Message from Texas Brine:
REMINDER: In observation of the Thanksgiving Holiday, Evacuation Assistance checks will be distributed on Wednesday, Nov 27 this week at the Command Trailer. We will return to the normal Thursday schedule next week.
Monthly Archives: November 2013
3:30 p.m. Update
Texas Brine advised that the tagging of Cavern 3 is at 3,869′ which is 189′ higher than the tagging performed a little more than two weeks ago. As information becomes available, it will be shared here.
11:40 a.m. Update from the Office of Conservation
Bayou Corne/Grand Bayou Response Activity
Friday, Nov. 22 work-
Sinkhole Activity Code 1 – indicating work is allowed on sinkhole and containment berm, seismic monitoring indicates low levels of sub-surface activity near sinkhole/Oxy 3
Air Monitoring/Sub-slab Sampling and Ventilation
– Conducting ventilation system inspections and air monitoring
– Continuing perimeter air monitoring near ORW locations in Sportsman’s Landing
ORW/CPT Wells
– Pumping ORW 43 (north of containment berm) to enhance gas flow
– Connecting ORW 50 (Sportsman’s Landing) to flare
– Installing privacy fences around ORWs 49 and 50 (Sportsman’s Landing)
– Removing temporary wooden mats at ORW locations (Sportsman’s Landing)
– Installing CPT 122 (Bayou Corne, south of La 70)
Containment/ Roads/ Sinkhole
– Logging Oxy 3A (working from Oxy 9 well pad)
– Surveying south containment berm
– Transferring water from swamp into sinkhole via water transfer pumps
– Collecting water sample from newly installed MRAA-2S (west of containment berm)
4:00 p.m. Flyover Video
2:05 p.m. Update from the Office of Conservation
Bayou Corne/Grand Bayou Response Activity
Tuesday, Nov. 19 work-
Sinkhole Activity Code 1 – indicating work is allowed on sinkhole and containment berm, seismic monitoring indicates low levels of sub-surface activity near sinkhole/Oxy 3
Sub-slab Sampling and Ventilation
– Conducting ventilation system inspections
ORW/CPT Wells
– Continue pumping water from ORWs 10 (west of containment berm) and 43 (north of containment berm) to enhance gas flow
– Completing deep aquifer monitoring well MRAA 04D (north of containment berm)
– Continuing installation of ORW 49 (south of La 70)
– Preparing locations along Bayou Corne for CPT installation
– Conducting perimeter air monitoring near ORW locations in Sportsman’s Landing
Containment Berm/Roads/Sinkhole
– Surveying containment berm settlement plates
– Transferring water from swamp to sinkhole
– Sampling water at containment outfalls
– Collecting monthly surface water samples
2:00 p.m. Update from the Office of Conservation
Bayou Corne/Grand Bayou Response Activity
Monday, Nov. 18 work-
Sinkhole Activity Code 1 – indicating work is allowed on sinkhole and containment berm, seismic monitoring indicates low levels of sub-surface activity near sinkhole/Oxy 3
Sub-slab Sampling and Ventilation
– Conducting ventilation system inspections
ORW/CPT Wells
– Continue pumping water from ORW 10 (west of containment berm) to enhance gas flow
– Drilling deep aquifer monitoring well MRAA 04D (north of containment berm)
– Beginning work on ORW 49 (south of La 70)
– Completing CPT 120 (north of La 70)
Containment Berm/Roads/Sinkhole
– Surveying south containment berm
– Surveying containment berm settlement plates
– Re-starting water transfer pumps
3:25 p.m. Update from the Office of Conservation
Bayou Corne/Grand Bayou Response Activity
Friday, Nov. 15 work-
Sinkhole Activity Code 1 – indicating work is allowed on sinkhole and containment berm, seismic monitoring indicates low levels of sub-surface activity near sinkhole/Oxy 3
Sub-slab Sampling and Ventilation
– Conducting ventilation system inspections and air monitoring
ORW/CPT Wells
– Pumping ORW 43 (north of containment berm) to enhance gas flow
– Completing deep aquifer monitoring well MRAA 05D (south of containment berm)
– Continuing horizontal borings for gas/water collection lines along Sportsman’s Drive
– Completing pressure monitoring well PMW 18 (west of Bayou Corne, south of La 70)
Containment/ Roads/ Sinkhole
– Surveying containment berm settlement plates
– Surveying south containment berm
– Sampling industrial water wells
– Re-locating tilt meter in sinkhole
– Installing culvert in ditch along La 70 near ORW-37 (east of Bayou Corne, south of La 70) and covering with sand, clay, and limestone for driveway access
2:45 p.m. Update from the Office of Conservation
Bayou Corne/Grand Bayou Response Activity
Thursday, Nov. 14 work-
Sinkhole Activity Code 1 – indicating work is allowed on sinkhole and containment berm, seismic monitoring indicates low levels of sub-surface activity near sinkhole/Oxy 3
Sub-slab Sampling and Ventilation
– Conducting ventilation system inspections and air monitoring
ORW/CPT Wells
– Pumping ORWs 10 (west of containment berm), 40 and 43 (north of containment berm) to enhance gas flow
– Completing drilling of deep aquifer monitoring well MRAA 05D (south of containment berm)
– Continuing horizontal borings for gas/water collection lines along Sportsman’s Drive
Containment/ Roads/ Sinkhole
– Surveying containment berm settlement plates
– Transferring water from swamp to sinkhole
– Conducting sinkhole depth survey
– Moving and setting new reflectors in and around sinkhole
11:20 a.m. Update from the Office of Conservation
Bayou Corne/Grand Bayou Response Activity
Tuesday, Nov. 12 work-
Sinkhole Activity Code 1 – indicating work is allowed on sinkhole and containment berm, seismic monitoring indicates low levels of sub-surface activity near sinkhole/Oxy 3
Sub-slab Sampling and Ventilation
– Conducting ventilation system inspections and air monitoring
ORW/CPT Wells
– Continuing pump test of ORW 40 (north of containment berm)
– Pumping ORW 10 (west of containment berm) to enhance gas flow
– Completing drilling of deep aquifer monitoring well MRAA 05D (south of containment berm)
– Laying out path for horizontal borings for gas/water collection lines along Sportsman’s Drive
Containment/ Roads/ Sinkhole
– Surveying containment berm settlement plates
– Collecting sinkhole outfall samples
– Conducting sinkhole depth survey
– Moving and setting new reflectors in and around sinkhole
– Placing limestone on roads to ORWs 52 and 53 (west of Bayou Corne, south of La 70)
10:45 a.m. Meeting Scheduled
A meeting has been scheduled for residents to discuss the start of the installation of the observation relief wells in the community.
When: Tuesday, November 12, 2013 @ 5:30 p.m.
Where: Command Trailer, Sportsman’s Landing, Bayou Corne
Assumption Parish Police Jury 