[Pollution.notice] INITIAL / Palm Beach / Petroleum 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 #: 2017-915


Status: Assigned


Reported to SWO on: 1/29/2017   12:58 ET


Severity: Local Incident


Description: Petroleum Release


This situation involves: Petroleum Spill


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


Initial Report: A sheen of approximately 10-15 gallons of diesel was reported along the seawall of the ICW in Palm Beach. The source of the sheen is unknown.


Injuries: No


Fatalities (Unconfirmed by State Medical Examiner): No


Environmental impact: Yes

  DEP callback requested: No


Incident Occurred: 1/29/2017   12:38 ET


Most Recent Update Date/Time: 01/29/2017-13:09 ET


Most Recent Update: N/A


Affected Counties: Palm Beach


Facility Name or Description:


Incident Location: Address: 510 North Lake Way City: Palm Beach


Coordinates: Lat: 26.732431, Long: -80.04031


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Contact Information


Reporting Party: Name: Joe Sekula, Palm Beach County FR |Call Back Number 1: 561-227-6437 |Address:


Responsible Party: Unknown


On-Scene Contact: Unknown


Petroleum Spill


Sub-Type: Inland Waterway


Situation: Active, release in progress


Description: Diesel Release


Petroleum Type: Fuel


Name or Description: Diesel


Color: light pink


Source / Container: Unknown


Quantity released: 10-15 gallons


Released: Outside environment


Time the release was discovered: 12:38  ET


Storm drains affected: Unknown


Waterways affected: Yes


Name(s) of waterways: ICW


Major roadways closed: No


Cleanup actions been taken: No


Notification 01/29/2017-13:09 / DEM-Baker



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