General
ExxonMobil - Laurel, MT July 2011
On July 1, 2011 a failure occurred on ExxonMobil Pipeline Company's Silvertip Pipeline in Yellowstone County, Montana resulting in the release of 750-1000 barrels of crude into the Yellowstone River. The failure occurred in the vicinity of Laurel, Montana.
Disaster Relief
PHMSA's mission is to protect people and the environment from the risks inherent in transportation of hazardous materials by all modes of transportation, including pipelines. Preparedness, response, and recovery is a priority that directly supports PHMSA's mission.