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 #: | 019-97 |
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| INSUM #: | One and Final |
| Occurence Date: | 27 May, 1997 |
| Location: | Galena Park, TX |
| Source: | Tank Barge MMI 101 |
| Material: | M-Xylene |
| Severity: | Medium |
| Quantity Discharged: | 150 Barrels |
| Quantity in Water: | 150 Barrels |
| Body of Water Affected: | Houston Ship Channel |
| Federal On-Scene Coordinator: | MSO Houston/Galveston, TX |
SITUATION: On Tuesday, May 27, 1997, a medium oil spill of M-Xylene occurred when a valve on an intake pump on the Tank Barge MMI-101 was partially closed causing several other pumps to over pressurize and overflow the No.4 port cargo tank. A contractor placed boom around the barge to contain the material. Due to the high evaporation rate the product was allowed to dissipate. Air monitoring was conducted with no readings above the 100ppm TWA. MSO Houston Galveston is continuing the casualty investigation. CASE CLOSED THIS UNIT