Barge Z-62; empire, louisiana

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   NOAAORR-68281991-08-14 00:00Z → cancelled 1991-08-28 00:00Z
   Barge Z-62; empire, la

   Barge Z-62; Empire, LA.
   Empire, LA.
   1. LOCATION- Empire, LA. (approx. 29-23' N, 89-35'W) PRODUCT- Assortment of chemicals, majority have not been identified as of yet. Analysis of samples taken in March 1991 indicates presence of xylene, benzene, acetone, cresols, pentachlorophenol,1,1-dichlorothane, styrene, chlorinated hydrocarbons, TCE, and other carcinogenic compounds. Compounds are creating an explosive atmosphere above the deck of the barge. . VESSELS INVOLVED- Two (2) barges,Z-62 and Ingalls I. Z-62 appears to currently be leaking chemicals into the waterway and chemicals are laying on the deck. . POTENTIAL RELEASE- Est. 12,000 bbl. on board the Z-62. Quantity on board Ingalls I not declared. . AMOUNT SPILLED- Est. 300 gallons confined to sheltered waterway. Contamination of adjacent shoreline likely as evidenced by dead birds, finfish, and shellfish. . CLEANUP PARTICIPANTS- USCG: OSC is COTP New Orleans Jim Calhoun [...]
   2. COMMODITY: XYLENE, BENZENE, ACETONE, CRESOLS, PENTACHLOROPHENOL,1,1-DICHLOROTHANE, STYRENE, CHLORINATED HYDROCARBONS, TCE. MAXIMUM POTENTIAL RELEASE: 504000 GALLONS.
   3. POSITION 29.383N 089.583W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 6828: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/6828

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   NOAAORR-68271991-08-14 00:00Z → cancelled 1991-08-28 00:00Z
   Barge Z-62; empire, louisiana

   Barge  Z-62; Empire, Louisiana.
   Empire, Louisiana.
   1. NOAA was notified of the incident on August 14, 1991, by the FOSC who requested that the NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator (SSC) attend all meetings pertaining to the removal of the barges and provide scientific support throughout the operation. A NOAA technical support team reported on-scene to assist the SSC. The NOAA support team surveyed the site and collected five water column samples and five shoreline samples for analysis. NOAA reported that there are many species of birds, fish, snakes, and mammals in the area, as well as alligators. NOAA recommended that the spartina not be cut. The SSC told the FOSC that the pollutants should not spread rapidly because of the location of the barges, the shape of the cut, and the fact that the wind is the primary influence over the localized currents. NOAA recommended using a bubble curtain if a water-soluble product was released into the [...]
   2. COMMODITY: UNKNOWN.
   3. POSITION 29.357N 089.536W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 6827: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/6827