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 Chalk Point Oil Spill

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On Friday, April 7, 2000 a ruptured PEPCO pipeline at Chalk Point in Aquasco, MD caused over 111,000 gallons of oil to leak out into Patuxent River and nearby tributaries.

  • Natural Resources Damage Assessment Administrative Record

  • NOAA Damage Assessment and Restoration Program Chalk Point Page

  • Oil Spill Prevention Advisory Committee Final Report - December 2000

  • Executive Order

  • Vicinity Map of Affected Area

  • Oil Spill Photos

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