The Florida Energy, Climate Change and Economic Security Act of 2008 includes language that requires the Department to perform an analysis and present a report regarding the efficacy and necessity of both statewide and local regulation of auxiliary ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME: November 19, 2008, 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

PLACE: Orlando City Hall, Council Chambers, 400 South Orange Avenue, Orlando, Florida

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The Florida Energy, Climate Change and Economic Security Act of 2008 includes language that requires the Department to perform an analysis and present a report regarding the efficacy and necessity of both statewide and local regulation of auxiliary containers, wrappings, or disposable plastic bags used by consumers to carry product from retail establishments. This public meeting is intended to solicit information and ideas from all interested parties to help the Department prepare this report.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Jill Scarborough, 2600 Blair Stone Road, MS 4570, Tallahassee, FL 32399-2400, [phone], or by going to the website: http://www.dep.state.fl.us/waste/retailbags/.

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: Jill Scarborough. 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).