DEP is hosting a public workshop to discuss and receive public comment on the development of proposed amendments to Chapter 62-602, F.A.C., .... December 17, 2024, 2:00 p.m. DEP is providing this public meeting at 2600 Blair ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

62-602.200Definitions

62-602.230Approval of Residence or Correspondence Courses

62-602.250Criteria for Determining Eligible Experience

62-602.270Eligibility for Operator Examinations

62-602.300Qualifications for Operator Licensure

62-602.360Licensing Requirements for Non-Florida Operators

62-602.410Applications for Examination

62-602.420Applications for License

62-602.430Application Processing for Examinations and license

62-602.450Notification to Applicants for Examinations

62-602.500Examination Administration

62-602.530Conduct at Test Site and During Reviews

62-602.550Grading of Examinations and Grade Notification

62-602.570Formal Administrative Hearing Petition and Pre-Hearing Review Request

62-602.580Use of Operator Examinations

62-602.600Fees for Operator Examinations and Licensure

62-602.650Duties of Operators

62-602.660Technical Manuals

62-602.700Operator Licensing

62-602.710Renewal of Operator Licenses

62-602.720Inactive Status of License; Reactivation Procedures

62-602.750Denial of Application or Renewal of Licenses

62-602.800Grounds for Disciplinary Proceedings

62-602.850Disciplinary Guidelines

62-602.870Suspension and Revocation of Operator License

62-602.900Forms for the Operator Certification Program (Repealed)

The Department of Environmental Protection announces a workshop to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME: December 17, 2024, 2:00 p.m.

PLACE: DEP is providing this public meeting at 2600 Blair Stone Rd., Room 609, Tallahassee, Florida 32399 as well as virtually via GoToWebinar. To register virtually, please visit the following link https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7441934943444855897.

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: DEP is hosting a public workshop to discuss and receive public comment on the development of proposed amendments to Chapter 62-602, F.A.C., to implement Chapter 2023-204, Laws of Florida, which amended sections 403.865 and 403.867, F.S., and created section 403.8721, F.S. Chapter 2023-204, Laws of Florida, which directed DEP to adopt rules for issuing licenses by reciprocity for water treatment, domestic wastewater treatment, and water distribution system operators with licenses from other states and individuals serving in the United States Armed Forces. Additionally, section 403.8721, F.S., authorizes DEP to issue temporary operator licenses during a declared state of emergency. Additional amendments are being proposed to simplify and clarify rule language.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Eli Miller, Environmental Specialist III, Division of Water Resource Management, 2600 Blair Stone Road, MS3506, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, [phone] by email at [e-mail], or by visiting the Division of Water Resource Management's Rules in Development webpage at https://floridadep.gov/water/water/content/water-resource-management-rules-development. The agenda will be made available 7 days before the meeting.

Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, handicap, or marital status. Persons who require special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or persons who require translation services (free of charge) are asked to contact DEP’s Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Coordinator at [phone] or [e-mail] at least ten (10) days before the meeting. If you have a hearing or speech impairment, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1[phone] (TDD) or 1[phone] (voice).