INTRODUCTION

The Woods Cross Response Zone WCD Tabletop Exercise (TTX), scheduled for Wednesday, April 24th, 2024, serves as an opportunity for Holly Energy Partners (HEP) 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 a worst case discharge (WCD) oil spill. 

A particular emphasis will be placed upon activities during the “proactive” (Day 2) phase of the response, including preparation of the Incident Action Plan (IAP).  The exercise will feature several meetings and briefings as part of the Operational Period Planning Cycle (Planning “P”).

The scenario has been developed as an opportunity to exercise multiple industry and government response plans and encourage discussion between members of the HEP 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.