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: | December 16, 2000 |
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| Location: | Weirton, WV |
| Source: | Transfer Line |
| Material: | #6 Fuel Oil |
| Severity: | Potential Medium |
| Quantity Discharged: | 3,000 Gallons |
| Quantity in Water: | 200 Gallons |
| Body of Water Affected: | Ohio River |
| Federal On-Scene Coordinator: | MSO Pittsburgh |
On December 16, 2000 at 0550, during internal tranfer operations, approximately 3000 gallons of number six fuel oil was released with 200 gallons entering the Ohio River. 100 feet by 300 feet of land area and .5 miles of shoreline on the Ohio River was affected. Primary cause of discharge was a valve failure. Marine Safety Office Pittsburgh responded, met with responsible party, and monitored clean up. CASE CLOSED.