Revisions to Chapter 62-640, F.A.C., are being considered to ensure proper management of biosolids to protect the waters of the state from nutrient pollution.

 

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

62-640.400 Prohibitions

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

62-640.860Other Solids

62-640.880Additional Requirements Related to Biosolids Treatment Facilities

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: Revisions to Chapter 62-640, F.A.C., are being considered to ensure proper management of biosolids to protect the waters of the state from nutrient pollution.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: The Department is considering revisions to Chapter 62-640, F.A.C., to revise monitoring and permitting criteria for the land application and management of biosolids, to include consideration of the provisions of House Bill 712, Section 16 (2020).

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 373.043, 403.051, 403.061, 403.062, 403.087, 403.088, 403.704, 403.707, 403.708, F.S.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 373.4595, 403.021, 403.051, 403.061, 403.087, 403.088, 403.0881, 403.702, 403.704, 403.707, 403.708 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: Maurice Barker, Senior Program Analyst, Division of Water Resource Management, MS 3540, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, FL 32399, [phone] or by email at [e-mail].

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