J-0200000-08(f) Bethesda (NSAB)- Spill Contingency Plan.pdf

This is a Spill Contingency Plan (SCP) document for Naval Support Activity Bethesda (NSAB) covering petroleum, oil, lubricants, and hazardous materials. The plan was prepared by NAVFAC Atlantic (Code EV12) in Norfolk, Virginia and is effective as of September 2017.

NSAB stores approximately 450,000 gallons of oil in aboveground storage tanks (ASTs) and underground storage tanks (USTs). The plan establishes immediate response procedures requiring personnel discovering spills to evacuate the area upwind and uphill, notify adjacent areas, and immediately call NSAB Emergency Services Dispatch at 301-295-1246 or 777 (on base). The Fire Department assumes incident command and coordinated response; if additional assistance is needed beyond NSAB resources, the Navy On-Scene Coordinator (NOSC) can be contacted at (757) 636-4378 (cell) or (757) 341-0449 (office). For petroleum spills within diked areas, procedures include stopping the source, confining the spill with absorbent materials, closing drain valves, and establishing fire prevention measures. Critical reporting requirements include notification to the National Response Center (1-800-424-8802) for harmful quantities reaching navigable waters, the Maryland Department of Environment Emergency Response Division (1-866-633-4686 or 410-537-3975) for spills exceeding 6 gallons, EPA Region III (215-814-5000) for spills of 1,000 gallons or greater, and Montgomery County's Local Emergency Planning Committee (241-777-4000) for hazardous substances meeting reportable thresholds. The plan designates the NSAB Environmental Programs Division to oversee cleanup and disposal, coordinate notifications, and maintain training records. Response organization includes the Fire Department as Incident Commander, NSAB Emergency Services Dispatch, Security personnel, and a Crisis Action Team. The plan requires annual reviews, periodic updates coordinated with the NOSC, and incorporation of state and local environmental regulations.