[Pollution.notice] Pollution Notice: UPDATE 1 / Pinellas / Petroleum Release / DEM-Lazzara

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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 to 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


Update 1 - 03/13/2017-21:42 / DEM-Lazzara


Pinellas County 911 advised all Pinellas County fire units are now clearing the scene, and the total amount of diesel spilled was estimated to be just over 60 gallons. The scene has been handed over to FHP, and a contractor has been hired to complete clean-up.


Main Information


Report #: 2017-1992


Status: Open


Reported to SWO on: 3/13/2017   20:55 ET


Severity: Local Incident


Description: Petroleum Release


This situation involves: Petroleum Spill


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


Initial Report: Pinellas County 911 reports a diesel spill due to a vehicle two vehicle accident on I-275 in St Petersburg. The spill is estimated to be 100 gallons. The release has not impacted any storm drains or water ways. There are no reported road closures at this time. St Pete FR and FHP are on scene.


Injuries: No


Fatalities (Unconfirmed by State Medical Examiner): No


Environmental impact: Yes

  DEP callback requested: Unknown


Incident Occurred: 3/13/2017   20:27 ET


Most Recent Update Date/Time: 03/13/2017-21:46 ET


Most Recent Update: Pinellas County 911 advised all Pinellas County fire units are now clearing the scene, and the total amount of diesel spilled was estimated to be just over 60 gallons. The scene has been handed over to FHP, and a contractor has been hired to complete clean-up.


Affected Counties: Pinellas


Facility Name or Description: I-275 24N MILE MARKER


Incident Location: Address: City: I-275 Zip: USNG: 17RLL3622476040


Coordinates: Lat: 27.79896, Long: -82.66249


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Contact Information


Reporting Party: Name: Leslie, Pinellas County 911 |Call Back Number 1: 727 588 4763 |Address:


Responsible Party: Unknown


On-Scene Contact: Unknown


Petroleum Spill


Sub-Type: On Land


Situation: Past Report


Description: Diesel


Petroleum Type: Fuel


Name or Description: Diesel


Source / Container: Vehicle


Quantity released: 65 gallons


Released: Outside environment


Cause of release: Minor crash


Storm drains affected: No


Waterways affected: No


Major roadways closed: No


Cleanup actions been taken: Yes


Person conducting cleanup: Private contractor


Notification 03/13/2017-21:48 / DEM-Lazzara



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