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Raffinate Spill; Port Allen Locks, Baton Rouge, LA

Port Allen Locks, Baton Rouge, LA | 2006-Dec-06

Initial Notification: USCG contacted ERD regarding a barge collision near Baton Rouge, LA. The incident resulted in the release of raffinate, a gasoline type substance. The USCG requested assistance in determinining an appropriate safety zone for response to the incident

Incident Details
Primary threat:Oil
Tags:Collision
Products of concern: Raffinate
Total amount at risk of spill: 4,200 gallons
Latitude (approximate): 30° 26.05′ North
Longitude (approximate): 91° 11.72′ West