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contractors and government departments and is to provide the required
manpower to the OSC.
2.23. Any cleanup operation on shore line beaches shall be the responsibility of
the respective Coastal States of the Eastern Region. Any specific requests from
the local government authority for cleanup and disposal of oil shall be considered
by the RCA to the extent as appropriate and possible.
Disposal of Recovered Oil and Oily Debris
2.24. The OSC /OCA shall coordinate with the state Govt. authorities /State
Pollution Control Boards for disposal of oil debris and waste oil in the vicinity of
locations close to the areas of greater risk for expeditious cleanup. The express
approval of the RCA is to be obtained for the proposed disposal methods
selected by the OSC.
Phase IV A : Termination of oil spill
2.25. On successful completion of oil spill response operation or after the desired
objectives have been achieved, the Regional Coordinating Authority (RCA) shall
terminate the oil spill response operation. The OSC is to ensure that all pollution
response equipment and machinery utilized during the operation are restored to
operational capability and mobilization for future contingency.
Phase V: Record Keeping and Preparation of Claims
2.26. The OSC is to submit the detailed documentation of actions and records
regarding the use of Coast Guard infrastructure, equipment and materials,
manpower and logistics and all other relevant data required for the purpose of
calculation of capitation fees for the complete operation. The OSC is to ensure
accurate and good documentation to facilitate claims submission expeditiously.
2.27. The OSC is to update the EROS-DCP from the lessons learnt during the
contingency operation and render specific recommendations for updating
contingency plans of other field agencies associated with the operation and to
eradicate bottlenecks.
Phase VI : Legal
2.28. Legal action against the owner or master of the vessel or directors /
owners of the company involved in the causes for the oil spill disaster is to be
initiated by the regional Law Officer under the relevant provisions for violations
of statutory national and international legislation. All cases of legal action are to
be duly approved by Coast Guard Headquarters. The details of the complete