NATIONAL RESPONSE TEAM

Of The National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan

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

Facility Outfall

Occurrence Date:

28 November, 2002

Location:

Ecorse, MI
NRC Report Number:   630406

Source:

Facility Outfall #008

Material:

Unknown Oil

Severity:

Potential Medium

Quantity Discharged:

6,000 Gallons

Quantity in Water:

6,000 Gallons

Body of Water Affected:

Detroit River

Federal On-Scene Coordinator:

MSO Detroit
Description:

National Steel reported a substance being discharged from outfall #008 in the Detroit river. The caller stated that the source of the material within the facility has not been identified. Marine pollution control contractor is en route for clean up. Canadian Coast Guard surface and air assets reported an estimated release of 6,000 gallons. CASE PENDS