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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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Incident Category: |
Removal Action |
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4/3/2015 |
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1.1.1 Incident Category
Discharge of oil from an abandoned pipeline posing a threat to navigable waterway.
1.1.2 Site Description
The site includes a 6 inch pipeline from which oil is discharging. The discharge appears to emerge from a break near or at a valve. The pipeline appears to be abandoned and rains on 4/3/2015 appear to be causing increased discharge (suggesting a compromised line). The oil discharges onto land and then migrates towards the flowing waters of a tributary of the Left Fork TwoMile Creek, a tributary of the Kanawha River a navigable waterway.
1.1.2.1 Location
The location of the pipeline is along Woodward Dr. in a residential area of Kanawha County, West Virginia
1.1.2.2 Description of Threat
The discharging oil is migrating overland towards the flowing waters of the Left Fork TwoMile Creek a tributary of the Kanawha River a navigable waterway. A rain event on April 3, 2015 is exacerbating the discharge and without defensive measures or stopping the source, the oil will migrate to the water. The flowing water is about 125 to 150 feet downgradient of the discharge point. The size classification of the discharge would be expected to be minor.
1.1.3 Preliminary Removal Assessment/Removal Site Inspection Results
The OSC coordinated with the WVDEP who responded and was onscene. The source of the discharge was determined to be a 6 inch pipeline running through residential properties. The WVDEP believes the line to be abandoned. The line is likely compromised as the WVDEP believes that the rain event of this day is causing the discharge to increase over time. An estimated 10 gallons has thus far discharged and the WVDEP estimates about a 1 gallon per minute discharge rate. It is unknown how much oil can discharge, but the OSC estimates that another 100 gallons may discharge before the source can be stopped. Based upon discussion with WVDEP, knowledge of the area, and examination of maps and pictures, the OSC has determined that the discharge poses a substantial threat to the navigable water. Although oil has not presently reached the water, the OSC believes that given the unknown volume of oil in the pipeline, the rainy conditions, and the proximity of the water (about 125 to 150 feet from the discharge point), that migration into the water this day is likely without defensive measures and actions to stop the source. The source appears to be a break in the line at the location of a valve. However, excavation activities will be needed to verify.
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2. Current Activities
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2.1 Operations Section
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2.1.1 Narrative
The WVDEP is onscene and has initiated response actions with local authorities.
2.1.2 Response Actions to Date
Absorbent materials (booms and pads) are placed at the source of the discharge and along the migration pathway. Without excavation activity at the source followed by plugging or patching, it is unlikely that the discharge will stop. Oil has not migrated to the water at this time, but the continuing discharge and the rains will likely cause such migration to water without continued actions by WVDEP. WVDEP has requested EPA assistance with access to the OSLTF to complete actions to stop the source of the discharge.
The OSC has coordinated with DEP and discussed appropriate response actions. The OSC agreed to embody those actions into the scope of a PRFA which was then further discussed with WVDEP. Actions will include exposure and patching/plugging of the pipeline and removal of discharged oil. Further actions authorized by the OSC will not occur until the OSC is able to evaluate the identification of a responsible party.
2.1.3 Enforcement Activities, Identity of Potentially Responsible Parties (PRPs)
The WVDEP is not yet able to identify the owner of the pipeline, but activity to identify such owner will continue and such information will be forwarded to the OSC.
2.1.4 Progress Metrics
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2.2 Planning Section
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2.2.1 Anticipated Activities
Maintain defensive actions with absorbent materials to prevent the migration of oil to the water. Excavate the pipeline to fully expose the break. Patch the break, or if such patch would not be effective (e.g., break is at the valve), then cut the pipeline and plug the ends. After the source is secure, remove discharged oil.
2.2.1.1 Planned Response Activities
The WVDEP is expected to implement the limited response actions agreed between WVDEP and EPA and continue to assist in the identification of a responsible party.
2.2.1.2 Next Steps
2.2.2 Issues
A rain event of this day is facilitating the migration of oil from the pipeline and towards the waterway.
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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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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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