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 #: | 024-98 |
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| INSUM #: | Sitrep One |
| Occurence Date: | 30 August |
| Location: | Near Imperial, TX |
| Source: | 6 Inch Transmission Pipeline |
| Material: | Crude Oil |
| Severity: | Medium |
| Quantity Discharged: | 220 Barrels |
| Quantity in Water: | 220 Barrels |
| Body of Water Affected: | Pecos River |
| Federal On-Scene Coordinator: | EPA Region VI |
SITUATION: On Sunday, 30 August 1998 at 19:15 local time, a 6 inch above ground transmission pipeline developed a problem and spilled 220 barrels of crude oil into the Pecos River. The exact cause of the spill is unknown at this time. The source was secured at 20:21, 30 August 1998 and the responsible party is engaged in booming operations. A command post has been set up on site. CASE PENDS