Barge Z-62; empire, la

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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