The purpose and effect of this proposed rule 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 proposed rule 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.

SUMMARY: The proposed rule adopts an updated form for management of spent universal waste lamps and devices regulations in Chapter 62-737, F.A.C.

SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS AND LEGISLATIVE RATIFICATION:

The Agency has determined that this will not have an adverse impact on small business or likely increase directly or indirectly regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within one year after the implementation of the rule. A SERC has not been prepared by the Agency.

Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 403.061, 403.7186, F.S.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 403.704, 403.7186, 403.721, F.S.

IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN THE FAR.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Bradley Buselli, Department of Environmental Protection, MS 4560, Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2400, phone [phone], or email at [e-mail].

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

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

(1) through (2) No change.

(3)(a) Registration:

1. No change.

2. Before beginning operations and annually thereafter by March 1, a handler or a transporter of spent universal waste lamps or devices, excluding a person specified in paragraph 1., above, and the sponsor of a reverse distribution program shall register by notifying the Department of its intent to be a handler or transporter or to operate a reverse distribution program, and certifying that it has employee training procedures in place for the proper handling, emergency response, and containment and cleanup of its spent universal waste lamps or devices. This registration/notification shall be made by submitting a completed Form 62-730.900(1)(b),“8700-12FL – Florida Notification of Regulated Waste Activity,” effective date _____1-4-09 URL, which is hereby adopted and incorporated by reference [this Form can be obtained on the internet at https://floridadep.gov/waste/permitting-compliance-assistance/content/forms-chapter-62-730-hazardous-waste, or by contacting the Permitting and Compliance Assistance Program, MS 4500, Division of Waste Management, Department of Environmental Protection, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2400]; and,

3. through 6. No change.

(b) No change.

(4) through (8) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 403.061, 403.7186 FS. Law Implemented 403.704, 403.7186, 403.721 FS. History–New 5-10-95, Amended 5-20-98, 1-4-09, 6-18-18,_____.

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Kim Walker, Environmental Administrator

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Noah Valenstein, Secretary

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: August 5, 2019

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: February 28, 2019