Pipeline Failure (NRC Report 960033); Near Vinton, Louisiana

Near Vinton, Louisiana | 2010-Nov-16

Initial Notification: On the evening of 16 November 2010, NOAA was contacted by MSU Port Arthur relative to a reported pipeline failure near Vinton, LA. The reported position is on the N side of the ICW. The adjacent area is brackish marsh and an active area for migratory waterfowl. The pipeline was being shut in, but given that it was dusk when reported, no clear assessment can be made until daylight. The RP has initiated a response and responders are expected on-scene tonight. Worse case potential release is reported as 1,500 bbls.