5 June, 2001
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.
| Occurrence Date: | 5 June, 2001 |
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| Location: | Houston, TX |
| Source: | Channel Refinery |
| Material: | Diesel Fuel |
| Severity: | Unknown |
| Quantity Discharged: | 39,000 Gallons |
| Quantity in Water: | Unknown |
| Body of Water Affected: | Greens Bayou, Houston Ship Channel |
| Federal On-Scene Coordinator: | MSO Morgan City, LA |
On 5 June, three storage tanks at the Channel Refinery, in Houston TX, were flooded as a result of heavy rainfall from Tropical Storm Allison. This flooding resulted in the release of approximately 19,740 gallons of Marine Diesel and 20,160 gallons of intermediate fuel oil, for a total of 39,900 gallons. Marine Safety Office (MSO) Houston personnel responded to the spill and the refinery hired an environmental response contractor to cleanup and contain the spill. MSO Houston will continue to monitor the status of cleanup operations. Low Media interest was expressed. CASE CLOSED.