To receive public comments on development of a new Chapter 62-348, F.A.C., to be titled Wetland Permitting and Mitigation for the Mining of Peat for the Horticultural Industry, to address wetland permitting and mitigation for peat mining for the ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

The Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Mining and Minerals Regulation announces a workshop to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME: December 18, 2008, 9:00 a.m. (ET)

PLACE: Department of Environmental Protection, Central District, 3319 Maguire Blvd., Suite 232, Orlando, FL

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: To receive public comments on development of a new Chapter 62-348, F.A.C., to be titled Wetland Permitting and Mitigation for the Mining of Peat for the Horticultural Industry, to address wetland permitting and mitigation for peat mining for the horticultural industry, as required by HB 197, which created Section 373.414(6)(e), F.S. (2007).

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Howard J. Hayes, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Mining and Minerals Regulation, 2051 East Paul Dirac Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32316-3760, or e-mail [e-mail].

For information regarding mailings, schedules, and copies of notices contact Mary VanTassel at [phone] or e-mail: [e-mail]. Further information and updates on this proposed rule also may be obtained from the Department’s Internet site at: http://www.dep.state.fl.us/water/rules_dr.htm#mines. (OGC No. 07-1077).

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: Mary VanTassel 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).