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4. Develop a logistics and support capability for incident management system that: • May include standing/expedient contracts, especially for sampling and analytical services, as well as data management. • Obtains facilities and other support resources. • Includes resource management and contracts in the development. • Include processes for intra and inter-agency coordination.

5. Develop agreements and processes for the emerging data generation and management mission including: • Developing methods and demonstrating a commitment to plan (identify data monitoring objectives, sampling and analytic methods, and benchmarks). • Ensure the process/system is flexible and could include external contributors and users. Define users and contributors.

6. Need a corporate philosophy on how to manage expectations in a crisis (internally outside of Region 2 emergency responders and externally). Consider: • Expectations of elected officials and the public • Part of incident management system specific to health and well-being

7. Develop a crisis management plan. SOPS, COOP, should address all issue categories • Mechanism for elevating to Incident of National Significance • Separate policy and communications priorities from operational priorities • Establish protocol for continuing response if local/State counterparts are unavailable for any reason • Inventory of regional resources • Expedited contract authorities

8. Clearly identity scope and boundaries of work within authorities and expertise, (e.g. logistical tasks) (e.g. accept only Mission Assignment with authority?)

Educate Region 2, EPA Headquarters, and other Federal and State agencies about scope, boundaries and authorities with emphasis on the relationship between the Stafford Act, FRP, NCP and ICS. Manage expectations Establish and maintain relationships and contacts

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