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National Labs report on assessing an

LNG release scenario, the applicant must evaluate the risk from both normal operation and terrorist-related incidents.

This includes review of the general threat to the LNG ship and its vulnera- bility based upon the relative exposure of the site. Consequences are expressed in terms of impact on three zones of exposure: 0 to 500m, 500 to 1,600m and 1,600 to 3,500 m from the tanker • risk management strategies: the applicant identifies ways in which an attack may be prevented resource needs for safety security and response: based on the risk manage- ment strategies identifed, this part of the

WSA identifies the resources such as manpower, systems and organisation needed to implement suitable control measures. This should cover all three maritime security levels conclusions and recommendations: general summary of the key findings of the work alongside critical actions.

Although the scope of analysis has been defined, a consistently acceptable depth and quality of analysis still has yet to be demonstrated. Since providing one of the key reports that helped the LNG ship Matthew re-enter Boston after

September 11th, Lloyd's Register has been at the forefront of developing prac- tical analysis of LNG incidents, produc- ing a large number of privately-commis- sioned studies on the nature of attacks or accidents, direct consequences to the ship and wider consequences to the gen- eral public.

With the introduction of NVIC 05-05,

Lloyd's Register has already received a number of requests for assistance on

WSA, varying in their scope and level of depth. Technically, the expertise required to cover the requested scope of work and the level of depth required is currently available. However, this does nots guarantee that the resulting content will be acceptable to USCG. Until the first WSA studies are delivered and accepted, an evolutionary process will occur.

Initial studies will be subject to signif- icant scrutiny by both those proposing and opposing new LNG terminals. It is reasonable to expect that these initial

WSA studies will be responded to in the same manner as the numerous individ- ual LNG risk studies that have been pro- duced in the last five years. Any per- ceived security or safety weaknesses in the assessments will likely be targeted, and it may be that a new round of count- er-studies will take place. Care must be taken to ensure that arguments put for- ward for and against the siting of LNG terminals are all suitably addressed.

Unfortunately, there are agendas in play that have detracted from factual assess- ments that deal with the real risks, those that are actually scientifically reason- able and likely.

WSAobjectives

It is critical that in developing a scope to meet NVIC-05-05, the focus stays on the delivery of an acceptable outcome.

An acceptable outcome is a report that meets three objectives: to satisfy USCG that the facility is safe, hence allowing the application to proceed smoothly; to suitably address the fears of the general public, ensuring that the applicant meets its social responsibility obligations; and most importantly, to minimize the risk

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