The Drills and Exercises Unit (D&E) promotes the preparedness of vessel and facility plan holders by assisting in the design of and evaluating equipment deployment drills and tabletop exercises. Drill and exercise participants are tested against specific objectives and their performance is evaluated. Our goal, through drills and exercises, is to increase preparedness for potential oil spill response by plan holders, OSPR, and stakeholders to maximize response efficiency and protection of California's natural resources.
On January 1, 2023, new harmonized drills and exercises regulations (14 CCR § 820.1) became effective. These regulations can be found below.
D&E Contacts
North - Sacramento
Central - Bakersfield
South - Seal Beach
- Kim Penttila, Drill Coordinator / Senior Environmental Scientist Specialist, (562) 483-9416, Kim.Penttila@wildlife.ca.gov
- Kelly Kloos, Drill Coordinator / Environmental Scientist, (916) 472-1247, Kelly.Kloos@wildlife.ca.gov
- Deanna Harkink, Drill Coordinator / Environmental Scientist, (916) 616-0723, Deanna.Harkink@wildlife.ca.gov
- Chris Thixton, Drills and Exercises Unit Supervisor / Senior Environmental Scientist Supervisor, (562) 233-7095, Chris.Thixton@wildlife.ca.gov