This is a rule development workshop to discuss possible changes to Chapter 62-709, Solid Waste Composting. These changes may include the development of registrations or general permits for compost facilities using yard trash, manure and vegetative ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

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

DATE AND TIME: October 2, 2008, 9:00 a.m.

PLACE: Council Chambers, Orlando City Hall, 2nd Floor, 400 S. Orange Avenue, Orlando, Florida

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: This is a rule development workshop to discuss possible changes to Chapter 62-709, F.A.C., Solid Waste Composting. These changes may include the development of registrations or general permits for compost facilities using yard trash, manure and vegetative food wastes as feedstocks to their processes, as well as requirements for proper operation of these facilities and any necessary testing requirements. The Department is particularly interested in gathering any available data on the estimated regulatory cost of proposed rule changes. This will be the last public meeting regarding Chapter 62-709, F.A.C., prior to rule adoption.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Francine Joyal, 2600 Blair Stone Road, MS 4565, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2400, [phone], or by visiting http://www.dep.state.fl.us/waste/categories/solid_waste/pages/IWDR.htm.

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 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting Francine Joyal. 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).