Reference Library


Incident Management and Response Guidance


The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation hosts the References and Tools page. This page is a catalog of resources helpful for incident response or background information useful in preparing for a response. The References and Tools page is divided into sections according to the Alaska Area Contingency Plans and subject matter. Fundamental response incident management and response guidelines are listed below:

Endangered Species Act, Section 7 Consultation Documents


International Agreements and Joint Plans


  • Canadian Coast Guard- USCG Joint Marine Pollution Contingency Plan, a joint contingency plan and treaty between the U.S. and Canada for transboundary oil spills in the USCG area of responsibility.
  • CANUS Dix Annex to the Canada Coast Guard-USCG Marine Pollution Contingency Plan for the marine boundary area at Alaska/US at Dixon Entrance and Canada.
  • CANUSWest Annex to the Canada-United States Joint Inland Pollution Contingency Plan for the boundary area, additional information is available at the CANUSWest website.
  • CANUSWest North Annex to the Canada-United States Joint Inland Pollution Contingency Plan for the boundary area at Alaska/US and Canada.

ARRT Work Group/Task Force/Committee Documents


Technical Documents and References



Papers on Reporting on the Biodegradation and Toxicity of Chemically Dispersed Oil, referenced at ARRT Meetings:

ARRT Governance