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1 2019 GYPSY MOTH SLOW THE SPREAD MATING DISRUPTION PROJECT AVIATION SAFETY AND MANAGEMENT PLAN IN COMPLIANCE WITH CONTRACT # AG-56A1-C-17-0002
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2019 GYPSY MOTH SLOW THE SPREAD MATING DISRUPTION
PROJECT AVIATION SAFETY AND MANAGEMENT PLAN
IN COMPLIANCE WITH CONTRACT # AG-56A1-C-17-0002
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Contents
Project Aviation Safety Plan (PASP) ......................................................................................................... 3
PROJECT DESCRIPTION........................................................................................................................... 4
BASES OF OPERATION ............................................................................................................................ 7
PROJECT AVIATION SAFETY PLAN BRIEFING ......................................................................................... 10
Project Maps........................................................................................................................................... 12
MISHAP RESPONSE PLAN ..................................................................................................................... 23
Hazard .................................................................................................................................................... 26
JOB HAZARD ANALYSIS .......................................................................................................................... 41
OPERATIONS .......................................................................................................................................... 42
2019 ORGANIZATION CHART................................................................................................................ 45
OPERATIONS PERSONNEL ...................................................................................................................... 51
PROJECT SAFETY REQUIREMENTS & PROJECT SECURITY PLAN ............................................................. 53
PROJECT AND AIRCRAFT MANAGEMENT SECURITY PLAN ................................................................... 55
AIRFIELD AND AIRCRAFT SECURITY CIRCULAR .................................................................................... 59
2019 STATE EMERGENCY CALL NUMBERS ............................................................................................. 66
APPLICATION LABELS ............................................................................................................................. 67
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Project Aviation Safety Plan (PASP) 2019 Gypsy Moth Slow the Spread Mating Disruption
State, Private, Federal lands in R9 and R8
Mission: Aerial Application Project Name: Gypsy Moth Slow the Spread Mating Disruption
Unit: FHP-R9, R8 Fixed Wing
Anticipated Project Date: June 1 – August 1, 2019
Project Plan Prepared by:
/s/ Laurel Haavik /s/ Tom Coleman
Title: Entomologist, FHP-R9 Entomologist, FHP-R8
Date:
3/22/2019 3/22/2019
Project Plan Reviewed by: Robert Madill
Title: R9 Regional Aviation Officer Date:
Project Plan Reviewed by: Jerry Perry
Title: R8 Regional Aviation Officer Date:
Project Plan Approved by: Kathleen Atkinson
Title: R9 Regional Forester Date:
Project Plan Approved by: Ken Arney
Title: R8 Regional Forester Date:
Final Risk Assessment Value (see page 8): One hazard remained high risk after standard and local mitigation. Due to the nature and complexity of aerial application, some hazards will always remain high regardless of mitigation.
Prepared By: Tom Coleman, Laurel Haavik
Date: 3/22/2019
Operation Approved By: George (Nick) Hough
Title: R9 Aviation Safety Mgr. Date:
Operation Approved By: James Keyes
Title: R8 Aviation Safety Mgr. Date:
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Project Description This project will include 5 Air Tractor aircraft that are designed and built for aerial application and 3 Cessna aircraft for flight following and communications. All aircraft will be operated by Al’s Aerial Spraying in compliance with FAA Part 137 or Part 135 Operations (as applicable) and with contract specifications (Contract No. AG-56A1-C-17-0002). The mission is to aerially apply mating disruptants (a pesticide) to slow the spread of the gypsy moth. The aircraft have been contracted to apply SPLAT GMO to approximately 248,877 acres in the states of Virginia, North Carolina, Ohio, Indiana, Iowa, and Wisconsin. The majority of the acres are non-federal lands but there is some federal acreage on two National Forests (the Wayne in Ohio and the George Washington and Jefferson in Virginia) and the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway in WI. The contract is implemented as a service to the states that partner with FS in USDA’s program to Slow the Spread of the gypsy moth (STS). Applications are timed to occur just prior to the emergence and flight of the adult male gypsy moths starting in early June in the south and finishing in late July in Wisconsin. The cloud of pheromone released by the mating disruptants prevents the males from finding or mating with the females; thus suppressing or eliminating the population. Work will start in early June (North Carolina) and should be completed by August 1 in northern Wisconsin.
Justification for Aircraft Use: Application of pesticides to 248,877 acres across 6 states utilizing any method other than aerial application would not be operationally feasible in the narrow biological window available for treatment. Additionally, ground applications would be cost prohibitive, less effective and require the hiring, training and licensing of hundreds of temporary personnel.
General Location/Description: See attached maps. Due to the complexity and scale of this project (55 treatment blocks scattered across 6 states), aerial hazards are not included on these maps. These maps are to provide the PASP reviewers with the general location of the treatment blocks in each state. More detailed maps can be found in the STS map library at http://www.gmsts.org/library.html.
The Project Manager/COR will conduct safety meetings for all project personnel in each state prior to the start of treatment activities. The cooperating state agency prepares maps showing each treatment block and any hazards associated with spraying of the block. All hazard maps are reviewed by the COR, state agency personnel, and contractor prior to starting work. It is also the responsibility of each pilot in command to perform reconnaissance of the spray blocks prior to treatment to become familiar with the boundaries, terrain, and hazards (Contract Specifications, exhibit 13, pg. 36).
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APPLICATION AIRCRAFT INFORMATION
Vendor: Al’s Aerial Spraying, Ovid, MI Phone: 989-834-5067 Cell: 517-331-7278
Type of Flight: Aerial Application Desired Make/Model: Air Tractor Aircraft N#: N444AS N445MS N444MS N144KS N1025A N7307T
Make/Model: AT 400 AT 502B AT 400 AT 400 AT 502 AT 400
Aircraft Color: AT yellow AT yellow AT yellow AT yellow AT yellow AT yellow
Aircraft carded: Prior to mission Application Pilot Names: Al Schiffer, Mike Schiffer, Dan Dantuma, Mike Welch, Ronald Evans, Frank Kimmel, Ralph Lutes, Kent Niese
Pilots carded: Yearly, prior to mission, for duration of contract
OBSERVATION AIRCRAFT INFORMATION
Vendor: Al’s Aerial Spraying, Ovid, MI Phone: 989-834-5067 Cell: 517-331-7278
Type of Flight: Aerial Observation Desired Make/Model: Cessna 172/182 Aircraft N#: N42801 N759JM N3343F N8470M
Make/Model: Cessna C-182 Cessna C-182 Cessna C-182 Cessna C-182
Aircraft Color: White with various markings
Aircraft carded: Yearly, prior to mission, for duration of contract Pilot Names: Virgil Williams, Rodney Bodwalk, Raymond Hill, David Folk, Mike Schiffer
Pilots carded: Prior to mission Type of Procurement: Firm, fixed price contract with 4 option years
Charge Code: N/A
Estimated Flight Hours: 450 hours in 2019 (application flight hours + hours flight for observation aircraft)
Estimated Cost: $1.1 million
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SUPERVISION
Project Aviation Manager/COR: Tom Coleman
Contact Number: 828-446-5142 (cell)
Aircraft Manager: Tom Coleman Contact Number: AG-56A1-C-17-0002, OY 2
PARTICIPANTS: Even though personnel listed below are qualified as project aviation managers, Tom Coleman is designated as the project aviation manager. All project personnel are responsible for aviation safety, regardless of the roles/positions assigned.
Name: Laurel Haavik Project Role: Project Aviation Mgr./Contract Inspector Name: Amy Hill Project Role: Project Aviation Mgr./Contract Inspector
Name: State Cooperators Project Role: Ground operations supervisor; public information and coordination of daily operations plan.
CARGO No cargo is carried on the application aircraft during performance of mission. Pesticide carried totals a maximum of 450 lbs. if the disruptant hoppers are loaded to maximum capacity.
Weight: N/A Non Hazardous Materials
PERFORMANCE PLANNING
Load Calculations: All weight/balance calculations are completed by FS Aviation at carding.
FLIGHT FOLLOWING
Radio – observation aircraft will flight follow application aircraft with verbal check-ins every 15 minutes, then relay to project personnel at mobile base (airport). AFF - AFF is required on application and observation aircraft. Contract Inspectors will flight follow with position checks every 15 minutes utilizing AFF as a back-up to radio flight following.
AM Air to Air: 130.650 or 129.70 (back-up) AM Unicom: 122.70
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BASES OF OPERATION
Airport Runway Length (ft) Danville Regional Airport (DAN) Danville, VA
5900X100; asphalt
Mountain Empire Airport (MKJ) Wytheville, VA
5252X75; asphalt
Zanesville Municipal Airport (ZZV) Zanesville, OH
5000X150; asphalt
Fairfield County Airport (LHQ) Lancaster, OH
5004X75; asphalt
Putnam County Airport (OWX) Ottawa, OH
4504X75; asphalt
Albertus Airport (FEP) Ottawa, OH
5504X100; asphalt
Boscobel Airport (OVS) Boscobel, WI
5000X75; asphalt
Prairie Du Chien Municipal Airport (PDC) Prairie Du Chien, WI
5000X75; asphalt
La Crosse Regional Airport (LSE) La Crosse, WI
8742X150; concrete
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU) Eau Claire, WI
8101X150; concrete
Solon Springs Municipal Airport (OLG) Solon Springs, WI
3099X60; asphalt
Burnett County Airport (RZN) Siren, WI
5000X75; asphalt
MILITARY TRAINING ROUTE (MTR) OR MILITARY OPERATING AREA (MOA)
MTRs and MOAs are overlaid on spray block maps that are located in the Contractor and FS work trailer. FS project personnel communicate directly with the military daily to deconflict MTRs or MOAs. Phone numbers, contact person, date, and time are recorded for the project file. Also, military personnel are given the phone number of the FS work trailer if training schedules change. Observation aircraft pilots also check daily with Flight Services for any NOTAMS, DROTAMS, and TFRs.
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PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Type of Operation Personnel Protective Equipment Requirements
Fixed Wing-Low Level Flight Application Pilot: Nomex flight suits, helmets, leather boots, polyamide or aramid gloves per contract specifications (Exhibit 2, page 9)
Justification Statement for Low Level Flights: In order to be effective and to minimize drift, pesticides must be delivered close to their target (i.e., foliage). According to contract specifications (Exhibit 13, page 36), application release height of 100 to 200 feet above treetops will be maintained unless otherwise directed by government personnel to comply with FAA direction or to mitigate impacts to threatened and endangered species.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Procedures: First call to 911. Second call to appropriate USFS Dispatch. Follow Interagency Aviation Mishap Response Guide and Checklist in cooperation with USFS dispatch (See Mishap Response Section)
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STS AVIATION RISK ASSESSMENT (See Risk Assessment Worksheet Section)
STS AVIATION MITIGATION SUMMARY
Pre-Mitigation Hazards
Count of Outcomes Outcome
System
High
Serious
Medium
Low Grand Total
Aircraft 8 15 6 1 30
Environmental 17 11 5 33
Personnel 26 7 5 38
Technology 7 4 7 1 19
Grand Total 58 37 23 2 120
Post Mitigation Hazards
Count of Outcomes Outcome2
System
High
Serious
Medium
Low Grand Total
Aircraft 2 4 20 4 30
Environmental 1 11 18 3 33
Personnel 6 29 3 38
Technology 5 11 3 19
Grand Total 3 26 78 13 120
Post Local Mitigation Hazards
Count of Outcomes Outcome3
System
High
Serious
Medium
Low Grand Total
Aircraft 1 1 19 9 30
Environmental 9 12 12 33
Personnel 1 22 15 38
Technology 2 11 6 19
Grand Total 1 13 64 42 120
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A copy of this briefing page will be submitted to the NA, R8, R9 Aviation Officers within 5 days of the completion of this project.
Briefing Leader: Briefing Date: Time: Location: Discussion Items:
A. Hazard Analysis (as outlined in plan) B. Safety Air Ops (Ground) C. Safety Air Ops (Flight) D. Military Training Routes E. Flight Following F. Frequencies G. Fueling H. Emergency Evacuation Plan I. Authorities J. Weather Considerations K. Airspace Review (TFRs, NOTAMS) L. Other
Attendees Signature and Concurrence
Name Project Responsibility/Role Date
PROJECT AVIATION SAFETY PLAN BRIEFING
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Mission Planning/Preflight Briefing Checklist: Will be reviewed with all participants as part of daily
preflight briefing 1. Chain of command, individual roles and responsibilities are identified to all participants? Yes No NA
2. Project Aviation Safety Plan is approved and signed at the appropriate levels? Yes No NA
3. Is the emergency evacuation plan, helibase crash/rescue plan reviewed? Yes No NA
4. Are communications and flight following established, including repeater tones? Yes No NA
5. Can terrain, altitude, temperature or weather that could have an adverse effect be
mitigated?
Yes No NA
6. Are all aerial hazards identified and known to all participants? Yes No NA
7. Have ground operations hazards and safety been identified to all participants? Yes No NA
8. Have mitigating measures been taken to avoid conflicts with military or civilian aircraft? Yes No NA
9. Have adequate landing areas been identified and or improved to minimum standards? Yes No NA
10. Are all agency personnel qualified for the mission? Yes No NA
11. Are there enough (qualified) agency personnel to accomplish the mission safely? Yes No NA
12. Is the pilot carded and experienced for the mission to be conducted? Yes No NA
13. Will adequate briefings be conducted prior to flight to include Pilot, Passengers and
Dispatch (all participants)?
Yes No NA
14. Are all involved aware that the pilot has the final authority, but if any
passenger/aircrew/ground personnel feels uncomfortable, that they can refuse/curtail the
flight without fear of reprisal?
Yes No NA
15. Is the aircraft capable of performing the mission with a margin of safety? Yes No NA
16. Have manifests of cargo and passengers, load calculations and/or weight & balance
completed?
Yes No NA
17. Is the aircraft properly carded? Yes No NA
18. Do all personnel have the required PPE? Yes No NA
19. Fuel planning, adequate fuel on board, fuel truck location, availability of commercial
fuel?
Yes No NA
20. Remember; maps of areas/sites, handheld radios, cell phones, day/survival packs, sic
sacks
Yes No NA
21. Will the mission be conducted at low levels? (Below 500’ AGL) Yes No NA
22. Can the same objective be achieved by flying above 500’ AGL? Yes No NA
23. Are pilot flight and duty times compromised? Yes No NA
24. Is there an alternative method that would accomplish the mission more safely? Yes No NA
Above items (1-20) checked “NO” and item (22-24) checked “YES” require correction, and /or re-evaluation of flight/mission
before proceeding. Evaluate additional items accordingly. Identify Correction:
Aerial application of pesticides must be done at low levels in order to be effective and reduce off-site drift. Other than use of
highly experienced pilots in aircraft designed and built for the mission, no correction possible
Aircraft/Flight Mgr.
Signature: Date Pilot Signature: Date
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Project Maps
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MISHAP RESPONSE PLAN
FOREST SERVICE DISPATCH AND INTERAGENCY AVIATION MISHAP RESPONSE CONTACTS The plan provides both immediate actions and general instructions to follow in the event of an aviation accident. It is the responsibility of project coordinators to coordinate organizational and local needs through one of the following individuals on the Forest or Geographical Area Coordination Center (GACC) supporting the particular operating area. In most cases the GACC is the Forest Dispatch contact in each state. The following National Forests will be available for support:
Emergency Contact List
STATE NATIONAL FOREST FOREST DISPATCH FOREST MANAGEMENT OFFICE PHONE
CELL PHONE
OH Wayne NF 740.624.2284 740-753-0571
740.516.3535 Dispatcher: OH-OIC Michele Stephens
IN Hoosier NF 812.547.9262 Terry Ceberson (FMO) 812.547.9247
Jackie Contreras (dispatcher) 812-547-9250
Dispatcher: Maggie Schuetter
VA GWNF 540.265.5221 Dan Martin (FMO) 434-423-2002
Dispatcher: Marina Foltz
WI Chequamegon Nicolet NF 715.362.1337 Jim Grant - FMO 715.362.1341 715.493.6934
Dispatcher: Steve Radaj
NC NF of North Carolina 828.257.4264 Steve Little (FFMO)
Fred Mascher – Center Mgr. (828.777.2075 cell)
828.257.4811 828.778.2077
Dispatcher: Diane Hinz
IA no NF George (Nick) Hough 414.297.1068
414.208.7570 Dispatcher: Nick Hough (R-9 Aviation Safety Manager)
1st call: 911 2nd call: FS Dispatch
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Forest Service Regional Aviation Contacts:
Regional Name E-mail Office Cell
R-8 Aviation Officer Jerry Perry [email protected] 770.237.1014 (1014)
478.804.1181
R-8 Aviation Safety Manager
James Keyes [email protected] 404-780-0590
R-9 Aircraft Maint. Safety Insp.
Dave Serena [email protected] 218.827.8228 218.780.9616
R-9 Pilot Insp. TBD
R-9 Aviation Officer Bob Madill [email protected] 414.297.3744 414.207.2224
R-9 Regional Aviation Safety Manager
George (Nick) Hough [email protected] 414.297.1068 414.208.7570
1. Call 911. A lot of details will not be known when you call. You may have to call them back with precise crash coordinates/location if not known right away (chase or other aircraft may not be there yet). Ask if this call will notify the state police. If it does not, call them.
2. Call USFS dispatch for the state you are in. a. Tell then you have called 911. b. Ask about 1-800-4MISHAP – should they call or should I? c. The Forest Dispatch should activate the Interagency Mishap Response Plan (IAMRP), but ask.
3. As soon as possible after calling 911, send someone to the crash site – perhaps a state ground observer, maybe someone at the airport. Have them photograph everything. Have them secure the site until law enforcement or fire arrives. Preserve the scene and remind the contractor that they are not to disturb the wreckage if on site. Also, instruct who goes that there are many hazards at the site – Biohazards (viruses, etc.), toxins (batteries), fire hazards (fuel and oil), pressure vessels (Oxygen containers, tires), mechanical hazards (propellers and sharp edges), and natural environmental hazards (slopes, snakes) that should be considered before acting. Use PPE as recommended (gloves, long sleeves, etc.). Ideally, this PPE is in a kit in the observer’s car. When emergency services (police or fire), arrive at the scene, physical control of the crash site should be turned over to them.
NOTE: Placing calls 1 and 2 (above) will trigger a response from all relevant emergency management agencies (including the FAA and NTSB, if appropriate). After these two calls and sending someone to the site, the remaining activities are notification related (administrative), not for emergency response.
4. Call the USFS. a. NA/R9/R8 aviation contacts: These folks will have a list to be sure that all other necessary actions have been
taken. b. Call Asheville, Morgantown and Minneapolis/St. Paul Field offices c. Call the Contracting Officer
5. The state should contact their pesticide spill/hazmat and/or other relevant agencies.
6. The contractor is to call NTSB at some point soon [See “Mishaps” Exhibit 2 (pages 8-10) of the contract].
7. Document all things about the project to this point. Encourage others to prepare their notes.
8. If other planes are not needed for finding the crash site or for other matters related to the crash, allow application planes to finish loads. This decision should be left up to the pilots and they won’t be forced to continue. After the
Crashed/downed aircraft
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current load, they will probably be grounded for the remainder of the day. A 24 hour safety stand down will almost certainly occur the following day.
1. 15 minute check-in is required, aside from point to point flights or when AFF is used.
2. If check in is missed, call chase. If no luck, try aircraft via radio or phone, or review AFF data.
3. If no response in 30 minutes, call vendor home base, and the FBO of their expected destination. Next, contact the FAA/Lockheed-Martin Flight Service Station and request and Alert Notice (Alnot): 1-800-992-7433, select 1 to talk to “briefer” (expect a call back)
4. Call the USFS.
a. Call USFS dispatch for the state being worked in, or the Forest on which work is being conducted.
b. Call R9/R8 aviation contacts: They will have a list to be sure that all other necessary actions have been taken.
c. Call the Field office that covers the state you are working in. Inform the Field Reps and Unit Aviation Officers.
d. Call the Contracting Officer.
Overdue aircraft
Risk Assessment: STS Aerial Application of Mating Disruptants
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Pre Mitigation Post Mitigation
Sub-system
Hazard
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Additional Local Mitigation
Po
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Val
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System - Aircraft (FHP Aerial Application)
Avionics (for radios
see "Technology" tab)
Unplanned avionics failures (overheating,
faulty wiring, etc.)
Occ
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nal
Mar
gin
al
Med
ium
Have dual communications in the audio panel; users
prepared witch to alternate frequencies; have a spare
radio on site.
Rem
ote
Mar
gin
al
Med
ium
X
Contractor's application and communication/safety aircraft
utilitze at least two Comm radios controlled by an audio
panel. No history of radio problems in past perfromance on
similar FS contracts covering several million acres.
Lo
w
Unavailable or disfunctional emergency
locator (analog ELT systems will be
discontinued affecting most aircraft; not
required for P-137 but may be equipped) Rem
ote
Mar
gin
al
Med
ium
Switch to 406 MHz digital ELT systems before February 1,
2009; require digital ELT in all contracts; recommend ELTs
with real time or satellite flight following functionality
Imp
rob
able
Neg
ligib
le
Low
X
Contactor has 406 MHz digital ELT
Lo
w
Aircraft
Configuration
Emergency landing difficulty with
engine failure < 500' AGL
Rem
ote
Cat
astr
op
hic
Seri
ou
s
Select appropriate aircraft based on project profile
considering risk factors such as maneuverability, glide
distance, emergency landing zone requirements and
potential crash footprint
Imp
rob
able
Cat
astr
op
hic
Med
ium
X
Contractor utilizes third generation, purpose-built, turbine
powered Air Tractor aircraft.
M
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Contract may not accurately specify
application equipment, pesticide
formulation, and rates of application ( EPA,
NEPA & possibly state violations - env.
hazard, double applications, increases in
flight and ferry time)
Imp
rob
able
Neg
ligib
le
Low
Biology to dictate prescription and whether single or
multiple treatments, specify in project design and in
agency and state contracts including nozzle type, rate of
application, pesticide formulation, dose, droplet size,
swath width, and environmental parameters during
application
Imp
rob
able
Neg
ligib
le
Low
X
Contract accurately specifies application systems,
formulations and doses
Lo
w
Reduced visibility if aircraft not purpose
built for aerial application or if using bi-
wing Rem
ote
Cat
astr
op
hic
Seri
ou
s
Contracts use only aircraft designed and built for aerial
application, conduct reconnaissance for aerial hazards
prior to project, recognize bi-wing may not be the best
choice for some applications
Imp
rob
able
Cri
tica
l
Med
ium
X
Contractor utilizes third generation, purpose-built, turbine
powered Air Tractor aircraft with downsloping nose, large side
windows and upper turn windows for maximum visibility
during application. M
ediu
m
Performance
Standards- Fixed
Wing
Insufficient planning considering project
needs and aircraft capabilities (mission
profile, horsepower, etc.) Imp
rob
able
Cat
astr
op
hic
Med
ium
Contract to address minimum requirements: observation
aircraft capable of transporting a minimum payload of
530 pounds on a standard day at sea level and Power
loading not greater than 13.5 pounds, (aircraft with a
power loading greater than
13.5 pounds per horsepower (PPH) must be turbo-
charged), if multi-engine aircraft are used they shall
have 240-horsepower per engine, or more, unless
turbo-charged. Application aircraft must be Turbine
engine powered.
Imp
rob
able
Cri
tica
l
Med
ium
X
Contractor utilizes third generation, purpose-built, turbine
powered Air Tractor aircraft for application and appropriately
powered Cessna 182 for chase.
M
ediu
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Overloading aircraft
Rem
ote
Cat
astr
op
hic
Seri
ou
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Perform load calculations based on weight of pesticide
formulation, weight of fuel and consider distance to
treatment area; download for pilots with minimal
experience
Imp
rob
able
Cat
astr
op
hic
Med
ium
X
Maximum load for the AT-400 or 500 aircraft (400-500 gallons
liquid or 3600-4500 lbs) far exceeds the maximum load the
disruptant hoppers can carry (450 lbs total); thus the aircraft
will never approach its maximum carrying capacity on this
project
Lo
w
High density altitude operations
Rem
ote
Cat
astr
op
hic
Seri
ou
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Match machine to task & environment, monitor weather,
reduce load
Imp
rob
able
Cat
astr
op
hic
Med
ium
X
Same as above
M
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Pre Mitigation Post Mitigation
Sub-system
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No
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Additional Local Mitigation
Po
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Val
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Possibility of fixed wing operating near
stall speeds in downwind
turns/operations in general Freq
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Cat
astr
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hic
Hig
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Brief on heavy load, wind direction &
speed/downwind leg, avoid "high G" turns, pay
attention to winds
Occ
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nal
Cat
astr
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hic
Hig
h
X
Contractor pilots are highly experienced in aerial application
over forested and mountainous terrain (> 5,000 hours).
H
igh
Terrorist or
malicious activity
Aggressive public, verbal or physical
threats (including gun threats) to do
harm Rem
ote
Cat
astr
op
hic
Seri
ou
s
Conduct effective outreach to the public; contact
emergency services (911) and state police to notify of
operations; assign a government Public Information
Officer and defer communications with the press to the
PIO; treat all threats as serious, know and brief on
procedures, have emergency contact information handy,
notify base of operations and pilots; obtain all physical
description info possible without placing self at risk
(name, address, description of person, vehicle and license
plate), follow up IMMEDIATELY with state law
enforcement and demand serious action!
Imp
rob
able
Cri
tica
l
Med
ium
X
State agencies conduct outreach to local officials and the
public prior to the project and again during implementation.
Emergency services (911, local LEO) also notified prior to and
during implementation.
YouTube will be monitored during project in an effort to catch
any threats.
M
ediu
m
Remote, unsecure work areas and service
landings (risk to containment, aircraft,
personnel… theft or damage to
aircraft/equipment… threat to public
safety)
Rem
ote
Cat
astr
op
hic
Seri
ou
s
Adhere to Project Aviation Safety and Security Plans.
Contract addresses security in remote locations, security
plan required for both insecticide & aircraft/support
equipment… prop lock, fuel lock, chain of custody for
insecticide)
Imp
rob
able
Cri
tica
l
Med
ium
X
Contract requires night security. Contractor only uses
municipal airports (fenced) and provides security personnel
during non-working hours
Lo
w
Inspection &
Maintenance Existence of corrosion/fracture in aircraft
components due to weights and chemical
exposure (e.g.. Skids, landing gear, wing
struts/attach fittings)
Rem
ote
Cat
astr
op
hic
Seri
ou
s
Partially mitigated by annual inspections per FAA part 91,
recommend increasing contractual requirement to 100hr
inspections (as in part 135), use only purpose built aircraft,
utilize carding procedures
Imp
rob
able
Cat
astr
op
hic
Med
ium
X
Contractor performs 100 hour inspections and utilizes third
generation, purpose built, turbine powered Air Tractor.
Carding procedures used.
Lo
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Engine malfunction due to unforeseen
failure or insufficient maintenance
Occ
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Cat
astr
op
hic
Hig
h
Utilize electronic engine monitoring technology to
simplify cockpit workload, provide in-flight alerts of
critical exceedance, download data card with
performance history (aids analysis for scheduled or
unscheduled maintenance needs); adhere to FAA
requirements and manufacturer specs, stay current on
ADs and SBs, consider internet subscription for easy
access to daily updates such as through the AD Resource
System (or other) also providing maintenance-related ACs
and STCs
Rem
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Mar
gin
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Med
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Electronic engine monitoring installed on two of contractor
aircraft, contractor has subscription for updates.
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Aging aircraft and/or not identifying
inspecting critical stress points (aerial
application aircraft subject to multiple
cycles and maximizing payloads)
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Require and implement a Structural Health Monitoring
Program approved by the aircraft’s manufacturer. A copy
of the program shall be provided to the CO and agency
aviation inspectors.
Rem
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gin
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Med
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X
Contractor performs 100 hour inspections and utilizes third
generation, purpose built, turbine powered Air Tractor.
M
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Corrosion/fracture of spray tanks,
delivery components leading to leakage,
parts detaching Rem
ote
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Develop monitoring program for spray operations, critical
aircraft components and delivery system
Rem
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Disruptant dispersal systems are thoroughly cleaned each day
at the end of operations
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Insufficient daily cleaning of aircraft to
reduce corrosion (all aircraft)
Rem
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Agency and state contracts require that all equipment
which comes in direct contact with the pesticides must be
kept thoroughly clean and free of residues and foreign
particulate matter, ensure adequate preflight/postflight
inspection, provide for containment of residue in contract
Imp
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gin
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Contractor regularly pressure washes aircraft during
operations, often daily. The insides are cleaned at least three
times annually. The outsides are washed by hand and sponge,
soap, and water several times each season. The disruptants
used on this project are not corrosive
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Unapproved modifications to equipment
or unapproved equipment
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Contracts to require a supplemental Type Certificate (STC)
or FAA field approval
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astr
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Med
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X
Contractor has STCs for their disruptant pods and any other
modifications.
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Contract Aircraft
(common to both
State and Federal
operations = mix of
fixed and rotor wing,
CWN or Exc Use)
Minimally skilled pilots
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Contract requires 1500 hrs minimum for application pilot,
25 hrs in make/model used, 500 hrs experience in aerial
application & 200 hrs experience in typical terrain.
Imp
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Contractor requires 5,000 hours minimum and 2500 hours
aerial application time.
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Using incorrect aircraft type for terrain
(fixed vs. rotor wing)
Occ
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Cat
astr
op
hic
Hig
h
Project planning shall determine the type of aircraft
required, contracts may specify when important to do so.
Establish parameters for a/c type (e.g. some mountainous
terrain may be better suited for helicopter)
Rem
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Cat
astr
op
hic
Seri
ou
s
X
Contractor respectfully submits that given the safety of
turbine helicopter compared to Pratt and Whitney powered
AT, there is never an instance when helicopters are safer. Use
pilot experience and smaller loads to mitigate mountaineous
terrain. M
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Incentive to maximize flight time,
regardless if paid by acre treated or
hours flown Rem
ote
Cat
astr
op
hic
Seri
ou
s
Flight Managers & Project Supervisor need to be involved
in monitoring flight time and duty hours.
Imp
rob
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Neg
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Low
X
Flight hours/duty times for pilots is closely monitored and
enforced. Government personnel follow the same schedule
as contractor, so their duty time is also limited to 14 hours
per day with a mandatory rest day on the 7th day of
operations. Lo
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Operations in densely populated/high
air traffic areas
Pro
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Hig
h
Contractors must file Congested Area Plans with FAA.
Contractors must adhere to FAA requirements (i.e. some
FAA offices require rotor only, others may allow fixed
wing operations). Obtain and familiarize with
manufacturer's glide data. Simulate feather/dump/turn
and glide sequence for proficiency and recording GPS file
to document and aid Plan approval.
Pro
bab
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Mar
gin
al
Seri
ou
s
X
FAA approved congested area plans (CAP) are required. The
Contractor has never been refused approval by FAA.
Contractor has a waiver to use a restricted category aircraft
near congested airways (14 CFR, Part 91.313 (e) 1, 2 and 3)
and an exemption to 14 operations over congested areas (14
CFR Part 137.51 (b) 4) based on the performance data and
safety history of turbine powered ATs. This simplifies and
streamlines the process of getting FAA approval for their
CAPs. M
ediu
m
Last minute contract changes, dropping
portions of blocks increases risk to
operational safety and to the public
Occ
asio
nal
Cat
astr
op
hic
Hig
h
If at all possible, leave the block as planned so flight
pattern and turns are not affaected. Do not edit blocks
the day before treatment.
Rem
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Seri
ou
s
X
SOP for this project includes finalizing all block
boundaries at least 2 weeks before implementation
M
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m
There are no maintenance requirements
'per se' for aircraft operating under FAA
part 137, only the minimum requirements
per FAA part 91 (annual inspection) Pro
bab
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Cat
astr
op
hic
Hig
h
Contract requirements include 100 hr inspection and
established TBO or TBO extension program through FAA
Occ
asio
nal
Cat
astr
op
hic
Hig
h
X
The contractor performs 100 hour inspections, utilizes the FAA
approved MORE TBO extension program and uses third
generation, purpose built turbine powered aircraft.
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Potential for reduced reliability of
reciprocating engines compared to
turbine-powered aircraft
Occ
asio
nal
Cri
tica
l
Seri
ou
s
Turbine-powered aircraft required in contract. (Note: by
design turbine-powered aircraft tend to have more power
and are more reliable, but does not always guarantee
better performance)
Rem
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Cri
tica
l
Med
ium
X
Contractor utilizes third generation, purpose built, turbine
powered AT aircraft for application but chase aircraft are not
turbine powered.
M
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m
Too many or too few aircraft for
production needs/project area,
unsuitable spray platform for mission
profile
Rem
ote
Cat
astr
op
hic
Seri
ou
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Project planning determines type of aircraft and contracts
specify production rates (acres treated per hour) needed
to complete the project.
Rem
ote
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l
Med
ium
X
Contract specifies minimum required production rates for each
project area. Contractor routinely surpasses the required
production rates. The number of aircraft used in each project
area is tailored to the production required to complete that
project area on time.
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No pre-application survey of area prior to
project for aerial hazards
Rem
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Cat
astr
op
hic
Seri
ou
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Contract requirement that all application pilots are
responsible for the reconnaissance of each area
before treatment.
Imp
rob
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Cat
astr
op
hic
Med
ium
X
Observation aircraft pilots also recon each area prior to and
during treatment and remind application pilots of hazards each
time they re-enter a block with a load.
M
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Fuel
Starvation
Occ
asio
nal
Cat
astr
op
hic
Hig
h
Monitor quantity pumped during fueling, monitor flight
time and distance to services
Rem
ote
Cri
tica
l
Med
ium
X
Contractor has two levels of verification. 1) A meter is
installed on the fueling hose, the results of which are given to
the pilot when fueling is complete. A Shadin fuel totalizer is
installed in all cockpits and the pilot compares the two
figures. 2) Second verification through the single point
fuelding system which indicates when a tank has been filled
to the selected level. Loads are calculated after considering
ferry distance. M
ediu
m
Bad fuel (more likely in portable fuel
systems)
Rem
ote
Cri
tica
l
Med
ium
Ensure fuel is tested for type and quality prior to fueling.
Monitor quantity pumped. Ensure fuel filters are changed
as required by manufacturer.
Imp
rob
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tica
l
Med
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X
Conractor only pumps fuel to application aircraft through it's
own fuel filtering and delivery system which is sampled
regularly.
M
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Availability
Sense of urgency & pressure to perform
(pilot, manager, organization)
Occ
asio
nal
Cat
astr
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hic
Hig
h
Involve Supervisor, Program Manager & flight Manager in
all stages of planning and risk assessment.
Rem
ote
Cat
astr
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Seri
ou
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X
Environmental conditions for spraying are relaxed with
disruptants compared to liquid sprays; thus urgency to perform
is decreased. Contractor provides more than adequate
numbers of application aircraft and skilled application pilots to
meet specified production rates.
Program manager/COR will not tolerate performance
pressure to outweigh safety considerations M
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Tendency to over utilize single
vendor/pilot & maximize flight hours due
to limited availability of other aircraft Rem
ote
Cat
astr
op
hic
Seri
ou
s
Flight Managers & Program Manager need to be involved
in flight hour/duty day monitoring. Adhere to contract
specifications regarding flight hour/duty limitations.
Imp
rob
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Cat
astr
op
hic
Med
ium
X
Contractor provides extra aircraft to exceed the production
rates thus limiting the pressure to push duty times. Flight
hours/duty day times are monitored for each pilot and are
discussed daily so pilots can manage their loads to remain
within the duty limitations. M
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System - Environmental (FHP Aerial Application)
Weather / Time of
Day
High wind, high temperatures, low
humidity (pesticide drift)
Freq
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Mar
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temperature & relative humidity, cease operations when
drift conditions exist
Occ
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nal
Mar
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Med
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X
Size of disruptant particles (flakes or SPLAT drops) is large
enough to minimize drift; humidity is not a factor.
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High wind, low humidity, high
temperatures (affect on aircraft
performance) Freq
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Cat
astr
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Hig
h
Contract specifies performance requirements, conduct
load calculations/weight & balance; cease operations
when conditions out of parameter
Rem
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Cat
astr
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Seri
ou
s
X
Max load in pods (450 lbs) is far below what the aircraft is
certified to carry so overloading is not a factor.
M
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m
Thunderstorms, lightening, hail, high
winds
Occ
asio
nal
Cat
astr
op
hic
Hig
h
Suggest pilots utilize on-board, real time weather
program (such as XM weather on Garmin-type GPS);
program managers monitor weather stations provided at
airport office, use observation aircraft to help monitor
weather conditions
Rem
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Cat
astr
op
hic
Seri
ou
s
X
Contractor has installed real time weather on all application
aircraft, mobile base has it's own DTN weather station,
observation pilots monitor weather conditions and program
manager also monitors weather.
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Typically morning operations & in
shadows/glare conditions
Freq
uen
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Cat
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Hig
h
Preflight briefing to raise awareness
Pro
bab
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astr
op
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Hig
h
X
Typical operations start at 6:30 or 7:00 AM well after sunrise
and conclude at 4:00 PM well before sunset. Contractor plans
applications on North/South spray lines whenever possible to
mitigate shadow/glare problems. Se
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Topography or
High Altitude
Turbulence
Freq
uen
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Cri
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l
Hig
h
Time application based on anticipated prevailing winds,
cease operations if unsafe/out of parameter
Rem
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Med
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X
Med
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Terrain - box canyons
Occ
asio
nal
Cat
astr
op
hic
Hig
h
Plan project/treatment block such that application
flight lines allow egress; brief pilot
Rem
ote
Cri
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Med
ium
X
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High Altitude - density altitude
Occ
asio
nal
Cat
astr
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hic
Hig
h
Perform load calculations for departure and
destination
Rem
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X
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Remote Areas or Poor
Road Access
Lack of communications
Pro
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Cat
astr
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Hig
h
Test radio communications prior to project
implementation
Rem
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Cat
astr
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Seri
ou
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X
Contractor aircraft all have a minimum of dual coms with an
audio panel. Communications are checked prior to the
leaving the ground for each load. Occaisional issues with
agency/state ground to ground communications (poor cell
coverage) have been overcome by using observation pilots to
convey messages to ground personnel in blocks.
M
ediu
m
Long response time in event of search and
rescue
Occ
asio
nal
Cat
astr
op
hic
Hig
h
Mishap Response Plan to address search and rescue
procedures, observation aircraft may be used to assist
guiding rescue vehicles/personnel to accident site; utilize
AFF
Rem
ote
Cat
astr
op
hic
Seri
ou
s
X
Contractor utlizes Aventech satellite based real time AFF;
observation aircraft function as "eyes on application aircraft".
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Fuel starvation, proper fuel unavailable
Rem
ote
Cat
astr
op
hic
Seri
ou
s
Monitor flight time/fuel consumption, utilize fuel trucks or
have optional fuel sources identified
Imp
rob
able
Cri
tica
l
Med
ium
X
Contractor aircraft all have single point fueling to ensure
propert amounts are loaded and a shadin fuel flow/totalizer to
maintain accurate awareness of fuel remaining in both time
and quantity. Prior to take-off for each load, the fueler and
pilot check concurence of aircraft fuel added by comparing the
loader meter with the pilot's on board meter. Initial radio
contact with base after take-off confirms fuel on board.
Contractor utilizes their own fuel trucks.
M
ediu
m
Unimproved landing strips or helipads
with poor dust abatement and/or poor
surface condition Rem
ote
Mar
gin
al
Med
ium
Contractor must obtain permission from airport manager,
airstrips must be accessible to vehicles, therefore mostly
utilizing developed airports (may use unimproved landing
strip only in event of emergency).
Imp
rob
able
Mar
gin
al
Med
ium
X
Contractor utlizes only public-use airports with hard
surfaced runways and ramp areas.
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Biological Window
Prioritizing treatment timing based on pest
phenology above safety
Occ
asio
nal
Cat
astr
op
hic
Hig
h
Contract specifications include adequate number of
aircraft to accomplish mission within biological window,
brief daily emphasizing safety over production, adhere to
flight and duty limitations
Rem
ote
Cri
tica
l
Med
ium
X
Contractor provides extra pilots/aircraft to exceed the
production rates thus limiting the pressure to push flight
hours/duty times. Flight hours/duty day times are monitored
for each pilot and are discussed daily so pilots can manage
their loads to remain within the duty limitations.
M
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Airspace
Working within Military Operating Area,
potential mid air collision
Pro
bab
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Cat
astr
op
hic
Hig
h
Contact flight service station or ATC to determine if active
and, if so, may request traffic advisories from the
controlling agency prior to entry; address during
premission planning and briefing
Rem
ote
Cat
astr
op
hic
Seri
ou
s
X
No MOAs within operating areas in 2019; government
personnel coordinate with military to deconflict MTRs
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Working within or proximity to Military
Training Route, potential mid air collision
Pro
bab
le
Cat
astr
op
hic
Hig
h
Address during permission planning and briefing; keep
alert (application aircraft and observation aircraft);
contact flight service station to determine if active and, if
so, request times of scheduled activity, altitudes in use,
actual route width ; not all MTRs are published on
sectionals... obtain copy of AP1B for phone numbers to
military installations and contact schedulers to deconflict
MTR
Rem
ote
Cat
astr
op
hic
Seri
ou
s
X
Government pre-clears all missions that intersect MTRs with
appropriate contacts in AP1B; maps posted in mobile office
showing MTRs with appropriate buffers overlaid on treatment
blocks.
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rio
us
Unable to establish TFR for
applications projects
Pro
bab
le
Cat
astr
op
hic
Hig
h
Post applications projects as NOTAM, remain aware of
potential for other aircraft to enter project area
Rem
ote
Cat
astr
op
hic
Seri
ou
s
X
Observation aircraft constantly monitor the area for other
aircraft traffic and advise/warn application pilots
Se
rio
us
Military training operations distracting
application aircraft
Occ
asio
nal
Cat
astr
op
hic
Hig
h
COR/Project Manager & National Airspace Coordinator to
communicate "training" problem to military, describe
distraction to application operations and risk
Rem
ote
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astr
op
hic
Seri
ou
s
X
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Inability to post NOTAMs due to FAA
office closures and difficulty identifying
contact point Occ
asio
nal
Cat
astr
op
hic
Hig
h
Go to FAA.gov to identify contact and follow procedures
for filing NOTAMs... post aerial application NOTAM
within 3 days of project (also retrieve NOTAMs for your
area ; call 1-800-WX- BRIEF, request to be transferred to
the NOTAM Desk, inform them that 1) you are the
responsible party, 2) give your phone number and that of
your communications base, 3) give operational details
(location, date/timing, duration of work); problems in
filing should be elevated your safety manager and FAA
superiors
Rem
ote
Cat
astr
op
hic
Seri
ou
s
X
Observation pilots are responsible for checking NOTAMS and
DROTAMS prior to daily operations.
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Working in proximity to/or within FTA or
TFR
Rem
ote
Cat
astr
op
hic
Seri
ou
s
Typically avoid, however, Project Manager may request
permission to work within FTA or TFR if possible and
absolutely necessary, coordination between dispatch,
application pilot, and aerial supervision is required;
ability to "XM download" to on board GPS will help with
TFRs.
Rem
ote
Cri
tica
l
Med
ium
X
M
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Restricted Areas (artillery firing, guided
missiles or aerial gunnery)
Rem
ote
Cat
astr
op
hic
Seri
ou
s
Typically avoid, however, if necessary permission to enter
may be coordinated through ATC; know intercept
procedures, reference in contracts/prework and include in
daily briefings.
Rem
ote
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tica
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Med
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X
None of the spray activities will require flight in restricted
areas.
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Prohibited Areas (e.g.. lack of coordination
prior to entering Camp David, White
House, Presidential Ranch…)
Rem
ote
Cat
astr
op
hic
Seri
ou
s
For all intents and purposes "permanently off limits" - try
to avoid.
Rem
ote
Cri
tica
l
Med
ium
X
No spray activities in prohibited areas in 2019
Lo
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Mid Air collision while working within or
crossing Class B, C, D Airspace
Rem
ote
Cat
astr
op
hic
Seri
ou
s
Observation and application aircraft remain aware of
other traffic, pilot request clearance, maintain
communication with ATC or tower as required
Rem
ote
Cat
astr
op
hic
Seri
ou
s
X
Contractor aircraft all have a minimum of dual coms to
facilitate communications with local airports, regardless of the
airspace type. Both application and communications/safety
pilots are high time facilitating the ability to communicate
effectively while flying. Se
rio
us
Airspace in general - near miss/collision in
congested areas
Occ
asio
nal
Cat
astr
op
hic
Hig
h
Communicate with & utilize observation aircraft, ATC,
etc... see and avoid, consider TCAS to warn of
transponding aircraft in proximity to application aircraft
Rem
ote
Cat
astr
op
hic
Seri
ou
s
X
Columbus, OH area - meet with tower personnel at Port
Columbus Int. and OSU airport prior to treatment to
coordinate communications during project activities
Se
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us
Airstrip
Availability,
Condition and
Services
No alternative or suitable landing
location for emergency situations
Pro
bab
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Cat
astr
op
hic
Hig
h
Identify emergency landing zones in advance (fields,
open areas, meadows)
Rem
ote
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tica
l
Med
ium
X
Contractor delineates non-congested areas for off site landings
in every congested area. Google earth photos with these
delineations highlighted are provided to each pilot.
M
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m
No alternative fuel source
Occ
asio
nal
Mar
gin
al
Med
ium
Call FBO/airport ahead of time to determine fuel
availability, use alternate airport or fuel tender
Rem
ote
Cri
tica
l
Med
ium
X
Contractor communicates fuel needs to FBO well in advance of
project and checks again several days before arriving for work.
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One-way landing/departure
Pro
bab
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Mar
gin
al
Seri
ou
s Be aware that preferred approach/departure based on
wind may not be an option, be aware of the potential for
oncoming air traffic Pro
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No windsock at landing zones
Freq
uen
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Mar
gin
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Seri
ou
s Use vegetation (grass, tree tops) as reference; if
available, ground support can call pilot with conditions
prior to landing, hang flagging Rem
ote
Mar
gin
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Med
ium
X
Contractor utilizes only public-use airports with hard surfaced
runways and ramp areas as well as windsocks.
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Effects of prevailing wind
Freq
uen
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Mar
gin
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Seri
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s
Know local conditions, retrieve automated weather
Freq
uen
t
Neg
ligib
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Med
ium
X
Contract aircraft all have Garmin 496's with AWOS weather
data so the pilot can monitor all weather conditions.
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Terrain/
Obstructions
Operations below 500' in either
helicopter or fixed-wing, potential to
impact terrain or obstruction - aerial
application typically 50-200 feet above
tree tops Fr
equ
ent
Cat
astr
op
hic
Hig
h
Contract specifications require FAA part 137-qualified
pilots. Maintain situational awareness, identify emergency
landing zones (fields, open areas, meadows); preflight
briefing, review aerial hazard map, contract specifies
reconnaissance of area prior to treatment
Rem
ote
Cri
tica
l
Med
ium
X
Contractor requires a minimum of 5000 hours of flight time
and 2500 hours of aerial application time for all application
pilots.
M
ediu
m
Animal activity
Potential for serious injury/aircraft damage
from birds
Occ
asio
nal
Cri
tica
l
Seri
ou
s
Know flyways, observation aircraft and ground support
to communicate avian activity if present in area
Rem
ote
Cri
tica
l
Med
ium
X
M
ediu
m
Potential for serious injury/aircraft
damage from wildlife on runway
(common at remote and county airports)
Occ
asio
nal
Cri
tica
l
Seri
ou
s
Ground support to clear runway, communicate activity
to pilot; keep deer away by scattering "Irish Spring" soap
around runway perimeter
Rem
ote
Mar
gin
al
Med
ium
X
M
ediu
m
Containment &
Handling
No spill plan for fuel & chemicals, no
label and SDS for pesticide, no PPE
Rem
ote
Mar
gin
al
Med
ium
Contractor is required to have spill plan, contract requires
spill plan, follow pesticide label regarding PPE
Imp
rob
able
Neg
ligib
le
Low
X
Lo
w
Insufficient cleaning of tanks and delivery
components between projects, when
changing chemicals (env. hazard) Rem
ote
Cri
tica
l
Med
ium
Agency and state contracts require that all tanks and
pesticide delivery systems must be thoroughly cleaned
and free of rust, residues, and particulate matter, such as
grit and sand and will inspect all tanks before they are
filled with insecticide or water.
Imp
rob
able
Mar
gin
al
Med
ium
X
Contractor disruptant dispersal systems are specific to the
product they are designed to carry, thus cross contamination
of chemicals cannot occur. All dispersal systems are cleaned
prior to the contract and cleaned daily during operations.
Lo
w
Human exposure due to treatment
areas not posted
Rem
ote
Mar
gin
al
Med
ium
Treatment areas are posted on public lands only (not
necessary for private landowners requesting treatment),
roads may be closed on public lands at discretion of site
manager
Imp
rob
able
Neg
ligib
le
Low
X
No human healt hazards associated with mating disruptants
that contain the gypsy moth pheromone as the active
ingredient.
Lo
w
System - Personnel (FHP Aerial Application)
Pilot and/or vendor
Minimal local experience/unfamiliar with
area
Freq
uen
t
Cat
astr
op
hic
Hig
h
Preflight briefing, review aerial hazard maps, conduct
reconnaissance flights
Freq
uen
t
Mar
gin
al
Seri
ou
s
X
Contractor is generally familiar with all the project areas
because of work history (1998 to 2017)
M
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m
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Hazard
Like
lih
oo
d
Seve
rity
Ou
tco
me
Mitigation
Like
lih
oo
d
Seve
rity
Ou
tco
me
M
itig
atio
n
Ach
ieve
d
Mit
igat
ion
No
t
Ach
ieve
d
Mit
igat
ion
No
t
Ap
plic
able
Additional Local Mitigation
Po
st M
itig
atio
n
Val
ue
No current State Applicator License
Rem
ote
Mar
gin
al
Med
ium
Contracts require current State Applicator License… obtain
certification within all states where project is planned, be
aware that project may cross state lines
Imp
rob
able
Neg
ligib
le
Low
X
Prior to starting work in each state, state applicator licenses for
pilots and ground support are checked.
Lo
w
Minimal flight hours/mission hours
Occ
asio
nal
Cat
astr
op
hic
Hig
h
Contract specifies number of hours by mission type
(number of hours in typical terrain, number of hours in
make/model), check flight log files & be aware possibility
exists for these to be falsified/unable to verify
Rem
ote
Mar
gin
al
Med
ium
X
Contractor requires a minimum of 5000 hours of flight time
and 2500 hours aerial application time. The firm works to
build a culture of safety allowing each pilot to fly within their
personnal minimums.
M
ediu
m
Inordinate attention to application,
impacting aerial hazards (new hazards
installed often, e.g. cell towers)
Occ
asio
nal
Cat
astr
op
hic
Hig
h
Agency and state contracts provide aerial hazard maps of
known hazards, some states will GPS hazards prior to
project implementation, contract requires "all application
pilots are responsible and required for the reconnaissance
of each area before treatment"
Rem
ote
Cat
astr
op
hic
Seri
ou
s
X
This remains a serious concern because new hazards (e.g.
met towers) can pop up overnight and can be difficult to see
from the air during recon flights.
Se
rio
us
Coerced into uncomfortable situation
Occ
asio
nal
Cat
astr
op
hic
Hig
h
Not all pilots equally skilled, do not pressure into
uncomfortable situations (encourage all to speak up)
Rem
ote
Cat
astr
op
hic
Seri
ou
s
X
Contractor pilots require a minimum of 5000 hours of flight
time and 2500 hours aerial application time. The firm works
to build a culture of safety allowing each pilot to fly within
their personnal minimums. Program manager/COR does not
push for performance. M
ediu
m
Inadequate briefings from Project Manager
Occ
asio
nal
Cri
tica
l
Seri
ou
s
Address in work plan; contract requirement to hold
preseason, premission/daily, postmission briefings
Rem
ote
Mar
gin
al
Med
ium
X
Daily briefings and work planning session conducted in
conjunction with contractor and state
M
ediu
m
Lack of awareness leading to fuel
starvation
Occ
asio
nal
Cat
astr
op
hic
Hig
h
Proper preflight planning, Project Manager & pilot
monitor flight time
Rem
ote
Cat
astr
op
hic
Seri
ou
s
X
Contractor aircraft all have single point fueling to ensure
propert amounts are loaded and a shadin fuel flow/totalizer to
maintain accurate awareness of fuel remaining in both time
and quantity. Prior to take-off for each load, the fueler and
pilot check concurence of aircraft fuel added by comparing the
loader meter with the pilot's on board meter. Initial radio
contact with base after take-off confirms fuel on board
M
ediu
m
Self-medication
Occ
asio
nal
Cat
astr
op
hic
Hig
h
All project personnel to be aware of illness (may be colds
to serious health issue), ask if medicated, know FAA regs
for use of over-the-counter and prescription drugs while
operating equipment
Rem
ote
Cri
tica
l
Med
ium
X
M
ediu
m
Incomplete preflight inspection
Occ
asio
nal
Cat
astr
op
hic
Hig
h
Pilot to utilize preflight check list, FAA requirement
Rem
ote
Cri
tica
l
Med
ium
X
M
ediu
m
Accepting unreasonable risk,
"barnstormer" attitude
Occ
asio
nal
Cat
astr
op
hic
Hig
h
Preflight briefing to establish tone for the day, "aviation
program first, pest management second"
Rem
ote
Cri
tica
l
Med
ium
X
The contractor's firm has a strong culture of safety;
"barnstorming" attitude not tolerated.
M
ediu
m
35
Pre Mitigation Post Mitigation
Sub-system
Hazard
Like
lih
oo
d
Seve
rity
Ou
tco
me
Mitigation
Like
lih
oo
d
Seve
rity
Ou
tco
me
M
itig
atio
n
Ach
ieve
d
Mit
igat
ion
No
t
Ach
ieve
d
Mit
igat
ion
No
t
Ap
plic
able
Additional Local Mitigation
Po
st M
itig
atio
n
Val
ue
Pilot incapacitated
Rem
ote
Cat
astr
op
hic
Seri
ou
s
Contracts specify that pilot may be relieved of duties (in
event of sickness, under influence of alcohol or drugs,
insufficient rest/time off)
Imp
rob
able
Neg
ligib
le
Low
X
Contractor always has alternate pilots listed and carded so
replacement can be made if required. This lowers the
pressure to perform when sick.
Lo
w
Fatigue
Occ
asio
nal
Cat
astr
op
hic
Hig
h
Contract specifies duty limitations and rest periods;
contract specifies contractor not allowed to do other
projects until completing current agency or state project;
assure enough personnel to support aircraft and project
schedule
Rem
ote
Mar
gin
al
Med
ium
X
Contractor provides extra aircraft and ground crew to mitigate
excessive work requirements.
M
ediu
m
Complacency
Occ
asio
nal
Cat
astr
op
hic
Hig
h
Be aware that experienced pilots may tend toward
complacency… conduct morning safety briefings,
retain situational awareness throughout day
Rem
ote
Cri
tica
l
Med
ium
X
Contractor works to maintain a positive culture of safety which
includes candid discussion each day between all members of
the team. This helps keep the safety awareness at a high level.
M
ediu
m
Agency or State
Personnel
Exposure to increased risk by boarding
unauthorized aircraft (FAA part 137 not
carded for personnel transport) Rem
ote
Cri
tica
l
Med
ium
Most fixed-wing application aircraft seat pilot only,
federal and state personnel may not fly in restricted
category (FAA part 137) aircraft
Imp
rob
able
Mar
gin
al
Med
ium
X
Contractor application aircraft seat the pilot only so there is
no risk of agency personnel boarding the application aircraft.
Chase aircraft are Part 135 certified for passenger transport if
needed. Lo
w
Minimal experience with mission type
Pro
bab
le
Cri
tica
l
Hig
h
Include expert aviation and pest management
personnel in project planning, briefing and
implementation; train and mentor new employees
(subordinates and supervisors)
Occ
asio
nal
Cri
tica
l
Seri
ou
s
X
All FS personnel are experienced with this type mission and
current on training for roles on the project. State personnel
are also experienced with this type mission.
M
ediu
m
Undue pressure upon employees or
contractor to perform by Program
Manager/Supervisor Occ
asio
nal
Cat
astr
op
hic
Hig
h
Utilize crew resource management, all are
empowered to stop an unsafe act
Rem
ote
Cri
tica
l
Med
ium
X
Contractor and government safety plans empower each
staff member to come forward with any safety issue.
Program manager/COR will not exert pressure to perform.
"Its just a bug" is the mantra when pressure begins to build.
M
ediu
m
Exposure to risk for personnel if
participating in observation flight
Freq
uen
t
Mar
gin
al
Seri
ou
s
State and federal employees never ride in application
aircraft under FAA part 137 but may in observation aircraft
(federal requirements: pilot carding per FAA part 135,
monitoring personnel on board must be qualified Fixed-
wing Flight Manager or Helicopter Manager); consider
utilizing AFF to monitor operation
Freq
uen
t
Neg
ligib
le
Med
ium
X
Although chase aircraft are Part 135 certified and FS carded to
carry passengers, the project rarely if ever loads a passenger
in these aircraft. Field personnel, AFF and DGPS downlads are
used to monitor operations.
Lo
w
Fatigue (air or ground personnel)
Pro
bab
le
Cat
astr
op
hic
Hig
h
Outline project schedule within the RFP, proposals to
address how intended to meet production
requirements/assure adequte rest, recommend RFP
provide vendor weekly opportunity to specify changes to
state or ageny for review; Positive safety culture will
encourage adequate rest for all, appropriate number of
aircraft assigned to project; Responsibility of Project
Manager to ensure adequate rest for all personnel (crew
resource management)
Rem
ote
Mar
gin
al
Med
ium
X
Flight hours/duty times for pilots is closely monitored and
enforced. Government personnel follow the same schedule
as contractor, so their duty time is also limited to 14 hours
per day with a mandatory rest day on the 7th day of
operations.
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ediu
m
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Pre Mitigation Post Mitigation
Sub-system
Hazard
Like
lih
oo
d
Seve
rity
Ou
tco
me
Mitigation
Like
lih
oo
d
Seve
rity
Ou
tco
me
M
itig
atio
n
Ach
ieve
d
Mit
igat
ion
No
t
Ach
ieve
d
Mit
igat
ion
No
t
Ap
plic
able
Additional Local Mitigation
Po
st M
itig
atio
n
Val
ue
Complacency (air or ground personnel)
Occ
asio
nal
Cri
tica
l
Seri
ou
s
Be aware that experienced project personnel may tend
toward complacency… conduct morning safety briefings,
retain situational awareness throughout day (crew
resource management)
Rem
ote
Mar
gin
al
Med
ium
X
M
ediu
m
Condoning unreasonable risk
Occ
asio
nal
Cat
astr
op
hic
Hig
h
Complete Risk Assessment for each project; preflight
briefing to establish tone for the day, "aviation program
first, pest management second"
Rem
ote
Mar
gin
al
Med
ium
X
M
ediu
m
Training Lack of educational opportunities for
pilots and pilot operators that help
reduce aircraft and drift accidents Rem
ote
Cat
astr
op
hic
Seri
ou
s
Consider including in contract specs that all
application pilots must attend Professional Aerial
Applicator Support System (PAASS) certification
course
Rem
ote
Mar
gin
al
Med
ium
X
Contractor pilots complete at least one PAASS
certification course annually.
Lo
w
Minimal experience in areas with sporadic
application programs (particularly in west,
occasionally in east)
Freq
uen
t
Cat
astr
op
hic
Hig
h
Agency to support and fund aerial application and
safety training for all agency and state personnel,
implement mentoring program, share expertise
across regions
Occ
asio
nal
Mar
gin
al
Med
ium
X
All agency personnel are current on training and have high
experience with application programs
Lo
w
Lack of aviation awareness training and risk
management in general
Freq
uen
t
Cat
astr
op
hic
Hig
h
Consistent with the goals of the Aerial Application Safety
Council, develop and provide aerial application training
program (e.g., ACE training for agency & state personnel)
Occ
asio
nal
Mar
gin
al
Med
ium
X
All agency personnel are current on training and have high
experience with application programs
Lo
w
Flight Following
Personnel (typically
dispatch on FS
contracts, FS land)
Lack of mission understanding and
scheduled activities
Rem
ote
Cri
tica
l
Med
ium
Notify Dispatch of planned activities and provide Project
Aviation Safety Plan (PASP) for Agency contracts and Work
& Safety Plan for any state contracts in proximity to
National Forest
Rem
ote
Mar
gin
al
Med
ium
X
Flight following conducted on site by project personnel
Lo
w
Inconsistent flight following procedures
(for federal projects)
Occ
asio
nal
Cri
tica
l
Seri
ou
s
Agency follow established protocol… address flight
following procedures in PASP/communications plan
Imp
rob
able
Neg
ligib
le
Low
X
Flight following conducted on site by project personnel and
according to procedures outlined in PASP
Lo
w
Dispatch unavailable/inability to
communicate to center
Pro
bab
le
Cat
astr
op
hic
Hig
h
Establish flight following in the field using ground
personnel in treatment area - specify in communication
plan and utilize a combination of communication
methods (e.g., ground to ground, air to ground, cell
phone)
Rem
ote
Cat
astr
op
hic
Seri
ou
s
X
Traditional radio flight following conducted by project
personnel on site at mobile bases. AFF required in
alpplication and chase aircraft and utilized as back-up.
Lo
w
Flight following personnel fatigued or
complacent
Occ
asio
nal
Mar
gin
al
Med
ium
Ensure adequate rest; follow agency protocol for duty
limitations, recommend similar for state contracts
Rem
ote
Mar
gin
al
Med
ium
X
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ediu
m
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Pre Mitigation Post Mitigation
Sub-system
Hazard
Like
lih
oo
d
Seve
rity
Ou
tco
me
Mitigation
Like
lih
oo
d
Seve
rity
Ou
tco
me
M
itig
atio
n
Ach
ieve
d
Mit
igat
ion
No
t
Ach
ieve
d
Mit
igat
ion
No
t
Ap
plic
able
Additional Local Mitigation
Po
st M
itig
atio
n
Val
ue
Poor frequency management/frequency
congestion
Occ
asio
nal
Mar
gin
al
Med
ium
Coordinate with dispatch or communication technicians
to obtain additional frequencies and set up portable
repeaters if necessary
Rem
ote
Mar
gin
al
Med
ium
X
Contractor provides two discrete frequencies to enhance
communications and eliminate congestion.
Lo
w
Lack of staffing on weekends or outside of
flight hours
Occ
asio
nal
Cat
astr
op
hic
Hig
h
Brief dispatch on operational periods, ensure
dispatcher staffing or flight following personnel
Rem
ote
Mar
gin
al
Med
ium
X
Project personnel conduct flight following on site at mobile
bases.
Lo
w
Jurisdictional/boundary awareness and
inability to maintain flight following
Occ
asio
nal
Cri
tica
l
Seri
ou
s
Circulate flight plan to all dispatch centers in project
area, communication plan includes all necessary
frequencies/brief pilot, assure handoff from one center
to next
Rem
ote
Mar
gin
al
Med
ium
X
Project personnel conduct flight following so hand off from
one center to another does not occur
Lo
w
Maintenance
Inspector (aircraft &
support vehicles)
Not current on maintenance issues for
specific aircraft that could lead to
accidents
Occ
asio
nal
Cat
astr
op
hic
Hig
h
Regularly check for new Airworthiness Directives, stay
current on required training
Rem
ote
Cri
tica
l
Med
ium
X
M
ediu
m
Insufficient number of inspectors may lead
to fatigue, complacency, accepting or
transferring unreasonable risk
Occ
asio
nal
Cat
astr
op
hic
Hig
h
Ensure adequate staffing, Project Managers attend aircraft
inspections
Rem
ote
Cri
tica
l
Med
ium
X
Project manager plans to attend carding in 2016
M
ediu
m
Oversight &
Coordination in
General
Lack of mission understanding among
RAOs/RASMs, FAOs, state directors, etc…
Pro
bab
le
Cat
astr
op
hic
Hig
h
Project Managers participate in key aviation or program-
related meetings, industry and user group events to
liaison/promote safety and efficiency; have current unit
aviation management and safety plan with key review
/approval routing for signature
Rem
ote
Cri
tica
l
Med
ium
X
RAOs/RASMs reviewed & approved aviation mgmt plan
M
ediu
m
Lack of trend information helpful in
preventing incidents/accidents
Pro
bab
le
Cri
tica
l
Hig
h
Expand knowledge & how to use SAFECOM system, should
include all agency funded aerial application projects (e.g.,
gypsy moth cooperative suppression projects); periodically
query, review and report any trends
Rem
ote
Cri
tica
l
Med
ium
X
M
ediu
m
Lack of safety awareness and need to
further develop safety culture within
state and federal agencies Pro
bab
le
Cat
astr
op
hic
Hig
h
Encourage initiatives through the Aerial Application Safety
Council that foster interagency safety awareness (e.g.,
through training, presentations at annual meetings, close
coordination with other state and federal aviation staffs)
Rem
ote
Cri
tica
l
Med
ium
X
M
ediu
m
38
Pre Mitigation Post Mitigation
Sub-system
Hazard
Like
lih
oo
d
Seve
rity
Ou
tco
me
Mitigation
Like
lih
oo
d
Seve
rity
Ou
tco
me
M
itig
atio
n
Ach
ieve
d
Mit
igat
ion
No
t
Ach
ieve
d
Mit
igat
ion
No
t
Ap
plic
able
Additional Local Mitigation
Po
st M
itig
atio
n
Val
ue
Lack of (or minimal) interagency
coordination on aerial application projects
that span private, state, and federal lands
Occ
asio
nal
Cat
astr
op
hic
Hig
h
Host annual interagency coordination meetings (e.g.,
Gypsy Moth Program Managers Meeting includes all state
and federal agencies involved with gypsy moth)
Rem
ote
Cri
tica
l
Med
ium
X
This project spans private, state and federal lands and all
parties are briefed, well informed and involved in planning.
Lo
w
Contracting CO, COR/COTR turnover leading to lack of
mission understanding and shortage of
personnel performing oversight
Occ
asio
nal
Cat
astr
op
hic
Hig
h
Include expert aviation and pest management personnel
as COTRs during contract development and
administration; train and mentor new employees (future
CORs, COTRs)
Rem
ote
Cri
tica
l
Med
ium
X
CO has previous contrract experience with pest suppression
contracts, contract specs were reviewed and approved by FS
aviation staff; COR is an expert in pest management with 10+
years experience; Overlap of previous COR and current COR
provided mentorship on this contract
M
ediu
m
Short time frame from contract advertising
to implementation (impacts operating
season, quality of contract, limits
desirable/qualified bidders and awarded
contractor readiness)
Occ
asio
nal
Cat
astr
op
hic
Hig
h
Begin drafting contract early enough to ensure that a
quality contract has been developed, draw highest
number of qualified bidders possible
Rem
ote
Cri
tica
l
Med
ium
X
Contract awarded 3 months prior to implementation
Lo
w
System - Technology (FHP Aerial Application)
AFF Not required in all projects, dispatch
centers do not have visual display of
application aircraft relative to other
aviation operations
Freq
uen
t
Cat
astr
op
hic
Hig
h
Utilize observation aircraft to monitor operations and alert
other aircraft that may approach project area, consider
including AFF requirement in state and agency contracts
Rem
ote
Cat
astr
op
hic
Seri
ou
s
X
AFF will be utilized in all application and chase aircraft and
monitored by project personnel; AFF is in addition to radio
flight following
M
ediu
m
Possible AFF antenna conflicts with
other antenna on aircraft
Rem
ote
Cri
tica
l
Med
ium
Maintain separation between antenna per manufacturer,
check that AFF is working prior to take off
Imp
rob
able
Neg
ligib
le
Low
X
Lo
w
When in use AFF may lead to a false sense
of security if user thinks dispatch always
knows location OR if dispatch thinks all
aircraft are visible Occ
asio
nal
Cat
astr
op
hic
Hig
h
Be aware that all aircraft are not visible to flight following
personnel (not everyone uses AFF) and that AFF is not "air
traffic control" (intended to augment radio
communication); maintain positive radio communication
at all times
Rem
ote
Cri
tica
l
Med
ium
X
M
ediu
m
AFF system failure in aircraft or on ground
at computer
Occ
asio
nal
Cat
astr
op
hic
Hig
h
Always maintain positive radio communication, radio
checks/position reports are still required (may be at
greater time interval, 30 minute checks instead of 15
minute) per communications plan
Rem
ote
Cri
tica
l
Med
ium
X
Standard 15 minute radio check-ins will be maintained on top
of AFF.
Lo
w
Aircraft GPS Application aircraft flying in wrong area
and/or misapplication of pesticide
Occ
asio
nal
Cri
tica
l
Seri
ou
s
State and agency contracts require all application aircraft
have panel-mounted aerial application GPS; contract
requires application aircraft to return to base if GPS
malfunction
Rem
ote
Mar
gin
al
Med
ium
X
Aircraft monitored on AFF
Med
ium
Observation aircraft unable accurately
navigate to specific treatment area(s)
Occ
asio
nal
Cri
tica
l
Seri
ou
s
State and agency contracts require all observation
aircraft have at a minimum handheld GPS and
"...conveniently located for the pilot"
Rem
ote
Mar
gin
al
Med
ium
X
Contractor observation aircraft all have panel mounted GPS;
treatment blocks plotted on FAA sectional maps and
provided to observation pilots. Lo
w
Inexperienced users pay too much
attention to GPS (head in cockpit)
rather than flying the mission Freq
uen
t
Cat
astr
op
hic
Hig
h
Contract requires that application pilots must
demonstrate GPS proficiency (examples of flight files
working in similar operations)
Rem
ote
Cat
astr
op
hic
Seri
ou
s
X
Contractor application pilots are all highly experienced
with and proficient in use of SatLoc DGPS
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Cockpit clutter/loose equipment in
observation aircraft (handheld GPS with
wires for power and external antenna)
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Properly mount antenna, stow handheld GPS and cables
so as not to interfere with flight or utilize yoke- mounted
GPS (if fitted for yoke-mounted GPS and unit is not in use,
remove any protruding brackets that may cause injury)
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Radios
No communications (in general) air-to-
ground, with other aircraft or dispatch
centers Rem
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Med
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FAA radio requirements vary widely (e.g. there may be
no positive radio communication with GA aircraft/there
is no blanket FAA requirement, class E & G airspace only
requires radio where there is a control tower at the
airport), describe communications needs in prospectus
and require through contract, describe in work & safety
plan, list frequencies and how to be used in
communications plan, ALWAYS practice see and avoid
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Pre-flight radio checks each day
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operate
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adjustments
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All contractor aircraft have panel mounted radios within
convenient reach of the pilot. All pilots wear helmets with
speakers and boom mikes with push to talk buttons on the
stick for easy access. Lo
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If not using TCAS: potential for midair
collision
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CRM
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Observation aircraft constantly monitor the area for other
aircraft traffic and advise/warn application pilots
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all other aircraft have functioning
transponders
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transponders, continue practice of "see and avoid", apply
CRM
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If using TCAS: Signal interference,
antenna positioned too close to other
antennas
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Pesticide Delivery
System
Emergency dump valve malfunction
causing load to dump (misapplication of
pesticide)
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Med
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Inspect and assure functioning dump valves for helicopter
& fixed-wing
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misapplication (not aviation hazard)
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delivery components
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Inability to jettison in event of emergency
Rem
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Inspect and assure functioning dump valves for helicopter
& fixed-wing
Rem
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Seri
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X
Maximum load for the aircraft (400-500 gallons liquid or
3600-4500 lbs) far exceeds the load the disruptant hoppers
can carry (450 lbs); thus the aircraft will never approach its
maximum carrying capacity on this project which mitigates
the need to dump in the event of an emergency.
M
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Improper pesticide application rate
Occ
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Mar
gin
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Med
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Agency and state contracts specify all aircraft must be
equipped with an electronic flow metering system and
delivery system must be calibrated prior to project
implementation
Rem
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Mar
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Med
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Contractor application aircraft are calibrated multiple times
each season. Each load provides an additional calibration by
comparing the product loaded with the SATLOC acres applied.
Each pilot has the skills to adjust that calibration between
loads as required. Lo
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JOB HAZARD ANALYSIS
U.S. Department of Agriculture 1. WORK PROJECT/ACTIVITY 2. LOCATION 3. UNIT Forest Service FIXED-WING AIRCRAFT
SAFETY
NC, VA, IN, WI, IA, OH
R-8/R-9 JOB HAZARD ANALYSIS (JHA) 4. NAME OF ANALYST 5. JOB TITLE 6. DATE PREPARED References-FSH 6709.11 and -12
(Instructions on Reverse) LAUREL HAAVIK
ENTOMOLOGIST March 12, 2019 7. TASKS/PROCEDURES 8. HAZARDS 9. ABATEMENT ACTIONS
Engineering Controls * Substitution * Administrative Controls * PPE
GROUND OPERATIONS IN SUPPORT OF THE AERIAL APPLICATION OF MATING DISTRUPTION ON PRIVATE, FEDERAL, STATE LANDS
LACK OF KNOWLEDGE OF FSH 6709-11 AND 6709-12 REGULATIONS
BE FAMILIAR WITH FSH 6709-11 AND FSH 6709-12
* NOISE FROM AIRCRAFT ENGINES AND PUMPS
WEARING HEARING PROTECTION. REQUIRED FOR PILOT AND GROUND PERSONNEL
* PROPELLERS IN MOTION
USE EXTREME CAUTION. RESTRICT ACCESS TO AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY. DO NOT APPROACH AIRCRAFT UNTIL PROPELLER IS STOPPED. ASSURE PILOT RECOGNITION BEFORE APPROACHING AIRCRAFT.
* EYE NJURIES WEAR GOGGLES
*
*
* SMOKING AND OPEN FLAME
SMOKING IS NOT PERMITTED WITHIN 100 FEET OF AIRCRAFT OR FUEL PUMP. USE CAUTION AROUND FUEL. NO OPEN FLAMES
* EYE INJURY FROM DUST AND DEBRIS FROM AIRCRAFT ROTORS
HAVE PERMANENT OR PORTABLE EYEWASH FACILITIES AVAILABLE ON SITE.
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OPERATIONS
This document includes information on project location, administrative organization and responsibilities, pre-spray and spray activities, monitoring activities, public notification and information, and safety and security guidelines.
The aircraft and pilots to be used for application will be supplied by the contractor. The aircraft and pilots to be used for chase will also be supplied by the contractor except in the state of Wisconsin, where WI DNR will provide observation aircraft and pilots. The contractor also provides ground support services that include transporting, mixing, and loading of the insecticides and fueling of aircraft. Operations will be consistent with the specifications in Contract No. AG-56A1-C-17-0002.
The USDA Forest Service (FS), 626 E Wisconsin Ave, Suite 300, Milwaukee, WI 53202 will have overall responsibility for administering the contract. Primary direction and coordination of the project on private, state, and federal lands will come through the state agencies in IN, OH, IA, and WI. Technical support will be provided by USDA-FS personnel located at Asheville, NC; Morgantown, WV; and St. Paul, MN. The agency proposing treatment under the 2017 contract will be responsible for all administrative services related to their project area and personnel. The FS, through designated Contracting Officer's Representative(s) (COR), will oversee the contract implementation in each project area.
Roles & Responsibilities
Government staffing for the project will involve USDA- FS, and State agency personnel. Ground crews necessary to close roads, provide treatment information in agency designated areas, monitor weather conditions, and provide flight following information from the treatment blocks will be provided by each state agency for designated treatment blocks. Duties and responsibilities of project personnel are outlined below. Staffing for this project may include two or more Forest Service persons fulfilling the duties of the following positions:
Contracting Officer (CO) - The Contracting Officer has overall responsibility for the contract.
Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) & Project Aviation Manager - The person acting in this dual capacity will have overall responsibility (ground and air) for conducting the entire project and assisting the contracting officer to ensure that the contractor complies with all contract specifications. This individual plans, organizes, and manages the aviation operations. This person also ensures that the directives outlined in the Project Aviation Safety Plan as well as governing articles found in Forest Service Manual (FSM) 6700 and Forest Service Handbook (FSH) 6709.11 (Health and Safety Code Handbook) are followed. This person will periodically inspect project operations to check compliance with the Safety Plan and be available to the investigation team following any accidents. The COR will also be responsible for base operations that involve communications (ground to air/ground to ground); media; and keeping the Daily Diary (as required by FS policy). It is extremely important to log in all communication checks, events daily by time, phone-radio calls, any actions taken, etc. into the daily log. The COR or Designee is also responsible for conducting daily briefings, assignments, safety briefings, and coordinating the next day’s events with the contractor. The COR also serves as Project Supervisor.
Contract Inspectors – These individuals assist the COR and Project Aviation Manager. They monitor contract performance (track loads and review DGPS files to confirm accurate application on each treatment block), perform flight following, track pilot flight hours / duty times, monitor weather, coordinate with the military to de-conflict
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MTRs and MOAs, act as safety officer(s) and perform other duties as needed during contract implementation.
Forest Dispatch – National Forest dispatch offices will be briefed on the project, provided a copy of this plan and called for assistance in the event of an aviation mishap or accident.
Aviation Management, Assistance, Support, and Responsibilities within the Southern Region, Eastern Region, and Northeastern Area
The land mass covered by this massive project includes three organizations within the Forest Service as well as many States in the eastern United States. This requires a coordinated effort and understanding in regard to who is responsible at any given time during the progress of the project. The following sections identify the specific geographic areas, aviation managers, and their duties regarding the support to this project.
Southern Region (Region 8)
Regional Aviation Officer (RAO) – The RAO provides the project manager with necessary technical and operational support within their authority, to ensure successful mission accomplishment that is within established policies and guidelines.
Regional Aviation Safety Manager (RASM) - The RASM is responsible for providing safety support and recommendations to help ensure a mishap free operation. The RASM will ensure prompt follow-up on all SafeCom reports as well as assisting with initiation of actions associated with emergency mishap response, including mishap investigation support when a mishap occurs in any Southern Regional State Cooperator lands or national forest lands within the Southern Region.
Eastern Region (Region 9)
Regional Aviation Officer (RAO) – The RAO provides the project manager with necessary technical and operational support within their authority, to ensure successful mission accomplishment that is within established policies and guidelines.
Regional Aviation Safety Manager (RASM) - The RASM is responsible for providing safety support and recommendations to help ensure a mishap free operation. The RASM will ensure prompt follow-up on all SafeCom reports as well as assisting with initiation of actions associated with emergency mishap response, including mishap investigation support when a mishap occurs on national forest lands within the Eastern Region.
If an aircraft mishap or fatal accident occurs, the COR will notify the appropriate Forest Service Aviation Safety Officer, the nearest National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) field office, the nearest Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Office, and nearest airport where there is a Fixed Base Operator on site, as soon as possible.
Aircraft & Pilot Inspector - These Inspectors will be responsible for assuring that the contractor's equipment, and personnel meet the specifications of the contract prior to performance and for issuing cards.
State Cooperators - The State Cooperators will serve as Ground Operations Supervisor. They will be responsible for gathering and recording weather measurements from the ground crews, obtaining weather forecasts from the National Weather Service, and relaying weather information to the Project Director. This person will also supervise the area closures, spray block delineation, and inform the local media of closures, times, and dates for treatment areas as well as making determinations of need for an aerial observer.
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Aerial Observers (AO) – States are allowed to put an aerial observer in the Communications/Safety aircraft. Although aerial observers are rarely utilized, they may assist the COR in maintaining records on application, swath overlap, application pilot performance and pilot/aircraft flight time. If needed, they will assist in search and rescue operations. They will also function as aerial airspace observers watching for other aircraft traffic in the airspace to the blocks, over spray blocks, and return to base.
Block Monitors – Block monitors will assist in environmental monitoring, closure of spray areas, communications and other tasks as assigned.
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2019 Organization Chart
Contracting Officer Melissa Johnson
Contracting Officer's Representative (COR)
& Project Aviation Manager Tom Coleman
FS Aviation R8 RAO - Jerry Perry
R8 RASM - Jimmy Keyes
R9 RAO - Bob Madill
R9 RASM - George (Nick) Hough
R9 Aircraft & Pilot Inspectors
Contract Inspectors L. Haavik, A. Hill, D. Leonard
State Cooperators
NC - C. Elder
VA - L. Bradfield
OH - D. Adkins
IN - P. Marshall
WI - C. Foelker
IA - T. Feeley
Forest Dispatch
Block Monitors & Aerial Observers
Contractor
Al's Aerial Spraying
Al Schiffer
Pilots
Ground Crew
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Equipment and Pesticides
Contractor: Al’s Aerial Spraying, LLC (Ovid, MI)
Aircraft - Fixed-wing, turbine powered Air Tractors will be the application aircraft for this project. One observation aircraft (used for communications and safety), Cessna 182 or 172, may follow one or more application aircraft in a project area.
Ground Vehicles – Crew vehicles, mobile bases, fuel trucks and semi-trailers for pesticide storage, spare parts and cleaning supplies will be supplied by the contractor.
Pesticides – Controlled release formulations containing the gypsy moth pheromone are the pesticides to be used on this project. SPLAT-GMO® (ISCA Technologies, Riverside, CA) is a biodegradable amorphouse polymer matrix formulation that releases the pheromone over a period of 11 weeks or longer. It is 13% active ingredient by weight; the remaining ingredients consist of waxes, water, emulsifiers, oils, and preservatives. The Contractor will treat each block with a single application of SPLAT-GMO and is responsible for transportation, storage, handling and loading of pesticides.
Pod Dispersal System – SPLAT-GMO requires a custom dispersal system, which are pods suspended under the wings. An FAA Supplemental Type Certificate is required to mount and use this equipment on an aircraft. The pods can be calibrated to dispense both products at the 30.4, 15.2, and 6 grams active ingredient (ai) per acre dose.
Aircraft Calibration
The application aircraft will be calibrated to deliver the 6, 15.2 and 30.4 g ai/ac doses prior to commencement of treatment. Aircraft may be characterized at the discretion of the COR.
Safety Briefing Schedule
Pre-spray safety meeting- The Project Aviation Safety and Management Plan will be made available online for all cooperators to download and distribute to project personnel. Hard copies will also be made available at each of the designated Fixed Wing Bases. The COR will conduct a pre-spray safety meeting for all project personnel in advance of treatment activities for each state to: 1) establish lines of communication; authority; responsibilities; and 2) emergency notification procedures (i.e., identify personnel allergies, hospital locations, Medi-vac service for project area, security measures etc.). The state cooperator will be responsible for 1) providing hazard maps (with aerial hazards identified and available for viewing at base operations), 2) briefing the contractor of hazards associated with the treatment blocks in their project area, 3) assigning ground personnel to each treatment block, and 4) providing a working communication plan.
Daily updates- Before daily operations begin, contractor and base of operations personnel will be briefed on safety procedures and proposed work schedule by the COR. At the end of the daily operations, tailgate safety sessions will be incorporated into the planning session for the next days work schedule. If field personnel cannot be available for these briefings, it is the responsibility of the agency representative attending the briefing to pass this information to those unable to attend.
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Security Measures- Before daily operations begin and at the conclusion of operations, equipment, product, and base security procedures will be enforced.
Hazard Analysis- Military flight routes and other safety concerns will be reviewed prior to the spraying of each treatment block: (1) maps showing each treatment block and any hazards associated with spraying of the block (i.e., KV lines, towers, etc) and reviewed by the COR and contractor, (2) an overlay of military flight routes associated with each treatment block will be available at base operations (3) daily check-in by COR or inspector to inform military of spray activities (i.e., locations of treatment blocks, altitude of spray aircraft, and type of aircraft being used) and (4) daily briefing by COR to update contractor on military flight routes. Calls made daily to de-conflict airspace will be recorded in the daily log including the phone number and name of the military contact.
Project Communications
Communication between ground personnel will be primarily through the use of cellular telephones with a limited number of satellite telephones available for use in poor cell coverage areas like northern MN. Ground crews in the treatment blocks will be supplied with handheld radios programmed to the project frequency for communication with the observation / communication aircraft during operations.
All aircraft and the base(s) of operations will be equipped with 720 channel VHF-AM aeronautical radios. No flights will be made without functioning radio communications. The application aircraft and observation aircraft will maintain air to air communications and the observation aircraft will maintain communication with base of operation and, in some instances, with ground personnel in the treatment blocks.
Flight Following - Satellite based aircraft tracking hardware for automated flight following (AFF) is required on all aircraft (See Contract, Exhibit 11) and will be monitored by project personnel at the base of operation. Although AFF will be utilized, the primary method of flight following will continue to be radio check-ins at 15-minute intervals when the observation aircraft will report the location and status of the application aircraft.
Insecticide Transportation and Storage
The Contractor will be responsible for the storage, transportation, loading and safety of the mating disruption products. Pesticide containers will be secured in the truck bed to prevent tipping or excessive jarring during transit. Vehicles transporting insecticides will not be left unattended at any point along the route of travel unless insecticide containers are in a locked compartment. Any left over insecticide will be returned to the locked storage area at the end of the day. Insecticides will not be left unattended at the work site.
The contractor is responsible for containing and cleaning up any insecticide or sticker spill according to their approved spill response plan. The spill material will be contained and disposed of according to Federal and State laws and regulation.
The contractor is responsible for proper disposal or recycling of all empty insecticide and sticker containers according to label requirements, State laws and regulations.
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Mixing and Loading Insecticide
Loading is done directly into the application aircraft and involves only contractor personnel who are properly licensed and certified. The Forest Service personnel along with state cooperators will provide assistance in determining exact amounts of the insecticide needed. Handling, storage, and disposal instructions appearing on product label will be strictly followed. Also, see FSH 2109.12 "Pesticide Storage, Transportation, Spills, and Disposal Handbook."
Ground Vehicles
The operator of any Forest Service vehicle is responsible for the safe maintenance and operation of that vehicle. All operators of Forest Service vehicles must have a valid State operator's license and a Forest Service operator's license and must be familiar with FSH 7109.18 (Driver-Operator Handbook). They will observe all State, local, and Forest Service driving regulations. On the fixed-wing base ground vehicles will be limited only to those necessary to the operation being carried out.
Aircraft Fueling Operations
Aircraft fueling will be conducted by contractor personnel only and will be done in compliance with contract specifications (Exhibit 9 – Fuel Servicing Specifications). Government personnel will remain at least 50 feet away from any aircraft during fueling.
Air Operations
Fixed-wing aircraft will be used for application and observation (communication/safety). Most phases of the project having to do with aircraft and air operations will be conducted by personnel under Government contract. All personnel involved in air operations must be knowledgeable of hazards associated with air operations and be prepared to exercise necessary caution (see FSM 5700 "Aviation Management").
Although there is more risk involved in air operations activities, most accidents involving aircraft are the result of human error and are usually preventable. Most serious accidents can be avoided by carefully adhering to this aircraft safety plan and practicing good safety attitudes and habits.
A SafeCom (www.safecom.gov) will be used to report any conditions, observances, act, maintenance problem, or circumstance, which has a potential to cause an aviation-related mishap. All accidents and serious injuries will be reported to the COR. Accidents involving aircraft will be reported to either the R8 Regional Aviation Safety Manager, R9 Regional Aviation Safety Manager, or the Northeastern Area Aviation Officer, depending upon the location and jurisdiction of the accident. SafeComs can be reported or initiated by anyone.
Application Constraints
Operations will usually be prohibited when any one of the following conditions exists within the treatment area: (Insecticide label restrictions will take precedence over the conditions listed below when label restrictions are more limiting).
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If wind conditions exist or occur during treatments that is determined by the COR to adversely affect deposit, it is at the discretion of the COR to stop spray operations.
During rainy or foggy weather, or when the foliage is wet, or when there is an imminent threat of rain.
When air turbulence (thermal updrafts, etc.) is so great as to seriously affect deposit.
To avoid treatment in unspecified areas, application will be terminated if the DGPS is not working properly and the application aircraft must return to the airport.
Flight operations will be conducted in DAY/ VFR conditions only.
These conditions will be monitored by the communication/safety aircraft and/or ground personnel in the treatment blocks.
Air speed will be determined at the time of calibration and must stay within allowable air speed limits of the aircraft. Application heights will range between 100-200 feet above tree tops, depending on terrain. Effective swath width for the aircraft will be determined at the time of characterization and calibration.
Monitoring
To assure proper application of the mating disruptants, the contractor will be required to have Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS) in the application aircraft. These flight log files will be downloaded daily to insure adequate coverage of the treatment blocks was achieved.
Weather measurements including wind speed will be taken at the proposed treatment area by ground personnel. On site computers and airport weather resources will be used to access local weather maps for current weather conditions. Weather information provided by the pilots will also be used to determine project operations.
Public Notification
Public notification regarding aerial treatments will be the responsibility of each participating state agency.
2019 Project Areas and Airports Designated as Bases
Location, acreage, and estimated start date for each project area
Project Areas Polygon Acres Estimate of
Treatable Acres # Blocks Estimated Start Date
VA Study Plots 1,000 1,000 8 6/7
Virginia & North Carolina Piedmont 6,538 6,225 6 6/5
Southern Ohio 72,132 57,730 12 6/14
Virginia Mountains 92,886 91,572 12 6/21
Northern Ohio & Indiana 19,774 6,340 5 6/18
Southern Wisconsin & Iowa 32,367 25,210 6 6/28
Central Wisconsin 41,523 32,600 4 7/10
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Northern Wisconsin 30,161 28,100 2 7/15
Subtotal 296,381 248,777 55
The following airports are designated for each project area will serve as the Fixed Wing Base and project headquarters prior to and during the operational phase of the project.
Project Area Airport A/P ID
Address Contact Phone #
NC Piedmont
Danville Regional Airport
DAN
424 Airport Drive Danville, VA 24540
Marc Adelman
434-799-5110
Mountains VA/NC & Study Plots
Mountain Empire Airport
MKJ 8223 Lee Highway Rural Retreat, VA 24368
Brian Burkett 276-783-8805
Central Ohio Zanesville Municipal Airport
ZZV 840 Airport Rd, Zanesville, OH 43701
Jim Witte
740-452-3625
Southern Ohio Fairfield County Airport
LHQ 3430 Old Columbus Rd Carroll, OH 43112
Pat Rooney Lonnie Watts
740-654-7001
Northern Ohio Putnam County Airport
KWX 10218 County Rd 5H Ottawa, OH 45875
Kent Niese 419-523-3910
Illinois Albertus Airport FEP 1255 E Airport Rd Freeport, IL 61032
Darrell Janssen 815-232-1078
Southern WI/Iowa Boscobel Airport OVS 1006 Wisconsin Avenue Boscobel, WI 53805
Steve Wetter 608-375-5232
Iowa Prairie Du Chien Municipal Airport
PDC 37735 US-18 Prairie du Chien, WI 53821
Richard Yeomans
608-326-2118
Central WI La Crosse Regional Airport
LSE 2850 Airport Dr La Crosse, WI 54603
Clint Torp 608-789-7456
Central WI Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
EAU 3800 Starr Ave., Suite 1 Eau Claire, WI 54703
Charity Zich 715-839-4900
North central WI Solon Springs Municipal Airport
OLG 12285 S US Hwy 53 Solon Springs, WI 54873
Neil Mathison
218-348-3176
Northern WI Burnett County Airport
RZN 7410 Co Rd K Siren, WI 54872
Nathan Ehalt 715-349-2181 After hrs: 715- 222-1702
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OPERATIONS PERSONNEL
State Name E-Mail Address Office # Cell # Home # State Cooperators
VA Larry Bradfield [email protected] 540.394.2507 540.392.1556
David Gianino [email protected] 804.786.3515 804-495-5838
Brandon Turner [email protected] 540.394.2507 540.739-4736
Mary Simms [email protected] 540.228.5501 276.613.1383
Wendy Robertson [email protected] 540.228.5501 434.841.4692
Brian Kreowski [email protected] 540.228.5501 276.229.1313
Ed Burlett [email protected] 276.228.5501 276.613.1384
Ben Templeton [email protected] 276.228.5501 276.690.0841
Cindy Hubbard [email protected] 757.562.6637 804.221.3063
Jessica Driver [email protected] 276.628.6261 434.710.1945
Mohamed Abdella [email protected] 757.363.3902 757.477.6528
Gina Goodwyn [email protected] 757.562.6637 757.334.0042
Tina MacIntyre [email protected] 757.562.6637 804.564.9696
Angela Barnes [email protected] 757.387.7416 757.387.7416
Nolan Hudson [email protected] 757.859.6590 434.774.9092
OH David Adkins [email protected] 614.387.0907 W614.282.9867 P614.404.6388
740.869.3150
Brian Burke [email protected] 614.995.1487 614.271.7748 614.995.1487
IA Tivon Feeley [email protected] 515.725.8453 515-669-1402
Mike Kintner [email protected] 515-725-1470 515-745-2877
Robin Pruisner [email protected] 515-725-1470 515-231-4481
Nick Groves [email protected] 515-725-1470 515-306-0746
Todd Voss [email protected] 515-725-1470 515-306-0895
Lane Kozel [email protected] 515-725-1468 515-306-0920
IN Kallie Bontrager [email protected] --------------------- 219-851-1836 574-876-5983
Lauren (Ren) Hall [email protected] 317-234-0187 463-202-4168 248-225-9993
Angela Rust [email protected] --------------------- 812-549-9291 812-547-6225
Eric Biddinger [email protected] --------------------- 574-835-1728 574-223-4211
Phil Marshall [email protected] 812-358-9034 812-595-2740 812-620-2101
Zack Smith [email protected] 317-232-4117 317-437-7088 317-736-7362
Vince Burkle [email protected] --------------------- 260-452-8992 260-436-3012
Terry Shafer [email protected] --------------------- 765-667-9508 765-384-5244
Kristy Stultz [email protected] --------------------- 765-716-0328 765-729-5149
Eric Bitner [email protected] --------------------- 812-786-5217 502-264-2986
Megan Abraham [email protected] 317-232-4189 317-605-9468 317-496-8630
Nancy Marshall [email protected] --------------------- 765-432-2560 574-753-2477
Ken Cote [email protected] --------------------- 812-322-7249 812-331-9026
Jared Spokowsky [email protected] --------------------- 317-447-0084 585-250-2775
NC Chris Elder [email protected] 919.707.3743
Whitney Swink [email protected] 919.707.3752 919.612.8970
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Kevin Carpenter [email protected] 919.733.2483 x 224
919.218.2531
Casey Buddenbaum [email protected] 919.707.3748 704.579.0135
Paul Adams [email protected] 910.604.1276
Mike Massey [email protected] 919-218-8654
State Name E-Mail Address Office # Cell # Home #
Derreck Long [email protected] 252-567-1247
Chad Taylor [email protected] 336.466.0478
Ginger Hemmings [email protected] 336.314.9334
Andrew Allen [email protected] 336.404.5873
Heidi Humlicek [email protected] 406.750.6432
April Bauder [email protected] 919.777.3251
WI
Chris Foelker [email protected] 608.224.4581 608.422.1121 608.852.7191
Melody Walker [email protected] 608.224.4586 608.516.5487 608.583.4074
Nick Clemens [email protected] 608.224.4585 608.516.7050 608.493.9431
Stephanie Jentz [email protected] 608.294.8321
Bill Bonadurer [email protected] 608.224.4591 608.347.1082 608.738.1139
John Jorgensen [email protected] 608.246.5377 608.219.2841 608.242.0840
Brian Kuhn [email protected] 608.224.4590 608.516.1367 608.231.6723
USFS Forest Health Protection Team USFS Tom Coleman [email protected] 828.257.4399 828.446.5142 859.494.0911
Amy Hill [email protected] 304.285.1565 304.276.8993
John Kyhl [email protected] 651.649.5265 651.366.7706 763.229.8067
Laurel Haavik [email protected] 651.649.5234 479.422.4997
Donna Leonard [email protected] 828.257.4329 828.273.4324 828.684.8796
USFS Regional Aviation Safety Officers
R8 Darlene Hall [email protected] 616.723.2741
R9 George (Nick) Hough
[email protected] 414.297.1068 414.208.7570
USFS Contracting Staff
USFS Melissa Johnson [email protected] 814.728.6241
Contractors
Al’s Al Schiffer [email protected] 989.834.5067 517.331.7278
Mike Schiffer [email protected] 989.834.5067 517.331.7810
Schiffer trailer 517.331.7814
Technical Support
VT Mannin Dodd [email protected] 540.231.9119 540.239.1640
Ksenia Onufrieva [email protected] 540.250.7428
Denise Dodd [email protected] 540.231.9979
WV Timothy L. Brown [email protected] 304.558.2212 304.550.3887
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PROJECT SAFETY REQUIREMENTS & PROJECT SECURITY PLAN
SAFETY
Objectives: Safety or actively working to eliminate the risk of injury to all project personnel will be integrated into all phases of aviation operations by minimizing or eliminating hazards and risks. Because of potential risks, there will be extensive inspections of aviation personnel, equipment, and operations. Only trained, qualified personnel will be used to implement aviation operations.
1) Accident Prevention: Accident prevention shall be a continuing part of every operation by all personnel involved including the government contractor and/or cooperator personnel.
2) Employee Responsibility: Each employee has the responsibility to conduct all activities in a safe manner. Each is to ensure that all equipment and work areas are kept free of potential hazards. Help yourself and others by making a conscious effort to anticipate unsafe conditions or situations. Remember that detailed safety procedures are not available for each situation or task, an alert attitude, thoughtful approach, and good common sense are prerequisites for any job. Our goal is to strive for and attain a good safety record.
Policy: No person will engage in Forest Service aviation operations who does not meet the safety requirements set forth in:
This Project Aviation Safety Plan
FSM 5700 (Aviation Management)
FSH 5709.16 (Flight Operations)
Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR)s
State and local laws Requirements specified in the 2019 Aerial Application of Mating Disruptants Contract
AG-56A1-C-17-0002.
Preventative Measures: The following preventative measures will be followed during the project to reduce the probability of an accident or lessen its severity should one occur.
1. Government personnel riding in the Communication/Safety aircraft will be limited to those needed for effective contract implementation.
2. Spectators will be prohibited within 500-1,000 feet of the Operations Area (landing, loading, and fueling areas) unless escorted by project personnel.
3. Smoking will not be permitted within 50 feet of any fueling or loading operations.
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4. The operations area for the aircraft will have a first-aid kit, fire extinguisher, and a vehicle equipped with a cellular phone. This vehicle will also serve as an ambulance should the need arise. Ground personnel must be familiar with First Aid and CPR procedures.
5. Use of cellular phones by Contractor ground support personnel working immediately around operating project aircraft creates distraction and is considered an unsafe practice. The area within an aircraft-ground-operational area (airport ramp) where material loading, refueling, or aircraft parking takes place are dangerous areas. Within these high-risk areas involving airplane/helicopter operations, such a distraction can be fatal. The cell phone voice-mail feature will record the message from the sender for the receiver to retrieve when positioned in a safer area away from the ramp and parking area.
6. All equipment located on the airfield that is susceptible to propeller backwash shall be removed or secured.
7. Only those personnel authorized by the COR will be in the Operations Area.
8. Prior to any refueling operations, all aircraft engines will be shut down, and all passengers off-loaded except as authorized in the contract for the spray aircraft.
9. All landing approaches and departure routes will be kept clear of vehicles and personnel.
10. Static grounds are not required for fixed-wing aircraft fueling; however, refueling
operations must be "bonded" to aircraft prior to fueling.
11. All personnel involved in any portion of the fixed-wing operations will be familiar with and comply with the direction in FSH 5709.16. All personnel will be provided copies of the 2019 PROJECT AVIATION SAFETY AND MANAGEMENT PLAN and will be briefed at a pre-work meeting on the content of the Plan.
12. Contractor PPE requirements (See Contract, Exhibit 2, pp. 9-10) will be followed
13. The observation aircraft will fly no less than 1000 feet above ground level (AGL). This is a Region 8 standard.
14. The Observation aircraft will maintain a safe separation from the application aircraft at all times, both on the ground and airborne.
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15. At the morning briefing, all pilots will discuss how they will maintain both separation and flight path altitude with respect to terrain, weather; review hazards associated with the treatment blocks; and the type of mission for that day.
16. Daily operations will be coordinated with the military to avoid conflicts with military
training routes and spraying operations.
17. If aerial spraying is conducted near a private or commercial airport, the airport manager will be notified of the date and time of spraying to coordinate flights of aerial applicators and general commercial aviation users.
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PROJECT AND AIRCRAFT MANAGEMENT SECURITY PLAN
Introduction
Purpose Due to the September 11th, 2001 disaster, measures must be taken to insure the public safety and project integrity while implementing aerial treatment contracts. The purpose of this Project Security Plan is to identify potential threats, concerns, situations and problems associated with the aerial spray project and outline procedures doing everything possible to protect the health and welfare of managers, project staff personnel, cooperators, contractor personnel and the public.
Objective The objective of this plan is to provide project personnel with guidelines, sound direction, and established protocol in reacting to a threat or occurrence that places people, equipment, or facilities in harms way. This plan is designed to be concise and easy to use with local information to meet the “immediate” needs of project personnel at a time when a potential- threat or real-life threat occurs.
Standards
The National Terrorism Advisory System, or NTAS, replaces the color-coded Homeland Security Advisory System (HSAS). This system will more effectively communicate information about terrorist threats by providing timely, detailed information to the public, government agencies, first responders, airports and other transportation hubs, and the private sector. NTAS Alerts include the following:
1. Imminent Threat Alert- Warns of a credible, specific, and impending terrorist threat against the United States.
2. Elevated Threat Alert- Warns of a credible terrorist threat against the United States.
These alerts will include a clear statement that there is an imminent threat or elevated threat. Using available information, the alerts will provide a concise summary of the potential threat, information about actions being taken to ensure public safety, and recommended steps that
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individuals, communities, businesses and governments can take to help prevent, mitigate or respond to the threat. The NTAS Alerts will be based on the nature of the threat: in some cases, alerts will be sent directly to law enforcement or affected areas of the private sector, while in others, alerts will be issued more broadly to the American people through both official and media channels.
3. Sunset Provision- An individual threat alert is issued for a specific time period and then automatically expires. It may be extended if new information becomes available or the threat evolves.
If threat information changes for an alert, the Secretary of Homeland Security may announce an updated NTAS Alert. All changes, including the announcement that cancels an NTAS Alert, will be distributed the same way as the original alert.
NTAS Alerts will be issued through state, local and tribal partners, the news media and directly to the public. The public can also expect to see alerts in places, both public and private, such as transit hubs, airports and government buildings.
Materials Handling The Contractor shall be responsible for the security of the product from the time it is released from the manufacturer through the time of application. The Contractor must be able to provide documentation disclosing the chain-of-custody for SPLAT-GMO upon request of the Contracting Officer at any time during the project. If the integrity of the products has been compromised in any way resulting in a failure to maintain product security, all spray operations will cease until the Contractor can resolve these issues to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer.
Delivered/On-Site – Agricultural products
Handling (safeguarding) Only trained and authorized personnel, using appropriate personal protective equipment, shall handle agricultural materials, such as pesticides.
Distribution (one place to another) Distribution occurs hourly and daily at an on-site operation between the storage facility and the agricultural aircraft. This ongoing operation must be safeguarded to lower the risk of any unauthorized person gaining access to the material.
Storage On-site storage of material will be kept secured at all times which includes during operational periods and non-operational periods. These facilities will be locked and safeguarded overnight with the ultimate responsibility upon the project manager. Utmost accountability for safeguarding agricultural materials on-site is essential to assure that the material being dispersed is the material that has been safeguarded. Storage facilities should be identified clearly to all project personnel in order to
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safeguard the material and utilizing all personnel’s support in doing so. Numbered seals where possible will be utilized each day to assure that stored materials have not been compromised.
Chain-of-Custody (On-site) The Contractor is responsible for developing and maintaining a Key Control Custody Policy that insures security of agricultural materials. Duties and responsibilities will be clearly defined and assigned to responsible personnel capable of handling tasks related to security of materials throughout the project.
1) One individual, designated by the Contractor, will be responsible for issuing
materials and maintaining daily logs. 2) Containers shall only be opened just prior to loading into the aircraft. 3) Only persons designated by the Contractor shall handle materials.
Documentation Project Daily Journal
A log journal at the Base Operations area will be maintained at all times commencing on the first event of the day through the last event of the day. Daily opening and closing of the log as well as every event related to the project shall provide the date, time, and signature for every entry. This insures that action was recognized and executed as every event occurs. If a manager or project personnel must depart the project, a log journal and status briefing aids the incoming person as to the status of the job.
Key Control Register Referenced in Solicitation No. AG-56A1-C-17-0002 (Exhibit 2 – Security of Aircraft, Equipment and Product, pp. 6-7). The contractor is responsible for key control.
Security Considerations for Agricultural Aircraft Operators Will be posted at base operations.
On-Site – Petroleum products (aircraft fuel) The local fuel supply operator generally handles security of aircraft fuel, however, we must be aware that fuel contamination can and does contribute to aircraft engine malfunction. Operators conduct fuel checks for water and visual contaminates on a daily basis, however, we must be aware that this is an easy source to contaminate or interrupt the operation of an aircraft engine. Discussion with the fuel supplier and how safeguarded the fuel storage tanks and airport tank farm may aid in taking further actions regarding security.
Personnel
Health & Safety (Hygiene) The health and safety of personnel is the most significant factor for all organizations.
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) PPE required by the SDS sheets and product labels will be used to reduce the risk of personal injury. If a particular task requires a specific piece of PPE, it is incumbent upon all of us to insure that our employees are protected with these safety devices. This part shall define how an organization has planned to protect its employee’s health and welfare.
Public information (keep project specific) Keeping the public informed prior to and during the aerial spraying operation builds credibility and reduces public rhetoric. However, specific and personal information of an employee, contractor, or organization should be very limited and responded to in generic terms. Security of our employees and associates on the job is as important as keeping them safe.
Facility Security
The FAA has raised the security posture at all Part 107 airports throughout the United States as a prudent measure of informing airport and airfield operators of this concern. Accordingly, to help keep public and private airfields safe and secure during the foreseeable future, the FAA has requested the help of everyone affiliated in the aviation industry.
Airfield and Aircraft Security Circular (see following pages), is a circular that the FAA encourages distribution to all organizations, which have a regular presence on an airfield. This circular should be printed and displayed on information bulletin boards at base operations advising actions to be taken by project personnel.
REMEMBER: If you see something highly dangerous, such as weapons or explosives, being loaded on an aircraft; or if you have other reason to believe that a serious crime or some sort of attack is about to occur, immediately call local law enforcement authorities …AND CALL YOUR NEAREST FBI OFFICE
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Airfield and Aircraft Security Circular
AIRPORTS
Airfield and Aircraft Security in the Wake of the Terrorist Attacks
Following the September 11, 2001, multiple terrorist attacks against U.S. civil air carriers, involving the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, the FAA is advising of the potential for follow-on terrorist attacks.
As we have done on several occasions in the past, the FAA is seeking your cooperation in helping to safeguard the air transportation system. We are raising the security posture at all Part 107 airports throughout the United States. We believe that it is prudent to inform airport and airfield operators of our concern. Accordingly, to help keep public and private airfields safe and secure during the foreseeable future, we need your help.
IF YOU ARE THE OWNER OR OPERATOR OF AN AIRFIELD PLEASE:
1. Distribute this circular to all organizations, which have a regular presence on the airfield.
2. Contact your local law enforcement agency and verify the procedures you would use to report any suspicious activity at your airfield.
3. Promptly report information indicating possible criminal activity to your local law enforcement agency.
PERSONS INVOLVED IN OPERATING, SERVICING OR RENTING SMALL AIRCRAFT SHOULD BE ON THE LOOK-OUT FOR:
Aircraft with unusual or unauthorized modifications;
Persons loitering for extended periods in the vicinity of parked aircraft or in air operations areas;
Pilots who appear to be under the control of other persons;
Persons wishing to obtain aircraft without presenting proper credentials or persons who present apparently valid credentials but do not have a corresponding level of aviation knowledge; or
Anything that doesn't look right! (i.e. events or circumstances, which do not fit the pattern of lawful normal activity at your airport.)
REMEMBER: If you see something highly dangerous, such as weapons or explosives, being loaded on an aircraft; or if you have other reason to believe that a serious crime or some sort of attack is about to occur, immediately call local law enforcement authorities!
AND CALL YOUR NEAREST FBI OFFICE
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Security Considerations for Agricultural Aircraft Operators
Prepared by the National Agricultural Aviation Association
Considering the September 11th, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States, and the resulting federal government and national news media focus on our industry, the National Agricultural Aviation Association (NAAA) reminds all agricultural aircraft operators to maintain, and where necessary, improve aircraft and operations security. Having endured multiple ground stops over the last few weeks it is obvious that our ability to work and protect American agriculture is in a precarious state. We must address security concerns expressed by federal and state law enforcement agencies to insure that our aircraft, crop protection chemicals, and operations are maintained in a secure state.
NAAA recommends that, where possible, aircraft and crop protection products are stored in locked hangars with electronic security systems when not in use. Loader trucks, forklifts, or other equipment may also be parked and temporarily disabled in such a manner as to block movement of the aircraft. In cases where hangar space is not available and aircraft must be left outdoors, propeller chains, locking high strength tie down chains, or blocking equipment are practical alternatives. Outdoor security lighting is also recommended.
Operators are also encouraged to explore the possibility of installing hidden security switches to insure no unauthorized aircraft starting. This, however, must be accomplished in compliance with FAA regulations governing aircraft modification.
In the case of operators who live on the premises, or have employees living on airport grounds, enhanced security lighting, alarms, and dogs are effective deterrents against criminal activity.
NAAA recommends that operators establish contact with federal and local law enforcement agencies to coordinate responses to security breaches at Ag aviation facilities. Appropriate law enforcement agency telephone numbers should be posted in a prominent place and employees should be instructed to maintain enhanced security awareness. These telephone numbers should be registered with any private security company that monitors the electronic security system of an agricultural aviation operation.
We also recommend you securely store and monitor all of your chemicals. Recommendations include storage in a building with steel doors, use of an electronic security system, and tampering tape. The protection of crop protection chemicals is essential to maintaining a safe operation.
October 26, 2001
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Airports
Lighting Evaluate security lighting in the aircraft ramp area as well as in vehicle parking lots. Agricultural aircraft may be required to be moved into a lighted area to adequately secure the aircraft overnight.
Fencing Security fencing around an established airport limits the potential for an intruder to tamper with aircraft. The lighting and fencing are identified on the airport operations plan that can aid the project manager in negotiating ramp space for aircraft parking.
Crowd control Crowd control and sightseers at an airport are fairly well controlled by the fencing and gating of ramps, taxiways, and runways of an airport. At smaller airports crowd control may become a more important issue for officers and employees assigned to the project. Law enforcement personnel will be assigned to the project for security and crowd control. This will assure assistance if necessary and to control specific crowd problems.
Fire support Identify what fire suppression apparatuses exists on-site, location of the local fire department, and what the procedures are to contact the fire organization. Many towns are equipped with 911 County Disaster Control Centers, however, there are areas that do not have this service. All cooperating agencies will provide the information upon arrival to each base of operations and will be posted in a centralized location and identified to each person on site. Emergency numbers will also be included in the project safety plan.
Law Enforcement Local, state, and federal law enforcement organizations provide the primary backup for officers assigned to this project. A complete list of these agencies along with dispatch and contact numbers is included as an appendix to this Plan. Coordination with these agencies prior to an emergency can improve the quality, and speed of any emergency response. Local law enforcement will be notified by uniformed Forest Service law enforcement officers on operations site during operational periods. At that time they will double check telephone numbers and contact lists in case of emergency.
Visitor staging area Identifying a visitor staging area provides the safety and security of personnel actively engaged in the project and the visitors and sightseers that are interested in watching the operation of the project. This area shall be identified and
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maintained in order to provide control of people.
Base Operations
Padlocks Securing Base Operation Centers, where appropriate, is the responsibility of the project manager or a designated representative. Facilities, materials, and equipment such as computers and sophisticated equipment will be secured at the end of each work session.
Authorized Personnel Authorized personnel shall be identified and listed in the log journal with POC information for making emergency calls, information on personal allergies, etc. A personnel list will be established and posted at the base of operations. Only personnel designated by the project coordinator or Contractor will be allowed on the base of operations. All authorized personnel will be issued photo Id’s by the Contractor and are to be worn at all times. Unauthorized personnel will be prevented from accessing the site by project security personnel.
Communications Base communications operate in two modes, internal and external. Therefore, it is critical to limit specific information on a person or persons’ involvement in a project.
Computer capable Computers hold much information and data that can be helpful to both a manager and a terrorist. Safeguarding computer hardware, passwords, and email addresses results in a more secure operation. Identify how many computers are involved in the project and the security measures in maintaining security.
Parking lots/Aircraft ramps It is important to always be aware of your surroundings, particularly in parking lots. Be aware of where you park your automobile and the parking lot lighting available.
Communications
Human Assure that all instructions are clearly understood and that everyone is accountable for stopping an unsafe act in order to prevent personnel injury. Throughout all phases of the project, it is critical that all personnel contribute their individual efforts into a collective force that promotes dialogue, respect, and professionalism.
Radio
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Transmitting radio messages should be clear, concise, and limited to project work. It is important to conduct a communications-test prior to the commencement of daily operations to assure that two-way communication is functioning properly and the system is operational.
Frequencies (safeguard) It is important to safeguard radio frequencies as much as possible. Though many scanners identify a frequency when activated, it is a security issue when the frequencies are intercepted and used by unauthorized personnel. If this occurs, contact your unit’s communications manager or the local Federal Communications Commission representative in your area.
Base Base radios are often supplied with the capability of transmitting messages at greater distances due to the increased power wattage. Therefore, voice transmissions are being carried at greater distances than that of a portable radio, however, a radio-phenomena known as ‘skip’ can project messages hundreds of miles or further. Limit your voice transmissions and focus them on project needs only. Undoubtedly, those interested in monitoring local communications traffic with scanners will be receiving your transmissions, therefore, it is critical to think about coding aircraft call-signs rather than using pilot names, coding geographic locations with numeric or alpha-numeric identifiers, and documenting transmissions both to/from the base in the project log journal.
Portable Radios (safeguard/secure) In order to maintain security and accountability of these small electronic communication tools, inventory portable radios periodically. Record your inventory-count in the log journal for record. Upon initial distribution of radios, write the serial numbers and assigned operators on a separate page of the log journal in order to maintain an accurate inventory. Portable radios will only be issued to necessary personnel.
Telephones
Base Only cell phones will be used at the base of operations. All personnel will safeguard the individual numbers and not divulge the information to persons outside the project.
Satellite Phones A satellite phone will be assigned to the project that may be used for emergencies in areas with poor cell coverage. .
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Listings posted Telephone listings will be posted and maintained at the base operations as well as with every person on the project. In the event of an emergency, it is critical that this information is readily available to all and that a protocol is used in calling personnel. If a national disaster occurs and field personnel are unaware, it is critical to inform these people and let them know what to do. These listings shall also be secured by a document cover if posted on a wall.
Activities Log Journal
It is very critical to document every significant event with a time/date and short narrative, and action taken for incoming/outgoing messages and decisions.
Aircraft
Contractors working for cooperators must abide by any current regulations issued by the FAA with regard to aircraft and insecticide safeguarding and security, as well as any rules and/or recommendations that are issued by the National Association of Aerial Applicators, the USDA Forest Service, USDOT Federal Aviation Administration, or any other responsible agency.
Fixed-wing There are a number of ways an aircraft may be disabled and secured. One method is to use security personnel to guard aircraft during non-operational periods. Another method utilized to secure aircraft may incorporate the use of a mechanical device. However, with recent concerns in securing and locking aircraft, there may be two key Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) that may be overlooked.
The first is FAR Part 23.679, which states: "If there is a device to lock the control system on the ground or water (a) there must be a means to- (1) give unmistakable warning to the pilot when the lock is engaged"
The second FAR, Part 23.783 (c) (6) states: "Auxiliary locking devices that are actuated externally to the airplane may be used but such devices must be overridden by the normal internal opening means."
1) All agricultural spray application aircraft must be disabled when not in use so that they cannot be started and/or operated by anyone other than authorized personnel.
2) All aircraft will have a keyed locking shut-off device for the fuel system to prevent aircraft operation.
3) Security will be provided by the contractor during off duty hours.
Following are a few recommendations that may be used, in-part or whole, to secure various types of aircraft.
Aircraft, where hangars are available, should be locked inside.
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Aircraft cabin doors will be locked.
Flight logbooks and credit cards should be removed when not in use. Small expensive items, such as hand-held GPS units, should be removed and
secured when not in use.
Pre-flight inspections will include checks for tampering of any sort.
Keys will be managed in secure locations only.
Insecticide Containers Insecticide containers, hoppers, mix tanks, pumps, hoses, and similar equipment must be located in a secure area, locked when not in use or have all possible points of entry sealed.
Threats
Telephone/Electronic/Computer, and Bomb Threats Contact your project manager & project LEO or security Contact the local and state law enforcement Contact the local FBI Field Office (found in Telephone book)
Human-oriented (onsite protestors) Contact your project manager & project LEO or security Contact the local and state law enforcement
Aircraft
In-flight weapons shooting incident
In-flight aircraft mid-air attack
These terrorist events are to be reported to the project LEO or security, project manager, local and state law enforcement, and the local FBI Field Office. Be sure that the FBI is notified of the event since threatening, shooting, attacking, or causing harm to any aircraft while in flight is a federal offense.
Breach of Security
Incidents of unauthorized personnel in the secure area of operations, tampering with aircraft, attempts to cross fences or defeat other security measures will be immediately reported by calling 911, with subsequent advice to the Project/Aviation Manager and State Officer-in-Charge. If the project is being conducted in cooperation with a federal agency, the agency’s aviation manager shall be contacted and informed of the violation. The Security Incident Situation Report (see next page), provides the reporting agent a standardized format for reporting an incident. It is very critical to accurately report the incident immediately and in accordance to the reporting protocol that is predetermined during the project planning process.
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2019 STATE EMERGENCY CALL NUMBERS
INDIANA
STATEWIDE EMERGENCY SERVICES 911
IOWA
STATEWIDE EMERGENCY SERVICES 911
NORTH CAROLINA
STATEWIDE EMERGENCY SERVICES 911
OHIO
STATEWIDE EMERGENCY SERVICES 911
VIRGINIA
STATEWIDE EMERGENCY SERVICES 911
WISCONSIN
STATEWIDE EMERGENCY SERVICES 911
CHEMICAL SPILLS – WI DEPT. OF AGRIC 1-800-943-0003
ACTIVE INGREDIENT: Disparlure (Z)-7,8-Epoxy-2-methyloctadecane: 13.00% OTHER INGREDIENTS: 87.00% TOTAL: 100.00%
Net Contents: Lbs Kg Batch Number:
GM -O™
For Mating Disruption of Lymantria dispar, gypsy moth
SPLAT (Specialized Pheromone & Lure Application Technology) is an amorphous polymer matrix for the sustained release of insect pheromones. SPLAT GM-O provides control by disrupting mating behavior.
For Organic Production
EPA Reg. No. 80286-12 EPA Est. No. 80286-CA-004
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
CAUTION
See side/back panel for additional precautionary statements.
FIRST AID STATEMENT
IF IN EYES: • Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15-20 minutes. • Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing eye. • Call poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
IF ON SKIN OR CLOTHING: • Take off contaminated clothing. • Wash skin immediately with soap and water, then rinse with plenty of water for 15-20 minutes.
IF SWALLOWED: • Call poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment advice. • Have person sip a glass of water if able to swallow. • Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so by poison control center or doctor. • Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
HOTLINE NUMBER National Pesticides Information Center: Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center, doctor, or going for treatment. For emergency information concerning this product, call the National Pesticides Information Center (NPIC) at 1-800-858-7378 seven days a week, 6:30 am to 4:30 pm Pacific Time (NPIC Web site: www.npic.orst.edu).
cylinders, or a combination of both. The flow of SPLAT GM-O product can be controlled with agricultural-type solenoids. Calibrate applications based on volume output and application speed and swath area treated. Do not apply this product through any type of irrigation system. SPLAT GM-O can also be applied manually using other devices like a metered dosing gun. To ensure proper application, consult your pest control advisor, distributor, or ISCA Technologies, Inc.
POINT For ground applications, SPLAT GM-O dollop size can be varied depending on pest SOURCE SIZE, population and duration of control desired. A dense infestation will require a higher density PLACEMENT, of point sources to achieve optimal mating disruption. With aerial applications, there is AND SPACING less control over the variation in droplet size and there will be a range from approximately
300 to 2000 microns in size. When SPLAT GM-O is sprayed on the tree canopy at 46
grams per acre (6 grams AI per acre), the range in droplet size will usually be 300 to 1000 microns. This will provide area-wide, season-long management of low-density populations. To ensure proper application, please consult your pest control advisor, distributor, or ISCA Technologies, Inc.
CLEANING Clean equipment with water and citrus or limonene detergents. EQUIPMENT
STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
Do not contaminate water, food or feed by storage and disposal.
PESTICIDE Store product sealed and refrigerated, if possible. If refrigerated, do not store with food. If STORAGE refrigeration is not available, store product in a cool dry place, out of direct sunlight. Do not exceed
75°F for long-term storage. Avoid freezing. In case of leak or spill, wipe with paper towel and dispose of waste when product hardens.
PESTICIDE Wastes resulting from the use of this product may be disposed of on site or at an approved DISPOSAL waste facility.
CONTAINER Nonrefillable container. Do not refill or reuse this container. Triple rinse (or equivalent) DISPOSAL promptly after emptying. Then offer for recycling if available, or puncture and dispose of in
a sanitary landfill, or by incineration, or, if allowed by state and local authorities by burning. If burned, stay out of smoke.
WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF DAMAGES
Read all directions carefully. All statements concerning the use of this product apply only when used as directed. ISCA Technologies warrants that this material conforms to the specifications on the label and is reasonably fit for the intended purpose referred to on the label. To the extent consistent with applicable law, ISCA Technologies makes no other express or implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular
purpose or any other express or implied warranty.
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS, CAUTION: Causes moderate eye irritation. Harmful if
swallowed or absorbed through skin. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, or clothing. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling and before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco, or using the toilet. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before use.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE): Applicators and other handlers must wear long-sleeved shirt
and long pants, waterproof gloves, and shoes plus socks. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning maintaining PPE. If no such instructions for washables, use detergent and hot water. Keep and wash PPE separately from other laundry.
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: For terrestrial uses: Do not apply directly to water, or to areas where surface water is present or to intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. Incidental applications to water under the forest canopy are not considered to be a direct application to water, but should be avoided if practicable. Spray valves must be shut off when passing over surface water not under the canopy. Do not contaminate water when cleaning equipment or disposing of equipment washwaters or rinsate.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
It is a violation of Federal Law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling. Always consult your pest control advisor, distributor or ISCA Technologies, Inc. for advice regarding the use of SPLAT GM-O.
GENERAL SPLAT GM-O uses the pheromone of the gypsy moth (Lymantria dispar), to disrupt adult moth mating and thus reduce larval damage to trees.
TARGET PEST Gypsy Moth (Lymantria dispar)
AREA-WIDE CONTROL
This product is only for use in wide-area gypsy moth control programs sponsored by government entities. Areas of application include, but are not limited to: forests; residential, municipal, and shade tree areas; recreational areas such as campgrounds, golf courses, parks, and parkways; ornamental and shade trees; shelterbelts, rights-of-way; and other easements. Area-wide or wide-area application of SPLAT GM-O is most effective. The efficacy of any mating disruption strategy will be reduced by the influx of adults from surrounding areas. It is for this reason that mating disruption works increasingly well with larger acreages, where the ratio of exposed borders to overall area treated is reduced. Always make application of SPLAT GM-O in consultation with your pest control advisor, distributor, or ISCA Technologies, Inc. No intentional food uses are permitted. However, an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance is established for residues of (Z)-7,8-epoxy-2-methyloctadecane (Disparlure) on all food and feed crops that occur when it is used to treat trees, shrubs, and pastures and such use results in unintentional spray and drift to non-target vegetation including non- food, food, and feed crops.
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MONITORING Monitor for pests on a regular basis so that timely intervention with insecticides or
alternative controls are possible. Use gypsy moth pheromone-baited monitoring traps made by ISCA Technologies or other suitable traps to monitor the presence of male moths, their emergence and their movement. Place monitoring traps before applying SPLAT GM- O to determine the infestation level. Continue monitoring throughout the season to evaluate efficacy and longevity of the pheromone application. Monitor treated plots for the target pest. Implement supplementary control measures if the pest population densities are above economic threshold levels.
APPLICATION TIMING
APPLICATION CONDITIONS
APPLICATION RATE
PREPARATION FOR USE
APPLICATION
EQUIPMENT
Apply SPLAT GM-O anytime in the two weeks preceding male flight and adult activity.
Additional applications may be made if populations exceed the economic threshold. Consult your pest control advisor, distributor, or ISCA Technologies, Inc. for proper application timing.
Apply SPLAT GM-O when the ambient air temperature is above 50°F. SPLAT GM-O will
cure within 3-4 hours following application, after which it will become rain fast and UV resistant. Do not apply if rain is expected within 1-2 hours of application or the temperature is outside of this range.
The application rate of SPLAT GM-O ranges from 23 grams to 230 grams of undiluted
product per acre. This is equivalent to 3 grams to 30 grams of pheromone active ingredient (AI) per acre. Do not exceed 150 grams of AI per acre per year for multiple applications.
Always check SPLAT GM-O 24 hours before using. If SPLAT GM-O has been stored in a
refrigerated area and has hardened, allow at least 48 hours at room temperature to achieve a workable consistency. Always mix SPLAT GM-O thoroughly before use: a drill with a paint mixing paddle or similar device works best. Avoid mechanical mixing with sharp blades, which come into contact with the plastic container as this can introduce shards of plastic into the SPLAT GM-O formulation, which might interfere with product flowability and application.
SPLAT GM-O is applied either aerially or by ground with conventional application systems
pressurized either by centrifugal pumps or positive displacement pumps, pressurized gas
Safety Data Sheet Splat GM-O Last Revised: April 29 2014 Version: 1
Section 1: Identification Manufacturer: ISCA TECHNOLOGIES, Inc.
Product Name: Splat GM-O Product Code: Splat GM-O
Recommended Use: For the control of Gypsy Moth, Lymantria dispar. SPLAT GM-O uses the pheromone of the gypsy moth (Lymantria dispar), to disrupt adult moth mating and thus reduce larval damage to trees.
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Section 2: Hazard Identification
GHS-US classification and Hazard Statement: H305 - May be harmful if swallowed and enters airways H316 - Causes mild skin irritation H320 - Causes eye irritation H333 – May be harmful if inhaled
Hazard Pictograms:
GHS07
P102 - Keep out of reach of children P103 - Read label before use
Precautionary Statements: P305+P351+P338 - If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water
for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if
P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P233 - Keep container tightly closed. P264 - Wash hands, forearms, and exposed areas
thoroughly after handling. P280 - Wear eye protection, protective clothing,
protective gloves P303+P361+P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off
immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower
P304+P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing
present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell P337+P313 - If eye irritation persists: Get medical
advice/attention P403+P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep
container tightly closed P235 - Keep cool P501 - Dispose of contents/container according to local,
regional, national, and international regulations
SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients Active Ingredient
Name CAS # Molecular Mass
Molecular Formula
Chemical Name GHS-US Classification
Disparlure 29804-22-6 282.50 C19H38O Cis-7,8-Epoxy-2-methyloctadecane H227, H316, H320, H335
SPLAT GM-O (Mixture: Active Ingredient + Inert Ingredients)
Name CAS # Molecular Mass
Molecular Formula
Chemical Name GHS-US Classification
Splat GM-O Not applicable (mixture)
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable H305, H316, H320, H333
Note: The inert ingredients consist of water, wax, oils and food grade emulsifiers and preservatives.
SECTION 4: First aid measures Description of first aid measures Inhalation: Move victim to fresh air. Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult. Give artificial respiration if victim is not breathing. Skin: In case of contact with substance, immediately flush skin with running water for at least 20 minutes. Wash skin with soap and water. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Eye: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. Ingestion: Call poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment advice. Do NOT induce vomiting unless told to do so by poison control center or doctor. Have person sip a glass of water if able to swallow. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious
person. Notes to Physician: All treatments should be based on observed signs and symptoms of distress in the patient. Consideration should be given to the possibility that overexposure to materials other than this product may have occurred.
Safety Data Sheet Splat GM-O Last Revised: April 29 2014 Version: 1
SECTION 5: Firefighting measures Suitable Extinguishing Media: Not applicable. Splat GM-O is not flammable.
SECTION 6: Accidental release measures Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures:
Personal Precautions: Applicators and other handlers must wear long-sleeved shirt and long pants, waterproof gloves, and shoes plus socks. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning maintaining PPE. If no such instructions for washables, use detergent and hot water. Keep and wash PPE separately from other laundry.
Environmental precautions: For terrestrial uses: Do not apply directly to water, or to areas where surface water is present or to intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. Incidental applications to water under the forest canopy are not considered to be a direct application to water, but should be avoided if practicable. Spray valves must be shut off when passing over surface water not under the canopy. Do not contaminate water when cleaning equipment or disposing of equipment washwaters or rinsate.
Methods and material for containment and cleaning up: In case of leak or spill, wipe with paper towel and dispose of waste when product hardens. Clean equipment with water and citrus or limonene detergents.
Section 7 - Handling and Storage Storage: Store product sealed and refrigerated, if possible. If refrigerated, do not store with food. If refrigeration is not available, store product in a cool dry place, out of direct sunlight. Do not exceed 75°F for long-term storage. Avoid freezing. Incompatible materials: Keep away from heat, oxidizers and strong acids.
SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection Exposure Controls:
Engineering Controls: Safety shower and eye wash. Personal Protective Equipment: Applicators and other handlers must wear long-sleeved shirt and long pants, waterproof
gloves, and shoes plus socks. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning maintaining PPE. If no such instructions for washables, use detergent and hot water. Keep and wash PPE separately from other laundry. Safety goggles are recommended.
General Hygiene measures: Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling and before eating, drinking, or using tobacco.
Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties Active Ingredient:
Physical state: Liquid Specific Density: 0.844±0.06 g/cm3
Temp: 20 °C Odor: Waxy, fatty Partition coefficient
n-octanol/water: Log P: 8.540±0.253 Temp: 25ºC
pH: Not applicable Solubility: Not soluble in water. Soluble in most organic solvents
Melting point: Data Not Available Evaporation Rate: Data Not Available Boiling point: 340.6±10.0 °C @ Press: 760 Torr Vapor Pressure: 1.68E-4 Torr. Temp: 25 °C Flash Point: Flash Point: 139.7±15.9 °C
SPLAT GM-O (Mixture: Active Ingredient + Inert Ingredients) Physical state: Thick liquid, semi-solid,
grease-like consistency Specific Density: 0.93 g/cm
3 Temp: 25 °C
Odor: Waxy, fatty Partition coefficient n-octanol/water:
Data not available
pH: 6.88 Solubility: Partially soluble in water Melting point: Data Not Available Evaporation Rate: Data Not Available Boiling point: Above 100ºC Vapor Pressure: Data not available Flash Point: Not applicable. Product is not flammable
Section 10: Stability and Reactivity Reactivity: No dangerous reaction known under conditions of normal use. Chemical stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. Possibility of hazardous reactions: Hazardous polymerization will not occur. Conditions to avoid: High temperatures, sparks, open flames and live electrical circuits.
Incompatible materials: Oxidizing agents, strong acids. Hazardous decomposition products: In case of fire oxides of carbon, fumes or vapors, soot and smoke may be produced.
Safety Data Sheet Splat GM-O Last Revised: April 29 2014 Version: 1
Section 11 - Toxicological Information Active Ingredient: Acute oral LD50 (rat) : >34600 mg/kg Acute dermal LD50 (rabbit): >2025mg/kg
3
Inhalation LC50 (rat): >5000mg/m
SPLAT GM-O (Mixture: Active Ingredient + Inert Ingredients): Toxicological properties of this product have not been thoroughly investigated.
Section 12 - Ecological Information Data is not available. Product should not be directly to water, or to areas where surface water is present or to intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. Incidental applications to water under the forest canopy are not considered to be a direct application to water, but should be avoided if practicable. Spray valves must be shut off when passing over surface water not under the canopy. Do not contaminate water when cleaning equipment or disposing of equipment washwaters or rinsate.
Section 13 - Disposal Considerations Appropriate Method of disposal: Contact a licensed professional waste disposal service to dispose of this material. This material may be burned in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber or disposed in a sanitary landfill in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations. Observe all federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
Section 14 - Transport Information Transport in accordance with local, state and federal regulations.
Section 15 - Regulatory Information US Classification and label Text: Indication of Danger: Irritant. Safety Statements: Keep away from heat – no smoking. United States Regulatory information: SARA Listed: No
Section 16 - Other Information The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. The information in this document is based on the present state of our knowledge and is applicable to the product with regard to appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any guarantee of the properties of the product. Users are advised to confirm in advance of need that information is current, applicable and suited to the circumstance of use. Isca Technologies, Inc. shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product. Furthermore, Isca Technologies, Inc. assumes no responsibility for injury caused by abnormal use of this material even if reasonable safety procedures are followed. Any questions regarding this product should be directed to the manufacturer as described in Section 1.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What Is SPLAT GM-O?
SPLAT GM-O is an organic, biodegradable formulation for the control of Gypsy Moth
(Lymantria dispar) using Mating Disruption. It is made entirely of food grade materials and has the
consistency of hand cream. SPLAT GM-O uses pheromone, an effective and safe method to control
Gypsy Moth without impacting other insects, mammals or the surrounding environment.
What Are Pheromones?
Pheromones are natural compounds that insects use to communicate, similar to the way humans use language.
Applying pheromone to a field confuses the insects, removing their ability to mate and controlling populations
in a completely non-lethal manner.
What Is Mating Disruption?
Mating disruption is a mechanism for insect control that utilizes species-specific pheromones to disrupt
the life cycle of insects. Confusing insects and removing their ability to mate controls populations
without the use of toxic chemicals.
How Will SPLAT GM-O Be Applied?
SPLAT GM-O is almost always applied aerially. Airplanes or helicopters flying 100 to 200 feet above
treetops will spray SPLAT GM-O over areas where gypsy moth control is desired.
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ISCA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
1230 Spring Street, Riverside, California 92507, U.S.A. www.iscatech.com Tel: (951) 686 5008 Fax: (815) 346 1722 E-mail: [email protected]
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How Much SPLAT GM-O Will Be Used?
For control of Gypsy Moth, doses of active ingredient (pheromone) can range from a low of 3
grams per acre to a high of 30 grams per acre. Most frequently, it is applied at a dose of 6 grams
per acre, which equates to 46 grams of SPLAT GM-O. This is less than a cup of SPLAT GM-O
being spread over an acre of forest per year to control Gypsy Moth.
Is SPLAT GM-O Harmful To Humans Or Animals?
No, SPLAT GM-O is completely harmless to humans and animals. All of the ingredients in
SPLAT GM-O are listed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as safe and have been
approved for food use. Should you, your children and/or pets come in contact with SPLAT GM-
O, simply wash the affected area with soap and water. Clothing can be cleaned with hot water
and laundry detergent.
Is SPLAT GM-O Harmful To The Environment?
No, SPLAT GM-O is completely harmless to the environment. SPLAT GM-O is a
biodegradable formulation specifically targeted at the Gypsy Moth. It will not affect other
insects or wild life.
Is SPLAT GM-O Organic?
Yes, SPLAT GM-O is certified organic under the USDA’s National Organic Program. In 2017,
ISCA also expects to receive organic certification from the Organic Materials Review Institute
(OMRI).
What If SPLAT GM-O Lands on My Car or Lawn?
SPLAT GM-O will not harm the paint of your car. If you notice SPLAT GM-O droplets on your
car, wash it with a mild detergent and water like you would with road grime. SPLAT GM-O will
not harm your lawn and will immediately start biodegradation into the soil.
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