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.
| NRC Case #: | 014-97 |
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| INSUM #: | One and Final |
| Occurence Date: | 1 May, 1997 |
| Location: | Baltimore, MD |
| Source: | Tractor Trailer Cargo Tank |
| Material: | Hydrochloric Acid |
| Severity: | Medium |
| Quantity Discharged: | Unknown |
| Quantity in Water: | Unknown |
| Body of Water Affected: | Moores Run |
| Federal On-Scene Coordinator: | MSO Baltimore, MD |
SITUATION: On Thursday May 1, 1997, a medium Hydrochloric Acid spill occurred in the Harbor Tunnel Cleanup of remaining hydrochloric acid is complete. PH testing of Moores Run conducted by Maryland Department of the Environment. Level determined to be between 6-10. CASE CLOSED THIS UNIT.