Title  : Fuel spill reports-Format
Type   : Antarctic EAM
NSF Org: OD / OPP
Date   : February 05, 1991
File   : opp93022



                                       DIVISION OF POLAR PROGRAMS
                         OFFICE OF SAFETY, ENVIRONMENT AND HEALTH
                                                     202/357-7766
MEMORANDUM

   Date:  February 5, 1991

   From:  Environmental Officer, DPP

Subject:  Environmental Action Memorandum (Threshold for Fuel
            Spill Reports/Format for Fuel Spill Reports)

     To:  Files (S.7 - Environment)


Accidents involving spillage of petroleum products constitute an
important consideration for the U.S. Antarctic Program (USAP).
They are also a very controversial antarctic environmental
pollution issue.  In order to adequately address knowledge, and
prevention, of such accidents discussions and consultations among
the Division's Program Managers in Washington and on-site at
antarctic facilities during the 1990-1991 research season focused
on how to best report these accidents.

It was determined that all noticeable spills should be reported
(see Attachment A).  Also, format and procedures for reporting
such spills within the USAP were clarified (see Attachment B).

These actions are expected to improve the ability of the USAP to
fully document, analyze, and prevent spillage of petroleum
products.


                                Sidney Draggan


Attachments


cc:  Safety, Environment and Health Officer, DPP
     Manager, Polar Operations Section, DPP
     Head, Safety, Environment and Health
       Implementation Team, DPP
     Environmental Engineer, DPP
     Operations Research Analyst, DPP