The Voluntary Cleanup Tax Credit Program has been expanded and clarified by statute, and the department proposes to clarify some existing requirements based on experience in implementing the program since the rule was initially adopted. The changes ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
62-788.100: Applicability and Limitations
62-788.150: Referenced Guidelines
62-788.200: Definitions
62-788.300: Application Process
62-788.310: Affordable Housing VCTC Application Process
62-788.320: Solid Waste VCTC Application Process
62-788.400: Eligibility Determination
62-788.900: Forms
The Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Waste Management announces a workshop on Rules 62-788.100, Applicability and Limitations; 62-788.150, Referenced Guidelines; 62-788.200, Definitions; 62- 788.300, Application Process; 62-788.310, Affordable Housing VCTC Application Process; 62-788.320, Solid Waste VCTC Application Process; 62-788.400, Eligibility Determination; 62-788.900, Forms, F.A.C., to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, August 28, 2007, 9:00 a.m.

PLACE: Marjory Stoneman Douglas Building, 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, Conference Room A, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The Voluntary Cleanup Tax Credit Program has been expanded and clarified by statute, and the department proposes to clarify some existing requirements based on experience in implementing the program since the rule was initially adopted. The changes to Chapter 62-788, F.A.C., will incorporate or introduce the following at eligible sites: an increase in the per-site tax credit award amount and percentage for site rehabilitation; requirements for issuance of a one-time tax credit award when use of the brownfield site is limited to affordable housing; requirements for issuance of a one-time tax credit when solid waste is removed, transported and disposed of in accordance with department rules; extension of the application deadline from December 31 to January 15; extension of the site rehabilitation certificate issuance deadline from March 1 to March 31; updates in terminology and definitions for consistency and clarity; clarification of the useful life of issued tax credit certificates; clarification that applications must be complete by the submittal deadline and that placeholder applications are not accepted; allowance of tax credits for site rehabilitation conducted prior to brownfield area designation or the execution of the applicable voluntary cleanup agreement or brownfield site rehabilitation agreement.
A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Elizabeth E. Walker, Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Waste Cleanup, M.S. 4505, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2400, [phone] or [e-mail].

Copies of directions to the meeting room, the proposed rule, or the agenda are available via the internet at: http://www.dep.state.fl.us/waste/categories/wc/pages/WCRuleDevelopment.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 5 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting Beth Walker 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).