Spills

Vpsb #46 spill; white lake, la

NOAAORR-7493

issued
2000-05-12 00:00Z
status
cancelled 2000-05-26 00:00Z
self-cancels
2000-05-26 00:00Z
authority
NOAA OR&R
sea
Gulf of Mexico
position
29.756, -92.599
source
incidentnews · first seen 2026-09-03 15:09Z

Original warning text

VPSB #46 Spill; White Lake, LA.
White Lake, LA.
1. On May 12, 2000, NOAA HAZMAT responded to a spill resulting from a pipeline rupture in a marsh on the eastern side of White Lake, Louisiana. The spilled product is a crude oil and it is estimated that 100bbls was released. The NOAA SSC is on-scene and working with other responders to evaluate applicable response options. In-situ burning was considered but concerns for fire containment may preclude its use. NOAA is also providing weather forecast support as needed. USCG district 8.
2. COMMODITY: CRUDE OIL.
3. POSITION 29.756N 092.599W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 7493: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/7493

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