[Pollution.notice] INITIAL / Hillsborough / Diesel Release W/ Road Closure / DEM-Calisch

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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 #: 2017-1189


Status: Open


Reported to SWO on: 2/8/2017   05:09 ET


Severity: Local Incident


Description: Diesel Release W/ Road Closure


This situation involves: Petroleum Spill, Road Closure or DOT Issue


Affected Sectors: DEP District - Southwest, DEP OER Tampa On-Call


Initial Report: Hillsborough FR reports a multi vehicle accident at I-275 and Sligh Avenue in Tampa. This has resulted in the release of 100 gallons of diesel from a saddle tank. This release has impacted a nearby storm drain. One lane of I-275 is closed at this time. Clean up actions are planned. Tampa FR is on scene.


Injuries: Unknown


Fatalities (Unconfirmed by State Medical Examiner): Unknown


Environmental impact: Yes

  DEP callback requested: Unknown


Incident Occurred: 2/8/2017   05:09 ET


Most Recent Update Date/Time: 02/08/2017-05:21 ET


Most Recent Update: N/A


Affected Counties: Hillsborough


Facility Name or Description: I-275 and Slight Avenue


Incident Location: Lat: 28.010656, Long: -82.454034


Coordinates: Lat: 28.010656, Long: -82.454034


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Contact Information


Reporting Party: Name: Operator, Hillsborough FR |Call Back Number 1: 813-272-5665 |Address:


Responsible Party: Name: Newstar Corp of Tampa |Call Back Number 1: 813-385-6282 |Address:


On-Scene Contact: Unknown


Road Closure or DOT Issue


Sub-Type: DOT Road Closure (State/US/Interstate Hwy.)


This situation is: Active


Description: Road Closure or DOT Issue


Roadway Name and/or number: I-275


At: Intersection


Cross Street 1 or Intersection: Sligh Avenue


What department/agency directed the closure: Tampa FR


Petroleum Spill


Sub-Type: On Land


Situation: Active, release contained


Description: Petroleum Spill


Petroleum Type: Fuel


Name or Description: Diesel


Source / Container: Vehicle


Quantity released: 100 gallons


Released: Outside environment


Storm drains affected: Yes, contained to storm drain


Waterways affected: Unknown


Major roadways closed: Unknown


Cleanup actions been taken: Unknown


Notification 02/08/2017-05:22 / DEM-Calisch






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