These reports describe significant environmental incidents reported to and tracked by the National Response Center. They reflect both new incidents and follow-up information describing actions taken for previously reported events. The NRC publishes Incident Summary Reports periodically upon receipt of documentary information from the Federal On-Scene Coordinator.
| Occurrence Date: | 18 September |
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| Location: | Bound Brook, NJ |
| Source: | Unknown |
| Material: | Unknown |
| Severity: | Potential Major |
| Quantity Discharged: | Unknown |
| Quantity in Water: | Unknown |
| Body of Water Affected: | Raritan River |
| Federal On-Scene Coordinator: | COTP New York |
Coast Guard Activities New York and contractors recovered 155 asorted 55- gallon drums and several small to medium sized tanks from the Raritan River to date. Original drum sites #1 and #2 have been secured. All drums will be moved to the Union Carbide staging area. CASE CLOSED.