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The Clarks River / Miss Jane Vessel Oil Spill is the location of a diesel fuel spill into the Clarks River in Paducah, Kentucky. The "Miss Jane" is an abandoned towboat which has been grounded on land within the high water mark of the Clarks River, a tributary to the Tennessee River. An unknown amount of diesel fuel has caused a sheen on Clarks River. The incident was referred to EPA Region 4 by USCG MSO Paducah
OSC Spurlin was dispatched to the site on 3/2/2004. After performing an initial assessment, the OSC determined that the source of the sheen was the "Miss Jane" vessel which was abandoned on land along the riverbank. Attempts by the OSC to identify a responsible party have been unsuccessful. OSC Spurlin mobilized ERRS contractor CMC, Inc. to the site on 3/3/2004. The OSC and CMC have placed sorbent boom around the sheen in the river and plan to pump out the fuel storage tanks located onboard the "Miss Jane". Additionally, the oily water in the engine compartment may be removed.
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