The proposed rule amendments address the processing of yard trash and create new simplified requirements for composting of certain types of solid waste.

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
62-709.300: General Provisions
62-709.320: Yard Trash Processing Facilities
62-709.500: Design Criteria
62-709.510: Operation Criteria
62-709.530: Testing, Recording and Reporting Requirements
62-709.550: Classification of Compost
62-709.600: Criteria for the Use of Compost
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed rule amendments address the processing of yard trash and create new simplified requirements for composting of certain types of solid waste.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Solid Waste Composting.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 120.53, 403.061, 403.704, 403.7043 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 120.53, 403.7043, 403.707 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 WEEKLY.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Francine Joyal, Department of Environmental Protection, 2600 Blair Stone Road, MS 4565, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2400, telephone [phone], or email [e-mail].

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