[Pollution.notice] INITIAL / Pasco / Diesel Fuel Release / DEM-Baker

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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 #: 2017-766


Status: Assigned


Reported to SWO on: 1/23/2017   11:13 ET


Severity: Local Incident


Description: Diesel Fuel Release


This situation involves: Petroleum Spill, Vehicle


Affected Sectors: DEP District - Southwest, DEP OER Tampa - Day


Initial Report: 80 gallons of diesel were released on the grass and dirt due to a single vehicle accident involving a semi-truck in San Antonio. There is an on-going slow leak and 10-20 gallons of diesel remaining in the tank of the truck. The release did not enter any storm drains or surface waters. There are no road closures, injuries, fires, or other hazards reported. FHP has arrived on scene and will be primary on this incident.


Injuries: No


Fatalities (Unconfirmed by State Medical Examiner): No


Environmental impact: Yes

  DEP callback requested: No


Incident Occurred: 1/23/2017   11:13 ET


Most Recent Update Date/Time: 01/23/2017-11:25 ET


Most Recent Update: N/A


Affected Counties: Pasco


Facility Name or Description: I-75 283N MILE MARKER


Incident Location: Address: City: I-75 Zip: USNG: 17RLM7003130150


Coordinates: Lat: 28.29099, Long: -82.32537


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Contact Information


Reporting Party: Name: Alisha Miller, Pasco County Emergency Services |Call Back Number 1: 727-815-7046 |Address:


Responsible Party: Unknown


On-Scene Contact: Unknown


Vehicle


Sub-Type: Vehicle Accident


Situation: Active


Description: Vehicle Accident


Number of vehicles involved: 1


Type(s) of vehicles: semi-truck


Number of people involved: 1


Fire: No


Hazardous materials onboard: No


Fuel or Petroleum Spills: Yes


Petroleum Spill


Sub-Type: On Land


Situation: Active, release in progress


Description: Diesel Release


Petroleum Type: Fuel


Name or Description: Diesel


Source / Container: Vehicle


Total source/container volume: 100 gallons


Quantity released: 80 gallons


Released: Outside environment


Cause of release: vehicle accident


Storm drains affected: No


Waterways affected: No


Major roadways closed: No


Cleanup actions been taken: Unknown


Notification 01/23/2017-11:25 / DEM-Baker


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