Incident details
Operator, cause, commodity and consequences with raw source fields.
HL incident on 2024-04-26 — VA
Operator
Dod Defense Energy Support Center
Cause
Incorrect Operation
Commodity
Refined And/or Petroleum Product (Non-Hvl) Which Is A Liquid At Ambient Conditions
Program
HL
Damage and Injuries
0 fatalities
0 injuries
Property damage (nominal)
$0
Incident datetime
2024-04-26 00:00 UTC
Report number
Location
VA
Narrative
On 3/26/24, sgi/apex was conducting continuity testing of an out-of-service navy pipeline (osfm line #0069) in anticipation of a pigging project to abandon the pipeline in accordance with osfm, calfire requirements. Work was conducted for the US navy-navfac by sgi/apex, subcontractor to pond, the project's prime contractor. Continuity testing was performed to ascertain whether the pipeline was continuous and tight before inserting a cleaning pig to evacuate all potential liquids. As part of the continuity testing, sgi/apex mobilized to the dfsp san pedro marine terminal and installed the necessary parts and fittings necessary to pressurize line 0069. Sgi used an air compressor to pressurize the line. During pressurization, sgi/apex technicians raised the pressure to 10 psi and observed minor air release from the fittings installed for the testing, which resulted in falling line pressure. The test fittings were tightened, and the test was conducted again. The fittings did not show signs of releasing, so the tightness testing was resumed. Sgi/apex incrementally increased the line pressure beyond the initial 10 psi and observed that the pressure was not holding steady. Sgi/apex immediately relieved the pressure from the pipeline. A navfac engineering technician assigned to the project (andres olmos) informed sgi/apex of a call from the port of long beach notifying him of a release originating from the total terminals international, llc facility (tti), which is located on the navy mole west of the marine terminal in long beach. The liquids released appeared to be a mixture of fuel and water. The areas impacted by the release included: the soil area near the on-site rail line, the adjacent asphalt paved lot, a stormwater catch basin within the paved lot, which diverted a fraction of the release into an outfall, which discharged into the long beach harbor. A slight sheen could be observed on the water, which dissipated within 2 - 3 hours. It was determined that the release resulted from an uncapped buried 2-inch vent line extending from line #0069 up to 6 inches below grade. The vent was fitted with a new valve and plug. Floating booms were deployed in the harbor around the stormwater outfall. Absorbent pads and booms were also placed around onsite drains and the storm drain was cleaned. Impacted soil was excavated and transported off-site for proper disposal and the site was backfilled with clean import fill.
Detailed record list
Report Received Date
2024-04-26 00:00:00
Iyear
2024
Report Number
20240100
Supplemental Number
39914
Report Type
Supplemental Final
Operator Id
31460
Name
Dod Defense Energy Support Center
Operator Street Address
8725 John J. Kingman Road, Suite 2828
Operator City Name
Fort Belvoir
Operator State Abbreviation
VA
Operator Postal Code
22060
Time Zone
Pacific
Daylight Savings Ind
Yes
Location Latitude
33.742778
Location Longitude
-118.241389
Commodity Released Type
Refined And/or Petroleum Product (Non-Hvl) Which Is A Liquid At Ambient Conditions
Commodity Subtype
Diesel, Fuel Oil, Kerosene, Jet Fuel
Unintentional Release Bbls
2.4
Recovered Bbls
2.2
Fatality Ind
No
Fatal
0
Injury Ind
No
Injure
0
Accident Identifier
Notification From Public
System Part Involved
Onshore Pipeline, Including Valve Sites
On Off Shore
Onshore
Status When Identified
Idle
Communication State Fed Ind
Yes
Party Initiated Communication
Operator
Nrc Rpt Num
1394816
Additional Nrc Report Numbers
1394818
Ignite Ind
No
Upstream Action Taken
Operational Control
Upstream Oprtnl Cntrl Detail
Air Pressure From Testing Was Taken Off The Line.
Downstream Action Taken
Operational Control
Downstream Oprtnl Cntrl Detail
Air Pressure From Testing Was Taken Off The Line.
Notify Qualified Indiv Ind
Yes
Oil Spill Removal Org Ind
Yes
Osro Arrived On Site Dt
3/26/2024 9:00
Num Pub Evacuated
0
Pipe Fac Name
Dfsp San Pedro
Segment Name
Osfm Line #0069
Onshore State Abbreviation
Ca
Onshore Postal Code
90802
Onshore City Name
Long Beach
Onshore County Name
Los Angeles
Designated Location
Milepost
Designated Name
Line 0069
Federal
No
Location Type
Pipeline Right-Of-Way
Incident Area Type
Underground
Incident Area Subtype
Under Soil
Depth Of Cover
6
Crossing
No
Pipe Facility Type
Intrastate
Item Involved
Pipe
Pipe Type
Pipe Body
Puddle Weld Ind
No
Pipe Diameter
18
Pipe Wall Thickness
0.375
Pipe Smys
66700
Pipe Specification
Api 5l
Pipe Seam Type
Continuous Welded
Pipe Manufacturer
Unknown
Pipe Coating Type
Asphalt
Coating Applied Ind
Yes
Installation Year
Unknown
Manufactured Year
Unknown
Material Involved
Carbon Steel
Release Type
Overfill Or Overflow
Wildlife Impact Ind
Yes
Fish Aquatic Impact Ind
Yes
Soil Contamination
Yes
Long Term Assessment
No
Remediation Ind
Yes
Surface Water Remed Ind
Yes
Soil Remed Ind
Yes
Water Contam Ind
Yes
Ocean Seawater Ind
Yes
Amount Released
0.12
Rel Water Name
Long Beach Harbor
Could Be Hca
Yes
Commodity Reached Hca
Yes
Commercially Nav Ind
Yes
Commercially Nav Yes No
Yes
High Pop Ind
Yes
High Pop Yes No
Yes
Other Pop Ind
Yes
Other Pop Yes No
Yes
Est Cost Oper Paid
10000
Est Cost Gas Released
0
Est Cost Prop Damage
0
Est Cost Emergency
150000
Est Cost Environmental
65000
Est Cost Other
5000
Est Cost Other Details
Pavement Removal 20 Sq Ft 45 Cubic Yards Of Soil Was Removed And Replaced
Prpty
230000
Num Persons Hosp Not Ovnght
0
Num Injured Treated By Emt
0
Num Resident Building Affctd
0
Num Business Building Affctd
0
Accident Psig
10
Mop Psig
150
Mop Cfr Section
Internal Design Pressure �195.406(A)(1)
Maop Established Date
1984-01-31 00:00:00
Maop Reversal Flow Ind
Bi-Directional
Accident Pressure
Pressure Did Not Exceed Mop
Pressure Restriction Ind
No
Internal Inspection Ind
No
Other Inspection Ind
Yes
Internal Inspection Details
Line Is Separated
Operation Complications Ind
Yes
Other Complications Ind
Yes
Inspect Comp Details
Line Is Seperated
Pipeline Function
< 20% Smys Regulated Transmission
Scada In Place Ind
No
Cpm In Place Ind
No
Investigation Status
No, the operator did not find that an investigation of the controller(s) actions or control room issues was necessary due to: (provide an explanation for why the operator did not investigate)
Investigation Status Details
Pipeline is inactive and undergoing abandonment
Employee Drug Test Ind
No
Contractor Drug Test Ind
No
Cause
Incorrect Operation
Cause Details
Equipment Not Installed Properly
Operation Type
Equipment Not Installed Properly
Related Other Ind
Yes
Operation Related Details
It Was Determined That The Release Resulted From An Uncapped Buried 2-Inch Vent Line Extending From Line #0069 Up To 6 Inches Below Grade.
Category Type
Decommissioning
Operator Qualification Ind
No
Io Not Installed Properly Ind
Yes
Preparer Name
W***** M******
Preparer Title
Principal Engineer
Preparer Email
W*************@a******.com
Preparer Telephone
562-244-8842
Prepared Date
2024-08-19 00:00:00
Local Contact Name
W***** M******
Local Contact Email
W*************@a******.com
Local Contact Telephone
562-244-8842
Authorizer Name
M****** S****
Authorizer Telephone
703-859-2662
Authorizer Title
Environmental Protection Specialist
Authorizer Email
M************@d**.mil
Narrative
On 3/26/24, sgi/apex was conducting continuity testing of an out-of-service navy pipeline (osfm line #0069) in anticipation of a pigging project to abandon the pipeline in accordance with osfm, calfire requirements. Work was conducted for the US navy-navfac by sgi/apex, subcontractor to pond, the project's prime contractor. Continuity testing was performed to ascertain whether the pipeline was continuous and tight before inserting a cleaning pig to evacuate all potential liquids. As part of the continuity testing, sgi/apex mobilized to the dfsp san pedro marine terminal and installed the necessary parts and fittings necessary to pressurize line 0069. Sgi used an air compressor to pressurize the line. During pressurization, sgi/apex technicians raised the pressure to 10 psi and observed minor air release from the fittings installed for the testing, which resulted in falling line pressure. The test fittings were tightened, and the test was conducted again. The fittings did not show signs of releasing, so the tightness testing was resumed. Sgi/apex incrementally increased the line pressure beyond the initial 10 psi and observed that the pressure was not holding steady. Sgi/apex immediately relieved the pressure from the pipeline. A navfac engineering technician assigned to the project (andres olmos) informed sgi/apex of a call from the port of long beach notifying him of a release originating from the total terminals international, llc facility (tti), which is located on the navy mole west of the marine terminal in long beach. The liquids released appeared to be a mixture of fuel and water. The areas impacted by the release included: the soil area near the on-site rail line, the adjacent asphalt paved lot, a stormwater catch basin within the paved lot, which diverted a fraction of the release into an outfall, which discharged into the long beach harbor. A slight sheen could be observed on the water, which dissipated within 2 - 3 hours. It was determined that the release resulted from an uncapped buried 2-inch vent line extending from line #0069 up to 6 inches below grade. The vent was fitted with a new valve and plug. Floating booms were deployed in the harbor around the stormwater outfall. Absorbent pads and booms were also placed around onsite drains and the storm drain was cleaned. Impacted soil was excavated and transported off-site for proper disposal and the site was backfilled with clean import fill.
| Report Received Date | 2024-04-26 00:00:00 |
|---|---|
| Iyear | 2024 |
| Report Number | 20240100 |
| Supplemental Number | 39914 |
| Report Type | Supplemental Final |
| Operator Id | 31460 PHMSA Enforcement |
| Name | Dod Defense Energy Support Center |
| Operator Street Address | 8725 John J. Kingman Road, Suite 2828 |
| Operator City Name | Fort Belvoir |
| Operator State Abbreviation | VA |
| Operator Postal Code | 22060 |
| Time Zone | Pacific |
| Daylight Savings Ind | Yes |
| Location Latitude | 33.742778 Google Maps OpenStreetMap |
| Location Longitude | -118.241389 Google Maps OpenStreetMap |
| Commodity Released Type | Refined And/or Petroleum Product (Non-Hvl) Which Is A Liquid At Ambient Conditions |
| Commodity Subtype | Diesel, Fuel Oil, Kerosene, Jet Fuel |
| Unintentional Release Bbls | 2.4 |
| Recovered Bbls | 2.2 |
| Fatality Ind | No |
| Fatal | 0 |
| Injury Ind | No |
| Injure | 0 |
| Accident Identifier | Notification From Public |
| System Part Involved | Onshore Pipeline, Including Valve Sites |
| On Off Shore | Onshore |
| Status When Identified | Idle |
| Communication State Fed Ind | Yes |
| Party Initiated Communication | Operator |
| Nrc Rpt Num | 1394816 NRC Report How to search |
| Additional Nrc Report Numbers | 1394818 |
| Ignite Ind | No |
| Upstream Action Taken | Operational Control |
| Upstream Oprtnl Cntrl Detail | Air Pressure From Testing Was Taken Off The Line. |
| Downstream Action Taken | Operational Control |
| Downstream Oprtnl Cntrl Detail | Air Pressure From Testing Was Taken Off The Line. |
| Notify Qualified Indiv Ind | Yes |
| Oil Spill Removal Org Ind | Yes |
| Osro Arrived On Site Dt | 3/26/2024 9:00 |
| Num Pub Evacuated | 0 |
| Pipe Fac Name | Dfsp San Pedro |
| Segment Name | Osfm Line #0069 |
| Onshore State Abbreviation | Ca |
| Onshore Postal Code | 90802 |
| Onshore City Name | Long Beach |
| Onshore County Name | Los Angeles |
| Designated Location | Milepost |
| Designated Name | Line 0069 |
| Federal | No |
| Location Type | Pipeline Right-Of-Way |
| Incident Area Type | Underground |
| Incident Area Subtype | Under Soil |
| Depth Of Cover | 6 |
| Crossing | No |
| Pipe Facility Type | Intrastate |
| Item Involved | Pipe |
| Pipe Type | Pipe Body |
| Puddle Weld Ind | No |
| Pipe Diameter | 18 |
| Pipe Wall Thickness | 0.375 |
| Pipe Smys | 66700 |
| Pipe Specification | Api 5l |
| Pipe Seam Type | Continuous Welded |
| Pipe Manufacturer | Unknown |
| Pipe Coating Type | Asphalt |
| Coating Applied Ind | Yes |
| Installation Year | Unknown |
| Manufactured Year | Unknown |
| Material Involved | Carbon Steel |
| Release Type | Overfill Or Overflow |
| Wildlife Impact Ind | Yes |
| Fish Aquatic Impact Ind | Yes |
| Soil Contamination | Yes |
| Long Term Assessment | No |
| Remediation Ind | Yes |
| Surface Water Remed Ind | Yes |
| Soil Remed Ind | Yes |
| Water Contam Ind | Yes |
| Ocean Seawater Ind | Yes |
| Amount Released | 0.12 |
| Rel Water Name | Long Beach Harbor |
| Could Be Hca | Yes |
| Commodity Reached Hca | Yes |
| Commercially Nav Ind | Yes |
| Commercially Nav Yes No | Yes |
| High Pop Ind | Yes |
| High Pop Yes No | Yes |
| Other Pop Ind | Yes |
| Other Pop Yes No | Yes |
| Est Cost Oper Paid | 10000 |
| Est Cost Gas Released | 0 |
| Est Cost Prop Damage | 0 |
| Est Cost Emergency | 150000 |
| Est Cost Environmental | 65000 |
| Est Cost Other | 5000 |
| Est Cost Other Details | Pavement Removal 20 Sq Ft 45 Cubic Yards Of Soil Was Removed And Replaced |
| Prpty | 230000 |
| Num Persons Hosp Not Ovnght | 0 |
| Num Injured Treated By Emt | 0 |
| Num Resident Building Affctd | 0 |
| Num Business Building Affctd | 0 |
| Accident Psig | 10 |
| Mop Psig | 150 |
| Mop Cfr Section | Internal Design Pressure �195.406(A)(1) View CFR 49 §192 |
| Maop Established Date | 1984-01-31 00:00:00 |
| Maop Reversal Flow Ind | Bi-Directional |
| Accident Pressure | Pressure Did Not Exceed Mop |
| Pressure Restriction Ind | No |
| Internal Inspection Ind | No |
| Other Inspection Ind | Yes |
| Internal Inspection Details | Line Is Separated |
| Operation Complications Ind | Yes |
| Other Complications Ind | Yes |
| Inspect Comp Details | Line Is Seperated |
| Pipeline Function | < 20% Smys Regulated Transmission |
| Scada In Place Ind | No |
| Cpm In Place Ind | No |
| Investigation Status | No, the operator did not find that an investigation of the controller(s) actions or control room issues was necessary due to: (provide an explanation for why the operator did not investigate) |
| Investigation Status Details | Pipeline is inactive and undergoing abandonment |
| Employee Drug Test Ind | No |
| Contractor Drug Test Ind | No |
| Cause | Incorrect Operation |
| Cause Details | Equipment Not Installed Properly |
| Operation Type | Equipment Not Installed Properly |
| Related Other Ind | Yes |
| Operation Related Details | It Was Determined That The Release Resulted From An Uncapped Buried 2-Inch Vent Line Extending From Line #0069 Up To 6 Inches Below Grade. |
| Category Type | Decommissioning |
| Operator Qualification Ind | No |
| Io Not Installed Properly Ind | Yes |
| Preparer Name | W***** M****** |
| Preparer Title | Principal Engineer |
| Preparer Email | W*************@a******.com |
| Preparer Telephone | 562-244-8842 |
| Prepared Date | 2024-08-19 00:00:00 |
| Local Contact Name | W***** M****** |
| Local Contact Email | W*************@a******.com |
| Local Contact Telephone | 562-244-8842 |
| Authorizer Name | M****** S**** |
| Authorizer Telephone | 703-859-2662 |
| Authorizer Title | Environmental Protection Specialist |
| Authorizer Email | M************@d**.mil |
| Narrative | On 3/26/24, sgi/apex was conducting continuity testing of an out-of-service navy pipeline (osfm line #0069) in anticipation of a pigging project to abandon the pipeline in accordance with osfm, calfire requirements. Work was conducted for the US navy-navfac by sgi/apex, subcontractor to pond, the project's prime contractor. Continuity testing was performed to ascertain whether the pipeline was continuous and tight before inserting a cleaning pig to evacuate all potential liquids. As part of the continuity testing, sgi/apex mobilized to the dfsp san pedro marine terminal and installed the necessary parts and fittings necessary to pressurize line 0069. Sgi used an air compressor to pressurize the line. During pressurization, sgi/apex technicians raised the pressure to 10 psi and observed minor air release from the fittings installed for the testing, which resulted in falling line pressure. The test fittings were tightened, and the test was conducted again. The fittings did not show signs of releasing, so the tightness testing was resumed. Sgi/apex incrementally increased the line pressure beyond the initial 10 psi and observed that the pressure was not holding steady. Sgi/apex immediately relieved the pressure from the pipeline. A navfac engineering technician assigned to the project (andres olmos) informed sgi/apex of a call from the port of long beach notifying him of a release originating from the total terminals international, llc facility (tti), which is located on the navy mole west of the marine terminal in long beach. The liquids released appeared to be a mixture of fuel and water. The areas impacted by the release included: the soil area near the on-site rail line, the adjacent asphalt paved lot, a stormwater catch basin within the paved lot, which diverted a fraction of the release into an outfall, which discharged into the long beach harbor. A slight sheen could be observed on the water, which dissipated within 2 - 3 hours. It was determined that the release resulted from an uncapped buried 2-inch vent line extending from line #0069 up to 6 inches below grade. The vent was fitted with a new valve and plug. Floating booms were deployed in the harbor around the stormwater outfall. Absorbent pads and booms were also placed around onsite drains and the storm drain was cleaned. Impacted soil was excavated and transported off-site for proper disposal and the site was backfilled with clean import fill. |
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