[Pollution.notice] FW: INITIAL / Lee / Diesel Release / DEM-Baker

[Pollution.Notice]

From: Schrader, John
Sent: Tuesday, January 3, 2017 3:56 PM
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Subject: FW: INITIAL / Lee / Diesel Release / DEM-Baker

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>

Thank you,

John Schrader
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Regulatory Programs
3900 Commonwealth Boulevard
Tallahassee, FL 32399
Phone (850) 245-2144



Florida Division of Emergency Management

State Watch Office Incident Report


Main Information


Report #: 2017-92


Status: Assigned


Reported to SWO on: 1/3/2017   15:36 ET


Severity: Local Incident


Description: Diesel Release


This situation involves: Petroleum Spill


Affected Sectors: DEP OER Ft. Myers - Day


Initial Report: 100-300 gallons of diesel were released on the ground in Ft Myers due to damage on a fuel tank. The release has been contained to the ground and not reached any storm water systems or waterways. Reporting party is requesting a call back from DEP.


Injuries: No


Fatalities (Unconfirmed by State Medical Examiner): No


Environmental impact: Yes

  DEP callback requested: Yes

    Contact: Reporting Party


Incident Occurred: 1/3/2017   14:30 ET


Most Recent Update Date/Time: 01/03/2017-15:43 ET


Most Recent Update: N/A


Affected Counties: Lee


Facility Name or Description:


Incident Location: Address: 13681 Doctors Way City: Ft Myers


Coordinates: Lat: 26.544583, Long: -81.85163


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Contact Information


Reporting Party: Name: Jason, Simfrock |Call Back Number 1: 407-274-6878 |Address:


Responsible Party: Unknown


On-Scene Contact: Unknown


Petroleum Spill


Sub-Type: On Land


Situation: Active, release contained


Description: Diesel


Petroleum Type: Fuel


Name or Description: Diesel


Source / Container: Vehicle


Quantity released: 100-300 gallons


Released: Outside environment


Cause of release: Damage to a fuel tank


Time the release was discovered: 14:30  ET


Storm drains affected: No


Waterways affected: No


Major roadways closed: No


Cleanup actions been taken: Yes


List cleanup actions: Called a contractor cleanup.


Person conducting cleanup: Reporting Party


Notification 01/03/2017-15:43 / DEM-Baker



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