[Pollution.notice] DIESEL RELEASE - BUSHNELL

[Pollution.Notice]

As of December 30, 2016, an Administrative Law Judge invalidated a proposed pollution notification rule promulgated by the Department, which required owners of installations throughout the State of Florida report pollution events to the local government as well as a local media outlet to notify the general public of the event. Protecting Florida's pristine environment is our top priority and DEP will continue the public pollution notification process to ensure all Floridians and visitors are notified of pollution incidents. Moving forward the notification process from the Department may change, however it was imperative that the notification to the public continued seamlessly. The incident below was reported to the State Watch Office and is being forwarded to you because the event has occurred in your area. For more information or Should you have any questions, please contact Lauren Engel at Lauren.Engel at dep.state.fl.us<mailto:Lauren.Engel at dep.state.fl.us>
Florida Division of Emergency Management

State Watch Office Incident Report


Main Information


Report #: 2017-2780


Status: Assigned


Reported to SWO on: 4/11/2017   17:20 ET


Severity: Local Incident


Description: Diesel Spill


This situation involves: Petroleum Spill


Affected Sectors: DEP District - Central, DEP OER Orlando On-Call


Initial Report: Approximately 25-30 gallons of diesel spilled from semi-truck near the intersection listed below in Bushnell. No waterways were affected by the spill, and Sumter County FR units are currently on scene attempting to contain the spill. The on-scene battalion chief has requested a call back from DEP OER.


Injuries: No


Fatalities (Unconfirmed by State Medical Examiner): No


Environmental impact: Yes

  DEP callback requested: Yes

    Contact: On-Scene Contact


Incident Occurred: 4/11/2017   17:03 ET


Most Recent Update Date/Time: 04/11/2017-17:27 ET


Most Recent Update: N/A


Affected Counties: Sumter


Facility Name or Description:


Incident Location: Address: 9544 County Road 476 City: Bushnell


Coordinates: Lat: 28.640024, Long: -82.2075


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