EPA-670/2-75-003 March 1975 Environmental Protection Technology Series OIL SPILL AND OIL POLLUTION REPORTS July 1974 - October 1974 National Environmental Research Center Office of Research and Development U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Cincinnati, Ohio 45268 ------- EPA-670/2-75-003 March 1975 OIL SPILL AND OIL POLLUTION REPORTS July 1974 - October 1974 By Floyd A. DeWitt, Jr. and Penelope Melvin Marine Science Institute University of California Santa Barbara, California Project No. R803063 Program Element No. 1BB041 Project Officer J.S. Dorrler Industrial Waste Treatment Research Laboratory Edison, New Jersey 08817 NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY CINCINNATI, OHIO 45268 For sale by the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402 ------- REVIEW NOTICE The National Environmental Research Center-- Cincinnati has reviewed this report and approved its publication. Approval does not signify that the contents necessarily reflect the views and policies of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, nor does mention of trade names or commercial products constitute endorsement or recommendation for use. ------- FOREWORD Man and his environment must be protected from the adverse effects of pesticides, radiation, noise and other forms of pol- lution, and the unwise management of solid waste. Efforts to pro- tect the environment require a focus that recognizes the interplay between the components of our physical environment -- air, water, and land. The National Environmental Research Centers provide this multidisciplinary focus through programs engaged in • studies on the effects of environmental contaminants on man and the biosphere, and • a search for ways to prevent contamination and to re- cycle valuable resources. The compilation and dissemination of pertinent information is essential to understanding and management of the environment. This report is the first in a series of quarterly reports high- lighting significant and recent events, research, and literature dealing with the prevention, control and cleanup of oil spills. A. W. Breidenbach, Ph.D. Director National Environmental Research Center, Cincinnati ------- ABSTRACT The July 1974 - October 1974 Oil Spill and Oil Pollution Reports is the first quarterly compilation of oil spill events and oil pollution report summaries. Presented in the report are: a) Summaries of oil spill events; b) Summaries and bibliographic literature citations; c) Summaries of current research projects; and, d) Patent summaries. This report is submitted in partial fulfillment of EPA Grant No. R803063 by the Marine Science Institute, University of California, Santa Barbara California under the sponsorship of the Environmental Protection Agency. ------- CONTENTS Rage Abstract , iv Acknowledgments viii »* Introduction ix Sections I Oil Spill Events 1 II Publications and Reports A. Oil Pollution Detection and Evaluation 1. Monitoring 79 2. Remote Sensing 80 3. Sampling 84 4. Analysis 85 B. Oil Pollution Control 1. Containment 90 2. Cleanup 93 C. Effects of Oil Pollution 1. Biological 97 2. Physical . . ! 103 D. Oil Pollution Prevention 1. Design and Engineering 110 2. Oil Recovery and Handling Techniques 112 3. Research 117 v ------- (cont'd) Paje E. Effects of Oil Prospecting andProduct!on . . . . 118 F. Oil Pollution Legislation 1. State ..... . . . . . . .- . . 119 2. National 120 3. International 123 4. Foreign .-•-.• ....... 124 III Current Research Projects A. Oil Pollution Detection and Evaluation 1. Monitoring , , 125 2. Remote Sensing 129 3. Sampling 132 4. Analysis 133 B. Oil Pollution Control 1. Containment 140 2. Cleanup 145 C. Effects of Oil Pollution 1. Biological 148 2. Physical 174 3. Chemical 176 4. Economic 177 5. General 178 D. Oil Pollution Prevention 1. Design and Engineering 179 ------- (cont'd) Page 2. Oil Recovery and Handling Techniques 180 3. Research , 188 E. Legal Aspects of Oil Pollution 191 IV Patents A. United States 192 B. Foreign 200 Topic Cross Reference 205 vii ------- ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Entries were compiled and summarized by Mr. Floyd A. DeWitt, Jr. and Ms. Penelope Melvin. Dr. Robert W. Holmes assisted in the preparation of the format and Ms. Mary Ankeny and Ms. Yvonne Pommerville typed the camera-ready copy. Suggestions for improve- ment of the format or content will be gratefully received. vi i i ------- INTRODUCTION This is the first edition of Oil Spill and Oil Pollution Reports. It consists of four major sections: oil spill events, summaries of articles from the scientific and technical literature, summa- ries of current research projects, and summaries of oil pollution related patents. Oil spill events are arranged alphabet!'dally by state and chrono- logically for each state. Following the state is listed the county and city nearest to where the spill occurred. The Oil Spill Event dates range beyond the stated dates of this report and the report does not include all oil spills between July and October, 1974. The amount of detailed information for each oil spill entry varies with the oil spill information source. Summaries and bibliographic citations of articles from the scien- tific and technical literature are arranged by topic and alphabeti- cally by senior author -within each topic. Sources for the summar- ized material are scientific and technical journals and abstracting journals. Current research project summaries are arranged by topic and alpha- betically by senior principal investigator within each topic. The topics used in this section are generally the same as used in the proceeding section but to avoid confusion the two sections are sep- arate. All the research project information was obtained from the Smithsonian Science Information Exchange (SSIE). Patent summaries are divided into United States and foreign and arranged alphabetically by inventor in each section. All patent information was obtained from abstracting journals. Illustrations of the patented devices, if available, were taken from the U. S. Patent Office Official Gazette for United States patents. All report entries are serialized. Each section has its own number series starting with entry number one and each section entry serial number is preceeded by a letter which designates the section: S, oil spill events; C, citation from the literature; R, research pro- ject; P, patent. In subsequent reports the number series will con- tinue. Many of the included entries will fit under more than one topic. Therefore, a topic cross index list is provided at the end of the report. Following the summary are listed any other topics which apply to the entry. ix ------- SECTION I. OIL SPILL EVENTS ALABAMA S-0001-74 Alabama// Freshwater January 1, 1974 Source: Industrial operation Total Volume: 5 Barrels Volume in Water: 5 Barrels Type: Number 6 fuel oil Cause: Transfer hose rupture Comments: Cleanup conducted Spill Information Source: State of Alabama Water Improvement Commission S-0002-74 Alabama// Freshwater and Terrestrial January 14, 1974 Source: Truck Total Volume: 6,000 Gallons Volume in Water: Unknown Type: Number 6 fuel oil Cause: Truck overturn Containment: 2 x 4's, wire and hay Comments: Cleanup - hay and straw, Dien-sorb Spill Information Source: State of Alabama Water Improvement Commission S-0003-74 Alabama// Freshwater January 29, 1974 Source: Unknown Total Volume: Unknown Volume in Water: Unknown Type: Unknown type oil Cause: Unknown Comments: Small patch reported Spill Information Source: State of Alabama Water Improvement Commission S-0004-74 Alabama// Marine January 31, 1974 Source: Ship, barge Total Volume: 200-300 Gallons Volume in Water: 200-300 Gallons Type: Number 6 fuel oil Cause: Barge struck beacon marker Comments: Cleanup - shovels, rakes, and mops to clean beaches Spill Information Source: State of Alabama Water Improvement Commission 1 ------- S-0005-74 Alabama// Freshwater January 31, 1974 Source: Unknown Total Volume: Unknown Volume in Water: Unknown Type: Fuel oil Cause: Unknown Comments: Light sheen reported Spill Information Source: State of Alabama Water Improvement Commission S-0006-74 Alabama// Terrestrial February 22, 1974 Source: Industrial operation Total Volume: 500 Gallons Volume in Water: 0 Type: Gasoline Cause: Broken line Containment: Sand Spill Information Source: State of Alabama Water Improvement Commission S-0007-74 Alabama// Terrestrial February 28, 1974 Source: Pipeline Total Volume: Unknown Volume in Water: 0 Type: Unknown type oil Cause: Leak in 8-inch pipe Comments: Cleanup - back hoe Spill Information Source: State of Alabama Water Improvement Commission S-0008-74 Alabama// Terrestrial March 12, 1974 Source: Industrial operation Total Volume: 20 Barrels Volume in Water: 0 Type: Unknown type oil Cause: Fitting on well ruptured Comments: Cleanup - sweeper Spill Information Source: State of Alabama Water Improvement Commission 1 < i ------- S-0009-74 Alabama// Freshwater March 25, 1974 Source: Industrial operation Total Volume: 5 Gallons Volume in Water: Unknown Type: Unknown type oil Cause: Unknown Comments: Cleanup conducted Spill Information Source: State of Alabama Water Improvement Commission S-0010-74 Alabama// Freshwater March 1974 Source: Industrial operation Total Volume: 5 Gallons Volume in Water: Unknown Type: Unknown type oil Cause: Unknown Comments: Cleanup conducted Spill Information Source: State of Alabama Water Improvement Commission S-0011-74 Alabama// Freshwater April 4, 1974 Source: Industrial operation Total Volume: 25 Barrels Volume in Water: Unknown Type: Number 6 fuel oil Cause: Nipple sheered off fuel line relief Containment: Booms Comments: Cleanup conducted Spill Information Source: State of Alabama Water Improvement Commission S-0012-74 Alabama// Freshwater April 30, T974- Source: Unknown Total Volume: Unknown Volume in Water: Unknown Type: Unknown type oil Cause: Unknown Comments: Cleanup - hay booms Spill Information Source: State of Alabama Water Improvement Commission ------- S-0013-74 Alabama// Freshwater May 23, 1974 Source: Industrial operation Total Volume: Unknown Volume in Water: Unknown Type: Unknown type oil Cause: Leak in hose Containment: Hay-wire booms Comments: Cleanup conducted Spill Information Source: State of Alabama Water Improvement Commission S-0014-74 Alabama/Antauga/Prattvi11e Inland stream - Antauga June 10, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation - boiler feed line Total Volume: Unknown Volume in Water: Unknown Type: Number 5 oil Cause: Equipment failure - feed line leak Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030205 S-0015-74 Alabama/Tuscaloosa/Tuscaloosa Inland river - Back Warrior June 12, 1974 Source: Onshore transportation - transfer hose Total Volume: 5 Gallons Volume in Water: 5 Gallons Type: Number 5 oil Cause: Personnel error - hose testing Spill Infojonaiion Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030197 S-0016-74 Alabama/Morgan/Decatur Inland river - Tennessee,mile 299 June 12, 1974 Source: Offshore transportation - tank barge Total Volume: 80 Gallons Volume in Water; 80 Gallons Type: Number 6 oil Cause: Personnel error - cargo tank overflow Spill Information Source Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030190 ------- S-0017-74 Alabama// Freshwater July 17, 1974 Source: Industrial operation Total Volume: Unknown Volume in Water: Unknown Type: Unknown type oil Cause: Oil sump overflow Spill Information Source: State of Alabama Water Improvement Commission S-0018-74 Alabama// Freshwater August 7, 1974 Source: Industrial operation Total Volume: 50 Gallons Volume in Water: Unknown Type: Crankcase oil Cause: Unknown Comments: Cleanup conducted Spill Information Source: State of Alabama Water Improvement Commission S-0019-74 Alabama// August 9, 1974 Source: Tank farm Total Volume: 160 Barrels Volume in Water: Unknown Type: Crude Cause: Malfunction in flow stabilizer Containment: Boom Restoration: Gradual Comments: Cleanup - hay and fiberperl sorbent Spill Information Source: State of Alabama Water Imrpovement Commission S-0020-74 Alabama// Terrestrial August 13, 1974 Source: Truck Total Volume: 5,000-6,000 Gallons Volume in Water: 0 Type: Number 6 fuel oil Cause: Truck accident Containment: Ditch Restoration: Resod area Comments: Cleanup - sand pickup Spill Information Source: State of Alabama Water Improvement Commission ------- S-0021-74 Alabama// Freshwater September 5, 1974 Source: Pipeline Total Volume: 25-50 Barrels Volume in Water: Unknown Type: Unknown type oil Cause: Pinhole leak in 8-inch pipe Comments: Cleanup conducted Spill Information Source: State of Alabama Water Improvement Commission S-0022-74 Alabama// Freshwater September 9, 1974 Source: Tank farm Total Volume: 15 Barrels Volume in Water: Unknown Type: Unknown type oil Cause: Unknown Comments: Cleanup - hayed areas; burned off some Spill Information Source: State of Alabama Water Improvement Commission S-0023-74 Alabama// Freshwater September 10, 1974 Source: Tank farm Total Volume: 1,000 Gallons Volume in Water: Unknown Type: No-lead gasoline Cause: Failed to close drain valve Comments: Dissipating Spill Information Source: State of Alabama Water Improvement Commission S-0024-74 Alabama// Freshwater September 16, 1974 Source: Unknown Total Volume: 5-6 Gallons Volume in Water: Unknown Type: Unknown type oil Cause: Unknown Spill Information Source: State of Alabama Water Improvement Commission ------- S-0025-74 Alabama// Freshwater September 1974 Source: Unknown Total Volume: Unknown Volume in Water: Unknown Type: Unknown type oil Cause: Unknown Comments: EPA Notified, assumed cleanup Spill Information Source: State of Alabama Water Improvement Commission S-0026-74 Alabama// Freshwater September 1974 Source: Ship, barge Total Volume: 5-10 Gallons Volume in Water: Unknown Type: Thermal fluid heating oil Cause: Unknown Comments: Pollutant dispersed by wheel wash; no cleanup possible Spill Information Source: State of Alabama Water Improvement Commission ALASKA S-0027-74 Alaska//Dutch Harbor Coastal - Dutch Harbor June 28, 1974 Source: Offshore transportation - BIA vessel Total Volume: 5,324 Gallons Volume in Water: 5,324 Gallons Type: Combination diesel, aviation, gas and slop oil Cause: Casualty - collision between vessel and dock resulting in severing of fuel lines Comments: Recovered 800 gallons of oil Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030108 ARKANSAS S-0028-74 Arkansas/Union/El Dorado Inland - Bayou D'Loutre June 8, 1974 Source: Onshore transportation - pipeline Total Volume: 8,400 Gallons Volume in Water: 8,400 Gallons Type: Crude oil Cause: Natural phenomenon - flooding ------- Comments: Undetermined amount of oil also lost from an oil separation in the flood Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72029942 S-0029-74 Arkansas/Union/El Dorado Inland stream June 11, 1974 Source: Onshore transportation - transportation pipeline, 4 inch Total Volume: 2,100 Gallons Volume in Water: 2,100 Gallons Type: Crude oil Cause: Natural phenomenon - flooding washed out 600 ft. of pipeline Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030004 S-0030-74 Arkansas/Cleburne/Heber Inland - Lake Greers Ferry June 11, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation Total Volume: 30 Gallons Type: Gasoline Cause: Natural phenomenon Spill Information Source: Information Source Number: - other (boat dock service) Volume in Water: 30 Gallons - tornado Environmental 72030021 Protection Agency S-0031-74 Arkansas/Union/El Dorado Inland stream June 11, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation - pipeline, 4 inch Total Volume: 15,120 Gallons Volume in Water: 14,910 Gallons Type: Crude oil Cause: Casualty Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030369 S-0032-74 Arkansas/Union/Smackover Inland stream June 22, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation - oil production Total Volume: 12,600 Gallons Volume in Water: Type: Crude oil Cause: Equipment failure - gun barrel sanded-up causing storage tank overflow Comments: Cleanup completed Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030396 12,600 Gallons 8 ------- S-0033-74 Arkansas/Columbi a/Stephens Inland June 25, 1974 Source: Onshore transportation - Total Volume: 4,200 Gallons Type: Crude oil Cause: Casualty - struck by road grader Spill Information Source: Information Source Number: 2 inch gathering line Volume in Water: 0 Environmental 72030095 . Protection Agency S-0034-74 Arkansas/Union/Smackover Inland stream - Smackover and Mills Creek June 26, 1974 Source: Undetermined Total Volume: 13,000 Gallons Type: Oil Cause: Natural phenomenon, due Containment: Vacuum truck; hay to move remaining Volume in Water: 13,000 Gallons to recent heavy rains barrier built when creek flows enough oil downstream Comments: Source undetermined due to high waters on Quachita River which hindered cleanup Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030397 S-0035-74 Arkansas/Sebastian/Ft. Smith Inland June 29, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation - storage tank Total Volume: 400 Gallons Volume in Water: 0 Type: Gasoline Cause: Personnel error - tank overflow Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030361 ------- CALIFORNIA S-0036-74 California//Stockton Coastal harbor - Uptown Yacht Harbor June 3, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation - storage Total Volume: Unknown Volume in Water; 3,400 Gallons Type: Diesel oil Cause: Personnel error - poor housekeeping practices and recent large spills on grounds Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030127 S-0037-74 California/Santa Barbara/Santa Barbara Coastal - Pacific Ocean June 11, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation - storage Total Volume: 2,500 Gallons Volume in Water: 2,500 Gallons Type: Waste Cause: Deliberate discharge - vandalism Comments: Media coverage - great public concern Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030134 CONNECTICUT S-0038-74 Connecticut/New Haven/New Haven Coastal port - New Haven Harbor June 1, 1974 Source: Offshore transportation - tanker Total Volume: 50-75 Gallons Volume in Water: 50-75 Gallons Type: Number 2 oil Cause: Structural failure - tank leak Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030408 10 ------- S-0039-74 Connecticut/New London/Groton Coastal port - Thames River June 2, T974 Source: Onshore nontransportation - industrial plant Total Volume: Unknown Volume in Water: 20 Gallons Type: Number 2 oil Cause: Natural phenomenon, natural seepage Comments: Seepage due to spill of 2 May 1973. Warm weather and rain brought out additional oil Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030465 S-0040-74 Connecti cut/Fai rfi eld/Stamford Coastal port - Stamford Harbor June 3, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation - tanker Total Volume: Unknown Volume in Water: 20 Gallons Type: Number 2 oil Cause: Equipment failure - hose rupture Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030445 S-0041-74 Connecti cut/Fai rfi eld/Greenwi ch Inland stream - Brothers Brook June 4, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation - highway passenger Total Volume: 2 Quarts Volume in Water: 2 Quarts Type: Waste and engine oil Cause: Deliberate discharge - disposal of waste oil Comments: Resident poured 1/2 gallon of waste oil into a storm drain east of his property Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030471 S-0042-74 Connecticut/New Haven/New Haven Coastal port - New Haven June 6, 1974 Source: Offshore transportation - tanker Total Volume: 10 Gallons Volume in Water: 1 Gallon Type: .Number 2 oil Cause: Personnel error - improper hose connection Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030442 11 ------- S-0043-74 Connecticut/New London/Norwich Coastal port - Thames River June 13, 1974 Source: Onshore nontranspori,ation - bulk storage Total Volume: Unknown Volume in Water: Unknown Type: Number 2, Number 4 oil Cause: Structural failure - storage tank leak Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030433 S-0044-74 Connecti cu t/Fai rfi eld/Bri dgeport Coastal port - Bridgeport June 14, 1974 Source: Offshore transportation - tanker Total Volume: Unknown Volume in Water: 100-200 Gallons Type: Unknown Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030447 S-0045-74 Connecticut/Fairfield/Norwalk Coastal port - Norwalk June 17, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation - marina Total Volume: 50 Gallons Volume in Water: 50 Gallons Type: Gasoline Cause: Deliberate discharge - vandalism Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030472 S-0046-74 Connecticut/New London/New London Coastal port - Thames River June 19, 1974 Source: Offshore transportation - naval vessel Total Volume: 7 Gallons Volume in Water: 5-7 Gallons Type: Waste and bilge Cause: Deliberate discharge - pumping bilges Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030429 12 ------- S-0047-74 Connecticut/Fairfield/Bridgeport Coastal port - Cedar Creek June 24, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation - bulk storage Total Volume: Unknown Volume in Water: 25 Gallons Type: Waste oil Cause: Equipment failure - hose rupture Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030444 S-0048-74 Connecticut/New London/New London Coastal port - Thames River June 24, 1974 Source: Offshore transportation - naval vessel Total Volume: Unknown Volume in Water: 1-3 Gallons Type: Number 2 oil Cause: Personnel error - tank overflow Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030474 S-0049-74 Connecticut/Hartford/Wi ndsor Locks Inland river - Connecticut August 14, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation - industrial plant Total Volume: 5 Gallons Volume in Water: 1 Gallon Type: Cause: Number 6 oil Equipment failure - line leak Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030486 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA S-0050-74 District of Columbia/Washington Coastal - Little River, channel to Potomac June 1, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation - other: apartment house Total Volume: 2,000 Gallons Volume in Water: 2,000 Gallons Type: Number 2 oil Cause: Deliberate discharge - sump pump Containment: Contained by beams or walls - removal/physical pickup Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030018 13 ------- S-0051-74 District of Columbia//Rooseve1t Island Potomac River June 1, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation - storage Total Volume: 4,000 Gallons Volume in Water: 4,000 Gallons Type: Number 6 oil Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030115 FLORIDA S-0052-74 Florida/Hillsborough/Tampa Coastal bay - East Tampa June 13, 1974 Source: Onshore transportation - highway operation - tank truck Total Volume: 5,300 Gallons Volume in Water: 5,300 Gallons Type: Number 2 diesel oil Cause: Casualty - tanker overturned Comments: Cleanup contractor was hired by company Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030188 S-0053-74 Florida/Lee/Fort Myers Inland canal drainage June 19, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation - underground storage tank Total Volume: 300 Gallons Volume in Water: 200 Gallons Type: Gasoline Cause: Personnel error - tank overfill Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030170 GEORGIA S-0054-74 GeorgiaX/Atlanta January 2, 1974 Source: Unknown Total Volume: 500-2,000 Gallons Volume in Water: Unknown Type: Number 4 heating oil Cause: Unknown Comments: All cleaned Spill Information Source: Georgia Department of Natural Resources 14 ------- S-0055-74 Georgi a//Flowery Branch January 2, 1974 Source: Unknown Total Volume: 8,000 Gallons Volume in Water: Unknown Type: Gasoline Cause: Unknown Comments: All burned Spill Information Source: Georgia Department of Natural Resources S-0056-74 Georgi a/Cherokee/ January 16, 1974 Source: Unknown Total Volume: 5 Gallons Volume in Water: Unknown Type: Truck drainings Cause: Unknown Comments: No cleanup conducted Spill Information Source: Georgia Department of Natural Resources S-0057-74 Georgia// Freshwater - Lake Semi nok January 17, 1974 Source: Unknown Total Volume: >100 Gallons Volume in Water: Unknown Type: Oil Cause: Unknown Comments: No cleanup conducted Spill Information Source: Georgia Department of Natural Resources S-0058-74 Georgia//Dallas January 18, 1974 Source: Unknown Total Volume: 200 Gallons Volume in Water: Unknown Type: Number 2 diesel oil Cause: Unknown Comments: Cleanup by company responsible for spill Spill Information Source: Georgia Department of Natural Resources S-0059-74 Georgia/Fulton/ January 21, 1974 Source: Unknown Total Volume: 25-50 Gallons Volume in Water: Unknown Type: Number 2 diesel oil Cause: Fuel tank ruptured on truck Spill Information Source: Georgia Department of Natural Resources 15 ------- S-0060-74 Georgia//Decatur January 24, 1974 Source: Unknown Total Volume: 15 Gallons Volume in Water: Unknown Type: Gasoline Cause: Unknown Comments: Flushed away Spill Information Source: Georgia Department of Natural Resources S-0061-74 Georgia//Trenton January 25, 1974 Source: Unknown Total Volume: 1,200-1,500 Gallons Volume in Water: Unknown Type: Number 2 heating fuel Cause: Unknown Comments: Cleaned up by company responsible for spill Spill Information Source: Georgia Department of Natural Resources S-0062-74 Georgia//Hapeville February 6, 1974 Source: Unknown Total Volume: 500 Gallons Volume in Water: Unknown Type: Gasoline Cause: Unknown Comments: Flushed by Fire Department Spill Information Source: Georgia Department of Natural Resources S-0063-74 Georgia// February 7, 1974 Source: Unknown Total Volume: 500 Gallons Volume in Water: Unknown Type: Number 2 diesel oil Cause: Unknown Containment: Contained and cleaned up by company responsible for spill •Spill Information Source: Georgia Department of Natural Resources S-0064-74 Georgia//McCray February 13, 1974 Source: Unknown Total Volume: 10-25 Gallons Volume in Water: Unknown Type: Number 2 diesel oil Cause: Unknown Comments: Soaked up with sand Spill Information Source: Georgia Department of Natural Resources 16 ------- S-0065-74 Georgia/Rockdale/ February 28, 1974 Source: Unknown Total Volume: 50-100 Gallons Volume in Water: Unknown Type: Waste oil Cause: Unknown Comments: Constant dump, company removing Spill Information Source: Georgia Department of Natural Resources S-0066-74 Georg i a//Thomps on March 1, 1974 Source: Unknown Total Volume: 300-400 Gallons Volume in Water: Unknown Type: Process oil Cause: Unknown Comments: Not reported, cleaned up by company Spill Information Source: Georgia Department of Natural Resources S-0067-74 Georgia/Gwinnett/ March 11, 1974 Source: Unknown Total Volume: >10 Gallons Volume in Water: Unknown Type: Diesel lube Cause: Engine turned over Spill Information Source: Georgia Department of Natural Resources S-0068-74 Georgia//Blue Ridge March 13, 1974 Source: Unknown Total Volume: 1,000 Gallons Volume in Water: Unknown Type: Gasoline Cause: Underground tank leak Spill Information Source: Georgia Department of Natural Resources S-0069-74 Georgia/Floyd/ March 14, 1974 Source: Unknown Total Volume: 8,000-9,000 Gallons Volume in Water: Unknown Type: Number 2 diesel oil storage tank cleanings Comments: Cleaned up by County Spill Information Source: Georgia Department of Natural Resources 17 ------- S-0070-74 Georgia//Atlanta March 14, 1974 Source: Unknown Total Volume: 800 Gallons Volume 1h Water: Unknown Type: Number 2 diesel oil Cause: Unknown Comments: Flushed by Fire Department Spill Information Source: Georgia Department of Natural Resources S-0071-74 Georgia// Freshwater - Chatahoochee River, mile 41 March 15, 1974 Source: Unknown Total Volume: 10-20 Gallons Volume in Water: Unknown Type: Light aromatic Cause: Barge leak Spill Information Source: Georgia Department of Natural Resources S-0072-74 Georgia//Metter March 17, 1974 Source: Unknown Total Volume: 60 Gallons Volume in Water: Unknown Type: Gasoline Cause: Tank overflow Spill Information Source: Georgia Department of Natural Resources S-0073-74 Georgia/DeKalb/Tucker March 20, 1974 Source: Unknown Total Volume: 250 Gallons Volume in Water: Unknown Type: Gasoline Comments: Flushed by Fire Department Spill Information Source: Georgia Department of Natural Resources S-0074-74 i Georgia//Covihgton March 27, 1974 Source: Unknown Total Volume: 84 Gallons Volume in Water: Unknown Type: Gasoline Cause: Unknown Comments: Cleaned up by company responsible for spill Spill Information Source: Georgia Department of Natural Resources 18 ------- S-0075-74 GeorgiaX/Savannah March 27, 1974 Source: Unknown Total Volume: 2,500 Gallons Volume in Water: Unknown Type: Number 6 fuel oil Cause: Unknown Comments: Cleaned up by company responsible for spill Spill Information Source: Georgia Department of Natural Resources S-0076-74 GeorgiaXXSavannah April 12, 1974 Source: Unknown Total Volume: Unknown Volume in Water: Unknown Type: Number 2 diesel oil , Cause: Underground tank leak Spill Information Source: Georgia Department of Natural Resources S-0077-74 Geo rg i a//S ka te s bo ro April 22, 1974 Source: Unknown Total Volume: 3,000 Gallons Volume in Water: Unknown Type: Gasoline Cause: Line rupture Spill Information Source: Georgia Department of Natural Resources S-0078-74 GeorgiaXXChamblee May 3, 1974 Source: Unknown Total Volume: Unknown Volume in Water: Unknown Type: Light aromatic Cause:, Unknown Comments: Fish kill Spill Information Source: Georgia Department of Natural Resources S-0079-74 Georgia//Rome May 6, 1974 Source: Unknown Total Volume: 1,800 Gallons Volume in Water: Unknown Type: Gasoline Cause: Unknown Spill Information Source: Georgia Department of Natural Resources 19 ------- S-0080-74 Georgia//Cartersvi11 e May 10, 1974 Source: Unknown Total Volume: 100 Gallons Volume in Water: Unknown Type: Number 2 diesel oil Cause: Unknown Comments: Soaked into ground Spill Information Source: Georgia Department of Natural Resources S-0081-74 Georgia//Baxley May 15, 1974 Source: Unknown Total Volume: 1,500 Gallons Volume in Water: Unknown -Type: Aspha-11 Cause: Unknown Containment: Contained in ditch Spill Information Source: Georgia Department of Natural Resources S-0082-74 Georgia/Bartow/White Freshwater May 16, 1974 Source: Unknown Total Volume: 10-15 Gallons Volume in Water: Unknown Type: Number 2 diesel oil Cause: Unknown Comments: Got into Crow Springs Creek Spill Information Source: Georgia Department of Natural Resources S-0083-74 Georgia// May 17, 1974 Source: Unknown Total Volume: 3,000 Gallons Volume in Water: Unknown Type: Gasoline Cause: Unknown Comments: Soaked into ground Spill Information Source: Georgia Department of Natural Resources S-0084-74 Georgia//Athens May 23, 1974 Source: Unknown Total Volume: 3,000 Gallons Volume in Water: Unknown Type: Asphalt Cause: Unknown Containment: Contained in ditch Spill Information Source: Georgia Department of Natural Resources 20 ------- S-0085-74 Georgia//Doraville May 26, 1974 Source: Unknown Total Volume: 3,000 Gallons Volume in Water: Unknown Type: Number 2 diesel oil Cause: Unknown Comments: Cleaned up by company Spill Information Source: Georgia Department of Natural Resources S-0086-74 Georgia/XCordele May 28, 1974 Source: Unknown Total Volume: 3,000 Gallons Volume in Water: Unknown Type: Number 2 diesel oil Cause: Unknown Comments: Soaked into ground Spill Information Source: Georgia Department of Natural Resources S-0087-74 Georgia/Fulton/ May 31, 1974 Source: Unknown Total Volume: 200-300 Gallons Volume in Water: Unknown Type: Number 2 diesel oil Cause: Unknown Comments: Cleaned up by company Spill Information Source: Georgia Department of Natural Resources S-0088-74 Georgia/Dekalb/Lithonia Inland June 11, 1974 Source: Onshore transportation - highway operation truck Total Volume: 30 Gallons Volume in Water: 0 Type: Gasoline Cause: Equipment failure - broken saddle tank straps Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030199 S-0089-74 Georgia/Dekalb June 15, 1974 Source: Unknown Total Volume: >50 Gallons Volume in Water: Unknown Type: Gasoline Cause: Full tank leak Spill Information Source: Georgia Department of Natural Resources 21 ------- S-0090-74 Georgia/Dekalb/Stone Mountain Inland June 15, 1974 Source: Onshore transportation - rental truck fill spout Total Volume: Unknown Volume in Water: Unknown Type: Gasoline Cause: Natural phenomenon - gas expansion in fuel tank Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030180 S-0091-74 i •-• '-. Georgia/Fulton/Buckhead Inland - tributary to Nancy Creek June 16, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation - shop Type: Solvent and oil Cause: Unknown Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030179 S-0092-74 Georgia//Norcross June 18, 1974 Source: Unknown Total Volume: 50 Gallons Volume in Water: Unknown Type: Used automotive oil Cause: Unknown Comments: Cleanup by company causing spill Spill Information Source: Georgia Department of Natural Resources S-0093-74 Georgi a//Lawrencevi11e June 18, 1974 Source: Unknown Total Volume: <50 Gallons Volume in Water: Unknown Type: Motor oil Cause: Unknown Comments: No cleanup, problem resolved Spill Information Source: Georgia Department of Natural Resources S-0094-74 Georgia/Atlanta/Buckhead June 20, 1974 Source: Unknown Total Volume: 50 Gallons Volume in Water: Unknown Type: Solvent Cause: Unknown Comments: Cleanup by EPA Spill Information Source: Georgia Department of Natural Resources 22 ------- S-0095-74 Georgi a/Dekalb/Atlanta Inland June 28, 1974 Source: Unknown Total Volume: Unknown Volume in Water: Unknown Type: Oil Cause: Unknown Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030147 S-0096-74 Georgia/Dekalb/ June 28, 1974 Source: Unknown Total Volume: 100-200 Gallons Volume in Water: Unknown Type: Transformer oil Cause: Unknown Comments: Cleanup by County Spill Information Source: Georgia Department of Natural Resources S-0097-74 Georgia//Cordele June 28, 1974 Source: Unknown Total Volume: 6,400 Gallons Volume in Water: Unknown Type: Gasoline Cause: Unknown Spill Information Source: Georgia Department of Natural Resources S-0098-74 Georgi a//Atlanta July 3, 1974 Source: Unknown Total Volume: 40 Gallons Volume in Water: Unknown Type: Gasoline Cause: Unknown Comments: Flushed by firm causing spill Spill Information Source: Georgia Department of Natural Resources S-0099-74 Georgia/Dekalb/ July 5, 1974 Source: Unknown Total Volume: Unknown Volume in Water: Unknown Type: Road sealer \ Cause: Runoff from road paving Spill Information Source: Georgia Department of Natural Resources 23 ------- S-0100-74 Georgia/Clayton/Jonesboro July 6, 1974 Source: Unknown Total Volume: 320 Gallons Volume in Water: Unknown Type: Gasoline Cause: Unknown Comments: Flushed by Fire Department Spill Information Source: Georgia Department of Natural Resources S-0101-74 Georgia//Covington Inland July 11, 1974 Source: Unknown Total Volume: 50-100 Gallons Volume in Water: 0 Type: Gasoline Cause: Unknown Comments: No waterway involved Spill Information Source: Georgia Department of Natural Resources S-0102-74 Georgia//Rome July 11, 1974 Source: Unknown Total Volume: 100 Gallons Volume in Water: Unknown Type: Gasoline Cause: Unknown Comments: Flushed by Fire Department Spill Information Source: Georgia Department of Natural Resources S-0103-74 Georgia//Tunnel Hill July 13, 1974 Source: Unknown Total Volume: 25-50 Gallons Volume in Water: Unknown Type: Paving material Cause: Unknown Comments: Unresolved - no cleanup Spill Information Source: Georgia Department of Natural Resources S-0104-74 Georgia//Macon Freshwater July 17, 1974 Source: Unknown Total Volume: 50 Gallons Volume in Water: Unknown Type: Lubricating oil Cause: Unknown Comments: Reached Ocreulgee River, no cleanup Spill Information Source: Georgia Department of Natural Resources 24 ------- S-0105-74 Georgia/Dekalb/ Inland August 12, 1974 Source: Unknown Total Volume: 300 Gallons Volume in Water: 0 Type: Number 2 diesel fuel Cause: Unknown Comments: None reached waterway Spill Information Source: Georgia Department, of Natural Resources S-0106-74 Georgia//Atlanta Freshwater August 20, 1974 Source: Unknown Total Volume: 600-1,000 Gallons Volume in Water: Unknown Type: Jet fuel Cause: Unknown Comments: Fish kill in Flint River Spill Information Source: Georgia Department of Natural Resources S-0107-74 Georgia//Atlanta August 28, 1974 Source: Unknown Total Volume: 10-100 Gallons Volume in Water: Unknown Type: Gasoline Cause: Unknown Comments: Flushed by Fire Department Spill Information Source: Georgia Department of Natural Resources S-0108-74 Georgia//Brunswick Inland August 28, 1974 Source: Unknown Total Volume: 25 Gallons Volume in Water: 0 Type: Asphalt Cause: Unknown Comments: None reached waterway Spill Information Source: Georgia Department of Natural Resources 25 ------- S-0109-74 Georgia/Atlanta/Liberty Inland August 29, 1974 Source: Unknown Total Volume: 2,000 Gallons Volume in Water: 0 Type: 135 Octane aviation fuel Cause: Unknown Comments: None reached waterway Spill Information Source: Georgia Department of Natural Resources S-0110-74 Georgia/Clinch/ Inland July 20, 1974 Source: Unknown Total Volume: 6,000 Gallons Volume in Water: 0 Type: Fuel oil Cause: Unknown Comments: Train wreck, no waterway involved Spill Information Source: Georgia Department of Natural Resources S-0111-74 Georgia/Dekalb/ August 3, 1974 Source: Unknown Total Volume: 25-50 Gallons Volume in Water: Unknown Type: Gasoline Cause: Unknown Comments: Flushed by Fire Department Spill Information Source: Georgia Department of Natural Resources ILLINOIS S-0112-74 111i nois/Madi son/Mari ne Inland stream - Silver Creek June 3, 1974 Source: Onshore transportation - pipeline 22 inch Total Volume: 126,000 Gallons Volume in Water: 126,000 Gallons Type: Crude oil Cause: Equipment failure - pipeline rupture Containment: Booms and straw dams/skimming and dumping out Comments: Containment and cleanup very good Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030101 26 ------- S-0113-74 illinois//Watseka Inland June 4, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation - bulk storage Total Volume: 11,000 Gallons Volume in Water: 0 Type: Number 2 oil Cause: Equipment failure - valve Containment: Contained in system, soaked into ground Restoration: Vacuum, sorber Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72029995 S-0114-74 II1ihois/Clinton/Centralia Inland June 6, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation - gathering pipeline Total Volume: 210 Gallons Volume in Water: 0 Type: Crude oil Cause: .Equipment failure - corrosion Containment: Dammed/pumped out Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030049 S-0115-74 111i noi s/Crawford/Oblong Inland June 6, 1974 Source: Onshore transportation - pipeline 4 inch Total Volume: 420 Gallons Volume in Water: 0 Type: Crude oil Cause: Equipment failure - corrosion Containment: Dammed in depression/burned, heavy rain Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030050 S-0116-74 Illinois/Crawford/Oblong Inland stream - Big Creek June 14, 1974 Source: Onshore transportation - pipeline 4 inch Total Volume: 1,260 Gallons Volume in Water: 1,260 Gallons Type: Crude oil Cause: Equipment failure - corrosion Comments: Banks were washed down to dam Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030102 27 ------- S-0117-74 II1inois/Marion/Sal em Crooked Creek June 15, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation - production pipeline 3 inch Total Volume: 420 Gallons Volume in Water: 420 Gallons Type: -Crude oil Cause: Equipment failure - pipe rupture Containment: Dammed/sorber straw Comments: Company cleanup effort was in progress Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030265 S-0118-74 111i noi s/Crawford/Oblong Inland stream-tributary to Dogwood Creek June 20, 1974 Source: Onshore transportation - pipeline 4 inch Total Volume: 1,260 Gallons Volume in Water: 1,260 Gallons Type: Crude oil Cause: Equipment failure - corrosion Containment: Straw dams/burning sorber straw Comments: Built 2 straw dams to stop oil and 2 straw dams as a precaution in case of rain Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030104 S-0119-74 111inoi s/Frankli n/Benton Inland June 29, 1974 Source: Onshore transportation - pipeline 2 inch Total Volume: 840 Gallons Volume in Water: 0 Type: Crude oil Cause: Equipment failure - corrosion Containment: Dammed, pumped out/sorber straw Comments: Found oil contained in a natural drainage depression in plowed area. Oil reached no streams Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030282 28 ------- INDIANA S-0120-74 Indi ana/Posey/Evansvi11e Inland June 1, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation - oil production Total Volume: 42 Gallons Volume in Water: 0 Type: Crude oil » Cause: Equipment failure - flow line leak Containment: Natural depression/sorber straw, burned Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030051 S-0121-74 Indiana/Grant/Swayzee Inland - Little Pipe Stream to Mississinewa River June 9, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation - bulk storage Total Volume: 5,700 Gallons Volume in Water: 5,000 Gallons Type: Number 2 oil Cause: Deliberate discharge - vandalism Containment: Soaked into ground - dispersed into water, sorber skimming; recovered 4,500-5,000 gallons Comments: No oil seen reaching Mississinewa River Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030068 S-0122-74 Indiana/Posey/New Harmony Inland June 10, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation - oil production Total Volume: 1,260 Gallons Volume in Water: 0 Type: Crude oil Cause: Personnel error - incorrect valve handling Containment: Natural depression/dammed, pumped out Comments: Cleanup very good Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030007 29 ------- S-0123-74 Indiana/Gibson/Sommerville Inland stream - HaIfmoon Ditch June 19, 1974 Source: Onshore transportation - pipeline 2 inch Total Volume: 6,300 Gallons Volume in Water: 6,300 Gallons Type: Crude oil Cause: Personnel error - farmer's plow pulled out pipe section Containment: Booms and straw dams/none Comments: Heavy rain washed out containments by causing stream to rise Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030103 S-0124-74 Indiana/Vanderburgh/Evansville Inland river - Ohio June 30, 1974 Source: Offshore transportation - tank barge Total Volume: Unknown Volume in Water: Unknown Type: Crude oil Cause: Equipment failure - leak in tank barge Containment: Dispersed into water/sorber - sorb-oil Comments: Revisited 7/1/74 - leakage stopped Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030281 KENTUCKY S-0125-74 Kentucky/McCracken/Paducah Inland river - Tennessee, mile 3 June 5, 1974 Source: Offshore transportation - two boats Total Volume: 25 Gallons Volume in Water: 25 Gallons Type: Lube oil Cause: Casualty - two boats tilted Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030191 S-0126-74 Kentucky/Henderson/Geneva Inland June 7, 1974 Source: Onshore transportation - 4-1/2 inch pipeline Total Volume: 294 Gallons Volume in Water: 0 Type: Crude oil Cause: Equipment failure - corrosion in pipeline Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030212 30 ------- S-0127-74 Kentucky/Perry/Corni11svi11e Inland stream - Bull Creek June 7, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation - pipeline Total Volume: 120 Gallons Volume in Water: 20 Gallons Type: Crude oil Cause: Equipment failure - pipeline break Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030214 S-0128-74 Kentucky/Boone/Ludlow Inland river - Ohio, mile 474.8 June 12, 1974 Source: Unknown Total Volume: 3 Gallons Type: Motor oil Cause: Unknown Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030198 S-0129-74 Kentucky/Letcher/Prestonburg Inland stream - Lick June 14, 1974 Source: Onshore transportation - 2 inch pipeline Volume in Water: 3 Gallons Volume in Water: 210 Gallons - landslide cause by heavy rains Environmental Protection Agency 72030184 Total Volume: 210 Gallons Type: Oil Cause: Natural phenomenon Spill Information Source: Information Source Number: S-0130-74 Kentucky/Boone/Ludlow Inland stream - Elijah June 15, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation - storage tank Total Volume: Unknown Volume in Water: Unknown Type: Jet fuel Cause: Equipment failure - gasket leak on storage tank Comments: Cleanup contractor hired by company Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030182 31 ------- S-0131-74 Kentucky/Whi tley/C6rbi n Inland June 18, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation - storage tank Total Volume: 20,000 Gallons Volume in Water: 0 Type: Number 2 oil Cause: Structural failure - storage tank rupture Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030173 S-0132-74 Kentucky/Fayette/Lexi ngton Inland June 20, 1974 Source: Onshore transportation - highway truck cargo transfer Total Volume: 100 Gallons Volume in Water: 0 Type: Gasoline Cause: Equipment failure - transfer hose leak Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030167 S-0133-74 Kentucky/Pike/ Inland stream - Beefhide branch June 22, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation - drain line on tank Total Volume: 2 Quarts Volume in Water: 2 Quarts Type: Crude oil Cause: Natural phenomenon - drain line broken by high water Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030162 S-0134-74 Kentucky/Lawrence/Fa11sburg Inland stream - Blane Creek June 23, 1974 Source: Onshore transportation - 6 inch pipeline Total Volume: 630 Gallons Volume in Water: 630 Gallons Type: Crude oil Cause: Equipment failure - pipeline leak Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030160 32 ------- S-0135-74 Kentucky/Estill/Irvine Inland stream - Millers June 26, 1974 Source: Onshore transportation - 2 inch pipeline Total Volume: 1,680 Gallons Volume in Water: 1,680 Gallons Type: Crude oil Cause: Equipment failure - leak in pipeline Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030142 S-0136-74 Kentucky/Magoffin/Salyersville Inland stream - Harry's Branch June 26, 1974 Source: Onshore transportation - 4 inch pipeline Total Volume: 420 Gallons Volume in Water: 420 Gallons Type: Crude oil Cause: Equipment failure - pipeline leak Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030145 S-0137-74 Kentucky/Boone/Ludlow Inland stream - Dry Creek June 29, 1974 Source: Onshore transportation - pipeline Total Volume: 30 Gallons volume in Water: 30 Gallons Type: JP-4 Cause: Equipment failure - pipeline leak Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030150 LOUISIANA S-0138-74 Louisiana/Natchitoches/Natchitoches Inland June 4, 1974 Source: Onshore transportation - bulk cargo transfers Total Volume: 50 Gallons Volume in Water: 0 Type: Gasoline Cause: Equipment failure - hose rupture Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72029944 33 ------- S-0139-74 Louisiana/St. Martin/ Inland June 7, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation - production unit Total Volume: 126 Gallons Volume in Water: 126 Gallons Type: Crude oil Cause: Equipment failure - heater-treater valve failed Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72029980 S-0140-74 Lou i s i ana/Cla i borne/Homer Inland stream - Flat Lick June 8, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation - pipeline 6 inches Total Volume: 1,260 Gallons Volume in Water: 1,260 Gallons Cause: Equipment failure - corrosion Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72029977 S-0141-74 Louisiana/St. Martin/ Inland lake - swamp area June 11, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation - pipeline Total Volume: 85 Gallons Volume in Water: 85 Gallons Type: Crude oil Cause: Equipment failure - line leak, internal corrosion Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030003 S-0142-74 Loui s i ana/Lafayette/Lafayette Inland June 17, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation - storage tank Total Volume: 3,000 Gallons Volume in Water: 0 Type: Unknown Cause: Structural failure - tank ruptured Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72029930 34 ------- S-0143-74 Louisiana/Richland/Delhi Inland - Bar Ditch June 18, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation - production flow line Total Volume: 840 Gallons Volume in Water: 840 Gallons Type: Crude oil Cause: Equipment failure - check valve Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030090 S-0144-74 Louisiana/Concordia Parish/Vidalia Inland river - Mississippi June 24, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation - oil production - 4 inch fiberglass flow line Total Volume: 1,500 Gallons Volume in Water: 1,500 Gallons Type: Crude oil Cause: Natural phenomenon - flooding river out of banks, undermined and ruptured flow line Comments: Most oil washed down river Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030100 S-0145-74 Louisiana/St. Landry/Opelousas Inland June 27, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation - flow line Total Volume: 850 Gallons Volume in Water: 20 Gallons Type: Crude oil Cause: Unknown Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030075 MAINE S-0146-74 Maine/Cumberland/Portland Coastal - port June 2, 1974 Source: Offshore transportation - tanker Total Volume: Unknown Volume in Water: Unknown Type: Oil Cause: Personnel error - incorrect valve handling Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030424 35 ------- S-0147-74 Maine/Hancock/Bucksport Coastal - port June 4, 1974 Source: Offshore transportation - tanker Total Volume: 12 Gallons Volume in Water: 12 Gallons Type: Number 6 oil Cause: Deliberate discharge - pumping ballast Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030425 S-0148-74 Mai ne/Penobscot/Bangor Inland river - Kenduskeag June 7, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation - storage facility Total Volume: 300 Gallons Volume in Water: 150 Gallons Type: Number 2 oil Cause: Structural failure - storage tank leak Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030482 S-0149-74 Maine/Washi ngton/Mi1 bridge Coastal port - Narraguagus River June 11, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation - processing Total Volume: Unknown Volume in Water: 5 Gallons Type: Waste (industrial) and grease Cause: Deliberate discharge - disposal of waste oil Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030310 S-0150-74 Mai ne/Cumberland/Portland Coastal harbor - Portland Harbor June 11, 1974 Source: Offshore transportation - fishing vessel Total Volume: 50 Gallons Volume in Water: 50 Gallons Type: Number 6, Number 2 oil Cause: Casualty - sinking, due to bilge pump failure Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030324 36 ------- S-0151-74 Maine/Waldo/Searsport Coastal port - Searsport Harbor June 12, 1974 Source: Offshore transportation Total Volume: Unknown Type: Lube oil Cause: Equipment failure - leak in lube oil cooler in No. 3 generator Spill Information Source: Environmental Protertion Aapnrv Information Source Number: - tanker Volume in Water: 1 Quart Environmental 72030298 S-0152-74 Mai ne/Cumberland/Port!and Coastal port - Portland Harbor June 14, 1974 Source: Offshore transportation Total Volume: 42 Gallons Type: Oil Cause: Equipment failure Spill Information Source: - tanker Volume in Water: 42 Gallons - defective fitting valves Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030422 S-0153-74 Mai ne/Cumberland/Portland Coastal port - Portland Harbor June 17, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation - bulk storage Volume in Water: 30 Gallons separator overflow Environmental Protection Agency 72030327 Total Volume: 30 Gallons Type: Oil Cause: Equipment failure • Spill Information Source: Information Source Number: S-0154-74 Mai ne/Cumber!and/Westbrook Coastal port - Presumscot River June 18, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation - car dealership Total Volume: Unknown Volume in Water: Unknown Type: Number 2 oil Cause: Structural failure - storage tank leak Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030308 37 ------- Volume in Water: 5 Gallons S-0155-74 Maine/Cumber!and/Port!and Coastal port - Portland Harbor June 21, 1974 Source: Offshore transportation - passenger ship Total Volume: Unknown Type: Number 2 oil Cause: Personnel error - tank overflow Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030309 S-0156-74 Maine/Waldo/Searsport Coastal port - Searsport Harbor June 22, 1974 Source: Offshore transportation - tanker Total Volume: Unknown Volume in Water: 5 Gallons Type: Bilge Cause: Equipment failure - valve leakage Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030302 S-0157-74 Maine/Cumberland/Portland Coastal port - Portland Harbor June 25, 1974 Source: Offshore transportation - passenger vessel Total Volume: Unknown Volume in Water: 10 Gallons Cause: Personnel error - tank overflow Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030305 S-0158-74 Mai ne/Cumberland/Port!and Coastal port - Portland Harbor June 26, 1974 Source: Offshore transportation - passenger vessel Total Volume: Unknown Volume in Water: 15-20 Gallons Cause: Personnel error - tank overflow Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030312 38 ------- S-0159-74 Ma i ne/Kennebec/Augu sta Inland river - Kennebec June 26, 1974 Source: Onshore transportation - industrial plant Total Volume: 100 Gallons Volume in Water: Unknown Type: Number 2 oil Cause: Deliberate discharge disposal of oil used to clean paper machine felts Comments: Same type of spill on May 30, 1974, June 12, 1974 Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030483 S-0160-74 Mai ne/Cumberland/Portland Coastal port - Portland Harbor June 27, 1974 Source: Offshore transportation - tanker Total Volume: 40 Gallons Volume in Water: 40 Gallons Type: Crude oil Cause: Equipment failure - defective valves Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030313 S-0161-74 Maine/Penobscot/Brewer Coastal port - Penobscot River June 28, 1974 Source: Offshore transportation - tanker Total Volume: 20 Gallons Volume in Water: 20 Gallons Type: Number 2 oil Cause: Structural failure - tank leakage Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030314 MAINE S-0162-74 Maryland/Worcester/Ocean City Coastal - Atlantic Ocean June 5, 1974 Source: Offshore transportation - unknown Total Volume: Unknown Volume in Type: Oil Containment: Not reported; removal /physical pickup Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72029997 Water: Unknown 39 ------- S-0163-74 Maryland/Ocean City to Asseteague Island Coastal - Atlantic Ocean June 6, 1974 Source: Unknown Total Volume: Unknown Volume in Water: Unknown Type: Crude oil Cause: Unknown Containment: Utilized local men and equipment at no cost to Federal government Comments: Pollution covered coastline varying in accumulation; very heavy accumulation at Assateague Island Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030399 S-0164-74 Maryland/Baltimore/Cli fford Inland bay - Curtis June 13, 1974 Source: Onshore transportation - rail general cargo Total Volume: 3,000 Gallons Volume in Water: 3,000 Gallons Type: Diesel fuel Cause: Deliberate discharge - vandalism Containment: Retained within system/removal - none Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72029935 S-0165-74 Maryland/Baltimore/Baltimore Coastal stream - Morton Creek June 16, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation Total Volume: Unknown Volume in Water: Unknown Type: Waste Cause: Unknown Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030079 -S-0166-74 Maryland/Baltimore/Baltimore Coastal port - Baltimore Harbor June 19, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation - terminal Total Volume: Unknown Volume in Water: Unknown Type: Diesel oil Cause: Unknown Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030083 40 ------- S-0167-74 Maryland/A11egheny/Cumberland Inland June 21, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation - bulk storage Total Volume: 500 Gallons Volume in Water: 0 Type: Number 2 oil Cause: Personnel error - tank overflow Containment: Berms or walls/removal - vacuum Comments: All of spilled oil contained within dike wall Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030098 MASSACHUSETTS S-0168-74 Massachusetts/Middlesex/Woburn Inland lake - Abayona June 10, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation - processing plant Total Volume: 1,500-3,000 Gallons Volume in Water: 700-1,500 Gallons Type: Number 6 oil Cause: Personnel error - improper hose connection Comments: Driver not with truck when hose separated Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030303 S-0169-74 Massachusetts/Nantucket/Great Poi nt Coastal port - Atlantic Ocean June 12, 1974 Source: Offshore transportation - tanker F/W NORTHWIND Total Volume: Unknown Volume in Water: Unknown Type: Unknown Cause: Unknown Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030323 S-0170-74 Massachusetts/Suffolk/Boston Coastal port - Mystic River June 15, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation - power plant Total Volume: Unknown Volume in Water: Unknown Type: Unknown Cause: Equipment failure - pipe rupture Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030328 41 ------- S-0171-74 Massachusetts/Bristol/New Bedford Coastal port - Buzzards Bay June 19, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation - processing plant Total Volume: Unknown Volume in Water: Unknown Type: Unknown Cause: Deliberate discharge - disposal of waste oil Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030307 S-0172-74 Massachusetts/Middlesex/Ashland Inland river - Sudburg June 20, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation - industrial plant Total Volume: 1 Gallon Volume in Water: Unknown Type: Cutting oil Cause: personnel error, metal stampings left on dock Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030480 S-0173-74 Massachusetts/Suffolk/Boston Coastal port - Boston Harbor June 30, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation - bulk storage Total Volume: Unknown Volume in Water: Unknown Type: Unknown Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030467 MICHIGAN S-0174-74 Michigan/Bay/Kawkawlin Inland June 1, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation - pipeline 3 inch Total Volume: 2,520 Gallons Volume in Water: 0 Type: Crude oil Cause: Casualty - abandoned gathering line struck by farmer's plow Containment: Dug pit/vacuum Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number 72030060 42 ------- S-0175-74 Michigan/Osceola/Sears Inland June 2, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation - pipeline 8 inch Total Volume: 21 Gallons Volume in Water: 0 Type: Crude oil Cause: Equipment failure - corrosion Containment: Sorber-straw or other natural material Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030255 S-0176-74 Mi chi gan/Gladwi n/Wi negars Inland June 2, 1974 Source: Onshore transportation - pipeline 6 inch Total Volume: 210 Gallons Volume in Water: 0 Type: Crude oil Cause: Equipment failure - corrosion Containment: Vacuum Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: ' 72030256 S-0177-74 Mi chi gan/Gladwi n/Wi negars Inland June 2, 1974 Source: Onshore transportation - pipeline 6 inch Total Volume: 630 Gallons Volume in Water: 0 Type: Crude oil Cause: Equipment failure - corrosion Containment: Contained by berms or walls/vacuum Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030257 i S-0178-74 Mi chigan/Gladwi n/Wi negars Inland June 3, 19J4 Source: Onshore transportation - pipeline Total Volume: 42 Gallons Volume in Water: 0 Type: Crude oil Cause: Unknown Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030254 43 ------- S-0179-74 Mi chi gan/61adwi n/Wi negars Inland June 3, 1974 Source: Onshore transportation - pipeline Total Volume: 42 Gallons Volume in Water: 0 Type: Crude oil Cause: Unknown Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030277 S-0180-74 Michigan/Missaukee/Norwich Inland June 6, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation - pipeline Total Volume: 29,400 Gallons Volume in Water: 0 Type: Crude oil Cause: Equipment failure - pipeline break Containment: Diked/vacuum Comments: Entirely contained within storage tank dikes Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030001 S-0181-74 Michigan/Gladwin/Winegars Molassas River June 8, 1974 Source: Onshore Total Volume: 6 Type: Crude oil Cause: Equipment failure Containment: Boom/vacuum Spill Information Source: Information Source Number: S-0182-74 transportation - pipeline 4 inch 300 Gallons Volume in Water: 5,000 Gallons - corrosion trucks, physical pickup, burn Environmental Protection Agency 72030058 Michigan/Gladwin/Winegars NA June 10, 1974 Source: Onshore transportation - pipeline 4 inch Total Volume: 168 Gallons volume in Water: 0 Type: Crude oil Cause: Equipment failure - corrosion Containment: Burning Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030061 44 ------- S-0183-74 Michigan/Wayne/Romulus Inland June 11, 1974 Source: Onshore transportation - highway liquid bulk Total Volume: 5,000 Gallons Volume in Water: 0 Type: Gasoline Cause: Casualty - capsizing or overturning Containment: Contained by berms or walls/vacuum Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030276 S-0184-74 Mi chi gan/Clare/Harri son Inland June 14, 1974 Source: Onshore transportation - pipeline Total Volume: 21 Gallons Volume in Water: 0 Type: Crude oil Cause: Equipment failure - corrosion Containment: Sorber - straw or other natural material Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030275 S-0185-74 Mi chi gan/Al1egan/Hol1 and Inland stream June 14, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation - industrial plant Total Volume: 500 Gallons Volume in Water: 500 Gallons Type: Kerosene Cause: Personnel error - improper hose connection Containment: Berms/vacuum and sorber Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030332 S-0186-74 Michigan/Wayne/Lincoln Park Inland stream - Ecorse Creek June 19, 1974 Source: Unknown Total Volume: 50 Gallons Volume in Water: 50 Gallons Type: Number 2 oil Cause: Unknown - discharge to storm sewer Containment: Booms/sorbents, vactruck Comments: Estimated 20 gallons recovered Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030121 45 ------- S-0187-74 Michlgan/Clare/Temple Inland June 19, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation - pipeline 4 inch Total Volume: 84 Gallons ~ Volume in Water: 0 Type: Cause: Crude oil Equipment failure - corrosion Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030273 S-0188-74 Michigan/Missaukee/Moorestown Inland June 19, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation - pipeline 6 inch Total Volume: 2,940 Gallons Volume in Water: 0 Type: Crude oil Cause: Equipment failure - corrosion Containment: Vacuum Spill Information Source: Environmental 'Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030274 S-01 89- 74 Michigan/Midland/North Bradley Inland June 20, 1974 Source: Onshore transportation Total Volume: 84 Gallons Type: Crude oil Cause: Equipment failure Spill Information Source: - pipeline 6 inch Volume in Water: 0 - corrosion Environmental Information Source Number: 72030271 S-01 90-74 Mi chi gan/Mi ssaukee/McBai n Inland June 20, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation - pipeline 4 Protection Agency inch Total Volume: 2 Gallons Type: Crude oil Cause: Equipment failure - corrosion Volume in Water: 0 Spill Information Source: Information Source Number: Environmental 72030272 Protection Agency 46 ------- S-0191-74 Michigan/Wayne/Trenton Inland June 24, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation Total Volume: 1,016 Gallons Volume in Water: 0 Type: Fuel oil Cause: Personnel error - tank overflow Containment: Berm/vacuum Comments: Contained mostly within diked area - leaked some to trench via rainwater drain Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030391 S-0192-74 Michigan/Missaukee/Vogel Center Inland June 26, 1974 Source: Onshore transportation - pipeline Total Volume: 84 Gallons Volume in Water: 0 Type: Crude oil Cause: Equipment failure - packing gland failure Containment: Vacuum truck Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030270 MINNESOTA S-0193-74 Minnesota/Koochiching/1nternational Falls Inland June 3, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation - bulk storage Total Volume: 48,755 Gallons Volume in Water: 0 Type: Fuel oil Cause: Structural failure - rubber fabric tank joint failed Containment: Contained in dike and ditch; 48,755 gallons recovered Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030069 47 ------- S-0194-74 Minnesota/Marshall/Stephen Inland June 3, 1974 Source: Onshore transportation - line #2, 26 inch Total Volume: 210 Gallons Volume in Water: 0 Type: Crude oil Cause: Equipment failure - pinhole leak Containment: Soil being taken up Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030071 S-0195-74 Minnesota/Hennepin/Brooklyn Center Inland - Shingle Creek June 4, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation - commercial Total Volume: Unknown Volume in Water: Unknown Type: Oil Cause: Runoff from parking lot Containment: Shopping center will most likely put sorbent boom in creek or take some other measure Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030072 S-0196-74 Mi nnesota/Washi ngton/Newport Inland June 11, 1974 Source: Onshore transportation - pump station Total Volume: 5 Barrels Volume in Water: 0 Type: Gasoline Cause: Equipment malfunction - relief valve stuck Containment: Contained on property - 4 barrels recovered; remainder evaporated Comments: Site very far away from any water Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030070 S-0197-74 Minnesota/Cass/Walker Inland June 24, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation - bulk storage Total Volume: 150 Gallons Volume in Water: 0 Type: Gasoline Cause: Operator error - overfilled tank Containment: Contained in dike, evaporated Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030261 48 ------- S-0198-74 Minnesota/Wabasha/Lake City Lake Pepin June 26, 1974 Source: Offshore transportation - cruise ship Total Volume: Unknown Volume in Water: Unknown Type: Oil Cause: Oily bilge Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030258 MISSISSIPPI S-0199-74 Mississippi/Washington/Greenville Inland lake - Ferguson June 13, 1974 Source: Offshore transportation - barge Total Volume: 50 Gallons Volume in Water: 50 Gallons Type: Gasoline Cause: Personnel error - tank overfill Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030186 S-0200-74 Mississippi/Jasper/Heidelberg Inland stream - Horse Branch June 15, 1974 Source: Onshore transportation - 2 inch pipeline Total Volume: 3,800 Gallons Volume in Water: 3,800 Gallons Type: Saltwater and oil Cause: Equipment failure - 2 inch plug leak Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030183 S-0201-74 Mississippi/Washington/Greenville Inland lake - Ferguson June 18, 1974 Source: Offshore transportation - barge M/V MARY ANN Total Volume: 30 Gallons Volume in Water: 30 Gallons Type: Number 1 diesel oil Cause: Personnel error - tank overflow during fuel transfer Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030174 49 ------- 2,000 Gallons S-0202-74 Mi ssi ss i ppi/Wayne/Shubuta Inland stream - Little Encutta Creek June 19, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation - oil well Total Volume: 13,000 Gallons Volume in Water: Type: Crude oil Cause: Equipment failure - equipment failure due to electrical malfunction Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030171 S-0203-74 Mi ssi ssi ppi /Washi ngton/Greenvi 1 1 e Inland lake - Ferguson June 22, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation - valve Total Volume: 126 Gallons Volume in Water: 126 Gallons Type: Number 6 oil Cause: Equipment failure - blown gasket on valve Spill Information Source: Information Source Number: S-0204-74 Environmental 72030159 Protection Agency Mississippi/Jasper/Heidelberg Inland stream - Bocklehoma Creek June 23, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation - oil Total Volume: 336 Gallons Volume Type: Crude oil Cause: Equipment failure Spill Information Source: information Source Number: flow line in Water: 336 Gallons - leak in flow line Environmental Protection Agency 72030157 NEW HAMPSHIRE S-0205-74 New Hampshire/Rockingham/Durham Inland river - Oyster June 4, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation - heating plant Total Volume: 5 Gallons Volume in Water: Unknown Type: Cause: Unknown Equipment failure - hose leak Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030487 50 ------- S-0206-74 New Hampshire/Rockingham/Somersworth Inland river - Salmon Falls June 14, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation - industrial plant Total Volume: Unknown Volume in Water: Unknown Type: Number 6 oil Cause: Structural failure, storage tank leak Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030485 NEW MEXICO S-0207-74 New Mexico/San Juan Inland June 4, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation - production tank Total Volume: 10,500 Gallons Volume in Water: 0 Type: Crude oil Cause: Personnel error - tank overflow Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72029697 S-0208-74 New Mexico/San Juan/Farmington Inland June 7, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation - bulk storage Total Volume: 2,940 Gallons Volume in Water: 0 Type: Crude oil Cause: Deliberate discharge - vandalism Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030006 S-0209-74 New Mexico/Lea/Jal Inland June 17, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation - oil production Total Volume: 2,520 Gallons Volume in Water: 0 Type: Crude oil Cause: Structural failure - storage tank leak Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72029927 51 ------- NORTH CAROLINA S-0210-74 North Carolina/Cleveland/Shelby Inland June 8, 1974 Source: Unknown Total Volume: 8 Gallons Volume in Water: 0 Type: Gasoline Cause: Unknown Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030210 S-0211-74 North Carolina/Wake/Raleigh Inland June 9, 1974 Source: Onshore transportation - airplane Total Volume: 20 Gallons Volume in Water: 0 Type: Jet fuel A Cause: Personnel error - tank overflow during fuel operations Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030207 S-0212-74 North Caroli na/Mecklenburg/Charlotte Inland stream June 9, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation - storage tank Total Volume: 100 Gallons Volume in Water: 100 Gallons Type: Transformer oil Cause: Personnel error - failure to pump tank out Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030208 S-0213-74 North Carolina/Orangeburg/Orangeburg Inland June 9, 1974 Source: Onshore transportation - highway operations Total Volume: 6,200 Gallons Volume in Water: 0 Type: Number 6 oil Cause: Casualty - truck accident Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030209 52 ------- S-0214-74 North Carolina/Wake/Raleigh Inland June 13, 1974 Source: Onshore transportation - airplane fuel tank Total Volume: 30 Gallons Volume in Water: 0 Type: Jet fuel Cause: Personnel error - fuel tank overflow Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030185 S-0215-74 North Carolina/Wake/Raleigh Inland June 13, 1974 Source: Onshore transportation - fuel tank of private jet Total Volume: 30 Gallons Volume in Water: 0 Type: Jet fuel Cause: Natural phenomenon - fuel boiled out of tank Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030187 \ S-0216-74 North Carolina/Lenoir/Kinston Inland June 13, 1974 Source: Onshore transportation - cargo transfer Total Volume: 700 Gallons Volume in Water: 0 Type: Gasoline Cause: Casualty - truck wreck Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030189 S-0217-74 North Carolina/Harnett/Dunn Inland June 17, 1974 Source: Onshore transportation - highway operation - tank truck Total Volume: 400 Gallons Volume in Water: 0 Type: Asphalt AC-20 Cause: Casualty - truck overturned Comments: 300 Gallons recovered Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030177 53 ------- S-0218-74 North Carolina//Elizabeth City Coastal - Atlantic Ocean June 18, 1974 Source: Unknown Total Volume: Unknown Volume in Water: Unknown Type: Oil Cause: Unknown Comments: Cleanup deemed unjustified due to scattered condition, remoteness of area, and minor pollution threat Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030113 S-0219-74 North Carolina/Wake/Raleigh Inland June 18, 1974 Source: Onshore transportation - airport fuel truck Total Volume: 5 Gallons Volume in Water: 0 Type: Jet fuel Cause: Personnel error - tank overflow Containment: Removed with fiberpearl Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030172 S-0220-74 North Carolina/Sampson/Clinton Inland June 18, 1974 Source: Onshore transportation - highway operation - tank truck Total Volume: 4,000 Gallons Volume in Water: 0 Type: Gasoline Cause: Casualty - truck accident Containment: Fuel burned Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030175 S-0221-74 North Carolina/Person/Roxboro Inland June 20, 1974 Source: Onshore transportation - highway operations - tank truck Total Volume: Unknown Volume in Water: 0 Type: Liquid asphalt Cause: Casualty - truck flipped to avoid an accident Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030169 54 ------- S-0222-74 North Carolina/Iredel1/Statesvl11e Inland June 20, 1974 Source: Onshore transportation - highway operation Total Volume: 50 Gallons Volume in Water: 0 Type: Asphalt Cause: Casualty - tank truck overturned Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030165 S-0223-74 North Carolina/Wautauga/Boone Inland June 20, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation - transformer Total Volume: 78 Gallons Volume in Water: 0 Type: Transformer oil Cause: Casualty - transformer fell off truck as it was turning into plant Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030166 S-0224-74 North Carolina/Wake/Durham Inland June 21, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation - service station Total Volume: 50 Gallons Volume in Water: 0 Type: Fuel oil Cause: Equipment failure - coupling failed while pumping Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030163 S-0225-74 North Carolina/Alamance/Hall River Inland river - Hall June 24, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation- boiler Total Volume: 150 Gallons Volume in Water: 150 Gallons Type: Number 6 oil Cause: Equipment failure - boiler failure Information Source Number: 72030139 55 ------- S-0226-74 North Carolina/Watauga/Zionvi11 e Inland river - Watauga June 24, 1974 Source: Onshore transportation Total Volume: 2,000 Gallons Volume in Water: 2,000 Gallons Type: RC 250 Cause: Deliberate discharge - vandalism Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030158 S-0227-74 North Carolina/Gaston/Bessemer City Inland June 26, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation - storage tank Total Volume: 19,800 Gallons Volume in Water: 0 Type: Number 5 oil Cause: Personnel error - tank overflow because of faulty pump Containment: All fuel was contained by a dike Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030143 S-0228-74 North Carolina/Davidson/Cairo Inland stream June 26, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation - storage tank Total Volume: 15 Gallons Volume in Water: 15 Gallons Type: Kerosene and asphalt Cause: Deliberate discharge - pumping out a hole for installation of a storage tank Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030146 OHIO S-0229-74 Ohio//Milford Inland - Little Miami River June 1, 1974 Source: Onshore transportation - railroad tank car Total Volume: 20,000 Gallons Volume in Water: 20,000 Gallons Type: Crude oil Cause: Casualty - derailment Containment: Boom/straw/commercial absorbents/rakes and vacuum truck utilized Comments: 3,150 Gallons recovered Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030109 56 ------- S-0230-74 Ohio/Cayuhoga/Cleveland Inland - North Branch of Chicago River June 13, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation - storm sewers Total Volume: 1,250 Gallons Volume in Water: 1,250 Gallons Type: Oi1 Cause: Natural phenomenon - recent heavy rains caused oily runoff to storm sewers Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030116 S-0231-74 Ohio/Summit/Boston Heights Inland - roadside drainage ditch June 14, 1974 Source: Onshore transportation - highway liquid bulk Total Volume: 2,700 Gallons Volume in Water: 0 Type: Gasoline Cause: Casualty - collision Comments: Spill estimated to have occurred 14 June. Gasoline entered roadside ditch. Company initiated cleanup Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030189 S-0232-74 Ohio/Noble/Brookfield Township Inland June 16, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation - oil production Total Volume: 8,820 Gallons Volume in Water: 0 Type: Crude oil Cause: Casualty - fire, lightning struck storage tank Containment: All oil burned up Comments: Spill allegedly occurred 16 June 1974. Investigation revealed no waters affected Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030344 OKLAHOMA S-0233-74 Oklahoma/Osage Inland stream - Buck Creek June 1, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation - lead line Total Volume: 420 Gallons Volume in Water: 420 Gallons Type: Crude oil Cause: Equipment failure - corrosion 57 ------- Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72029945 S-0234-74 Oklahoma/Creek/Bri stow Inland stream June 8, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation - storage tank Total Volume: 3,234 Gallons Volume in Water: 1,500 Gallons Type: Crude oil Cause: Casualty - tank struck by lightning Comments: Oil on the creek was lost by flood waters Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72029986 S-0235-74 Oklahoma/Lincoln/Davenport Inland stream - Deep Fork June 8, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation - bulk storage Total Volume: 7,560 Gallons Volume in Water: 7,560 Gallons Type: Crude oil Cause: Natural phenomenon - heavy rains - flooding - heavy winds Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72029987 S-0236-74 Oklahoma/Osage/Shidler Inland stream - Little Chief Creek June 11, 1974 Source: Onshore transportation - 7 inch pipeline Total Volume: 420 Gallons Volume in Water: 420 Gallons Type: Crude oil Cause: Equipment failure - corrosion Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72029939 S-0237-74 Oklahoma/Creek/New Manford Inland stream - Little Salt Creek June 12, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation Total Volume: 800 Gallons Volume in Water: 800 Gallons Type: Crude oil Cause: Natural phenomenon - flooding Containment: Some oil dispersed in flood waters Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030222 58 ------- S-0238-74 Oklahoma/Pottawatomie/Maud Inland stream - Salt Creek June 14, 1974 Source: Onshore nontranspbrtation - storage tank Total Volume: 8,400 Gallons Volume in Water: 8,400 Gallons Type: Crude oil Cause: Deliberate discharge - vandalism Comments: Cleanup is complete Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030394 S-0239-74 Oklahoma/Garvin/NE 1/4 Section 30 Inland stream June 20, .1974 Source: Onshore transportation - pipeline 3 Total Volume: U260 Gallons Type: Crude oil Cause: Equipment failure - corrosion Containment: Burning of entire spill Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030105 S-0240-74 Oklahoma/Roger Mil Is/Sayre Inland June 24, 1974 Source: Onshore transportation - Total Volume: 31,500 Gallons Type: Crude oil Cause: Collision between vehicle Spill Information Source: Information Source Number: inch Volume in Water: 1,260 Gallons pipeline 10 inch Volume in Water: 0 Environmental 72030099 and source Protection Agency PENNSYLVANIA S-0241-74 Pennsylvania/Delaware/Marcus Hook Coastal river - Delaware June 1, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation - refinery Total Volume: 15 Gallons Type: Number 6 oil Cause: Equipment failure Spill Information Source: Information Source Number: 72029685 Volume in Water: 15 Gallons - valve Environmental Protection Agency 59 ------- S-0242-74 Pennsylvani a/York/Delta Inland river - Susquehana June 1, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation - industrial plant Total Volume: 100 Gallons Volume in Water: 10 Gallons Type: Lube oil Cause: Equipment failure - defective fitting valves Containment: Contained by berms or walls - removal/vacuum Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72029689 S-0243-74 Pennsylvania/Allegheny/Pittsburgh Inland June 2, 1974 Source: Onshore transportation - rail engine Total Volume: 3,000 Gallons Volume in Water: 0 Type: Diesel fuel Cause: Casualty/collision between source and another vehicle Containment: Contained by berms or walls - removal/vacuum Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72029684 S-0244-74 Pennsylvania/Allegheny/Pittsburgh Inland stream - Saw Mill Run June 2, 1974 Source: Onshore transportation - highway liquid bulk Total Volume: 2,000 Gallons Volume in Water: Unknown Type: Number 6 oil Cause: Deliberate discharges - vandalism Containment: Contained by berms or walls - removal/physical pickup Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030012 S-0245-74 Pennsylvania/Allegheny/Pittsburgh Inland river - Mon River June 3, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation - bulk storage Total Volume: Unknown Volume in Water: 0 Type: Gasoline Cause: Structural failure - tank rupture Containment: Contained by berms or walls - removal/vacuum Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72029680 60 ------- S-0246-74 Pennsylvania/Philadelphia/Philadelphia Coastal river - Delaware June 4, 1974 Source: Onshore transportation - unknown Total Volume: 200 Gallons Volume in Water: 200 Gallons Type: Number 2 oil Cause: Unknown Containment: Contained by berms or walls - removal/vacuum Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030013 S-0247-74 Pennsylvani a//Greentree Tributary to Sawmill Run June 5, 1974 Source: Onshore transportation - railroad tank truck Total Volume: Unknown Volume in Water: Unknown Type: Number 6 oil Cause: Deliberate discharge - vandalism Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030114 S-0248-74 Pennsylvania/Crawford/Titusvi lie Inland June 5, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation - refinery Total Volume: 50 Gallons Volume in Water: 0 Type: Diesel fuel Cause: Unknown Containment: Controlled but method not reported; removal unknown Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030002 S-0249-74 Pennsylvania/Berks/Reading Inland stream - Schuylkill June 6, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation - industrial plant Total Volume: 10 Gallons Volume in Water: 10 Gallons Type: Waste Cause: Personnel error Containment: Dispersed into water - removal/water spray Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72029696 61 ------- S-0250-74 Pennsylvani a/Del aware/Marcus Hook Coastal river - Delaware June 6, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation - refinery Total Volume: 100 Gallons Volume in Water: 100 Gallons Type: Oil/waste Cause: Equipment failure - pipe rupture Containment: Contained by berms or walls - removal/vacuum Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030016 S-0251-74 Pennsylvania/Philadelphia/Philadelphia Coastal river - Schuylkill June 6, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation - unknown Total Volume: Unknown Volume in Water: Unknown Type: Waste Cause: Unknown Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030019 S-0252-74 Pennsylvania/Montgomery/Norristown Inland June 6, 1974 Source: Onshore transportation - highway fueling Total Volume: 50 Gallons Volume in Water: 0 Type: Gasoline Cause: Unknown Containment: Contained by berms or walls - removal/physical pickup Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72029978 S-0253-74 Pennsylvania/Philadelphia/Philadelphia Coastal stream - Delaware June 6, 1974 Source: Onshore transportation - highway liquid bulk Total Volume: 15 Gallons Volume in Water: 15 Gallons Type: Gasoline Cause: Unknown Containment: Dispersed into water - removal/water spray Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72029998 62 ------- S-0254-74 Pennsylvani a/Al1egheny/Pi ttsburgh Inland river - Allegheny June 7, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation - industrial plant Total Volume: Unknown Volume in Water: Unknown Type: Lube oil Cause: Equipment failure - loose fitting valves or closure Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030008 S-0255-74 Pennsylvania/Bucks/Lower Makefield Inland stream - Brock Creek June 10, 1974 Source: Onshore transportation - highway general cargo Total Volume: Unknown Volume in Water: Unknown Type: Lube oil - gasoline Cause: Casualty - capsizing or overturning Containment: Unknown/removal - sorbent (straw or other natural material) Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72029934 S-0256-74 Pennsylvania/Cumberland/Mount Holly Inland stream - Mountain Creek June 12, 1974 Source: Onshore transportation - highway liquid bulk Total Volume: 100 Gallons Volume in Water: 100 Gallons Type: Diesel fuel Cause: Casualty - capsizing or overturning Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72029936 S-0257-74 Pennsylvani a/Al1egheny/Bri dgevei11e Inland stream - Charters Run June 28, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation Total Volume: 150 Gallons Volume in Water: 150 Gallons Type: Industrial Cause: Unknown Containment: Containment controlled but method not reported/removal Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030374 63 ------- S-0258-74 Pennsyl vam'a/Beaver/Freedom Inland river - Ohio June 29, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation - refinery Total Volume: Unknown Volume in Water: Unknown Type: Waste Cause: Unknown Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030229 RHODE ISLAND S-0259-74 Rhode Island/Providence/Providence Coastal port - Providence June 4, 1974 Source: Offshore transportation - tanker Total Volume: 250 Gallons Volume in Water: 250 Gallons Type: Number 6 oil Cause: Equipment failure - valve failure Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030443 SOUTH CAROLINA S-0260-74 South Carolina/Orangeburg/Orangeburg Inland June 10, 1974 Source: Onshore transportation - highway operation tank truck Total Volume: 6,200 Gallons Volume in Water: 0 Type: Number 6 oil Cause: Casualty - truck accident Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030204 S-0261-74 South Carolina/Lexington/Columbia Inland lake - Murray June 26, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation - road resurfacing Total Volume: 2 Quarts Volume in Water: 2 Quarts Type: RT 3 priming Cause: Natural phenomenon - heavy rain washed priming oil into the lake Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030144 64 ------- S-0262-74 Tennessee/Davidson/Nashville Inland stream - Richland June 3, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation - drain in wash rack area Total Volume: Unknown Volume in Water: Unknown Type: Waste Cause: Personnel error - allowing oil to get in wash rack Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030195 S-0263-74 Tennessee/Hami1 ton/Chattanooga Inland river - Tennessee, mile 472 June 3, 1974 Source: Offshore transportation - private boat Total Volume: 50 Gallons Volume in Water: 50 Gallons Type: Gasoline Cause: Casualty - fire on boat Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030196 S-0264-74 Tennessee/Morgan/Burrvi11e Inland stream - Cal Hurst branch June 7, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation - well head Total Volume: 13,000 Gallons Volume in Water: 13,000 Gallons Type: Crude oil Cause: Equipment failure - faulty blowout preventer Comments: Quantity removed was complete Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030215 S-0265-74 Tennessee/Hardi n/Savannah Inland stream - Town Creek June 10, 1974 Source: Unknown Total Volume: Unknown Volume in Water: Unknown Type: Number 2 diesel oil Cause: Unknown Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030201 65 ------- pit at well in Water: 500 Gallons S-0266-74 Tennessee/She! by/Memphi s Inland June 10, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation - loading hose Total Volume: 5 Gallons Volume in Water: 0 Type: Gasoline Cause: Casualty - car ran over hose and it ruptured Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030202 S-0267-74 Tennessee/Morgan/Burrvi 1 1 e Inland stream - Cal Hurst branch June 10, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation - oil Total Volume: 500 Gallons Volume type: Crude oil Cause: Personnel error - allowing an oil pit to overflow Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030206 S-0268-74 Tennessee/Madi son/ Jackson Inland June 11, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation - storage tank Total Volume: 302 Gallons Volume in Water: 0 Type: Gasoline Cause: Personnel error - tank overfill Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030200 S-0269-74 Tennessee/Sullivan/Kingsport Inland June 15, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation - storage tank Total Volume: 600 Gallons Volume in Water: 0 Type: Gasoline Cause: Personnel error - tank overfill Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030181 66 ------- S-0270-74 Tennessee/She!by/Memphis Inland lake - McKellar June 16, 1974 Source: Offshore transportation - barge Total Volume: 2 Gallons Volume in Water: 2 Gallons Type: Crude oil Cause: Personnel error - loading hose pulled loose Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030178 S-0271-74 Tennessee/Hami1 ton/Chattanooga Inland river - Tennessee, mile 456.9 June 25, 1974 Source: Offshore transportation - M/V JOHN HENRY Total Volume: 3 Gallons Volume in Water: 3 Gallons Type: Oil Cause: Equipment failure - leak in quick connect coupling Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030140 TEXAS S-0272-74 Texas/Dallas/Dallas Inland lake - White Rock June 3, 1974 Source: Onshore transportation - highway liquid bulk Total Volume: 1,000 Gallons Volume in Water: 1,000 Gallons Type: Diesel oil Cause: Deliberate discharge - vandalism Comments: Previous spill in same area Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72029691 S-0273-74 Texas/Tarrant/Fort Worth Inland stream - Marine Creek June 4, 1974 Source: Onshore transportation - 6 inch line Total Volume: 15,750 Gallons Volume in Water: 15,750 Gallons Type: Crude oil Cause: Equipment failure - corrosion Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030005 67 ------- S-0274-74 Texas/Jack/Jacksboro Inland stream June 5, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation - oil production Total Volume: 2,520 Gallons Volume in Water: 2,520 Gallons Type: Crude oil Cause: Personnel error - other valve opened by cow Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72029695 S-0275-74 Texas/Montague/Nocona Inland stream - Crooked Creek June 5, 1974 Source: Onshore transportation - gathering line 4 inches Total Volume: 25,200 Gallons Volume in Water: 24,000 Gallons Type: Crude oil Cause: Equipment failure - corrosion Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72029947 S-0276-74 Texas/El Paso/El Paso Inland June 6, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation - storage tank Total Volume: 650 Gallons Volume in Water: 0 Type: Gasoline Cause: Personnel error Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030091 S-0277-74 Texas/Wood/ Inland - Sabine River June 7, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation - flow line Total Volume: 126 Gallons Volume in Water: 126 Gallons Type: Crude oil Cause: Equipment failure - corrosion Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72029979 68 ------- S-0278-74 Texas/Gregg/Longview Inland June 8, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation - oil production Total Volume: 336 Gallons Volume in Water: 0 Type: Crude oil Cause: Equipment failure - valve Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72029981 S-0279-74 Texas/Gregg/KiIgore Inland stream - Turkey Creek June 9, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation - pipeline Total Volume: 420 Gallons Volume in Water: 420 Gallons Type: Crude oil Cause: Equipment failure - pipeline break Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72029982 S-0280-74 Texas/Gregg/Ki1gore Inland stream - Rabbit Creek June 9, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation - flow line Total Volume: 840 Gallons Volume in Water: 840 Gallons Type: Crude oil Cause: Casualty - line struck by vehicle Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72029983 S-0281-74 Texas/Gregg/White Oak Inland stream June 11, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation - 4 inch production gathering line Total Volume: 504 Gallons Volume in Water: 504 Gallons Type: Crude oil Cause: Casualty - line run over by backhoe Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030020 69 ------- S-0282-74 Texas/Hopkins/Riley Springs Inland June 12, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation - tank Total Volume: 210 Gallons Type: Crude oil Cause: Natural phenomenon Spill Information Source: Information Source Number: S-0283-74 Volume in Water: 0 - pump struck Environmental 72029940 by lightning Protection Agency 4,200 Gallons Texas/Mitchell/Colorado City Inland river - Colorado June 13, 1974 Source: Onshore transportation - 6 inch pipeline Total Volume: 4,200 Gallons Volume in Water: Type: Crude oil Cause: Equipment failure - corrosion Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030094 S-0284-74 Texas/Jack/Jacksboro Inland stream - dry slough June 15, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation with oil blanket on top Total Volume: 210 Gallons Type: Oil Cause: Equipment failure - high level switch failed to operate; overflow resulted Comments: 195 barrels of Spill Information Source: Information Source Number: S-0285-74 - oil production, saltwater storage Volume in Water: Unknown saltwater also Environmental 72030087 spilled Protection Agency Texas/Rusk/Kilgore Inland stream June 17, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation - oil Total Volume: 210 Gallons Volume Type: Crude oil Cause: Equipment failure - corrosion Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030088 production (gathering line) in Water: 84 Gallons 70 ------- S-0286-74 Texas/Anderson/Tucker Inland river - Trinity June 19, 1974 Source: Onshore transportation Total Volume: 630 Gallons Volume in Water: 200 Gallons Type: Crude oil Cause: Equipment failure - corrosion Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030076 S-0287-74 Texas/Fayette/La Grange Inland June 19, 1974 Source: Onshore transportation - 10 inch pipeline Total Volume: 210 Gallons Volume in Water: 0 Type: Natural gas liquids Cause: Equipment failure - corrosion Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030089 S-0288-74 Texas/Gregg/Gladewater Inland river - Sabine June 19, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation - production well Total Volume: 420 Gallons Volume in Water: 420 Gallons Type: Crude oil Cause: Personnel error - casing valve left open Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030092 S-0289-74 Texas/Gregg/ Inland stream - small slough June 20, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation - oil production ease Total Volume: 1,260 Gallons Volume in Water: 1,260 Gallons Type: Crude oil Cause: Equipment failure - corrosion Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030093 71 ------- S-0290-74 Texas/Harrison/Marshal 1 Inland stream June 20, 1974 Source: Onshore transportation - production 4 inch gathering line Total Volume: 1,260 Gallons Volume in Water: 40 Gallons Type: Crude oil Cause: Equipment failure - corrosion Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030106 S-0291-74 Texas/Smi th/Ty1er Inland lake June 21, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation - pipeline Total Volume: 630 Gallons Type: Unknown Cause: Equipment failure • Spill Information Source: Information Source Number: S-0292-74 Volume in Water: 630 Gallons corroson Environmental 72030077 Protection Agency Texas/Rusk/Leverett's Chapel Inland stream - Rabbit Creek June 21, 1974 Source: Onshore transportation - gas pipeline Total Volume: 40 Gallons Volume in Water: 40 Gallons Type: Crude oil Cause: Personnel error during pipeline maintenance Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030074 S-0293-74 Texas/Orange/Orange Inland - canal and marsh June 25, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation - oil Total Volume: 210 Gallons Type: Crude oil Cause: Equipment failure • Spill Information Source: Information Source Number: Volume production in Water: 210 Gallons heater-treater malfunction Environmental Protection Agency 72030073 72 ------- Volume in Water: 16,800 Gallons S-0294-74 Texas/Harrison/Leigh Inland stream - Watson Bayou June 21, 1974 Source: Onshore transportation - pipeline Total Volume: 63,000 Gallons Type: Crude oil Cause: Casualty - line struck by road grader Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030372 S-0295-74 Texas/Mari on/McLeod Inland stream - Moss Mill June 26, 1974 Source: Onshore transportation - 6 inch pipeline Total Volume: 2,100 Gallons Volume in Water: Type: Crude oil Cause: Equipment failure - corrosion leak Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030086 i S-0296-74 2,100 Gallons 8 inch pipeline Volume in Water: 325,000 Gallons Texas/Wood/Hawki ns Inland stream - Rogers Creek June 27, 1974 Source: Onshore transportation Total Volume: 331,800 Gallons Type: Crude oil Cause: Structural failure - transportation pipeline rupture Restoration: Recovered 322,560 Gallons Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030389 S-0297-74 Texas/Houston/Grapel and Inland June 28, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation - gas production (condensate tank) Total Volume: 630 Gallons Volume in Water: 0 Type: Condensate Cause: Other - cow licked open drain valve from tank battery Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030063 73 ------- VERMONT S-0298-74 Vermont/Windsor/South Royalton Inland river - White River June 28, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation - bulk storage Total Volume: 1,000 Gallons Volume in Water: Unknown Type: Gasoline Cause: Personnel error - tank overflow Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030481 VIRGINIA S-0299-74 Virginia/Roanoke/Roanoke Inland June 5, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation Total Volume: 1 Gallon Volume in Water: 0 Type: Lube oil Cause: Unknown Containment: Controlled method not reported Restoration: Removal - unknown Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72029693 S-0300-74 Virginia/Pittsylvania/Danville Inland - Dan River June 5, 1974 Source: Onshore transportation - rail fueling Total Volume: 85 Gallons Volume in Water: 85 Gallons Type: Number 2 oil Cause: Equipment failure - valve Containment: Contained by berms or walls - removal unknown Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72029999 S-0301-74 Virginia/Nickelsville/15 miles east of Nickelsville (U.S. 71) Inland June 5, 1974 Source: Onshore transportation - highway operation Total Volume: 2,000 Gallons Volume in Water: 0 Type: Gasoline Cause: Casualty - truck accident Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030192 74 ------- unknown Volume in Water: Unknown S-0302-74 Virginia/Giles/Rich Creek Inland - New River June 6, 1974 Source: Onshore transportation Total Volume: 300 Gallons Type: Gasoline Cause: Unknown Containment: Soaked into ground, removal unknown Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030009 S-0303-74 transportation 000 Gallons - highway liquid bulk Volume in Water: 50 Gallons Virginia/Scott/Nicklesville Inland stream - Copper's Creek June 6, 1974 Source: Onshore Total Volume: 2, Type: Gasoline Cause: Casualty - capsizing or overturning Containment: Contained by berms or walls - removal Restoration: Sorbent - straw Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030010 S-0304-74 Virginia/Roanoke/Roanoke Inland June 14, 1974 Source: Onshore transportation Total Volume: 1,500 Gallons Type: Diesel fuel Cause: Casualty - collision between source and another vehicle Containment: Soaked into ground/removal - physical pickup Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72029937 S-0305-74 Virginia/Prince/William Inland - Occoguan Reservoir June 17, 1974 Source: Onshore transportation Total Volume: 30 Gallons Type: Gasoline Cause: Casualty - capsizing or overturning Containment: Dispersed into water/removal - water spray Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030078 - rail fueling Volume in Water: 0 - garbage truck Volume in Water: 30 Gallons 75 ------- WEST VIRGINIA S-0306-74 West Virginia/Kanawha/Falling Rock Inland stream - Falling Rock Creek June 2, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation - refinery Total Volume: 40 Gallons Volume in Water: 10 Gallons Type: Waste Cause: Natural phenomenon - flooding Containment: Contained by berms or walls - removal/sorbent Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72029686 S-0307-74 West Virginia/Tyler/Shirley Inland June 3, 1974 Source: Onshore transportation - transportation pipeline Total Volume: 1,050 Gallons Volume in Water: 0 Type: Crude oil Cause: Natural phenomenon - tree fell on line Containment: Contained by berms or walls - removal/vacuum Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72029681 S-0308-74 West Virginia/Lewis/Vadis Inland stream - Fink Creek June 3, 1974 Source: Onshore transportation - transportation pipeline - 2 inch gravity Total Volume: 840 Gallons Volume in Water: Unknown Type: Crude oil Cause: Personnel error - ruptured by dozer Containment: Contained by berms or walls - removal/vacuum Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72029687 S-0309-74 West Virginia/Monongahela/Morgantown Inland river - i»ionongahela June 14, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation - bulk storage Total Volume: Unknown Volume in Water: Unknown Type>- Crude oil Cause: ^ructural failure - storage tank leak Containments Dug pit/skimming Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72029928 76 ------- S-0310-74 West Virginia/Pleasants/Belmont Inland stream - French Creek June 12, 1974 Source: Onshore transportation - transportation pipeline 6 inch Total Volume:, 1,400 Gallons Volume in Water: 200 Gallons Type: Crude oil Cause: Equipment failure - corrosion or rust Containment: Contained by berms or walls/removal-vacuum Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72029933 S-0311-74 West Virginia/Mason/Eight Mile Island Inland river - Ohio June 17, 1974 Source: Offshore transportation Total Volume: Unknown Volume in Water: Unknown Type: Diesel fuel Cause: Unknown Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030067 S-0312-74 West Virginia/Calhoun/Grantsville Inland June 21, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation - field stock tank Total Volume: 3,360 Gallons Volume in Water: 0 Type: Crude oil Cause: Natural phenomenon - lightning Containment: Soaked into ground/physical pickup Comments: 80 bbls were in tank when it was struck by lightning, but most of the oil burned Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030082 S-0313-74 West Virginia/XHuntington Inland - Four Pole Creek June 24, 1974 Source: Onshore transportation - highway Total Volume: 1,800 Gallons Volume in Water: 1,800 Gallons Type: Waste crankcase with traces of chlorine Cause: Deliberate discharge - dumping of residue from a tank truck cleaning operation Comments: Estimated 90-100% fish kill in affected area Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030111 77 ------- S-0314-74 West Virginia//Centersville Inland stream - Smith branch of White's June 24, 1974 Source: Onshore nontransportation storage Total Volume: 1,500 Gallons Volume in Water: 1,500 Gallons Type: Crude oil Cause: Natural phenomenon - rain caused overflowing of settling pond Comments: Owner will bulldoze pond over and shut down when water table gets low enough Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030137 S-0315-74 West Virginia/Cabell/ Inland stream - Four Pole Creek June 26, 1974 Source: Onshore transportation - highway liquid bulk Total Volume: 1,800 Gallons Volume in Water: 1,800 Gallons Type: Waste (used oil - chlorine mixture) Cause: Deliberate discharge - disposal of waste oil Comments: Extensive fish kill observed (3,000 estimated dead) Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030062 WISCONSIN S-0316-74 Wisconsin/Pepin/Deer Island Lake Pepin June 26, 1974 Source: Unknown Total Volume: Unknown Volume in Water: Unknown Type: Oil Cause: Unknown Spill Information Source: Environmental Protection Agency Information Source Number: 72030251 78 ------- SECTION II. PUBLICATIONS AND REPORTS A. OIL POLLUTION DETECTION AND EVALUATION 1. MONITORING C-001-74 DETECTION OF POLLUTANTS IN WATER BY RAMAN SPECTROSCOPY Braeunlich, 6., G. Gainers, and M. S. Petty. 1973. Water Research. 7(11):1643-1647. Raman spectroscopy on a pollution monitoring device is discussed with special reference given to the CH-stretching vibration bands of possible impurities. The detection range was determined to be 1-10 ppm. Citation Source: Biological Abstracts. 1974. 58(1). Entry #5184. C-002-74 THE INTEGRATED GLOBAL OCEAN STATION SYSTEM (IGOSS) Junghans, R. and R. Zachariason. 1974. Environmental Data Service, U. S. Department of Commerce, July. At the present IGOSS participants transmit ocean temperature and some salinity measurements to national IGOSS collection centers where they are then disseminated worldwide. Future plans for IGOSS include development of a Marine Pollution Monitoring Pilot Project. Citation Source: Citation Journal. C-003-74 ESTIMATE OF ANNUAL INPUT OF PETROLEUM TO THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT FROM NATURAL MARINE SEEPAGES Wilson, R. D. and P. H. Monaghan. 1973. Transactions, Gulf Coast Association of Geological Societies. 23:182-193. Total natural seepage range is thought to be 0.2-6.0, with 0.6 million metric tons/year being the best estimate. Citation Source: Chemical Abstracts. 1974. 81(4). Entry #15296X. 79 ------- 2. REMOTE SENSING C-004-74 OPTICAL DETECTION OF OIL ON WATER Anonymous. 1973 NASA Tech. Brief B73-10268. July, 1 p. The following radiometric techniques using refracted and backscattered sunlight from water are summarized: Fresnel front-surface reflectance, Rayleigh skylight polarization, experimental measurements of skylight intensity and polari- zation and airborne measurements of total radiance under clear and overcast skies. Citation Source: Pollution Abstracts. 1974. 5(4). Entry #74-03400. C-005-74 OILSPILLS: MEASUREMENTS OF THEIR DISTRIBUTIONS AND VOLUMES BY MULTIFREQUENCY MICROWAVE RADIOMETRY Hollinger, J. P. and R. A. Mennella. 1973. Science. 181(4094):54-56. Using aircraft-borne multifrequency passive microwave measure- ments, sea-surface oil slicks can be measured for oil distri- bution, regions of thickness, and oil volume at any time during any weather. Citation Source: Pollution Abstracts. 1974. 5(4). Entry #74-03278. C-006-74 THE APPEARANCE AND VISIBILITY OF THIN OIL FILMS ON WATER Hornstein, B. 1972. U. S. Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Research and Monitoring. Environmental Protection Technology Series EPA- R2-72-039. August, 72 p. Thin oil film characteristics on water were examined in order to develop a method of visual detection of oil spills. Time of day, weather and water conditions, and viewing angle were considered. Citation Source: Pollution Abstracts. 1974. 5(4). Entry #74-03342. 80 ------- C-007-74 AN AIRBORNE LASER FLUOROSENSOR FOR THE DETECTION OF OIL ON WATER Kim, H. H. and G. D. Hickman. 1973. In: Joint Conference on Sensing of Environmental Pollutants. 2nd, Washington, D. C., December 10-12, Proceedings. An airborne laser fluorsensor has successfully been used to detect and map surface oil with a greater degree of sensitivity than conventional passive remote sensors. Citation Source: International Aerospace Abstracts 14(13). 1974. Entry #A74-29724. C-008-74 VIDEO SYSTEMS FOR REAL-TIME OIL-SPILL DETECTION Millard, J. P., J. C. Arvesen, P. L. Lewis, and 6. F. Woolever. 1973. In: Joint Conference on Sensing of Environmental Pollutants. 2nd, Washington, D. C., December 10-12, Proceedings. A conventional TV camera, cameras operating in a subtractive mode, and a field-sequential camera are three types of airborne television systems being developed to detect oil spills. The potential and limitations are discussed for these three systems. Citation Source: International Aerospace Abstracts. 1974. 14(13). Entry #A74-29722. C-009-74 COAST GUARD AIRBORNE REMOTE SENSING SYSTEM Mills, B. C. 1973. In: Joint Conference on Sensing of Environmental Pollutants, 2nd, Washington, D. C., December 10-12, Proceedings. The U. S. Coast Guard's Airborne Remote Sensing System is described including their aircraft and pollutant detection equipment. Citation Source: International Aerospace Abstracts. 1974. 14(13). Entry #A74-29723. 81 ------- C-010-74 DETECTION OF WATER POLLUTION SOURCES WITH AERIAL IMAGING SENSORS Rudder, C. L. and C. J. Reinheimer. 1973. In: Joint Conference on Sensing of Environmental Pollutants, 2nd, Washington, D. C., December 10-12, Proceedings. The value of aerial remote sensing to reveal pollution and the need for interpretation keys to evaluate and interpret the resultant data are explained. Citation Source: International Aerospace Abstracts. ,1974. 14(13). Entry #A74-29708. C-011-74 ERTS-1 VIEWS AN OIL SLICK? Stumpf, H. G. and A. E. Strong. 1974. Remote Sensing Of Environment. 3(1):87-90. Using a multispectral scanner subsystem aboard an ERTS-1, an obtained image is believed to be that of an unreported oil slick off Maryland and Virginia. Internal waves are also believed to be evident west of the alleged oil slick. Citation Source: Citation Journal. C-012-74 DETECTING AND MONITORING OIL SLICKS WITH AERIAL PHOTOS Vizy, K. N. 1974. Photogrammetric Engineering. 40:697-708. Tests were conducted to determine the feasibility of oil slick detection and monitoring using aerial photography= In evaluating spectral region capabilities, ultraviolet and blue were significant, infrared was less, and green and red were insignificant. Citation Source: International Aerospace Abstracts. 1974. 14(15). Entry #A74-33071. C-013-74 AERIAL SPILL PREVENTION SURVEILLANCE DURING SUB-OPTIMUM WEATHER Welch, R. I., A. D. Marmelstein, and P. M. Maughan. 1973. Environmental Protection Agency, Technology Series EPA-R2- 73-243, 55 p. September. 82 ------- During conditions of specified cloud cover and reduced visibility multiband aerial photography was done in order to develop a rapid detection system for oil spills. A high sensitivity color positive film was the only film to provide consistently interpretable results. Citation Source: Selected Water Resources Abstracts. 1974. 7(14). Entry #5A W74-07342. 83 ------- 3. SAMPLING C-014-74 [OIL GLOBULES AND THEIR ATTACHED ORGANISMS IN THE EAST CHINA 'SEA AND THE KUROSHIO AREA] Japanese with English abstract. Marumo, R. and K. Kamada. 1973. Nippon Kaiyo Gakkai-Shi. 29(4):155-158 3 Oil globules, as dense as 11 mg/m wet wt., were widely distributed along 125°E in the East China Sea and Kuroshio area during May, 1971. Various marine plants and animals were found attached to the globules. Biological Effects Citation Source: Oceanic Abstracts. 1974. 11(4). Entry #74-03715. C-015-74 NEW SAMPLING DEVICE FOR THE RECOVERY OF PETROLEUM HYDROCARBONS AND FATTY ACIDS FROM AQUEOUS SURFACE FILMS Miget, R., H. Kator, C. Oppenheimer, J. L. Laseter, and E. J. Ledet. 1974. Analytical Chemistry 46(8):1154-1157. A surface slick sampler has been developed consisting of a teflon disk firmly attached to an aluminum backing. The teflon is gently touched to the oil slick and then washed off with a solvent which is analyzed for hydrocarbons using gas chromatography and mass spectrometry. Analysis Citation Source: Citation Journal C-016-74 [OIL POLLUTION IN THE IZU ISLANDS WATERS] Japanese with English summary. Ohya, M., T. Otsuki, and M. Saito. 1973. Journal of the Oceanographic Society of Japan. 29(3):121-129. Using a larval net globules and lumps of oil were collected around the Izu Islands. The amount of oil was related to the activity and position of the Kuroshio Current. Citation Source: Biological Abstracts. 1974. 58(3). Entry #16978. 84 ------- 4. ANALYSIS C-017-74 TAGGING OIL-RESIDUES IN TANKERS WITH MICROPARTICLES Agnedal, P. 0. 1973. Proceedings of the Joint Conference for Prevention and Control of Oil Spills, p. 87-90. American Petroleum Institute, Washington, D. C. Petroleum in tankers can be tagged with microparticles of different color, size, and/or density plastic and metal microparticles of different size and alloy. Positive identification of petroleum tanker spills were made during field tests. Citation Source: Chemical Abstracts. 1974. 80(26). Entry I147463p. C-018-74 BASELINE CONCENTRATIONS OF LIGHT HYDROCARBONS IN GULF OF MEXICO Brooks, J. M., A. D. Fredericks, W. M. Sackett, and J. W. Swinnerton. 1973. Environmental Science and Technology. 7(7):639-642. Baseline concentrations of light hydrocarbons were determined for 2,500 mi. of the Gulf of Mexico. Human activity sites were found to have the highest concentrations (port vicinities, offshore petroleum drilling and production sites, and debal- 1asting tankers). Citation Source: Oceanic Abstracts. 1974. 11(4). Entry #74-03750. C-019-74 SOURCES, SINKS, AND CONCENTRATIONS OF LIGHT HYDROCARBONS IN THE GULF OF MEXICO Brooks, J. M. and W. M. Sackett. 1973. Journal of Geophysical Research. 78(24):5248-5258. Light hydrocarbons were monitored in gases stripped from seawater collected from the Gulf of Mexico. Concentrations of low molecular wt. hydrocarbons between the atmosphere and coastal gulf waters are not in equilibrium, e;xcept for methane. The methane is both given up and taken up by the coastal waters in different areas. Citation Source: Pollution Abstracts. 1974. 5(4). Entry #74-03476. 85 ------- C-020-74 STABILITY OF CRUDE OIL-IN-WATER EMULSIONS Chen, E. C. 1974. Journal of Canadian Petroleum Technology. 13(1):38-41. Six different types of crude oil were emulsified with water and a Coulter counter was used to measure droplet-size distribution. All six behaved similarly when measured against time for decrease in oil concentration and change in specific surface. Citation Source: The Engineering Index Monthly. 1974. 12(7). Entry #045603. C-021-74 NATURAL HYDROCARBON SEEPAGE IN THE GULF OF MEXICO Geyer, R. A. and W. M. Sweet, Jr. 1973. Transactions, Gulf Coast Association of Geological Societies. 23:158-169. Results of partial analyses were given for tar masses found along the coast. Citation Source: Chemical Abstracts. 1974. 81(4). Entry #15298z. C-022-74 LABORATORY STUDIES OF THE ACCOMMODATION OF SOME CRUDE AND RESIDUAL FUEL OILS IN SEAWATER Gordon, D. C., Jr., P. D. Keizer, and N. J. Prouse. 1973. Journal of the Fisheries Research Board of Canada. 30(11): 1611-1618. Under laboratory conditions the concentration of oil accommodated by seawater is directly related to the amount of oil and the degree of turbulence. Oil viscosity apparently governs the ratio of particulate (l-30y) to subparticulate fractions in seawater. Citation Source: Biological Abstracts. 1974. 58(1). Entry #5174. 86 ------- C-023-74 EXTRACTION OF DISPERSED OILS FROM WATER FOR QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS BY INFRARED SPECTROPHOTOMETRY Gruenfeld, M. 1973. Environmental Science and Technology. 7(7):636-639. Dispersed oil extraction from seawater for quantitative analysis by IR spectrophotometry is discussed. A technique that is safe and optimizes results is recommended. Citation Source. Oceanic Abstracts. 1974. 11(4). Entry #74-03749. C-024-74 DETECTION OF TRACE AMOUNTS OF OIL IN SEAWATER BY FLUORESCENCE SPECTROSCOPY Keizer, P. D. and D. C. Gordon, Jr. 1973. Journal of the Fisheries Research Board of Canada. 30(8):1039- 1046. A method for determining petroleum residue concentrations in seawater using fluorescence spectroscopy is described. Citation Source: Biological Abstracts. 1974- 58(1). Entry #1379. C-025-74 PETROLEUM-DERIVED HYDROCARBONS IN GULF OF MEXICO WATERS Koons, C. B. and P. H. Monaghan. 1973. Transactions, Gulf Coast Association of Geological Societies. 23:170-181. Determinations were made of seepage tar organic compounds and hydro-carbons extracted from water. Citation Source: Chemical Abstracts. 1974. 81(4). Entry #15297y. C-026-74 OIL POLLUTION SOURCE IDENTIFICATION Lieberman, M. 1973. U. S. Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Research and Monitoring. Environmental Protection Technology Series EPA-R2- 73-102. February, 173 p. 87 ------- By comparing certain stable chemical indexes present in unweathered suspect oil and in a weathered pollution sample, identification of oil pollution sources is possible. An analysis was made on weathered and unweathered oil by low voltage mass spectroscopy (polynuclear aromatics), high voltage mass spectroscopy (naphthenes), gas chromatography (n_-paraffins), emission spectroscopy (Ni/V), and X-ray total S and Kjeldahl total N techniques. Citation Source: Pollution Abstracts. 1974. 5(4). Entry #74-03341. C-027-74 MULTIPARAMETER OIL POLLUTION SOURCE IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM * Miller, J. W. 1973. Proceedings Joint Conference for Prevention and Control of Oil Spills, p. 195-203. American Petroleum Institute, Washington, D. C. Eighty crude oil samples, of the type transported over world oceans, were artificially aged by centrifuging and flash distilling to yield a 600°F residue. Then C and S isotopic compositions, S, N, V, and Ni contents, and normal paraffin odd-even C number predominance were measured on the residues in order to generate identification profiles with which to form a data library. Citation Source: Chemical Abstracts. 1974. 80(26). Entry #147464q. C-028-74 MONTE CARLO SIMULATION OF OIL SLICK MOVEMENTS Tayfun, M. A. and H. Wang. 1973. American Society of Civil Engineers. Waterways, Harbors, and Coastal Engineering Division Journal. 99(WW3):309-324. An oil spill is simulated by the movement of a large number of particles. The particle movements are influenced by deter- ministic water currents and random wind effects. From this technique estimates of probability distributions of oil spills can be made. Citation Source: Oceanic Abstracts. 1974. 11(4). Entry #74-03692. 88 ------- C-029-74 DETERMINATION OF OIL CONCENTRATION AND SIZE DISTRIBUTION IN SHIP BALLAST WATERS: METHOD AND REPRESENTATIVE RESULTS Witmer, F. E. and A. Gollan. 1973. Environmental Science and Technology. 7(10):945-948. Methods for determining quantity and droplet size distribution for oil in oily ballast water are described. Quantity is determined by light transmittance through an ultrasonically emulsified surfactant-stabilized sample. Oil droplet size distributions are determined with a microscopic photography cell. Citation Source: Pollution Abstracts. 1974. 5(4). Entry #74-03371. C-030-74 HYDROCARBON AND CHLOROPHYLL: A CORRELATION IN THE UPWELLING REGION OFF WEST AFRICA Zsolnay, A. 1973. Deep-Sea Research Oceanographic Abstracts. 20(10):923-925. Non-aromatic hydrocarbons and chlorophyll-a content of euphotic zone west African seawater were significantly correlated indicating that the hydrocarbons present were probably due to phytoplankton activity, not pollution. Biological Citation Source: Biological Abstracts. 1974. 58(3). Entry #13191. 89 ------- B. OIL POLLUTION CONTROL 1. CONTAINMENT C-031-74 CLEANUP PLAN FOR OIL SPILLAGE Anonymous. 1973. Dock and Harbour Authority. 53(630):474-476 A plan for ship-caused oil spillage containment and treatment is described. Various containment techniques (dispersants, skimmer, hay, straw, peat, and oil booms) are discussed. Cleanup Citation Source: Pollution Abstracts. 1974. 5(4). Entry #74-03296. C-032-74 THE TEST AND EVALUATION OF SKIMMERS, BOOMS, SORBENTS, AND PISTON FILMS FOR CLEANING UP NAVY OIL SPILLS Bianchi, R. A., E. E. Johanson, and J. H. Parrel!. 1973. JBF Scientific Corporation, Burlington, MA Naval Facilities Engineering Command Contract No. N0002-72-C-0034. February, 73 p. Oil spill cleanup tests were performed at Boston Naval Shipyard piers and Boston Harbor on dynamic inclined plane (DIP) skimmers, booms, piston films, and sorbents. An assessment of this equipment used in combination with available surface current generating devices was made in order to establish Navy oil spill cleanup guidelines. Cleanup Citation Source: Citation Journal. C-033-74 OIL SPILLS CONTROL MANUAL FOR FIRE DEPARTMENTS Cross, R., A. Roberts, J. Cunningham, and B. Katz. 1973. U. S. Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Research and Monitoring. Technology Series EPA-R2-73-117. February, 96 p. 90 ------- This is a manual to assist communities in oil spill containment in the interim before the spiller or responsible federal agency initiates cleanup procedures. It includes use of existing fire department resources plus additional useful ancillary equipment. Oil spill laws and regulations are outlined as well as ecological effects of oil pollution. Citation Source: Pollutiori Abstracts. 1974. 5(4). Entry #74-03351. C-034-74 MULTICOMPONENT EVALUATION TEST OF HARBOR OIL SPILL RECOVERY SYSTEM Graham, D. J. 1973. Technical Note N-1293 Naval Civil Engineering Laboratory, Port Hueneme, California. June, 20 p. Oil spill containment booms, skimmers, and related equipment are systematically evaluated individually and in combination. Cleanup Citation Source: Citation Journal. C-035-74 CLEANUP OF INLAND OIL SPILLS Jerbo, A. 1973.- Vatten. 29(3):223-232. A lake and river oil spill in Sweden are described. Treatment of inland oil spills and a proposal adopted for handling future inland spills are discussed. Cleanup Citation Source: Pollution Abstracts. 1974. 5(4). Entry #74-03385. C-036-74 HELICOPTER TOW TEStS OF THE U. S. COAST GUARD'S AIR DELIVERY CONTAINER FOR OIL SPILL CONTAINMENT BARRIER Kennedy, J. R. 1973. Naval Coastal Systems Lab., Panama City, Florida. December. 91 ------- Successful flight tow tests were conducted on an oil spill barrier with its air delivery packing container, using a Navy H-53 tow equipped helicopter. Citation Source: Scientific and Technical Aerospace Reports. 1974. 12(13). Entry #N74-21669. C-037-74 EVALUATION OF SURFACTANTS, SORBENTS, AND SINKING AGENTS AS EFFECTIVE OIL SPILL CLEANUP AGENTS McKay, W. C. 1972. U. S. Coast Guard. Office of Research and Development. Report USCG-734110.2. November, 45 p. This is a summary of four reports which investigate monomolecular surface film control of oil on water, sorbent oil removal from water, oil sinking, and the sand/oil sink method for controlling major ocean oil spills. Cleanup Citation Source: Pollution Abstracts. 1974. 5(4). Entry #74-03310. 92 ------- 2. CLEANUP C-038-74 CLEANING UP OIL SPILLS ISN'T SIMPLE Anonymous. 1973. Environmental Science & Technology. 7(5):398-400. The lack of a good solution to the oil spill cleanup problem is discussed and some promising areas of development are briefly reviewed. Citation Source: Environmental Health and Pollution Control. 1974. 5(7). Entry #2529. C-039-74 ISOLATION OF A STRAIN OF YEAST THAT THRIVES IN COLD WEATHER Anonymous. 1974. Water Newsletter. 16(14):!. T. Kaneda of the Alberta Research Council is working with a cold weather, soil inhabiting variety of yeast called Candida which can consume hydrocarbons in petroleum. He hopes to accelerate the process to the point where a light oil spill can be removed within a summer by the yeast. Biological Citation Source: Citation Journal. C-040-74 LABORATORY AND FIELD TESTING OF SURFACE-FILM FORMING CHEMICALS FOR USE AS OIL COLLECTING AGENTS Barger, W. R. 1973. Proceedings Joint Conference on Prevention and Control of Oil Spills, p. 241-246. American Petroleum Institute. Surfactants whose physical and surface-chemical properties appeared to be most useful for oil collecting were evaluated in multicomponent field tests of oil recovery equipment. Of these surfactants sorbitan monolaurate at 25° (65% in 2-ethybutanol) and a proprietary mixture at 2° were most effective. Citation Source: Chemical Abstracts. 1974. 80(26). Entry #148860c. 93 ------- C-041-74 A PROTOTYPE HIGH SEAS OIL RECOVERY SYSTEM. PHASE!. SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT. VOLUME 3 Beran, W. T., B. Bruch, and K. R. Maxwell. 1973. U. S. Coast Guard. Office of Research and Development. Report USCG-724103.06.3-Vol. 3. Preliminary design and development results are presented for a high seas oil recovery system constructed of vertical disks that are partially submerged and rotate through oil-covered water. The recovered oil is then wiped off the disks. Included is a discussion of additional development requirements and unsolved problems. Citation Source: Pollution Abstracts. 1974. 5(4). Entry #74-03318. C-042-74 A PROTOTYPE HIGH SEAS OIL RECOVERY SYSTEM. PHASE 1. SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT. VOLUME 2 Beran, W. T., B. Bruch, and K. R. Maxwell. 1973. U. S. Coast Guard Office of Research and Development Report USCG-724103.06.3-Vol. 2 Preliminary design and development results are presented for a high seas oil recovery system constructed of vertical disks that are partially submerged and rotate through oil-covered water. The picked-up oil is then wiped off the disks. Included is a projected full-scale system performance, testing and scaling analysis, and a review of subsystem performance. Citation Source: Pollution Abstracts. 1974. 5(4). Entry #74-03317. C-043-74 A PROTOTYPE HIGH SEAS OIL RECOVERY SYSTEM. PHASE 1. SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT. VOLUME 1 Beran, W. T., B. Bruch, and K. R. Maxwell. 1973. U. S. Coast Guard. Office of Research and Development. Report USCG-724103.06.3. Vol. 1. •r Preliminary design and development results are presented for a high seas oil recovery system constructed of vertical disks that are partially submerged and rotate through oil-covered water. The picked-up oil is then wiped off the disks. Included is a 94 ------- project summary and a discussion of requirements, constraints, and system design. Citation Source: Pollution Abstracts. 1974. 5(4). Entry #74-03316. C-044-74 AN OIL RECOVERY SYSTEM UTILIZING POLYURETHANE FOAM--A FEASIBILITY STUDY Cochran, R. A., J. P. Fraser, D. P. Hemphill, J. P. Oxenham, and P. R. Scott. 1973. Environmental Protection Agency, Technology Series Report No. EPA 670/2-73-084, 199 p. October. Polyurethane foam is used as a sorbent for oil spills. The foam is formed on site, blown over the spill, picked up, and the oil/water mixture removed by wringing. Citation Source: Selected Water Resources Abstracts. 1974. 7(14). Entry #5G W74-07341. C-045-74 MICROBIAL DEGRADATION OF PETROLEUM AT LOW TEMPERATURES Cundell, A. M. and R. W. Traxler. 1973. Marine Pollution Bulletin. 4(8):125-127. Studies done on two bacteria (Arthrobacter and Pseudomonas) suggests that biodegradation of hydrocarbons by microorganisms is significant in certain environments. Biological Citation Source: Oceanic Abstracts. 1974. 11(4). Entry #74-03730. C-046-74 EVALUATION TEST OF A SMALL HARBOR OIL SPILL RETRIEVAL SYSTEM Graham, D. J. and L. Somers. 1974 Harding Pollution Control Corp. and Pollution Abatement Association. Naval Facilities Engineering Command Contract No. N00024-73-C-0273. July, 32 p. A two-man operation consisting of a floating, gravity separator, a weir-type SLURP skimmer, and a collapsible 300 gallon oil- collecting storage tank in a pickup truck was used to obtain 95 ------- performance data and develop acceptance test procedures for small oil spill retrieval systems. Citation Source: Citation Journal. C-047-74 CONTAINMENT AND RECOVERY DEVICES FOR OIL SPILL CLEANUP OPERATIONS Lehr, W. E. 1974. Journal of Petroleum Technology. 26:375-380. Offshore oil spill cleanup requirements are discussed as well as the advantages and disadvantages of current oil containment and recovery concepts. Citation Source: The Engineering Index Monthly. 1974. 12(7). Entry #045604. C-048-74 DEVELOPMENT OF A HIGH SEAS OIL RECOVERY SYSTEM. APPENDIX 1. March, F. A., R. L. Beach, R. P. Bishop, T. N. Blockwick, and R. K. Sahgal. 1973. Government Reports Announcements. 73(12):8. A double weir oil recovery system for rapid recovery of high seas oil spills was tested in a model test development program. Included are detailed system descriptions and test results. Citation Source: Pollution Abstracts. 1974. 5(4). Entry #74-03334. C-049-74 REMOVAL OF OIL SOILS FROM HARD SURFACES USING SURFACTANT SOLUTIONS Umehara, K., T. Naruse, and Y. Kato. 1970. Aichi-Ken Kogyo Shidosho Hokoku. 6:84-87. Oil stain (machine and rapeseed) removal effectiveness was compared for different surfactants on different substrates (metal, soft glass, and plastic). All substrates were cleaned well using nonionic surfactants while glass and plastic were cleaned well with anionic and cationic surfactants. Citation Source: Chemical Abstracts. 1974. 80(26). Entry #148201 p. 96 ------- C. EFFECTS OF OIL POLLUTION 1. BIOLOGICAL C-050-74 MICROORGANISMS AND CHEMICAL POLLUTION Alexander, M. 1973. Bioscience. 23(9):509-515. The importance of microorganisms to pollution abatement is discussed. Citation Source: Biological Abstracts. 1974. 58(1). Entry #1588. C-051-74 CAUTION URGED ON MORE OCEAN OIL DRILLING Anonymous. 1974. Chemical & Engineering News. 52(28):23-24. "Oil Spills and the Marine Environment," a report by the Ford Foundation's Energy Policy Project, Washington, D. C., is reviewed. The report authors urge that the U. S. concentrate on energy conservation until offshore drilling and oil spill cleanup technologies have advanced and that long-term research projects be initiated on the effects and fate of oil in the marine environment. Design and Engineering Citation Source: Citation Journal. C-052-74 FATE AND EFFECTS OF POLLUTING PETROLEUM IN THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT Atlas, R. M. and R. Bartha. 1973. Residue Reviews: Residues of Pesticides and Other Contaminants in the Total Environment. 49:49-85. The fate of the estimated 5 million metric tons of oil spilled into the marine environment yearly is discussed in terms of food chain effects and physical and biological degradation. Oil pollution control methods are also discussed. Citation Source: Oceanic Abstracts. 1974. 11(4). Entry #74-03757. 97 ------- C-053-74 ICHTHYOTOXIC EFFECTS OF SOME ANTI-POLLUTION PRODUCTS Baldini, I. 1974. Water Research. 8(5):323-324. Esso Corexit 8666 and 7664 and then Fina Sol OSR/2 and SC were found to be the more easily tolerated hydrocarbon dispersants by Carassius auratus (Goldfish). Citation Source: The Engineering Index Monthly. 1974. 12(7). Entry #045570. C-054-74 HYDROCARBONS IN THE PELAGIC SARGASSUM COMMUNITY Burns, K. A. and J. M. Teal. 1973. Deep-Sea Research and Oceanographic Abstracts. 20(2):207-211. Upon analysis, pelagic Sargassum and associated macrofauna were found to contain petroleum hydrocarbon contamination. The hydrocarbon contamination level in animals was not recent-food- intake related or food-chain-position related and was higher than for Sargassum.' Citation Source: Pollution Abstracts. 1974. 5(4) Entry #74-03245. C-055-74 PARAFFIN HYDROCARBON PATTERNS IN PETROLEUM POLLUTED MUSSELS Clark, R. C., Jr. and J. S. Finley. 1973. Marine Pollution Bulletin. 4(H):172-176. Through the use of modern analytical techniques low levels of hydrocarbons can be detected in marine organisms. Citation Source: Environmental Health and Pollution Control. 1974- 5(7). Entry #2393. C-056-74 LAND-DERIVED POLLUTANT HYDROCARBONS Cooper, B. S., R. C. Harris, and S. Thompson. 1974. Marine Pollution Bulletin. 5(1):15-16. Oil pollution in estuarine muds is believed to be from onshore sources. A correlation between mud oil-concentration and lipid 98 ------- oil-concentration of the sediment biomass is suggested. Citation Source: Chemical Abstracts. 1974. 81(4). Entry #16414w. C-057-74 SOME EFFECTS OF KUWAIT CRUDE OIL ON THE LIMPET, PATELLA VULGATA Dicks, B. 1973. Environmental Pollution. 5(3):219-229. The rocky shore-living limpet is used as a test species for oil toxicity. Crude oil toxicity is size independent and greatest during times of maximum circadian rhythm-related activity. Citation Source: Pollution Abstracts. 1974. 5(4). Entry #74-03366. C-058-74 BEHAVIOR OF COMPONENTS FROM SPILLED OIL ON THEIR WAY THROUGH THE SOIL Dietz, D. N. 1973. Journal of Petroleum Technology. 25:1045-1046. Using sand columns to simulate natural aquifers, anaerobic biodegradation of several oil components is being tested in an effort to determine if oil contaminated ground water will cleanse itself in twenty years. Cleanup Citation Source: Pollution Abstracts. 1974. 5(4). Entry #74-03909. C-059-74 STABILITY AND FRAGILITY IN ARCTIC ECOSYSTEMS Dunbar, M. J. 1973. Arctic 26(3):179-185. Ecological stability is defined as being of two types. The Arctic is generally classified as the "Type-2 stability" as Arctic seawater is subject to more serious damage from oil pollution than warmer waters. Citation Source: Abstracts on Health Effects of Environmental Pollutants. 1974. 3(7). Entry #6375. 99 ------- C-060-74 SURPRISE FACTOR IN MARINE POLLUTION STUDIES Goldberg, E. D. 1974. Marine Technologist Society Journal. 8(2):29-34. Contributions of pollution studies to the marine sciences are reviewed. Citation Source: Chemical Abstracts. 1974. 81(4). Entry 116535m. C-061-74 MARINE POLLUTION AND THE PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENTIST Halstead, B. W. 1973. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education. 37(2):267-275. The marine environment is becoming increasingly important to the pharmaceutical scientists as a source of drugs. At the same time the marine environment is becoming increasingly polluted (petroleum and petroleum products are considered major pollu- tants) which is detrimental to marine organisms and destroys biodynamic materials that may be required to combat pollutant- related diseases. Citation Source: Abstracts on Health Effects of Environmental Pollutants. 1974. 3(7). Entry #6861. C-062-74 CRAWLING AND RESPIRATION AS INDICES OF SUBLETHAL EFFECTS OF OIL AND A DISPERSANT ON AN INTERTIDAL SNAIL LITTORINA LITTOREA Hargrave, B. T. and C. P. Newcombe. 1973. Journal of the Fisheries Research Board of Canada. 30(12 part 1):1789-1792. Sublethal effects of pollutants may be measured by changes in behavioral traits of organisms. Bunker C oil increased crawling and respiration rates of a snail L_. littorea. Low toxicity dispersant (Corexit 8666) or oil-seawater and Corexit decreases crawling and respiration rates. Citation Source: Biological Abstracts. 1974. 58(4). Entry #23018. 100 ------- C-063-74 DANISH SEABIRD DISASTERS IN 1972 Joensen, A. H. 1973. Marine Pollution Bulletin. 4(8):117-118. Large numbers of seabirds in Danish waters were killed by small oil spills in 1972. The problem of large bird populations and heavy sea traffic is described. Existing and suggested remedies for the problem are discussed. Citation Source: Oceanic Abstracts. 1974. 11(4). Entry #74-03727. C-064-74 THE EFFECTS OF WATER SOLUBLE FRACTION OF CRUDE OIL ON LARVAE OF THE DECAPOD CRUSTACEAN NEOPANOPE TEXANA (SAYI) Katz, L. M. 1973. Environmental Pollution. 5(3):199-204. Artificial seawater polluted with a 10 ml/I concentration of crude oil used as a water extract caused high mortality in zoea upon exposure from the day of hatching. The molting process may also have been retarded due to the pollutant. Citation Source: Pollution Abstracts. 1974. 5(4). Entry #74-03364. C-065-74 THE EFFECTS OF CRUDE OIL POLLUTION ON THE BEHAVIOR OF MARINE INVERTEBRATES Kittredge, 0. S. 1973. Government Reports Announcements. 73(15):78. The sensitive neuronal dendrites of the chemoreceptor organs of marine organisms are apparently destroyed by the water soluble component of crude oil. Citation Source: Pollution Abstracts. 1974. 5(4). Entry #74-03355. C-066-74 [ASSIMILATION OF NORMAL ALKANES AND CRUDE OIL BY MARINE BACTERIA] Russian with Russian and English summary. Krasil'nikov, N. A., A. V. Tsyban', and T. V. Koronelli. 1973. Okeanologiya. 13(5):877-882. 101 ------- Bacteria living as neustron in the Black Sea were found to be able to assimilate and increase microbial biomass by actively consuming alkanes and crude oil. These bacteria are considered important to the process of oil biodegradation. Citation Source: Biological Abstracts. 1974. 58(2). Entry #7413. C-067-74 A HYDROBIOLOGICAL SURVEY OF A SMALL SPANISH RIVER GROSSLY POLLUTED BY OIL REFINERY AND PETROCHEMICAL WORKS Meynell, P. J. 1973. Freshwater Biology. 3(6)-.503-520. The physical, chemical, macrobiological, and toxicological effects of oil refinery wastes were examined on the Rio Ojailen in Spain. For 43 Km downstream from the refinery no macro- invertebrate life was found. Purification gradually takes place by dilution from tributaries and after retention in a man-made receiving lake. Citation Source: Biological Abstracts. 1974. 58(2): Entry #10851. C-068-74 OIL-INDUCED MORTALITIES IN JUVENILE COHO AND SOCKEYE SALMON Morrow, J. E. 1973. Journal of Marine Research. 31(3):135-143. When subjected to various concentrations of oil and different water temperatures young salmon exhibited a significantly higher level of mortality than the control group. Citation Source: Oceanic Abstracts. 1974. 11(4). Entry #74-03713. C-069-74 N-PARAFFINS IN POLLUTED FISH BY CRUDE OIL FROM "JULIANA" WRECK Motohiro, T. and N. Inoue. 1973. Bulletin of the Faculty of Fisheries, Hokkaido University. 23(4):204-208. 102 ------- Gas chromatography traces obtained from tissues of two of three species of fishes captured in the polluted water around the JULIANA wreck had peaks identical to those of C,3-C2Q n-paraffins, Citation Source: Biological Abstracts. 1974. 58(1). Entry #5656. C-070-74 PRELIMINARY REPORT ON THE ACUTE TOXICITY OF CANADIAN PETROLEUM REFINERY EFFLUENTS TO FISH Pessah, E., J. S. Loch, and J. C. MacLeod. 1973. Fisheries Research Board of Canada Technical Report 408. p. 1-43. Effluents from six Canadian refineries that employed a range of waste treatment practices were tested. Effluents from refineries practicing sound waste treatment were not acutely toxic to certain fishes. Citation Source: Citation Journal. C-071-74 BRINE SHRIMP BIOASSAY AND SEAWATER BOD [BIOCHEMICAL OXYGEN DEMAND] OF PETROCHEMICALS Price, K. S., G. T. Waggy, and R. A. Conway. 1974. Journal Water Pollution Control Federation. 46(l):63-77. The biodegradability and seawater toxicity of >50 chemicals were tested, using brine shrimp (Artemia salina). Citation Source: Chemical Abstracts. 1974. 80(26). Entry #148869n. C-072-74 TOXICITY STUDY OF TWO OIL SPILL REAGENTS TOWARD HUDSON RIVER FISH SPECIES Rehwoldt, R., L. Lasko, C. Shaw, and E. Wirhowski. 1974. Bulletin Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. 11(2):159-162. Toxic levels of NOg and N04 heating oil to 6 species of Hudson River fish markedly increased when treated with a linear alkylsylfonate oil spill dispersant. Increased toxic effects were due to partial oil solubilization. A collecting 103 ------- agent (Herder, Shell Oil Co.) did not significantly increase the toxicity of the oil. Citation Source: Chemical Abstracts. 1974. 81(1). Entry #422m. C-073-74 SILICA GEL MEDIUM FOR ENUMERATION OF PETROLEUMLYTIC MICRO- ORGANISMS IN THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT Seki, H. 1973. Applied Microbiology. 26(3):318-320. A medium made of silica gel was developed for the enumeration of marine microorganisms that decompose and utilize petroleum. Vertical distribution (0-1000 m deep) of petroleumlytic micro- organisms was studied in the western North Pacific central water using silica gel medium. Citation Source: Abstracts on Health Effects of Environmental Pollutants. 1974. 3(7). Entry #6169. C-074-74 EFFECTS OF OIL DISPERSANTS AND OIL EMULSIONS ON MARINE ANIMALS Swedmark, M., A. Granmo, and S. Kollberg. 1973. Water Resources. 7(11):1649-1672. The toxicities of nine oil dispersants, three oil emulsions with Corexit, and a dispersion of Oman crude oil were tested on two species of fish, three bivalves, and three crustaceans. Oil emulsions were the most toxic, and the organisms most sensitive were the fish and bivalves. Citation source: Biological Abstracts. 1974. 58(2). Entry 111358. C-075-74 EFFECTS OF BUNKER C OIL ON INTERTIDAL AND LAGOONAL BIOTA IN CHEDABUCTO BAY, NOVA SCOTIA Thomas, M. L. H. 1973. Journal of the Fisheries Research Board of Canada. 30(1):83-90. A large Bunker C oil spill was studied in Nova Scotia. Initial effects of the spill were a minor smothering of fauna and 104 ------- tearing loose of algae. Over a longer period two species of plants and a clam were killed either continuously or in the second year. Citation Source: Pollution Abstracts. 1974. 5(4). Entry #74-03411. C-076-74 FATE OF PETROLEUM HYDROCARBONS IN BEACH,SAND U.S.N., Naval Biomedical Lab. 1973. Government Reports Announcements. 73(11):87. The fate of petroleum hydrocarbon (from bunker fuel) was studied at three sites: natural beaches, sand-containing lysimeters and in the laboratory. The elimination of bunker fuel was discussed and its effects on bacterial population structure were measured. Cleanup Citation Source: Pollution Abstracts. 1974. 5(4). Entry #74-03937. C-077-74 [OBSERVATIONS ON SEALS (PHOCA VITULINA L.) ON HELGOLAND] German with German, English, and French Summary. Vauk, G. 1973 Zeitschrift fur Jagdwissenschaft. 19(3):117-121. Oil pollution is listed as the second largest cause of seal deaths at Helgoland and on the Schleswig-Holstein coast after deaths caused by endo- and ectoparasites. Citation Source: Biological Abstracts. 1974. 58(1). Entry #134. C-078-74 MICROBIAL PETROLEUM DEGRADATION. ROLE OF CLADOSPORIUM RESINAE Walker, J. D., L. Cofone, Jr., and J. J. Cooney. 1973. Proceedings of the Joint Conference on Prevention and Control of Oil Spills, p. 821-5, American Petroleum Institute, Washington, D. C. The fungus £. resinae was found to be able to grow on petroleum. High concentrations of pesticides did not reduce the hydrocarbon degradation rate. 105 ------- Cleanup Citation Source: Chemical Abstracts. 1974. 81(7). Entry #35350p. C-079-74 MERCURY RESISTANT BACTERIA AND PETROLEUM DEGRADATION Walker, J. D. and R. R. Colwell. 1974. Applied Microbiology. 27(l):285-287. Oil extracted from water and sediment samples from Colgate Creek, Chesapeake Bay, Maryland contained high levels of mercury. Mercury-resistant bacteria in the samples degraded the oil perhaps to a significant degree. Cleanup Citation Source: Abstracts on Health Effects of Environmental Pollution. 1974. 3(7). Entry 16175. C-080-74 MICROBIAL PETROLEUM DEGRADATION: USE OF MIXED HYDROCARBON SUBSTRATES Walker, J. D. and R. R. Colwell. 1974. Applied Microbiology. 27(6):1053-1060. Microbial degradation potential is evaluated for microorganisms on a mixed hydrocarbon substrate (SAE 20 non-detergent motor oil) using gas-liquid chromatography. Other methods of estimating degree of microbial degradation of hydrocarbons are discussed. Cleanup Citation Source: Citation Journal C-081-74 POLLUTION OF THE NORTH SEA Wei chart, G. 1973. Ambio. 2(4):99-106 One of the most heavily polluted sea areas in the world is the North Sea. Dumping from ships and the exploitation of raw materials from the marine environment are listed among the most important sources of pollution. 106 ------- Citation Source. Abstracts on Health Effects of Environmental Pollutants. 1974. 3(7). Entry #6267. C-082-74 BIODEGRADABILITY AND CRUDE OIL COMPOSITION Westlake, D. W. S., A. Jobson, R. Phillippe, and F. D. Cook. 1974. Canadian Journal of Microbiology. 20(7):915-928. The biodegradability at two temperatures (psychrophilic and mesophilic) was tested for four different crude oils having different compositions. Metabolic biodegradation capability of psychrophilic populations under mesophilic conditions was much greater than mesophilic populations under psychrophilic conditions. Oil composition was very important to bio- degradation success. Cleanup Citation Source: Citation Journal C-083-74 USING ARTEMIA TO ASSAY OIL DISPERSANT TOXICITIES Zillioux, E. J., H. R. Foulk, J. C. Prager, and J. A. Cardin. 1973. Journal of the Water Pollution Control Federation. 45(11): 2389-2396. The use of brine shrimp (Artemia salina) nauplii as a bioassay species for oil dispersant toxicity tests is described. All conditions are standardized including the use of artificial seawater. Citation Source: Environmental Health and Pollution Control. 1974. 5(7). Entry #2303. 107 ------- 2. PHYSICAL C-084-74 THE ENVIRONMENTAL FATE OF STRANDED CRUDE OIL Blume'r, M., M. Ehrhardt, and J. H. Jones. 1973. Deep-Sea Research and Oceanographic Abstracts. 20(3):239-259. Two light paraffinic crude oils stranded on Martha's Vineyard and Bermuda were monitored for 13-1/2 and 16 months, respectively. The oil and its high boiling point constituents were far more persistent than anticipated and remained through the study period as modified crude oil. Citation Source: Pollution Abstracts. 1974. 5(4) Entry #74-03246. C-085-74 OIL AND ICE IN THE ARCTIC OCEAN: POSSIBLE LARGE-SCALE INTERACTIONS Campbell, W. J. and S. Martin. 1973. Science. 181(4094):56-58. Three mechanisms of natural oil dispersal are suggested following an Arctic oil spill: lead-matrix pumping, oil- hummock melting, and under ice transport. Due to ice pack mechanics and slow biodegradation the oil would eventually reach a large ice surface area where it would reduce the albedo. Citation Source: Pollution Abstracts. 1974. 5(4). Entry f74-03279. C-086-74 SPREADING OF CRUDE OIL ON AN ICE SURFACE Chen, E. C., J. C. K. Overall, and C. R. Phillips. 1974. Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering. 52(l):71-74. Five different types of crude oil were poured on prepared ice surfaces. The behavior of the different crudes could be predicted by an equation if sufficient physical parameters were known. Citation Source: The Engineering Index Monthly. 1974. 12(7). Entry #045605. 108 ------- C-087-74 WATER POLLUTION - A PROBLEM WITH GLOBAL DIMENSIONS Dybern, B. I. 1974 Ambio 111(3-4):139-145. World water pollution problems are described and generally divided into two types (A) caused by lack of development (developing countries) and (B) caused by development (indus- trialized countries). Major categories of water pollutants (including oil) are listed with their relative amount of harmful ness. International cooperativeness is considered essential to solving the water pollution problem, which should be viewed with other environmental and natural resource problems as a whole. Citation Source: Citation Journal C-088-74 PCB AND HYDROCARBON CONTAMINATION OF PLANKTON BY NETS Harvey, G. R. and J. M. Teal. 1973. Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. 9(5):287-290. Nylon plankton nets are capable of absorbing PCB's and petroleum hydrocarbons from the water until the concentrations reach equilibrium with the water. Plankton are able to extract the hydrocarbons from the net. Since the net absorbs these substances throughout the water column, plankton analysis for PCB's or hydrocarbons can be affected. Biological Citation Source: Pollution Abstracts. 1974. 5(4). Entry #74-03244. C-089-74 CHEMICAL POLLUTION OF GROUND WATERS Kaufman, W. J. Journal of the American Waterworks Association. 1974. 66(3): 152-159. Petroleum is one of several ground water contaminants that are discussed. Methods of pollution prevention are suggested. Citation Source: Chemical Abstracts. 1974. 81(4). Entry #16534k. 109 ------- D. OIL POLLUTION PREVENTION 1. DESIGN AND ENGINEERING C-090-74 NEW BLOWOUT PREVENTION ACTUATOR IS DESIGNED FOR 10,000-FOOT WATERS Anonymous. 1974. World Oil. 178(6):101-102. A subsea blowout prevention control system with hydraulic equipment commanded by two completely redundant multiplexed electronic communication channels has been ordered by a group of French oil companies. It is claimed to be capable of operating at depths of 10,000 feet. Citation Source: The Engineering Index Monthly. 1974. 12(7), Entry #042855. C-091-74 DEPOLLUTION TECHNIQUES AND MANAGEMENT IN AN OIL REFINERY Chakravarty, S. and H. K. Mulchandani. 1973. Chemical Age in India, 24(12):819-826. A review is given for an oil refinery's operations. Citation Source: Chemical Abstracts. 1974. 81(4). Entry #15284s. C-092-74 OVER 370 TPD OF OILY SLUDGE CONVERTED INTO CLEAN AIR AND INNOCUOUS LANDFILL Flood, G. C. and K. L. Kuncl. 1973. Chemical Processing. Chicago 36(9):8-9. Refinery wastes from Amoco Oil Company's Whiting, Indiana refinery are incinerated in a large smokeless fluid bed incinerator. The resultant ash consists mainly of sodium carbonate and sodium sulfate. Stack gas analysis is given. Citation Source: Pollution Abstracts. 1974. 5(4). Entry #74-03568. 110 ------- C-093-74 POLLUTION CONTROL IN A NEW PETROCHEMICAL COMPLEX Ford, D. L., 6. C. Patterson, and J. M. Eller. 1973. Environmental Science & Technology. 7(10):906-910. The El Tablazo Project in Venezuela is one of the world's largest industrial complexes. Located adjacent to an eco- logically sensitive body of water, the complex will collect and treat its effluents biologically. The cost of collection and treatment of its effluents is projected to be relatively small in relation to the overall complex costs. Citation Source: Pollution Abstracts. 1974. 5(4). Entry #74-03368. Ill ------- 2. OIL RECOVERY AND HANDLING TECHNIQUES C-094-74 COALESCENT PLATES REMOVE OIL FROM WASTEWATER Anonymous. 1973. American City. 88(6):88. Existing oil-water separation systems are significantly upgraded by the addition of several coalescent plates, which reduce the size by 40% over previous system installations. Citation Source: Pollution Abstracts. 1974. 5(4). Entry #74-03282. C-095-74 MAINTENANCE CONTRIBUTES TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Anonymous. 1974. Oil & Gas Journal. 72(30):170-178. At the 1974 NPRA Refinery and Petrochemical Plant Maintenance Conference in Houston a panel of petroleum and petrochemical industry representatives conducted a question-answer session on refinery environmental safeguards. Areas covered were waste-water and waste-solid disposal and noise suppression. Citation Source: Citation Journal. C-096-74 CLARIFYING OILFIELD AND REFINERY WASTEWATERS BY GAS FLOTATION Ellis, M. M. and P. W. Fischer. 1973. Journal of Petroleum Technology. 25:426-430. Gas flotation is considered as a method for handling large problems of water containing oily residues and suspended solids, The principle of gas flotation and various designs and methods of gas flotation are discussed. Citation Source: Pollution Abstracts. 1974. 5(4). Entry #74-03398. C-097-74 ULTRAFILTRATION CONCEPT FOR SEPARATING OIL FROM WATER Goldsmith, R. L. and S. Nossain. 1973. U. S. Coast Guard. Office of Research and Development. Report USCG-734305 2/2. January, 137 p. 112 ------- Investigations of membrane ultra-filtration were made in order to develop a method to purify oily shipboard waste. Citation Source: Pollution Abstracts. 1974. 5(4). Entry #74-03311. C-098-74 SIMULATION OF A PETROLEUM REFINERY WASTE TREATMENT PROCESS Hoffman, T. W., D. R. Woods, K. L. Murphy, and J. D. Norman. 1973. Journal of the Water Pollution Control Federation. 45(11): 2321-2334. A detailed description of the strategy and results of a computer simulated steady state operation is given for the wastewater treatment process at the BP refinery, Trafalger, Ontario, Canada. Citation Source: Biological Abstracts. 1974. 58(1). Entry #5229. C-099-74 ELECTROCHEMICAL FLOTATION CONCEPT FOR REMOVING OIL FROM WATER McKenna, Q. H., H. H. Helber, L. M. Carrell, and R. F. Tobias. 1973. U. S. Coast Guard. Final Report USCG-734305 2/4. January, 131 p. A feasibility study using electronically produced micro-gas bubbles to separate oil from bilge water was conducted. Pretreatment of bilge water consisted of adjusting the pH to 10 with sodium hydroxide along with the addition of 10-15 ppm of anionic polyelectrolyte. Costs were calculated for 30, 100, and 1,000 gpm capacity systems based on pilot plant data. Citation Source: Pollution Abstracts. 1974. 5(4). Entry #74-03343. C-100-74 COALESCING PLATES AND PACKS FOR OIL WATER SEPARATION IN VARIOUS SHIPBOARD APPLICATIONS Merryman, J. 6. and E. R. Osterstock. 1973. U. S. Coast Guard. Office of Research and Development Report USCG-724305 2/6. January, 189 p. 113 ------- Shipboard oil-water separator application of coalescing plates and packs was determined by varying plate length, plate angle, flow rate oil concentration, oil types, emulsification, and motion. Particle sizes and particle distributions were plotted for mixer setting and the centrifugal pump. Design and Engineering Citation Source: Pollution Abstracts. 1974. 5(4). Entry #74-03312. C-101-74 STUDY OF HYDROPHILIC MEMBRANES FOR OIL-WATER SEPARATION Milstead, C. E. and J. F. Loos. 1972. U. S. Coast Guard Office of Research and Development Report USCG-4305 2/7. November, 89 p. Tests of twenty-membranes for oil rejection capabilities and product water flux were made in order to develop a practical shipboard oil-water separator. A surface-hydrolyzed cellulose acetate membrane was determined to be most promising because of its nearly complete oil rejection. Further tests oh this membrane of the effects of input feed temperature, flow rate, salt concentrations, applied pressure, and type and concen- tration of oil contaminants were made as well as cleaning of oil-fouled membranes. A shipboard 100 GPM oil-water separator system was evaluated. Design and Engineering Citation Source: Pollution Abstracts. 1974. 5(4). Entry #74-03314. C-102-74 BAILEY OIL CONTENT MONITOR Moreau, J. 0. and J. J. Heigl. 1973. U. S. Maritime Administration. Final Report MA-RD-900-73041. April, 92 p. An evaluation is made of the Bailey detector for the continuous quantitative measurement of crude oil in ballast water being pumped overboard. The accuracy of the system is discussed with suggested improvements. Citation Source: Pollution Abstracts. 1974. 5(4). Entry #74-03358. 114 ------- C-103-74 DEEP-TANK EXTENDED AERATION OF REFINERY WASTES Rose* W. L. and R. E. Gorringe. 1974. Journal of the Water Pollution Control Federation. 46(2): 393-403. Two 24-ft water depth aeration tanks equipped with sparger air diffusion gear are sued at the East Chicago, Atlantic Richfield Co. refinery to treat refinery effluent water. Citation Source: Biological Abstracts. 1974. 58(3). Entry #17018. C-l04-74 VORTEX CONCEPT FOR SEPARATING OIL FROM WATER Stoeffler, R. L. and C. E. Jones. 1973. U. S. Coast Guard. Office of Research and Development Report USCG-4105 2/1. January, 109 p. Applications of a refined vortex separator to shipboard oil- water separation and oil spill cleanup are described. Cleanup Citation Source: Pollution Abstracts. 1974. 5(4) Entry #74-03313. C-105-74 DATA IMPROVE SEPARATOR DESIGN Thomson, S. J. 1973. Hydrocarbon Processing. 52(10):81-83. A method to predict separator performance is being developed and is based upon the parameter of surface area/unit flow. Citation Source: Pollution Abstracts. 1974. 5(4). Entry #74-03471. C-l06-74 TREATMENT OF OILY WASTES FROM A STEEL MILL Woods, D. R. and M. W. Slezak. 1973. Journal of the Water Pollution Control Federation. 45(10): 2136-2145, 2239. 115 ------- Two methods of treating oily waste water are described; a solvent extraction process and a coagulation process. Citation Source: Abstracts on Health Effects of Environmental Pollutants. 1974. 3(7). Entry #6286. 116 ------- 3. RESEARCH C-107-74 CARGO SPILL PROBABILITY ANALYSIS FOR THE DEEP WATER PORT PROJECT Nair, K., H. C. Shah, U. S. Smith, and D. S. Shah. 1973. Government Reports Announcements. 73(10):122-123. A probability model is constructed to determine the probability of liquid cargo spills from tankers or tanker-related facilities, The model is quantified with a Bayesian statistical approach; and size, cause, and location of liquid cargo spills are considered. Pollution Abstracts. 1974. 5(4). Entry #74-03315. 117 ------- E. EFFECTS OF OIL PROSPECTING AND PRODUCTION C-l08-74 TO DRILL OR NOT TO DRILL Anonymous. 1974 Bioscience. 24(7):393-395 This article is a review of the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) Report "OCS Oil and Gas—An Environmental Assessment." It summarizes the CEQ report's assessment of potential environmental risks of drilling along the Atlantic coast and the Gulf of Alaska. The significance of baseline studies and basic research is emphasized in the CEQ's report. Citation Source: Citation Journal. C-109-74 OIL AND THE ENVIRONMENT: THE PROSPECT Anonymous. 1973. Shell Oil Company, Public Affairs. May, 32 p. The environmental pollution problem associated with transporting oil and producing energy are discussed and potential solutions are offered. Citation Source: Pollution Abstracts. 1974. 5(4). Entry #74-03947. C-l10-74 OIL AND TROUBLE IN THE LOUISIANA WETLANDS Futrell, W. 1974. Sierra Club Bulletin 59(7):14-16. Conservationists feel that the Louisiana gulf coast environment is being stressed to the limit by oil operations. Two important stress factors cited are the construction of onshore oil support facilities and the cumulative effect of numerous small oil spills. The federal regulatory agencies are charged first with neglect and finally with protecting rather than regulating the oil industry. Citation Source: Citation Journal. 118 ------- F. OIL POLLUTION LEGISLATION 1. STATE C-111-74 POLLUTANT SPILL PREVENTION CONTROL ACT ENACTED Anonymous. 1974. Clean Air and Water News. 6(31):454. The Florida state senate approved Bill No. 132, June 27, 1974, effective July 1* 1974- Discharge of pollutants is prohibited on or in any coastal waters or lands and terminal operators must be certified to have proper pollution prevention and correction equipment and be financially responsible pursuant to federal laws and regulations. Citation Source: Citation Journal. 119 ------- 2. NATIONAL C-112-74 U. S. CHECKING UP ON FIRMS' SPILL-PREVENTION, CLEANUP PLANS Anonymous. 1974. Oil & Gas Journal. 72(30):117 Spot checks are being made by the Government to see that poten- ial oil spillers have a prevention and cleanup plan. Cleanup Citation Source: Citation Journal. C-113-74 COAST GUARD PROPOSES CHANGES TO TANK VESSEL REGS. Anonymous. 1974. • Clean Air and Water News. 6(29):430. The Coast Guard has proposed regulations regarding the design and operations of tank vessels engaged in domestic trade. The rules concern protection of the marine environment. The new regulations amend existing pollution regulations and are detailed in the Federal Register. June 28, 1974 (39 F. R. 24150) Design and Engineering Citation Source: Citation Journal. C-114-74 OVER $8 MILLION IN POLLUTION FINES HAVE BEEN ASSESSED BY EPA Anonymous. 1974. Clean Air and Water News. 6(32):463-464. Since its formation in 1970 EPA has initiated action in 567 cases of violation of water pollution control laws. Of these 567 actions, 440 were oil spill cases. After acceptance of aerial and NASA space photos as valid documentary evidence testimony by an Illinois court, EPA began intensive work developing a remote sensing program to detect pollution. Remote Sensing Citation Source: Citation Journal. 120 ------- C-115-74 NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM: GUIDELINES FOR ACQUISITION OF INFORMATION FROM OWNERS OF POINT SOURCES Environmental Protection Agency. 1973. Federal Register. 38(141):19893-19896. Parts 124 and 125 of Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, is amended. The short and standard forms required to be submitted by owners and operators of point sources are reused and applica- bility of the regulations clarified. Citation Source: Pollution Abstracts. 1974. 5(4). Entry #74-03460. C-116-74 OIL POLLUTION PREVENTION: NON-TRANSPORTATION-RELATED ONSHORE AND OFFSHORE FACILITIES; PROPOSED RULEMAKING Environmental Protection Agency. 1973. Federal Register. 38(138):19333-19339. Part 112 is proposed as an addition to Title 40 Code of Federal Regulations, Chapter 1, Subchapter D. Potential oil spillers would be required to submit spill prevention countermeasure plans subject to three year review and evaluation. Failure to comply would result in civil penalties. Pollution Abstracts. 1974. 5(4). Entry #74-03459. C-l17-74 ALL BOAT OIL DISCHARGES WILL RESULT IN CIVIL PENALTY: CG Foss, W. 0. 1974. National Fisherman. 55(5)25A. The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, effective 1 July, 1974, and enforced by the U. S. Coast Guard is discussed. Citation Source: Citation Journal. C-l18-74 U. S. COAST GUARD OIL POLLUTION INVESTIGATION AND CONTROL SCHOOL: INVESTIGATOR'S MANUAL United States Coast Guard, Reserve Training Center. 1973. Government Reports Announcements. 73(11):86. 121 ------- A manual for oil pollution investigators that includes pertinent laws, the Miranda case, procedures for investigative reporting with samples and a tanker/terminal oil transfer operation is outlined. Citation Source: Pollution Abstracts. 1974. 5(4). Entry #74-03328. C-119-74 U. S. COAST GUARD OIL POLLUTION INVESTIGATION AND CONTROL SCHOOL: ON-SCENE COORDINATOR'S MANUAL U. S. Coast Guard Reserve Training Center. 1973. Government Reports Announcements. 73(11):86. A,manual for an on-scene coordinator at the site of an oil or hazardous materials spill is discussed. Presented are national, regional and local contingency plans, coordinator guidelines, and an oil spill case study. Citation Source: Pollution Abstracts. 1974. 5(4). Entry #74-03329. 122 ------- 3. INTERNATIONAL C-120-74 THE NEW TREATY ON VESSEL POLLUTION McManuSi R. J. 1974. Oceans. 7(4):59-65. The 1973 Conference on Marine Pollution is described and prior pollution treaties discussed. The 1973 conference treaty and technical annexes are analysed. Citation Source: Citation Journal. 123 ------- 4. FOREIGN C-121-74 PETROLEUM REFINERY EFFLUENT REGULATIONS AND GUIDELINES Environment Canada. 1974. Environment Canada Environmental Protection Service Regulations, Codes, and Protocols Report EPS l-WP-74-1. January, 29 p. Liquid effluent regulations specifically including oil and grease were annexed to the Canadian fisheries act as of November, 1973. Liquid effluent acute toxicity guidelines were simul- taneously issued by the Department of the Environment. Citation Source: Selected Water Resources Abstracts. 1974. 7(14) Entry #56 W74-07274. 124 ------- SECTION III. CURRENT RESEARCH PROJECTS A. OIL POLLUTION DETECTION AND EVALUATION 1. MONITORING R-001-74 ARCTIC OIL POLLUTION CONTROL PROGRAM OIL DISSIPATION RESEARCH Principal Investigator: Hoult, D. P. Specialty: Mechanical Engineering Performing Organization: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, School of Engineering, Cambridge, Massachusetts Supporting Agency: U. S. Department of Transportation, Coast Guard Period: 7/72 to 6/73 Funds: Unknown Spreading of a large oil spill in an ice field will be predicted and a model will be developed of how oil ages when it is trapped under ice. SSIE No.: GZF-47 R-002-74 CHARACTERIZATION OF INFRARED SPECTRA OF HEAVY PETROLEUM PRODUCTS VIA STATISTICAL ANALYSIS Principal Investigator: Kawahara, F. K. Performing Organization: U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, National Environmental Research Center, Cincinnati, Ohio Supporting Agency: U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Research and Development, #H16AJA04, 72P18089 Period: 7/73 to 6/74 Funds: Unknown Methods are being developed to characterize petroleum products using infrared absorbance measurements and mathematical proce- dures. With these techniques the source of spills may be identified. SSIE No. AO-18089-1 125 ------- R-003-74 OIL CONTAINMENT METER Principal Investigator: Pragger, M., and H. J. Cooley Performing Organization: Nucor Corporation, Denville, New Jersey Supporting Agency: U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Research and Development, #68-03-0205 Period: 7/72 to 6/73 Funds: $87,000 An oil contamination meter is being developed which continu- ously measures and records the concentration of oil in treated water discharged from oil-contaminated waters. SSIE No.: GMA-1635 R-004-74 DEVELOPMENT OF A PIEZOELECTRIC OIL ON WATER DETECTOR Principal Investigator: Unknown Performing Organization: Esso Research & Engineering Co., Linden, New Jersey Supporting Agency: U. S. Department of Transportation, Coast Guard Period: 7/73 to 6/74 Funds: $83,746 The contract provides for the construction of a ruggedized oil-on-water monitor which can be positioned into an Aid to Navigation Buoy. SSIE No.: GZF-23-1 R-005-74 EVALUATION OF AN INFRARED OIL FILM MONITOR Principal Investigator: Unknown Performing Organization: Wright & Wright Environmental Engineering, Newton Center, Massachusetts Supporting Agency: U. S. Department of Transportation, Coast Guard Period: 7/72 to 6/73 Funds: $45,687 An infrared oil film monitor is being evaluated, in a five- phase project, for use in a local area pollution surveillance system. SSIE No.: GZ-38339 126 ------- R-006-74 IN-SITU DETECTION OF OIL SLICKS UTILIZING DIFFERENTIAL EVAPORATION Principal Investigator: Unknown Performing Organization: Environmental Research Institute, Michigan. Ann Arbor, Michigan Supporting Agency: U. S. Department of Transportation, Coast Guard Period: 7/73 to 6/74 Funds: Unknown No summary provided SSIE No.: GZF-78 R-007-74 OIL SPILL DETECTION Principal Investigator: Unknown Performing Organization: U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, Arlington, Virginia Supporting Agency: U. S. Department of Transportation, Coast Guard Period: 7/73 to 6/74 Funds: $40,946 A joint EPA/CG project is evaluating an ultraviolet fluo- rescence technique for detecting, measuring, and identifying oil spills. SSIE No.: GZ-38169-1 R-008-74 SHIPBOARD WASTEWATER OIL DETECTOR Principal Investigator: Unknown Performing Organization: General Electric Company, Phila- delphia, Pennsylvania Supporting Agency: U. S. Department of Transportation, Coast Guard Period: 7/73 to 6/74 Funds: Unknown The project proposes various laboratory development and testing programs for the production of a shipboard wastewater oil detector. SSIE No.:GZ-38987-l 127 ------- R-009-74 NAVY ENVIRONMENT—FATE OF OIL AFTER A MAJOR OIL SPILL Principal Investigator: Vedros, N. A. Specialty: Public Health Performing Organization: University of California, School of Public Health, Berkeley, California Supporting Agency: U. S. Department of Transportation, Coast Guard Period: 7/73 to 6/74 Funds: Unknown The fate of oil in California beach sand is being investigated. Analysis SSIE No.: 6ZF-62 128 ------- 2. REMOTE SENSING R-010-74 OIL SPILL SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM Principal Investigator: Eldering, H. G. Performing Organization: Baird Atomic Incorporated, Bedford, Massachusetts Supporting Agency: U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Research & Development. #68-01-0146 Period: 7/73 to 6/74 Funds: Unknown The project proposes to develop a prototype fluorescence oil spill surveillance instrument based on fluorescence excitation/emission signatures and emission efficienty data from model oils. SSIE No.: GMA-1630-1 R-011-74 TEST AND A/C INSTALLATION Principal Investigator: Ingrao, H. C. Performing Organization: U. S. Department of Transportation, Transportation Systems Center, Cambridge, Massachusetts Supporting Agency: U. S. Department of Transportation, Coast Guard Period: 7/72 to 6/73 Funds: $183,000 A flyable oil spill surveillance system operating in the oil fluorescence range (350 to 700 nanometers) is being developed and field tested. Field test data will be used to determine differences and changes in the oil fluorescence spectra. SSIE No.: GZ-38171 R-012-74 AIRBORNE OIL SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM/AOSS Principal Investigator: Unknown Performing Organizatin: Aerojet General Corporation, El Monte, California Supporting Agency: U. S. Department of Transportation, Coast Guard Period: 7/73 to 6/74 Funds: $370,367 129 ------- "The detailed design, fabrication, installation, and flight test evaluation of a prototype airborne oil surveillance system." SSIE No.: GZF-20-1 R-013-74 ANALYSIS OF DATA FROM THE EARTH RESOURCES AND TECHNOLOGY SATELLITE a Principal Investigator: Unknown Performing Organization: University of Michigan, Graduate School, Ann Arbor, Michigan Supporting Agency: U. S. Department of Transportation, Coast Guard Period: 7/73 to 6/74 Funds: Unknown The usefulness of space acquired remote sensor data in contri- buting to oil pollution detection and monitoring will be investi- gated. SSIE No.: GZF-30 R-014-74 OIL SLICK SURVEILLANCE AND FORECASTING, SLICK THICKNESS MEASURING DEVICE Principal Investigator: Unknown Performing Organization: U. S. Department of Transportation, Coast Guard, Washington, D. C. Supporting Agency: U. S. Department of franspbrtation, Coast Guard Period: 7/72 to 6/73 Funds: Unknown The project proposes to design a remote sensor which measures the thickness of oil slicks. SSIE No.: GZ-12138 R-015-74 PROTOTYPE AIRBORNE OIL SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS Principal Investigator: Unknown Performing Organization: U. S. Navy, Air Development Center, Warminster, Pennsylvania Supporting Agency: U. S. Department of Transportation, Coast Guard Period: 7/73 tq 6/74 Funds: Unknown 130 ------- No summary provided SSIE SSIE No.: GZF-41 R-016-74 REMOTE SENSING OF THE ENVIRONMENT Principal Investigator: Unknown Performing Organization: University of Michigan, Graduate School, Ann Arbor, Michigan Supporting Agency: U. S. Department of Transportation, Coast Guard Period: 7/73 to 6/74 Funds: Unknown Data will be collected in order to aid in the study of remote sensing techniques used to detect oil slicks underwater. SSIE No.: GZF-29 131 ------- 3. SAMPLING R-017-74 DEVELOPMENT OF A SURFACE FILM OIL SAMPLER CAPABLE OF CONTINUOUS IN-SITU SAMPLING Principal Investigator: Unknown Performing Organization: Curtis Levantine & Associates, Tarzana, California Supporting Agency: U. S. Department of Transportation, Coast Guard Period: 7/73 to 6/74 Funds: Unknown The two-phase project proposes to conduct preliminary analyses and continued research on the design and construction of a surface film oil sampler. Analysis SSIE No.: GZ-38992-1 132 ------- 4. ANALYSIS R-018-74 FEASIBILITY STUDY OF A RESEARCH PROGRAM ON THE SOURCE, DEGRADA- TIVE REMOVAL, AND SECONDARY CONSEQUENCES OF PETROLEUM PRODUCTS IN LAKE WATER Principal Investigator: Andersen, K. K. Performing Organization: University of New Hampshire, Water Resources Research Center, Durham, New Hampshire Supporting Agency: U. S. Department of the Interior, Office of Water Resources Research #A-033-NH Period: 7/73 to 6/74 Funds: $1,200 In order to obtain information about waste products from lubricants and water craft engines as a source of water pollution in lakes, several samples of New Hampshire lake waters are being analyzed to determine amounts and kinds of hydrocarbons present. SSIE No.: GUW-3497-1 R-019-74 POLLUTION RESPONSE/EFFECTS OF WAVES ON OIL SPILL MOVEMENTS Principal Investigator: Bezoni, R. H. Performing Organization: University of Missouri, Graduate School, Columbia, Missouri Supporting Agency: U. S. Department of Transportation, Coast Guard Period: 7/72 to 6/73 Funds: Unknown The combined effect of waves and wind on movement of an oil lens is being studied. SSIE No.: GZF-25 R-020-74 NAVY ENVIRONMENT—ORGANIC CHEMISTRY OF THE OCEANS AND DETECTION OF HYDROCARBON POLLUTION Principal Investigator: BTurner, M. Performing Organization: Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Woods Hole, Massachusetts Supporting Agency: U. S. Department of Defense, Navy. DN 723504 #N00014-66-C-0241 Period: 7/72 to 6/73 Funds: $56,000 133 ------- The sources, concentrations, variability, and fate of organic compounds in the sea will be examined. Also included will be those organic compounds cycled between various types of marine organisms. Biological Effects SSIE No.: GQN-723504-2 R-021-74 MOVEMENT OF SPILLED OR LEAKING OIL IN SOIL Principal Investigator: Dracos, T. Performing Organization: Eidgenossische Tech, Hoch, Zurich, Switzerland Supporting Agency: None reported Period: 7/72 - 6/73 Funds: $5,263 Laboratory studies are being conducted on the movement of oil, including gasoline, through non-cohesive soil. The source would be spilled or leaking from tanks and pipelines. SSIE No.: GB-62137 R-022-74 ATMOSPHERIC POLLUTANT TRANSPORT AND DEPOSITION ON THE SEA SURFACE Principal Investigator: Duce, R. A. Specialty: Oceanography Performing Organization: University of Rhode Island, School of Oceanography, Kingston, Rhode Island Supporting Agency: U. S. National Science Foundation, Division of National and International Progress, GX-33777 A2 Period: 2/74 to 1/75 Funds: $11,600 Atmospheric and seawater samples will be analyzed for heavy metals, petroleum hydrocarbons, and chlorinated hydrocarbons. Samples will be obtained from or near Bermuda, Block Island Sound, and Kingston, Rhode Island. SSIE No.: GSN-949-2 R-023-74 NAVY ENVIRONMENT—THE PROPERTIES OF WATER IN CAPILLARY SYSTEMS 134 ------- Principal Investigator: Frommer, M. Performing Organization: Hydronautics Incorporated, Laurel, Maryland Supporting Agency: U. S. Department of Defense, Navy. ON 923439 N00014-70-C-0018 Period: 7/72 to 6/73 Funds: $40,495 Studies will be conducted to provide information leading to the understanding of the properties of water at interfaces and in finely divided form. Membranes of graded porosities and of various hydrophilic natures will be wetted and the physical properties measured. SSIE No.: GQN-923439-3 R-024-74 SHIP OPERATION SUPPORT Principal Investigator: Geyer, R. A. Specialty: Oceanography Performing Organization: Texas A&M University System, School of Geosciences, College Station, Texas Supporting Agency: U. S. National Science Foundation, Division of National and International Progress, #GD-31790 Period: 12/73 to 11/74 Funds: $125,000 Operating support is being provided by the R/V GYRE to conduct projects investigating the fate, spacial and temporal distribution of petroleum-derived organic compounds. SSIE No.: GSN-1375 R-025-74 INPUT AND LOSS OF PETROLEUM AND CHLORINATED HYDROCARBONS TO THE DEEP NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN* Principal Investigator: Harvey, G. R. Performing Organization: Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute, Woods Hole, Massachusetts Supporting Agency: U. S. National Science Foundation, Division of National and International Progress, #GX-35212A1 Period: 7/73 to 6/74 Funds: $70,150 In a study of the transport of petroleum and chlorinated hydrocarbons to the sea two problems will be investigated: the transport of continental pollutants to'the sea via shelf 135 ------- processes and the transfer of pollutants to the deep sea by sinking particles. SSIE No.: GSN-1008-1 R-026-74 THE FEASIBILITY OF IDENTIFYING MYSTERY OIL SPILLS Principal Investigator: Hunt, G. S. Performing Organization: State Department of Environmental Protection, Augusta, Maine Supporting Agency: U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Research and Development, #801006 Period: 7/72 to 6/73 Funds: $39,303 A feasibility study is being conducted to determine whether oil spilled in coastal and inland waters can be identified. Samples of the spill will be compared chemically and physically with oil samples taken from ships (oil from ships sampled in accordance with the State of Maine's Oil Conveyance Law). SSIE No.: GMA-1646 R-027-74 ANALYSES OF ASPHALTS BY ELECTRON CAPTURE DETECTOR GAS CHROMA- TOGRAPHY Principal Investigator: Kawahara, F. K. Performing Organization: Supporting Agency: U. S. U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, National Environmental Research Center, Cincinnatti, Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, Period: 7/73 to 6/74 Office of Research and Development, #16AJA03, 72P18088 Funds: Unknown Asphalts are being fingerprinted by analysis of their minor components using gas chromatographic methods (with electron capture detector). SSIE No.: AO-18088-1 R-028-74 EXAMINATION OF CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF ALL TYPES AND SOURCES OF OILS AND PRODUCTS BY VARIOUS TYPES OF INSTRU- MENTATION Principal Investigator: Kawahara, F. K. Performing Organization: U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, National Environmental Research Center, Cincinnati, Ohio 136 ------- Supporting Agency: U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Research and Development Period: 7/73 to 6/74 Funds: Unknown All types of oils and oil products will be examined by various instrumental methods to determine chemical and physical properties for useful oil identification techniques and methods. SSIE No.: AO-18091-1 R-029-74 FINGERPRINTING OF OIL SPILLED IN THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT Principal Investigator: Kolpack, R. L. Performing Organization: University of Southern California, Graduate School, Los Angeles, California Supporting Agency: U. S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Sea Grant Office Period: 7/72 to 6/73 Funds: $15,000 A study was conducted to identify and classify tar samples collected along the beaches of the Santa Barbara Channel based on the chemical composition of the oil. Chemical differences between fresh seep oil and fresh crude oil were revealed. SSIE No.: GBP-1403 R-030-74 MARINE GEOLOGY Principal Investigator: Kolpack, R. L. Performing Organization: University of Southern California, Graduate School, Los Angeles, California Supporting Agency: U. S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Sea Grant Office 12-35227 Period: 11/72 to 10/73 Funds: Unknown Distribution of hydrocarbons around natural seeps in the Santa Barbara Channel is being studied in an effort to evaluate methods of hydrocarbon dispersal and accumulation. Cleanup SSIE No.: GBP-931 137 ------- R-031-74 HYDRODYNAMICS AND ELECTROSTATIC CHARGING WITH APPLICATION OF WATER PURIFICATION AND OIL FILTRATION Principal Investigator: Sonih, A. A. and R. F. Probstein Specialty: Mechanical Engineering Performing Organization: Massachusetts Institute of Technology School of Engineering, Cambridge, Massachusetts Supporting Agency: U. S. National Science Foundation, Division of Engineering, IGK-35798X1 Period: 8/73 to 7/74 Funds: $73,300 The hydrodynamic-electrostatic interaction model will be used as a basis for a theoretical and experimental investigation of water purification and related processes. Oil Recovery SSIE No.: GSE-3932-1 R-032-74 HIGH SEAS, EPA POOL, AND SPILL OF OPPORTUNITY TESTING Principal Investigator: Unknown Performing Organization: Lockheed Missiles & Space Company, Sunnyvale, California Supporting Agency: U. S. Department of Transportation, Coast Guard Period: 7/73 to 6/74 Funds: $98,400 "High seas testing, preparation of special test equipment, test operations and final report." SSIE No.: GZ-45388 R-033-74 MARINE ENVIRONMENT PETROLEUM SENSORS Principal Investigator: Unknown Performing Organization: Stanford Research Institute, Menlo Park, California Supporting Agency: U. S. Department of Transportation, Coast Guard Period: 7/73 to 6/74 Funds: Unknown The project is investigating the possibility of identifying the source and age of petroleum in the sea. SSIE No. GZF-32 138 ------- R-034-74 ~ STUDY OF THE CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF TAR SAMPLES FOUND IN THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT **- Principal Investigator: Unknown Performing Organization: Shell Oil Company, Houston, Texas Supporting Agency: U. S. Department of Transportation, Coast Guard Period: 7/73 to 6/74 Funds: Unknown Tar will be sampled and tested for physical and mineralogical properties. The orgapic constituents of the tar will be analyzed and then the samples will be compared using data processing methods. SSIE No,: GZ-38163-1 R-035-74 WEATHERING OF OIL AT SEA Principal Investigator: Unknown Performing Organization: Esso Research & Engineering Co., Linden, New Jersey Supporting Agency: U. S. Department of Transportation, Coast Guard Period: 7/73 to 6/74 Funds: Unknown The fate of oil during weathering and the magnitude of the effects of the weathering variables on oil in the marine environment are being investigated. SSIE NO.: GZF-42 R-036-74 OIL POLLUTION RESEARCH Principal Investigator: Wasik, S. P. Performing Organization: U. S. Department of Commerce, National Bureau of Standards, Washington, D. C. Supporting Agency: U. S. Department of Commerce, Maritime Administration, #3160410 Period: 7/72 to 6/73 Funds: $50,000 The solubilities of petroleum-type hydrocarbons are to be measured in fresh seawater. They will also be measured over different temperatures and ocean-range salinities. SSIE No.: GBM-82 139 ------- B. OIL POLLUTION CONTROL 1. CONTAINMENT R-037-74 EXPERIMENT ON OIL BARRIERS Principal Investigator: Howard, A. H. Performing Organization: University of Rhode Island, Graduate School, Kingston, Rhode Island Supporting Agency: U. S. Department of Transportation, Coast Guard Period: 7/1/73 to 6/74 Funds: $14,106 The contract provides for in-situ experiments which will determine oil barrier shape as affected by current, wave action and cap opening. SSIE No.: GZ-38991-1 R-038-74 LIGHTWEIGHT OIL CONTAINMENT BARRIER FIELD TESTS Principal Investigator: Kowalski, A. Performing Organization: U. S. Navy, Naval Construction Battalion, Port Hueneme, California Supporting Agency: U. S. Department of Transportation, Coast Guard Period: 7/72 to 6/73 Funds: $2,000 To insure that all components in the lightweight containment barrier system are in an operative state, the project proposes to inspect all equipment in the barrier system prior to field operation tests. SSIE No.: GZ-25338 R-039-74 A PHYSICAL BARRIER TO CONTAIN SPILLED HAZARDOUS MATERIALS IN WATERCOURSES Principal Investigator: March, F. A. Performing Organization: Ocean Systems, Incorporated, Herndon, Virginia Supporting Agency: U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Water Programs, #68-01-0103 Period: 7/72 to 6/73 Funds: $148,518 140 ------- The two-phase project is designed to develop and test a physi barrier effective in containing spilled oil or other hazardoi materials in water-courses so as to prevent spreading into surrounding waters. SSIE No.: GMA-951-1 R-040-74 COMBINED EFFECTS OF WAVES AND CURRENT ON PERFORMANCE OF OIL S BARRIERS, OIL POLLUTION r Principal Investigator: Milgram, J. H. Specialty: Ocean Engineering Performing Organization: Massachusetts Institute of Techno!o School of Engineering, Cambridge, Massachusetts Supporting Agency: U. S. Department of Transportation, Coast Guard Period: 7/72 to 6/73 Funds: $6,780 An investigation into the development of a method to evaluate slick barrier performance as affected by current and wave act is being conducted. SSIE No.: GZ-12116 R-041-74 FOAM PLASTIC BARRIERS FOR STOPPING SPILLS OF HAZARDOUS MATERS FROM LEAKING CONTAINERS Principal Investigator: Mitchell, R. Performing Organization: Rockwell International Corporation, Canoga Park, California Supporting Agency: U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, Of of Water Program, #68-01-0106 Period: 7/72 to 6/73 Funds: $99,072 The project's objective is to investigate the possibility of developing foam plastic barriers to plug leaks of hazardous materials from ruptured containers in or out of water. SSIE No.: GMA-960-1 141 ------- R-042-74 EFFECTS OF CURRENTS AND WAVES ON FLOATING OIL SLICKS RETAINED BY A BARRIER Principal Investigator: Unknown Performing Organization: Texas A & M University System, Graduate School, College Station, Texas Supporting Agency: U. S. Department of Transportation, Coast Guard Period: 7/73 to 6/74 Funds: Unknown A hydrodynamics study is being conducted which will provide data to aid in the design of oil barriers to be used under high wave and current conditions. SSIE No.: GZF-43 R-043-74 FAST CURRENT OIL CONTROL SYSTEM PROJECT Principal Investigator: Unknown Performing Organization: University of Michigan, Graduate School, Ann Arbor, Michigan Supporting Agency: U. S. Department of Transportation, Coast Guard Period: 7/73 to 6/74 Funds: Unknown The project involves several tasks in developing an oil control system, including development of barrier models and determination of the effects of water turbulence on the stability of these systems. SSIE No.: GZ-38885-1 R-044-74 OIL BARRIER STANDARD TEST REQUIREMENTS Principal Investigator: Unknown Performing Organization: U. S. Department of Transportation, Coast Guard, Washington, District of Columbia Supporting Agency: U. S. Department of Transportation, Coast Guard Period: 7/73 to 6/74 Special barrier evaluation equipment and test techniques are being developed to test oil pollution control barriers. SSIE No.: GZF-54 142 ------- R-045-74 OIL CONTAINMENT SYSTEM Principal Investigator: Unknown Performing Organization: Texas A & M University System, Graduate School, College Station, Texas Supporting Agency: U. S. Department of Transportation, Coast Guard Period: 7/73 to 6/74 Funds: $12,600 r A study to investigate the effects of waves and currents on a floating oil slick retained by a barrier is being conducted. SSIE No.: GZ-38326-1 R-046-74 OIL CONTAINMENT SYSTEMS-CHEMICALLY JELLED BOOMS Principal Investigator: Unknown Performing Organization: U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Water Programs, Washington, D. C. Supporting Agency: U. S. Department'of Transportation, Coast Guard Period: 7/72 to 6/73 Funds: Unknown A chemical agent which will retard the spread of oil by reacting primarily with leading edges of an oil slick, is being developed. SSIE No.: GZ-12108 R-047-74 OIL SPILL CONTAINMENT ' Principal investigator: Unknown Performing Organization: U. S. Air Force, Flight Training Command, Edwards, California Supporting Agency: U. S. Department of Transportation, Coast Guard Period: 7/72 to 6/73 Funds: $21,701 The contract provides assistance in the development of air drop techniques for a program testing lightweight oil containment barriers. SSIE No.: GZF-65 143 ------- R-048-74 OIL SPILL PREVENTION—TANK JELLING AGENTS Principal Investigator: Unknown Performing Organization: U. S. Department of Transportation, Coast Guard, Washington, District of Columbia Supporting Agency: U. S. Department of Transportation Coast Guard Period: 7/72 to 6/73 Funds: Unknown The feasibility of selectively jelling crude oil in damaged cargo tanks using chemical methods is being evaluated. SSIE No.: GZF-53 R-049-74 MECHANICAL CONTROL OF OIL SPILLS UTILIZING A STREAMLINE BOOM Principal Investigatorj: Wooten, D. Performing Organization: Ultrasystems Incorporated, Newport Beach California Supporting Agency: U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Research and Development, #68-01-0182, 72P19584 Period: 7/73 to 6/74 Funds: Unknown A streamlined oil containment and collection boom is being develop* tested, and evaluated. SSIE No.: AO-19584-1 144 ------- 2. CLEANUP R-050-74 OIL SLICK DISPERSANT Principal Investigator: Cramond, D. N. and J. Gamilis Performing Organization: ICI Australia Limited, Ascot Vale, Victoria, Australia Supporting Agency: ICI Australia Limited Period: 7/72 to 6/73 Funds: Unknown A program to formulate a suitable oil slick dispersant using both toxic/non-toxic and/or biodegradable/nonbiodegradable materials is being carried out. SSIE No.: AN-844 R-051-74 DESIGN A MOBILE WASHING SYSTEM Principal Investigator: Dean, R. C. Performing Organization: Ecological Research Corporation, Hanover, New Hampshire Supporting Agency: U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Water Programs Period: 7/72 to 6/73 Funds: $43,100 Research is being conducted to develop and test a pilot scale system for cleaning beach sand contaminated by oil. SSIE No.: GMA-820-1 R-052-74 INVESTIGATIONS OF METHODS OF CLEANING OIL-CONTAMINATED BIRDS Principal Investigator: Ferrel, C. M. Performing Organization: State Department of Fish and Game, Sacramento, California Supporting Agency: U. S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Sport Fishing and Wildlife, Federal Aid Division, #W-52-R-l7-1-5 Period: 7/72 to 6/73 Funds: $2,584 Oil cleaning techniques and various types of cleaners are being developed and evaluated for usage on wildlife contaminated by oil. Observations on ease of use and toxic or stress effects on the animals will be emphasized. Biological Effects SSIE No.: GUN-9747 145 ------- R-053-74 SEPARATION OF OIL FROM WASTEWATERS Principal Investigator: Gloyna, E. F., J. Chieu, N. Patel, and J. J. King Specialty: Civil Engineering Performing Organization: University of Texas, School of Engineering, Austin, Texas Supporting Agency: University of Texas Period: 7/73 to 6/74 Funds: Unknown Several types of filtration and coalescence media will be used to investigate the possibility of developing a process to separate emulsified oil from wastewaters. SSIE No.: NTX-218-1 Rr,0§4-74 JOINT API-EPA-USCG CONFERENCE ON PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF OIL SPILLAGE Principal Investigator: Gould, J. R. . Performing Organization: American Petroleum Institute, Washington, D. C, . Supporting Agency: U. S* Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Research and Development, #15080 EIL, 72P21114 Period: 7/72 to 6/73 Funds: Unknown A three-day conference to deal with preventiori, containment, harvesting, cleanup, and fate and behavior of oil in water is to be convened. SSlE No.: AO-21114 R-055-74 PERFORMANCE TESTING OF PROTOTYPE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES DEVELOPED TO REMOVE AND SEPARATE SPILLED OIL Principal Investigator: Markel, A. and R. A. Bianchi Performing Organization: Reynolds International, Richmond, Virginia Supporting Agency: American Petroleum Institute Period: 1/73 to 12/73 Funds: $150,000 Sea tests of prototype oil spill cleanup systems are being con- ducted in order to provide information to oil spill cooperatives and member companies on devices developed to remove and separate oil. SSIE No.: PAP-73 146 ------- R-056-74 DEVELOPMENT OF,CLASSIFICATION SCALE FOR CHARACTERIZING BILGEWATERS USED IN EVALUATING OIL REMOVAL TECHNIQUES Principal Investigator: Unknown Performing Organization: General American Transportation Corpora- tion, Chicago, Illinois Supporting Agency: U. S. Department of-"Transportation, Coast Guard Period: 7/73 to 6/74 Funds: Unknown No summary provided. SSIE No.: GZ-38990-1 R-057-74 SURFACE SKIMMER FOR REMOVING FUEL OIL SPILLS FROM WATER SURFACE Principal Investigator: Unknown Performing Organization: Florida Power and Light Company, Miami,, Florida Supporting Agency: Florida Power and Light Company Period: 7/73 to 6/74 Funds: Unknown No summary provided. SSIE No.: AQ-878 147 ------- C. EFFECTS OF OIL POLLUTION 1. BIOLOGICAL R-058-74 NAVY ENVIRONMENT. WORKSHOP ON THE MICROBIAL DEGRADATION OF OIL POLLUTANTS Principal Investigator: Ahearn, D. G. Specialty: Biology Performing Organization: Georgia State University, School of Arts, Atlanta, Georgia Supporting Agency: U. S. Department of Defense, Navy, DN223668, N00014-73-C-0066 Period: 7/73 to 6/74 Funds: $15,500 A workshop on microbial degradation of oil will be conducted and the results will be published. Cleanup SSIE No.: GQN-223668-1 R-059-74 NAVY ENVIRONMENT: BIODEGRADATION OF OIL POLLUTANTS BY YEAST AND YEASTLIKE FUNGI Principal Investigator: Ahearn, D. 6. and W. L. Cook Specialty: Biology Performing Organization: Georgia State University, School of Arts, Atlanta, Georgia Supporting Agency: U. S. Department of Defense, Navy DN123203, N00014-71-C-0145 Period: 7/73 to 6/74 Funds: $16,998 Microbial biodegradation of oil will be examined for the factors governing degradation and the degradation products. Mixed yeast populations will be tested on oiled substrates and lastly technology to utilize the study results will be developed. Cleanup SSIE No.: GQN-123203-3 R-060-74 INVESTIGATION OF THE BEHAVIOR, FATE, AND EFFECTS OF OIL UTILIZING A SUBMERGED HABITAT Principal Investigator: Allen, A. A. 148 ------- Performing Organization: Marconsult, Incorporated, Santa Monica, California Supporting Agency: U. S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic & Atmospheric Adminstration, Office of Coastal Environment Period: 1/73 to 6/73 Funds: Unknown In situ evaluations were conducted on the biological and physico- chemical interactions of several types of oil with the marine environment. The project included development of underwater pollution research techniques and determination of the effects of oil on benthic and epibenthic organisms. SSIE No.: GBP-1251 R-061-74 CLINICAL STUDY OF TOXICITY TO BIOTA OF OIL IN WATER - PROJECT NO. 05-20C Principal Investigator: Anderson, J. Performing Organization: Texas A&M University System Center for Marine Resources, College Station, Texas Supporting Agency: American Petroleum Institute Period: 7/73 to 6/74 Funds: Unknown The effects of oil on marine organisms will be studied, including physiological effects of oil, and rate of turnover and accumulation of oil in animal tissue. Quantity and types of hydrocarbon pollutants in tissues will be carefully studied. SSIE No.: PAP-66 R-062-74 BIOLOGICAL COUNTERMEASURES TO MITIGATE THE EFFECTS OF HAZARDOUS MATERIAL SPILLS Principal Investigator: Armstrong, N. and T. H. Roush Specialty: Civil Engineering Performing Organization: University of Texas, School of Engineering, Austin, Texas Supporting Agency: U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Research and Development, I72P20581 Period: 7/72 to 6/73 A feasibility study is being conducted to investigate the use of microorganisms in treating hazardous materials spills in watercourses. 149 ------- Cleanup SSIE No.: GMA-1674 R-063-74 CEPEX-ASSESSMENT OF NATURAL CONCENTRATIONS AND MANMADE SOURCES OF LOW MOLECULAR WEIGHT HYDROCARBONS IN SAANICH INLET (Abbrev.) Principal Investigator: Atkinson, L. P. Performing Organization: Skidaway Institute of Oceanography, Savannah, Georgia Supporting Agency: U. S. National Science Foundation, Division of National and International Progress, GX-39141 #1 Period: 2/74 to 1/75 Funds: $24,100 The effects on community stability of sublethal levels of chemical pollutants in the ocean is being investigated by CEPEX (Controlled Ecosystem Pollution Experiment) using artificial enclosures as controlled ecosystems. SSIE No.: GSN-1250-1 R-064-74 THE EFFECT OF HYDROCARBON POLLUTION ON THE CARBON DIOXIDE- WATER SYSTEM Principal Investigator: Atkinson, G. and F. Garland Specialty: Chemistry Performing Organization: University of Oklahoma Research Institute, Norman, Oklahoma Supporting Agency: U. S. Department of the Interior, Office of Water Resources Research, #A-045-Okla Period: 7/73 to 6/74 Funds: $9,850 v i An investigation into the effect of hydrocarbons on the carbon dioxide-water system is being conducted in an effort to determine long-term effects of hydrocarbon pollution. It has been shown that this chemical system is sensitive to hydrocarbon concentration. SSIE No.: GUW-3709-1 R-065-74 NAVY ENVIRONMENT: MICROBIAL METABOLISM OF HYDROCARBONS UNDER CONDITIONS OF EXTREME COLD Principal Investigator: Atlas, R. M. and R. E. Cameron 150 ------- Performing Organization: U. S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration Jet Propulsion Lab., Pasadena, California Supporting Agency: U. S. Department of Defense, Navy, DN 323030, NAONR-30-73 Period: 7/73 to 6/74 Funds: $14,795 Microbial metabolism of hydrocarbons will be examined under conditions common to Arctic and Antarctic waters. Cleanup SSIENo.: GQN-323030 R-066-74 DEMONSTRATION OF OILY WASTE DISPOSAL BY SOIL CULTIVATION PROCESS Principal Investigator: Baldwin, B. Performing Organization: Shell Oil Co., Deer Park, Texas Supporting Agency: U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Research and Development #12050 EZG, 72P21245 Period: 7/73 to 6/74 Funds: Unknown In a series of experiments oily sludges (crude tank bottoms, Bunker C, intermediate wax oils) will be spread and cultivated into the ground. The condition of the oil and microbiological activity will be monitored. Cleanup SSIE No.: 40-21245-1 R-067-74 BIODEGRADATION OF OIL SLICKS IN THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT Principal Investigator: Bartha, R. Specialty: Microbiology & Biochemistry Performing Organization: Rutgers-The State University, Agricultural Experiment Station, New Brunswick, New Jersey Supporting Agency: New Jersey State Government #0055501, NJ00504 Period: 7/73 to 6/74 Funds: Unknown Natural biodegradation rates of oil slicks are being deter- mined in the marine environment. From the studies of degrada- tion pathways and intermediate products from biological activity, 151 ------- results will be used to develop new techniques for accelera- ting the biodegradation of oil slicks. Cleanup SSIE No.: GY-55501-3 R-068-74 NAVY ENVIRONMENT: BIODEGRADATION OF OIL SLICKS IN THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT Principal Investigator: Bartha, R. Specialty: Microbiology and biochemistry Performing Organization: Rutgers-The State University, School of Arts, New Brunswick, New Jersey Supporting AGency: U. S. Department of Defense, Navy, DN023175, N00014-67-A-0115-0005 Period: 7/73 to 6/74 Funds: $17,986 Biological degradation in the marine environment will be examined. New techniques to accelerate biodegradation will be developed after measuring natural degradation rates, identify- ing degradation pathways and evaluating current oil slick elimination measures. Cleanup SSIE No.: GQN-23175-4 R-069-74 INDUSTRY PEST AND MICROBIOLOGY PROBLEMS Principal Investigator: Beckman, C. and F. Howard Specialty: Entomology and Plant Pathology Performing Organization: University of Rhode Island Agri- cultural Experiment Station, Kingston, Rhode Island Supporting Agency: Rhode Island State Government #0024708, RI00604 Period: 7/72 to 6/73 Funds: Unknown Project emphasis has been placed on studies of natural microbial activity in the biodegradation of oil pollutants in low temperature environments. Cleanup SSIE No.: GY-24708-4 152 ------- R-070-74 NEUSTON OF LAKE MICHIGAN Principal Investigator: Beeton, A. M., R. Beeton, and M. Mayh Performing Organization: University of Wisconsin Center for Great Lakes Studies, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Supporting Agency: U. S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration, Sea Grant Office #2-34209 Period: 9/72 to 8/73 Funds: Unknown The biota of the air/water interface of Lake Michigan is to be studied, and the effects of oil slicks and polyethylene oxide on neuston communities determined. SSIE No.: GBP-863 R-071-74 THE EFFECTS OF OIL ON THE BIOLOGY OF THE STRIPED BASS, MORONE SAXATILIS Principal Investigator: Boda, J. Performing Organization: University of California School of Agriculture, Davis, California Supporting Agency: U. S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration, National Marine Fisheries Service #028180400 Period: 7/72 to 6/73 Funds: Unknown The study will involve measurement of acute and chronic effects of selected hydrocarbons in several life stages of the striped bass. Experiments will include physiological and behavioral studies of the bass. SSIE No.: GBP-781 R-072-74 THE CONSEQUENCES OF SMALL, CHRONIC OIL CONTAMINATIONS ON THE BIOLOGY OF THE DIPTERANS IN LAKE CHAMPLAIN Principal Investigator: Brammer, J. D. and B. L. Parker Specialty: Zoology Performing Organization: University of Vermont, School of Arts, Burlington, Vermont Supporting Agency: U. S. Department of the Interior, Office of Water Resources Research #A-018-VT 153 ------- Period: 7/73 to 6/74 Funds: Unknown The project will investigate the biological effects of low level oil contamination upon dipterans. Mosquitoes will be exposed to controlled levels of oils, and changes in the animal at several physiological levels will be determined. SSIE No.: GUW-3932 R-073-74 NITROGEN AND PHOSPHOROUS AS NUTRIENTS LIMITING BIODEGRADATION Principal Investigator: Brock, T. D. Performing Organization: University of Wisconsin, School of Agriculture, Madison, Wisconsin Supporting Agency: U. S. Department of the Interior, Office of Water Resource Research #A-054-WIS Period: 7/73 to 6/74 Funds: $2,500 Research will be conducted on the roles of nitrogen and/or phosphorous as limiting nutrients in the oxidation of oil and some of its components by microorganisms of the surface water of Lake Mendota. Resulting information will be used in predicting amounts of oil tolerable in given freshwater systems. SSIE No.: GUW-3943 R-,074-74 FATE AND EFFECT OF OIL IN THE ENVIRONMENT OF THE COASTAL GULF OF MEXICO Principal Investigator: Brown, L. R; Performing Organization: Mississippi State University School of Arts, State College, Mississippi Supporting Agency: U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Research and Development Period: 7/73 to 6/74 Funds: $97,584 A field and laboratory study of the fate of crude oil in the marine environment of coastal Gulf waters is being conducted. The study period will include chronic effect assessment and ecosystem recovery. SSIE No. AO-19734-1 154 ------- R-075-74 HYDROCARBON BASELINE STUDIES—PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND, ALASKA Principal Investigator: Bruce, H. Performing Organization: U. S. Department of Commerce, Auke Bay Fisheries Laboratory, Auke Bay, Alaska Supporting Agency: U. S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration, Office of Coastal Environment Period: 7/73 to 6/74 Funds: Unknown Selected marine organisms and sediments in Price William Sound will be analyzed to determine hydrocarbon levels present. Analysis SSIE No.: GBP-1252 R-076-74 TRANSFER OF PETROLEUM RESIDUES IN SARGASSUM COMMUNITIES AND THE WATERS OF THE SARGASSO SEA Principal Investigator: Butler, J. N. and B. F. Morris Performing Organization: Bermuda Biological Statipn for Research, St. George West, Bermuda Supporting Agency: U. S. National Science Foundation, Division of National and International Progress, GX-32883A #1 Period: 5/74 to 4/75 Funds: $51,550 The transfer of petroleum hydrocarbons through several trophic levels in a Sargasso Sea marine community is being investigated. Comparisons will be made between marine organism hydrocarbon content and tar sample hydrocarbon content. SSIE No.: GSN-838-2 R-077-74 INVESTIGATIONS OF THE BREAKDOWN AND SUBLETHAL BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF TRACE PETROLEUM CONSTITUENTS IN THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT Principal Investigator: Calder, J. A. Specialty: Oceanography Performing Organization: Florida State University, School of Arts, Tallahassee, Florida Supporting Agency: U. S. National Science Foundation, Division of National and International Progress, #GX-37351 Period: 2/73 to 1/74 Funds: $42,100 155 ------- An investigation into the fate and impact of petroleum at the bacterial and molecule level in the ocean is being conducted. Chemical SSIE No.: GSN-1151 R-078-74 EFFECTS OF VARYING LEVELS OF PETROLEUM ON WILDLIFE AND PLANTS OF LOUISIANA COASTAL MARSHES Principal Investigator: Chabreck, R. H. Performing Organization: Louisiana State University, Agricul- tural Experiment Station, Baton Rouge, Louisiana Supporting Agency: Louisiana State Government #0061671 LAB01594 Period: 7/73 to 6/74 Funds: Unknown Immediate and delayed effects of various petroleum levels on wildlife and plants are being measured to develop a method for predicting the effects of accidental oil spills. SSIE No.: GY-61671-1 R-079-74 A STUDY OF THE COMMUNITY STRUCTURE, DISTRIBUTION, AND RELATIVE ABUNDANCE OF ICHTHYOPLANKTON IN THE WESTERN BEAUFORT SEA Principal Investigator: Cobb, J. S. Performing Orgnization: University of Rhode Island School of Arts, Kingston, Rhode Island Supporting Agency: U. S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration, National Marine Fisheries Service, #18131000000 Period: 7/72 to 6/73 Funds: $2,000 Descriptions are being provided concerning the community structure and abundance of ichthyoplankton and other zoo- plankters in the Western Beaufort Sea. The objective of the study is to increase the understanding of the ecology of polar waters that are subject to potential pollution from the Arctic oilfields. SSIE No.: GBP-1228 156 ------- R-080-74 NAVY ENVIRONMENT: MICROBIAL DEGRADATION OF PETROLEUM IN TH MARINE ENVIRONMENT Principal Investigator: Colwell, R. R. Specialty: Microbiology Performing Organization: University of Maryland, School of Agriculture, College Park, Marylai Supporting Agency: U. S. Department of Defense, Navy, DN223667, N00014-67-A-0239-0027 Period: 7/73 to 6/74 Funds: $29,175 Microbial populations ranging from estuarine to deep-sea marine will be surveyed for oil degradation capabilities. Microorganisms with oil degradation abilities will be analy; Cleanup SSIE No.: GQN-223667 R-081-74 OIL POLLUTION ANALYTICAL METHODS Principal Investigator: Cram, S. P. Performing Organization: U. S. Department of Commerce, National Bureau of Standards, Washington, D. C. Supporting Agency: U. S. Department of Commerce, Maritime Administration, I310-9499(NBS. NO.) Period: 7/72 to 6/73 Funds: $90,000 Toxic compounds in seawater are being determined by chro- matographic separation and analytic methods in order to investigate the effects of crude oil on fish and other aquatic organisms. SSIE No.: GBM-90 R-082-74 TOXICITY OF CRUDE OIL AND OIL EMULSIFIERS TO VARIOUS LIFE STAGES OF MARINE ORGANISMS Principal Investigator: Culley, D. D. Performing Organization: Louisiana State University, Agricultural Experiment Station, Baton Rouge, Louisiana Supporting Agency: Louisiana State Government #0031728 LAB01486 Period: 7/72 to 6/73 Funds: Unknown 157 ------- Studies are being conducted to determine the acute and chronic effects of crude oil and oil emulsifiers on marine organisms at several life stages. Flavor quality of marine organisms exposed to crude oil is also being determined. SSIE: GY-31728-2 R-083-74 INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT STUDIES - INDONESIA AND GHANA Principal Investigator: Eilers, W. L. and P. H. Freeman Performing Organization: Smithsonian Institute, Washington, D. C. Supporting Agency: U. S. Department of State Agency for International Development, #AID/CSD-2608-3 Period: 7/73 to 6/74 Funds: $145,237 One objective of the study was to examine the potential environmental consequences of marine oil pollution in tropical waters in Indonesia. SSIE No.: GI-348 R-084-74 NAVY ENVIRONMENT: BIOLOGICAL DEGRADATION OF PETROLEUM IN THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT Principal Investigator: Fair, J. Performing Organization: Houston Research Incorporated, Houstin, Texas Supporting Agency: U. S. Department of Defense, Navy DN223520, N00014-72-C-0471 Period: 7/72 to 6/73 Funds: $48,949 Biodegradation of oil by previously isolated cultures of microorganisms with intact or disrupted cells will be evaluated. Standards for using microorganisms for oil degradation in natural ecosystems will be formulated. Cleanup SSIE No.: GQN-223520 158 ------- R-085-74 THE SEDIMENT ENVIRONMENT OF PORT VALDEZ AND GALENA BAY, ALASKA AND THE EFFECT OF OIL ON THIS ECOSYSTEM Principal Investigator: Feder, H. M. Performing Organization: University of Alaska, School of Biological Sciences, College, Alaska Supporting Agency: U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Research and Development, #800944 Period: 7/72 to 6/73 Funds: $57,231 The project proposes to obtain baseline information concerning the mudflat ecosystems of Port Valdez and Galena Bay by studying the physical, chemical and biological characteristics of the sediments. The effects of Prudhoe Bay crude oil on these parameters will then be examined. Physical, Chemical SSIE No.: GMA-1548 R-086-74 NAVY ENVIRONMENT: ENZYMATIC REMOVAL OF OIL POLLUTANTS IN THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT Principal Investigator: Friede, J. D. Specialty: Biology Performing Organization: Villanova University, School of Liberal Arts, Villanova, Pennsyl- vania Supporting Agency: U. S. Department of Defense, Navy DN223772, N00014-73-C-OT86 Period: 7/73 to 6/74 Funds: $15,000 Hydrocarbon oxidizing enzymes are to be isolated from hydrocar- bon degrading microorganisms. The enzymes will then be chemically modified so they may be used to convert petroleum to water soluble products. Cleanup SSIE No.: GQN-223772-1 R-087-74 NAVY ENVIRONMENT—ENZYMATIC REMOVAL OF OIL IN THE MARINE ENVL RONMENT * Principal Investigator: Gholson, R. K. and P. Guire Specialty: Biochemistry 159 ------- Performing Organization: Oklahoma State University, School of Arts, Stillwater, Oklahoma Supporting Agency: U. S. Department of Defense, Navy DN123078, N00014-71-A-0004-0001 Period: 7/72 to 6/73 Funds: $17,314 Hydrocarbon oxidizing enzymes are to be isolated from hydrocarbon degrading microorganisms. The enzymes will then be chemically modified so they may be used to convert petroleum to water soluble products. Cleanup SSIE No.: GQN-123078-2 R-088-74 FUNDAMENTAL ANALYSIS TO ENABLE DETERMINING EFFECTS OF OIL POLLUTION Principal Investigator: Glynn, P. W., C. Birkeland, A. A. Reimer, and J. R. Young Performing Organization: U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, D. C. Supporting Agency: Smithsonian Institution Tropical Research Institute, #14-12-874 Period: 10/72 to 8/73 Funds: Unknown A program has been proposed which will establish a basis for evaluating the biological costs of future oil spills on tropical and related ecosystems. SSIE No.: GTA-64-1 R-089-74 ASSESSMENT OF INTERTIDAL ANIMALS AND PLANTS FOLLOWING CONTAMI- NATION BY OIL Principal Investigator: Hand, C. Performing Organization: University of California, Bodega Marine Laboratory, Bodega Bay, California Supporting Agency: U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Research & Development, #15080 HFS Period: 7/73 to 6/74 Funds: Unknown Repopulation studies are being conducted on several intertidal sites in which the marine biota suffered loss through death and retardation as a result of the San Francisco Bay Standard Oil incident. SSIE No.: GMA-1645-1 160 ------- R-090-74 PHYTOPLANKTON ECOLOGY AT PRUDHOE BAY, ALASKA Principal Investigator: Homer, R. Performing Organization: Univ. of Alaska, Institute of Marine Sciences, College, Alaska Supporting Agency: U. S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration, Sea Grant Office #1-36109 Period: 9/72 to 8/73 Funds: $19,600 An objective of the study is to determine the effects of petroleum and petroleum products on the metabolic activities of the phytoplankton of Prudhoe Bay. These studies will provide information from which the impact of oil development in this vicinity can be measured. SSIE No.: GBP-1017 R-091-74 BIOLOGICAL DEGRADATION OF HYDROCARBONS IN WATER Principal Investigator: Houston, C. W. and A. R. Thompson Specialty: Bacteriology and Biophysics Performing Organization: University of Rhode Island School of Arts, Kingston, Rhode Island Supporting Agency: U. S. Department of the Interior, Office of Water Resources Research #B-033-RI Period: 7/72 to 6/73 Funds: $33,529 Mass transfer characteristics of a bacterial-hydrocarbon system is being studied. Data from the research should aid in the understanding of factors involved in microbial breakdown of hydrocarbons in water. Cleanup SSIE No.: GUW-1312-4 R-092-74 TOXICITY STUDIES ON STRIPED BASS Principal Investigator: Hughes, J. S. Performing Organization: State Wildlife & Fish Commission, New Orleans, Louisiana Supporting Agency: U. S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Sport Fishing & Wildlife, Federal Aid Division, #F-15-6-4 Period: 7/72 to 6/73 Funds: $5,250 161 ------- Possible causes and means of preventing mortality of striped bass eggs, fry, and finger!ings are being investigated. The toxicity of pollutants such as oil well effluents to various sizes of bass will be determined. SSIE No.: GUN-4361-5 R-093-74 EFFECTS OF CRUDE OIL SPILLS ON TERRESTRIAL VEGETATION AND ON LAKE PHYTOPLANKTON IN THE NORMAN WELLS REGION AND THE TUKTOYAKTUK REGION NWT Principal Investigator: Hutchinson, T. C., J. Hellebust & M. Telford Performing Organization: University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada Supporting Agency: Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development, Canadian Government Period: 7/73 to 3/74 Funds: $86,000 Simulated oil spills have been carried out in shallow fresh- water and on land during different seasons and the effects on the phytoplarikton and terrestrial plants have been examined. SSIE No.: AL-718-1 R-094-74 NAVY ENVIRONMENT: EFFECTS OF OIL POLLUTION ON MARINE MACROORGANISMS Principal Investigator: Kittredge, J. S. Performing Organization: City of Hope National Medical Center, Duarte, California Supporting Agency: U. S. Department of Defense, Navy ON 123140 N00014-71-C-0103 Period: 7/73 to 6/74 Funds: $18,363 Several crude oils will be fractionated and the resultant compounds will be measured for toxicity to the chemoreceptive membranes of marine macroorganisms. SSIE No.: GQN-123140-2 R-095-74 PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF THE WATER SOLUBLE HYDROCARBONS ON MARINE INVERTEBRATES Principal Investigator: Kittredge, J. S. 162 ------- Performing Organization: University of Texas, School of Medicine, Galveston, Texas Supporting Agency: U. S. National Science Foundation, Division of National and International Progress, IGX-37851 Period: 3/73 to 2/74 Funds: $26,800 A simple, standard bioassay technique is being developed that will be based on the effects of pollutants on the rhythmic beating of cilia of certain marine organisms. SSIE No.: GSN-1164 R-096-74 THE EFFECTS OF ENVIRONMENTAL STRESS ON THE COMMUNITY STRUCTURE AND PRODUCTIVITY OF SALT MARSH EPIPHYTIC COMMUNITIES Principal Investigator: Lee, J. J., W. A. Muller, M. McEnery, J. Garrison, E. Kennedy, and H. Rubin Specialty: Biology Performing Organization: City University of New York, Graduate Schook, New York, New York Supporting Agency: U. S. Atomic Energy Commission, Biomedical and Environmental Research Division, Ber-74-165, #AT(11-1)3254 COPE AA Period: 9/73 to 8/74 Funds: $47,300 The subtle variables which regulate the microbial and micrometazoan assemblages within metropolitan region New York salt marshes and shallow embayments will be defined and analyzed. Food chain assessments will be made and environmental stress (including petrochemical) experiments and water quality assays will be con- ducted. SSIE No-: GPE-1694-5 R-097-74 CHEMICAL-BIOLOGICAL FOLLOW-UP STUDY ON THE SCHUYKILL RIVER OIL SPILL Principal Investigator: Mainville, C. Performing Organization: Ocean Science and Engineering, Inc., Rockville, Maryland Supporting Agency: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Research and Development, #68-01-0781, 72P20311 Period: 7/73 to 6/74 Funds: Unknown 163 ------- The effects of the 1972 Schuykill River oil spill are being determined by studying riverbank vegetation and analyzing aquatic communities and fish for oil components (heavy metals and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons respectively). SSIE No.: AO-20311-1 R-098-74 OFFSHORE TERMINAL OPERATIONS IMPACT Principal Investigator: Maurer, D. Performing Organization: University of Delaware, School of Marine Science, Newark, Delaware Supporting Agency: U. S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration., Sea Grant Office #2-35223 Period: 9/72 to 8/73 Funds: Unknown Studies are being conducted which will determine the environmental impact of proposed sites for offshore terminals inside and surrounding Delaware Bay. General SSIE No.: GBP-1113 R-099-74 THE IMPACT OF MICROORGANISMS ON OIL Principal Investigator: Meyers, S. P. Performing Organization: Louisiana State University, School of Agriculture, Baton Rouge, Louisiana Supporting Agency: U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Research and Development, #800993, 72P14726 Period: 7/73 to 6/74 Funds: Unknown The role of microorganisms in oil-contaminated sediment will be studied. Emphasis will be on finding hydrocarbon pollution indicator species and species that can be introduced to accelerate oil biodegradation. Cleanup SSIE No.: AO-14726-1 164 ------- R-l00-74 EFFECTS OF CRUDE OIL ON AQUATIC ORGANISMS OF THE CENTRAL ALASKAN FISHERIES Principal Investigator: Morrow, J. E., R. Gordon, and R. C. Gordon Performing Organization: University of Alaska, School of Biological Sciences, College, Alaska Supporting Agency: U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Water Programs, #801039 Period: 7/72 to 6/73 Funds: Unknown Experiments are being conducted to investigate the toxicity of various substances in crude oil on coho salmon. Particular emphasis will be placed on physiological effects of short chain hydrocarbons. SSIE No.: GMA-793-1 R-101-74 MARINE PETROLEUM POLLUTION - BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS AND CHEMICAL CHARACTERIZATION Principal Investigator: Nicol, J. A. and C. Vanbaalen Performing Organization: University of Texas, Marine Science Institute, Port Aransas, Texas Supporting Agency: U. S. National Science Foundation, Division of National and International Progress, #GX-37345 Period: 2/73 to 1/74 Funds: $142,150 Lab and field studies will be carried out studying the impact of the aromatic fraction of petroleum on bacteria, microalgae, and marine invertebrates. SSIE No.: GSN-1146 R-l02-74 MICROBIOLOGICAL SEEDING TO ACCELERATE DEGRADATION OF HYDROCARBONS Principal Investigator: Oppenheimer, C. Performing Organization: University of Texas, Marine Science Institute, Port Aransas, Texas Supporting Agency: U.S. Environmental Protection Agnecy, Office of Research and Development #15080EHF, 72P21565 Period: 7/73 to 6/74 Funds: Unknown The project involves the development of techniques to accelerate the natural degradation process of oil in marine waters. Cleanup SSIE No.: GMA-1643-1 165 ------- R-103-74 EFFECT OF DIESEL OIL ON STREAM LIFE Principal Investigator: Patterson, B. Performing Organization: State Department of Game and Fish, Santa Fe, New Mexico Supporting Agency: U. S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Sport Fish and Wildlife, Federal Aid Division, #F-22-R-15-B-2 Period: 4/73 to 3/74 Funds: $1,275 The project will determine repopulation rates of invertebrates and brown trout in a region of the Cimarron River heavily affected by diesel oil spillage. SSIE No.: GUN-11137 R-104-74 DEGRADATION OF PETROLEUM AND RELATED COMPOUNDS IN THE BIOSPHERE Principal Investigator: Perry, J. J. Performing Organization: University of North Carolina, School of Agriculture, North Carolina Supporting Agency: U. S. National Science Foundation, Division of Biological and Medical Science Period: 9/72 to 8/73 Funds: $9,250 The degradation of hydrocarbon substrates by microorganisms and the number, distribution, and substrate specificity of these micro- organisms are being studied. Emphasis is on isolation of filamentous fungi. Cleanup SSIE No.: GSB-10674-2 R-l05-74 PHYSIOLOGY AND BIODEGRADATIVE ACTIVITIES OF THE ACTINOMYCETES AND RELATED ORGANISMS Principal Investigator: Perry, J. J. Specialty: Microbiology Performing Organization: University of North Carolina, Agricultural Experimental Station, Raleigh, North Carolina Supporting Agency: U. S. Department of Agriculture Cooperative State Research Service, North Carolina, #0014565, NC03185 166 ------- Period: 7/73 to 6/74 Funds: Unknown Isolation techniques are being used to select cultures of micro- organisms that can degrade and utilize a variety of hydrocarbon substrates as an energy source. Research into the metabolic sys- tems that regulate the nutritional process will be conducted. Cleanup SSIE No.: GY-14565-5 R-106-74 THE MICROBIAL DEGRADATION OF HYDROCARBONS IN MARINE ENVIRONMENTS Principal Investigator: Perry, J. J. Specialty: Microbiology Performing Organization: University of North Carolina, School of Agriculture, Raleigh, North Carolina Supporting Agency: U. S. Coastal Plains Regulatory Commission Period: 7/72 to 6/73 Funds: Unknown Two hundred bacterial and yeast cultures have been isolated that solely utilize hydrocarbons for growth. Several fungi which vigorously utilize a wide variety of hydrocarbons have been selected for further studies. Cleanup SSIE No.: GBP-11-2 R-107-74 THE ACUTE AND CHRONIC EFFECTS OF OIL DERIVATIVES, INSECTICIDES AND HERBICIDES ON AQUATIC PLANTS Principal Investigator: Price, J. A. Performing Organization: Mississippi State University, School of Arts, State College, Mississippi Supporting Agency: Mississippi State University Period: 7/73 to 6/74 Funds: Unknown The effects of crude oil, insecticides and herbicides on the growth rate and chlorophyll content of two green algae will be determined. SSIE No.: NMP-72 167 ------- R-108-74 NAVY ENVIRONMENT: MICROBIAL DEGRADATION OF CRUDE OIL Principal Investigator: Pritchard, P. H. Performing Organization: State University of New York, Graduate School, Brockport, New York Supporting Agency: U. S. Department of Defense, Navy DN223689, N00014-73-C-0074 Period: 7/73 to 6/74 Funds: $17,000 Crude oil biodegradation rates of bacteria will be studied especially as affected by environmental parameters. Biodegradation mechanisms will also be studied and the metabolic end products analyzed. Cleanup SSIE No.: GQN-223689-1 R-109-74 FATE, SPATIAL AND TEMPORAL DISTRIBUTION OF PETROLEUM-DERIVED ORGANIC COMPOUNDS IN THE OCEAN AND THEIR SUBLETHAL EFFECTS ON MARINE ORGANISMS Principal Investigator: Sackett, W. M. and J. W. Anderson Specialty: Oceanography Performing Organization: Texas A & M University System, School of Geosciences, College Station, Texas Supporting Agency: U. S. National Science Foundation, Division of National and International Progress, #GX-37344 Period: 2/73 to 1/74 Funds: $51,650 The fate, effects, and distribution of low molecular weight petroleum hydrocarbons (methane through C-10 including benzene and toluene) found in high concentrations in the Gulf of Mexico will be studied. Analysis SSIE No.: GSN-1145 R-110-74 BIOLOGICAL RECOVERY FOLLOWING AN OIL SPILL Principal Investigator: Sanders, H. L. Performing Organization: Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Woods Hole, Massachusetts 168 ------- Supporting Agency: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Research and Development #801001 Period: 7/72 to 6/73 Funds: Unknown Biological and sediment samples were collected and analyzed for oil following two oil spills off West Falmouth, Massachusetts in September, 1969. Such data are being used to provide information on the effects and subsequent recovery of marine organisms following the oil spill. Analysis SSIE No.: GMA-832-1 R-lll-74 EXPERIMENTAL ECOLOGY Principal Investigator: Smith, W. G., J. G. Gosselink, Day, Ho, Allen, and Patrick Performing Organization: Louisiana State University, Center for Wetland Resources, Baton Rouge, Louisiana Supporting Agency: U. S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Sea Grant Office #2-35231 Period: 8/72 to 7/73 Funds: $56,685 In an effort to assess detrimental impacts of land use practices such as drainage, oil spills and transportation, basic ecological data are being collected on Barataria Bay and the surrounding offshore area. The sensitivity of biological resource production to changes in system parameters and human use is being investigated. SSIE No.: GBP-1010 R-112-74 EFFECTS OF PEOPLE AND POLLUTION ON BEACHES IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Principal Investigator: Straughan, D. Performing Organization: University of Southern California, Allan Hancock Foundation, Los Angeles, California Supporting Agency: U. S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Sea Grant Office #2-35227 Period: 11/72 to 10/73 Funds: Unknown A study is being conducted on the effects of oil from natural seepages and spills, and oil cleanup in the intertidal zone. 169 ------- Information will be used to evaluate oil tolerances and recolo- nization of oiled surfaces on Southern California beaches. Cleanup SSIE No.: GBP-934 R-113-74 TEMPERATURE EFFECTS OF SANTA BARBARA CRUDE OIL IN THE UPPER INTERTIDAL ZONE Principal Investigator: Straughan, D. Performing Organization: University of Southern California, Allan Hancock Foundation, Los Angeles, California Supporting Agency: U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Water Programs, #15080 HGX Period: 7/72 to 6/73 Funds: $14,590 The temperature effects of oil on larvae and their survival in the intertidal zone are being studied. Resulting information will assist in assessing the biological damage created by oil spills. SSIE No.: GMA-192-1 R-114-74 RESEARCH IN OCEANOGRAPHY - DOCTORAL DISSERTATION Principal Investigator: Teal, J. M. Performing Organization: Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Woods Hole, Massachusetts Supporting Agency: U.S. National Science Foundation, Division of Environmental Sciences, #GA^40987 Period: 11/73 to 4/75 Funds: $4,000 The project will include studying induced oxygenase enzyme systems in the fiddler crab Uca pugnax, and investigating the possible correlation of the level of enzyme activity in the crab with the amount of petroleum contamination to which the animals are exposed and can tolerate. SSIE No.: GSV-5354 R-l15-74 THE EFFECTS OF SUBLETHAL STRESSES ON THE SOCIAL BEHAVIOR OF FISHES Principal Investigator: Todd, J. H. 170 ------- Performing Organization: Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Woods Hole, Massachusetts Supporting Agency: U.S. Atomic Energy Commission, Biomedical and Environmental Research Division, #AT(ll-l)-3567 Period: 10/72 to 9/73 Funds: Unknown The effects of two sublethal environmental perturbations (heat, oil) on the behavior of fresh and marine fishes are being investigated in an effort to develop methods of predicting the fate of fishes exposed to sublethal stresses. SSIE No.: GPE-4080-2 R-l16-74 NAVY ENVIRONMENT: M.ICROBIAL METABOLISM OF HYDROCARBONS UNDER LOW TEMPERATURE MARINE CONDITIONS Principal Investigator: Traxlar, R. W. and A. M. Cundell Specialty: Physiology Performing Organization: University of Rhode Island, Graduate School, Kingston, Rhode Island Supporting Agency: U. S. Department of Defense, Navy DN475025, N00014-68-A-0215-0013 Period: 7/73 to 6/74 Funds: $16,505 Microbial metabolism of hydrocarbons will be examined under low temperature marine conditions. Cleanup SSIE No.: GQN-475025 R-117-74 MICROBIAL DEGRADATION OF OIL POLLUTANTS Principal Investigator: Unknown Performing Organization: U. S. Navy, Office of Naval Research, Arlington, Virginia Supporting Agency: U. S. Department of Transportation, Coast Guard Period: 7/72 to 6/73 Funds: $7,500 Partial funding was provided for a workshop concerned with the status of microbial degradation of oil research efforts, December 1972, at Georgia State University. Research SSIE No.: GZ-38168 171 ------- R-118-74 MICROBIOLOGICAL SEEDING TO ACCELERATE DEGRADATION OF HYDROCARBONS Principal Investigator: Unknown Performing Organization: University of Texas, Marine Science Institute, Port Aransas, Texas •Supporting Agency: U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Research and Development Period: 7/72 to 6/73 Funds: $99,904 Laboratory and tank experiments on hydrocarbon degrading micro- organisms to develop rapid growing, UV resistant microorganisms are being extended to estuarine areas. Cleanup SSIE No.: GMA-1658 R-119-74 OIL POLLUTANT BASELINES AND TRENDS IN THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT Principal Investigator: Unknown Performing Organization: Nova University, Graduate School, Dania, Florida Supporting Agency: U.S. Department of Transportation, Coast Guard Period: 7/72 to 6/73 Funds: $39,000 Organic matter in the sea is being studied to establish baseline trends of petroleum contaminants. SSIE No.: GZ-25379 R-120-74 OIL POLLUTION CONTROL - SPECIAL TECHNIQUES - BACTERIOLOGICAL DEGRADATION OF OIL SLICKS Principal Investigator: Unknown Performing Organization: U. S. Department of Transportation, Coast Guard, Washington, District of Columbia Supporting Agency: U. S. Department of Transportation, Coast Guard Period: 7/73 to 6/74 Funds: Unknown Special bacteria are being developed to accelerate material degra- dation of oil spills. Cleanup SSIE No.: GZF-55 172 ------- R-121-74 STUDY OF ARCTIC OIL BIODEGRADATION Principal Investigator: Unknown Performing Organization: University of Alaska, Institute of Marine, Sciences, College, Alaska Supporting Agency: U. S. Department of Transportation, Coast Guard Period: 7/73 to 6/74 Funds: Unknown A study is being conducted to determine if in Arctic waters bio- degradation is a factor in the eventual elimination or reduction of hydrocarbons. Cleanup SSIE No.: GZ-36326-1 R-122-74 STREAM POLLUTION Principal Investigator: Warren, C. E. Performing Organization: Oregon State University, Agricultural Experiment Station, Corvallis, Oregon Supporting Agency: Oregon State Government, #0028633, ORE00030 Period: 7/73 to 6/74 Funds: Unknown The project proposes to examine the influence which environmental changes have on fish and other inland water organisms, Studies on the flavor quality of edible marine organisms after oil waste discharge indicated little or no effect on the marine organisms exposed. Economic SSIE No.: GY-28633-1 R-123-74 MONITORING OF MARINE POLLUTION PROBLEM Principal Investigator: Westman, W. E. Performing Organization: University of Queensland, St. Lucia, Queensland, Australia Supporting Agency: University of Queensland Period: 7/72 to 6/73 Funds: Unknown In the first phase the results of offshore development in terms of potential ecological problems are considered. In the second phase local pollution monitoring, in particular biological monitoring is being studied for possible statewide application. General 173 ------- SSIE No.: AN-714 2. PHYSICAL R-124-74 MEASUREMENT AND MOLECULAR INTERPRETATION OF SURFACE SHEAR VISCOSITY Principal Investigator: Goodrich, F. C. Specialty: Chemistry Performing Organization: Clarkson College of Technology, School of Arts, Potsdam, New York Supporting Agency: U. S. National Science Foundation, Division of Mathematics and Physical Sciences, GP-29612AI1 Period: 5/73 to 4/74 Funds: $20,500 The relationship between surface viscosity and the size, shape, and the conformation of molecules adsorbed at liquid/air and liquid/liquid interfaces will be investigated using an original design viscometer. SSIE No.: GSP-8997 R-125-74 UTILIZATION OF A TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT OF OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF OIL AND GAS OPERATIONS Principal Investigator: Kash, D. E. and I. L. White Specialty: Political Science Performing Organization: University of Oklahoma, Graduate School, Norman, Oklahoma Supporting Agency: U. S. National Science Foundation Research Applications Direct #61-29942 A#3 Period: 12/73 to 9/74 Funds: $38,600 A utilization plan will be implemented for the work "A Technology Assessment of Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Operations." SSIE No.: GSQ-31-2 R-l26-74 PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF CRUDE OIL SPILLS ON NORTHERN TERRAINS Principal Investigator: MacKay, D., M. E. Charles, and C. R. Phillips Specialty: Chemical Engineering Performing Organization: University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario Canada Supporting Agency: Canadian Government, Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development Period: 7/73 to 6/74 Funds: $60,000 174 ------- A study to predict the physical effects of crude oil spills on Mackenzie Valley terrain is being conducted. SSIE No.: AR-826 R-l27-74 A STUDY OF THE HYDROGRAPHY AND WIND-INDUCED CURRENTS IN EASTERN PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND Principal Investigator: Muench, R. Performing Organization: University of Alaska, Institute of Marine Sciences, College, Alaska Supporting Agency: U. S. Department of Commerce Period: 9/72 to 8/73 Funds: $51,600 The project includes the study of oceanographic processes, such as circulation and mixing of the water column, in order to provide information in predicting the effects of possible oil spillage in Prince William Sound. Maximum environmental protection measures are hoped to be provided from the information obtained. SSIE No.: GBP-1019 R-l28-74 ANALYTICAL PHYSICAL MODE Principal Investigator: White, F. M. Specialty: Ocean Engineering Performing Organization: University of Rhode Island, School of Engineering, Kingston, Rhode Island Supporting Agency: U. S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Sea Grant Office, #2-35190 Period: 7/72 to 6/73 Funds: $21,935 A mathematical computer model is being developed and verified for Narragansett Bay. Spatial and temporal variations of physical characteristics will be able to be predicted. SSIE No.: GBP-49-2 175 ------- 3. CHEMICAL R-l29-74 ENZYMATIC REMOVAL OF OIL SLICKS Principal Investigator: Gholson, R. K. and P. E. Guire Specialty: Biochemistry Performing Organization: Oklahoma State University, Agricultural Experiment Station, Stillwater, Oklahoma Supporting Agency: Oklahoma State Government #0058543, OKL01483 Period: 7/72 to 6/73 Funds: Unknown Controlled natural chemical processes are being developed to remove oil from the water's surface. Cleanup SSIE No.: GY-58543-1 176 ------- 4. ECONOMIC R-130-74 SEA COAST PLANNING PROJECT Principal Investigator: Hetrick, C., P. G. Mikolaj, W. D. Morgan, D. Gold, R. Deacon, and J. Sonquist Performing Organization: University of California, School of Letters, Santa Barbara, California Supporting Agency: U. S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Sea Grant Office #2-35208 Period: 9/72 to 8/73 Funds: $51,482 Basic data, plan formulation and decision procedures are being provided to assist Santa Barbara County in the development of the County's sea coast. The project includes evaluating the impact of beach pollution on coastline development, with particular reference to natural oil seeps and oil pollution. Biological SSIE No.: GBP-1135 R-131-74 OCEAN UTILIZATION AND COASTAL ZONE DEVELOPMENT Principal Investigator: Keil,A. Specialty: Ocean Engineering Performing Organization: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, School of Engineering, Cambridge, Massachusetts Supporting Agency: U. S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Sea Grant Office, #710157, 0241333000 Period: 7/72 to 6/73 Funds: $24,700 An analytical cost/benefit framework will be constructed in order to examine the policy options available to the New England states regarding offshore petroleum development. SSIE No.: GBP-721 177 ------- 5. GENERAL R-l32-74 OIL SPILLS IN THE ARCTIC Principal Investigator: Feingold, A. Specialty: Mechanical Engineering Performing Organization: University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Supporting Agency: U. S. Department of Commerce, Maritime Administration, #025684 Period: 7/72 to 6/73 Funds: Unknown The possible consequences of an oil spill in the Arctic due to structural failure of a pipeline is being studied. Study findings will provide input for formulation of regulation regarding pipeline construction and operation under Arctic conditions. Design and Engineering SSIE No.: GBM-89 R-l33-74 NATURAL OIL SEEPAGE IN THE SANTA BARBARA CHANNEL - PHYSICOCHEMICAL ASPECTS Principal Investigator: Mikolaj, P. G. Performing Organization: University of California, School of Engineering, Santa Barbara, California Supporting Agency: U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Sea Grant Office, #2-35208 Period: 9/72 to 8/73 Funds: $19,030 Physical, chemical and environmental factors which are related to shoreline contamination from natural oil seeps in the Santa Barbara Channel are being examined. The data are being used to evaluate potential control measures and to identify heavily affected coastal areas. Physical, Chemical SSIE No.: GBP-1136 178 ------- OIL POLLUTION PREVENTION 1. DESIGN AND ENGINEERING R-l34-74 CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISION OF THE OIL AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SYSTEMS CONTROL TEST BASIN Principal Investigator: Cipriano, ,P. Performing Organization: Engineers Incorporated, Newark, New Jersey Supporting Agency: U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Research and Development, #68-01-0198, 72P21137 Period: 7/73 to 6/74 Funds: Unknown The contract is for on-site construction supervision and inspection of the oil and hazardous materials systems control basin, Edison Water Quality Lab., New Jersey. SSIE No.: AO-21137-1 R-l35-74 OIL SPILL DETECTOR DEVELOPMENT Principal Investigator: Unknown Performing Organization: Northeast Utilities Service Co., Hartford, Connecticut Period: 1/73 to 12/73 Funds: $27,200 A program is proposed to develop a dockside water monitoring system at electric generating stations. The system will automatically provide surveillance for fuel oil transfers and shut down the operation to minimize spillage in case of accident. SSIE No.: AS-840 179 ------- 2. OIL RECOVERY AND HANDLING TECHNIQUES R-136-74 BAY WATCH Principal Investigator: Brown, G. and T. Kowalski Performing Organization: University of Rhode Island, School of Engineering, Kingston, Rhode Island Supporting Agency: U. S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration, Sea Grant Office, 12-35190 Period: 7/72 to 6/73 Funds: Unknown The project includes conducting experimental programs to obtain necessary data for the development of an oil spill contingency plan for Narragansett Bay. SSIE No.: GBP-1048 R-l37-74 MARAD OILY WASTE STUDY 2-36202 Principal Investigator: Fruh, S. M. and R. R. Bertrand Performing Organization: Esso Research & Engineering Co., Linden, New Jersey Supporting Agency: Frederic R. Harris, Inc. Period: 7/73 to 6/74 Funds: Unknown Different shoreside systems for receiving oily ship-wastewaters were designed based upon different discharge criteria. Several types of oil-water separators were studied and nine port complexes analyzed. SSIE No.: AQ-880 R-l38-74 DEVELOPMENT OF A CONTINUOUS REGENERATIVE MOVING BED TO REMOVE OIL FROM OIL-WATER SUSPENSIONS Principal Investigator: Fruman, D. and A. Gollan Performing Organization: Hydronautics Incorporated, Laurel, Maryland Supporting Agency: U. S. Department of Commerce, Maritime Administration, #007607 Period: 7/72 to 6/73 Bunds: $320,000 180 ------- In an earlier phase of this study, polymethane foam was found to be an effective agent for separating oil from ship bilge and ballast waters. A prototype separator will be laboratory and field tested. SSIE No.: GBM-83 R-l39-74 REMOVAL OF OIL FROM AQUEOUS WASTES BY FLOTATION Principal Investigator: Goren, S. L. Specialty: Chemical Engineering Performing Organization: University of California, School of Engineering, Berkeley, California Supporting Agency: U. S. Department of the Interior, Office of Water Resources Research, IA-034-CAL Period: 7/73 to 6/74 Funds: Unknown The project's objective is to conduct experimental studies on air flotation as a means of removing emulsified oils from aqueous waste. SSIE No.: GUW-1939-3 R-l40-74 OIL WATER SEPARATION DEVICE Principal Investigator: Graham, D. J. Performing Organization: TRW Incorporated, Redondo Beach, California Supporting Agency: U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Water Programs, 1019694 Period: 7/72 to 6/73 Funds: Unknown The research objective is to complete the development of a surface tension oil-water recovery device which separates oil from the surface of seawater. Further testing of possible oil collection rates and performance of the system under simulated conditions is to be conducted. Cleanup SSIE No.: GMA-844-1 181 ------- R-141-74 OIL RECOVERY SYSTEM. HIGH SEAS SLICK RECOVERY SYSTEM PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT OF MARINE OIL SPILL SYSTEM Principal Investigator: McGrew, J. L. Performing Organization: Martin Marietta Corporation, Denver, Colorado Supporting Agency: U. S. Department of Transportation, Coast Guard, #012117 Period: 7/72 to 6/73 Funds: $7,004 Research is being conducted to develop oil slick recovery equipment for use with oil slick containment devices. Containment SSIE No.: GZ 12117 R-l42-74 OIL CONTAMINATED WATER RECYCLING SYSTEM Principal Investigator: Overfield, J. L. Performing Organization: Pollution Abatement Research, Dallas, Texas Supporting Agency: U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Research and Development, 68-03-0214 Period: 7/72 to 6/73 Funds: $89,874 An oil-water-solids separator system that uses a chemically assisted backwashable coalescer and a chemically assisted backwash solids treater will be designed and fabricated. The system operation will be demonstrated on a pilot scale. SSIE No.: GMA-1655 R-l43-74 NAVAL VEHICLE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION: HYDRODYNAMICS OF SEPARATION PROCESSES IN FLEET WATER TREATMENT Principal Investigator: Probstein, R. F. Specialty: Mechanical Engineering Performing Organization: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts Supporting Agency: U. S. Department of Defense, Navy DN223056, N00014-67-A-0204-0057 Period: 7/73 to 6/74 Funds: $60,000 182 ------- The Interactions between liquid-liquid and liquid-solid in flowing systems will be examined as it applies to the separation of foreign substances (including oil) from waste water aboard Navy ships. SSIE No.: GQN-223056-1 R-l44-74 FLAME SPREAD OVER LIQUID FUEL Principal Investigator: Torrance, K. E. Specialty: Thermal Engineering Performing Organization: Cornell University, School of Engineering, Ithaca, New York Supporting Agency: U. S. National Science Foundation, Division of Advanced Technological Applications, #61-31894X1 Period: 11/72 to 10/73 Funds: $31,700 A quantitative determination of the range of parameters which will allow a flame to spread over the surface of a liquid fuel is being made. Such studies will be useful in predicting the safe storage and handling ranges for liquid fuels. SSIE No.: GSQ-116-1 R-145-74 OIL RECOVERY SYSTEMS. MARINE ENVIRONMENT OIL SPILL RECOVERY (PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT) Principal Investigator: Trimble, L. Performing Organization: Lockheed Missiles & Space Co., Sunnyvale, California Supporting Agency: U. S. Department of Transportation, Coast Guard Period: 7/72 to 6/73 Funds: $537 A design for a 2000 gallon per minute oil recovery system is being developed to be used under severe ocean conditions. Cleanup SSIE No.: GZ-24713 183 ------- R-l46-74 FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR OIL WATER SEPARATION (COALESCING PLATES AND PACKS CONCEPT) Principal Investigator: Unknown Performing Organization: General Electric Company, Philadelphia. Pennsylvania Supporting Agency: U. S. Department of Transportation, Coast Guard Period: 7/72 to 6/73 Funds: $46,147 The feasibility of using a unique concept oil-water separator is being evaluated. SSIE No.: GZ-38159 R-l47-74 FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR TURBINE DRIVEN CENTRIFUGE CONCEPTS FOR OIL WATER SEPARATION Principal Investigator: Unknown Performing Organization: Foster Miller Associates, Inc., Waltham, Massachusetts Supporting Agency: U. S. Department of Transportation, Coast Guard Period: 7/73 to 6/74 Funds: $142,000 Feasibility tests are to be conducted on oil-water separators based on unique concepts. SSIE No.: GZ-25443-1 R-l48-74 FLOTATION SYSTEM USING ELECTROCHEMICALLY GENERATED GAS BUBBLES Principal Investigator: Unknown Performing Organization: Lockheed Aircraft Service Co., Ontario, California Supporting Agency: U.S. Department of Transportation, Coast Guard Period: 7/73 to 6/74 Funds: Unknown The flotation system concept for oil-water separation for use in shipboard applications will be evaluated. SSIE No.: GZF-36 184 ------- R-149-74 FREE VORTEX OIL RECOVERY SYSTEM Principal Investigator: Unknown Performing Organization: Scientific Associates, Inc., Santa Monica, California Supporting Agency: U. S. Department of Transportation, Coast , Guard Period: 7/73 to 6/74 Funds: Unknown A two-foot diameter free vortex oil recovery unit is being constructed and will be operated in order to define the physical performance characteristics necessary in a fullscale prototype. Cleanup SSIE No.: GZF-39 R-l50-74 HYDROPHYLLIC MEMBRANE CONCEPT '; Principal Investigator: Unknown Performing Organization: Gulf General Atomic, Inc., San Diego, California Supporting Agency: U. S. Department of Transportation, Coast Guard Period: 7/73 to 6/74 Funds: Unknown The hydrophyllic membrane concept for oil-water separation for use in shipboard applications will be evaluated. SSIE No.: GZF-35 R-151-74 OIL RECOVERY SYSTEMS-OIL RECOVERY AND STORAGE TANKSHIP Principal Investigator: Unknown Performing Organization: U. S. Department of Transportation, Coast Guard, Washington, D. C. Supporting Agency: U. S. Department of Transportation, Coast Guard Period: 7/73 to 6/74 Funds: Unknown The project objective is to determine the future advantages of a large capacity oil recovery ship to recover, separate, and store oil at sea. Cleanup SSIE No.: GZ-12126-1 185 ------- R-l52-74 OIL RECOVERY SYSTEM-OIL STORAGE UNITS FOR USE WITH HIGH SEAS OIL RECOVERY SYSTEM Principal Investigator: Unknown Performing Organization: U. S. Department of Transportation, Coast Guard, Washington, D. C. Supporting Agency: U. S. Department of Transportation, Coast Guard Period: 7/73 to 6/74 Funds: Unknown Optimum methods for storage of recovered oil at sea are being determined. Cleanup SSIENo.: GZ-12125-1 R-l53-74 PARTICLE VACUUM ACCELERATED GRAVITY CONCEPT Principal Investigator: Unknown Performing Organization: Mechanics Research, Inc., Los Angeles, California Supporting Agency: U. S. Department of Transportation, Coast Guard Period: 7/73 to 6/74 Funds: Unknown The concept of partial vacuum accelerated gravity for oil-water separation for use in shipboard applications will be evaluated. SSIE No.: GZF-34 R-l54-74 PROTOTYPE OIL RECOVERY SYSTEM FOR USE ON THE HIGH SEAS, PHASE II/ LOCKHEED Principal Investigator: Unknown Performing Organization: Lockheed Missile & Space Co., Sunnyvalei California Supporting Agency: U. S. Department of Transportation, Coast Guard Period: 7/73 to 6/74 Funds: $20,286 In order to formulate structural criteria to be used in the design of pontoons in an oil recovery system, a loads analysis will be performed to determine the nature and magnitude of forces imposed. Cleanup SSIE No.: GZF-18-1 186 ------- R-155-74 PROTOTYPE OIL RECOVERY SYSTEM FOR USE ON THE HIGH SEAS, PHASE 11/ OCEAN SYSTEMS, INC. Principal Investigator: Unknown Performing Organization: Ocean Systems, Inc., Herndon, Virginia Supporting Agency: U. S. Department of Transportation, Coast Guard Period: 7/73 to 6/74 Funds: $15,221 Experimental and calculated modifications are to be made on the weir of a prototype oil recovery system. Cleanup SSIE No.: GZ-25419-1 R-l56-74 ULTRAFILTRATION CONCEPT Principal Investigator: Unknown Performing Organization: Abcor, Inc., Cambridge, Massachusetts Supporting Agency: U. S. Department of Transportation, Coast Guard Period: 7/73 to 6/74 Funds: Unknown The ultrafiltration concept for oil-water separation for use in shipboard applications will be evaluated. SSIE No.: GZF-38 R-l57-74 VORTEX CONCEPT Principal Investigator: Unknown Performing Organization: United Aircraft Corporation, Hartford, Connecticut Supporting Agency: U. S. Department of Transportation, Coast Guard Period: 7/72 to 6/73 Funds: $6,424 The feasibility of unique concepts for oil-water separation are to be evaluated. SSIE No.: GZ-25445 187 ------- 3. RESEARCH R-l58-74 JOINT EPA-API COAST GUARD CONFERENCE OF PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF OIL SPILLS Principal Investigator: Gould, J. R. Performing Organization: American Petroleum Institute, Washington, D. C. Supporting Agency: U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Research and Development, #800597, 72P15971 Period: 7/73 to 6/74 Funds: Unknown At a three day conference in Washington, D. C., the current state of oil pollution research, including oil spill prevention, oil pickup disposal, and oil spill effects will be presented. SSIE No.: GMA-1666-1 R-l59-74 WATER QUALITY STUDY OF MONTAUK HARBOR, LONG ISLAND, NEW YORK, USING A HYDRAULIC MODEL : Principal Investigator: Hunt, J. P. and T. Omholt Performing Organization: New York Ocean Science Laboratory, Montauk, New York Supporting Agency: New York Ocean Science Laboratory Period: 7/72 to 6/73 Funds: Unknown Velocity patterns and dispersion and diffusion of foreign substances (including petroleum products) are being studied on a distorted model of Montauk Harbor in order to help predict the results of future harbor-related activities and developments. SSIE No.: AL-984 R-160-74 FATE OF OIL IN A WATER ENVIRONMENT—A REVIEW, EVALUATION AND BIBLIOGRAPHY OF LITERATURE Principal Investigator: Kolpack, R. L. Performing Organization: University of Southern California Graduate School, Los Angeles, California Supporting Agency: American Petroleum Institute Period: 7/73 to 6/74 Funds: $100,000 A literature review was compiled concerning the area of oil transport in a water environment. The study was mainly concerned with aquatic parameters in reservoirs. SSIE No.: PAP-61 188 ------- R-161-74 POLLUTION CONTROL AND PREVENTION PROGRAM Principal Investigator: Seelinger, J. N. Performing Organization: Esso Research and Engineering Co., Linden, New Jersey Supporting Agency: U.S. Department of Commerce, Maritime Admin- istration, #007601 Period: 7/72 to 6/73 Funds: $245,000 A broad spectrum cooperative program, jointly funded, will study pollution control and prevention devices and systems. Design and Engineering SSIE No.: GBM-88 R-l62-74 STATE-OF-THE-ART EVALUATION ON PETROLEUM AND COAL WASTES Principal Investigator: Streebin, L. Performing Organization: University of Oklahoma, Research Institute, Norman, Oklahoma Supporting Agency: U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Research & Development, #12050 DKF Period: 7/72 to 6/73 Funds: $14,297 Pollution problems, abatement procedures and control techniques of the petroleum and coal industries were studied. Results of field studies of three refineries were included. SSIE No.: GMA-1584 R-l63-74 SURFACE WATER MOVEMENTS IN NEW YORK HARBOR Principal Investigator: Tyler, J. Performing Organization: Long Island University, Graduate School, Greenvale, New York Supporting Agency: U. S. Department of Transportation, Coast Guard Period: 7/73 to 6/74 Funds: Unknown The multipurpose project engages in the review and compilation of information on water movements and geographical limits of the New York Harbor for purposes of oil pollution transport control. SSIE No.: GZF-28 189 ------- R-l64-74 STUDY TO IDENTIFY SUPPORT SYSTEMS TO DELIVER AND MAINTAIN OIL RECOVERY SYSTEMS AND DISPOSAL OF RECOVERED OIL Principal Investigator: Unknown Performing Organization: Battelle Memorial Institute, Columbus, Ohio Supporting Agency: U. S. Department of Transportation, Coast Guard Period: 7/72 to 6/73 Funds: $253,107 The multipurpose project includes assistance in research and development in the areas of marine safety and pollution prevention and control. SSIE No.: GZF-67 190 ------- E. LEGAL ASPECTS OF OIL POLLUTION R-l65-74 FIELD DETECTION AND DAMAGE ASSESSMENT MANUAL Principal Investigator: MacArthur, D. M. Performing Organization: Enviro Control, Inc., Rockville, Maryland Supporting Agency: U. S. Environmental Agency, Office of Research & Development, #68-01-0113, 72P19533 Period: 7/73 to 6/74 Funds: Unknown A handbook is to be produced which will include procedures and techniques legally and technically defensible for assessing damages to aquatic systems as a result of oil discharges and other dangerous materials. SSIE No.: GMA-950-2 191 ------- IV. PATENTS A. UNITED STATES PATENTS P-001-74 CONTAINING AND REMOVING OIL SPILLS ON WATER Alquist, H. E. and R. T. Werkman U. S. Patent No. 3,770,627. No illustration. A coherent mass for containing spilled oil is made from a thermoplastic, organic polymer that floats on oil. The polymer is fused by igniting with an inflammable substance. The coherent mass is then skimmed from the surface of the water. Citation Source: Water Resources Abstracts 7. 1974. Entry # 15-022 P-002-74 SAFETY DEVICE AGAINST LEAKAGE FROM SHIPS, ESPECIALLY TANKERS Backstrom, A. L. U. S. Patent No. 3,785,321 This safety device consists of a flexible shield within the inner side of the hull. The narrow space is filled with water and in case of collision the shield water assumes the level of the surrounding sea. The shield space can also be filled with the liquid product and in case of collision the spillage will be minimal. Citation Source: Selected Water Resources Abstracts 7(14). 1974. Entry # 56 W74-07205 3,785,321 SAFETY DEVICE AGAINST LEAKAGE FROM SHIPS, ESPECIALLY TANKERS Arne L. Backstrom, Stockholm, Sweden, assignor to Svenska Entreprenad AB Sentab, Stockholm, Sweden Filed Nov. 18,1971.Ser.No. 199,998 Claims priority, application Sweden, Nov. 23, 1970, 15866/70 Int. Cl. B63b25//2 U.S. Cl. 114-74 R 6 Claims 3~=^ *f%^£3'$™ 192 ------- P-003-74 AN APPARATUS FOR SEPARATING OIL AND SOLIDS FROM WATER Barra, F. J. and K. R. Murrell U. S. Patent No. 3,784,010 Oil and water are separated in a closed vessel with several internal partitions and filler beds. Citation Source: Selected Water Resources Abstracts 7(14). 1974. Entry # 5D 7-W74-07202 3,784,010 APPARATUS FOR SEPARATING OIL AND SOLIDS FROM WATER Frank J. Barra, Midwest City, Okla., and Kenneth R. Murrell, Odessa, Tex., assignors to Black, Sivalls & Bryson, Inc., Oklahoma City, Okla. Filed Aug. 23,1972, Ser. No. 283,180 Int. Cl. BO Id 23/26 ILS.CI. 210—114 5 Claims 193 ------- P-004-74 METHOD OF AND APPARATUS FOR THE RECOVERY OF OIL FROM WATER Bunn, C. 0. U. S. Patent No. 3,783,129 A bed of finely divided coal and polyethylene matrix is carried by a conveyor through a recovery vessel sump. In the sump is spilled oil and water. Distillation equipment aboard the vessel separates the oil from the matrix. Citation Source: Selected Water Resources Abstracts 7(14). 1974. Entry # 56 W74-07201 3,783,129 METHOD OF AND APPARATUS FOR THE RECOVERY OF OIL FROM WATER Clinton O. Bunn, Denver, Colo., assignor to Col-Mont Corporation, Butte, Mont. Filed Mar. 4,1971, Ser. No. 121,000 Int. CI. E02b 15/04 VJS. a. 210-r30 17 Claims CLEAN WATER OUT< C -V0' * sol 5! 194 ------- P-005-74 REMOVING OIL AND OTHER ORGANIC CONTAMINANTS FROM WATER Bunn, C. 0. U. S. Patent No. 3,798,158 A reusable sorbent for oil and organic contaminants of water is made from -200 mesh or finer carbonaceous material and powdered plastic such as polyethylene. Citation Source: Chemical Abstracts 81(2). 1974. Entry # 6130m 3,798,158 PROCESS FOR REMOVING OIL AND OTHER ORGANIC CONTAMINANTS FROM WATER Clinton O. Dunn, Denver, Colo., assignor to Col-Mont Corporation, Butte, Mont. Filed May 26,1971, Ser. No. 146,985 Int. Cl. BOld 15/06; C02b 1/14 U.S. a. 210—33 12 Claims -CONTAMINATED WATER IN -CARBONACEOUS POWDER IN if Jj^n^4^ r [T-^i \ T ^ fl it -I il fi II I I ^^i /*^ -fr* 100 Ui— P-006-74 OIL SLICK DISPERSANT Canevari, G. P. U. S. Patent No. 3,793,218. No illustration. A nontoxic, biodegradable dispersant for oil slicks has been developed compounded with mixtures of CIQ^O aliphatic carboxylic acids or their sorbitan monoesters, sorbitan mono- acylates, polyoxyalkylene adducts of the sorbitan monoesters, and dialkyl sulfosuccinate salts. Citation Source: Chemical Abstracts 81(4). 1974. Entry # 16484u 195 ------- P-007-74 METHOD FOR THE ELIMINATION AND POSSIBLE RECOVERY OF THE FLOATING POLLUTING SUBSTANCES, MINERAL OILS IN PARTICULAR, FROM SHEETS OF WATER AND BOAT FITTED TO THIS AIM. deAngel.is, A. L. U. S. Patent No. 3,788,481 A boat with wind or wave sheltered chambers that open to the sea has been designed for oil-water separation. The oil-water mixture is picked up in the chambers by submerged funnels and then pumped to tanks for separation by decanting. Citation Source: Selected Water Resource Abstracts 7(H). 1974. Entry I5G W74-07220 3,788,481 METHOD FOR THE ELIMINATION AND POSSIBLE RECOVERY OF THE FLOATING POLLUTING SUBSTANCES, MINERAL OILS IN PARTICULAR, FROM SHEETS OF WATER AND BOAT FITTED TO THIS AIM Andrea Lucio deAngelis, via F. I li Coda 37/1, Geneva, Italy Filed June 10,1971,Ser.No. 151,878 Claims priority, application Italy, June 11,1970,25830/70 Int. Cl.E02b/ 5104 U.S.CI. 210-242 5 Claims P-008-74 OIL-WATER SEPARATION Hargis, R. E. and D. 0. Bartley U. S. Patent No. 3,799,872. No illustration. Oil was separated from water by contact with a paraffinic solvent and a compounded surfactant. Citation Source: Chemical Abstracts 81(4). 1974. Entry # 16518h 196 ------- P-009-74 METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COLLECTING A FLOATING LIQUID Kirk, W. P. and D. W. Reynolds U. S. Patent No. 3,788,079 A membrane sheet with a weighted periphery is described that can be rapidly placed over spilled oil or unwanted liquid floating on water. Radial inward movement of the membrane and further sinking of the periphery concentrate the unwanted liquid where it may be pumped off. Citation Source: Selected Water Resources Abstracts 7(14). 1974. Entry I 56 W74-07215 3,788,079 METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COLLECTING A FLOATING LIQUID William P. Kirk, 22 Glenhaven Cir., Saco, and Dwighi W. Reynolds, RFD 1, Box 49, Pownal, both of Maine Filed May 26,1972, Ser. No. 257,413 Int. CI.E02b; 5104 U.S. Cl. 61-IF 13 Claims P-010-74 CONTAINING AND REMOVING OIL SPILLS ON WATER Pitchford, A. C. U. S. Patent No. 3,785,972. No illustration. Oil is removed from the surface of the water by applying a mixture of wax and a volatile, inflammable substance. The mixture is ignited, the wax fuses, and the solidified mass is then picked up. Citation Source: Selected Water Resources Abstracts 7(14). 1974. Entry # 5G W74-07208 197 ------- P-011-74 OIL RECLAIMING DEVICE FOR REMOVING OIL FROM THE SURFACE OF WATER Smith, R. P., Jr. U. S. Patent No. 3,785,496 Oil slicks are removed from the surface of the water with two booms which form a V with an oil receiving sump at the apex. A paddle wheel at the open end of the V concentrates the oil in the V. Citation Source: Selected Water Resources Abstracts 7(14). 1974. Entry # 5G W74-07206 3,785,496 OIL RECLAIMING DEVICE FOR REMOVING OIL FROM THE SURFACE OF WATER Raymond Peter Smith, Jr., South Williamsport, Pa., assignor to Craftmaster, Inc., Williamsport, Pa. Filed July 28, 1972, Ser. No. 276,000 Int. Cl. E02b 15104 U.S.CI. 2 10-242 5 Claims P-012-74 METHOD OF REMOVING OIL SPILLS Teng, J., J. M. Lucas, and R. E. Pyler U. S. Patent No. 3,788,984. No illustration. A carbohydrate fatty acid ester (preferably cellulose acetate) in powder, fibrous, or granule form is applied to spilled oil on water. After picking the absorbent material back up, as much as 95% of the oil can be recovered. Citation Source: Selected Water Resources Abstracts 7(14). 1974. Entry # 5G W74-07222 198 ------- P-013-74 APPARATUS FOR REMOVING SURFACE POLLUTANTS FROM WATER AND OTHER LIQUIDS Valibouse, B. and J. Pichon U. S. Patent No. 3,789,988 Oil is separated from water by pumping the mixture through a tangential inlet into a cyclone chamber. The oil is concentrated in the resulting whirlpool and drained. Citation Source: Selected Water Resources Abstracts 7(14). 1974. Entry # 5G W74-07223 3,789,988 APPARATUS FOR REMOVING SURFACE POLLUTANTS FROM WATER AND OTHER LIQUIDS Bernard Valibouse, Grenoble, and Jacques Pichon, Saint Mar- lin-d'Heres, both of France, assignors to Societe Grenobloise d'Etudes et d'Applicalions Hydrauliques (Sogreah), Greno- ble (Isere), France Continuation-in-part of Ser. No. 185,719, Oct. 1, 1971, abandoned. This application Mar. 14, 1973, Ser. No. 341,070 Claims priority, application France, Nov. 6, 1972, 7239209; Oct. 2, 1970,7036478 Int. Cl. E02b/ 5/04 U.S.CI. 210—242 12 Claims 199 ------- B. FOREIGN PATENTS P-014-74 OIL POLLUTANT CONFINING AND RECOVERY Bennetti J. A. and H. Welsh British Patent 1,344,564 A pair of booms which assume a V-shape when towed by two tugs is constructed of an oleophilic mesh. Water flows through the sur- face and subsurface portions of the mesh boom and the oil is entrained and funneled to the bottom of the V for recovery. Citation Source: Chemical Abstracts 81(2). 1974. Entry # 6144u P-015-74 MINERAL OIL DISPOSAL Fujii, C. and M. Fukuda Japanese Kokai (unexamined patent application) 73 92,288 An organic filler containing granulated foamed polystyrene acts as an oil absorber, after which it conglomerates and sinks to the bottom. Citation Source: Chemical Abstracts 81(4). 1974. Entry # 16252h P-016-74 REMOVAL OF OIL FROM WASTE WATER Janusch, A., W. Joven, and R. Hanke German Offenlegungsschriften (unexamined patent application) 2,345,353 An oil-water emulsion is separated by first adjusting the pH to 6.0 and then passing it through parallel electrolytic cells containing vertical electrodes and a pulsating current. Citation Source: Chemical Abstracts 81(2). 1974. Entry I 611If 200 ------- P-017-74 FILTER FOR OIL REMOVAL FOR WASTE WATER Jerbo, T. N. A. and I. H. B. Larsson German Offenlegungsschriften (unexamined patent application) 2,335,689 A filter device used for waste water containing small amounts (<10ppm) of oil is composed of a cylinder packed with bundles of oleophilic polymer coated glass fibers. Citation Source: Chemical Abstracts 81(2). 1974. Entry # 6107J P-018-74 ADSORBENT FOR REMOVING OIL SPILLS FROM WATER Kunii, S. and T. Asahara Japanese Kokai (unexamined patent applications) 74 05,894 An adsorbent for oil on water is made from a powdered or granular electronegative material that has been treated with a surfactant and then rendered hydrophobic and oleophilic. Citation Source: Chemical Abstracts 81(2). 1974. Entry # 6128s P-019-74 AUTOMATICALLY CONTROLLED OIL SEPARATOR Loosli, F. and S. Schaller Swiss Patent 542,154 As an oil-water mixture in a cylindrical tank separates, sensor probes at different levels cause the oil and water to be drawn off automatically through different valves. Citation Source: Chemical Abstracts 80(26). 1974. Entry I 148918c P-020-74 TREATING AN OIL-POLLUTED WASTE WATER Matsumoto, M. and K. Yoshioka Japanese Patent 73 39,073 201 ------- An aqueous solution of a polypeptide and an aqueous solution of a metal compound are added to oil-polluted waste-water. The resulting reaction causes the oil to float to the surface where it can be removed. Citation Source: Chemical Abstracts 80(26). 1974. Entry # 148933d P-021-74 OIL-SPILL ADSORBENT CONTAINING ZEOLITE AND PEARLJTE Miki, K., R. Oyama, and H. Kitagawa Japanese Kokai (unexamined patent application) 74 07,184 A floating, pelletized oil adsorbent is made from activated natural zeolite, floatable pearlite, and a weak acid or an organic foaming agent. After binding and pelletizing, it is treated to render it hydrophobic and oleophilic. Citation Source: Chemical Abstracts 81(2). 1974. Entry # 6126q P-022-74 QUANTITATIVE DETERMINATION OF PETROLEUM AND ITS PRODUCTS IN WASTE WATERS Molochnyi, V. B., R. M. Nigmatullin, R. S. Sagdeev, and A. A. Samsonov U.S.S.R. Patent 390,424 Waste water is treated with a water miscible organic solvent and the amount of petroleum and its products are determined by photo- metric measurements. Citation Source: Chemical Abstracts 81(2). 1974- Entry # 6092a P-023-74 PURIFICATION OF OIL-CONTAINING WASTE WATER Murata, N. and T. Yagi Japanese Kokai (unexamined patent application) 74 05,884 An emulsifier of oil and water is treated with a mixture of halides of alkaline earth metals, powdered hydrophobic inorganic 202 ------- materials, and optionally corrosion inhibitors. After aqitation the mixture is filtered. Citation Source: Chemical Abstracts 81(2). 1974. Entry # 6127r P-024-74 HYDROPHOBIC, OLEOPHILIC CELLULOSIC FIBERS Orth, G. 0., Jr. South African Patent 72 04,876 Sorbent fiberboards manufactured from cellulosic, oleophilic materials, e.g. waxes, can sorb motor oil from a water surface. Citation Source: Chemical Abstracts 80(26). 1974. Entry # 147137k P-025-74 EMULSIFYING AND DISPERSING OIL SLICKS ON WATER Parkinson, A. and R. W. Tomlinson British Patent 1,342,591 A combination of solvents is compounded in such a way that when sprayed on Kuwait crude oil floating on water and then agitated, a fine emulsion is produced. The solvents are considered to be less toxic to marine life than synthetic detergents. Citation Source: Chemical Abstracts 80(26). 1974. Entry # 148935f P-026-74 EMULSIFYING AND DISPERSING OIL SLICKS ON WATER Parkinson, A. and R. W. Tomlinson British Patent 1,343,401 Permanent oil-water emulsions can be formed with an oil soluble- water insoluble emulsifying compound. The compound is considered to be less toxic to marine life than other detergents. Citation Source: Chemical Abstracts 80(26). 1974. Entry # 148936g 203 ------- P-027-74 OIL ADSORBING FILTER CONTAINING ATACTIC POLYPROPYLENE Suzuki, K. and H. Kobayashi Japanese Patent 73 36,839 Oil-adsorbing filter material is made by thermally decomposing four different portions of polypropylene at different temperatures and by adding bone meal or chips. Citation Source: Chemical Abstracts 81(2). 1974. Entry # 4598w P-028-74 REMOVAL OF OILS FROM WASTE WATER BY AERATION IN THE PRESENCE OF CATALYST AND ABSORPTIVE FILTRATION Takado, 0. Japanese Kokai (unexamined patent application) 73 95,370 In the presence of a catalyst, waste water containing lubricating or vegetable oil is aerated. The resulting suspended solids are then removed by adsorptive filtration. The process removes approximately 99% of the oil from the water. Citation Source: Chemical Abstracts 80(26). 1974. Entry # 1489222 P-029-74 OIL ABSORBER Yoshida, K. Japanese Kokai (unexamined patent application) 73 102,079 Short cellulose fibers are treated with an oleophilic substance and a cationic surfactant and then dried to make an oil absorbent material. Citation Source: Chemical Abstracts 81(2). 1974. Entry # 6142s 204 ------- TOPIC CROSS REFERENCE Remote Sensing: C-1U-74 Analysis: C-015-74, R-009-74, R-017-74, R-075-74, R-019-74, R-110-74, P-022-74 Containment: R-141-74, P-001-74 Cleanup: C-031-74, C-032-74, C-034-74, C-035-74, C-037-74, C-051-74, C-058-74, C-066-74, C-073-74, C-076-74, C-078-74, C-079-74, C-080-74, C-082-74, C-104-74, C-112-74, R-058,74, R-059-74, R-062-74, R-065-74. R-066-74, R-067-74, R-068-74, R-069-74, R-080-74, R-084-74, R-086-74, R-087-74, R-091-74, R-099-74, R-102-74, R-104-74, R-105-74, R-106-74, R-108-74, R-112-74, R-116-74, R-l18-74, R-120-74, R-121-74, R-129-74, R-140-74, R-145-74, R-149-74, R-151-74, R-152-74, R-155-74, P-001-74, P-003-74, P-004-74, P-005-74, P-006-74, P-007-74, P-008-74, P-009-74, P-010-74, P-011-74, P-012-74, P-013-74, P-014-74, P-015-74, P-016-74, P-017-74, P-018-74, P-019-74, P-020-74, P-021-74, P-023-74, P-024-74, P-025-74, P-026-74, P-027-74, P-029-74 Biological: C-014-74, C-030-74, C-039-74, C-045-74, C-088-74, C-121-74, R-l30-74 Physical: R-060-74, R-085-74, R-133-74 Chemical: R-060-74, R-077-74, R-085-74 Economic: R-l22-74 Design and Engineering: C-051-74, C-100-74, C-101-74, C-113-74, R-l32-74, P-002-74, P-028-74 Oil Recovery and Handling Techniques: R-031-74 General: R-098-74, R-123-74 205 ------- TECHNICAL REPORT DATA (Please read Instructions on the reverse before completing) . REPORT NO. EPA-670/2-75-003 3. RECIPIENT'S ACCESSIOWNO. 4, TITLE AND SUBTITLE OIL SPILL AND OIL POLLUTION REPORTS July 1974 - October 1974 5. REPORT DATE . March 1975; Issuing Date 6. PERFORMING ORGANIZATION CODE 7. AUTHOR(S) Floyd A. DeWitt, Jr., and Penelope Melvin 8. PERFORMING ORGANIZATION REPORT NO 9. PERFORMING ORG "kNIZATION NAME AND ADDRESS Marine Science Institute University of California Santa Barbara, California 10. PROGRAM ELEMENT NO. 1BB041; ROAP 21BEA; TASK 008 11. «XIXWX9SXT/GRANT NO. R-803063 12. SPONSORING AGENCY NAME AND ADDRESS National Environmental Research Center Office of Research and Development U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Cincinnati, Ohio 45268 13. TYPE OF REPORT AND PEF Quarterly Ju1y-0ctol IOD er ED 14. SPONSORING AGENCY CODE 15. SUPPLEMENTARY NOTES 16. ABSTRACT The July 1974 - October 1974 Oil Spill and Oil Pollution Reports is the first quarterly compilation of oil spill events and oil pollution report summaries. Presented in the report are: (a) summaries of oil spill events; (b) summaries and bibliographic literature citations; (c) summaries of current research projects; and (d) patent summaries. This report is submitted in partial fulfillment of EPA Grant No. R-803063 by the Marine Science Institute, University of California, Santa Barbara, under the sponsorship of the Environmental Protection Agency. 17. KEY WORDS AND DOCUMENT ANALYSIS a. DESCRIPTORS b.lDENTIFIERS/OPEN ENDED TERMS c. COSATI Field/Group Bibliographies Summaries Patents Documents Research Oil pollution Oil spill events Oil spill research Oil pollution control Oil pollution patents 13B 8. DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT RELEASE TO PUBLIC 19. SECURITY CLASS (ThisReport/ UNCLASSIFIED 21. NO. OF PAGES 216 20. SECURITY CLASS (Thispage) UNCLASSIFIED 22. PRICE EPA Form 2220-1 (9-73) 206 ------- T A U-S- Environmental Protection Agency Industrial Waste Treatment Research Laboratory Edison, New Jersey 08817 Is the information usable? Is the format helpful? We invite your comments and suggestions. Thank you. 0) i. 0> -C 3 U Name Organization Address ------- affix stamp Mr. J. S. Dorrler Industrial Waste Treatment Research Laboratory U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Edison, New Jersey 08817 . GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1975-657-590/5337 Region No. 5-11 ------- |