Department of Defense Red Hill Defueling Plan 

Supplement 2 (May 15, 2023) – i

Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility,

Oahu, Hawaii

Defueling Plan Supplement 2 – May 15, 2023
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May 15, 2023 Supplement 2

Contents

I. Introduction...............................................................................................................................1

A. Establishment and Mission of JTF-RH............................................................................ 2

B. JTF-RH Organizational Structure .................................................................................................... 3

C. JTF-RH Progress................................................................................................................................... 4

II. May 15, 2023 Red Hill Defueling Plan Updates..................................................................... 5

A. Phase 3 Update – Implement Actions to Make Facility Safe to Defuel .......................... 6

1. Fire and Spill Response Update................................................................................ 6

a. Fire Suppression Update ...................................................................... 6

b. Spill Response....................................................................................... 6

c. Response Drill Schedule ..................................................................... 11

2. Infrastructure Repairs and Enhancements..................................................................12

a. AFFF Reclamation LineRepairs...................................................................... 12

b. Hotel Pier FOR Line Repairs................................................................................13

c. F-76 Line.................................................................................................................13

d. Oil Pressure Door...................................................................................................14

e. Fire Suppression.....................................................................................................14

f. Main Fuel Oil Recovery (FOR) Sump and FOR Zone 7 Sump TTT..............14

3. Environmental Assessment(EA)/Overseas EA.........................................................................14

a. Fuel Locations.........................................................................................................15

B. Phase 4 Update – Final Preparation for Defueling....................................................................15

1. Regulatory Approval(s)...........................................................................................15

2. Repacking Lines............................................................................................................................16

C. Phase 5 Update –Defuel and Relocate Fuel ....................................................................17

1. Tank Mains Defueling.......................................................................................................19

2. Flowable Tank Bottoms....................................................................................................20

3. Unpacking Lines................................................................................................................22

4. Surge Tanks.......................................................................................................................23

III. Next Deliverables.................................................................................................................. 24

IV. Conclusion............................................................................................................................. 25
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V. Acronyms................................................................................................................................26

Figure 1 – DoD Red Hill Defueling Plan.........................................................................................1

Figure 2 – Joint Task Force Red Hill .............................................................................................. 4

Figure 3 – Scenario 1: Most Likely Release in the LAT................................................................. 8

Figure 4 – Scenario 2: Most Likely Release in the Tank Gallery.................................................... 9

Figure 5 – Scenario 3: Most Dangerous/Least Likely Release..................................................... 10

Figure 6 – Defueling Fire Response Plan...................................................................................... 11

Figure 7 – AFFF Reclamation Line Repairs................................................................................... 13

Figure 8 – Tank Schematic – Fuel Sections.....................................................................................19

Figure 9 – Tank Bottom Flow Path.................................................................................................21

Table 1 – Comprehensive List of Submitted Deliverables and Completed Events.......................... 4

Table 2 – JTF-RH Spill Response Exercises................................................................................ 12

Table 3 – Defueling Timelines and Quantities Red Hill Tank Mains ...........................................20

Table 4 – Defueling Timelines and Quantities for Red Hill Flowable Tank Bottoms................. 21

Table 5 – List of Deliverables to DOH and EPA.......................................................................... 24

Enclosures:

(1) Defueling Fire Protection CONOP 

(2) Spill Release Scenarios

(3) Oil Pressure Door CONOP

(4) Repacking Lines CONOP

(5) Red Hill Tank Mains Defueling CONOP

(6) Red Hill Flowable Tank Bottoms Defueling CONOP

(7) Unpacking Lines CONOP

(8) JTF-RH Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)
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I. Introduction

On June 30, 2022, the Department of Defense (DoD) provided to the Hawaii Department 

of Health (DOH) and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) its five-phase

plan to defuel the Red Hill Bulk

Fuel Storage Facility (RHBFSF). 

DoD noted in that submission that 

its planning process was iterative,

and that DoD would provide

supplements to the plan that would

include additional details and 

updated timelines and milestones 

for the completion of defueling.

To date, DoD has submitted two 

supplements to DOH and EPA:

Supplement 1.A on September 7, 

2022, and Supplement 1.B on 

September 28, 2022. 

Supplement 1.A focused on 

DoD’s plan to integrate community 

engagements into the defueling 

planning and timeline and outlined a

detailed plan to safely unpack the 

Red Hill pipelines in order to

conduct mandatory repairs and 

enhancements. Supplement 1.B 

centered on the following: updates 

to the Fire and Spill Response 

Plans, updates to the infrastructure 

repairs and enhancements, updates 

to Phase 5 planning, an update on 

DoD’s Joint Task Force Red Hill 

(JTF-RH), and DoD responses to

EPA’s requests for information (RFIs) dated August 11, 2022. 

Supplement 2 provides the way ahead and key milestones required to set the conditions to 

begin safe and expeditious defueling of the RHBFSF. It includes an update on the creation of the 

JTF-RH and a description of the progress that JTF-RH has made over the past eight months. It 

also includes updates on JTF-RH’s planning to complete the remaining work items to prepare the 

facility to begin defueling and on JTF-RH and the Defense Logistics Agency’s (DLA) planning 

for beginning the safe removal and relocation of fuel via gravity-based removal as well as the 

unpacking of the pipelines and the removal and relocation of all fuel in the four surge tanks. 

Completion of these parts of Phase 5 will result in the removal of approximately 99.85%, or 

104 million (M) gallons of fuel, from the facility. DoD will provide DOH and EPA with 

additional supplements as needed to comprehensively address any additional actions necessary to 

Figure 1- DoD Red Hill Defueling Plan
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ensure removal of all fuel from RHBFSF. 

Finally, this supplement provides JTF-RH’s Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), which is 

a time-based schedule containing the networked, detailed tasks necessary to ensure successful 

program execution. See Enclosure 8. Per the DOH emergency order, the IMS utilizes the 

critical path method, which has allowed JTF-RH to identify the longest sequence of dependent 

tasks for the defueling project and prioritize completion of those tasks to ensure that the project 

stays on or ahead of schedule. JTF-RH used the IMS to verify the attainability of defueling 

objectives, evaluate progress toward meeting those objectives, and integrate the program 

schedule activities with all other related components.

JTF-RH is meticulously working to safely and expeditiously accelerate a conditionsbased start of defueling by October 2023. JTF-RH projects that, subject to any unforeseen 

circumstances, it will begin gravity defueling by October 2023 and complete four steps of 

defueling by January 19, 2024: (1) Defuel Tank Mains; (2) Defuel Flowable Tank Bottoms; (3) 

Unpacking Pipelines; and (4) Surge Tanks.. The fuel from the tanks mains, flowable tank 

bottoms, surge tanks, and unpacked pipelines will be transferred into tankers and relocated to 

approved defense fuel support points (DFSPs).1 To avoid any confusion or ambiguity and in the 

spirit of transparency, DoD acknowledges the probability that a substantial amount of fuel 

(between 100,000 and 400,000 gallons) will remain in RHBFSF at the conclusion of this stage of 

defueling. DoD will provide DOH and EPA with additional supplements as needed to 

comprehensively address all additional actions necessary to ensure removal of all fuel from 

RHBFSF. 

A. Establishment and Mission of JTF-RH

On September 30, 2022, after submitting Supplement 1.B., DoD established the JTF-RH

to assume responsibilities from Navy to safely and expeditiously defuel the RHBFSF and rebuild 

trust with the state of Hawaii. 

Following the AFFF spill on November 29, 2022, on December 6, 2022, United States 

Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) directed JTF-RH to expand its mission to include

centralizing management and safety controls at RHBFSF to reduce risk of future mishaps. 

USINDOPACOM and JTF-RH added over 100 personnel to the JTF-RH Team to enable 

successful execution of these expanded responsibilities. Since December 2022, JTF-RH has 

implemented the following actions to facilitate its defueling mission:

− JTF-RH established physical control of the RHBFSF. JTF-RH personnel now manage 

two access control points (ACPs) and verify that all personnel on site are on an approved 

access roster with a clear purpose for accessing the facility.

− JTF-RH now oversees all security screening and badging of any personnel requesting 

access to RHBFSF.

− JTF-RH now oversees all maintenance, repair, and environmental remediation 

1 DoD’s decision-making on the relocation of the removed fuel is subject to finalization of NEPA process.

See infra, II.A.3. 
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contractors who enter RHBFSF and require a military escort to remain with these

contractors while at RHBFSF. The military escorts have the requisite training and 

knowledge to provide appropriate oversight of contractor actions. 

− JTF-RH has implemented a robust risk management process. In addition to repairs, 

enhancements, and modifications to set conditions for defueling, all other activities at 

RHBFSF must be coordinated, de-conflicted, and synchronized. This process occurs 

during the Red Hill Defueling Coordination and De-Confliction Working Group 

(RHDCDWG). This body consolidates all activities into a single integrated weekly 

schedule which is then approved by the JTF-RH Commander. Any activity characterized 

as “high risk” is approved by the JTF-RH Commander after receiving a detailed brief 

covering the procedures, hazards, and mitigations that will be taken to reduce risk. 

Access to RHBFSF is limited only to activities listed on the approved schedule. 

− JTF-RH has established procedures to maintain real-time visibility of all approved 

activities in order to have awareness of what organization is taking what action in which 

location in RHBFSF. 

− A single Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO) Program has been established under the purview of 

JTF-RH. It has been implemented to ensure a safe, methodical, and auditable approach 

to disabling and energizing systems or equipment necessary for maintenance or repairs. 

− JTF-RH has implemented enhanced procedures to protect the health and welfare of first 

responders and personnel involved in clean-up of hazardous material (HAZMAT) and 

remediation efforts. These measures include an instruction providing information on the 

safe handling of Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) or hazardous material and 

ensuring that appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is worn prior to entering 

or doing work at RHBFSF. In addition, JTF-RH has expanded its training program to 

incorporate additional procedures to ensure all personnel are trained and ready to respond 

in the event of a HAZMAT spill. 

B. JTF-RH Organizational Structure

 The initial JTF-RH organizational structure, as provided in Supplement 1.B, defined the six 

functional focus areas: (1) Planning Directorate, which oversees access control to Red Hill, 

conducts continuous planning to safely and expeditiously defuel Red Hill, and engages with all 

stakeholders for discussions prior to executing milestones; (2) Training Directorate, which works 

to ensure all personnel responsible for defueling operations are both individually and collectively 

trained and certified; (3) Quality Assurance Directorate, which monitors and evaluates various 

aspects of a project, service, or facility to ensure the standards of quality are met and enforced; 

(4) Repair and Maintenance Directorate, which is responsible for coordinating and executing fuel 

systems and facility repair projects; (5) Operations Directorate, which coordinates with the 

Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) to plan for the safe removal and transportation of fuel, 

conducts dry runs of the defueling operations, tank tightness testing and dewatering; and (6) 

Response Directorate, which coordinates with an Interagency Spill Response Team (ISRT) to 

develop response plans, conduct drills and rehearsals, and review lessons learned. The revised 

JTF-RH organizational structure (see Figure 2 below) reflects the additional capabilities 

established to support the expanded mission set to include the Defueling Information Sharing 

Forum (DISF), which brings together local community leaders, elected representatives, and other 

stakeholders with different areas of relevant subject matter expertise for discussions and key 
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updates pertaining to RHBFSF defueling line of effort; and the RHDCDWG, which serves as the 

centralized clearinghouse for any potential conflicts across all activities. 

Figure 2 – JTF-RH Organizational Structure

C. JTF-RH Progress

JTF-RH has made significant progress since establishment. A comprehensive list of 

major deliverables and events is provided in Table 1. As shown in Table 1, JTF-RH thus far has 

completed all tasks by their due date. Those tasks include a successful unpacking of the three 

products lines, 75% of all repairs, dewatering, the completion of sump tank tightness testing, and 

the execution of numerous safety and spill response drills. 

Table 1- Comprehensive List of Submitted Deliverables and Completed Events

DATE JTF-RH DELIVERABLES AND EVENTS

09 OCT 22 RHBFSF Tour CODEL Wasserman-Schultz

23 OCT 22 Third Party Repair Quality Validation Plan to DOH and EPA 

24 OCT 22 Consolidated Repair and Enhancement List to DOH and EPA 

24 OCT 22 Execution of Unpacking Equalization and Valve Cycling

25 OCT 22 F-24 Unpacking Complete 

26 OCT 22 JP-5 Unpacking Complete 
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28 OCT 22 F-76 Unpacking Complete 

1 NOV 22 Low Point Drain/Verification and PostOp Lineup Walkthrough Complete 

1 NOV 22 Third Party Repair Plan to DOH and EPA 

9 NOV 22 Fuel Tank Advisory Committee (FTAC) 

12 DEC 22 Defueling Town Hall 

16 DEC 22 Repair Status – All Under Contract

10 JAN 23 DISF Meeting 

10-12 JAN 23 Indo Pacific Command (IPC) State Government Outreach

11 JAN 23 Military Affairs Counsel Conference 

15 JAN 23 APTIM Contract Award for Repairs 

18 JAN 23 JTF-RH Town Hall with EPA, Navy, and DOH

19 JAN 23 2023 Administrative Consent Order (ACO) Public Meeting

20 JAN 23 RHBFSF Tour for DOH and EPA 

21 FEB 23 RHBFSF Tour for STAFFDEL Zomorrodian & STAFFDEL Nelson

01 MAR 23 Red Hill Special Committee (Brief by Commander, JTF-RH)

02 MAR 23 Dewatering CONOP to DOH and EPA 

23 MAR 23 Garrison Commander Outreach Meeting 

24 MAR 23 RHBFSF Tour for HON Lowman, ASD for Sustainment

24 MAR 23 Mr. McAndrew, DASD for Construction Meeting 

24 MAR 23 DISF Meeting

28-29 MAR 23 GAO Audit and Tour RHBFSF

1 APR 23 Monthly QV Submission to DOH and EPA

3 APR 23 Main Sump Tank Tightness/ Leak Testing Complete 

4 APR 23 RHBFSF Tour for CODEL McCollum

5 APR 23 Military Family Information Fair 

6 APR 23 Repacking Spill Response Drill

11 APR 23 Inter-Agency Senior Leader Meeting

11 APR 23 Kamehameha Schools President Engagement 

12 APR 23 RHBFSF Tour for the Red Hill Special Committee 

12 APR 23 Dewatering/ Sampling TTX Complete 

12 APR 23 Repacking Spill Response Drill Complete 

14 APR 23 Tank 311 Draining and Valve Repair and F24 Draining Complete 

14 APR 23 Fire Suppression CONOP to DOH and EPA 

15 APR 23 JTF-RH Defueling Risk Assessment In-Progress Review (IPR)

17-21 APR 23 Dewatering

21 APR 23 F-24 Draining (Low Point Drain) Complete 

22 APR 23 APTIM Mod 6 Notice to Proceed

26 APR 23 AFFF Concentrate Removal from Adit 6 to Pump House Complete 

1 MAY 23 Monthly QV Submission to DOH and EPA

15 MAY 23 JTF-RH Defueling Risk Assessment IPR

II. May 15, 2023 Red Hill Defueling Plan Updates

This Supplement provides key updates on plans and timelines for JTF-RH’s remaining 

work to prepare the RHBFSF for safe defueling and to defuel and relocate the vast majority of

fuel in the facility, thus bringing DoD closer to the requirement to set the conditions for facility 

closure by the Navy. It provides Phase 3 updates for fire and spill response and infrastructure 
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repairs and enhancements. It will also preview the forthcoming Environmental Assessment 

(EA) and Overseas Environmental Assessment (OEA) for the decision-making on distribution of 

the fuel, after JTF-RH has removed it from the facility. Supplement 2 Phase 4 updates include a 

listing of all required approvals from DOH and EPA before JTF-RH can commence defueling 

operations and outlines the repacking of fuel lines concept of operations (CONOP), which is a 

required preparatory step to defuel. Finally, Supplement 2 Phase 5 updates include: updated 

plans for gravity-based removal, fuel oil recovery (FOR) draining, and removal of all fuel in the 

four surge tanks, the analysis on pace for gravity-based defueling, defueling CONOPs, and a list 

of upcoming JTF-RH deliverables to DOH and EPA. JTF-RH projects that, subject to any 

unforeseen circumstances, it will begin gravity defueling by October 2023 and complete the 

Supplement 2 defueling—removal of fuel from UST tank mains and flowable tank bottoms, 

unpacking lines, and removal of fuel from surge tanks—by January 19, 2024. 

A. Phase 3 Update – Implement Actions to Make Facility Safe to Defuel

JTF-RH is currently operating in Phase 3 of the defueling plan. Key activities that occur 

during this phase are repairs, modifications, training preparedness, spill response drills, quality 

control and quality validation, and planning. To date, JTF-RH has completed 214 of 253 SGHrecommended repairs and projects completing all required repairs by May 31, 2023. This 

section provides key progress updates for Phase 3 resulting from information that has been 

learned and the iterative planning process conducted since the last supplement. 

1. Fire and Spill Response Update 

a. Fire Suppression Update

The AFFF fire suppression system at the Underground Storage Tanks (USTs) was 

disabled following the November 29, 2022, AFFF inadvertent discharge and remains inactive. 

This AFFF system has not been refilled with AFFF concentrate nor has the JTF-RH reactivated 

the system. JTF-RH and Federal Fire Department (FedFire), have implemented appropriate fire 

risk mitigations while repairs, enhancements and modifications for defueling are in progress. 

Meanwhile, JTF-RH worked with FedFire, and Navy Facilities and Engineering Systems 

Command (NAVFAC) to develop a defueling fire response plan that appropriately balances fire 

suppression, personnel safety, and environmental concerns. This plan uses dry chemical (sodium 

bicarbonate) fire extinguishers, the existing water sprinkler system and Federal Fire to respond to 

a fire event in the vicinity of the USTs. The Defueling Fire Protection Plan was submitted to 

DOH and EPA for review and concurrence on April 14, 2023 (see Encl. (1)). 

b. Spill Response

DoD facilitated a Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) inspection and 

briefed the results on March 4, 2022. The DOH/EPA inspection raised issues and concerns that 

were addressed as follows:

• On July 6, 2022, DoD awarded the contract to update the SPCC Plan to address all 

EPA/DOH comments. CNRH hosted several meetings with key stakeholders to ensure 

all inspection findings were addressed and/or incorporated into the revised SPCC Plan. 

• Navy provided the draft SPCC Plan to DOH and EPA on September 8, 2022. It was 
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included as part Supplement 1.A.

• On October 12, 2022, EPA provided SPCC training to NAVFAC, JTF-RH, Pacific 

Missile Range Facility, and JBPHH at CNRH headquarters. 

• On December 19, 2022, Navy provided EPA and DOH the revised draft SPCC Plan for 

review and comment. The revision addressed the piping in the Underground Pump 

House (UGPH) for JP-5, F-24, and F-76 that hold over 1 million gallons of fuel during 

fueling operations and are considered to be underground storage. JTF-RH received 

feedback from EPA and DOH on April 28, 2023 and will provide a response by June 30, 

2023. 

On January 26, 2023, JTF-RH established an Interagency Spill Response Planning Team 

(ISRPT), which includes the following stakeholders: EPA, DOH, JBPHH, Fed Fire, Defense 

Logistics Agency (DLA), Port Operations, US Coast Guard (USCG), JTF-RH, and Naval Sea 

Systems Command Supervisor of Salvage and Diving (SUPSALV). The ISRPT has 

collaboratively identified seven potential defueling spill scenarios and developed corresponding 

responses for each scenario. These spill scenarios and responses will be incorporated into the 

final SPCC Plan. JTF-RH expects to submit its proposed final SPCC Plan to EPA and DOH on

August 1, 2023. 

JTF-RH developed seven spill response plans for each of the seven potential defueling 

spill scenarios: (i) Release in Tank Gallery; (ii) Release in Lower Access Tunnel (LAT)

(Packing); (iii) Hotel Pier Pipe Rupture; (iv) Hotel Pier Overfill of Tanker; (v) Most Dangerous 

Release (Defuel); (vi) Dewatering; and (vii) Fire Response. Each spill release scenario is 

summarized below and Figures 3 through 6 provide a graphical depiction of where each release 

would potentially occur. See Encl. (2) for further details on the response mitigation measures for 

each scenario.

i. Most Likely Release in the Tank Gallery – Defueling:

JTF-RH assessed that, if a release were to occur in the Tank Gallery during defueling, it 

likely would result from one or more of the following events: (1) a pipe rupture; (2) a failed 

repair; or (3) failure of a valve in the tank gallery along a length of pipe downstream of tank 

skin-valves (double-block and bleed valves). Based on this assessment, JTF-RH has developed a 

plan to utilize the AFFF retention pumps to recover up to 20K gallons of released fuel within 

approximately seven minutes (rated at 1,000 gallons per minute using a maximum of three 

pumps active at one time - for a total of 3,000 gallons per minute pumping capacity). This 

solution comports with DOH’s January 13, 2023, recommendation to evaluate the AFFF 

retention line pumps for rapid removal of fuel. Likewise, if a release were to occur during 

defueling the tank bottoms, the AFFF retention pumps would be the most advantageous means of

removing the released fuel. JTF-RH projects that AFFF retention line repairs will be complete 

by May 31, 2023. 
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Figure 3 – Scenario 1: Most Likely Release in the Tank Gallery

ii.Most Likely Release in LAT Piping – Re-Packing/Un-Packing: 

JTF-RH assessed that, if a release were to occur in the LAT Piping during Repacking or 

unpacking, it likely would result from one or more of the following events: (1) a pipe rupture; (2) 

a failed repair; or (3) failure of a valve. If a rupture were to occur in the LAT, the fuel would be 

directed away from Adit 3 “Wye” (protecting direct pathways to the aquifer) and down the HT 

by the pre-positioned rigid flood barriers, which is the mitigation measure utilized to prevent the 

fuel from flowing to the HT. In this scenario, the released fuel would collect at the UGPH and 

pump out to surge tank B-2, which has a 385K gallon capacity.
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Figure 4 – Scenario 2: Most Likely Release in LAT 

iii.Most Likely Release Harbor Tunnel (HT) Piping – Re-Packing/Un-Packing: 

JTF assessed that, if a release were to occur in the Harbor Tunnel, during repacking or 

unpacking, it likely would result from one or more of the following events occurring: (1) a pipe 

rupture; (2) a failed repair; or (3) failure of a valve. If a rupture were to occur in the LAT, the 

fuel would be directed away from Adit 3 “Wye” (protecting direct pathways to the aquifer) and 

down the HT by the pre-positioned rigid flood barriers, which is the mitigation measure utilized 

to prevent the fuel from flowing to the HT. In this scenario, the released fuel will collect at the 

UGPH and pump out to surge tank B-2, which has a 385K gallon capacity.

iv. Tanker Overfill

In this scenario, a potential release could occur during tanker fill when the product is 

reaching tank capacity on the receiving tanker. A tank overfill could spill fuel onto the deck and 

into the water surrounding the vessel. Based on data provided by the Maersk Peary, the 

probability of overfilling a tanker is 0.4%. Historical data identified overflow amounts as less 

than 264 gallons. Spill response plans are predicated upon CFR 155, “Oil and Hazardous 

Material Pollution Prevention Regulations for Vessels.” JTF-RH’s spill response plan is based 

on the Vessel Response Plan (VRP) provided by Maersk Peary (Master Notification/ Tank 

Overflow Procedures).

v.Most Dangerous Release – Defueling

In this scenario, a possible release could occur if a fuel hammer, or vacuum condition, 

causes a fracture to a section of piping just north of a double blocking blow valve. The released 
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fuel would flow from the tank gallery into the LAT. JTF-RH estimates that after approximately 

18 minutes, the released fuel would reach the Adit 3 “Wye,” where the pre-installed rigid flood 

barriers would redirect the fuel from north of the aquifer to the HT. JTF-RH further estimates

that, in this worst-case scenario, 4.3 M gallons of fuel would be discharged over 30 hours. This 

scenario would be an escalating situation - which is initially handled via the response for the 

Most Likely Release in the tank gallery - utilizing the AFFF retention sump pumps. The 

escalation occurs when the spill ultimately exceeds the capacity of the AFFF retention sump 

pumps and begins to flow down the LAT all the way to the HT reaching the UGPH. The 

modeled flow rate would be approximately 13,800 gallons/minute (gpm), which would 

overwhelm the pumps and exceed B-2's surge tank capacity of 385K gallons. To prepare for this 

worst-case scenario, JTF-RH has developed a plan to leverage its oil spill response organizations 

to augment the UGPH pumps. The response plan will utilize supplemental pumps (4 x 2,200 

gpm = 8,800gpm) installed by SUPSALV (NAVSEA contract) on 1 July 2023 prior to the 

Defueling Exercise scheduled for 13 July 2023 to move fuel to tankers at Hotel Pier. 

Additionally, the sides of the ramp will be lined with sandbags or other barricades that direct any 

oil that exits Adit 1 into the lower yard tunnel. This fuel will be recovered by the SUPSALV 

pumps. This response action will minimize environmental impacts in the event of a spill. 

 

Figure 5 – Scenario 5: Most Dangerous Release - Defueling
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vi.Fire Suppression

In order for a fire to occur there must be a fuel release and an ignition source. NAVFAC 

Fire Engineer analysis estimated the probability of fuel release coupled with an ignition event 

that would result in a fire is 1 in 856 million (see Encl. (1)). JTF-RH has implemented the 

following mitigation measures to reduce the potential for a fire: joint wrapping, eliminating 

combustible materials, procurement of dry chemical extinguishers, installation of tank 

equalization lines, pipe repairs, fire watch, and updated operations plans. 

JTF-RH in coordination with NAVFAC Fire Engineers and the FedFire conducted fire 

suppression course of action analysis for alternatives to the disabled AFFF system. JTF-RH 

determined the chosen course of action in an effort to reduce risk to both the environment and 

personnel and consists of a layered approach using a manned fire watch in conjunction with the 

existing fire water sprinklers and Fed Fire emergency response. The fire watch will employ dry 

chemical fire extinguishers as an immediate response in parallel to the operational water 

sprinkler system in auto mode, and ahead of arrival of Fed Fire. The dry chemical fire 

extinguishing agent is sodium bicarbonate.

 The Defueling Fire Protection Plan (see Encl. (1)), provides an overview of the selected 

fire suppression response. The plan requires eight fire watch teams, each consisting of two 

trained and qualified personnel who will be positioned between two 150lb dry chemical fire 

extinguishers. The locations, as depicted in Figure 6 below, provide complete coverage 

throughout the entire tank gallery.

 

Figure 6 – Defueling Fire Response Plan

c. Response Drill Schedule

On April 6, 2023, JTF-RH conducted a full-scale spill response exercise. All ISRPT 

entities participated in this spill response exercise, which focused on testing the capabilities and 

actions JTF-RH will take in response to spill release at RHBFSF. The spill response exercise 

focused on initiating the notification tree and deploying spill containment and removal assets. 

Table 2 provides a comprehensive list of all JTF-RH response exercises in preparation for 

defueling.
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Table 2- JTF-RH Spill Response Exercises

JTF-RH Spill Response Exercises

SCENARIO RESPONSE EXERCISE DATE

1. Most Likely Release in the 

Tank Gallery

Defueling Spill Drill Exercise July 13, 2023

2-3. Most Likely Release in 

LAT or HT Piping 

Repacking Spill Drill 

Exercise

June 8, 2023

4. Tanker Overfill JTF-RH Spill Exercise August 2023

5. Most Dangerous Release –

Defueling

Defueling Spill Drill Exercise July 13, 2023

6. Dewatering TTX & Conditions Walk 

through

April 12 & 14, 2023

7. Fire Suppression FED Fire Exercise TBD

2. Infrastructure Repairs and Enhancements

JTF-RH continues to collaborate with DOH and EPA during the weekly Defueling

Technical Working Group (DTWG) and address outstanding RFIs at the action officer level. At 

this time, JTF-RH has responded to all formal RFIs received from DOH and EPA. JTF-RH will 

continue to staff any additional formal RFIs received with DTWG and provide prompt responses

to DOH and EPA. 

a. AFFF Reclamation Line Repairs

JTF-RH continues to work an alternate solution to address the damaged AFFF 

reclamation line in the LAT as depicted in Figure 7. This proposal will forego the replacement 

of the existing AFFF reclamation line. JTF-RH will continue to iterate with DOH and EPA on 

developing this alternate solution and address any regulator questions and concerns. JTF-RH 

will submit a formal proposal to DOH and EPA that incorporates and addresses all feedback and 

concerns no later than May 31, 2023.

JTF-RH is addressing the following items in support of the AFFF Reclamation Line 

Repairs: sump pump testing, line lift pump repair, line joint repairs, corroded support repairs, 

PVC line and low point drain (LPD) repairs. The sump pumps were dry tested on February 1-2,

2023, and JTF-RH is developing a plan to wet test the sump pumps. JTF-RH intends to
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repair/reallocate/replace sump pumps in order to maintain two working pumps per sump to 

support the JTF-RH Spill Response Plan. JTF-RH is working to seal AFFF retention line joints 

with an elastomeric joint seal and to repair corroded pipe supports. JTF-RH will establish

protection for LPDs as well as repair the damaged section of pipe. Repairs may also include 

connection of the AFFF retention line to the F-76 line. JTF-RH is on track to complete all 

repairs to the existing system by June 30, 2023. These repairs will also undergo rigorous quality 

control and quality assurance measures to ensure the repairs are performed properly. 

Additionally, JTF-RH provides secondary quality assurance on all repairs and audits of drafted 

and awarded contracts to ensure the highest quality of work performance and standards are met.

Figure 7 – AFFF Reclamation Line Repairs 

b. Hotel Pier FOR Line Repairs

JTF-RH determined, and DOH/EPA have conditionally agreed, that replacing a PVC 

drain line serving as secondary containment at Hotel Pier with steel line is not required to safely

defuel. Rather than replacing the line, JTF-RH will hydro test the existing PVC FOR pipeline to 

locate and repair leaks, in accordance with the conditional approval requirements established in

DOH’s letter dated January 13, 2023. JTF-RH intends to repair all damaged or missing 

hardware supporting the PVC FOR pipeline under the pier prior to hydro testing, including but 

not limited to damaged pipe hangers. JTF-RH will repair any identified leaks and retest prior to 

defueling. JTF-RH will provide DOH and EPA with documents that detail all repairs and testing

conducted. JTF-RH is on track to complete all repairs and testing by June 30, 2023. 
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c. F-76 Line

JTF-RH determined that F-76 line repairs are no longer required since F-76 fuel will be 

rerouted through the JP-5 line. This deviation was approved by DOH on January 13, 2023, and 

EPA on March 10, 2023.

d. Oil Pressure Door

The Oil Pressure Door (OPD) at the bottom of the tank gallery is designed to 

automatically seal off the tank gallery from the rest of the facility in the event of a spill. Once 

activated, the trapped fuel must be manually removed before the door can be reopened. In this 

scenario, fuel would be trapped in the tank gallery until slow, manual removal could be executed. 

And notwithstanding JTF-RH’s prior work to seal cracks and openings in the floor, there is 

moderate risk that large amounts of standing petroleum could release into the environment. 

Thus, JTF-RH conducted a risk analysis on the disposition of the OPD and determined that 

disabling the OPD and leaving it in the open position presents the lowest risk to the environment 

and aquifer. Based on this decision, JTF-RH does not intend to conduct repair Number 6 

(SGH.28) to the OPD. Enclosure 3 provides a detailed analysis of OPD disposition. 

e. Fire Suppression

JTF-RH’s Defueling Fire Suppression Plan uses dry chemical (sodium bicarbonate) fire 

extinguishers, the existing water sprinkling system and Federal Fire to respond to a fire event in 

the vicinity of the UST during defueling. See Encl. (1). However, should the use of AFFF be 

mandated by regulatory agencies JTF-RH is conducting repairs to the AFFF pipe from the pump 

house to the Adit 6 Tunnel. 

f. Main Fuel Oil Recovery (FOR) Sump and FOR Zone 7 Sump Tank Tightness 

Testing (TTT)

 

In Supplement 1.B., DoD agreed to conduct EPA-compliant testing of two sumps in the 

LAT, the Main FOR Sump and the Zone 7 Sump. JTF-RH conducted tank tightness testing on 

the Main FOR Sump on April 7, 2023 and provided DOH and EPA with a final report on May 

10, 2023. JTF-RH collaborated with DOH and EPA during the DTWG to develop an alternate 

means to test the Zone 7 FOR sump, since it cannot be tested in accordance with the standard 

tank tightness testing procedure. On April 13, 2023, JTF-RH provided a recommended testing 

solution to DOH and EPA for review and concurrence. JTF-RH received EPA concurrence on 

May 1, 2023 and conducted testing on Zone 7 Sump on May 3-4, 2023. JTF-RH provided EPA 

and DOH with the test results on May 11, 2023. After testing, JTF-RH intends to epoxy the 

sump and sump pump replacement. JTF-RH will repeat the test upon completing repairs and 

will submit written results to DOH and EPA within thirty days of testing.

3. EA/OEA

In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), JTF-RH is preparing 

an EA/OEA to analyze the potential environmental effects associated with JTF and DLA’s 
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discretionary decision-making2 for Red Hill defueling and fuel relocation. The scope of the EA 

includes fuel loading at JBPHH Hotel pier onto tanker vessels and the ocean transit to each 

relocation destination. The EA will analyze the following resource areas: water resources, 

marine biological resources, public health and safety, air quality, and greenhouse gases. The 

analysis will be based on a proposed action and alternatives that include a maximum of eleven 

refined product tanker ship transits with a maximum number of loadings possible based on the 

final maximum allowable operating pressures and the necessary manpower availability to safely 

load tankers at JBPHH Hotel pier and the movement of fuel via tanker to up to nine different 

locations within the DoD fuel supply chain.

a. Fuel Locations

The following potential locations are being considered in the EA/OEA: Darwin Australia; 

Port of Singapore; Subic Bay, Philippines; Sasebo, Japan; Puget Sound, WA; Vancouver, WA; 

Selby, CA; Point Loma, CA; and West Oahu, HI. DoD is planning for a Draft EA Public 

Comment Period from June 9-30, 2023, with an EA Public Meeting on June 15, 2023. DoD is 

targeting a Final EA and decision document no later than August 31, 2023, pending the 

completion of all NEPA requirements. 

B. Phase 4 Update – Final Preparation for Defueling

JTF-RH is meticulously working to safely and expeditiously accelerate the defueling 

timeline to support a conditions-based defueling start in October 2023. An October 2023

defueling start hinges on receiving unconditional approval from DOH and EPA and on the 

successful execution of repacking the pipelines. This section discusses the approvals that are 

required from DOH and EPA and previews the CONOP for repacking. 

 

1. Regulatory Approval(s)

DoD must receive unconditional approval from DOH and EPA prior to defueling RHBFSF. 

JTF-RH is conducting monthly risk assessments to evaluate the feasibility of executing an 

earlier, conditions-based start for defueling on October 16, 2023. Remaining work items and 

required approvals include:

1. DOH Approval of DoD Defueling Plan, as supplemented

a. Initial List of Repairs

b. Approval of AFFF Alternate Course of Action

2. Completion of Required Repair Work

3. Third-Party Validation of Repair Work

4. NEPA EA/OEA Completion

5. Regulatory Approval of Repair Work

6. CONOP for Defuel Response Plan and Regulatory Approval

2 NEPA does not apply to JTF-RH’s mission to defuel the Red Hill underground storage tanks themselves, as the 

Hawaii Department of Health has directed that action, and thus DoD does not have discretion on whether to defuel 

them. The scope of JTF-RH’s NEPA review is limited to analysis of the effects of JTF-RH’s discretionary decisionmaking for the distribution of the fuel after it has left the Red Hill facility. 
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7. CONOP for Fire Response and Regulatory Approval

8. CONOP for Spill Response and Regulatory Approval

9. Training and Certification for Each Milestone Evolution with Regulatory Approvals

a. JTF-RH Fuel Operations Directorate Personnel

b. Response Personnel

c. Fire WatchPersonnel 

10. Regulatory Approvals of Response Drills

a. Response in Red Hill (most likely, worst case) (DOH/EPA)

b. Response at Hotel Pier (USCG)

11. CONOP for Pipeline Repacking and Regulatory Approval

12. CONOP for Main Tank Defueling and Regulatory Approval

13. CONOP for Defueling Flowable Tank Bottoms Approval 

14. CONOP for Defueling Surge Tanks and Regulatory Approval

15. CONOP for Unpacking Pipelines and Regulatory Approval

16. Rehearsals for DoD Workforce

2. Repacking Lines

JTF-RH will repack the JP-5 and F-24 pipeline segments (two of the three pipeline 

segments previously unpacked to complete repairs) from the UGPH to the LAT after DOH and 

EPA provide unconditional approval for all completed repairs. Repacking these pipeline 

segments requires the use of UTF fuel, pushed up gradient utilizing Pearl Harbor transfer pumps 

while venting the upper end of the line. Moving the fuel from bottom up minimizes the risk of 

trapping air in the line, which then reduces the risk of a surge event. Additionally, this approach 

enables controlled venting of air from the line as it is displaced by fuel. It also eliminates 

introducing the head pressure of a Red Hill fuel tank for the duration of the repack. Lastly, using 

the pumps allows for a controlled/throttled repack, reducing the time from days to hours and 

allowing for predictive pauses to inspect the lines. The repacking operation order (OPORD)

brief to regulators occurred on April 28, 2023. JTF-RH will commence repacking in August or 

September 2023.

a. Repacking CONOP 

JTF-RH will fully repack both fuel lines in four phases: (1) pipeline condition 

verification; (2) P1411/1412 pump verification; (3) pipeline repacking via UTF gravity 

equalization/pump transfer equalization; (4) pipeline repacking via Red Hill tank equalization. 

Each of the phases includes safety measures detailed below to ensure operators are taking all 

necessary precautions. The Repacking Lines CONOP (see Encl. (4)) specifies what actions will 

take place during each phase, provides a graphical depiction of the fuel flow path from origin to 

destination, and prescribes personnel assignments by location. Further, the CONOP also details 

an estimate of fuel that will be required for repacking the pipelines: approximately 165,000 

gallons of F-24 and approximately 215,000 gallons of JP-5. JTF-RH anticipates approximately 

30-40% of the pipelines to repack via gravity equalization, 55-65% to repack via pump transfer 

to the respective Motor Operated Valve (MOV) closest to end of the line (F-24: M-162 and JP-5: 

M-163), and the remaining approximate 5% to repack utilizing the equalization line on the 
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respective Red Hill tank ball valve (F-24: TK5 and JP-5: TK20). JTF-RH estimates that 

repacking of each line can be completed in one eight-hour shift. 

b. Safety Measures for Repacking

JTF-RH conducted a Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) in February 2023, to identify, rank, 

and establish mitigations for risks associated with repacking operations. JTF-RH identified 13 

recommendations to mitigate risk (1 critical, 1 serious, 7 moderate, 1 minor, 1 negligible, and 2 

administrative) for repacking operations and incorporated them while developing the repacking 

CONOP. 

The repacking CONOP identifies and describes the functions of all key personnel 

required to conduct safe repacking operations. The plan directs a Supervisor of the Watch, a 

control room operator, and an assistant control room operator to be present in the control room 

during the entire operation. A supervisor and work leader will oversee all phases of repacking 

operations and, prior to commencement of repacking, will verify all valve positions. JTF-RH

will use independent validators to verify these inspections and confirm proper operation of 

valves to ensure correct system configuration. Additionally, LOTO will be used to isolate valve 

and energy control points vital to safe repacking operations. LOTO verification will be 

performed by third-party operational engineers, safety consultants, and JTF-RH supervisors. 

JTF-RH will conduct secondary quality assurance and ensure the highest standard of 

performance in the following areas: safety surveillance, LOTO locations/configurations audits, 

and spill response enclosures/kits inspections. Finally, JTF-RH will assign on-site safety 

representative and roving watch standers to monitor the pipeline during the repacking process. 

These manpower redundancies will provide additional controls to minimize the risk of human 

error.

JTF-RH has established a repacking training plan to ensure all personnel participating in 

the repacking operations possess the requisite knowledge and experience to safely perform their 

assigned duties. The plan includes general safety training, position-based training with

qualifications, and repacking specific training (TTX/walkthroughs). Additionally, JTF-RH will 

perform spill response training and drills, and secondary quality assurance in preparation for 

repacking and prior to executing repacking operations.

C. Phase 5 Update –Defuel and Relocate Fuel

Phase 5 constitutes the physical defueling of RHBFSF (20 underground fuel storage 

tanks, 4 surge tanks, and associated pipelines). The discussion of defueling activities in 

Supplement 2 focuses on the gravity-based defueling of the underground storage tanks and 

associated pipelines and on the removal of fuel from the four surge tanks. These activities will 

result in the removal of the vast majority of fuel from the RHBFSF. To avoid any confusion or 

ambiguity and in the spirit of transparency, DoD acknowledges the probability that a substantial 

amount of fuel (between 100,000 and 400,000 gallons) will remain in RHBFSF at the conclusion 

of this stage of defueling. DoD will provide DOH and EPA with additional supplements as 

needed to comprehensively address all additional actions necessary to ensure removal of all fuel 

from RHBFSF. 
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JTF-RH continues to refine defueling timelines to reduce the overall timeline while 

maintaining a balance between safety and speed. Subject to regulatory approval, JTF-RH is 

meticulously working to safely and expeditiously accelerate the start of gravity defueling in

October 2023. The start of defueling is conditions-based. 

The conditions required for defueling are itemized below: 

• DoD and Regulators meet scheduled milestones

• Decision Point of Tankers. Monthly Running Risk assessments and gate reviews 

support a decision on July 1, 2023 to commit putting tankers under contract to be 

positioned to meet an October 2023 defueling start date.

• All systems and equipment required for defueling are safe to operate

• All submitted CONOPs are approved in sufficient time to ensure all personnel are 

• trained and certified. 

• Reliable Shore Infrastructure (water/power) to support facility operations and 

defueling

• Operations is available for use.

• NEPA complete

JTF-RH and DLA developed a plan to complete the gravity defueling in under 120 days. 

Balancing safety and speed, JTF-RH will utilize the maximum allowable operating pressures for 

the pipelines to move fuel out of RHBFSF via Hotel Pier to the UTF and into commercial 

tankers. JTF-RH’s estimated flowrates indicate that each tanker requires only three days to reach 

maximum fill capacity. 

As such, JTF-RH will execute the first steps of defueling in four stages: (1) Defuel Tank 

Mains; (2) Defuel Flowable Tank Bottoms; (3) Unpack Pipelines; and (4) Defuel Surge Tanks. 

The estimated timeframe to complete these three steps is 51 days to 78 days. The fuel removed 

from the surge tanks will be transferred into the UTF. The projected dates for each evolution 

are identified in the IMS (see Encl (8)).

The tank mains will be defueled by filling up to two tankers per week during the 

defueling phase. A portion of tank mains fuel will also be redirected to the UTF. Leveraging the 

UTF ensures there is sufficient fuel for continuing operations, reduces the overall number of 

tankers required, and eliminates any potential interruptions to the defueling phase. Accounting 

for personnel rest and reset, JTF-RH estimates tank main defueling will take 35 to 50 days to 

complete. 

Once JTF-RH completes fuel removal of the tank mains, it will shift fuel to removal of 

flowable tank bottoms and to pipeline unpacking, moving fuel from those locations into tankers. 

The estimated time to defuel flowable tank bottoms is between 14 to 21 days, while the 

estimated time to unpack pipelines is between 2 to 7 days. These four stages within the 

defueling phase are outlined in detail below. 
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1. Tank Mains Defueling

Upon concurrence and receipt of DOH/EPA unconditional approval, DoD will perform tank 

mains defueling from each of the 14 in-service Red Hill tanks (JP-5: 7 tanks, F-76: 2 tanks, F-24: 

5 tanks). Consistent with the repair and repacking plans, main tank defueling will only utilize 

JP-5 and F-24 pipelines. During this defueling stage, the JP-5 and F-24 tanks will utilize their 

respective pipelines, and the two F-76 tanks will utilize the JP-5 pipeline. Tank mains defueling 

will defuel the Red Hill tanks down to a level of 10 feet, which is approximately two and a half 

feet above the low suction level. Stopping above 

the low suction level is necessary to prevent air 

from entering the pipeline, as that would lead to

trapped air in the line, increasing risk of pressure 

surges if operated in that condition. If air entered 

the pipeline, removing that air from the pipeline

would be time-consuming, requiring additional 

repacking and equalization operations before 

other tanks could be defueled. Stopping tank 

mains defueling when the fuel level reaches two 

and a half feet above low suction level provides a 

calculated balance between maximizing fuel 

removal and ensuring safe/effective operations. 

Tank mains defueling will be performed by 

gravity drain method, and tankers at Hotel Pier

will serve as the primary transfer destination. 

JTF-RH will brief DOH and EPA on the tank 

mains defueling CONOP during the week of May 

15, 2023, and will brief the OPORD during the 

week of June 5, 2023. JTF-RH is working to 

solidify a start date for the tank mains defueling.

Figure 8 – Tank Schematic – Fuel Sections

a. Tank Mains Defueling CONOP 

JTF-RH will empty the tank mains in three sub-phases: (1) pipeline repack and 

equalization; (2) defueling alignments (tanks and valves); (3) defueling. Each sub-phase

includes safety measures detailed below to ensure operators execute all necessary precautions. 

The Red Hill Tank Mains Defuel CONOP (see Encl (5)) specifies the actions for each phase, 

provides a graphical depiction of the fuel flow path from origin to destination, and prescribes

personnel assignments by location. Further, the CONOP specifies the quantity of fuel estimated

to transfer during tank mains defueling (see Table 3).
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 Table 3- Defueling Quantities and Timelines for Red Hill Tank Mains

Tank Product Volume (gals) Estimated Time (hrs)*

2 F-24 10.0M 48

3 F-24 9.7M 46

4 F-24 6.2M 30

5 F-24 10.0M 48

6 F-24 6.0M 29

7 JP-5 8.2M 39

8 JP-5 4.6M 22

9 JP-5 11.2M 53

10 JP-5 3.3M 16

11 JP-5 2.4M 11

12 JP-5 8.9M 42

15 F-76 5.8M 28

16 F-76 5.9M 28

20 JP-5 11.3M 54

 * Based on 210,000 gal/hr flow rate

Total fuel transfer quantities by product during tank main defuel are as follows: F-24: 

41.9M gallons, JP-5: 49.9M gallons, and F-76: 11.7M gallons. The total quantity is 

approximately 103.5 M gallons.

b. Safety Measures for Tank Mains Defueling

JTF-RH’s February 2023 PHA yielded 23 recommendations (2 critical, 13 serious, 1 

moderate, 1 negligible, and 6 administrative) for tank main defueling operations and each were 

incorporated in the development of the tank main defueling CONOP. The role of safety in 

functions of key personnel, preparation and processes for tank mains defueling, is the same as 

those described in section II.B.2.b. (Repacking Lines).

2. Flowable Tank Bottoms

Pending receipt of DOH and EPA concurrence and unconditional approval, JTF-RH will 

conduct flowable tank bottom defueling from each of the 14 in-service Red Hill tanks (JP-5: 7 

tanks, F-76: 2 tanks, F-24: 5 tanks). Following tank main defueling, approximately 120K gallons 

of fuel will remain in each tank bottom. This fuel is flowable (below the low suction point on 

the tank issue/receipt line) when aligned and transferred through the tank’s Fuel Oil Reclamation 

(FOR) line. Each in-service tank has a 4-inch FOR line that ties into a common 6-inch FOR line 

that travels to the end of the lower tank gallery before entering the main sump FOR sump. For 

tanks 2-12, 15 and 16, flowable tank bottoms will travel down the common 6-inch FOR line and 

tie into the JP-5 lateral pipeline at tanks 1/2 via a fixed pipe connection. See Figure 8. For tank 

20, the tank FOR line will tie into the Tank 20 JP-5 lateral pipeline via a hose connection or 

bypass zone 7 sump via a fixed pipe connection. The flowable tank bottoms defueling CONOP 

and OPORD briefs to regulators are planned to be conducted in conjunction with the tank mains 
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defueling brief the week of May 18, 2023, and June 8, 2023, respectively. The flowable tank 

bottoms defueling will take place upon completion of the tank mains defueling. 

Figure 9 – Tank Bottom Flow Path 

a. Flowable Tank Bottoms CONOP 

The flowable tank bottoms will be drained using each tank's FOR line that goes to the 

main FOR line and then will be redirected into the JP-5 line to allow for gravity flow down to 

UGPH/Pier. If not redirected, FOR line would send fuel to main sump and then TK 311 outside 

Adit 3. JTF-RH will empty the flowable tank bottoms in three sub-phases: (1) JP-5 and FOR 

pipeline verification; (2) defueling alignments (tanks and valves); and (3) defueling. Each of the 

sub-phases includes safety measures detailed below to ensure operators are executing all 

necessary precautions. The Red Hill Flowable Tank Bottoms Defueling CONOP (see Encl (6)), 

specifies what actions will take place during each sub-phase, provides a graphical depiction of 

the fuel flow path from origin to destination, and prescribes personnel assignments by location. 

Further, the CONOP identifies the estimated fuel quantities transferred during flowable tank 

bottoms as shown in Table 4. 
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Table 4- Defueling Quantities and Timelines for Red Hill Flowable Tank Bottoms

Tank Product Volume (gals) Estimated Time (hrs)*

2 F-24 120K 14

3 F-24 120K 14

4 F-24 120K 14

5 F-24 120K 14

6 F-24 120K 14

7 JP-5 120K 14

8 JP-5 120K 14

9 JP-5 120K 14

10 JP-5 120K 14

11 JP-5 120K 14

12 JP-5 120K 14

15 F-76 120K 14

16 F-76 120K 14

20 JP-5 120K 14

 * Based on 8,500 gal/hr flow rate 

Total fuel transfer amount by product during tank bottoms defuel is F-24: 600K gallons, JP-5: 

840K gallons, and F-76: 240K gallons. Combined total is approximately 1.68M gallons. DoD 

estimates that one tank can be completed in 14 hours. 

b. Safety Measures for Flowable Tank Bottoms Defueling

The PHA generated four recommendations (2 serious, 1 minor, and 1 administrative) for 

flowable tank bottoms defueling operations, and JTF-RH incorporated each recommendation in 

the development of the CONOP. The role of safety in functions of key personnel, preparation 

and processes for tank mains defueling, is the same as those described in section II.B.2.b. 

(Repacking Lines).

3. Unpacking Lines

Pending DOH and EPA concurrence and unconditional approval, JTF-RH will unpack 

the two pipelines (F-24 and JP-5 from Red Hill to the UGPH) utilized for defueling the Red Hill 

tanks. JTF will generally follow the same unpacking procedures that it used in its successful 

unpacking of the pipelines in October of 2022 and will incorporate lessons learned from that 

unpacking project. JTF-RH will brief the Unpacking CONOP to DOH and EPA during the week 

of July 6, 2023, and will brief the OPORD during the week of July 27, 2023. Unpacking will 

commence immediately following gravity defueling. JTF-RH is working to solidify a start date. 

a. Unpacking CONOP 

 

JTF-RH will unpack the JP-5 and F-24 fuel lines in two phases: (1) pre-operation 

planning; (2) gravity-drain down. The low point drain suction that was part of the previous 

unpacking stage will now occur in the residual fuel removal stage, which requires contractor 
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assistance due to the scope of effort. For this unpacking evolution, each phase includes safety 

measures (defined below) to ensure that operators are executing all necessary precautions. The 

Unpacking Lines CONOP (see Encl.(7)) identifies the following fuel quantity that operators will 

remove from the pipelines: an estimated 203K gallons in the JP-5 pipeline, and an estimated 

144K gallons in the F-24 pipeline. JTF-RH estimates unpacking both lines in one day. 

b. Safety Measures for Unpacking Lines

The PHA generated one administrative recommendation for unpacking lines. The 

previous unpacking evolution completed in November 2022 incorporated recommendations 

identified in the February 2022 PHA, and JTF-RH’s successful completion of the prior 

unpacking evolution validated the operational concept. The role of safety in functions of key 

personnel, preparation and processes for tank mains defueling, is the same as those described in 

section II.B.2.b. (Repacking Lines). 

4. Surge Tanks 

JTF-RH is currently developing CONOPs to defuel the surge tanks. JTF-RH projects that 

Surge Tank defueling activities can occur in various sequences of activities and will work with 

regulators to identify the optimal timing for Surge Tank defueling. There are four surge tanks 

with an approximate total of 480K gallons of fuel that will be drained. Each Surge Tank will be 

defueled in 2 sub-Phases. Sub-Phase 1: contractors will pump fuel out using an FLC organic 

pump or a diaphragm pump until loss of suction. Sub-Phase 2: Drain residual fuel using 4” 

Reclaim Line. Surge Tank 1 contains F24, which will be transferred to Hickam/UTF using the 

FLC organic pump until loss of suction. Surge Tanks 2-4 contain JP5, F76, and F76 

respectively, which will be transferred to Tank 301 using a diaphragm pump until loss of 

suction. The residual fuel in all four surge tanks will be drained using the 4” Reclaim Line to the 

Fuel Oil Reclaim Facility (FORFAC) via the UGPH Sump. JTF-RH is developing a plan to 

complete prior to repacking. JTF-RH will provide the CONOPs to DOH and EPA on May 18, 

2023.
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III. Next Deliverables

DoD will provide the following deliverables identified in Table 3 to DOH and EPA. 

Table 5 – List of Deliverables

Deliverable Due 

to DOH 

Concurrence 

from DOH 

Monthly QV Submission to DOH/EPA 5/1/2023 5/31/2023 

Defueling Supplement 2 to DOH/EPA 5/15/2023 6/29/2023 

Surge Tank Defuel CONOP 5/18/2023 6/2/2023 

Main Tank Defuel CONOP to DOH/EPA 5/19/2023 6/18/2023 

Tank Bottom CONOP to DOH/EPA 5/19/2023 6/18/2023 

Monthly QV Submission to DOH/EPA 6/1/2023 7/1/2023 

Final QV Submission to DOH/EPA 7/1/2023 7/31/2023 

Unpacking CONOP to DOH/EPA 8/27/2023 9/26/2023 

Defuel Preparedness Report 9/01/2023 10/01/2023 

Additional supplement addressing plan to remove residual 

fuel TBD

IV. Conclusion

JTF-RH remains focused on the safe and expeditious defueling of Red Hill. To avoid any 

confusion or ambiguity and in the spirit of transparency, DoD acknowledges that a substantial 

amount of fuel (between 100,000 and 400,000 gallons) will remain in RHBFSF at the conclusion 

of defueling actions covered in this supplement. DoD will provide DOH and EPA with 

additional supplements as needed to comprehensively address all additional actions necessary to 

ensure removal of all fuel from RHBFSF. 

Through continued collaboration among multiple stakeholders, JTF-RH continues to 

identify opportunities to safely accelerate defueling and looks forward to continued collaboration 

with DOH, EPA, and other stakeholders. DoD’s commitment to protect the people of Hawaii, the 

environment, and the security of the nation will guide JTF-RH actions in implementing the 

defueling plan. 
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V. Acronyms

Acronym Meaning

ACP Access Control Point

AFFF Aqueous Film Forming Foam

AFHE Automatic Fuel Handling Equipment

AISC American Institute of Steel Construction

API American Petroleum Institute

ASCE American Society of Civil Engineers

ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers

AST Above-Ground Storage Tank

ATG Automatic Tank Gauging

BFP Backflow Prevention

CCC Cross Connection Control

CFR Code of Federal Regulations

CIR Clean, Inspect and Repair

CNRH Commander, Navy Region Hawaii

COA Course of Action

COCO Contractor Owned / Contractor Operated

COMNAVREG HI Commander, Navy Region Hawaii

CONOP Concept of Operations

CPF Commander, US Pacific Fleet

CPM Critical Path Method

CRO Control Room Operator

DBB Double Block and Bleed

DCR Demand-to-Capacity Ratios

DFM Diesel Fuel – Marine

DFSP Defense Fuel Support Point

DISF Defueling Information Sharing Forum

DLA Defense Logistics Agency

DoD / DOD Department of Defense

DoH / DOH Department of Health

DOT PHMSA

Department of Transportation, Pipeline Hazardous Materials Safety 

Administration

EA / OEA Environmental Assessment / Overseas Environmental Assessment

EO Emergency Order

EOC Emergency Operations Center

EPA Environmental Protection Agency

ERP Emergency Response Plan
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Acronym Meaning

EXWC Engineering and Expeditionary Warfare Center

FE Finite Element

FFS Fitness for Service

FLC PH Fleet Logistics Center Pearl Harbor

FOR Fuel Oil Reclamation or Recovery

FRP (Red Hill Fuel Storage) Facility Response Plan

FRT Facility Response Team

GAO Government Accountability Office

HAR Hawaii Administrative Rules

HAZMAT Hazardous Material

HAZOP Hazard and Operability

HI DOH Hawaii Department of Health

HP Hotel Pier

HPV High Point Vent

HRS Hawaii Revised Statues

ICP Integrated Contingency Plan

ICS Incident Command System

IDWST Interagency Drinking Water System Team

IG Inspector General

IMP Integrity Management Plan

ISRT Interagency Spill Response Team

ITO Internal Training Officers

JB Joint Base

JBPHH Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam

JTF-RH Joint Task Force – Red Hill

LAT Lower Access Tunnel

LL Lessons Learned

LOTO Lock out Tag Out

LPD Low Point Drain

MOC Management of Change

MSC Military Sealift Command

MTG Manual Tank Gauging

NAVFAC Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command

NAVFAC HI Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Hawaii

NAVSUP Navy Supply Systems Command

NDAA National Defense Authorization Act

NEPA National Environmental Policy Act
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OEA Overseas Environmental Assessment

OMES Operation, Maintenance, Environmental and Safety Plan
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Acronym Meaning

OPORD Operation Order

ORA Operational Readiness Assessment

OSC On-Scene Coordinators

OSD Office of the Secretary of Defense

OSHA Occupational Health and Safety Administration

OSRO Oil Spill Response / Recovery Organization

PACFLT US Pacific Fleet

PAO Public Affairs Office

PCAR Preliminary Condition Assessment Report

PHA Process Hazard Analysis

PIT Pressure Indicating Transducer / Transmitter

PITS Pressure Indicating Transducer Sensors

POL Petroleum, Oil, and Lubricants

PPE Personal Protective Equipment

PS Pipe Support

PSM Process Safety Management

PVC Polyvinyl Chloride

PWS Public Water System

QA Quality Assurance

QC Quality Control

QI Qualified Individual

RBPS Risk-Based Process Safety

RFI Request for Information

RH Red Hill

RHBFSF Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility

RHDCDWG Red Hill Defueling Coordination and De-confliction Working Group

ROC Regional Operations Center

RP Recommended Practices

RRA Risk and Resilience Assessment

SCADA Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition

SECNAV Secretary of the Navy

SGH Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc.

SIM Structural Integrity Management

SME Subject Matter Expert

SMT Spill Management Team

SOW Statement of Work

SUPSALV Naval Sea Systems Command Supervisor of Salvage and Diving
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UGPH Underground Pump House

USINDOPACOM United States Indo-Pacific Command

USTRANSCOM United States Transportation Command

UTF Upper Tank Farm
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Defueling Fire Suppression CONOP
JOINT TASK FORCE – RED HILL

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Spill Response Scenarios
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Joint Task Force Red Hill 

Spill Release Scenarios

Enclosure 2

Most Likely Release in LAT or HT Piping - Re-Packing/Un-Packing

4. Surface water will be inspected regularly to identify any sheen that might appear in the harbor

to allow for rapid response.

5. Vacuum trucks will be located at Hotel Pier and outside Adit 3 to quickly respond to any releases

at those locations.

6. Spill kits will be staged near the Adit 3 “Wye”, Adit 2, UGPH, and throughout the facility.

7. .

8.

Response Actions:

1. CRO immediately ceases defueling operations and shuts all Motor Operated Valves (MOVs),

limiting fuel spill to the volume in the pipe upstream of the rupture (144,29 4gallons).

2. A small size spill will likely pool in the vicinity of the rupture and will be cleaned up in the tunnel

by responders with absorbents and small portable pumps.

3. Fuel flow reaches the Lower HT and begins to be collected in the sumps. The 5plex Sump System

(1000gpm) in the Lower HT and the UGPH Sump System (280gpm) will pump the fuel directly to the

B-1 and B-2 Tanks at FLCPH FORFAC, 385,000gal capacity each.

Follow-up Actions:

1. Fuel and fuel residue remaining on the LAT/HT deck will be removed manually with absorbents

or small portable pumps.

2. Fuel in the FLCPH FORFAC Tanks will be removed by Vacuum Trucks or pumped elsewhere (i.e.

to Hotel Pier barges or other FLCPH tanks).

3. Fuel remaining in the fuel piping and will be unpacked and piping repaired.

Stakeholder Response Actions:

 Additional response actions are contained in the CNRH RHFSF Response Plan. Actions are

subject to modification pending HAZOPs finalized plan. Entities involved include, but are not limited

to: FEDFIRE, FLC, PORT OPS, USCG, EOC, JBPHH, and CNRH/ROC.

(b) (3) (A)

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 Run temporary discharge piping or hose from the pumps to VS-1C to any desired product

pipeline(s), 

 Minor modifications to a line at the upper tank farm will allow pumping up to the UTF tanks

secondary containment areas, either to bladders or into the berms directly.

 Line the sides of the ramp with sandbags or other barricades that direct any oil that exits the

Adit 1 door into the lower yard tunnel. This oil will be picked up by the pumps (Fig 2,3).

PORT OPS (CNRH Spill Management Team)

 IAW TAB C - On Water Spill Containment and Recovery Strategies, RHTFSF Response

Plan.

QI/OSRO - QI will make necessary notifications, and contracted OSROs will respond within a reasonable 

amount of time with personnel and equipment that is previously identified and discussed in the 

contract.

USCG - The Federal On-Scene Coordinator Representative (FOSCR) attached to JTF Red Hill will be on call 

24/7 to offer expert advice and recommendations to facilitate a unified operational response. 

 The National Response Center will contact Sector Honolulu Incident Management

Division. If necessary, Pollution Responders and Federal On-Scene Coordinator

Representatives will be available to assist with facilitating divisional groups. The National

Strike Force coordination center will also be notified to determine if the Pacific Strike Team

needs to deploy assets to assist.

 Additionally, the Sector Emergency Management Force Readiness shop has the

capability to recall a Type I Incident Response Team from Sector Honolulu to implement the

Incident Command System and organize a Unified Command.

Additional response actions are contained in the CNRH RHFSF Response Plan. Actions are subject to 

modification pending HAZOPs finalized plan.

Discharge Analysis:

Most Dangerous Least Likely Discharge (4.3 million gallons)

The following is based on the most-probable worst-case discharge. In this scenario it is assumed the spill 

will be unsecured for approximately 6 hours. The analysis also assumes Adit 2 is sealed.

Without supplemental pumps from Navy SUPSALV, the only method for removing fuel from the tunnels 

would be the UGPH Sump Pumps 

 The total discharge from the tank will be 4,305,787 gallons based on engineering analysis 

conducted by PCCI. The product will reach Adit 1 in approximately 1 hour and begin to fill the entire 

space. The UGPH sump will send fuel to the B-1 and/or B-2 FORFAC tanks. Approximately 6 hours after 

the initiation of the rupture the fuel will overflow into the UGPH and begin spilling out of Adit 1. Over 

the next 18 hours: 1,049,187 gallons will spill out Adit 1 into the drainage swale and potentially impact 

(b) (3) (A)

(b) (3) (A)

Enclosure 2
Enclosure 2

Most Dangerous Least Likely Discharge Scenario - Defueling

Halawa Stream, 

With four Navy SUPSALV supplemental pumps (Single capacity - 2,200 gpm; Total capacity - 8,800 gpm) 

in place, they can be utilized to move oil to the tanker vessels or the UTF containment. The following 

scenario is expected to occur: 

The total discharge from the tank will be 4,305,787 gallons based on engineering analysis conducted by 

PCCI. The product will reach Adit 1 in approximately 1 hour and begin to fill the entire space. The UGPH 

sump will send fuel to the B-2 FORFAC tanks; which has a 378,000 gallon capacity. Once the flow reaches 

their suctions, the SUPSALV pumps will direct flow to tanker vessels at Hotel Pier of the barges at Sierra 

Pier (both located on Joint Base Pearl Harbor). Roughly 7 hours after the rupture, a peak accumulation 

of 936,187 gallons is expected in the UGPH/Lower Harbor Tunnel. Due to the small gradient of the 

Harbor Tunnel the oil volume will cover the deck of the Lower Harbor Tunnel a few hundred feet past 

Adit 2 (sealed). It will not breach the UGPH Deck grating however, and it will not be discharged to the 

environment through Adit 1. 

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Oil Pressure Door CONOP
HQ USINDOPACOM 

This brief is classified:

Discussion up to:

Classified by:

Derived from:

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Oil Pressure Door

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As of 11 1600 APR 2023

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Multiple Sources

Enclosure 3

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Enclosure 3 

U) Most Likely Release - Lower Access Tunnel (LAT)

epacking Scenario - Discharge of 144,000 GAL

•Scenario: Only the F -24 and JP-5 RHL Pipelines will be used to 

transfer the 3 products currently inventoried in RH.

•CRO immediately ceases defueling operations and shuts all

Motor Operated Valves (MOVs), limiting fuel spill to the volume

in the pipe up

Response Actions 

Flood Barriers will be placed at the and the to direct flow in 

event of leak or rupture. 

A Control Room Operator (CRO) and an assistant Control Room Operator will be in the control 

room throughout the entire operation. 

Rovers and supervisors will be on site to verify valve operations, configurations, and pipeline 

monitoring. 

Spill kits will be pre-staged at various locations in the tunnel. 

Booms around Yard Oiler Non-Propelled (YON) fuel barges and fuel tanker vessels to contain 

any releases that could occur during repacking/defueling. 

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Red Hill F-24/JP-5 

Repacking Lines CONOP

(UTF Equalization, B1554 Pump)
Red Hill F-24/JP-5 

Repacking Lines 

(UTF Equalization, 

Enclosure (4)

(b) (3) (A)
F-24 Repacking Lines - UTF Tank, Pumps

Concept of Operation (Date: TBD) 

Operations Summary 

► Phase I: F-24 Pipeline Condition Verification (all repairs complete and QA'd}

Phase Ill F-24 Pipeline Repacking 

► Phase 11:■■■■■Pump Verification

► Phase Ill: F-24 Pipeline Repacking (equalize from UTF Tank_, then using Pumps

► Phase IV: F-24 Pipeline Equalization (From Tank.}

► location:

► Date: TBD 

Preparation for Execution 

► F-24 Repacking Amount: ~16SK Gals 

► Issuing Tank: UTF Tank-(F-24) 

Execution 

► Phase I: F-24 Pipeline Condition Verification

► Planning - Data Gathering, Condition Verification, QA, Op Order, HAZOP

► Preparation - New Vent line installed between HPVs at Tank., remove LOTO

from RH Tank■>for venting, align blinds 

► Training - To Op Order and Emergency Response

► Evolution Walkthrough - All Scheduled Watch-Standers

► Phase II: B1554 Pump Verification

► Maintenance: Pumps have been PM'd and certified "ready to operate"

► Phase Ill: F-24 Pipeline Repacking

► Maintenance and Op Check: Confirm status of-pumps

relevant blinds have been rolled, equalization line at Tank·•

► Pipeline Repacking: Align UTFTank-and equalize F-24 Pipeline, then transfer

balance of F-24 to F-24 Pipeline, using pump■■■■I, Tank Inventory~ TBDK 

Gals 

► Confirm Valve Alignment as identified in OPORO

► Phase IV: F-24 Pipeline Equalization (From Tank-

► line Pressure Verification: Equalize pipeline to tank head pressure (Tank-by

opening the new equalization line 

► Valves are aligned in Baseline position for Oefueling

ADIT■ 

Red Hill Facility 

Lower Tank Gallery 

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New F-24 HPV IVO 

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at 

Tanks. 

Repacking Volumes (Gallons) 

UTFTank-:"TBOK 

F-24 Pipeline Repacking: ~16SK (from

Unpacking)

Remaining in Tank: "TBOK 

Tank Inventory 

-TBDK Gals

UTFTank

lssuing "'i'an1< ­

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F-24 Pipeline Repacking Flow Path

Staffing 

► A Supervisor of the Watch, Control Room Operator & Assistant Control Room

Operator will be in Control Room throughout the entire operation

► At all times, a Work Leader will be at Red Hill supervising repacking operations

► Validators will provide verification of proper operation of valves

► Rovers will be assigned to monitor the pipeline during the repacking process

Adit 

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Pipeline 

Vent JP-5 Pipeline 

to Tank■ Aditl 

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JP-5 Repacking Lines - UTF Tank, Pumps 

Concept of Operation (Date:TBD) 

Operations Summary Phase Ill JP-5 Pipeline Repacking 

► Phase I: JP·S Pipeline Condition Verification (all repairs complete and QA'd}

► Phase 11:·····Pump Verification

► Phase Ill: JP·S Pipeline Repacking -F-24 (equalize from UTF Tank-than using Pumps

► Phase IV: JP·S Pipeline Equalization (from Tank.

► location:

► Date: TBD

Preparation for Execution 

► JP·S Repacking Amount: ~21sK Gals (F-24)

► Issuing Tanks: UTF TankExecution 

► Phase I: JP·S Pipeline Condition Verification

► Planning - Data Gathering, Condition Verification, QA, Op Order, HAZOP

► Preparation -Remove LOTO from RH Tank■for venting, align blinds

► Training-To Op Order and Emergency Response

► Evolution Walkthrough -All Scheduled Watch-Standers

► Phase 11:-Pump Verification

► Maintenance: Pumps have been PM'd and certified "ready to operate"

► Phase Ill: JP·S Pipeline Repacking (F-24}

► Maintenance and Op Check: Confirm status of-pumps

relevant blinds have been rolled, equalization line at Tank■

► Pipeline Repacking: Align UTF Tank-and equalize JP-5 Pipeline with F-24,

then transfer balance of F-24 to JP-5 Pipeline, using pump■■■■■ Tank

Inventory ~ TBDK Gals

► Phase IV: JP·S Pipeline Equalization (From Tank.

► line Pressure Verification: Equalize pipeline to tank head pressure (Tan-by 

opening the new equalization line

► Valves are aligned in Baseline position for Defueling

ADIT■ 

Red Hill Facility 

Lower Tank Gallery 

-

Pump-

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Vent to Tank 

■•

Repacking Volumes (Gallons) 

UTF Tank-"'TBDK 

JP·S Pipeline Repacking: N215K (from 

Unpacking) 

Remaining in Tank: �BOK 

Tank Inventory 

NTBDK Gals 

UTFTank

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Tank 

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J P-5 Pipeline Repacking Flow Path 

Staffing 

► A Supervisor of the Watch, Control Room Operator & Assistant Control Room

Operator will be in Control Room throughout the entire operation

► At all times, a Work Leader will be at Red Hill supervising repacking operations

► Validators will provide verification of proper operation of valves

► Rovers will be assigned to monitor the pipeline during the repacking process

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to Tank■ Adit 

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Red Hill Tank Mains Defuel CONOP

(2 tankers per week no pumps)
Red Hill Tank Mains Defuel

(2 tankers per week no pumps)

Enclosure (5)
2

F-24 Defueling - Tanks , Gravity

Concept of Operation (Date: TBD)

Operations Summary

 Phase I: F-24 Pipeline Repack and Equalization Verification

 Phase II: F-24 Defueling Alignments (from RH Tank to DLA Destination TBD)

 Phase III: F-24 Defueling (From Tanks )

Preparation for Execution

 Location: 

 Date: TBD

 F-24 Defueling Amounts: ~42M Gals (see table for specific tank volumes)

 Issuing Tanks: Red Hill Tank 

Execution

 Phase I: F-24 Pipeline Repack and Equalization Verification

 Planning – Condition Verification, Op Order, HAZOP

 Preparation – Remove LOTO from RH Tanks , align blinds

 Training – To Op Order and Emergency Response

 Evolution Walkthrough – All Scheduled Watch-Standers

 Phase II: F-24 Defueling Alignments

 Tank Defueling: Align specific RH Tank to F-24 Pipeline to DLA Destination TBD, 

use gravity, vent through aligned tank

 Confirm Valve Alignment as identified in OPORD

 Phase III: F-24 Defueling (From Tanks )

 OPORD: Follow OPORD as written, trained and briefed, equalize F-24 Pipeline 

between tank Defuelings

 Minimum Tank Level: Do not defuel below 10’ level in any tank

 Close relevant valves once RH Tanks have been Defueled

Phase III F-24 Defueling

DLA Provided Vessel

Ullage:

Red Hill Facility

Lower Tank Gallery

UGPH

ADIT 

Gravity

Defueling Volumes (Gallons)

Total F-24 Defueling: ~42M

Current Level

UTF Tank

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(b) (3) (A)

(b) (3) (A)

(b) (3) (A)

(b) (3) (A) Enclosure (5)
F-24 Tanks Defueling Flow Path

Adit Adit Adit 

Adit 

Adit 

 on F-24

Pipeline

Staffing

 Defueling operations are scheduled for 24-hours/day (two 12-hour shifts)

 A Supervisor of the Watch, Control Room Operator & Assistant Control Room Operator will be in

Control Room throughout the entire operation

 At all times, a Work Leader will be at Red Hill supervising Defueling operations

 Pier Side PIC will supervise ship loading.

 Validators will provide verification of proper operation of valves

 Rovers will be assigned to monitor the pipeline during the Defueling process

3 Enclosure (5)

(b) (3) (A) (b) (3) (A) (b) (3) (A) (b) (3) (A) (b) (3) (A) (b) (3) (A) (b) (3) (A)

(b) (3) (A)
JP-5 Defueling - Tanks , Gravity

Concept of Operation (Date:TBD)

Operations Summary

 Phase I: JP-5 Pipeline Repack and Equalization Verification

 Phase II: JP-5 Defueling Alignments (from RH Tank to DLA Destination TBD)

 Phase III: JP-5 Defueling (From Tanks 

Preparation for Execution

 Location: RH JP-5 IVO selected RH Tank 

 Date: TBD

 JP-5 Defueling Amounts: ~50.0M Gals (see table for specific tank volumes)

 Issuing Tanks:

Execution

 Phase I: JP-5 Pipeline Repack and Equalization Verification

 Planning – Condition Verification, Op Order, HAZOP

 Preparation – Remove LOTO from RH Tanks , align blinds

 Training – To Op Order and Emergency Response

 Evolution Walkthrough – All Scheduled Watch-Standers

 Phase II: JP-5 Defueling Alignments

 Tank Defueling: Align specific RH Tank to JP-5 Pipeline to DLA 

Destination TBD, use gravity, vent through aligned tank

 Confirm Valve Alignment as identified in OPORD

 Phase III: JP-5 Defueling (From Tank )

 OPORD: Follow OPORD as written, trained and briefed, equalize JP-5 Pipeline 

between tank Defuelings

 Minimum Tank Level: Do not defuel below 10’ level in any tank

 Close relevant valves once RH Tanks have been Defueled

Phase III JP-5 Defueling

Current Level

DLA Provided Vessel

Ullage:~

Red Hill Facility

Lower Tank Gallery

UGPH

ADIT 

Gravity

Defueling Volumes (Gallons)

Total JP-5 Defueling: ~50.0M

Skillet

4 Enclosure (5)

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(b) (3) (A)

(b) (3) (A)
JP-5 Tanks Defueling Flow Path

Adit Adit Adit 

Adit 

Adit 

Or alternative DLA-approved 

destination

Staffing

 Defueling operations are scheduled for 24-hours/day (two 12-hour shifts)

 A Supervisor of the Watch, Control Room Operator & Assistant Control Room Operator will be in

Control Room throughout the entire operation

 At all times, a Work Leader will be at Red Hill supervising Defueling operations

 Pier Side PIC will supervise ship loading

 Validators will provide verification of proper operation of valves

 Rovers will be assigned to monitor the pipeline during the Defueling process

5 Enclosure (5)

(b) (3) (A) (b) (3) (A) (b) (3) (A) (b) (3) (A) (b) (3) (A) (b) (3) (A)

(b) (3) (A)
F-76 Defueling - Tanks , Gravity

Concept of Operation (Date:TBD)

Operations Summary

 Phase I: JP-5 Pipeline Repack and Equalization Verification

 Phase II: F-76 Defueling Alignments (from RH Tank to DLA Destination TBD)

 Phase III: F-76 Defueling (From Tanks )

Preparation for Execution

 Location: RH F-76 IVO selected RH Tank 

 Date: TBD

 F-76 Defueling Amounts: ~11.7M Gals (see table for specific tank volumes)

 Issuing Tanks: Red Hill Tank 

Execution

 Phase I: JP-5 Pipeline Repack and Equalization Verification

 Planning – Condition Verification, Op Order, HAZOP

 Preparation – Remove LOTO from RH Tanks align blinds

 Training – To Op Order and Emergency Response

 Evolution Walkthrough – All Scheduled Watch-Standers

 Phase II: F-76 Defueling Alignments

 Tank Defueling: Align specific RH Tank to JP-5 Pipeline to DLA Destination 

TBD, use gravity, vent through aligned tank

 Confirm Valve Alignment as identified in OPORD

 Phase III: F-76 Defueling (From Tank )

 OPORD: Follow OPORD as written, trained and briefed, equalize JP-5 Pipeline 

between tank Defuelings

 Minimum Tank Level: Do not defuel below 10’ level in any tank

 Close relevant valves once RH Tanks have been Defueled

Phase III F-76 Defueling

Current Level

DLA Provided Vessel

Ullage:~ 

Red Hill Facility

Lower Tank Gallery

UGPH

ADIT 

Gravity

Defueling Volumes (Gallons)

Total F-76 Defueling: ~11.7M

6 Enclosure (5)

(b) (3) (A)

(b) (3) (A) (b) (3) (A) (b) (3) (A) (b) (3) (A)

(b) (3) (A)

(b) (3) (A) (b) (3) (A) (b) (3) (A) (b) (3) (A)

(b) (3) (A)
F-76 Tanks Defueling Flow Path

(using JP-5 Pipeline)

Adit Adit 

Adit 

Adit 

Adit 

Or alternative DLA-approved 

destination

Staffing

 Defueling operations are scheduled for 24-hours/day (two 12-hour shifts)

 A Supervisor of the Watch, Control Room Operator & Assistant Control Room Operator will be in

Control Room throughout the entire operation

 At all times, a Work Leader will be at Red Hill supervising Defueling operations

 Pier Side PIC will supervise ship loading.

 Validators will provide verification of proper operation of valves

 Rovers will be assigned to monitor the pipeline during the Defueling process

7 Enclosure (5)

(b) (3) (A) (b) (3) (A) (b) (3) (A) (b) (3) (A) (b) (3) (A) (b) (3) (A)

(b) (3) (A)
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Red Hill Flowable Tank Bottoms Draining CONOP
Red Hill Flowable Tank Bottoms 

Draining

Enclosure (6)
Tank Bottoms Draining – RH Tank

Concept of Operation (Date:TBD)

Operations Summary

 Phase I: JP-5 Pipeline, FOR Line Verification, jumper on FOR line at Sump, jumper at 

Tank

 Phase II: Tank Bottoms Draining Alignments (from Tank to JP-5 Pipeline IVO Tank 

via FOR Line to DLA Destination TBD)

 Phase III: Tank Bottoms Draining

Preparation for Execution

 Location: 

 Date: TBD

 Bottoms Draining Amounts: ~120K Gals

 Issuing Tanks: Red Hill Tank

Execution

 Phase I: JP-5 Pipeline, FOR Line Verification, Sump, Tank

 Planning – Condition Verification, QA, Op Order, HAZOP

 Preparation – Remove LOTO from FOR Line, connect Tank Line to JP-5 

Pipeline IVO Tank Isolate Sump, align blinds 

 Training – To Op Order and Emergency Response

 Evolution Walkthrough – All Scheduled Watch-Standers

 Phase II: Tank Bottoms Draining Alignments (from Tank to JP-5 Pipeline to DLA 

Destination TBD)

 Tank Bottoms Draining: Align Tank to FOR Line to JP-5 Pipeline IVO Tank to 

DLA Destination TBD, bypass Zone 7 Sump, use gravity, vent through aligned tank

 Confirm Valve Alignment as identified in OPORD

 Phase III: Tank Bottoms Draining

 OPORD: Follow OPORD as written, trained and briefed

 Emptying Tank: Continue Bottoms Draining until no flow is detected

 Close relevant valves once Tank has been Drained

Phase III Tank 

Bottoms Draining

DLA Destination (TBD)

Combine with F-24/JP-5 Bottoms

Red Hill Facility

Lower Tank Gallery

UGPH

ADIT 

Gravity,

no pumps

Bottoms Draining Volumes (Gallons)

Tank ~120K

FOR Line to 

JP-5 Pipeline

Sump

Tank

2 Enclosure (6)

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Bottoms Draining – Tank

Flow Path

Adit Adit 

Adit 

Adit 

Adit 

DLA Destination (TBD)

FOR Line to 

JP-5 Pipeline

Sump

Staffing

 Bottoms Draining operations are scheduled for day shift only

 A Control Room Operator & Assistant Control Room Operator will be in Control Room throughout the

entire operation

 At all times, a Work Leader will be at Red Hill supervising Bottoms Draining operations

 Pier Side PIC will supervise ship loading.

 Validators will provide verification of proper operation of valves

 Rovers will be assigned to monitor the pipeline during the Bottoms Draining process

3 Enclosure (6)

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(b) (3) (A) (b) (3) (A) (b) (3) (A) (b) (3) (A) (b) (3) (A) (b) (3) (A) (b) (3) (A)

(b) (3) (A)
Bottoms Draining – All RH Tanks, except Tank

Concept of Operation (Date:TBD)

Operations Summary

 Phase I: JP-5 Pipeline and FOR Line Verification

 Phase II: RH Tanks Bottoms Draining Alignments (from RH Tanks to JP-5 Pipeline IVO Tank 

to DLA Destination TBD)

 Phase III: RH Tanks Bottoms Draining

Preparation for Execution

 Location: RH JP-5 Pipeline and FOR Line IVO Tank FOR Line IVO RH Tanks 

 Date: TBD

 Bottoms Draining Amounts: ~120K Gals per tank

 Issuing Tanks: Red Hill Tanks, except Tank

Execution

 Phase I: JP-5 Pipeline and FOR Line Verification

 Planning – Condition Verification, QA, Op Order, HAZOP

 Preparation – Remove LOTO from FOR Line, connect Tank Line to JP-5 

Pipeline IVO Tank , Isolate Main Sump, align blinds 

 Training – To Op Order and Emergency Response

 Evolution Walkthrough – All Scheduled Watch-Standers

 Phase II: RH Tanks Bottoms Draining Alignments (from RH Tanks to JP-5 Pipeline to DLA 

Destination TBD)

 Tank Bottoms Draining: Align RH Tanks to FOR Line to JP-5 Pipeline to DLA 

Destination TBD, use gravity, vent through aligned tank

 Confirm Valve Alignment as identified in OPORD

 Phase III: RH Tanks Bottoms Draining

 OPORD: Follow OPORD as written, trained and briefed

 Emptying Tank: Continue Bottoms Draining until no flow is detected

 Close relevant valves once RH Tanks have been Drained

Phase III All RH Tanks, except Tank

Residual Draining

DLA Destination (TBD)

Combine with F-24/JP-5 Bottoms

Or F-76/F76 Bottoms

Red Hill Facility

Lower Tank Gallery

UGPH

ADIT 

Gravity,

no pumps

Residual Draining Volumes (Gallons)

Each Tank: ~120K

All Tanks: ~1.66M

Tank 

Main Sump

4 Enclosure (6)

(b) (3) (A)

(b) (3) (A) (b) (3) (A) (b) (3) (A)

(b) (3) (A)

(b) (3) (A) (b) (3) (A) (b) (3) (A)
Bottoms Draining - All RH Tanks, except Tank 

Flow Path

Adit Adit 

Adit

Adit 

Adit 

DLA Destination (TBD)

Main Sump

Tank 

Staffing

 Bottoms Draining operations are scheduled for day shift only

 A Control Room Operator & Assistant Control Room Operator will be in Control Room throughout

the entire operation

 At all times, a Work Leader will be at Red Hill supervising Bottoms Draining operations

 Pier Side PIC will supervise ship loading.

 Validators will provide verification of proper operation of valves

 Rovers will be assigned to monitor the pipeline during the Bottoms Draining process

5 Enclosure (6)

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(b) (3) (A)

(b) (3) (A)
Department of Defense Red Hill Defueling Plan 

Supplement 2 (May 15, 2023) – 37

Enclosure (7) to

Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility, Oahu, Hawaii

15 May 2023 Supplement 2

Red Hill Unpacking Lines CONOP
Unpacking Lines

Enclosure (7)
 Three product lines for unpacking

 F-24 (~162K Gallons – initial unpacking volumes)

 JP-5 (~215K Gallons – initial unpacking volumes)

 F-76 (~72K Gallons – UGPH and LYT volumes)

 Three phases per product line/type

 Phase I: Pre-Operation

 Phase II: Gravity Drain Down

 Phase III: Low Point Drain Transfer

 All Phase II Gravity Drain Down Fuel Movements will be conducted first

 Day 1: F-24

 Day 2: JP-5

Overview of Unpacking Lines

Enclosure (7)
F-24 Unpacking Lines

Concept of Operation (Date: TBD) 

Operations Summary Phase II Operational Staffing 

► Phase I: Pre-Operation ► Supervisor of the Watch

► Phase II: Gravity Drain Down (Total N

l44K Gallons) ► Control Room Operator

► Phase Ill: low Point Drain Transfer (

NlSK Gallons) ► Asst. Control Room Operator

► Work Supervisor

► Phase I: Pre-Operation

► Planning: Data Gathering, Op Order 

► Configuring: Align valves per Baseline

► Training: To Op Order and Emergency Response

► Evolution Walkthrough: All Scheduled Watch-Standers

► Phase II: Gravity Drain Down (

N

l44K Gallons) 

►

► Transferring 

Evolution: Drain 

Location: 

F-24 line 

TBD

empty from Tank.Skillet to-

► Ullage: TBD Gallons

► Line Pressure Verification: Pressure Equalization during Phase II 

► Pressure confirmed day of via Op Order 

► Pressure Equalization via empty tanks

►

►

Return 

Return 

Valves 

HPV Valves 

to Baseline: 

to Baseline

In sequence from Hickam toPhase II: Gravity Drain Down 

Pearl/ 

Hickam 

AST 

'' 

DLA Destination (TBD) 

' 

' 

► Work Lead

► Independent Validators

► Rovers 

• Fuel Movement Boundary

+-Fuel Flow Direction

Enclosme (7) 
F-24 Unpacking Lines

Concept of Operation (Date: TBD) 

Operations Summary Phase Ill Operational Staffing 

► Phase Ill: low Point Drain Transfer (

N

lSK Gallons) 

► Evolution: Pump F-24 line empty from

► Transferring Location:

► 1) From LPD at Pump 

► 2) From

► 3) From

► Tank.Capacity: Gallons 

► Line Pressure Verification: Pressure Equalization during Phase II and Ill

► Pressure confirmed day of via Op Order

► Pressure Equalization via empty tanks

► Transfer Pump: Maximum-/hr flow rate

► Transfer Time:lday

► Return Valves to Baseline: In sequence from Tank.to Valve.

► Return HPVs Valves to Baseline

., 

J 

► Supervisor of the Watch

► Control Room Operator

► Asst. Control Room Operator

► Work Supervisor

► Work Leader

Phase Ill: Low Point Drain Transfer� 

TY 

► Pump Operator 

► Asst. Pump Operator

► Independent Validators

► Rovers

► Vacuum Truck Operator

• Fuel Movement Boundary

._ Fuel Flow Direction

Enclosme (7) 
F-24 Pipeline and Sectional Valve Volumes and Locations

Enclosme (7) 
JP-5 Unpacking Lines 

Concept of Operation (Date: TBD) 

Operations Summary Phase II Operational Staffing 

► Phase I: Pre-Operation

► Phase II: Drain Down (

N194K Gallons) 

► Phase Ill: Low Point Drain Transfer (

N21K Gallons) 

► Supervisor of the Watch 

► Control Room Operator 

► Asst. Control Room Operator 

► Phase I: Pre-Operation 

► Work Supervisor 

► Planning: Data Gathering, OPORD 

► Configuring: Align valves per Baseline 

► Training: To OPORD and Emergency Response 

► Evolution Walkthrough: All Scheduled Watch-Standers 

► Phase II: Drain Down (194K Gallons)

►

► Transferring 

Evolution: Drain 

location: 

JP-5 line 

TBD 

empty from end of line at Tank--

► Ullage: TBD Gallons 

► Line Pressure Verification: Pressure Equalization during Phase II 

► Pressure confirmed day of via OPORD 

► Pressure Equalization via empty tanks 

►

►

Return 

Return HPV 

Valves 

Valves 

to Baseline: 

to Basel

In 

ine

sequence from destination toPhase II: Gravity Drain Down 

DLA Destination (TBD) 

Ty 

► Work Lead 

► Independent Validators 

► Rovers 

TTY 

• Fuel Movement Boundary 

,.__ Fuel Flow Direction 

Enclosme (7) 
JP-5 Unpacking Lines 

Concept of Operation (Date: TBD) 

Operations Summary Phase Ill Operational Staffing 

► Phase Ill: low Point Drain Transfer (

N

21K Gallons) 

► Evolution: Pump JP-5 line empty from

► Transferring Location:

► 1) From Pump 

► 2) From

► 3) From

► Tank 301 Capacity: 

► Line Pressure Verification: Pressure Equalization during Phase II and Ill

► Pressure confirmed day of via Op Order 

► Pressure Equalization via empty tanks

► Transfer Pump: Maximum-/hr flow rate

►

►

Transfer 

Return Valves 

Time:

to 

-

Baseline: In sequence from Tank.to Valve.

► Return HPVs Valves to Baseline

., 

J 

► Supervisor of the Watch

► Control Room Operator

► Asst. Control Room Operator

► Work Supervisor

► Work Leader

Phase Ill: Low Point Drain Transfer� 

TY 

► Pump Operator 

► Asst. Pump Operator

► Independent Validators

► Rovers

► Vacuum Truck Operator

• Fuel Movement Boundary

._ Fuel Flow Direction

Enclosme (7) 
JP-5 Unpacking Lines 

Sectional Valve Locations 

Enclosme (7) 
F-76 Unpacking Lines

Concept of Operation (Date: TBD) 

Operations Summary 

► Phase I: Pre-Operation

► Phase II: Does Not Apply to F-76

► Phase Ill: low Point Drain Transfer ("72K Gallons)

► Phase I: Pre-Operation

► Planning: Data Gathering, OPORD

► Configuring: Align valves per Baseline

► Training: To OPORD and Emergency Response

► Evolution Walkthrough: All Scheduled Watch-Standers

► Phase II: Does Not Apply to F-76

., 

I 

► Phase Ill: Low Point Drain Transfer (

N72K Gallons) 

► Evolution: Pump F-76 line empty from 

► Transferring Location:

► 1) From Pump 

► 2) From

► 3) From

► Tank.Capacity:

► Line Pressure Verification: Pressure Equalization during Phase II and Ill

► Pressure confirmed day of via Op Order 

► Pressure Equalization via empty tanks

► Transfer Pump: Maximum-/hr flow rate

►

►

Transfer 

Return Valves 

Timeto Baseline: In sequence from Tan-to Valve.

► Return HPVs Valves to Baseline

Phase Ill Operational Staffing 

► Supervisor of the Watch ► Pump Operator

► Control Room Operator ► Asst. Pump Operator

► Asst. Control Room Operator ► Independent Validators

► Work Supervisor ► Rovers

► Work Leader ► Vacuum Truck Operator

Phase Ill: Low Point Drain Transfer 

• 

' 

t Pier 

�� '' 

Transfer P\Jmp • Fuel Movement Boundary

◄ Fuel Flow Direction

Enclosme (7) 
F-76 Unpacking Lines

Sectional Valve Locations 

Enclosme (7) 
Department of Defense Red Hill Defueling Plan 

Supplement 2 (May 15, 2023) – 38

Enclosure (8) to

Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility, Oahu, Hawaii

15 May 2023 Supplement 2

JTF-RH Integrated Master Plan (IMS) 
FY2023 FY2024

Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2

May June July August September October November December January

1 8 15 22 29 5 12 19 26 3 10 17 24 31 7 14 21 28 4 11 18 25 2 9 16 23 30 6 13 20 27 4 11 18 25 1 8 15

Deliverables Milestone IPR Exercise Major Milestone Date Range Coordination

EPA Action JTF-RH Action DOH Regulator Authority Validation Transition Navy Action Complete

Strategic Engagement &

H Pier Blackout Dates

Page 1 of 1 5/4/2023

JTF-RH Draft Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)

Defuel Start October 2023

Task

JTF-RH Phase

Defueling Plan Phase

PLANS

STRATEGIC 

ENGAGEMENT

REPAIR

MAINTENANCE

RESPONSE

TRAINING

QUALITY ASSURANCE

FUEL OPERATIONS

FIRE SUPPRESSION

Defuel/DLA

DOH

EPA

NEPA

JOINT FUEL OPERATIONS

Repairs Complete 5/31 PHASE 2: Full Operational Capability Unpacking Complete 1/19

7/1

TANKER DECISION POINT

Ready to Defuel 9/29 PHASE 5: Defuel and Relocate Product Unpakcing Complete 1/19

6/2

IPR: Surge Tanks

6/30

Tanker Decision

8/25

IPR: Repacking

10/13

IPR: Defueling

12/1

Approval: Tank Bottom

1/12

Approval: Upacking

5/15

IPR: RA/Gate Review

5/18

 IPR: Tank Bottom/Main Tanks

6/1

IPR: Surge Tanks

6/15

IPR: RA/Gate Review

6/29

Tanker Decision

7/15

IPR: RA/Gate Review

8/10

IPR: Repacking

8/15

IPR: RA/Gate Review

9/28

IPR-Defueling

11/30

IPR: Tank Bottom

1/11

IPR: Unpacking

5/13

 IPR: RA/Gate Review

5/16

IPR: Tank Bottom/Main Tanks

5/30

IPR: Surge Tanks

6/13

IPR: RA/Gate Review

6/27

Tanker Decision

7/14

IPR: RA/Gate Review

8/8

IPR: Repacking

8/14

IPR: RA/Gate Review

9/26

IPR-Defueling

11/28

IPR: Tank Bottom

1/9

IPR: Unpacking

5/15

 Sup 2 Draft to

 DOH/EPA/OSD

6/15

RA/Gate Review

6/29

Tanker Decision

6/30

Supplement 2 Approved

7/15

RA/Gate Review

8/15

RA/Gate Review

Defueling Preparedness 

Report to DOH/EPA

10/1

Defueling Preparedness

Unconditional Approval

5/15

5/14

HI State Leg Session Ends 5/15

RA/Gate Review

5/17

DISF Meeting

5/23

Defuel Open House

(NEPA Intro)

6/6

FTAC

6/15

RA/Gate Review

6/20

 Native Hawaiian

 Outreach

6/29

Tanker Decision

7/13

Cover Defuel Spill Drill

7/15

RA/Gate Review

8/4

Legislative Recess

(CODELS & STAFFDELS)

8/15

RA/Gate Review

8/24 DISF RH

Tour

8/28 9/2

9/3 Phase Transition Open House9/22 DISF RH

Tour

10/10

10/13 Webinar

10/16 10/21 10/23 10/28 10/30 11/4 11/6 11/8 11/10 11/13 11/18 12/4 12/8

12/9 Webinar

12/11 12/15

1/5 Phase Transition Open House

1/8 1/15 1/19

5/15

RA/Gate Review

6/15

RA/Gate Review

9/2 10/21 1/19

AFFF Retention Line Repair Proc. to Reg.

5/15

RA/Gate Review

5/22

Sump Zone 7

Leak Test 5/31

5/1 DOD Repair Work Complete

QV Monthly Submission

5/15

RA/Gate Review

6/1

QV Monthly Submission

6/15

RA/Gate Review

QV Monthly Submission

6/29

3rd Party Repair QV Complete

Tanker Decision

7/15

RA/Gate Review

7/16

PSSR Start 8/1

QV Monthly Submission

8/16

 PSSR End

5/15

RA/Gate Review

5/31

Tank Tightness Test

(PLACEHOLDER)

6/15

RA/Gate Review

6/29

Tanker Decision

7/15 8/15

RA/Gate Review

8/28

Unforeseen Repairs/Mx

10/10

5/15

RA/Gate Review

5/19

 Defuel Response

Tnk Btm Response

6/8

Repacking Spill Drill

6/15

RA/Gate Review

6/29

Tanker Decision

7/6

Unpack CONOP

7/13

Defueling Spill Drill

7/15

RA/Gate Review

7/16

PSSR Start 8/1

Source Water Protection Plan

8/15

RA/Gate Review

8/16 PSSR End8/21

 Repacking

Final Review

10/10

 Defuel Final Review

11/30

 Tnk Btm

Final Review

1/10

Unpacking

Final Review

5/4

Firefighting 

Tabletop Drill

5/15

RA/Gate Review

5/18

Repacking Drill

5/23

Defueling Drill

6/8

Repacking Spill Drill

6/15

RA/Gate Review

6/29

Tanker Decision

7/13

Defueling Spill Drill

7/15

RA/Gate Review

8/10

Repacking

Training Certification

8/15

RA/Gate Review

8/21

 Repacking

Final Review

9/28

 Main Tank Training Certification

10/10

10/10

 Defuel Final Review

11/27

Tank Bottom

Traning Certification

11/30

 Tnk Btm

Final Review

1/8

 Unpacking

Training Certification

1/10

Unpacking

Final Review

5/15

RA/Gate Review

5/31

Major Program 

Audit Complete

6/8

Repacking Spill Drill

6/15

RA/Gate Review

6/29

Tanker Decision

7/13

Defueling Spill Drill

7/15

RA/Gate Review

7/16

PSSR Start 8/10

Repacking

QA/Safety Validation

8/15

RA/Gate Review

8/16 PSSR End8/21

 Repacking Final Review

9/28

 Main Tank QA/Safety Validation

10/10

10/10

 Defuel Final Review

11/27

Tank Bottom

QA/Safety Validation

11/30

 Tnk Btm

Final Review

1/8

 Unpacking

QA/Safety Validation

1/10

Unpacking

Final Review

5/15

RA/Gate Review

6/11

Repacking Spill Drill

6/15

RA/Gate Review

6/29

Repair QA/QV

Complete

Tanker Decision

7/13

Defueling Spill Drill

7/15

RA/Gate Review 7/31

8/28

Unforeseen Repairs/ MX QA

10/10

5/15

RA/Gate Review

5/19

Defuel Conop

Tnk Btm Conop

5/31

Tank Tightness Test

(PLACEHOLDER)

6/4

Surge Tanks

Repacking Spill Drill

6/8 Defuel Mains & Tank Bottom

DOH/EPA OPORD brief

6/15

RA/Gate Review

6/16

Surge Tanks

6/29

Tanker Decision

7/6

Unpack CONOP

7/13

Defueling Spill Drill

7/15

RA/Gate Review

7/16

PSSR Start 7/27

Unpacking

DOH/EPA OPORD brief

8/15

RA/Gate Review

8/16 PSSR End8/21

 Repacking

Final Review 8/28

Repacking Start

8/30

Repacking Complete

10/10

 Defuel Final Review 10/16

Defuel Mains Start

11/18

Main Tank

Defuel Complete

11/30

 Tnk Btm

Final Review 12/4

Tank Bottom Defuel Start

12/15

Tank Bottoms

 Finished

1/10

Unpacking

Final Review 1/15

Unpacking

Start

1/19

 Unpacking 

 Complete

5/15

RA/Gate Review

5/31

AFFF Repairs Complete

5/15

RA/Gate Review

6/15

RA/Gate Review

7/1

Tanker Contract Award Req'd

7/15

RA/Gate Review

8/15

RA/Gate Review

5/14

AFFF Retention Line Repair Proc. to Reg. 6/1

QV Submission

6/29

Tanker Decision 8/7

Repairs Approved

5/15

Defueling Sup 2

Defueling Plans 6/29

Tanker Decision

6/30

Approve Defueling Plan

 Supplement 2

8/1

Source Water Protection Plan

8/15

Defueling Preparedness

Report to DOH/EPA

10/1

Defuel Preparedness

Unconditional Approval

6/29

Tanker Decision

8/21

 Repacking Final Review

8/23

Repacking Final Approval

8/28

Repacking

Start

8/30 Repacking

 End

5/19

Defueling Mains Unconditional CONOP 6/29

Tanker Decision

7/13

Defueling Spill Drill 10/10

 Defuel Final Review

10/11

Defuel Final Aprroval

10/16

Defuel Start

11/18

Main Tank

Defuel Complete

5/19

Flowable Tank Bottom Defuel CONOP Repacking Spill Drill

6/8 Defuel Mains & Tank Bottom

DOH/EPA OPORD brief

6/29

Tanker Decision

11/30

 Tnk Btm Final Review

12/1

Tnk Btm Final Approval

12/4

Tank 

Bottoms

Start

12/15

Tank Bottoms 

 Finished

5/15

Surge Tanks CONOP 6/2

Surge Tanks Unconditional Approval

7/6

Unpacking CONOP received

7/27

Unpacking

DOH/EPA OPORD brief

1/10

Unpacking

Final Review

1/12

Unpack Final Approval

1/15

Unpacking 

Start

1/19

 Unpacking 

 Complete

5/14

AFFF Retention Line Repair Proc. to Reg. 6/1

QV Submission

6/29

Tanker Decision 8/7

Repair QV Approved

5/15

Defueling Sup 2

Defueling Plan 6/29

Tanker Decision

6/30

Approve Defueling Plan 

 Supplement 2

8/1

Source Water Protection Plan

8/15

Defueling Preparedness

Report to DOH/EPA

10/1

Defuel Preparedness 

Unconditional Approval

6/29

Tanker Decision

8/21

 Repacking

Final Review

8/23

Repacking Final Approval

8/28

Repacking Start

8/30 Repacking

 End

5/19

Defueling Mains Unconditional CONOP

Repacking Spill Drill

6/8 Defuel Mains & Tank Bottom

DOH/EPA OPORD brief

6/29

Tanker Decision

7/13

Defueling Spill Drill 10/10

 Defuel Final Review

10/11

Defuel Final Approval

10/16

Defuel Start

11/18

Main Tank

Defuel Complete

5/19

Tnk Btm CONOP 6/29

Tanker Decision

11/30

 Tnk Btm

Final Review

12/1

Tnk Btm Final Approval

12/4

Tnk Btm Start

12/15

Tank Bottoms

 Finished

5/15

Surge Tanks CONOP 6/2

Surge Tanks Unconditional Approval

7/6

Unpacking CONOP 7/27

Unpacking

DOH/EPA OPORD brief

1/10

Unpacking

Final Review

1/12

Unpack Final Approval

1/15

Unpacking

Start

1/19

 Unpacking

 Complete

5/14

ESA Submittal to NMFS 5/15

Draft NEPA

Review Period

5/15

RA/Gate Review

5/19

6/1 Draft EA

Briefing

6/9

30 Day Public Comment Period

6/15

NEPA Public Meeting

RA/Gate Review

6/20

State of Hawaii C2MA Submittal

6/24 MSA: Final EFHA

Submittal 6/29

Tanker Decision

7/8

ESA: Final BA

Submittal to NMFS 7/10

8/10 Receive ESA Concurrence

 From NMFS 8/24

EA/FONSI 

Lrdshp Brief

8/28

FONSI SIGNED

EA/ FONSI Publication 8/31

NEPA Complete

8/28 9/2 10/10 10/16 10/21 10/23 10/21 10/28 10/30 11/4 11/6 11/8 11/10 11/13 11/18 12/4 12/8 12/11 12/15 1/8 1/15 1/19

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