Triggers for a high-level response
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Triggers for a high-level response

  2 There are a number of triggers which may influence the magnitude of, and sense of crisis associated with, a marine pollution incident. Some of these triggers are technical triggers due to proximity to sensitive resources, for example, while others may be based on elements such as issues of public perception, particular sensitivities due to past events and the way an event is covered by the media. Incidents that would trigger the highest level of interest and which would require immediate and high-level government intervention are incidents:

  • .1 of national significance

  • .2 that elicit significant media attention

  • .3 with transboundary implications

  • .4 that have substantial budgetary consequences

Parent topic: Annex - Briefing Package for Senior Government Officials and High-level Executives in the Event of Major Oil Spills
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