Chapter 62-770, F.A.C., is being repealed with all of the current Risk-Based Corrective Action (RBCA) rule chapters being merged into Chapter 62-780, F.A.C., Contaminated Site Cleanup Criteria. The purpose is to achieve rule consolidation and ...

Notice of Proposed Rule

 

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:
62-770.140: Referenced Guidelines
62-770.160: Applicability
62-770.200: Acronyms and Definitions
62-770.220: Notices
62-770.250: Contamination Reporting
62-770.300: Interim Source Removal
62-770.400: Quality Assurance Requirements
62-770.490: Professional Certifications
62-770.600: Site Assessment
62-770.610: Fate and Transport Model and Statistical Method Requirements
62-770.650: Risk Assessment
62-770.680: No Further Action
62-770.690: Natural Attenuation Monitoring
62-770.700: Active Remediation
62-770.750: Post Active Remediation Monitoring
62-770.800: Time Schedules
62-770.890: Alternative Procedures and Requirements
62-770.900: Forms

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: Chapter 62-770, F.A.C., is being repealed with all of the current Risk-Based Corrective Action (RBCA) rule chapters being merged into Chapter 62-780, F.A.C., Contaminated Site Cleanup Criteria. The purpose is to achieve rule consolidation and consistency across cleanup programs, where possible, based on governing statutes. Concurrently, the Department is proposing the expansion of Chapter 62-780, F.A.C., to include program-specific provisions from the Petroleum, Drycleaning Solvent, and Brownfields RBCA cleanup rules.

SUMMARY: The existing petroleum contamination site rehabilitation criteria, process and procedures contained in Chapter 62-770, F.A.C., will be merged into Chapter 62-780, F.A.C., with the exception of Rule 62-770.890, F.A.C., which is being repealed outright due to a lack of statutory authority for this rule. Regulated parties may still seek relief from the rule using the variance and waiver process of Section 120.542, Fla. Stat.

SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS AND LEGISLATIVE RATIFICATION:

The Agency has determined that this will not have an adverse impact on small business or likely increase directly or indirectly regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within one year after the implementation of the rule. A SERC has not been prepared by the agency.

The Agency has determined that the proposed rule is not expected to require legislative ratification based on the statement of estimated regulatory costs or if no SERC is required, the information expressly relied upon and described herein: Chapter 62-770, F.A.C., is merely being merged into Chapter 62-780, F.A.C., and no substantive changes were made during the merger of these rules. The department expects no regulatory costs associated with this proposed rule repeal; therefore, a SERC and legislative ratification are not required.

Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 376.303, 376.30702, 376.3071, 403.061, 403.0877 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 376.30702, 376.3071, 376.30711, 403.087, 403.021, 403.062 FS.

IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW (IF NOT REQUESTED, THIS HEARING WILL NOT BE HELD):

DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, October 3, 2012, 9:00 a.m. until conclusion, but no later than 5:00 p.m.

PLACE: Department of Environmental Protection, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Room 609, Tallahassee, FL

Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 5 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Brian Dougherty at [phone] or [e-mail]. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULES IS: Tom Conrardy at [phone] or [e-mail]

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULES IS:

 

62-770.140 Referenced Guidelines.

 

Rulemaking Specific Authority 376.303, 376.3071 F.S. Law Implemented 376.3071 F.S. History–New 8-5-99, Amended 4-17-05, Repealed_________.

 

Editorial Note: see Rule 62-780.100, F.A.C.

 

62-770.160 Applicability.

 

Rulemaking Specific Authority 376.303, 376.3071 F.S. Law Implemented 376.3071 F.S. History–New 11-1-87, Formerly 17-70.004, Amended 2-21-90, Formerly 17-770.160, Amended 7-30-96, 9-23-97, 8-5-99, 4-17-05, Repealed_________.

 

Editorial Note: see Rule 62-780.150, F.A.C.

 

62-770.200 Acronyms and Definitions.

 

Rulemaking Specific Authority 376.303, 376.3071 F.S. Law Implemented 376.3071 F.S. History–New 11-1-87, Formerly 17-70.003, Amended 2-21-90, Formerly 17-770.200, Amended 9-23-97, 8-5-99, 4-17-05, Repealed_________.

 

Editorial Note: see Rule 62-780.200, F.A.C.

 

62-770.220 Notices.

 

Rulemaking Specific Authority 376.303, 376.30702, 376.3071 F.S. Law Implemented 376.30702, 376.3071 F.S. History–New 4-17-05, Amended 8-4-05, 12-27-07, Repealed_________.

 

Editorial Note: see Rule 62-780.220, F.A.C.

 

62-770.250 Contamination Reporting.

 

Rulemaking Specific Authority 376.303, 376.3071 F.S. Law Implemented 376.305, 376.3071 F.S. History–New 2-21-90, Formerly 17-770.250, Amended 9-23-97, 8-5-99, 4-17-05, Repealed_________.

 

Editorial Note: see Rule 62-780.210, F.A.C.

 

62-770.300 Interim Source Removal.

 

Rulemaking Specific Authority 376.303, 376.3071 F.S. Law Implemented 376.3071, 376.30711 F.S. History–New 11-1-87, Formerly 17-70.006, Amended 2-21-90, Formerly 17-770.300, Amended 9-3-96, 9-23-97, 8-5-99, 4-17-05, Repealed_________.

 

Editorial Note: see Rule 62-780.500, F.A.C.

 

62-770.400 Quality Assurance Requirements.

 

Rulemaking Specific Authority 376.303, 376.3071, 403.0877 F.S. Law Implemented 376.3071 F.S. History–New 11-1-87, Formerly 17-70.007, Amended 2-21-90, Formerly 17-770.400, Amended 9-23-97, 8-5-99, 4-17-05, Repealed_________.

 

Editorial Note: see Rule 62-780.300, F.A.C.

 

62-770.490 Professional Certifications.

 

Rulemaking Specific Authority 403.0877 F.S. Law Implemented 376.3071, 403.0877 F.S. History–New 8-5-99, Amended 4-17-05, Repealed_________.

 

Editorial Note: see Rule 62-780.400, F.A.C.

 

62-770.600 Site Assessment.

 

Rulemaking Specific Authority 376.303, 376.3071, 403.0877 F.S. Law Implemented 376.3071, 403.0877 F.S. History–New 11-1-87, Amended 2-4-88, Formerly 17-70.008, Amended 2-21-90, Formerly 17-770.600, Amended 9-3-96, 9-23-97, 8-5-99, 4-17-05, Repealed_________.

 

Editorial Note: see Rule 62-780.600, F.A.C.

 

62-770.610 Fate and Transport Model and Statistical Method Requirements.

 

Rulemaking Specific Authority 376.303, 376.3071 F.S. Law Implemented 376.3071 F.S. History–New 8-5-99, Amended 4-17-05, Repealed_________.

 

Editorial Note: see Rule 62-780.610, F.A.C.

 

62-770.650 Risk Assessment.

 

Rulemaking Specific Authority 376.303, 376.3071, 403.061 F.S. Law Implemented 376.3071, 403.021, 403.061, 403.062 F.S. History–New 9-23-97, Amended 8-5-99, 4-17-05, Repealed_________.

 

Editorial Note: see Rule 62-780.650, F.A.C.

 

62-770.680 No Further Action.

 

Rulemaking Specific Authority 376.303, 376.3071, 403.061, 403.0877 F.S. Law Implemented 376.3071, 403.0877 F.S. History– New 9-23-97, Amended 8-5-99, 4-17-05, Repealed_________.

 

Editorial Note: see Rule 62-780.680, F.A.C.

 

62-770.690 Natural Attenuation Monitoring.

 

Rulemaking Specific Authority 376.303, 376.3071, 403.061, 403.0877 F.S. Law Implemented 376.3071, 403.0877 F.S. History– New 9-23-97, Amended 8-5-99, 4-17-05, Repealed_________.

 

Editorial Note: see Rule 62-780.690, F.A.C.

 

62-770.700 Active Remediation.

 

Rulemaking Specific Authority 376.303, 376.3071, 403.0877 F.S. Law Implemented 376.3071, 403.0877 F.S. History–New 11-1-87, Amended 2-4-88, Formerly 17-70.010, Amended 2-21-90, Formerly 17-770.700, Amended 9-3-96, 9-23-97, 8-5-99, 4-17-05, Repealed_________.

 

Editorial Note: see Rule 62-780.700, F.A.C.

 

62-770.750 Post Active Remediation Monitoring.

 

Rulemaking Specific Authority 376.303, 376.3071, 403.061, 403.0877 F.S. Law Implemented 376.3071, 403.0877 F.S. History– New 9-23-97, Amended 8-5-99, 4-17-05, Repealed_________.

 

Editorial Note: see Rule 62-780.750, F.A.C.

 

62-770.800 Time Schedules.

 

Rulemaking Specific Authority 376.303, 376.3071 F.S. Law Implemented 376.3071, 376.30711 F.S. History–New 11-1-87, Formerly 17-70.013, Amended 2-21-90, Formerly 17-770.800, Amended 9-23-97, 8-5-99, 4-17-05, Repealed_________.

 

Editorial Note: see Rule 62-780.790, F.A.C.

 

62-770.890 Alternative Procedures and Requirements.

 

Rulemaking Specific Authority 376.303, 376.3071 F.S. Law Implemented 376.3071 F.S. History–New 11-1-87, Formerly 17-70.016, Amended 2-21-90, Formerly 17-770.890, Amended 9-23-97, 8-5-99, 4-17-05, Repealed_________.

 

62-770.900 Forms.

 

Rulemaking Specific Authority 376.303, 376.30702, 376.3071 F.S. Law Implemented 376.30702, 376.3071 F.S. History–New 2-21-90, Formerly 17-770.900, Amended 9-23-97, 8-5-99, 4-17-05, 12-27-07, Repealed_________.

 

Editorial Note: see Rule 62-780.900, F.A.C.

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Jorge R. Caspary, Director, Division of Waste Management

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Herschel T. Vinyard Jr., Secretary, Department of Environmental Protection

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: August 17, 2012

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAW: March 16, 2012