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1. Introduction
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1.1 Background
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Site Number: |
Z4UD |
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Contract Number: |
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Action Memo Date: |
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Response Authority: |
OPA |
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Response Type: |
Emergency |
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Response Lead: |
PRP |
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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: |
7/11/2011 |
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Start Date: |
7/11/2011 |
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Demob Date: |
7/14/2011 |
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State Notification: |
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FPN#: |
E11420 |
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1.1.1 Incident Category
Emergency Response
1.1.2 Site Description
Oil production well and tank battery near agricultural and residential neighborhoods in Livingston, Overton County, Tennessee.
1.1.2.1 Location
Near 2135 Celina Highway, Livingston, Overton County, Tennessee. The release occurred within the right-of-way on the west side of Celina Highway.
1.1.2.2 Description of Threat - Discharge of Oil to Waters of the United States:
During the night of 7/10-7/11, a positive pressure line to an injection well burst at an Ohio Kentucky Oil Company well and tank battery. Several thousand gallons of brine water with crude oil was released to a roadside drainage ditch and traveled downstream between several residences. A majority of the oil was captured in vegetation along the initial 300 yards of the ditch/creek downstream of the release point. A majority of the brine water (unknown quantity of several thousand gallons) continued downstream to a sinkhole at approximately 1000 yards from the release point, which leaches into Little Eagle Creek (flows into Big Eagle Creek and then to Dale Hollow Lake).
1.1.3 Preliminary Removal Assessment/Removal Site Inspection Results
The release was discovered by a nearby resident at 0930hrs on 7/11 then reported by TEMA to the NRC by 1250hrs CST. Ohio Kentucky Oil Company responded during the afternoon of 7/11 to shut down the pump station and begin collecting spilled materials. Hay was used to dam portions of the ditch and a vacuum truck was used to collect brine and oil. TDEC responded to the event along with TEMA and Overton County EMA.
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2. Current Activities
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2.1 Operations Section
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2.1.1 Narrative
Late afternoon of July 12th the response crew continued to flush the oil-contaminated ditches by applying mechanical action via hand-shovel to release the oil that had sorbed to the ditch walls and vegetation. Some oiled vegetation, litter, and dead animals were removed and bagged. Adjoining tributaries that had recieved the discharge (i.e. the ditch downgradient from a detention pond on site) were also vacuumed and flushed to remove oil contamination. Flushing activities continued until visible gross contamination was removed and sheening minimized. An estimated 40,000 gallons of oil-contaminated water and rinsate were stored in multiple tanks on the lease property.
Excavated soil was staged in lined roll-off boxes on the lease property adjacent to the tank farm - as boxes became availabe. Two boxes were full Wednesday evening with one expected Thursday morning. An estimated 60 yards of oil-saturated soil were removed from the spill site and the tank farm. This contaminated soil shall be shipped off-site for treatment/disposal NO LATER THAN September 1st 2011. Should the RP fail to provide for appropriate disposition EPA will assume that portion of the reponse. Ohio Kentucky will remain financially responsible.
After the flushing of the ditches on site, responders observed frogs returning to the waterway. EPA and TDEC reconnoitered down stream locations in Big Eagle Creek and observed abundant aquatic life and no observable impact from the discharge.
EPA and TDEC directed the response crew to remove the underflow structures and remaining absorbent materials from the ditch. Oil absorbent polishing boom was installed at the lower most segment of the impacted waterway to capture anticipated sheening from residual oil contamination during upcoming rainfall events. The absorbent boom shall be maintained by the RP responders under overight provided by TDEC Oil&Gas.
2.1.2 Response Actions to Date
- Flush and remove oil contamination from waterway.
- Excavate oil-saturated soil from adjoining banks.
- Stage oil-contaminated materials in roll-off boxes and steel tanks on site.
- Repair damages due to excavation.
2.1.3 Enforcement Activities, Identity of Potentially Responsible Parties (PRPs)
OSC Huyser issued a Notice of Federal Interest letter to Ohio Kentucky Oil Co on July 12, 2011. OSC Huyser requested a copy of the SPCC Plan which was not available on site within the business day. OSC Jardine conducted an SPCC inspection of the lease facility late Wednesday, July 13, when the RP arrived on Site with the Plan.
2.1.4 Progress Metrics
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2.2 Planning Section
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2.2.1 Anticipated Activities
RP will provide for appropriate disposal of oil-contaminatred soil and water, as well as maintain absorbent boom in the waterway. This anticipated activity will be conducted under TDEC oversight.
2.2.1.1 Planned Response Activities
- Disposal of oil-contamianted media will be completed NLT September 1, 2011.
- Absorbent boom shall be mainyained for at least one month pending a determination by TDEC.
2.2.1.2 Next Steps
TDEC will advise EPA should additional assistance be required.
2.2.2 Issues
SPCC non-compliance issues are being addressed as a separate initiative by EPA.
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2.3 Logistics Section
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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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2.6 Liaison Officer
TDOT was contacted regarding the excavation in the right-of-way and proper remediation procedures. TDOT visited the site and instructed the PRP on required measures that must be taken to ensure adequate erosion control and reestablishment of vegetation.
TDEC contacted their solid waste personnel to provide direction on waste disposal from the site. TDEC provided the name of a local landfill capable of accepting the waste and the PRP will seek further advice from TDEC regarding special waste disposal procedures.
2.7 Information Officer
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2.7.1 Public Information Officer
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2.7.2 Community Involvement Coordinator
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3. Participating Entities
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3.1 Unified Command
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3.2 Cooperating Agencies
Tennessee Department of Environmental Conservation (TDEC)
Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA)
Overton County EMA
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4. Personnel On Site
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Ohio Kentucky Oil Co. (8)
EPA (1)
TDEC (2)
Overton Co. EMA (1)
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5. Definition of Terms
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6. Additional sources of information
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6.1 Internet location of additional information/report
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6.2 Reporting Schedule
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7. Situational Reference Materials
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