[Pollution.notice] INITIAL / Martin / Potential Diesel Release / DEM-Lazzara

[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


STATE ASSISTANCE REQUESTED


Report #: 2017-287


Status: Open


Reported to SWO on: 1/10/2017   14:03 ET


Severity: Local Incident


Description: Potential Diesel Release


This situation involves: Petroleum Spill


Affected Sectors: DEP OER West Palm - Day


Initial Report: A boat was left adrift off the coast of Jupiter Island, after the owner had to be evacuated by the US Coast Guard. The boat washed ashore near the address listed below, and there is a US Fish & Wildlife Service officer currently on scene requesting assistance due to any residual diesel left on-board. Jupiter Island PD and Martin Co SO units are also on scene with the reporting party.


Injuries: No


Fatalities (Unconfirmed by State Medical Examiner): No


Environmental impact: Yes

  DEP callback requested: Yes

    Contact: Reporting Party


Incident Occurred: 1/10/2017   14:00 ET


Most Recent Update Date/Time: 01/10/2017-14:08 ET


Most Recent Update: N/A


Affected Counties: Martin


Facility Name or Description:


Incident Location: Address: 188 N Beach Road City: Jupiter Island


Coordinates: Lat: 27.086167, Long: -80.12514


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Contact Information


Reporting Party: Name: William Calvert, US Fish & Wildlife Service |Call Back Number 1: 561-248-9014 |Address:


Responsible Party: Unknown


On-Scene Contact: Unknown


Petroleum Spill


Sub-Type: Florida Coastal Waters


Situation: Potential release


Description: Diesel Odor


Petroleum Type: Fuel


Name or Description: Diesel


Source / Container: Marine Vessel


Quantity released: Unknown if any (odor only currently)


Cause of release: Boat left adrift


Storm drains affected: No


Waterways affected: Unknown


Major roadways closed: No


Cleanup actions been taken: Unknown


Notification 01/10/2017-14:09 / DEM-Lazzara



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