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1. Introduction
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1.1 Background
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1.1.1 Incident Category
1.1.2 Site Description
Apartment complex associated with the Bridgeport Housing Authority
1.1.2.1 Location
100 Court D, Bridgeport, Connecticut
1.1.2.2 Description of Threat
The threat comprised the release of #6 oil into the environment. The oil was released from the apartment complex boiler room via sump pumps.
1.1.3 Preliminary Removal Assessment/Removal Site Inspection Results
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2. Current Activities
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2.1 Operations Section
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2.1.1 Narrative
On June 21, 2010, a release of #6 fuel oil was discovered at Success Village Apartments in Bridgeport, CT. Approximately 1,500 gallons of fuel oil spilled as a result of a broken fuel line in the boiler room. the oil was released into the environment from the building by a sump pump which connected to a storm drain The storm drain initially discharges into an unnamed brook which leads to the Yellow Mill River and eventually to Long Island Sound. The release was reported to CTDEP onTuesday, June 22, 2010. The CTDEP notified the National Response Center and report # 945050 was passed to EPA Region 01 at 1645 hrs that same day. CTDEP John Aceto reported that the facility had a similar release approximately 18 months ago and has not addressed the inadequacies with the boiler room drainage system. A cleanup contractor has been hired by CTDEP to address the oil in the storm drain and the Yellow Mill River. Although the release is within the USEPA jurisdiction, the USCG Sector Long Island Sound has also responded due to the threat of release to Long Island Sound.
CTDEP requested EPA assistance for Wednesday, June 23, 2010.
2.1.2 Response Actions to Date
On June 23, 2010 the OSC arrived on scene at 1100hrs and integrated into the Unified Command. A reconaissance of the entire spill area was performed, including the origin of th espill, the various accessible areas of impact to the brook and the Yellow Mill River, and the impacted Long Island Sound area. EPA observed the sheen in the water as well as dark staining on the brook containment walls. the clean up contractor for CTDEP applied absorbent booms and pads to the areas where the oil was collecting. They also scooped and bagged contaminated debris for disposal.
A meeting was held with EPA, USCG, CTDEP, and the Responsible Party (RP). The details of the spill were reviewed and the anticipated action plan by the RP was discussed. The RP was presented with a Notice of Federal Interest (NOFI) from EPA. CTDEP emphasized their interest in the spill, considering the history at the facility. They stated that they would continue their response to mitigate the immediate hazard until the RP was able to contract an agreement to take over the spill mitigation efforts. It was agreed that the clean up contractor would continue their efforts until the end of the day under the direction of CTDEP. After that point, the clean up contractor would be in agreement with the RP and continue all spill mitigation efforts under their direction. The RP also agreed to address the sump pump and tank compliance issues through the clean up contractor. The RP agreed to comply to the state regulations regarding the condition of the tanks, associated piping, and sump pumps. CTDEP will be monitoring the efforts of the clean up contractor and the RP to ensure that they are meeting the state regulation. CTDEP with coordinate with EPA as necessary.
During the response, the OSC determined that all clean up activities have been appropriate and not inconsistent with the National Contingency Plan. By 1600hrs, the spill had been effectively addressed in the brook, the Yellow Mill River, and Long Island Sound. It is estimated that 175 gallons was recovered from the associated waterways.
2.1.3 Enforcement Activities, Identity of Potentially Responsible Parties (PRPs)
The RP has been identified as Success Village Apartments, Inc. The property manager for the site is the main contact for the RP. A Notice of Federal Interest (NOFI) was presented at the incident to the RP. This case will be refered to enforcement.
2.1.4 Progress Metrics
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Disposal |
| #6 oil |
water |
1500 |
N/A |
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N/A |
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2.2 Planning Section
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2.2.1 Anticipated Activities
The RP has contracted with the CTDEP cleanup contractor so that they may continue the cleanup efforts. They will be mitigating the cause of the spill as well as cleaning the oil on the floor and out of the sump pumps in the apartment complex boiler room.
2.2.1.1 Planned Response Activities
No further response activities are planned at this time.
2.2.1.2 Next Steps
The cleanup contractor will remove the oil from the boiler room by the end of the week. They will then work with the PRP to develop a schedule to address the issues in the boiler room. This will include updating their sump pumps and altering their current tank condition.
2.2.2 Issues
No issues have been identified at this time
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2.3 Logistics Section
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No information available at this time.
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2.4 Finance Section
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2.5 Other Command Staff
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2.5.1 Safety Officer
The initial report that CT DEP received as from a private residence downstream from the location of the spill. The home owner reported that her two children had been swimming in their pool in the back yard on Monday, June 22, 2010. They children were complaining of headaches and nasuea. The home owner noticed the strong oil smell and the sheen in the waterway that ran behind her house. She brought her children to the hospital then reported the incident to the CT DEP.
2.6 Liaison Officer
2.7 Information Officer
2.7.1 Public Information Officer
2.7.2 Community Involvement Coordinator
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3. Participating Entities
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3.1 Unified Command
The Unified Command consisted of:
United States Coast Guard Long Island Sound (USCG LIS)
US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Connecticut Department of Environmental Management (CT DEP)
Bridgeport Fire Department
Stratford Fire Department
Responsible Party - Success Village Apartments, Inc.
3.2 Cooperating Agencies
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4. Personnel On Site
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5. Definition of Terms
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6. Additional sources of information
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7. Situational Reference Materials
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