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: | 11 May |
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| Location: | Intercoastal City, LA |
| Source: | Pipeline |
| Material: | Crude Oil |
| Severity: | Medium |
| Quantity Discharged: | 90 Barrels |
| Quantity in Water: | 90 Barrels |
| Body of Water Affected: | East White Lake |
| Federal On-Scene Coordinator: | MSO Morgan City |
On May 11, a portion of an oil line in the East White Lake Field, Section 16 suffered an equipment failure, releasing 80-90 barrels of crude oil into the water. The product is contained in a boat slip and boomed off approximately 10 miles west of Intercoastal City, LA. Resource Acquisitions Corporation, the reporting party, has contracted Oilmop to conduct clean up operations. MSO Morgan City will monitor the clean up.