SITREP TWO
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.
| Occurence Date: | 21 January |
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| Location: | Empire, LA |
| Source: | 26" Pipeline |
| Material: | Crude Oil |
| Severity: | Major |
| Quantity Discharged: | 50 Barrels |
| Quantity in Water: | None |
| Body of Water Affected: | None |
| Federal On-Scene Coordinator: | MSO New Orleans, LA |
On January 21,1999 50 barrels of crude oil was released on land at a Chevron facility. Investigations determined that only 50 barrels actually spilled despite higher estimates. All product was contained in spill levee. No product entered the Mississippi River. Chevron is pumping the oil back into storage tanks. CASE CLOSED.