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: | 12 May |
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| Location: | Natrona, WY |
| Source: | 4 Inch Pipeline |
| Material: | Crude Oil |
| Severity: | Unknown |
| Quantity Discharged: | 45 Barrels |
| Quantity in Water: | 45 Barrels |
| Body of Water Affected: | Castle Creek |
| Federal On-Scene Coordinator: | EPA Region VIII |
On May 12, the National Response Center received a report of a crude oil release due to internal corrosion on a 4 inch pipeline. The gathering pipeline failed in the county of Natrona, Wyoming, releasing 45 barrels of crude oil into Castle Creek. Booms were deployed and the spill was contained. The banks of the creek were also washed with hot water. EPA Region VII is the FOSC.