OPA 90 (QI) Qualified Individual)

This course provides comprehensive training for Qualified Individuals (QIs) under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA 90), focusing on their critical role in oil spill response. Participants will gain the knowledge and skills needed to activate response plans, coordinate with authorities, and manage incidents effectively to protect the environment and ensure compliance.

• Explains the role and responsibilities of the Qualified Individual (QI) under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA 90), including emergency availability and response obligations for vessels and facilities handling oil.
• Covers the critical operational duties of the QI including activating emergency notifications, coordinating communication with regulatory agencies, assessing spill conditions, and directing initial response actions.
• Reviews the structure and objectives of Qualified Individual training programs, including instructor-led, scenario-based exercises focused on incident management and spill response coordination.
• Explains core training topics including Incident Command System (ICS) roles, oil spill regulatory requirements, response organization, hazard identification, resource deployment, and logistical coordination during spill incidents.
• Covers federal compliance and preparedness requirements including annual QI notification drills, emergency exercises, training obligations, and operational readiness standards for spill response programs.
• Highlights real-world QI responsibilities such as managing complex spill responses, coordinating with Coast Guard and state agencies during exercises, and assisting vessels with regulatory and port compliance issues.
• Emphasizes the importance of Qualified Individual training in supporting rapid, organized, and effective spill response efforts while helping reduce environmental damage, operational disruptions, and regulatory penalties.

Certificate of Completion in OPA 90 Qualified Individual Training

Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA 90)33 CFR 155.1060 (Vessel Response Plans and QI Requirements)Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 31140 CFR, 46 CFR, and 49 CFR (Federal Spill Response Regulations)

This course is ideal for maritime professionals, vessel operators, and facility managers designated as Qualified Individuals.Emphasis is placed on regulatory compliance, incident management, and effective communication during oil spill emergencies.