[Pollution.notice] INITIAL / Martin / Potential HazMat Release / 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


Report #: 2017-899


Status: Assigned


Reported to SWO on: 1/28/2017   17:44 ET


Severity: Local Incident


Description: Potential HazMat Release


This situation involves: Hazardous Materials


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


Initial Report: An unknown material is being reported on a body of water located near the address below in Stuart. Caller stated there was a neon green/blue substance in the water and along the shore line along with some dead fish. Caller noticed the substance on Thursday. A DEP call back has been requested and caller is willing to provide more information and pictures as needed, as well as a more exact location.


Injuries: No


Fatalities (Unconfirmed by State Medical Examiner): No


Environmental impact: Yes

  DEP callback requested: Yes

    Contact: Reporting Party


Incident Occurred: 1/26/2017   17:44 ET


Most Recent Update Date/Time: 01/28/2017-17:58 ET


Most Recent Update: N/A


Affected Counties: Martin


Facility Name or Description: .


Incident Location: Lat: 27.145905, Long: -80.17164


Coordinates: Lat: 27.145905, Long: -80.17164


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Contact Information


Reporting Party: Name: Natalie, Private Citizen |Call Back Number 1: 772-201-9155 |Address:


Responsible Party: Unknown


On-Scene Contact: Unknown


Hazardous Materials


Sub-Type: Unknown Hazard


Situation: Potential release


Description: Hazardous Materials


Chemical State: Liquid


Source / Container: Unknown


Quantity released: Unknown


Released: Outside environment


Major roadways closed: No


Notification 01/28/2017-17:58 / DEM-Annett



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