1. Captain William Timmons
Sector Columbia River
Captain William Timmons
Sector Commander
Submerged vehicle, South Bend, WA
AMAZON (Goble, OR)
Mention personnel changes/organizational changes
NRC Notifications
RRT Activations
Federal Projects
CERCLA Projects
104
0 Surface Washing Agents
0 In-situ Burns
0 Dispersants 05 03
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FOSC Reports

2. R/V Hero 04-15Mar Add Picture RRT Activation: No
Type and amount of product spilled:
Diesel Fuel
Cause of spill:
Vessel Sinking
Date of spill:
04Mar – 15Mar
Responsible Party:
Sun Feather Lightdancer
Key operational activities:
Containment, Clean Up, Disposal
Major lessons learned:
Media Interest, Local Oyster Fisheries, Claims Advertisement
Lead Coordinator Contact Information:
MSTC Bradley Bennett
(503)
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On 06 MAR, IMD determined the owners of the vessel are unable to salvage the vessel or remove the potential pollution in a timely manner. IMD deployed today and yesterday, and observed some minor sheening that appeared to be residual oil. IMD has opened the fund to ensure removal of pollution. As per the last inspection, the estimated pollution on board is APPROX 50 gallons of diesel and 25 gallons of lube oil. IMD intends to deploy again on 07 MAR to monitor the clean up contractors. IMD AST, D13 notified. PENDS
On 08MAR17 the FOSCR and NPFC began setting up the claims process for local oyster fisheries that may be affected by the discharge. IMD personnel deployed to reassess the status of the sunken vessel and determined that light oil sheen was still present. The FOSCR contacted Global Diving and Salvage and will redeploy today to reassess the status of the sunken vessel and monitor the recovery of the remaining passive sorbent material by Global Diving and Salvage. A determination will be made on scene by the FOSCR to re-deploy fresh sorbent material if needed or secure operations. PENDS.
On 09MAR17, IMD Astoria reported that on scene resources have removed 500 gallons of an oil/water mixture from the vessel's forward compartment. IMD located 02 fuel tanks via vessel schematic not previously identified with a max potential of 6000 gallons of diesel. IMD will re-deploy tomorrow morning to supervise further assessment of tank contents and removal of potential contaminants in the tanks. PENDS.
On 10 MAR at 2030U, IMD Astoria returned to base and reported that they removed 500 gallons of oily water mixture from the vessel for a total of 1,070 gallons removed. They lined the deck with sorbent pads at amidships and the forward peak area. IMD intends to deploy again on Monday 13 MAR. PENDS.
At 1135U on 13 MAR, IMD Astoria team returned to base. Global Diving & Salvage removed absorbent material placed on 10 MAR. IMD Astoria conducted an assessment and determined there was no recoverable oil remaining on the vessel. R/V HERO no longer deemed a substantial threat to the environment. Washington DOE will remain on scene and direct contractors to deploy and remove sorbent materials under their funding. CLOSED for USCG action.
9/11/2018
FOSC Reports

3. Vehicle in Willapa River 16-18 Apr
RRT Activation: No
Type and amount of product spilled:
Gasoline, Motor Oil & Transmission Fluid; Est. 30 gallons
Cause of spill:
Operator error when attempting to recover vessel at launch ramp
Date of spill:
16APR APR17
Responsible Party:
Chay Young
Key operational activities:
Dive Ops; Tow Truck Vehicle Recovery Ops
Major lessons learned:
Remote location, no available resources to RP or State Farm Insurance. Removal of vehicle mitigated discharge and navigational hazard.
Lead Coordinator Contact Information:
MST1 Kyle M. Owens
(503) / 6477
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At 1600T on 16 APR, SCR IMD received a call from WA State DOE regarding a vehicle in the water at the launch ramp in South Bend, WA. The owner was backing his 2014 Dodge Ram pickup with trailer down the ramp to retrieve his vessel. Upon exiting the vehicle, the truck and trailer continued down the ramp and into the Wilapa River. Local PD and FD responded to the scene and did not report any sheen from the submerged vehicle and were unable to locate and retrieve the vehicle. Locals also went at low tide on 17APR17 and could not locate vehicle. SCR IMD is working with local authorities and insurance company to put together a plan for removal, mitigation of a pollution discharge, and the possibility of a hazard to navigation. PENDS
At 1554T on 17 APR, SCR confirmed that local resopnders were able to return to the scene at approximately 1230T in an attempt to locate the truck, but were unsuccessful. The responders however did note some bubbles and some sheening slightly upriver of the boat ramp. IMD Astoria is in contact with the responsible party and his insurance company who, at this time, intends to conduct salvage. SMIB issued. The owner also clarified that there was no trailer attached to the truck and that only his truck went into the water.
At 1423T 18 April, IMD notified SCRCC that the owner and insurance company have deferred to the USCG for handling response of this pollution incident. IMD Astoria opened the fund and contracted with Global Diving and Salvage to find and remove the truck from the water in order to eliminate the threat of pollution. Global Diving will arrive on scene at approximately 1800T on 18 April to begin.
Success truck salvage.
9/11/2018
FOSC Reports

4. Portland Yacht Club 18Apr
RRT Activation: No
Type and amount of product spilled:
Est. 10 Gal Diesel Fuel
Cause of spill:
Marina Fuel dock Malfunction
Date of spill:
18Apr
Responsible Party:
Portland Yacht Club
Key operational activities:
FOSCR directed marina personnel containment and clean up activities.
Major lessons learned:
None
Lead Coordinator Contact Information:
MST2 Sarah Augustine
(503)
At 1037T, SCR was notified of 10 gallons of diesel dumped into the Columbia River at the Portland Yacht Club. A fuel filter at the marina's diesel fuel dock failed resulting in 10 gallons of diesel dumped into the river. The source has been secured; boom and pads have been deployed to contain/pick up oil from the river. IMD PDX notified and deployed to investigate. PENDS
At 1223T, IMD PDX notified SCRCC that IMD returned from investigating the diesel spill and determined the response from the Yacht Club was adequate; the Yacht club deployed absorbent boom and pads. The club will continue to monitor and replace the boom and pad as needed until it is cleaned up. IMD PDX will follow up in the morning with the Yacht Club to ensure it is cleaned up.
9/11/2018
FOSC Reports

5. Warehouse Fire, Willamette River 15 May
RRT Activation: No
Type and amount of product spilled:
UNK amount of UNK products from fire fighting runoff into Willamette River
Cause of spill:
Warehouse Fire
Date of spill:
15May
Responsible Party:
Stan Herman (Warehouse Owner)
Key operational activities:
NRCES was hired to place boom downriver to catch debris and wrap the warehouse in boom to contain any discharge/release.
Major lessons learned:
Oil soaked debris recovery from creosote logs
Lead Coordinator Contact Information:
MST2 Sarah Augustine
(503)
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SCR received an NRC notification for a building on fire in Portland, OR. The water from fighting the fire is running off into the Willamette River near Freemont Bridge. Fire department has a boat on scene monitoring the situation. At 2228T, IMD PDX was notified and intends to follow up in the morning.
IMD Portland confirmed the building owner is unable to provide boom in a timely fashion and the fire department is overwhelmed and unable to assist with boom. IMD Portland intends to open the fund and contract with NRC Environmental Services to deploy boom. No sheen is being reported by the fire department boat at this time but IMD cannot get eyes on the area due to the extreme danger of the fire. There is debris and presoak is coming off the pilings. The building is reported to have cars and marijuana inside.
IMD PDX returned from deploying to the fire site. Determined no sheening occuring in the water and that the deployed boom was no longer necessary. The contract company cleaned up what fire debris that the boom had already collected and retrieved the boom. IMD no longer deems this incident a threat to oil/hazmat pollution. Will stand by should the situation change.
9/11/2018
FOSC Reports

6. Goble Situation Board RRT Activation: Kept informed Vessels Remaining:
Multnomah River Queen
DB 25 barge Lego Barge
Manzanillo (tug) Amazon
Pancake barge
Estimated Cost:
$1.5 million
Responsible Party:
Roger Ison and Clay Jonak
Key operational activities:
Asbestos Monitoring, Confined Space Entry, Oil/Water/Mix Recovered, removed and disposed
Updates:
Press conference held 05 June
Oil tanks removed from MANZANILLO
14 propane and acetylene tanks disposed
Identified and separated containers with elevated PCB levels
Approximately 8,000 gal of bunker C to be removed
Approximately 13,000 gal oil/water already recovered from site
Lead Coordinator Contact Information:
MSTC Kevin Ouyoumjian
(503)
Pacific Strike Team site assessment determined following hazards:
- Asbestos: OR DEQ sample results verified
- Potential lead based paint: peeling paint throughout
- Known HAZMAT: Cylinders: mostly acetylene, Freon, Some unlabelled, but owner identified
- Metal & Plastic Containers : WD-40, paint thinner, fuel oil, batteries, household cleaners, Maintenance & cleaning chemicals
- Open electrical boxes, extension cords & electrical wires.
- Large tanks: Empty, but possible residual.
- Fall hazards: Weak decks throughout, weight bearing unknown, lots of debris
- Overhead & structural hazards: old rusted crane, hanging equipment.
- Animal hazards: Potential when digging through the debris, moving furniture & equipment.
-AMAZON deemed to have substantial threat of discharge due to oil in lower deck and vessel condition
Tactical Options for MULTNOMAH
Cut open tanks, use boiler to heat and remove oil. Expensive due to decontamination of PCB contaminated equipment and boiler.
Remove tanks with product inside. NRC would utilize a crane to remove the containers on top of the barge and then disposal of tanks and contents off-site.
BARGE 25
Primarily household HAZMAT. HAZMAT team will sort, categorize, and dispose of containers.
9/11/2018
COTP Reports

7. Goble Site Update: 06 June 2017
Estimated Totals:
02JUN17:
300 gallons of Bunker-C from the RIVER QUEEN's starboard fuel tank.
Teams have collected, sorted, and packaged approximately 700 LBS of household hazardous material for disposal.
03JUN17:
All totes on RIVER QUEEN were emptied,
10,000 gallons oily water mix discovered in AMAZON and removal began.
04JUN17:
14 propane and acetylene tanks were disposed of by flare team.
Oil removal operations begin on tanks and bilge of Tug MANZANILLO.
Contents of totes and barrels with waste oil that tested positive for elevated levels of PCBs were recovered into tank and kept separate from other waste streams.
Oil and Oily Water Mix Recovered
45,000 gallons
Household Hazardous Materials (e.g. methly ethyl ketone, paint, solvents, cleaners, animal poisons
2,000 lbs
Propane, Acetylene Tanks of varying sizes Mitigated 25

8. Actions Continued 05JUN17:
Flaring and scrubbing operations complete. 25 tanks (mostly propane and acetylene) removed
1,800 gallons of oil and oily water mixture removed from Tug MANZANILLO and 9,000 gallons from AMAZON.
USCG/Department of State Lands/Department of Environmental Quality Joint Press Conference attended by St. Helen’s Chronicle editor.
Portland Television Station KGW completed three-minute story on response efforts
06JUN17:
Removed 55 GAL barrel from LEGO Barge.
Removed 20,000 gallons of oily water mix from forward tanks of the AMAZON, including tanks with elevated PCB levels. Total recovered nearly 40,000 gallons recovered from this vessel alone. Operations on AMAZON most likely complete.

9. RIVER QUEEN totes

10. Flare Ops

11. Hazmat ready for disposal

12. Green Line was original waterline prior to operations on AMAZON

13. Goble Site Update: 07 June 2017
FUTURE PLANS:
Remove 55 gallon barrel PCB contaminated waste oil and small oil amounts from MULTNOMAH.
Empty diesel tanks on from Pancake Barge
Investigate possibility of two additional tanks on RIVER QUEEN.
Department of State Lands officials inspected site today in preparation for transition of site control
At conclusion of Coast Guard operations, Department of State Lands prepared to maintain control and security of site, and have begun initial staging for their response operations

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COTP Reports

15. Federal, state, and local planning and coordination efforts
Sector Columbia River
Training
Exercises/Workshops
Description
Dates
Navigating your Ops Section NWACP
07 Feb
MER Manual
02 Mar
Ops Section Chief
12 Apr
MFSA.Sause Bros ICS Drill
19-20 April
GIUE-Kinder Morgan
21 Feb
GIUE-SDS Lumber
12 Apr
Federal, state, and local planning and coordination efforts
A. TRAINING
List training that the RRT participated in or sponsored.
B. EXERCISES/WORKSHOPS
List exercises/workshops that the RRT participated in or sponsored.
C. FEDERAL, STATE, and LOCAL PLANNING AND COORDINATION EFFORTS
Include information on Regional Contingency Plans, Area Plans, or Sub-area Plans; and coordination of LEPC and security plans.
Description
Dates
Derelict Vessel Meeting
08 May
Goble, OR Site
ongoing
NWACP task forces
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FOSC Reports

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