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Valero (1238), Meraux
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 145281 |
| State Police # | 12-20596 |
| Accident Date | 2012-12-12 |
| Report Date | 2013-02-06 |
| 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 |
| Steam | NIG | North Flare | NO | NO | NO | BRQ |
Accident Classified As: Below Reportable Quantity (BRQ)
Cause of Problem: Maintenance/Procedures
Two steam vents were opened to the atmosphere during the first week of the month. On December 11, 2012, there was a release of steam from the North Flare.
Discharge Preventable - No Information Given
Notes/Remedial Actions
Citizen complaining of multiple days of flaring and different disturbing noises emanating from Valero refinery throughout December, 2012.
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