[Pollution.notice] INITIAL / Broward / Unknown Sheen / DEM-Annett

[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 #: 2017-405


Status: Assigned


Reported to SWO on: 1/16/2017   12:46 ET


Severity: Local Incident


Description: Unknown Sheen


This situation involves: Petroleum Spill


Affected Sectors: DEP District - Southeast, DEP OER West Palm On-Call


Initial Report: An unknown sheen of an unknown material is being reported in a local canal behind the incident address below. Caller stated the sheen consists of what might be algae and other unknown materials. Caller stated the sheen has been there for around 2 weeks and is collecting debris and litter, causing the flow of the canal to slow. Caller stated she would like a call back from DEP to clear any concerns she may have.


Injuries: No


Fatalities (Unconfirmed by State Medical Examiner): No


Environmental impact: Yes

  DEP callback requested: Yes

    Contact: Reporting Party


Incident Occurred: 1/16/2017   12:46 ET


Most Recent Update Date/Time: 01/16/2017-12:57 ET


Most Recent Update: N/A


Affected Counties: Broward


Facility Name or Description:


Incident Location: Address: 9051 W Sunrise Blvd City: Plantation


Coordinates: Lat: 26.146859, Long: -80.27109


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Contact Information


Reporting Party: Name: Lindsay Steinburg, Private Citizen |Call Back Number 1: 814-598-8703 |Address:


Responsible Party: Unknown


On-Scene Contact: Unknown


Petroleum Spill


Sub-Type: Inland Waterway


Situation: Potential release


Description: Petroleum Spill


Petroleum Type: Sheen


Name or Description: Unknown


Source / Container: Unknown


Quantity released: Unknown


Released: Outside environment


Cause of release: Unknown


Storm drains affected: No


Waterways affected: Yes


Name(s) of waterways: Local Canal


Major roadways closed: No


Cleanup actions been taken: No


Notification 01/16/2017-12:57 / DEM-Annett



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