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Nixon Transport Rollover

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Pompano, FL - EPA Region IV
POLREP #1 - Initial POLREP
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On-Scene Coordinator - David Dorian 5/11/2006
Emergency - Removal Assessment Pollution Report (POLREP) #1
Start Date: 5/11/2006
Pollution Report (POLREP) #1
Site Description
5/11/06, a tractor trailer containing 8900 gallons of gasoline overturned on the Florida Turnpike at the Hammondville Road interchange. Over 2000 gallons of gasoline was released into the environment.  Local Fire Department responders were successful in stopping the continual release of gasoline.  The Florida DOT has hired a contractor to remove the remaining product in the tanker.  Florida DEP Bureau of Emergency Response personnel are on scene.  OSC David Dorian has been dispatched to the scene as well.

Current Activities
OSC David Dorian has been dispatched to the scene.

Planned Removal Actions
Determine actions needed upon arrival.

Next Steps
Oversee cleanup.

Key Issues
Contact with a viable PRP has not been established yet.