Section 62-606.500 - Notification of Releases into Coastal Waters(1) Except as provided in subsection 62-606.500(2), F.A.C., if a gambling vessel releases any waste into coastal waters, the owner or operator shall immediately, but no later than 24 hours after the release, notify the Department of the release. Notification shall be provided to the Department by calling the STATE WARNING POINT TOLL FREE NUMBER (800)320-0519 and shall include the following information: (a) Name/call sign of gambling vessel;(b) Hull identification number;(c) Name, address, and telephone number of person reporting;(d) Name, address, and telephone number of owner or operator of the gambling vessel;(g) Location of the release using a geographic coordinate system reporting latitude and longitude referenced to the World Geodetic System of 1984 (WGS 1984) datum;(h) Volume of the release;(i) Source and cause of the release; and, (j) Remedial actions taken to prevent future releases.(2) Releases made for the purpose of securing the safety of the gambling vessel or saving life at sea do not need to be reported provided all reasonable precautions have been taken for the purpose of preventing or minimizing the release.(3) Gambling vessels required to report a release in accordance with subsection 62-606.500(1), F.A.C., shall submit a written report containing the information in paragraphs 62-606.500(1)(a) through (j), F.A.C., within three (3) days of the release. The report shall be submitted to the Bureau of Water Facilities Regulation, Mail Station 3535, Department of Environmental Protection, Bob Martinez Center, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2400.Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 62-606.500
Rulemaking Authority 376.25 FS. Law Implemented 376.25 FS.