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| Occurrence Date: | November 9, 2000 |
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| Location: | Stephensville, LA |
| Source: | Unknown |
| Material: | Crude Oil |
| Severity: | Medium |
| Quantity Discharged: | 4300 - 8600 Gallons |
| Quantity in Water: | 4300 - 8600 Gallons |
| Body of Water Affected: | Marsh Land |
| Federal On-Scene Coordinator: | MSO Morgan City |
On November 9, 2000 Marine Safety Office Morgan City received a call of a spill in the vicinity of Stephensville, LA. This is 7.5 NM northeast of Morgan City in marsh land. Investigating Officer from MSO Morgan City estimated 4300 to 8600 of crude oil has spilled into the Oxy Petroleum Canal. This is EPA VI’s area of responsibility; they have requested CG take On Scene Coordinator and monitor the clean-up. MSO Morgan City has contracted S and H Company to conduct the clean-up. S and H’s crew have been cleaning the area from sunrise to sunset. They currently have on scene 2 skimmers, 2 vacuum trucks, 7 workboats, 5 washpumps, and containment boom surrounding the affected area. The contractor suspects an abandoned well-head as source. As of November 12, 2000, 4300 gallons of crude have been recovered. Approximately 6000 sq ft of marsh land has been impacted. The leaking has ceased and the suspected source has been narrowed to six companies. It will take at least 2 - 3 weeks to complete the clean-up. CASE CLOSED