These reports describe significant environmental incidents reported to and tracked by the National Response Center. They reflect both new incidents and follow-up information describing actions taken for previously reported events. The NRC publishes Incident Summary Reports periodically upon receipt of documentary information from the Federal On-Scene Coordinator.
| Occurrence Date: | 19 October |
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| Location: | Cierba, PR |
| Source: | Jet Fuel Storage Tank |
| Material: | JP-5 Jet Fuel |
| Severity: | Major |
| Quantity Discharged: | 112,000 gallons |
| Quantity in Water: | Unknown |
| Body of Water Affected: | Ensenada Honda Harbor |
| Federal On-Scene Coordinator: | MSO San Juan, PR |
The U.S. Navy confirmed that a total of 112,000 gallons of JP5 fuel was released with an estimated 25,000 gallons that remained to be recovered with evaporation estimated at 60%. Containment of Ensenada Honda Harbor is complete. The Navy will continue clean up operations in the affected area and GST and MSO personnel will remain onscene until the clean up is complete. CASE PENDS.