PUBLIC NOTICE In accordance with the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (33 USC 2714(c)), Appalachian Power Company has been named as the potentially responsible party for a discharge of approximately 4,900 gallons of non-PCB mineral oil from the East Lynn Substation facility located at 2271 Rock Springs Development, West Virginia, into Camp Creek on January 14, 2026. This spill impacted Camp Creek, and as the potentially responsible party, Appalachian Power Company is accepting claims for certain uncompensated damages and removal costs. Removal costs and damages which may be compensated include removal costs performed in accordance with the National Contingency Plan; damage to natural resources; damage to or loss of real or personal property; loss of subsistence use of natural resources; loss of government revenues; loss of profits and earnings capacity; and increased cost of public services. If you have any questions about what any of these types of damages are, a detailed explanation of each can be found at: uscg.mil/Mariners/National-Pollution-Funds-Center/Claims/ Claims may be submitted in writing, signed by the claimant, for a specified amount, and should include all evidence to support the damage(s). A claim form will be made available on the website provided below to help administer the processing of claims. Claims presented may include claims for interim short-term damages representing less than the full amount to which the claimant ultimately may be entitled. It should be noted that payment of such a claim shall not preclude recovery for damages not reflected in the paid or settled partial claims. Claims should be mailed to the following address: Appalachian Power Company (c/o ESIS Claims) 1007 West Thomas Street, Suite M Hammond, LA 70401 Claimants may also call 1-800-915-9161 for information about the claims process. Please do not call the Appalachian Power Company's call center regarding the claims process or questions about this spill. Important information concerning this claims process, including a copy of the claim form and online claims processing can be found at reportyourclaim.org (Event Code:00394). Any claims which are denied, or which are not resolved within 90 days after the date of submission, may be submitted via email to: HQS-SMB-NPFC-Claims [email protected]. Alternatively, denied claims or claims older than 90 days may be sent via mail to this address: Director National Pollution Funds Center (Ca), US COAST GUARD STOP 7605, 2703 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR AVE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20593-7605 LH-422181 02-27,03-06, 13,20,27;2026