NATIONAL RESPONSE TEAM

Of The National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan

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

Tank Truck

Occurrence Date:

5 December, 2002

Location:

Dorchester, MA
NRC Report Number:   630908

Source:

Tank Truck

Material:

#2 Fuel Oil

Severity:

Medium

Quantity Discharged:

1,500 Gallons

Quantity in Water:

10 Gallons

Body of Water Affected:

Storm Drain

Federal On-Scene Coordinator:

EPA Region I
Description:

On December 5, 2002 at 11:58 the National Response Center received a report of a 1500 gallon #2 diesel fuel discharge. 10 gallons entered a storm drain. The material discharged due to a faulty valve on the truck. FOSC:EPA Region I Case:Closed