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: | October 26, 2000 |
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| Location: | Seminole, OK |
| Source: | Pipeline |
| Material: | Crude oil |
| Severity: | Medium |
| Quantity Discharged: | 50 barrels |
| Quantity in Water: | 40 barrels |
| Body of Water Affected: | Un-named creek>Little River |
| Federal On-Scene Coordinator: | EPA VI |
At 2200 on October 26, 2000 a spill of 50 barrels of crude oil was discovered in Seminole, OK by Seminole Transportation and Gatherings. The material spilled from a pipeline due to external corrosion. 40 barrels of the total spilled entered an un-named tributary of Little River. The material has been completely contained and the majority of the material has been cleaned up. OK corporation Commission is monitoring. CASE CLOSED.