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1. Introduction
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1.1 Background
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Response Authority: |
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Emergency |
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PRP |
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Removal Action |
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Non NPL |
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Mobilization Date: |
2/9/2015 |
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2/9/2015 |
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2/9/2015 |
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2/12/2015 |
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E15002 |
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1.1.1 Incident Category
Emergency Response
1.1.2 Site Description
The site is in an industrial area near the Port of Tacoma.
1.1.2.1 Location
2240 Taylor Way Tacoma, Washington.
1.1.2.2 Description of Threat
Approximately 20,000 gallons of petroleum based asphalt released from a 4" pipeline while pumping the product from the railcar into the storage tank. It is estimated that about 10,000 gallons of the product entered a nearby draining ditch which connects to the Blair Waterway and Puget Sound (navigable waters of the U.S).
Wildlife was impacted by this incident. Two ducks landed in the asphalt and got stuck.
1.1.3 Preliminary Removal Assessment/Removal Site Inspection Results
EPA OSC Angie Zavala was mobilized on February 9, 2015 to evaluate the discharge or threat of discharge of petroleum to navigable waters of the U.S. Upon arrival, the plant manager (PRP) and his technical engineer, took OSC Zavala for a tour to the plant and to describe the details of the spill. The spilled started at the Gardner-Fields asphalt facility (PRP) and travelled via a ditch to City of Tacoma property. It was estimated that the asphalt travelled approximately 600 feet in the ditch from the facility toward the Blair Waterway. It was contained about 800 feet from the Blair Waterway. Boom and sorbent were put in place by the RP’s contractor to prevent any sheen coming off of the asphalt from migrating further down the ditch. Two ducks that landed in the asphalt got stuck were recovered but thought unlikely to survive. Under direction of OSC Zavala and in coordination with the WA Fish and Game, a contractor was hired by the RP to conduct hazing in order to keep further wildlife from being contaminated by the sticky asphalt. OSC Zavala determined that the release was secure and demobilized Monday evening.
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2. Current Activities
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2.1 Operations Section
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2.1.1 Narrative
At approximately 12:00 PM on February 08, 2015, 10,000 gallons of asphalt were released into a drainage ditch off the facility while transferring asphalt from a rail car to a storage tank (capacity 1.6 million gallons). While pumping into tank 61, a flexible connection failed in the common fill line at tank 62. The valve to tank 62 was closed. The asphalt overflowed the oil water separator and left the facility via the storm drainage system. The equipment failure was discovered at 1:20 PM and pumping activities stopped. The asphalt traveled approximately 600 feet in the ditch from the facility toward the Blair Waterway. It was contained about 800 feet from the Blair Waterway. Boom and sorbent were put in place by the RP’s contractor to prevent any sheen coming off of the asphalt from migrating further down the ditch. The ditch is currently under cleanup investigation conducted by the Washington Department of Ecology Toxic Cleanup Program. A resent sampling result showed high contamination of lead, arsenic, and TPH.
2.1.2 Response Actions to Date
The PRP hired NRC Environmental cleanup contractor to conduct the cleanup and Focus Wildlife to provide hazing and deterrent measures. Washington Department of Ecology, Toxic Cleanup Program, would be the oversight agency for cleanup of the spilled asphalt.
2.1.3 Enforcement Activities, Identity of Potentially Responsible Parties (PRPs)
The PRP is Gardner-Fields, LLC of Tacoma, WA.
2.1.4 Progress Metrics
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2.2 Planning Section
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2.2.1 Anticipated Activities
2.2.1.1 Planned Response Activities
Washington Department of Ecology Toxic Cleanup Program will oversee cleanup of the spilled asphalt.
2.2.1.2 Next Steps
2.2.2 Issues
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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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No information available at this time.
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2.5 Other Command Staff
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2.5.1 Safety Officer
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2.5.2 Liaison Officer
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2.5.3 Information Officer
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3. Participating Entities
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3.1 Unified Command
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3.2 Cooperating Agencies
Washington Department of Ecology
Washington State Fish and Wildlife
Port of Tacoma Environmental
City of Tacoma Environmental Services
US Coast Guard
NRC Environmental cleanup contractor
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4. Personnel On Site
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Washington Department of Ecology: Doug Stolz, and Marv Coleman.
Washington State Fish and Wildlife: Donald Noviello, Dustin Prator, and Jeff Summit and his trainee.
Port of Tacoma Enviromental: Jenn Stabbings and Stewart Currie.
City of Tacoma Environmental Services: Jason Yost.
US Cost Guard: Trevor Stoerek, Michael Berlin, Seth Grayson, and Dana Grada.
NRC Emergency Response: Jason Blair, Jason Potts, and Lance Baza.
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5. Definition of Terms
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No information available at this time.
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6. Additional sources of information
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7. Situational Reference Materials
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No information available at this time.
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