[Pollution.notice] Florida Department of Environmental Protection Notice

[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>


State Watch Office Incident Report


Update 1 - 01/10/2017-16:47 / DEM-Annett


Per John Ward (Clay County EM) the scene has been cleared and it was discovered the material was non-hazardous. The scene has been turned over to OSHA for further investigation.


Main Information


Report #: 2017-286


Status: Closed


Assigned To: DEP


Reported to SWO on: 1/10/2017   13:20 ET


Severity: Local Incident


Description: HazMat Release with Injuries


This situation involves: Hazardous Materials


Affected Sectors: DEP OER Jacksonville - Day


Initial Report: An unknown amount of aerosol pesticide, that is believed to have been under-diluted, released at a produce facility in Green Cover Springs. Caller advised there are currently seven patients being reported, four of which have been transported to an area medical center by private ambulance services. The exact cause of the incident is yet to be determined, however, the facility is in the process of being cleared out at this time. Clay County FR and their HazMat units are currently on scene evaluating additional employees of the facility. There has been no request for state assistance.


Injuries: Yes (7 - non traumatic injuries)


Fatalities (Unconfirmed by State Medical Examiner): No


Environmental impact: Unknown


Incident Occurred: 1/10/2017   11:45 ET


Most Recent Update Date/Time: 01/10/2017-16:47 ET


Most Recent Update: Per John Ward (Clay County EM) the scene has been cleared and it was discovered the material was non-hazardous. The scene has been turned over to OSHA for further investigation.


Affected Counties: Clay


Facility Name or Description:


Incident Location: Address: 4627 J P Hall Blvd City: Green Cove Springs


Coordinates: Lat: 29.945984, Long: -81.67433


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Contact Information


Reporting Party: Name: John Ward, Clay County EM Director |Call Back Number 1: 904-657-3174 |Address:


Responsible Party: Unknown


On-Scene Contact: Unknown


Hazardous Materials


Sub-Type: Toxic Industrial Chemical


Situation: Past Report


Description: Pesticide


Chemical Name: Peroxide-base pesticide


Chemical State: Aerosol


Source / Container: Other Container


Quantity released: Unknown


Released: Outside environment


Storm drains affected: No


Waterways affected: No


Major roadways closed: No


Notification 01/10/2017-16:47 / DEM-Annett


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