[Pollution.notice] INITIAL / Hillsborough / Diesel Spill w/ Exit Ramp Closure / 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 #: 2017-3931


Status: Assigned


Reported to SWO on: 5/30/2017   08:42 ET


Severity: Local Incident


Description: Diesel Spill w/ Exit Ramp Closure


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


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


Initial Report: Approximately 75 gallons of diesel spilled from a semi-truck, that was involved in a crash on an eastbound I-4 on-ramp, in Plant City. The I-4 exit 21 on-ramp is currently closed at this time. No waterways were reported to be affected by the spill. Hillsborough Co FR and FHP units are currently on scene.


Injuries: Yes (1 - minor)


Fatalities (Unconfirmed by State Medical Examiner): No


Environmental impact: Yes

  DEP callback requested: No


Incident Occurred: 5/30/2017   08:05 ET


Most Recent Update Date/Time: 05/30/2017-08:55 ET


Most Recent Update: N/A


Affected Counties: Hillsborough


Facility Name or Description: I-4 21E MILE MARKER


Incident Location: Address: City: I-4 Zip: USNG: 17RLM8872701350


Coordinates: Lat: 28.03278, Long: -82.13201


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Contact Information


Reporting Party: Name: Duty Officer, FHP Troop C |Call Back Number 1: 813-631-4020 ex3 |Address:


Responsible Party: Unknown


On-Scene Contact: Unknown


Road Closure or DOT Issue


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


This situation is: Active


Description: I-4


Roadway Name and/or number: I-4


At: Exit Ramp


Exit Ramp: 21 EB


What department/agency directed the closure: FHP


Petroleum Spill


Sub-Type: On Land


Situation: Active, release contained


Description: Diesel


Petroleum Type: Fuel


Source / Container: Vehicle


Quantity released: 75 gallons


Released: Outside environment


Cause of release: Semi crash


Storm drains affected: No


Waterways affected: No


Major roadways closed: Yes


Cleanup actions been taken: Unknown


Notification 05/30/2017-08:55 / DEM-Lazzara






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