[Pollution.notice] INITIAL / Hillsborough / Hydraulic Fluid Spill / DEM-Lazzara

[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 #: 2017-1831


Status: Open


Reported to SWO on: 3/6/2017   11:53 ET


Severity: Local Incident


Description: Hydraulic Fluid Spill


This situation involves: Petroleum Spill


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


Initial Report: A concerned citizen reported a past hydraulic fluid spill in front of a house, near the intersection listed below, in Apollo Beach. Caller advised this resulted last Wednesday from a trash truck that ruptured one of its hydraulic lines. The responsible party attempted to mitigate the spill, however, the caller believes the material was not properly cleaned and ended up in nearby storm drain.


Injuries: No


Fatalities (Unconfirmed by State Medical Examiner): No


Environmental impact: Yes

  DEP callback requested: Yes

    Contact: Reporting Party


Incident Occurred: 3/1/2017   09:00 ET


Most Recent Update Date/Time: 03/06/2017-12:01 ET


Most Recent Update: N/A


Affected Counties: Hillsborough


Facility Name or Description:


Incident Location: Street 1: Sela Cove Street 2: Golden Isles Dr City: Apollo Beach


Coordinates: Lat: 27.75534, Long: -82.41586


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Contact Information


Reporting Party: Name: Frank Intino, Sea Crest Homeowners Association |Call Back Number 1: 860-916-6839 |Address:


Responsible Party: Name: Progressive Waste Solutions |Address:


On-Scene Contact: Unknown


Petroleum Spill


Sub-Type: On Land


Situation: Past Report


Description: Hydraulic Fluid


Petroleum Type: Lubricating Oil


Source / Container: Vehicle


Quantity released: 12' X 12' spot


Released: Outside environment


Cause of release: Ruptured hydraulic line


Storm drains affected: Unknown


Waterways affected: No


Major roadways closed: No


Cleanup actions been taken: Yes


Person conducting cleanup: Attempted by responsible party


Notification 03/06/2017-12:01 / DEM-Lazzara






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