Fuel leak discovered off Highway 12 Published Feb. 25, 2009 By 010209 TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- A fuel leak was discovered in a pipeline off Travis Air Force Base near the intersection of Highway 12 and Lawler Ranch Road Feb. 24. The pipeline leak was discovered at approximately noon by local contractors working near the intersection. The eight-inch, low-pressure pipeline, owned by Travis, delivers JP8 fuel to the base. Travis engineers are working in conjunction with local authorities to determine the exact origin of the leak. "The leak poses no threat to the public," said Lt. Col. Wade Lawrence, 60th Civil Engineer Squadron commander. "Members of the 60th CES continue working with the Suisun City officials and state and county authorities to mitigate any adverse environmental impact." The incident remains under investigation and more details will be released as soon as they become available.