Johnsons Bayou Pipeline Leak; Johnsons Bayou, LA

Johnsons Bayou, LA | 2000-Feb-24

Initial Notification: The NOAA SSC was notified by MSO Port Arthur on the afternoon of 24 Feb., 2000 of a pipeline spill in a marsh near Sabine Pass. The spill was reported to be 800 yards east of the pass in Cameron Parish, Louisiana. The nearest town is Johnsons Bayou. The initial report was a spill of 5 bbl and in-situ burning is being considered. The spill is still being investigated. NOAA was requested to provide technical assistance. USCG district 8.