[Pollution.notice] FINAL UPDATE / Alachua / Fuel Spill / DEM-Calisch

[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

Florida Division of Emergency Management
State Watch Office Incident Report
Update 1 - 04/22/2017-20:30 / DEM-Calisch
Alachua SO reports the spill is 30-40 gallons and is entering a retention system - which is keeping the fuel from entering any waterways.
Main Information
Report #: 2017-3020
Status: Open
Reported to SWO on: 4/22/2017   20:09 ET
Severity: Local Incident
Description: Fuel Spill
This situation involves: Petroleum Spill
Affected Sectors: DEP District - Northeast, DEP OER Jacksonville On-Call
Initial Report: Alachua County SO reports a 20 gallon fuel release at a gas station from an overfill. Alachua FR and HazMat are en route.
Injuries: No
Fatalities (Unconfirmed by State Medical Examiner): No
Environmental impact: Yes
  DEP callback requested: No
Incident Occurred: 4/22/2017   20:09 ET
Most Recent Update Date/Time: 04/22/2017-20:30 ET
Most Recent Update: Alachua SO reports the spill is 30-40 gallons and is entering a retention system - which is keeping the fuel from entering any waterways.
Affected Counties: Alachua
Facility Name or Description:
Incident Location: Address: 5615 SE US Hwy 301 City: Hawthorne
Coordinates: Lat: 29.602567, Long: -82.08767
Maps


Contact Information
Reporting Party: Name: Jennifer, Alachua SO |Call Back Number 1: 352-367-4000 |Address:
Responsible Party: Unknown
On-Scene Contact: Unknown
Petroleum Spill
Sub-Type: On Land
Situation: Active, release contained
Description: Petroleum Spill
Petroleum Type: Fuel
Source / Container: Aboveground Tank
Quantity released: 20 gallons
Released: Outside environment
Storm drains affected: Unknown
Waterways affected: Unknown
Major roadways closed: No
Cleanup actions been taken: No
Notification 04/22/2017-20:30 / DEM-Calisch
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