The Department proposes to amend rules that are duplicative of statutes and unnecessary as a result of an agency reorganization. The amendments will also facilitate the application review process, improve clarity and ensure consistent application of ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Division of Resource Management

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

62C-37.002Definitions

62C-37.003Applications Required

62C-37.004Document Format and Standards

62C-37.005Application Procedures

62C-37.006Application Review Procedures

62C-37.008Reclamation Standards

62C-37.010Release Procedures

62C-37.011Annual Reports

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Department proposes to amend rules that are duplicative of statutes and unnecessary as a result of an agency reorganization. The amendments will also facilitate the application review process, improve clarity and ensure consistent application of the rule.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Amends rules pertaining to the reclamation of land disturbed by heavy minerals mining. Repeals definitions which are duplicative of definitions provided in the statute. Amends agency contact information resulting from agency reorganization. Repeals requirements to provide an Application for Development Approval and the Development Order. Authorizes the Department to allow submission of digital files in lieu of hard copy documents. Provides for a Field Change Application to simplify the processing of minor modifications to plans. Amends review procedures to facilitate simultaneous review of permit and reclamation applications. Clarifies reclamation and reporting requirements.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 378.404, 378.601 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 378.404, 378.405, 378.601 FS.

IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE REGISTER.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Howard J. Hayes, Department of Environmental Protection, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Mail Station 3577, Tallahassee, FL 32399-2400, [phone], [e-mail]

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE FROM THE CONTACT PERSON LISTED ABOVE.