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Stranding Network and Facility Requirements Wildlife Operation plans should include (where available and appropriate) properly trained regional Stranding Network Participants because of their experience with live animal stranding response and rehabilitation for the local area. In order for Stranding Network Participants to contribute during wildlife response, they must hold a Stranding Agreement or Letter of Authorization (MMPA, Section 112(c)) with NMFS/FWS and have received specific oil spill training and meet facility requirements for oiled marine mammal rehabilitation. NOAA Fisheries, Office of Protected Resources, may include oil spill response authorization in the Stranding Agreement with the Participant when it is determined that the Stranding Network Participant meets these criteria. Authorized marine mammal rehabilitation organizations should make efforts to become engaged in the development of their Area Contingency Plans to ensure their involvement during oil spill response. Criteria for Evaluating Marine Mammal Rehabilitation Groups The following criteria can be used when considering and evaluating marine mammal rehabilitators for conducting oil spill response. Holds all necessary permits, Stranding Agreements (NMFS) and Letter of Authorizations (FWS) for marine mammal stranding and response activities. Experience in the capture, treatment, and care of oiled marine mammals Knowledge of conducting marine mammal response activities within an Incident Command System structure including appropriate communication and notification procedures Sufficiently trained (health/safety and animal care), equipped, and experienced supervisory staff Ability to train and equip personnel and volunteers for marine mammal response during an emergency oil spill response Ability to quickly mobilize to perform marine mammal capture, field evaluation, stabilization and transport (including to remote locations if necessary) Access to appropriate facilities for treating and housing oiled marine mammals (including adequate animal care, hazardous waste, and personnel infrastructure) o Ability to establish and operate marine mammal intake, holding, and isolation areas within 12-24 hours of wildlife response activation. 4/10/2006 Draf t 8
MARINE MAMMAL OIL SPILL RESPONSE GUIDELINES o Ability to establish and operate marine mammal cleaning and pre-release areas within 72 hours of wildlife response activation. Agreement with a licensed veterinarian experienced in the treatment of oiled marine mammals to provide necessary medical care Use of best practices as outlined in the remainder of this document Facility Requirements for Marine Mammal Oil Spill Rehabilitation General Considerations The size of the spill, its location, and the number and species of animals oiled will help determine the type and location of a facility that can meet the required need. Not all spill responses will be in the vicinity of a permanent rehabilitation facility. Temporary facilities that can care for oiled marine mammals in the short or long-term can be established in local, fixed structures, or mobile units can be brought to a spill location to set up as a temporary facility. However, it is critical that spill responders and pre-spill planners recognize the degree of effort, the unique requirements of oiled wildlife care and the complexity required to implement and establish an adequate facility. Pre-spill planning is strongly encouraged to achieve wildlife response systems that will adequately address the needs of small as well as large rescue efforts as rapidly as possible during a spill. There are published standards for the design of facilities housing marine mammals in captivity. In the United States, these standards are published by the Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS, www.aphis.usda.gov/ac/cfr/9cfr3.html) and are a requirement for facilities that wish to display animals to the public. They include such items as haul-out requirements, pool size and depth, water quality, number of animals to be kept in a particular environment, and strict standards for food preparation areas and medications. The USDA standards are useful guidelines but may not be appropriate for animals that require constant medical attention and handling, or for facilities that only keep animals for a short period of time. NMFS is in the process of developing specific marine mammal rehabilitation facility guidelines (NMFS/FWS Best Practices for Marine Mammal Stranding Response, Rehabilitation, and Release: Pinniped and Cetacean Rehabilitation Facility Guidelines). Facility design for rehabilitation centers is an ongoing area of study and no perfect facilities exist to suit all needs for each species and age class of marine mammal. Notwithstanding, certain principles should be kept in mind when designing an oil spill response facility or when attempting to house oiled marine mammals in an existing facility (Davis and Davis, 1995). An ideal facility should include: intake/physical exam/evidence processing area; a veterinary hospital with isolation capabilities; indoor wildlife housing/caging areas; food storage and preparation facilities; animal washing and rinsing areas; drying areas; outdoor pool and pen areas; pathology facilities; volunteer training and eating areas (with restrooms); administrative offices with multiple phone/fax lines and conference space; storage; and access to a large parking area. Minimizing stressors is an important aspect of creating a good rehabilitation environment. Specific animal needs must be taken into account when trying to provide adequate housing for animals during an oil spill. These needs may be affected by such factors as the animal's species, age, physical condition, degree of oiling, and nature of the product with which it was oiled. 4/10/2006 Draf t 9
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