INTRODUCTION

The Frontier-Wahsatch Response Zone Worst Case Discharge (WCD) Tabletop Exercise (TTX), scheduled for Wednesday, August 7th, 2024, serves as an opportunity for HF Sinclair Midstream (HFSM) to evaluate emergency response plans, policies, and procedures in response to a pollution incident. 

This functional exercise, conducted under the National Preparedness for Response Exercise Program (NPREP), is designed to appraise response preparedness, specifically focusing upon notifications, command and control, critical decisions, public/environmental protection, and the integration of assets necessary to respond to an oil spill. A particular emphasis will be placed upon activities during the “emergency/reactive phase” of the response, including preparation of the Incident Briefing (ICS-201) forms and Site Safety & Health Plan (ICS-208).

The scenario has been developed as an opportunity to exercise multiple industry and government response plans and encourage discussion between members of the HFSM Incident Management Team (IMT) and response community.  These interactions will provide response personnel with measurable objectives, practical strategies, and effective tactics required to mitigate the impact of the scenario.

The tabletop portion of the exercise will be complemented by an Equipment Deployment Drill (EDD) on Thursday, August 8th.