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Calcasieu Refining (3585), Lake Charles

Releases of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)

LDEQ Accident Number
Accident Date		 Point Source(s) Notes Amount of Release
132451

2011-07-08		Tank 313 crude oil storage tank
Cause: The internal floating roof in Tank 313 sank in the tank and stopped controlling emissions from the tank.

Followup: No

Notes: Crude oil from tank 313 was removed and is being cleaned, inspected, and repaired. No LDEQ report included. BRQ: Tank 313 had all its contents removed and was cleaned so that repairs can be made, after which the tank will be put back into crude oil storage service.