[Pollution.notice] INITIAL / Pasco / FL-52 Road Closure W/ Diesel Release / DEM-Durrance

[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 #: 2017-1234


Status: Assigned


Reported to SWO on: 2/10/2017   10:20 ET


Severity: Local Incident


Description: FL-52 Road Closure W/ Diesel Release


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


Affected Sectors: DEP District - Southwest, DEP OER Tampa - Day


Initial Report: Stepps Environmental Response reports a partial closure of FL-52 WB due to a vehicle accident in Land O Lakes. There are no reported injuries or fatalities. A total of 70 gallons of diesel was released to the roadway and a nearby ditch, and Stepps Environmental Response is on scene conducting cleanup actions. Pasco County SO, FDOT, and FHP are on scene.


Injuries: Unknown


Fatalities (Unconfirmed by State Medical Examiner): Unknown


Environmental impact: Unknown


Incident Occurred: 2/10/2017   10:20 ET


Most Recent Update Date/Time: 02/10/2017-10:37 ET


Most Recent Update: N/A


Affected Counties: Pasco


Facility Name or Description:


Incident Location: Street 1: FL 52 Street 2: US 41 City: Land O Lakes


Coordinates: Lat: 28.321221, Long: -82.5031


Maps


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Contact Information


Reporting Party: Name: Todd, Stepps Environmental Response |Call Back Number 1: 813 217 2925 |Address:


Responsible Party: Unknown


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


Roadway Name and/or number: FL-52


At: Incident Address


What department/agency directed the closure: FHP


Vehicle


Sub-Type: Vehicle Accident


Situation: Active


Description: Vehicle Incident


Number of vehicles involved: 2


Type(s) of vehicles: 1 Passenger Vehicle 1 Semi Truck


Number of people involved: 2


Fire: No


Hazardous materials onboard: No


Fuel or Petroleum Spills: Yes


Petroleum Spill


Sub-Type: On Land


Situation: Active, release in progress


Description: Petroleum Spill


Petroleum Type: Fuel


Source / Container: Vehicle


Quantity released: 70 gallons


Time the release was discovered: 07:05  ET


Storm drains affected: No


Waterways affected: No


Major roadways closed: Yes


Cleanup actions been taken: Yes


List cleanup actions: Absorbents and sweepers cleaning roadway


Person conducting cleanup: Stepps Environment Response


Notification 02/10/2017-10:37 / DEM-Durrance






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