NATIONAL RESPONSE TEAM

Of The National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan

G-OPF 2100 2nd St. S.W., Washington, DC 20593-0001

ABANDONED TANKS

Sitrep Two and Final

8 March, 1999

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Occurence Date: 17 February
Location: St. Martinsville, LA
Source: Abandoned Tanks
Material: Crude Oil
Severity: Major
Quantity Discharged: 400-600 Barrels
Quantity in Water: 400-600 Barrels
Body of Water Affected: Bernard Canal
Federal On-Scene Coordinator: MSO Morgan City, LA

This report provides an update to the crude oil spill in the Bernard Canal on February 17, 1999. On February 26, 1999 clean-up was completed and the facility tank batteries were taken down. On March 01, 1999 ground excavation commenced. MSO Morgan City will monitor clean-up. CASE CLOSED.