On January 8, 2010, the USCG contacted NOAA's Emergency Response Division with a request for assistance on a facility spill in West Cote Blanche Bay, LA. An estimated 8 barrels of crude oil was released from a leaking valve. The incident was reportedly caused by freezing temperatures and was discovered at 0820 local time. The valve has been secured but a 500 foot sheen was observed. USCG has requested trajectory support for the spilled oil.

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