The department is holding a third workshop on rulemaking to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the electric utility sector. The rule would establish a cap-and-trade program pursuant to the Florida Climate Protection Act (403.44, F.S.). The purpose ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
62-285.300: Electric Utility Greenhouse Gas Reduction Program
The Division of Air Resource Management announces a workshop to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME: Thursday, December 11, 2008, 9:00 a.m.

PLACE: Department of Environmental Protection, Carr Building, Room 170, 3800 Commonwealth Blvd., Tallahassee, Florida

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The department is holding a third workshop on rulemaking to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the electric utility sector. The rule would establish a cap-and-trade program pursuant to the Florida Climate Protection Act (Section 403.44, F.S.). The purpose of this workshop is to offer conceptual rule proposals and to provide an opportunity for interested persons to provide comments and recommendations to the department as we continue this rulemaking process. There is no draft rule language available at this time.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Mr. Larry George at [phone] or [e-mail].

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 48 hours before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Ms. Lynn Scearce at [phone]. 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).