Since Chapter 62-777 was adopted in 2005 there have been many changes with regard to how to calculate appropriate risk-based cleanup target levels both in terms of the methods of calculation and the parameters used in the calculations. These ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

62-777.100Referenced Guidelines

62-777.150Applicability

62-777.170Derivation of Cleanup Target Levels

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: Since Chapter 62-777, F.A.C. was adopted in 2005 there have been many changes with regard to how to calculate appropriate risk-based cleanup target levels both in terms of the methods of calculation and the parameters used in the calculations. These developments lead to improved derivation of the appropriate cleanup target levels and provide the correct degree of protection to human health and the environment. These new methods also reduce the amount of conservatism in some previous estimates to suitable levels thereby providing sufficient protectiveness while minimizing potential cleanup costs. The department is proposing to review and update the method(s) for establishing cleanup target levels, the parameter values used, and develop updated cleanup target levels. Note that tables 1-6 and figures 1-10 in Chapter 62-777, F.A.C. will also be updated. This update to the method(s) and values is planned to run concurrently with the rule making for Chapter 62-780, F.A.C.

The agenda and draft rule will be available at http://www.dep.state.fl.us/waste/ by June 23rd or by contacting the contact person listed below.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Cleanup Target Levels, Contaminated Site Cleanup.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 376.303, 376.30701, 376.3071, 376.3078(4), 376.81, 403.061, 403.704 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 376.30701, 376.3071, 376.3078(4), 376.81, 403.707 FS.

A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:

DATE AND TIME: June 30, 2015, 9:00 a.m. ‒ 4:00 p.m.

This workshop shall include discussions regarding both Chapters 62-780 and 62-777, F.A.C. The workshop for Chapter 62-780, F.A.C. will begin at the time indicated and at the conclusion of those discussions the workshop for Chapter 62-777, F.A.C. will begin.

PLACE: Conference Room A, Douglas Building, 3900 Commonwealth Blvd., Tallahassee, FL.

The workshop will also be available by teleconference at 1(888)670-3525, participant code: 887-372-1397 and webinar (no audio) at https://meet.lync.com/floridadep/brian.dougherty/7NC78F9L

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: Brian Dougherty at [phone] or [e-mail] 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).

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Brian Dougherty at [phone] or [e-mail]

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS NOT AVAILABLE.