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Motiva Enterprises (1406), Norco

LDEQ Accident Report

Accident #93359
State Police #07-00250
Accident Date2007-01-18
Report Date 2007-01-25
Follow-up Date 2007-02-01
Follow-up: Yes

Pollutants Released

Pollutant Duration Point Source Greenhouse Gas Criteria Pollutant Ozone forming chemical Amount of Release
1,3-ButadieneNo information givenWest Ops Ground Flare EPN 9-84NONOYESBRQ
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)No information givenWest Ops Ground Flare EPN 9-84NONOYES163.0 pounds

Accident Classified As: Below Reportable Quantity (BRQ)

Cause of Problem: Process Upset

Release was due to an upset at Shell Chemical's GO-1 process unit.

Discharge Preventable - No Information Given

No information given.

Notes/Remedial Actions

No information given regarding remedial actions.