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

Occurrence Date:

31 January, 2002

Location:

Richmond, VA

Source:

Military Aircraft

Material:

JP8

Severity:

Major

Quantity Discharged:

10000 Gallons

Quantity in Water:

None

Body of Water Affected:

None

Federal On-Scene Coordinator:

EPA Region III
Description:

On January 31, 2002 at 18:00, 10,000 gallons of JP-8 were spilled from a tank during transfer operations. The responsible party, Williams Energy, has hired a contractor for cleanup operations. The EPA is monitoring the responsible party's progress. CASE CLOSED.