[Pollution.notice] FW: INITIAL / Polk / Diesel Spill / DEM-Lawhon

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From: Schrader, John
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Subject: FW: INITIAL / Polk / Diesel Spill / DEM-Lawhon

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



Florida Division of Emergency Management

State Watch Office Incident Report


Update 1 - 01/05/2017-02:49 / DEM-Lawhon


Philip Stark with HAZMAT One (800-229-5252 x1) called to report the spill. HAZMAT One has hired SWS for clean-up.


Main Information


Report #: 2017-126


Status: Assigned


Reported to SWO on: 1/5/2017   02:32 ET


Severity: Local Incident


Description: Diesel Spill


This situation involves: Petroleum Spill, Vehicle


Affected Sectors: DEP OER Tampa On-Call


Initial Report: An estimated 70 to 120 gallons of diesel reported spilled in the Homeland area south of Bartow due to a traffic crash. Some of the release got into a nearby storm drain. No waterways affected. Spill was contained by the local fire department. Clean-up will be completed by a private contractor (SWS).


Injuries: No


Fatalities (Unconfirmed by State Medical Examiner): No


Environmental impact: Yes

  DEP callback requested: No


Incident Occurred: 1/5/2017   01:22 ET


Most Recent Update Date/Time: 01/05/2017-02:50 ET


Most Recent Update: Philip Stark with HAZMAT One (800-229-5252 x1) called to report the spill. HAZMAT One has hired SWS for clean-up.


Affected Counties: Polk


Facility Name or Description: .


Incident Location: Lat: 27.820314, Long: -81.821712


Coordinates: Lat: 27.820314, Long: -81.821712


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Contact Information


Reporting Party: Name: Trisha, Polk County Warning Point |Call Back Number 1: 863-401-2222 |Address: Winter Haven FL


Responsible Party: Name: Southeastern Freight Lines, private enterprise |Call Back Number 1: 803-794-7300 |Call Back Number 2: 800-637-7335 |Address: 420 Davega Road Lexington SC, 29073


On-Scene Contact: Unknown


Vehicle


Sub-Type: Vehicle Accident


Situation: Past Report


Description: Traffic Crash


Number of vehicles involved: Unknown


Type(s) of vehicles: One tractor-trailer and possibly other vehicles


Number of people involved: Unknown


Owned/Operated By: Southeastern Freight Lines


Cause of incident: Unknown


Fire: No


Hazardous materials onboard: Yes


Fuel or Petroleum Spills: Yes


Petroleum Spill


Sub-Type: On Land


Situation: Active, release contained


Description: Diesel Spill


Petroleum Type: Fuel


Name or Description: Diesel


Source / Container: Vehicle


Total source/container volume: Unknown


Quantity released: 70 gallons


Rate of release: Unknown


Released: Outside environment


Cause of release: traffic crash


Time the release was discovered: 01:22  ET


Storm drains affected: Yes, contained to storm drain


Waterways affected: No


Major roadways closed: No


Cleanup actions been taken: Yes


List cleanup actions: Contained by local fire department. Private contractor en route for clean-up.


Person conducting cleanup: Sand applied for containment.



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