NATIONAL RESPONSE TEAM

Of The National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan

G-OPF 2100 2nd St. S.W., Washington, DC 20593-0001

JET FUEL SPILL

Sitrep Two

27 October, 1999

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
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.