[Pollution.notice] FW: FW: FINAL UPDATE / Polk / Diesel Release / DEM-Calisch

Tue Jan 10 15:04:55 EST 2017

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Subject: FW: FINAL UPDATE / Polk / Diesel 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>

Ms. Kelley Boatwright
Assistant District Director
Southwest District
813-470-5723
Email: Kelley.m.boatwright at dep.state.fl.us<mailto:Kelley.m.boatwright at dep.state.fl.us>

Florida Division of Emergency Management

State Watch Office Incident Report

Update 1 - 01/10/2017-06:09 / DEM-Calisch

Todd with Stepps environmental (813-217-2925) reports the updated estimated amount of the release is 50-60 gallons, clean up actions are planned and no waterways were impacted.

Main Information

Report #: 2017-277

Status: Closed

Assigned To: DEP

Reported to SWO on: 1/10/2017   04:29 ET

Severity: Local Incident

Description: Diesel Release

This situation involves: Petroleum Spill, Vehicle

Affected Sectors: DEP OER Tampa On-Call

Initial Report: Polk SO reports a diesel release over 25 gallons due to a vehicle accident involving a semi truck and vehicle. There are no reported injuries and the roadway is currently open. Polk SO, EMS and FR are on scene.

Injuries: No

Fatalities (Unconfirmed by State Medical Examiner): No

Environmental impact: Yes

  DEP callback requested: No

Incident Occurred: 1/10/2017   04:29 ET

Most Recent Update Date/Time: 01/10/2017-06:09 ET

Most Recent Update: Todd with Stepps environmental (813-217-2925) reports the updated estimated amount of the release is 50-60 gallons, clean up actions are planned and no waterways were impacted.

Affected Counties: Polk

Facility Name or Description:

Incident Location: Street 1: Hwy 98 N Street 2: Keen Rd City: Lakeland

Coordinates: Lat: 28.215524, Long: -82.01906

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Contact Information

Reporting Party: Name: Operator, Polk County SO |Call Back Number 1: 863-401-2220 |Address:

Responsible Party: Unknown

On-Scene Contact: Unknown

Vehicle

Sub-Type: Vehicle Accident

Situation: Active

Description: Vehicle Incident

Number of vehicles involved: 2

Fire: No

Hazardous materials onboard: No

Fuel or Petroleum Spills: Yes

Petroleum Spill

Sub-Type: On Land

Situation: Active, release in progress

Description: Petroleum Spill

Petroleum Type: Fuel

Name or Description: Diesel

Source / Container: Vehicle

Quantity released: >25 gallons

Released: Outside environment

Storm drains affected: Unknown

Waterways affected: Unknown

Major roadways closed: No

Cleanup actions been taken: Unknown

Notification 01/10/2017-06:09 / DEM-Calisch

The State Watch Office values your feedback; please take a 1 minute survey<https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/WRZW88G> about this notification.

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