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: | 30 April |
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| Location: | Plainville, KS |
| Source: | 10 Inch Pipeline |
| Material: | Crude Oil |
| Severity: | Unknown |
| Quantity Discharged: | 12,600 Gallons |
| Quantity in Water: | Unknown |
| Body of Water Affected: | Standing Water |
| Federal On-Scene Coordinator: | EPA Region VII |
On April 30, 2001 at 0945 12,600 gallons of crude oil was released from a ten inch pipeline owned by Equilon Pipeline due to external corrosion. The material did not impact any navigable waterways, only some standing water and land. The release occurred in a rural area and no community impact was reported. The release has been secured and clean up is underway. EPA VII responded and the state environmental agency is monitoring the clean up. CASE CLOSED.