[Pollution.notice] INITIAL / Escambia / Diesel Fuel Release / DEM-Annett

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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
Attachments
Attachment: NRC#1170897.pdf<https://apps.floridadisaster.org/SWO/Uploads/GQAFCZMNRC1170897.pdf>
Main Information
Report #: 2017-1294
Status: Assigned
Reported to SWO on: 2/12/2017   19:48 ET
Severity: Local Incident
Description: Diesel Fuel Release
This situation involves: Marine Incident, Petroleum Spill
Affected Sectors: DEP District - Northeast, DEP OER Pensacola On-Call
Initial Report: PER NRC FAX #1170897 "VERBATIM" DIESEL FUEL DISCHARGED FROM A VESSEL THAT CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO AN UNKNOWN CAUSE AT THIS TIME. THIS INCIDENT WAS ALSO A SEARCH AND RESCUE CASE. REMEDIAL ACTIONS TWO PEOPLE WERE SAFELY TAKEN OFF THE VESSEL.
Injuries: No
Fatalities (Unconfirmed by State Medical Examiner): No
Environmental impact: Yes
  DEP callback requested: Unknown
Incident Occurred: 2/12/2017   19:48 ET
Most Recent Update Date/Time: 02/12/2017-19:56 ET
Most Recent Update: N/A
Affected Counties: Escambia
Facility Name or Description: .
Incident Location: Lat: 30.349755, Long: -87.17497
Coordinates: Lat: 30.349755, Long: -87.17497
Maps
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Contact Information
Reporting Party: Name: Shawn Byers, USCG |Call Back Number 1: 251-441-5976 |Address:
Responsible Party: Unknown
On-Scene Contact: Unknown
Marine Incident
Sub-Type: Marine Accident
Situation: Active
Description: Marine Incident
Vessel Type: Pleasure Craft
Hull Length: 40 feet
Number of People Onboard (passengers/crew): 2
Fire: Yes
Hazardous materials onboard: No
Fuel or Petroleum Spills: Yes
Petroleum Spill
Sub-Type: Intertidal Area / Beach
Situation: Active, release in progress
Description: Petroleum Spill
Petroleum Type: Fuel
Name or Description: Diesel
Source / Container: Marine Vessel
Total source/container volume: 300 gallons
Quantity released: 200 gallons
Released: Outside environment
Cause of release: Sinking vessel w/ fire
Storm drains affected: No
Waterways affected: Yes
Name(s) of waterways: English Navy Cove
Major roadways closed: No
Cleanup actions been taken: No
Notification 02/12/2017-19:56 / DEM-Annett

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