[Pollution.notice] INITIAL / Alachua / Vehicle Accident w/ I-75 Road Closure

Thu Jun 22 07:25:12 EDT 2017

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 #: 2017-4654

Status: Open

Reported to SWO on: 6/22/2017   06:58 ET

Severity: Local Incident

Description: Vehicle Accident w/ I-75 Road Closure

This situation involves: Petroleum Spill, Road Closure or DOT Issue, Vehicle

Affected Sectors: DEP District - Northeast, DEP OER Jacksonville On-Call

Initial Report: Alachua County SO reports a Vehicle Accident and Road Closure in Alachua. 1 semi truck involved with 200 gallons of diesel fuel released. I-75 has one northbound and 1 southbound lane closed at mile marker 399. Alachua PD, Alachua County SO and FHP on scene.

Injuries: Unknown

Fatalities (Unconfirmed by State Medical Examiner): No

Environmental impact: Yes

  DEP callback requested: No

Incident Occurred: 6/22/2017   06:58 ET

Most Recent Update Date/Time: 06/22/2017-07:05 ET

Most Recent Update: N/A

Affected Counties: Alachua

Facility Name or Description: I-75 399N MILE MARKER

Incident Location: Address: City: I-75 Zip: USNG: 17RLN5366497520

Coordinates: Lat: 29.79942, Long: -82.51413

Maps

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Contact Information

Reporting Party: Name: Kim, Alachua County SO |Call Back Number 1: 352-955-1818 |Address:

Responsible Party: Unknown

On-Scene Contact: Unknown

Petroleum Spill

Sub-Type: On Land

Situation: Active, release in progress

Description: Petroleum Spill

Petroleum Type: Fuel

Name or Description: Diesel

Source / Container: Vehicle

Quantity released: 200 gallons

Released: Outside environment

Cause of release: Vehicle Accident

Storm drains affected: No

Waterways affected: No

Major roadways closed: Yes

Cleanup actions been taken: Unknown

Road Closure or DOT Issue

Sub-Type: DOT Road Closure (State/US/Interstate Hwy.)

This situation is: Active

Description: Road Closure

Roadway Name and/or number: I-75 One north, one south

At: Mile Marker

Mile Marker: 399

What department/agency directed the closure: FHP

Vehicle

Sub-Type: Vehicle Accident

Situation: Active

Description: Vehicle Accident

Number of vehicles involved: 1

Type(s) of vehicles: Semi truck

Fire: No

Hazardous materials onboard: No

Fuel or Petroleum Spills: Yes

Notification 06/22/2017-07:05 / DEM-Runtschke

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