NATIONAL RESPONSE TEAM

Of The National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan

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Tug and Barge

Occurrence Date:

10 December, 2002

Location:

Umatilla, OR
NRC Report Number:   631364

Source:

Tug and Barge

Material:

Diesel Fuel

Severity:

Potential Major

Quantity Discharged:

None

Quantity in Water:

None

Body of Water Affected:

Columbia River

Federal On-Scene Coordinator:

Undetermined
Description:

A barge ran aground in the Columbia River near Umatilla, OR on December 10, 2002 while being pushed ahead by the tug Hurricane. There has been no release at this time. The barge grounded while turning a corner of the river. USCG units are en route to the incident at this time. The FOSC has not been determined at this time. CASE PENDS