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3. Overall Framework for Response


Discussion Paper: Options for Government Response to an Oil Supply Disruption

Energy and the Environment Group, Resources and Networks Branch
[ Last Updated 9 July 2008 ]


3.1 This section summarises the overall framework for response to an oil supply disruption.

  Roles and responsibilities Emergency response measures Information from industry Communications with public and stakeholders
Initial Decision MED consults with industry and departments to assess need for government response. Advice to Minister of Energy who makes a decision, in consultation with Ministerial colleagues, on whether or not to implement government response.   Industry provides information to MED on size of disruption / supply situation and possibility of industry response / need for government intervention.  
First Steps MED sets up Senior Officials Coordination Team which then sets up other teams as appropriate. Senior Officials Coordination Team takes the lead in developing and coordinating a plan of action. The Minster of Energy, in consultation with Ministerial colleagues, makes decisions on the basis of this advice. Analyse full range of response options. Begin implementation of measures. If there is a risk of hoarding, introduce a fixed sales requirement immediately. Information collection from industry to determine appropriate response. Communications plan developed to support emergency response. Timely and accurate information conveyed to public.
Next Steps Senior Officials Coordination Team reviews on an ongoing basis the appropriateness of any measure(s) that are implemented as part of the emergency response, and advises the Minister of Energy on this basis. Measures adjusted in light of information collection and the changing situation. Ongoing information collection from industry to assess appropriateness of response and ongoing need for response. Communications plan reviewed for appropriateness on an ongoing basis. Timely and accurate information conveyed to public throughout the emergency response.
Deactivation Senior Officials Coordination Team assesses when the emergency response strategy is no longer necessary. The Minster of Energy makes the decision on the basis of this advice. Measures deactivated.   Minister of Energy to communicate the deactivation of the emergency response measures.

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