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Valero (1238), Meraux
LDEQ Accident Report
| Accident # | 155365 |
| State Police # | 14-01734 |
| Accident Date | 2014-04-20 |
| Report Date | 2014-04-24 |
| 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 |
| Sulfur Dioxide | #3 sulfur recovery unit | NO | YES | NO | BRQ |
Accident Classified As: Below Reportable Quantity (BRQ)
Cause of Problem: Piping or Tubing
Leak on the tubing location in #3 sulfur recovery unit.
Discharge Preventable - No Information Given
Notes/Remedial Actions
Refinery submitted official letter to DEQ rescinding the verbal report that was given on 4/20/2014. The letter indicates that the release of sulfur dioxide fell below the 500 pounds per day threshold indicated in their environmental permit. No other reportable quantities were released.
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