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1. Introduction
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1.1 Background
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Response Authority: |
OPA |
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Response Type: |
Emergency |
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Response Lead: |
EPA |
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Incident Category: |
Removal Action |
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NPL Status: |
Non NPL |
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Operable Unit: |
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Mobilization Date: |
11/26/2013 |
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Start Date: |
11/27/2013 |
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Demob Date: |
11/27/2013 |
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Completion Date: |
11/27/2013 |
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State Notification: |
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FPN#: |
E14415 |
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1.1.1 Incident Category
Emergency
1.1.2 Site Description
A contractor constructing a residential dock using floating work barges discharged oil into the waters of Lake Norman due to leak from equipment on the barge.
1.1.2.1 Location
The oil impacted the shore line of Lake Norman adjacent to 189 Keats Road, Mooresville, NC.
1.1.2.2 Description of Threat
Oil was released to the waters of Lake Norman from a crane barge. Lake Norman is fed by the Catawba River, and drains into Mountain Island Lake to the south. Full pond at Lake Norman is 76 feet. Area of the release ranged from 1 feet to 5 feet in depth. Lake Norman is used for recreational boating, fishing and hydroelectric power generation.
1.1.3 Preliminary Removal Assessment/Removal Site Inspection Results
The Mount Mourne Fire Department responded to a report of oil leaking from a barge on Lake Norman at approximately 1030 hours on 11/26/2013. They discovered a large sheen around floating barges and equipment that was being used to construct a residential dock at 189 Keats Road. Fire Department personnel placed absorbent boom around the dock construction equipment and attempted to contact the owner of the equipment. The Fire Department could not determine the exact source of the leak and believed there was an ongoing release into the waters of Lake Norman. After unsuccessful attempts to contact the owner of the equipment, the Fire Department contacted the National Response Center and requested assistance. The local Fire Department reported a possible uncontrolled release of oil to Lake Norman with an oil sheen that was estimated to be 200' by 300'.
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2. Current Activities
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2.1 Operations Section
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2.1.1 Narrative
The Mount Mourne Fire Department responded to a report of oil leaking from a barge on Lake Norman at approximately 1030 hours on 11/26/2013. They discovered a large sheen around floating barges and equipment that was being used to construct a residential dock at 189 Keats Road. Fire Department personnel placed absorbent boom around the dock construction equipment and attempted to contact the owner of the equipment. The Fire Department could not determine the exact source of the leak and believed there was an ongoing release into the waters of Lake Norman. After unsuccessful attempts to contact the owner of the equipment, the Fire Department contacted the National Response Center and requested assistance. The local Fire Department reported a possible uncontrolled release of oil to Lake Norman with an oil sheen that was estimated to be 200' by 300'. EPA OSC's responded on 11/26/2013 at approximately 1730 hours. Due to the danger of working around water at night, further response action were delayed until the morning of 11/27/2013.
At approximately 0800 hours on 11/27/2013, EPA and EPA contractors mobilized to the site. EPA observed an oil sheen in the waters. The majority of sheen had collected around the absorbent boom that the fire department deployed. Sheen was also observed outside of the absorbent boom, along the shoreline for approximately 100'. The RP, Lancaster Custom Dock, arrived at approximately 0900 hrs. According to the RP, the oil discharge was caused by a hydraulic oil hose break on the barge.
2.1.2 Response Actions to Date
Upon arrival the RP determined that no additional oil was leaking from the barge. EPA contractors used oil absorbent pads to remove the oil sheen. Disposal of the oily pads and the absorbent boom will be handled by the RP. EPA left the RP additional absorbent pads and bags for any residual oil.
2.1.3 Enforcement Activities, Identity of Potentially Responsible Parties (PRPs)
The PRP is:
Lancaster Custom Dock
2.1.4 Progress Metrics
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2.2 Planning Section
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2.2.1.1 Planned Response Activities
The RP will handle the disposal of the oil contaminated debris.
2.2.1.2 Next Steps
No additional response actions are anticipated.
2.2.2 Issues
No Issues
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2.3 Logistics Section
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2.4 Finance Section
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2.5 Other Command Staff
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3. Participating Entities
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4. Personnel On Site
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RP: 2
ERRS Contractor: 5
EPA: 2
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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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