The document discusses the development and use of Environmental Sensitivity Index (ESI) mapping for oil spill contingency planning and response. ESI mapping was created to identify sensitive environmental resources in advance of spills to help prioritize cleanup efforts. Over the past 20 years, ESI atlases have been created for coastal areas throughout the U.S. and other countries. The digital ESI concept has evolved to include tidal inlet protection strategies, seasonal information, watershed risk assessments, inland river classification, and identification of unusually sensitive areas. ESI maps are used by oil spill response teams and planners to determine resources at risk and prioritize protection efforts during spill responses.

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