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Accident # | 88309 |
State Police # | 06-1619 |
Accident Date | 2006-06-04 |
Report Date | 2006-06-08 |
Follow-up Date | 2006-06-10 |
Follow-up: | Yes |
Pollutant | Duration | Point Source | Greenhouse Gas | Criteria Pollutant | Ozone forming chemical | Amount of Release |
Flammable Gas | no information given | MTBE tank #1 | NO | NO | YES | BRQ |
Accident Classified As:
Had trouble with pumps while trying to empty & clean MTBE (methyl tert-butyl ether) Tank No. 1. Roof was off float, creating emissions from "breathing losses." Exceeded hourly emission limits but not RQ for 24hr period. Ongoing for a few days but not clear exactly how long. Had to get temporary variance permit to deal with it--granted on 6/9/06. No LDEQ report in this file--hazmat and two letters.
"Mechanical problems are currently preventing Motiva from bringing the tank back on float. Motiva will bring the tank back on float after necessary maintenance work is completed."
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