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Chalmette Refining (1376), Chalmette

LDEQ Accident Report

Accident #96571
State Police #07-02770
Accident Date2007-05-27
Report Date 2007-06-01
Follow-up Date 0000-00-00
Follow-up: No

Pollutants Released

Pollutant Duration Point Source Greenhouse Gas Criteria Pollutant Ozone forming chemical Amount of Release
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)<48Naphtha Storage Tank #36NONOYESBRQ
Benzene<48Naphtha Storage Tank #36NONOYESBRQ
Xylene<48Naphtha Storage Tank #36NONONOBRQ

Accident Classified As:

Cause of Problem: Other

see notes. Small hole develops in floating roof of tank permitting vapors to escape.

Discharge Preventable -

Notes/Remedial Actions

Letter written to rescind notification of 5/27 concerning release of VOCs, Benzene, Xylene