[Pollution.notice] INITIAL / Pasco / Mineral Oil Release / DEM-Calisch

[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


Report #: 2017-418


Status: Assigned


Reported to SWO on: 1/17/2017   05:00 ET


Severity: Local Incident


Description: Mineral Oil Release


This situation involves: Hazardous Materials


Affected Sectors: DEP District - Southwest, DEP OER Tampa On-Call


Initial Report: American Compliance Technologies reports a mineral oil release of 400 gallons from a transformer. This was due to a transformer malfunction. The release impacted soil and clean up actions are planned and will involve excavation of the soil. No waterways or storm drains were impacted.


Injuries: No


Fatalities (Unconfirmed by State Medical Examiner): No


Environmental impact: Yes

  DEP callback requested: No


Incident Occurred: 1/17/2017   02:30 ET


Most Recent Update Date/Time: 01/17/2017-05:12 ET


Most Recent Update: N/A


Affected Counties: Pasco


Facility Name or Description: Walmart Store


Incident Location: Address: 7631 Gall Blvd City: Zephyrhills


Coordinates: Lat: 28.267997, Long: -82.18828


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Contact Information


Reporting Party: Name: Eric, American Compliance Technology |Call Back Number 1: 863-559-0188 |Address:


Responsible Party: Unknown


On-Scene Contact: Unknown


Hazardous Materials


Sub-Type: Toxic Industrial Chemical


Situation: Past Report


Description: Hazardous Materials


Chemical Name: Mineral Oil


Chemical State: Liquid


Source / Container: Other Container


Quantity released: 400 Gallons


Released: Outside environment


Cause of release: Malfunction


Storm drains affected: No


Waterways affected: No


Major roadways closed: No


Notification 01/17/2017-05:12 / DEM-Calisch






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