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LLNL Emergency Management Plan (EPlan) Rev 27 January 2022 33 2.3.1.2 Environment, Safety, and Health Teams The ES&H Teams are composed of ES&H specialists and technicians from the ES&H Directorate. The ES&H Teams provide direct support to Laboratory programs/facilities and are the key interface between line organizations and ES&H support organizations. During emergencies, they provide technical support and consultation to the on-scene IC, be it Security or Fire. The IC works closely with the area ES&H Team through the ES&H Team Leader to develop an incident action plan for controlling emergencies. This plan identifies health and safety requirements, strategic goals, and tactical objectives to protect life, the environment, and property. Under the direction of the IC, a liaison (e.g., ES&H Team Leader, deputy, or technician supervisor) for the cognizant ES&H Team will coordinate all ES&H Team activities at the emergency scene. During normal working hours, ES&H Team members respond to the emergency scene and report to the IC. 2.3.1.3 Protective Force Division The LLNL Security Organization’s PFD provides rapid uniformed and armed protection response for the Laboratory. The PFD derives its authority under Section 161K of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended (42 U.S.C. 2201K), to carry firearms while engaged in the performance of official duties and to make arrests without warrant for violations of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954. 2.3.2 Emergency Operations Center The EOC is a facility that allows for centralized coordination of information and resources to support incident management activities at LLNL. The EOC is used to establish and maintain communication with the IC and various DOCs. Once activated and operational, the EOC staff develops the primary situation and damage/consequence assessment information. In consultation with the EBCC, the EOC staff sets overall policy and priorities for responding to the emergency and for initial recovery activities. At the discretion of the LEDO, the EOC may also be activated for events that are not Operational Emergencies. The LLNL EOC is normally in stand-by status and ready for activation (see Table 2.1 and Section 2.4). The EOC staff also handles Multi-Agency Coordination required by SEMS/NIMS. Specifically, this involves the communication, coordination, and cooperation between LLNL and entities/jurisdictions involved in the response by providing information and insight for the decision-makers in these entities/jurisdictions. The general composition of the EOC staff consists of representatives from LLNL and NNSA/LFO. Typical EOC cadre configuration is shown in Figure 2.4.