Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, in an executive order, said 'the disruption of Colonial Pipeline operations poses a significant and immediate threat to the continued delivery of such fuel products to the State of Florida.'
That came at the same time that Pensacola area gas stations are experiencing a critical shortage caused by a cluster of issues, including an Environmental Protection Agency shutdown of a distribution site in the city.
"I think this is something that demands serious federal attention," he said. "You can't just say it's a private pipeline ... The U.S. government needs to be involved. We need the federal government to step up and help." Directs"all state, regional and local governmental agencies, including law enforcement agencies, to identify personnel needed ... to assist in meeting the response, recovery, and mitigation needs created by this emergency.
Says the Governor"may suspend all statutes and rules affecting budgeting to the extent necessary to provide budget authority for state agencies to cope with this emergency." Waives"size and weight restrictions ... on vehicles supporting emergency relief efforts by transporting gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel, and other refined petroleum products in Florida."
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