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Port Allen Butadiene Release

 
Site Contact:
Jhana Enders
OSC

(enders.jhana@epa.gov)

Site Location:
2449 North River Road
Port Allen, LA 70767
 response.epa.gov/PortAllenButadieneRelease
NRC#: 1056878

An EPA Team has mobilized to Port Allen, LA near Baton Rouge, LA. The incident is reported as a release of butadiene from a tank struck by lightning, striking the relief valve. EPA is in contact with LDEQ and will coordinate and provide assistance as needed.