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 #: | 017-97 |
|---|---|
| INSUM #: | Four and Final |
| Occurence Date: | 16 May, 1997 |
| Location: | Cocodrie, LA |
| Source: | 16 Inch Pipeline |
| Material: | Crude Oil |
| Severity: | Major |
| Quantity Discharged: | 210,000 Gallons |
| Quantity in Water: | 210,000 Gallons |
| Body of Water Affected: | Lake Barre |
| Federal On-Scene Coordinator: | MSO New Orleans, LA |
SITUATION: On Friday, May 16, 1997, a major crude oil spill occurred when a 16 inch pipeline ruptured due to unknown causes near Cocodrie, LA. Texaco revised their spill estimate to 210,000 gallons(5,000bbl) of crude oil into the Lake Barre. Cenac Environmental has reported 2,495 barrels recovered to date. There are 44 vessels (barges, workboats, etc), 3,000 feet of boom and 216 personnel on scene. The focus is on cleaning up effected marsh areas and a few small islands. Hard boom will be removed and replaced with sorbent boom throughout the marsh areas. A determination on the amount of oil collected from sorbent materials will be made at a later date. Gulf Strike Team personnel have departed the scene. MSO/MSD personnel will remain on scene to monitor cleanup. Case closed this unit.