| Violation ID |
Occurred Date |
Violation Type |
(-) Violation Description |
Corrective Action |
Status |
Classification |
Source |
| 1119654 |
03/24/2023 |
Surface Water |
JET FUEL (V) DISCHARGED FROM A REFUELING STATION DUE TO A VALVE FITTING FAILURE. (Estimated Volume of spill ~0.5 gal) |
Spill Response Team responded to the incident. The spill was contained and clean up performed by reporting party. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
| 1119651 |
10/31/2022 |
Surface Water |
Fueling, gauges weren't working etc.. Over filled tank. "DIESEL FUEL DISCHARGED FROM A DECK DRAIN ONBOARD A VESSEL DUE TO RESIDUAL FUEL THAT WAS LEFT IN THE HOSE. |
Spill Response Team responded to incident. Hoses were disconnected and drained of remaining excess fuel to prevent reoccurrence. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
| 1109653 |
09/30/2022 |
DMON |
Failed to collect pH sample from South Pier (CS-003) for the Q3 2022 monitoring period. Staffing shortage and program turnover at the NBPL Environmental office caused the monitoring deficiency. |
Staff will work with the boats and Portsmouth Naval Shipyard to make sure that a pH sample is collected at beginning of the quarter, or as soon as the chlorinator/dechlorinator activity starts. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
| 1119652 |
09/27/2022 |
Surface Water |
Sewer main had a root ball that caused a backup up in the manhole, resulting in 30 of 300 gallons going down a storm drain. |
It was stopped and contained, about 270 gallons were recovered. The reporting party conducted the cleanup. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
| 1119653 |
09/09/2022 |
ATOX |
Acute Toxicity-Mysid, H. costata or M. bahia-survival Maximum Daily (MDEL) limit is 0 Pass/Fail (Pass = 0, Fail = 1) and reported value was 0 Pass/Fail (Pass = 0, Fail = 1) at NBPL-036. |
The acute toxicity sample collected at Outfall 26 (NBPL-038) located on Sierra Pier 5002 on September 09, 2022, indicated a "fail" in accordance with the test of significant toxicity (TST) approach and had a percent effect greater than 40 percent; therefore, the sample exceeded the acute toxicity MDEL. NBPL Environmental Office personnel evaluated Outfall 26 (NBPL-036) drainage basin and identified housekeeping deficiencies for corrective action, and observed an increased number of support vehicles and laydown area use on the pier (potential uncontrolled source of zinc and copper). The NBPL Permit requires an additional acute toxicity test if there is an exceedance of the acute toxicity MDEL. The acute toxicity test result for the sample collected at Subase 26 on November 8, 2022, was "pass". |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
| 1109656 |
08/24/2022 |
CAT2 |
Chlorine, Total Residual Maximum Daily (MDEL) limit is 8.1 ug/L and reported value was 100 ug/L at CS-001. |
Ship onboard monitoring of Total Residual Chlorine at the ASW-100 discharge valve was logged as 0.1 ppm, or 100 ug/L, therefore exceeding the MDEL of 8.1 ug/L. NBPL Environmental personnel identified insufficient sodium bisulfite in the dechlorinator unit, in combination with an increased flow rate, leading to residual chlorine in the effluent. The Topside Chlorinator Instruction and logs are being updated to include increased amounts of sodium bisulfite and reinforce permit conditions. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
| 1109651 |
08/23/2022 |
CAT2 |
Chlorine, Total Residual Maximum Daily (MDEL) limit is 8.1 ug/L and reported value was 100 ug/L at CS-001. |
Ship onboard monitoring of Total Residual Chlorine at the ASW-100 discharge valve was logged as 0.1 ppm, or 100 ug/L, therefore exceeding the MDEL of 8.1 ug/L. NBPL Environmental personnel identified insufficient sodium bisulfite in the dechlorinator unit, in combination with an increased flow rate, leading to residual chlorine in the effluent. The Topside Chlorinator Instruction and logs are being updated to include increased amounts of sodium bisulfite and reinforce permit conditions. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
| 1109655 |
08/04/2022 |
CAT2 |
Chlorine, Total Residual Maximum Daily (MDEL) limit is 8.1 ug/L and reported value was 100 ug/L at CS-002. |
Ship onboard monitoring of Total Residual Chlorine at the ASW-100 discharge valve was logged as 0.1 ppm, or 100 ug/L, therefore exceeding the MDEL of 8.1 ug/L. NBPL Environmental personnel identified insufficient sodium bisulfite in the dechlorinator unit, in combination with an increased flow rate, leading to residual chlorine in the effluent. The Topside Chlorinator Instruction and logs are being updated to include increased amounts of sodium bisulfite and reinforce permit conditions. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
| 1109652 |
08/03/2022 |
CAT2 |
Chlorine, Total Residual Maximum Daily (MDEL) limit is 8.1 ug/L and reported value was 100 ug/L at CS-002. |
Ship onboard monitoring of Total Residual Chlorine at the ASW-100 discharge valve was logged as 0.1 ppm, or 100 ug/L, therefore exceeding the MDEL of 8.1 ug/L. NBPL Environmental personnel identified insufficient sodium bisulfite in the dechlorinator unit, in combination with an increased flow rate, leading to residual chlorine in the effluent. The Topside Chlorinator Instruction and logs are being updated to include increased amounts of sodium bisulfite and reinforce permit conditions. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
| 1109654 |
07/01/2022 |
CAT2 |
Chlorine, Total Residual Maximum Daily (MDEL) limit is 8.1 ug/L and reported value was 100 ug/L at CS-002. |
Ship onboard monitoring of Total Residual Chlorine at the ASW-100 discharge valve was logged as 0.1 ppm, or 100 ug/L, therefore exceeding the MDEL of 8.1 ug/L. NBPL Environmental personnel identified insufficient sodium bisulfite in the dechlorinator unit, in combination with an increased flow rate, leading to residual chlorine in the effluent. The Topside Chlorinator Instruction and logs are being updated to include increased amounts of sodium bisulfite and reinforce permit conditions. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
| 1107560 |
06/11/2022 |
Surface Water |
CHT hose valve failure due to pump with valve only 1/4 open, approximately four gallons of gray water discharged San Diego Bay. |
Valve was shut immediately on observation of spill/leak. Ship-to-Shore refresher training on connections and inspection of equipment prior to hook-up and pumping activities. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
| 1107558 |
03/04/2022 |
ATOX |
Acute Toxicity-Mysid, H. costata or M. bahia-survival Maximum Daily (MDEL) limit is 0 Pass/Fail (Pass = 0, Fail = 1) and reported value was 1 Pass/Fail (Pass = 0, Fail = 1) at NBPL-038. |
The additional acute toxicity sample collected at Outfall 28 (NBPL-038) located on Sierra Pier 5002 on March 4, 2022, indicated a "fail" in accordance with the TST approach and had a percent effect greater than 20 percent; therefore, the additional sample exceeded the Maximum Daily Effluent Limit (MDEL). As a result of two consecutive exceedances of the acute toxicity MDEL at the high risk industrial area storm water outfall (Outfall 28/NBPL-038), NBPL Environmental Office submitted a Toxicity Reduction Evaluation (TRE) Work Plan Amendment on May 12, 2022. A TRE Progress Report was submitted to the RWQCB on July 21, 2022, listing actions taken toward achieving compliance. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
| 1107559 |
12/14/2021 |
ATOX |
Acute Toxicity-Mysid, H. costata or M. bahia-survival Maximum Daily (MDEL) limit is 0 Pass/Fail (Pass = 0, Fail = 1) and reported value was 1 Pass/Fail (Pass = 0, Fail = 1) at NBPL-038. |
The acute toxicity sample collected at Outfall 28 (NBPL-038) located on Sierra Pier 5002 on December 14, 2021, indicated a "fail" in accordance with the test of significant toxicity (TST) approach and had a percent effect greater than 40 percent; therefore, the sample exceeded the acute toxicity MDEL. NBPL Environmental Office personnel evaluated Outfall 28 (NBPL-038) drainage basin and identified housekeeping deficiencies for corrective action, and observed an increased number of support vehicles and laydown area use on the pier (potential uncontrolled source of zinc and copper). The NBPL Permit requires an additional acute toxicity test if there is an exceedance of the acute toxicity MDEL, this test was conducted at Outfall 28 (NBPL-038) on March 4, 2022. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
| 1093513 |
03/15/2021 |
CTOX |
Chronic Toxicity 1-Hour Average (Mean) limit is 0 Pass/Fail (Pass = 0, Fail = 1) and reported value was 0 Pass/Fail (Pass = 0, Fail = 1) at NBPL-038. |
None. BMPs were observed to be implemented during quarterly inspections. Although the outfall results are considered an MDEL exceedance, in accordance with Section V.C.6 of Attachment E of the NBPL Permit, preparation of a toxicity reduction evaluation (TRE) work plan or implementation of a TRE is not required because of the lack of toxicity in the adjacent receiving water. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
| 1093511 |
03/03/2021 |
CTOX |
Chronic Toxicity 1-Hour Average (Mean) limit is 0 Pass/Fail (Pass = 0, Fail = 1) and reported value was 0 Pass/Fail (Pass = 0, Fail = 1) at NBPL-038. |
None. BMPs were observed to be implemented during quarterly inspections. Although the outfall results are considered an MDEL exceedance, in accordance with Section V.C.6 of Attachment E of the NBPL Permit, preparation of a toxicity reduction evaluation (TRE) work plan or implementation of a TRE is not required because of the lack of toxicity in the adjacent receiving water. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
| 1093512 |
12/02/2020 |
Surface Water |
Metal flange connecting USS ARCO to a CHT hose on South Pier (Pier 5002) failed resulting in sewage leak/spill of approximately 0.5 gallons. |
Valve was shut immediately on observation of spill/leak. The metal flange was replaced and tested prior to pumping of CHT. ARCO to re-enforce inspection of equipment prior to hook-up and pumping activities. |
Violation |
U |
eSMR |
| 1078852 |
04/09/2020 |
Surface Water |
An estimated 10 to 20 gallons of sanitary wastewater was discharged to SD Bay. Cause was defective CHT Riser and spill happened during ship to shore transfer. The spill immediately dispersed with no chance for recovery. |
The ship to shore transfer was stopped and the CHT Riser was tagged for out-of-service immediately and a service repair ticket was generated. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
| 1078854 |
02/10/2020 |
CTOX |
Chronic Toxicity 1-Hour Average (Mean) limit is 0 Pass/Fail (Pass = 0, Fail = 1) and reported value was 0 Pass/Fail (Pass = 0, Fail = 1) at NBPL-038. |
None. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
| 1078853 |
12/04/2019 |
CTOX |
Chronic Toxicity 1-Hour Average (Mean) limit is 0 Pass/Fail (Pass = 0, Fail = 1) and reported value was 0 Pass/Fail (Pass = 0, Fail = 1) at NBPL-038. |
None. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
| 1078856 |
11/27/2019 |
CTOX |
Chronic Toxicity 1-Hour Average (Mean) limit is 0 Pass/Fail (Pass = 0, Fail = 1) and reported value was 0 Pass/Fail (Pass = 0, Fail = 1) at NBPL-038. |
None. BMPs were observed to be implemented during quarterly inspections. Although the outfall results are considered an MDEL exceedance, in accordance with Section V.C.6 of Attachment E of the NBPL Permit, preparation of a toxicity reduction evaluation (TRE) work plan or implementation of a TRE is not required because of the lack of toxicity in the adjacent receiving water. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
| 1078851 |
09/23/2019 |
Surface Water |
Misaligned fueling equipment resulted in accidental release of less than 1 quart of marine diesel fuel. |
Fuel transfer was shutoff immediately preventing only minor release and the equipment alignment was corrected. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
| 1078855 |
07/22/2019 |
Surface Water |
Sheen observed between vessel and spill containment booms, pads used to absorb sheen. Spill was assumed hydraulic fluid and estimated to be less than 0.5 gallons. Cause was Unknown. Low pressure blow is a routine operation and has never produced a sheen before. No work was done recently that could have caused the sheen. |
Absorbent pads were placed in the water b/w the spill boom and the vessel. Most product evaporated off/dissipated. |
Violation |
B |
eSMR |
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