SITREP ONE and FINAL
26 January, 2000
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: | 25 January |
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| Location: | Mississippi Canyon Block 258 |
| Source: | Chevron |
| Material: | Synthetic Drilling Mud |
| Severity: | Medium |
| Quantity Discharged: | 11,050 Gallons |
| Quantity in Water: | 11,050 Gallons |
| Body of Water Affected: | Gulf of Mexico |
| Federal On-Scene Coordinator: | MSO Morgan City |
On the morning of 25 January, MSO Morgan City received a report of 11,550 gallons of synthetic drilling mud released to the Gulf of Mexico, Mississippi Canyon, Block 248. An investigation found a damaged weld on Chevron''s mud pit at the point of discharge. An investigation was conducted by MSO Morgan City. CASE CLOSED