Barataria bay, la

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1. 1
   NOAAORR-79462009-01-08 00:00Z → cancelled 2009-01-22 00:00Z
   Gom, off belle pass, laoil

   Mystery Slick; GOM, Off Belle Pass, LA.
   GOM, Off Belle Pass, LA.
   1. On Thursday evening, 8 Jan. 2009, NOAA was notified of a mystery slick some 5 miles off Belle Pass, LA in the Gulf of Mexico by USCG Sector Morgan City. The observed source is thought to be a leaking pipeline since gas bubbling was observed at the source.
   2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: SUSPECTED TO BE CONDENSATE CRUDE OIL.
   3. POSITION 29.020N 090.171W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 7946: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/7946

2. 2
   NOAAORR-79472009-01-11 00:00Z → cancelled 2009-01-25 00:00Z
   Mystery release, south timbalier 23; gulf of mexico, laoil

   Mystery Release, South Timbalier 23; Gulf of Mexico, LA.
   Gulf of Mexico, LA.
   1. On Sunday Evening, 11 Jan. 2009, the regional NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator was notified of a mystery sheen and bubbling source or release in the Gulf of Mexico off South Louisiana. The USCG as requested a trajectory analysis. The suspected source may be a leaking pipeline.
   2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: SUSPECTED TO BE CONDENSATE CRUDE OIL AND GAS.
   3. POSITION 29.065N 090.083W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 7947: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/7947

3. 3
   NOAAORR-79482009-01-11 00:00Z → cancelled 2009-01-25 00:00Z
   Gulf of mexico, laoil

   Leaking Cason, Bay Marchand; Gulf of Mexico, LA.
   Gulf of Mexico, LA.
   1. The USCG notified NOAA of an incident reported as leak from a cason at a well located at 29° 06’ 22” N Lat. 090° 09’ 03” W Long. This location is approximately 1 mile S of the Fourchon Beach area in the Gulf of Mexico. The reported release was less than 1 gallon (details of any rate of release are unknown at present). NOAA was asked to provide a trajectory analysis for planning purposes should the situation worsen.
   2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: CRUDE OIL. MAXIMUM POTENTIAL RELEASE: 1 GALLONS.
   3. POSITION 29.106N 090.151W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 7948: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/7948

4. 4
   NOAAORR-79712009-02-12 00:00Z → cancelled 2009-02-26 00:00Z
   South pass block 27, oil spill; gom, louisiana coastoil

   South Pass Block 27, Oil Spill; GOM, Louisiana Coast.
   GOM, Louisiana Coast.
   1. Overflight spotted a slick near a facility in South Pass Block 38. USCG Sector New Orleans requested a trajectory analysis (NRC Report 897271).
   2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: SUSPECTED CRUDE OIL RELEASE.
   3. POSITION 28.977N 089.316W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 7971: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/7971

5. 5
   NOAAORR-79732009-02-12 00:00Z → cancelled 2009-02-26 00:00Z
   Bay marchand block 1, oil spill; gulf of mexico, laoil

   Bay Marchand Block 1, Oil Spill; Gulf of Mexico, LA.
   Gulf of Mexico, LA.
   1. On the evening of 12 February 2009, USCG Marine Safety Unit Morgan City notified the regional NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator of a 5-foot x 1000-foot bearably discernable sheen observed in Louisiana state waters. The time of the observation was roughly 4:30 PM (local time). The reported position was 29° 06’ 11” N Lat. 090° 09’ 32” W Long. This position places the slick approximately 1 nautical mile offshore of Fourchon Beach at Bay Champagne. The suspected RP doesn’t, at present, know the source, but will investigate at first light if weather conditions allow. Associated NRC report number is 897359. NOAA provided a trajectory analysis for the observed slick and also an analysis should the discharge volume and the source oil be more persistent than initially indicted.
   2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: SUSPECTED CRUDE OIL RELEASE.
   3. POSITION 29.103N 090.159W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 7973: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/7973

6. 6
   NOAAORR-79752009-02-14 00:00Z → cancelled 2009-02-28 00:00Z
   Mystery sheen west delta block 94; gulf of mexico, offshore laoil

   Mystery Sheen West Delta Block 94; Gulf of Mexico, Offshore LA.
   Gulf of Mexico, Offshore LA.
   1. A 1000-foot x 8-mile sheen was observed in the Gulf of Mexico at 1:30 PM (local time), 14 February 2009. The sheen was characterized as 99% silver and 1% slightly colored (rainbow). The oil type is currently unknown as is the source. The reported position was 28° 36’ 06” N Lat. 089° 54’ 58” W Long. This position places the slick roughly 50 miles offshore of Grand Isle, Louisiana. USCG Marine Safety Unit Morgan City has requested that NOAA provide a trajectory analysis. Associated NRC report number is 897513.
   2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: UNKNOWN OIL (SHEEN).
   3. POSITION 28.602N 089.916W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 7975: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/7975

7. 7
   NOAAORR-79932009-03-12 00:00Z → cancelled 2009-03-26 00:00Z
   Tug-barge collision miss r; mm 107 upriver of new orleansoil

   Tug-Barge collision Miss R; mm 107 upriver of New Orleans.
   mm 107 upriver of New Orleans.
   1. This afternoon NOAA SSC Charlie Henry was notified of a barge - tug collion upstream of New Orleans on the Miss. River. The barge carrying 1500 metric tons (450,000 gallons) of lube oil was damaged but did not lose any oil. It is now at the ACL dock at mm 107.
   2. THREAT: OIL.
   3. POSITION 29.932N 090.181W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 7993: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/7993

8. 8
   NOAAORR-79962009-03-19 00:00Z → cancelled 2009-04-02 00:00Z
   Mystery slick, grand isle block 43; gulf of mexico, lamystery substance

   Mystery Slick, Grand Isle Block 43; Gulf of Mexico, LA.
   Gulf of Mexico, LA.
   1. On 19 March 2008, NOAA was notified of a 4-mile long slick in the Gulf of Mexico off Grand Isle LA. The source of the release is unknown. USCG requested a trajectory analysis, and such was provided by the Emergency Response Division’s Home Team in Seattle WA.
   2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: UNKNOWN OIL (SHEEN). TAGS: MYSTERY SUBSTANCE.
   3. POSITION 29.001N 089.859W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 7996: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/7996

9. 9
   NOAAORR-80012009-03-28 00:00Z → cancelled 2009-04-11 00:00Z
   Mystery slick, MM112; mississippi river, luling lamystery substance

   Mystery Slick, MM112; Mississippi River, Luling LA.
   Mississippi River, Luling LA.
   1. On Saturday, 28 March 2009, the Regional NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator was contacted by USCG Sector New Orleans relative to a 200 yard long mystery slick reported as black oil. The observation was in the Mississippi River at MM 112. The USCG requested trajectory support.
   2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: SUSPECT HEAVY FUEL OIL. TAGS: MYSTERY SUBSTANCE.
   3. POSITION 29.953N 090.391W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 8001: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/8001

10. 10
    NOAAORR-80112009-04-22 00:00Z → cancelled 2009-05-06 00:00Z
    Leaking flowline; west delta 28, lapipeline

    Leaking Flowline; West Delta 28, LA.
    West Delta 28, LA.
    1. At approximately 7:30 PM on 22 April 2009, USCG Sector NOLA contacted the SSC requesting a trajectory in regards to a 4" leaking flowline in West Delta 28. There is currently a 5 mile by 1.5 mile light brown sheen extending to the NE from 29°8.033'N 089°43.2'W at the point where it is bubbling. There are two possible RP's being contacted to attempt to shut down the line. An overflight is attempting to get more information before dark.
    2. THREAT: OIL. TAGS: PIPELINE.
    3. POSITION 29.134N 089.720W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 8011: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/8011

11. 11
    NOAAORR-80162009-04-30 00:00Z → cancelled 2009-05-14 00:00Z
    Turtle bay, lawellhead

    Well Blowout; Turtle Bay, LA.
    Turtle Bay, LA.
    1. At approxiamtely 0900 local time, the USCG Sector NOLA contacted the SSC regarding a well blowout in Turtle Bay, LA. The USCG has sent out an overflight and USCG Sector Houma is responding on scene. The well is reported shut in, but "some oil" was released. Current amount and type of oil is unknown at this time. The USCG has not requested any products from NOAA until more information is known.
    2. THREAT: OIL. TAGS: WELLHEAD.
    3. POSITION 29.550N 090.133W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 8016: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/8016

12. 12
    NOAAORR-80192009-05-08 00:00Z → cancelled 2009-05-22 00:00Z
    River, hahnville, lachemical

    Chlorine Release; Adjacent to Miss. River, Hahnville, LA.
    Adjacent to Miss. River, Hahnville, LA.
    1. On Friday morning, 8 May 2009, the regional NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator was notified by the USCG of a chlorine release from a facility in Hahnville, Louisiana. Eleven workers were reported to have been exposed. The release was reported at 10:26 AM (local time) and the NOAA was notified for support just a few minutes after that time. The actual release was reported to have started at 8:59 AM and was estimated at 2 lbs/min. of chlorine. NOAA was asked to provided the USCG with information as to the immediate threat area and downwind concerns.
    2. THREAT: CHEMICAL. COMMODITY: CHLORINE GAS.
    3. POSITION 29.977N 090.409W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 8019: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/8019

13. 13
    NOAAORR-80202009-05-12 00:00Z → cancelled 2009-05-26 00:00Z
    On 12 may 2009, the regional noaa scientific support coordinator (ssc) was notified of a crude oil spill in…pipeline

    Hillcorp Energy Oil Spill; Venice, LA.
    Venice, LA.
    1. On 12 May 2009, the regional NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator (SSC) was notified of a crude oil spill in Venice, Louisiana. The USCG reported that 20 bbls of oil was lost into an adjacent marsh from a pipe failure during a pressure test. The oil is contained in a small pond and fringe marsh area immediately adjacent to the facility. The USCG requested that we assess the potential use of in-situ burning to mitigate the spill.
    2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: CRUDE OIL. MAXIMUM POTENTIAL RELEASE: 840 GALLONS. TAGS: PIPELINE.
    3. POSITION 29.234N 089.392W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 8020: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/8020

14. 14
    NOAAORR-80252009-05-23 00:00Z → cancelled 2009-06-06 00:00Z
    Barataria bay, laoil

    Dredge Support Vessel Grounded; Barataria Bay, LA.
    Barataria Bay, LA.
    1. On 23 May 2009, USCG Sector New Orleans requested NOAA support for a dredge support vessel that was sinking near the Barataria Navigational Canal in Upper Barataria Bay and SW of Hackberry Bay, Louisiana. The vessel is carrying 1500 gallons of diesel and was reported pushed aground. The upper portion of this bay is dominated by sensitive marsh habitat. The NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator has contacted the Emergency Response Division’s Home Team for trajectory support.
    2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: DIESEL. MAXIMUM POTENTIAL RELEASE: 1500 GALLONS.
    3. POSITION 29.384N 089.993W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 8025: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/8025