On October 29, 2019, the Department published proposed amendments to Florida Administrative Code Chapter 62-640, F.A.C., to ensure the proper management, use and land application of biosolids to protect waters of the state from nutrient pollution. ...  

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    DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

    RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

    62-640.100Scope, Intent, Purpose, and Applicability

    62-640.200Definitions

    62-640.210General Technical Guidance and Forms

    62-640.300General Requirements

    62-640.500Nutrient Management Plan (NMP)

    62-640.600Pathogen Reduction and Vector Attraction Reduction

    62-640.650Monitoring, Record Keeping, Reporting, and Notification

    62-640.700Requirements for Land Application of Class AA, A, and B Biosolids

    62-640.800Additional Requirements for Land Application at Reclamation Sites

    62-640.850Distribution and Marketing of - Class AA Biosolids

    62-640.880Additional Requirements Related to Biosolids Treatment Facilities

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

    DATE AND TIME: March 19, 2020, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

    PLACE: Bob Martinez Building, Conference Room 609, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, FL 32399.

    GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: On October 29, 2019, the Department published proposed amendments to Florida Administrative Code Chapter 62-640, F.A.C., to ensure the proper management, use and land application of biosolids to protect waters of the state from nutrient pollution. The Notice of Proposed Rule noted the availability of a Statement of Estimated Regulatory Costs. Lower Cost Regulatory Alternatives were timely received from the Florida Cattlemen’s Association, the Florida Farm Bureau Federation, and the Florida Water Environment Association Utility Council, proposing revisions to subsection 62-640.700(10), F.A.C., regarding the Department’s proposed land application requirements relative to the seasonal high-water table on the land application site. The FWEA Utility Council also requested a public hearing pursuant to paragraph 120.54(3)(c), F.S.

    A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Maurice Barker, Senior Program Analyst, Division of Water Resource Management, MS 3540, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, FL 32399, (850)245-8614 or by email at Maurice.Barker@dep.state.fl.us.

    A copy of the information regarding the proposed rule may be obtained by contacting: Maurice Barker, Senior Program Analyst, Division of Water Resource Management, MS 3540, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, FL 32399, (850)245-8614 or by email at Maurice.Barker@dep.state.fl.us.

    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: Maurice Barker, Senior Program Analyst, Division of Water Resource Management, (850) 245-8614 or by email at Maurice.Barker@dep.state.fl.us. 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).

    For more information, you may contact: Maurice Barker, Senior Program Analyst, Division of Water Resource Management, MS 3540, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, FL 32399, (850)245-8614 or by email at Maurice.Barker@dep.state.fl.us.

Document Information

Hearing Meeting:
Bob Martinez Building, Conference Room 609, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, FL 32399.
Subject:
On October 29, 2019, the Department published proposed amendments to Florida Administrative Code Chapter 62-640, F.A.C., to ensure the proper management, use and land application of biosolids to protect waters of the state from nutrient pollution. The Notice of Proposed Rule noted the availability of a Statement of Estimated Regulatory Costs. Lower Cost Regulatory Alternatives were timely received from the Florida Cattlemen’s Association, the Florida Farm Bureau Federation, and the Florida ...
Meeting:
public meeting
Contact:
Maurice Barker, Senior Program Analyst, Division of Water Resource Management, MS 3540, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, FL 32399, (850)245-8614 or by email at Maurice.Barker@dep.state.fl.us. A copy of the information regarding the proposed rule may be obtained by contacting: Maurice Barker, Senior Program Analyst, Division of Water Resource Management, MS 3540, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, FL 32399, (850)245-8614 or by email at Maurice.Barker@dep.state.fl.us.
Related Rules: (11)
62-640.100. Scope, Intent, Purpose, and Applicability
62-640.200. Definitions
62-640.210. General Technical Guidance and Forms
62-640.300. General Requirements
62-640.500. Nutrient Management Plan (NMP)
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