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.
| Occurence Date: | 19 March |
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| Location: | Borger, TX |
| Source: | 10" Pipeline |
| Material: | Aviation Fuel |
| Severity: | Major |
| Quantity Discharged: | 1,360 Barrels |
| Quantity in Water: | 1,360 Barrels |
| Body of Water Affected: | Patton Creek |
| Federal On-Scene Coordinator: | EPA Region VI |
March 19, 1999 at Phillips 66 in Borger,TX. There was a release of 1360 BBLs of Aviation Fuel from a 10 inch transfer line from Tank 5556 to a pipeline terminal. The release was due to a break in the pipeline, it was noticed at 1915 and the line was blocked by 1945. Phillips 66 was deploying absorbent booms and socks. No navigable waterways have been affected. It was reported that the area in which the spill is located is difficult to access. CASE PENDS.