RANGER ACTIVITIES DIVISION
                           MORNING REPORT

Attention: Directorate
           Regional and Park Chief Rangers, USPP, BIFC, FLETC
           CC: RAD Information Net

Day/date:  Wednesday, January 4, 1989

INCIDENTS

88-287 - Olympic - Oil Spill

Just before Christmas a barge containing crude bunker oil was struck by a
tug boat near Grays Harbor, Washington, approximately 50 miles north of the
Oregon border. The collision resulted in the release of what was initially
estimated as 70,000 gallons of crude oil. On December 30, oil began to come
ashore along the Olympic Peninsula. The entire 60 mile coastline of Olympic
has been affected to varying degrees. It currently appears that
approximately 230,000 gallons of oil were released in the spill. NPS staff
are working with the State of Washington and the U.S. Coast Guard on cleanup
efforts. The bulk of the spill appears to be moving north into Canadian
waters along Vancouver Island.

OFFICE NOTES

1) Attention Regional Chief Rangers: We understand that some regions still
have not received the FIREPRO Authorization memos which were mailed from
here on December 14. If you have not received the authorization for your
region please contact Jon Anglin at FTS 343-4875 and we will fax a copy to
you. (Walt Dabney, RAD, WASO).

2) Attention Regional Chief Rangers and Regional Aviation Coordinators:
Plans are currently being made for the first NPS Aviation Managers Training
Course. This course is tentatively scheduled for June 12-16 in Boise. Any
suggestions for alternative dates or objections should be directed as soon
as possible to Butch Farabee at FTS 343-4188. (Butch Farabee, RAD, WASO).

3) We have received several inquires concerning the drug testing program.
All inquires regarding this program should be directed to the WASO Office of
Personnel. The only involvement of Ranger Activities Division staff will be
personal contributions during the data collection process. (Walt Dabney,
RAD, WASO).

4) We have received several requests for the Ranger Activities telefax
number, so here goes. The number is FTS 343-5977 or (202) 343-5977 and can
be reached at any time. The confirmation number for transmissions is either
343-4875 or 343-2981. (Jon Anglin, RAD, WASO).

5) In a memorandum to the Regional Directors dated December 28, the
Assistant Director, Personnel and Administrative Services requested 3 to 5
nominees from each region to participate in a Position Management Training
Workshop. The 2 week workshop, to be held at Harper Ferry, will be held in
late January or early February. Participants will develop the final
curriculum for a 2 day position management course, learn the fundamentals of
training and prepare the required lesson plans. At the completion of the
workshop, participants will be expected to return to their region and
conduct the position management course. This 2 day course will instruct
participants in the fundamentals of classification and options for
organizing work. Nominees are requested from all functional areas of the
Service. The Regional Directors are forward their nominations by January
19. Questions should be directed to Walt Dabney on FTS 343-4874 or John
Mussare on FTS 343-4078. (Walt Dabney, RAD, WASO).

STAFF STATUS

Halainen on leave, Hodapp on travel.

Prepared by WASO Division of Ranger Activities
FTS 343-4874/4875 or 202-343-4874/4875