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 #: | 035-97 |
|---|---|
| INSUM #: | Sitrep Two and Final |
| Occurence Date: | 12 September 1997 |
| Location: | Magnolia Field Marshland, LA |
| Source: | 2.5 inch Flowline |
| Material: | Crude Oil |
| Severity: | Medium |
| Quantity Discharged: | Estimated 220 Barrels |
| Quantity in Water: | Estimated 220 Barrels |
| Body of Water Affected: | Magnolia Field Marshland |
| Federal On-Scene Coordinator: | MSO New Orleans, LA |
SITUATION: On Friday, September 12, 1997, an oil sheen was discovered in the vicinity of Magnolia Field Marshland, Louisiana. The sheen was originally reported as an estimated 10 barrels spilled but 175 barrels were recovered. A 2.5 inch flowline was discovered to be the source and was shut in to stop further release of materials. About one square mile of marshland has been impacted by the spill. The clean-up project was Federalized with a $25,000 ceiling to cover Coast Guard personnel costs only. Marine Safety Office New Orleans will monitor boom maintenance until clean-up operations are completed in an estimated 30 days. CASE CLOSED THIS UNIT.