Next Meeting and Training - January 21-22, 2026
- The location for the meeting,
training and TTX is the Homer A. Maxey International Trade
Center, 521 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96813.
- MSTeams will be available
for virtual connectivity both days, but we recommend
participating in person if at all possible (contact us for link).
- The ORRT meeting will
take place from 0800 to Noon on January 21 (agenda forthcoming) followed by
a training/event on the afternoon of the 21st (TBD).
- The 22nd will be a Lithium Ion
Training (0800-Noon) and TTX (1300-1630) with a scenario involving a
Container vessel at the Port of Honolulu.
- There is no registration
required for the ORRT meeting.
However, registration is required for the free training and TTX on
the 22nd. Click on
this link to register for the Training and/or TTX:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVd3eDW9-it-XfcDaQkCRzLJvcNpHRNeauw3ieTeHIW556_Q/viewform?usp=sf_link
ORRT Background
The Oceania Regional Response Team (ORRT) is responsible for regional planning and preparedness activities before response actions, and for providing advice and support to Federal On Scene Coordinators or Remedial Project Managers when activated, usually during an incident or response.
Oceania RRT membership consists of designated representatives from each federal agency participating in the National Response Team (NRT) together with state, territory, commonwealth or local government agencies - providing them with the opportunity to participate in response and preparedness activities related to pollution incidents.
The ORRT is led by US EPA Region 9 and USCG District 14, and its Area of Responsibility (AOR) includes Hawaii, American Samoa, Guam, Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands (CNMI) and other Pacific Island territories and nations as requested.