[Pollution.notice] FW: INITIAL / Hillsborough / Fowler Avenue Road Closure W/ Petroleum Release / DEM-Calisch

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From: Schrader, John
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Subject: FW: INITIAL / Hillsborough / Fowler Avenue Road Closure W/ Petroleum Release / DEM-Calisch

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 #: 2017-108


Status: Open


Reported to SWO on: 1/4/2017   07:18 ET


Severity: Local Incident


Description: Fowler Avenue Road Closure W/ Petroleum Release


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


Affected Sectors: DEP OER Tampa On-Call


Initial Report: Hillsborough FR reports that W Fowler Avenue is closed under I-75 due to a semi truck turned over. It is believed the semi may have possibly went over the overpass and landed on Fowler Avenue. There has been a diesel release of 100 gallons. Hillsborough FR is on scene.


Injuries: No


Fatalities (Unconfirmed by State Medical Examiner): No


Environmental impact: Yes

  DEP callback requested: No


Incident Occurred: 1/4/2017   07:18 ET


Most Recent Update Date/Time: 01/04/2017-07:26 ET


Most Recent Update: N/A


Affected Counties: Hillsborough


Facility Name or Description: Fowler Avenue under the I-75 overpass.


Incident Location: Lat: 28.054035, Long: -82.352991


Coordinates: Lat: 28.054035, Long: -82.352991


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Contact Information


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


Responsible Party: Unknown


On-Scene Contact: Unknown


Vehicle


Sub-Type: Vehicle Accident


Situation: Active


Description: Vehicle Incident


Number of vehicles involved: 1


Fire: No


Hazardous materials onboard: No


Fuel or Petroleum Spills: Yes


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: Fowler Avenue


At: Incident Address


Petroleum Spill


Sub-Type: On Land


Situation: Active, release in progress


Description: Petroleum Spill


Petroleum Type: Other


Name or Description: Diesel


Source / Container: Vehicle


Released: Outside environment


Storm drains affected: Unknown


Waterways affected: Unknown


Major roadways closed: Yes


Cleanup actions been taken: Unknown



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