[Pollution.notice] INITIAL / Pinellas / Diesel Release / DEM-Munoz

[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 #: 2017-4409


Status: Assigned


Reported to SWO on: 6/14/2017   17:11 ET


Severity: Local Incident


Description: Diesel Release


This situation involves: Petroleum Spill


Affected Sectors: DEP District - Southwest, DEP OER Tampa On-Call


Initial Report: PER NRC #1181158 "VERBATIM" THE CALLER IS REPORTING THAT WHILE TOWING A BARGE, THE BARGE RAN AGROUND AND IS CURRENTLY LISTING TO ONE SIDE. THIS CAUSED THE DISCHARGE OF DIESEL FUEL INTO THE WATER.


Injuries: No


Fatalities (Unconfirmed by State Medical Examiner): No


Environmental impact: Yes

  DEP callback requested: Unknown


Incident Occurred: 6/14/2017   17:11 ET


Most Recent Update Date/Time: 06/14/2017-17:16 ET


Most Recent Update: N/A


Affected Counties: Pinellas


Facility Name or Description: JOHN'S PASS


Incident Location: Lat: 27.776667, Long: -82.788611


Coordinates: Lat: 27.776667, Long: -82.788611


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Contact Information


Reporting Party: Not Available


Responsible Party: Unknown


On-Scene Contact: Unknown


Petroleum Spill


Sub-Type: Intertidal Area / Beach


Situation: Active, release in progress


Description: Petroleum Spill


Petroleum Type: Fuel


Name or Description: Diesel


Source / Container: Marine Vessel


Released: Outside environment


Storm drains affected: No


Waterways affected: Yes


Name(s) of waterways: Johns Pass


Major roadways closed: No


Cleanup actions been taken: Yes


List cleanup actions: BOOMS AND ABSORBANT PADS HAVE BEEN DEPLOYED.


Notification 06/14/2017-17:17 / DEM-Munoz


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