Attach_No__1B_-_PSFB_Facility_Response_Plan_Letter.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

UNITED STATES SPACE FORCE

SPACE LAUNCH DELTA 45

MEMORANDUM FOR SLD 45/XP

FROM: SLD 45/CV-IS

SUBJECT: Certification of Annual Review for Space Launch Delta 45 (SLD 45) Facility Response Plan (FRP), December 2021

1. This organization reviewed the subject plan, finds it to be current and useable in its present form and requires no revision at this time.

a. Bulk fuel storage capacity at the Patrick Space Force Base (PSFB) south fuel farm is transitioning from underground storage to aboveground storage; current PSFB total petroleum, oil and lubricant capacity (POL) is below one million gallons, which is the technical threshold for an FRP.

b. An oil spill from the remaining POL bulk storage facilities (North and Central fuel farms) at PSFB potentially could enter navigable waters of the U.S.; in the event of a spill, the response procedures in the FRP are applicable.

c. SLD 45 will continue to maintain the current FRP through the transition to ensure regulatory continuity. SLD 45 also will continue to exercise the FRP while the bulk containers are under construction, utilizing the Defense Logistics Agency training and exercise resources.

d. SLD 45 will develop a new FRP 90 days prior to completion of the bulk fuel containers construction.

2. Based on the review and assessment of this plan, request SLD 45/XP revise the annual review due date to 15 December 2022.

3. My point of contact for this matter is Mr. Andrew Phillips, 45 CES/CEIE, at 321-494-9269 or by e-mail at andrew.phillips.25@spaceforce.mil.

EDWARD E. MARSHALL, JR., Colonel, USAF Vice Commander

Date1: 9 December 2021