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:

9 December, 2002

Location:

Searsport, ME
NRC Report Number:   631316

Source:

Storage Tank

Material:

Aluminum Sulfate

Severity:

Major

Quantity Discharged:

12,000 Gallons

Quantity in Water:

None

Body of Water Affected:

None

Federal On-Scene Coordinator:

MSO Portland, ME
Description:

On December 10, 2002 at 0950 the National Response Center received a report of a 12,000 gallon aluminum sulfate discharge. The material discharged from a storage tank into the secondary containment due to an open valve. The release has been secured at the GAC chemical facility. FOSC USCG. CASE PENDS.