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 June |
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| Location: | Houston, TX |
| Source: | Tank Barge 6091 |
| Material: | #6 Oil |
| Severity: | Medium |
| Quantity Discharged: | 21,000 Gallons |
| Quantity in Water: | 21,000 Gallons |
| Body of Water Affected: | Jacinto River |
| Federal On-Scene Coordinator: | MSO Houston |
On 12 June, MSO Houston was notified by Houston Marine Services of approximately 2,100 gallons of #6 oil spilling into the San Jacinto River. Houston Marine Services was on-loading the oil into a tank barge, which was boomed off prior to commencement, when the incident happened. Once clean-ups commenced, it was re-estimated to be 21,000 gallons of product spilled into the water. Investigating Officer’s were on scene and have issued violations to the tankerman on watch. Contractors are using vacuum trucks and skimmers and placing the product into frac tanks. No entrainment has occurred. 6,300 gallons had been recovered and it is anticipated that it will be completed by mid-afternoon on 13 June. CASE CLOSED