GREEN LAKE CAR IN LAKE MCGIFFERT (Spill #0502162) is a program facility involved in a spill incident in ATHENS recorded by the Division of Environmental Remediation of NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). The contributing factor is Other. The inclident source is Passenger Vehicle. The spill occurred on May 23, 2005. The received date is May 23, 2005. The case was closed on May 24, 2005.
| Spill Number | 0502162 |
| Program Facility Name | GREEN LAKE CAR IN LAKE MCGIFFERT |
| Address | 418 Green Lake Rd Athens |
| County | Greene |
| Spiller Company | JOE MCGIFFERT |
| Spiller Address | 418 Green Lake Rd Catskill NY 12414 001 |
| Contact Name | JOE MCGIFFERT |
| SWIS Code | 2022 |
| DEC Region | 4 |
| Spill Date | 2005-05-23 |
| Received Date | 2005-05-23 |
| Close Date | 2005-05-24 |
| Contributing Factor | Other |
| Waterbody | GREEN LAKE |
| Source | Passenger Vehicle |
| DEC Lead | MSFRANKL |
| Dispatcher ID | 41 |
| Reported By | Responsible Party |
| Happened After Hours | True |
| Material Name | gasoline |
| Material Family | Petroleum |
| Quantity | 5 |
| Units | Gallons |
| Material Classification | A5 |
| Meet Standards | False |
| Penalty | False |
| Federal UST Trust Eligible | False |
| Site ID | 346464 |
| Program Type | ER |
| Facility ID | 101782 |
| Caller Remark | PER OWNER, DOG HIT EMERGENCY BRAKE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ROLL INTO LAKE - ENCON OFFICER MIKE TERRELL NOTIFIED AND WILL FOLLOW-UP IN AM (DAYLIGHT). |
| DEC Remark | Samll spill. ECO to follow up. (see 9505327) The Man Next Door Is Teaching His Dog to Drive It all began when he came out one morning and found the dog waiting for him behind the wheel. He thought she looked pretty good sitting there, so he started taking her into town with him just so she could get a feel for the road. They have made a few turns through the field, him sitting beside her, his foot on the accelerator, her muzzle on the wheel. Now they are practicing going up and down the lane with him whispering encouragement in her silky ear. She is a handsome dog with long ears and a speckled muzzle and he is a good teacher. Now my wife, Millie, he says, she was always too timid on the road, but don't you be afraid to let people know that you are there. The dog seems to be thinking about this seriously. Braking, however, is still a problem, but he is building a mouthpiece which he hopes to attach to the steering column, and when he upgrades to one of those new Sports Utility Vehicles with the remote ignition device, he will have solved the key and the lock problem. Although he has not yet let her drive into town, he thinks she will be ready sometime next month, and when his eyes get bad and her hip dysplasia gets worse, he thinks this will come in real handy. Poem: The Man Next Door Is Teaching His Dog to Drive by Cathryn Essinger from My Dog Does Not Read Plato. © Main Street Rag Publishing Company. Reprinted with permission. |
| Create Date | 2005-05-24 |
| Record Update Date | 2005-10-25 15:11:03.280000000 |
| Street Address |
418 GREEN LAKE RD |
| City | ATHENS |
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This dataset includes about 500,000 chemical and petroleum spill incidents that are recorded in the Environmental Remediation Databases of NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). Petroleum and hazardous chemical spills that can impact the waters of the state must be reported by the spiller. Each recored is registered with spill number, facility program name, spill location, spill date, received date, contributing factor, waterbody, source, spilled material and quantity, etc.
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| Jurisdiction | State of New York |
| Data Provider | NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), Division of Environmental Remediation |
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Under State law, petroleum and hazardous chemical spills that can impact the waters of the state must be reported by the spiller (and, in some cases, by anyone who has knowledge of the spills). This dataset contains records of spills of petroleum and other hazardous materials. Every year, DEC receives approximately 15,000 reports of confirmed or suspected releases to the environment. Approximately ninety percent of those releases involve petroleum products. The rest involve various hazardous materials, unknown materials, or other substances such as untreated sewage and cooking grease. Accidental releases of petroleum and/or other hazardous materials occur throughout New York State. Even small releases have the potential to endanger public health and contaminate groundwater, surface water, and soils.
Environmental damage from such releases depends on the material spilled, the quantity spilled and the extent of contamination. Many of these reports are releases of small quantities, typically a few gallons that are contained and cleaned up quickly with little or no damage to the environment. In other instances, material releases may seep through the soil and eventually into the groundwater, which can make water supplies unsafe to drink. Vapors from spilled materials may also collect in houses and businesses, creating potential indoor air health concerns or fire/explosion hazards. Uncontained spills, especially those that impact surface water, can kill or injure plants, fish, and wildlife, and cause damage to their habitats. Federal and State laws require prompt reporting of petroleum and other hazardous material releases to allow quick response. DEC responds to reports through the Spill Response Program. Both immediate response and continued cleanup vary depending on the type of material spilled and the resulting impacts to the environment. Federal and State law require the spiller, or responsible party, to notify government agencies and to contain, clean up, and dispose of any spilled/contaminated material in order to correct any environmental damage. This cleanup is typically undertaken by a qualified contractor hired by the responsible party. Any delay in containing or recovering a release allows contaminants to spread and may result in more extensive damage and more expensive cleanups. If the responsible party is unable or unwilling to do the necessary work, DEC will use its staff and contractors to complete the cleanup and seek to recover its costs from the responsible party. DEC can provide additional resources to local agencies during emergencies and will remain involved if continued cleanup of the environment is required. Continued cleanup is the responsibility of the spiller and is required if contamination and environmental damage remain after the initial containment and recovery. Continued cleanup may include determining the extent of contamination, selecting a cleanup technology, and completing remedial actions. DEC oversees the process to ensure the actions are protective of public safety, health and the environment pursuant to Article 12 Section 176 of the Navigation Law and regulations developed under Article 37 Section 105 of the ECL (i.e., 6NYCRR Parts 596-599).
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