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Valero (1238), Meraux

LDEQ Accident Report

Accident #137883
State Police #12-01489
Accident Date2012-03-13
Report Date 2012-03-26
Follow-up Date 0000-00-00
Follow-up: Yes

Pollutants Released

Pollutant Duration Point Source Greenhouse Gas Criteria Pollutant Ozone forming chemical Amount of Release
Gas Oil<2hFloor of Tank 80-4NONONO42.0 gallons

Accident Classified As: Below Reportable Quantity (BRQ)

Cause of Problem: Under Investigation

Oil was found to have leaked out of the floor of Tank 80-4. The cause of the leak is under investigation, as of 03/13/12.

Discharge Preventable - No

Notes/Remedial Actions

The leak was secured, and the contents of the tank were transferred to another tank. The refinery stated that the tank would be repaired. Soil with signs of visible contamination was recovered and will be disposed of, according to pending data.