HomeMy WebLinkAboutCA Dept. of CA Highway Patrol - Illegal Discharge of Hazardous Waste Report State of California—Transportation Agency EDMUND G.BROWN Jr.,Governor
DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL
413, Southgate Avenue
Chico, CA 95928
530-879-1999 Qq)
(800)735-2929 (TTITDD)
(800)735-2922 (Voice)
June 22, 2018
1",'ile No,: 241,13695
Board o1'Supervisors
County ol'Butte
25 County Center Drive
Oroville, CA 95965
Dear Board Members:
I'he enclosed report is submitted pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 25180.7
(Proposition 65). The report documents infornfiation regarding the illegal discharge (or
threatenecl illegal discharge) ot'hazardous waste, which could cause Substantial injury to the
public health or safety. The report is being Submitted on behalf of all designated eiriployees of
the Department of California Highway Patrol.
Sincerely,
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A, L. 13 A X'I Z' C.aptain
Conin-iander
Chico Area
Enclosure
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Safety, Service, and Security An -Intei-nationalty Accredited Agencj�
SR-191
ASPHALT
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W E
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ASCENDING DIRT/ROCK EMBKANKMEN T
DIESEL SPILL
CIRCLE J ROAD
CURVY ROAD HIGHWAY SIGN
SOLID WHITE LINE
ROAD EDGE
DIRT/GRAVEL TURNOUT
SOLID WHITE LINE
ROAD EDGE
-12 ft 12 ft-
NARRATIVE/SUPPLEMENTAL Pae 3 of L4
DATE TIME NCIC NUMBER OFFICER I.D.NUMBER I REPORT NUMBER
06/22/2418 1 0600 9241 13695
1 Sequence of Events
3 On June 22, 2018, at approximately 0600 hours, Mr. Sanit Sing was driving a 2012
4 Freightliner Box Truck northbound on SR 191(Clark Road). Mr. Sing allowed the
5 Freightliner to travel to the right, drive off the roadway and collided with a rock
6 embankment north of Circle J Road. The collision caused damage to the right side
7 diesel fuel tank that allowed approximately 30 gallons of diesel fuel to spill onto the dirt
8 shoulder. CHP Officer Randy Forslund, ID 16148, responded to handle the collision
9 investigation.
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11 The California Department of Transportation was notified and responded to the scene.
12 They began clean-up of the contaminated soil. The California Office of Emergency
13 Services (OES) and Butte County Health were notified. The vehicle was towed from the
14 scene by the registered owner.
15
16 Evacuation Details
17
18 No evacuation measures were necessary.
19
20 Cleanup Actions
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22 Cal. Trans. responded to the scene and removed the contaminated soil for proper
23 disposal.
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25 CHP On-scene Personnel
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27 Chico Area Captain April Baxter, ID 13695
28 Chico Area Officer Randy Forslund, ID 16148
29 Officer R. Snoke, ID 17114
30 Valley Division Officer Forrest B. Baker, ID 16578
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32 Time on scene: 2 hours and 30 minutes
33
34 No exposure or injuries.
35
36 Road Closures
37
38 The northbound traffic lane was closed for approximately 60 minutes until the vehicle
39 was removed from the scene.
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41 Environmental Impact
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43 Environmental impact was low and mitigated by the small size of the fuel release and
44 the quick clean-up efforts by Cal Tran's personnel.
45
Preparer's Name And I.D.Number Date Reviewer's Name Date
A. L. Baxter 06/22/2018
NARRATIVE/SUPPLEMENTAL Pae 3 of
DATE TIME NCIC NUMBER OFFICER I.D.NUMBER I REPORT NUMBER
06/22/2018 1 0600 1241 13695
1 Actions of Other Agencies
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3 Butte County Fire responded to identify the chemical released and ensure there was no
4 fire hazard. The Department of Transportation (Cal. Trans.) responded and provided
5 traffic control and clean up.
Preparer's Name And I.D.Number Date Reviewer's Name Date
A. L. Baxter 06/22/2018