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Valero (1238), Meraux
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 152726 |
| State Police # | 13-36119 |
| Accident Date | 2013-12-05 |
| Report Date | 2013-12-11 |
| 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 |
| Propane | No information given | South flare | NO | NO | YES | BRQ |
| Butane | No information given | South flare | NO | NO | YES | BRQ |
Accident Classified As: Below Reportable Quantity (BRQ)
Cause of Problem: No Information Given
Startup of the alky unit and depropanizer were the source of increase flaring. Propane and butane were being flared during the startup.
Discharge Preventable - No Information Given
Notes/Remedial Actions
The event will be reported in the semi-annual Title V deviation report. Reportable quantities were not exceeded during the start up. Note: A citizen complain initiated this incident report. The caller reported large flaring, noise, and vibrations at her home.
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