NATIONAL RESPONSE TEAM

Of The National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan

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

Storage Tank

Occurrence Date:

8 January

Location:

Macon, GA

Source:

Storage Tank

Material:

Diesel

Severity:

Medium

Quantity Discharged:

5000 Gallons

Quantity in Water:

5000 Gallons

Body of Water Affected:

Storm Drain

Federal On-Scene Coordinator:

EPA Region IV
Description:

On January 08, 2002, 5000 gallons of diesel fuel released from a storage tank due to equipment failure. The material released into a storm drain that leads to an unknown destination. The release was secured and a vacuum truck was utilized. Cleanup is complete. CASE CLOSED.