U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
POLLUTION/SITUATION REPORT
Duke Energy Cincinnati Diesel Spill - Removal Polrep
Initial Removal Polrep
UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Region V
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Subject:
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POLREP #1
Initial POLREP
Duke Energy Cincinnati Diesel Spill
New Richmond, OH
Latitude: 38.9913040 Longitude: -84.2976630
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To:
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From:
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Steven Renninger, On-Scene Coordinator
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Date:
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8/19/2014
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Reporting Period:
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8/19/2014
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1. Introduction
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1.1 Background
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Site Number: |
NRC#1092727 |
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Contract Number: |
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D.O. 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: |
EPA |
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Incident Category: |
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NPL Status: |
Non NPL |
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Operable Unit: |
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Mobilization Date: |
8/19/2014 |
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Start Date: |
8/19/2014 |
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Demob Date: |
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Completion Date: |
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CERCLIS ID: |
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ERNS No.: |
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State Notification: |
Ohio EPA and KY DEP |
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FPN#: |
E14538 |
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Reimbursable Account #: |
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1.1.1 Incident Category
Emergency Response
On August 18,
2014 at 2355 hours, Duke Energy reported a diesel spill at the Duke
Energy Beckjord Generating facility located at 757 State Route 52, New Richmond, Clermont County, Ohio. NRC Report
number is 1092727. The initial report was 1,000 gallons of Fuel Oil No. 2 released to the
Ohio River.
On August 19, 2014, Unified Command was established on-scene with
EPA, Ohio EPA, Pierce Township, Kentucky DEP, US Coast Guard, and Duke
Energy. The spill estimate was revised to 3,400 gallons on August 19,
2014.
Unified Command briefings were conducted on August 19, 2014 at 1100 hrs, 1415 hrs, and 1800 hrs.
1.1.2 Site Description
3,400 gallon diesel oil spill at the Duke Energy facility at 757 State Route 52, New Richmond, OH. Spill impacted the Ohio River.
1.1.2.1 Location
757 State Route 52, New Richmond, Ohio. Sheen and diesel observed on the Ohio River for approximately 12 miles down stream of spill location. At 1600 hrs on August 19, 2014, the leading edge of the sheen was observed at the I-471 bridge on the east side of Cincinnati, Ohio.
1.1.2.2 Description of Threat
Duke Energy initially reported a 1,000 gallon spill of diesel oil #2 to the NRC on August 18, 2014 at 23:55. On August 19, 2014, the spill amount was revised to 3,400 gallons of diesel oil #2 released to the Ohio River. Northern KY and Greater Cincinnati water intakes were closed on August 19, 2014.
1.1.3 Preliminary Removal Assessment/Removal Site Inspection Results
EPA and Ohio EPA overflights on August 19, 2014 documented approximately 12 miles of the Ohio River were impacted by the diesel spill. Northern KY and Greater Cincinnati water intakes were closed on August 19, 2014. ORSANCO completed water sampling on August 19, 2014. ORSANCO modeling projects spill will reach Markland Dam by 1930 hrs on August 22, 2014.
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2. Current Activities
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2.1 Operations Section
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2.1.1 Narrative
On August 19, 2014, Unified Command was established on-scene with
EPA, Ohio EPA, Pierce Township, Kentucky DEP, US Coast Guard, and Duke
Energy. The spill estimate was revised to 3,400 gallons on August 19,
2014.
Unified Command briefings were conducted on August 19, 2014 at 1100 hrs, 1415 hrs, and 1800 hrs.
On August 19, 2014 US Coast Guard closed Ohio River traffic between Ohio River mile markers 453 to 468.
Duke Energy hired Clean Harbors to stabilize spill location and contain/remove diesel oil in the Ohio River and affected tributaries.
2.1.2 Response Actions to Date
On August 19, 2014 at 1000 hrs, EPA issued a Notice of Federal Interest to Duke Energy.
On August 19, 2014 the following response operations were completed under Unified Command:
Incident Command Post established at Duke Energy; phone number is 513-467-4130
FPN #E14538 established for $50,000
PRFA established with US Coast Guard for $10,000 for support
Oil/water separator cleaned out of containment area
Initial stabilization of spill location on Ohio River bank
Eight diesel recovery points established on the Ohio River
800 gallons of #2 diesel recovered as of 1800 hrs
Helicopter overflights confirmed leading edge of visible sheen on Ohio River observed at I-471 bridge
Recovery operations will continue 24/7, limited shoreline night operations
Media briefings conducted by EPA at 1200 hrs and 1600 hrs
ORSANCO completed water sampling on Ohio River; results due on August 20, 2014
ODNR monitoring impact to wildlife
2.1.3 Enforcement Activities, Identity of Potentially Responsible Parties (PRPs)
On August 19, 2014 at 1000 hrs, EPA issued a Notice of Federal Interest to Duke Energy.
2.1.4 Progress Metrics
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Manifest # |
Treatment |
Disposal |
#2 Diesel Oil
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liquid |
800 gal
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2.2 Planning Section
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2.2.1 Anticipated Activities
Continue the following response operations:
Recovery operations 24/7, with limited shoreline night operations on Ohio River
2.2.1.1 Planned Response Activities
Continue the following response operations:
Recovery operations continue at 8 locations on the Ohio River
Continue Unified Command briefings at 0800 hrs, 1300 hrs, and 1800 hrs on August 20, 2014
Daily media briefings
Continue helicopter overflights to monitor extent of sheen
Continue air monitoring at recovery locations
Receive ORSANCO water quality sample results
ODNR will continue wildlife impact assessment
2.2.1.2 Next Steps
Continue the following response operations:
Recovery operations continue at 8 locations on the Ohio River
Continue Unified Command briefings at 0800 hrs, 1300 hrs, and 1800 hrs on August 20, 2014
Daily media briefings
Continue helicopter overflights to monitor extent of sheen
Continue air monitoring at recovery locations
Receive ORSANCO water quality sample results
ODNR will continue wildlife impact assessment
2.2.2 Issues
Sheen observed on approximately 12 miles of the Ohio River.
Cincinnati and Northern KY water intakes were closed on August 19, 2014
High media interest. Media briefings will continue on August 20, 2014
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2.3 Logistics Section
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Incident Command Post established at Duke Energy Beckjord Station, 757 State Route 52, New Richmond, OH
EPA ERT mobile command post on-scene.
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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
Safety Officer is Duke Energy Dufau II.
2.5.2 Liaison Officer
Liaison Officer is Hamilton Co EMA Rick Jones and Ed Frambes, Duke Energy Tony Reinert.
2.5.3 Information Officer
Information Officer is Duke Energy Sally Thelen.
Media briefings were conducted on August 19, 2014 at 1200 hrs and 1600 hrs by EPA.
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3. Participating Entities
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3.1 Unified Command
EPA Region 5
Ohio EPA
KY DEP
Pierce Township
US Coast Guard
Duke Energy
3.2 Cooperating Agencies
Ohio EMA
Ohio Department of Public Safety
Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Clermont County EMA / LEPC
Clermont County Administration
Clermont County Community and Economic Development
Clermont County Water Resources
Clermont County Office of Environmental Quality
Hamilton County EMA / LEPC
Pierce Township Fire Department
Pierce Township Police Department
Village of New Richmond Police Department
Village of New Richmond Fire Department
Anderson Township Fire Department
Cincinnati Fire Department
Cincinnati Police Department
Greater Cincinnati Water Works
ORSANCO
Kentucky Division of Emergency Management
Boone County Emergency Management Agency
Kenton County Homeland Security / Emergency Management
Campbell County Office of Emergency Management
Dearborn County EMA
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4. Personnel On Site
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EPA Region 5 - 2
START - 1
Ohio EPA - 2
US Coast Guard - 8
Duke Energy / PRP contractors - 40
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5. Definition of Terms
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DEP - Department Environmental Protection
EMA - Emergency Management Agency
KY - Kentucky
LEPC - Local Emergency Planning Committee
NRC - National Response Center
OPA - Oil Pollution Act
ORSANCO - Ohio River Sanitation Commisson
PRFA - Pollution Removal Funding Authorization
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6. Additional sources of information
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6.1 Internet location of additional information/report
http://www.epaosc.org/dukeenergyspill
6.2 Reporting Schedule
POLREP #2 will be issued on August 20-21, 2014.
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7. Situational Reference Materials
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See images section of epaosc.org/dukeenergyspill for photos.
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