The purpose and effect of this rule development will be to amend rules identified in the Department's 2018-2019 Regulatory Plan as needing to be amended to increase efficiency and improve coordination with other programs by adopting an updated form.

 

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

62-737.400Requirements and Management Standards for Handlers and Transporters of Spent Universal Waste Lamps and Devices

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose and effect of this rule development will be to amend rules identified in the Department's 2018-2019 Regulatory Plan as needing to be amended to increase efficiency and improve coordination with other programs by adopting an updated form.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: The subject areas to be addressed in this rulemaking include the management of spent mercury-containing lamps and devices destined for recycling in Chapter 62-737, F.A.C.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 403.061, 403.7186, FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 403.704, 403.7186, 403.721, 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: Julie Rainey, Department of Environmental Protection, MS 4560, Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2400, phone [phone], or email at [e-mail]

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