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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 #: 2017-510
Status: Assigned
Reported to SWO on: 1/20/2017   19:47 ET
Severity: Local Incident
Description: Potential Hazardous Material Release
This situation involves: Hazardous Materials
Affected Sectors: DEP District - Northeast, DEP OER Jacksonville On-Call
Initial Report: A private citizen reports a potential release of hazardous fumes in Jacksonville. He states that the odor resembles kerosene or some sort of fuel. No actions have been taken at this time.
Injuries: No
Fatalities (Unconfirmed by State Medical Examiner): No
Environmental impact: Yes
  DEP callback requested: Unknown
Incident Occurred: 1/20/2017   19:47 ET
Most Recent Update Date/Time: 01/20/2017-19:52 ET
Most Recent Update: N/A
Affected Counties: Duval
Facility Name or Description:
Incident Location: Street 1: Commonwealth Ave. Street 2: Edgewood Ave. City: Jacksonville
Coordinates: Lat: 30.336413, Long: -81.73114
Maps


Contact Information
Reporting Party: Name: Rashine, Private Citizen |Call Back Number 1: 904-330-5371 |Address:
Responsible Party: Unknown
On-Scene Contact: Unknown
Hazardous Materials
Sub-Type: Unknown Hazard
Situation: Active, release in progress
Description: Hazardous Materials
Chemical State: Gas
Source / Container: Unknown
Released: Outside environment
Major roadways closed: No

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