FEMA is seeking public feedback on the National Qualification System Chemical Operations Support Specialist and Key Planning Factors and Considerations for Response to and Recovery from a Chemical Incident for Public Engagement. This national engagement period will conclude at 5 p.m. ET July 22.

The COSS is intended to assist the chemical response stakeholders develop a robust cadre of personnel with the ability to bridge together response and chemical knowledge.

The Chem KPF can help jurisdictions identify considerations that could substantially aid the recovery process by decreasing recovery timelines and costs, improving public health and safety and addressing major resource limitations and critical decisions resulting from a chemical incident.

National engagement provides an opportunity for interested parties to comment on these documents. The public feedback period also ensures that the COSS and Chem KPF are relevant for all implementing partners.

FEMA will host three, 60-minute webinars to discuss the COSS and Chem KPF and answer related questions. The webinar is open to the whole community.

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