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| Occurence Date: | 17 February |
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| 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.