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CITGO Petroleum (1250), Lake Charles

Releases of Sheen of Unknow Origin

LDEQ Accident Number
Accident Date		 Point Source(s) Notes Amount of Release
No LDEQ Reported

2005-08-12		D-Dock
Cause: Transfer hose from a barge began leaking

Followup: No

Notes: Claims emission was below RQ. Based on visual estimates of those present at the time, approximately one cup of material was released on the deck of the barge. Material recovered with an absorbent pad. No evidence it spilled over the deck into the water. The sheen in the water next to the barge did not have the characteristics of the material released on the barge deck.
No LDEQ Reported

2005-08-12		No Information Given
Cause: Sheen observed near D-Dock of unknown origins.

Followup: No

Notes: It was determined sheen was not associated with dock operations. Also noted that dredging operations were being conducted in Calcasieu Ship Channel