[Pollution.notice] PETROLEUM SPILL – US 301 and NE 155th Street Rd

[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 #: 2017-1801


Status: Open


Reported to SWO on: 3/5/2017   03:43 ET


Severity: Local Incident


Description: US 301 Closure W/ Diesel Release


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


Affected Sectors: DEP District - Central, DEP OER Orlando On-Call


Initial Report: FHP reports the road closure of all lanes of US 301 at NE 155th Street Rd due to a vehicle vs semi accident. One unconfirmed fatality reported. 150 gallons of diesel released from the semi truck. Unknown if any waterways/storm drains were impacted. FHP and Marion County FR are on scene.


Injuries: Unknown


Fatalities (Unconfirmed by State Medical Examiner): Yes (One unconfirmed)


Environmental impact: Yes

  DEP callback requested: Unknown


Incident Occurred: 3/5/2017   03:43 ET


Most Recent Update Date/Time: 03/05/2017-03:52 ET


Most Recent Update: N/A


Affected Counties: Marion


Facility Name or Description: US 301 and NE 155th Street Rd


Incident Location: Lat: 29.374798, Long: -82.132091


Coordinates: Lat: 29.374798, Long: -82.132091


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Contact Information


Reporting Party: Name: Duty Officer, FHP |Call Back Number 1: 904-301-3700 |Address:


Responsible Party: Unknown


On-Scene Contact: Unknown


Vehicle


Sub-Type: Vehicle Accident


Situation: Active


Description: Vehicle Incident


Number of vehicles involved: 2


Fire: No


Hazardous materials onboard: No


Fuel or Petroleum Spills: Yes


Road Closure or DOT Issue


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


This situation is: Active


Description: Road Closure or DOT Issue


Roadway Name and/or number: US 301


At: Intersection


Cross Street 1 or Intersection: NE 155th Street Rd


What department/agency directed the closure: FHP


Petroleum Spill


Sub-Type: On Land


Situation: Active, release contained


Description: Petroleum Spill


Petroleum Type: Other


Name or Description: Diesel


Source / Container: Vehicle


Quantity released: 150 gallons


Released: Outside environment


Cause of release: Vehicle Accident


Storm drains affected: Unknown


Waterways affected: Unknown


Major roadways closed: Yes


Cleanup actions been taken: Unknown


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