Shoreline and stream assessment and sampling continue to determine the extent of contamination and erosion potential of the shoreline. Work is continuing to determine the impact to fish and wildlife. Gasoline is continuing to seep from a small spot on the hillside into Whatcom Creek near the water treatment plant. It is being contained using absorbent pads, as well as booms. Skimmer operations continue.
Water sampling continues at the seep site as well.
Maintain and implement waste management plan. Investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board, the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Department of Ecology are on site. Significant amount of gasoline released downstream and ignited. At the height of the incident, approximately 200 emergency responders and volunteers were on scene. Key objectives of the response are safety of the responders and public, and determining the extent and size of the contaminated area.