>> (revised post workshop)
Resources
PRIORITY ADDITIONS TO THE ADIOS DATABASE, Laura M. Basirico, Louisiana State University, April 2020. (After analysis of the database, it was determined as suite of crude oil and refined products were necessary to contribute to the robustness of the database.)
GAP ANALYSIS OF THE ADIOS OIL LIBRARY, Laura M. Basirico, Louisiana State University, January 2020.
Ipieica/IOGP oil characterization guidance
Oil Property Sheet (Chevron)
Oil Property Summary Sheet (ECCC)
Presentations
Welcome Background, Nancy Kinner
Workshop Goals, Dalina Thrift-Viveros
Emergency Response Key Questions, Doug Helton
Response Modeling Key Questions, Chris Barker
Preliminary Injury Assessment Key Questions, Sarah Allan
Oil Spill Risk Assessment Key Questions, Matt Horn
Oil Forensics Key Questions, Ed Overton
Panelists:
Dalina Thrift-Viveros, NOAA OR&R ERD
Per Daling, SINTEF
Julien Guypmarch, CEDRE
Anusha Dissanayake, RPS Group
Lyman Young, Consultant
Sam Arey, ExxonMobil
Victoria Broje, Shell
ADIOS Database Gaps Analysis, Laura Basirico, LSU
Summary of Lab Protocols Survey Results, Dalina Thrift-Viveros
Panelists:
Bruce Hollebone, Environment Climate Change Canada
Lyman Young, Consultant
David Cooper, SL Ross Environmental Research Ltd
Julien Guyomarch, CEDRE
Per Daling, SINTEF
Heather Dettman, Natural Resources Canada
Tim Nedwed, ExxonMobil
The Proxy Problem, Steve Jones, NOEE OR&R ERD
Workshop Planning Committee
Nancy Kinner, CRRC
Sarah Allan, NOAA OR&R ARD
Chris Barker, NOAA OR&R ERD
Amanda Bess, Chevron
Carl Childs, NOAA OR&R ERD
Lisa DiPinto, NOA OR&R
Gregory Hall, U.S. Coast Guard Academy
Doug Helton, NOAA OR&R ERD
Bruce Hollebone, Canada
Robert Jones, NOAA OR&R ERD
Dalina Viveros, NOAA OR&R ERD
Venue
NOAA Western Regional Facility (Building 3 - Oceanographer Room)
7600 Sand Point Way
Seattle, WA
A Foreign National Form must be submitted as soon as possible. For more information please visit this NOAA webpage here>>
In order to access the NOAA campus please bring your photo ID. Your name must be on our master sheet of attendees in order to enter the security gate as well as Building 3.
There is plenty of free parking.
Lodging
Silver Cloud Hotel - Seattle University District ($184/federal rate) Group Name: Response Oil Assay
5036 25th Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98105
206.526.5200 or 800.205.6940
Complimentary breakfast, wifi and shuttle to our meeting venue. Onsite parking is available for $15/day.
Please click on the link to make your own lodging reservations:Response Oil Assay
Questions? Please contact Kathy Mandsager.