National Pollution Funds Center Update Region 9 Regional

National Pollution Funds Center Update Region 9 Regional Response Team Meeting July 15, 2020 1

Briefing Outline • Fund Balances • COVID-19 Posture • Response Support • OSLTF Access • Potpourri • Questions July 15, 2020 National Pollution Funds Center 2

Fund Balances • OSLTF is at $7 Billion • Highest balance ever • 9 cents per barrel tax is being collected through the end of 2020 • Significant BP penalties coming in through 2033 • OSLTF Emergency Fund is $125 Million • $50 M apportionment will be added October 1 • $100 M advancement into EF is available if needed • We forecast a robust future OSLTF balance • USCG CERCLA Response Funding $307 K July 15, 2020 National Pollution Funds Center 3

NPFC’s COVID-19 Posture • Most of the staff is teleworking • Minimal mission impact (so far) • Slowly returning to office • Case Management, Claims, NRD Claims, and Vessel Certification (COFR) Divisions fully mission capable July 15, 2020 National Pollution Funds Center 4

NPFC’s Current Response Support Posture • We can consult with the Response Community and the RRT 24/7 as always • My team is available to join virtual Incident Management teams as needed • We are able to deploy if necessary • Engage me or your case officer early so that we can tailor our support capabilities to your needs July 15, 2020 National Pollution Funds Center 5

Accessing the OSLTF • CG and EPA FOSCs should still access the OSLTF early in the incident even if the initial Federal response is “virtual” or requires minimal funding • Determine if you have an OPA incident; use CANAPS to get $ • A “small” project is ok to get you started • Discuss potential future funding needs with your NPFC Case Manager and partners July 15, 2020 National Pollution Funds Center 6

Potpourri • We won the hard fought M/T ATHOS I cost recovery case that went to the Supreme Court; we recovered $96 Million. • Taylor Energy – • Sector New Orleans is the FOSC; the Federal Project ceiling is $77 M. • $43 M spent to date. • NPFC is paying to contain and collect the ongoing spill (of 1, 000 gallons a day) at a cost of $1. 5 M per month. • 7 lawsuits in play • M/V Golden Ray – capsized carrier • $7. 5 M Federal Project with Sector Charleston • OPA LOL is $78 M and the RP has already spent over their limit. A very large LOL claim is possible. July 15, 2020 National Pollution Funds Center 7

Where is Greg Buie when I need him? Greg Buie Case Management Division Western States and Pacific Regional Manager CG NATIONAL POLLUTION FUNDS CENTER ATTN GREG BUIE US COAST GUARD STOP 7605 2703 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR AVE SE WASHINGTON DC 20593 -7605 Desk: Fax: Mobile: E-mail: Web: (202) 795 -6073 (202) 372 -8357 (202) 494 -9091 Gregory. W. Buie@uscg. mil https: //www. uscg. mil/npfc 8