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1. Introduction
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1.1 Background
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1.1.1 Incident Category
EPA Region 4 Telephone Duty Officer was notified of a submerged boat releasing fuel into Lake Lanier. The notification came from Gwinnett Water Resources, who was notified by a property owner adjacent to the submerged craft. Gwinnett Water Resources also contacted the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (GaEPD), who was unable to assist in the response efforts. Duty Officer dispatched responder to assess the situation and determine appropriate response actions.
1.1.2 Site Description
A sunken private boat was reported to be releasing fuel in a small cove on Lake Lanier. The boat was described to be approximately 35 feet long, wooden hulled, cabin cruiser. It is estimated to hold approximately 250 gallons of fuel. Sheen has been observed around the area of the sunken boat.
1.1.2.1 Location
Lakeview Drive, Buford, Ga. A residential neighborhood on Lake Lanier.
1.1.2.2 Description of Threat
Sunken boat releasing fuel to the surface of Lake Lanier. A sunken boat is approximately 35 feet long, wooden hulled cabin cruiser. It is estimated to hold approximately 250 gallons of fuel.
1.1.3 Preliminary Removal Assessment/Removal Site Inspection Results
On April, 29th 2011, OSC Garrard arrived on scene to investigate and speak with the boat owner. The owner was not home. OSC Garrard spoke with the reporting party and was able look at the area in which the boat was sunken from the distance. The boat was completely submerged. No sheen was visible in the cove, but OSC Garrard was not able to investigate at the submerged site to determine if the sunken boat was releasing fuel.
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2. Current Activities
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2.1 Operations Section
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2.1.1 Narrative
EPA Region 4 Telephone Duty Officer was notified of a submerged boat releasing fuel into Lake Lanier. The notification came from Gwinnett Water Resources, who was notified by a property owner adjacent to the submerged craft. Gwinnett Water Resources also contacted the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (GaEPD), who was unable to assist in the response efforts. Duty Officer dispatched responder to assess the situation and determine appropriate response actions.
A sunken private boat was reported to be releasing fuel in a small cove on Lake Lanier in Buford, Ga. The boat was described to be approximately 35 feet long, wooden hulled, cabin cruiser. It is estimated to hold approximately 250 gallons of fuel. Sheen has been observed in the area of the sunken boat by neighbors.
On April, 29th 2011, OSC Garrard arrived on scene to investigate and speak with the boat owner. The owner was not home. OSC Garrard spoke with the reporting party and was able look at the area in which the boat was sunken from the distance. The boat was completely submerged. No sheen was visible in the cove, but OSC Garrard was not able to investigate at the submerged site to determine if the sunken boat was releasing fuel.
OSC Garrard spoke with the US Army Core of Engineers (USACE) Park Rangers concerning the sunken vessel. The USACE has been working with the boat owner to remove the boat from the water.
USACE enforcement actions for the boat removal have stalled. A Notice of Federal Interest was mailed to the property owner on June 13, 2011. OSC Garrard has spoken with the property owner and he stated he was awaiting permission from the bankruptcy courts to spend funds for the boat removal.
2.1.2 Response Actions to Date
2.1.3 Enforcement Activities, Identity of Potentially Responsible Parties (PRPs)
John Owens
2.1.4 Progress Metrics
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2.2 Planning Section
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2.2.1 Anticipated Activities
OSC Garrard will continue to coordinate with the USACE Park Rangers / and property owner for the removal of the boat.
2.2.1.1 Planned Response Activities
If the property owner fails to remove the sunken boat, the EPA OSC will remove the boat from the water and drain remaining oils from the boat.
2.2.1.2 Next Steps
2.2.2 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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3.1 Unified Command
3.2 Cooperating Agencies
United States Army Core of Engineers (USACE)
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4. Personnel On Site
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Jordan Garrard, EPA OSC
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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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