[Pollution.notice] Notice sent January 9, 2017

[Pollution.Notice]

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From: Simpson, Russell
Sent: Monday, January 9, 2017 1:31 PM
Subject: FW: INITIAL / Baker / Vehicle Accident with Petroleum Release / DEM-Durrance


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,

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Russell Simpson
Ombudsman/Media & External Affairs
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Northeast District - Jacksonville
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Office: 904.256.1653
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Florida Division of Emergency Management

State Watch Office Incident Report


Main Information


Report #: 2017-263


Status: Open


Reported to SWO on: 1/9/2017   13:10 ET


Severity: Local Incident


Description: Vehicle Accident with Petroleum Release


This situation involves: Petroleum Spill, Vehicle


Affected Sectors: DEP OER Jacksonville - Day


Initial Report: Baker County FD reports a petroleum release due to a vehicle accident in Glen St. Mary. The release occurred when a vehicle went off a bridge and the gas was released into the St. Mary's river. There are no road closures, and cleanup actions are not yet underway. Baker County FD and SO are on scene.


Injuries: No


Fatalities (Unconfirmed by State Medical Examiner): No


Environmental impact: Yes

  DEP callback requested: Unknown


Incident Occurred: 1/9/2017   12:59 ET


Most Recent Update Date/Time: 01/09/2017-13:22 ET


Most Recent Update: N/A


Affected Counties: Baker


Facility Name or Description:


Incident Location: Address: 5598 Richardson Rd City: Glen St. Mary


Coordinates: Lat: 30.209011, Long: -82.25209


Maps


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Contact Information


Reporting Party: Name: Christia, Baker County Volunteer FD |Call Back Number 1: 904 259 2861 |Address:


Responsible Party: Unknown


On-Scene Contact: Unknown


Vehicle


Sub-Type: Vehicle Accident


Situation: Active


Description: Vehicle Incident


Number of vehicles involved: 1


Type(s) of vehicles: Pickup


Number of people involved: 2


Fire: No


Hazardous materials onboard: No


Fuel or Petroleum Spills: Yes


Petroleum Spill


Sub-Type: Inland Waterway


Situation: Active, release in progress


Description: Petroleum Spill


Name or Description: Gas


Source / Container: Vehicle


Rate of release: 15 Gallons


Released: Outside environment


Cause of release: Vehicle Accident


Time the release was discovered: 12:50  ET


Storm drains affected: No


Waterways affected: Yes


Name(s) of waterways: St Mary's River


Major roadways closed: No


Cleanup actions been taken: No


Notification 01/09/2017-13:23 / DEM-Durrance


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