Abstract
ABSTRACT Since the idea of contingency planning for environmental emergencies became fashionable in the late 1960s, the process by which contingency plans are formulated and promulgated has undergone many refinements. However, contingency planning is all too often accomplished for its own sake, to comply with government regulation or company policy, or to establish a decisionmaking hierarchy so complex it precludes realistic implementation. This paper presents and discusses alternative methods available to personnel responsible for preparing contingency plans. Further, it provides positive guidelines to assist in making contingency plans functional, usable reference publications. The state of the art in the areas of pollution prevention, spill control, and cleanup have been greatly enhanced by experience and innovation on the part of operators and administrators. This paper is not intended to be a “cookbook” solution, but rather, a compilation of input by users. We hope it will close the gap between “planning” and the other areas of environmental practice.
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