[Pollution.notice] INITIAL / Hillsborough / Florescent Lights Dumped / 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 #: 2017-3245


Status: Assigned


Reported to SWO on: 5/2/2017   14:25 ET


Severity: Local Incident


Description: Florescent Lights Dumped


This situation involves: Hazardous Materials


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


Initial Report: A concerned citizen reported a bundle of florescent light tubes were dumped in Itchepackesassa Creek, near the location listed below, in Plant City. Complainant advised the area of the creek where the tubes are located is currently dried up, and they can be retrieved without having to use a boat. Caller has requested a call back from DEP OER.


Injuries: No


Fatalities (Unconfirmed by State Medical Examiner): No


Environmental impact: Yes

  DEP callback requested: Yes

    Contact: Reporting Party


Incident Occurred: 5/2/2017   12:00 ET


Most Recent Update Date/Time: 05/02/2017-14:38 ET


Most Recent Update: N/A


Affected Counties: Hillsborough


Facility Name or Description:


Incident Location: Street 1: Charlie Taylor Rd Street 2: Knights Griffin Road City: PLant City


Coordinates: Lat: 28.080364, Long: -82.07355


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Contact Information


Reporting Party: Name: Jonle, Private Citizen |Call Back Number 1: 863-738-4984 |Address:


Responsible Party: Unknown


On-Scene Contact: Unknown


Hazardous Materials


Sub-Type: Toxic Industrial Chemical


Situation: Past Report


Description: Florescent Lights


Chemical State: Solid


Source / Container: Unknown


Quantity released: One package containing (24) tubes


Released: Outside environment


Cause of release: Illegally dumped


Storm drains affected: No


Waterways affected: Yes


Name(s) of waterways: Itchepackesassa Creek


Major roadways closed: No


Notification 05/02/2017-14:39 / DEM-Lazzara






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