This is a public meeting of a Technical Advisory Group that will advise the Department on possible changes to the compost rule, Chapter 62-709, Florida Administrative Code. The purpose of this meeting will be to review and develop rule language ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
62-709.300: General Provisions
62-709.320: Yard Trash Processing Facilities
62-709.500: Design Criteria
62-709.510: Operation Criteria
62-709.530: Testing, Recording and Reporting Requirements
62-709.550: Classification of Compost
62-709.600: Criteria for the Use of Compost

The Department of Environmental Protection announces a public meeting on Rules 62-709.300, General Provisions; 62-709.320, Yard Trash Processing Facilities; 62-709.500, Design Criteria; 62-709.510, Operation Criteria; 62-709.530, Testing, Recording and Reporting Requirements; 62-709.550, Classification of Compost; 62-709.600, Criteria for the Use of Compost, F.A.C., to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, November 6, 2007, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

PLACE: Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest District Office, 13051 North Telecom Parkway, Temple Terrace, Florida 33637

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: This is a public meeting of a Technical Advisory Group that will advise the Department on possible changes to the compost rule, Chapter 62-709, Florida Administrative Code. The purpose of this meeting will be to review and develop rule language requiring registrations or general permits for compost facilities using yard trash, manure and vegetative food wastes as feedstocks to their processes. The rule language changes will also address proper operation of these facilities and any necessary testing requirements.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Richard Tedder, 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 hours before the workshop/meeting by contacting the Bureau of Personnel Services at [phone]. 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).