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JP-8 Tank Truck Spill; Portland, ME

Portland, ME | 2003-Apr-18

Initial Notification: A tank truck owned by 4 Star Bulk Transport Inc. rolled over at the intersection of Highway 77 and Broadway in South Portland, Maine. An estimated 8,000 gallons of JP-8 (military, high performance jet fuel) was discharged from the truck causing an estimated 6,500 gallons to enter Anthoine Creek via storm drains.

Incident Details
Primary threat:Oil
Products of concern:JP-8, jet fuel
Total amount at risk of spill: 8,000 gallons
Latitude (approximate): 43° 39.33′ North
Longitude (approximate): 70° 16.41′ West
On-Water Recovery: Applied
Shoreline Cleanup: Applied
Dispersants: Unknown/Not applicable
In-Situ Burn: Evaluated but not used
Bioremediation: Evaluated but not used