The purpose of this rulemaking is to update the federal regulation citation to the current version. Chapter 62-737, F.A.C., contains rules for the management of spent mercury-containing lamps and devices destined for recycling. ....

 

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

62-737.150Applicability and Exemptions

PURPOSE, EFFECT AND SUMMARY: The purpose of this rulemaking is to update the federal regulation citation to the current version. Chapter 62-737, F.A.C., contains rules for the management of spent mercury-containing lamps and devices destined for recycling. To maintain consistency with federal regulations and the Hazardous Waste rules in Chapter 62-730, F.A.C, it is necessary to update the citation to federal rule 40 CFR Part 273, adopted by reference and revised as of July 1, 2017, to the currently adopted July 1, 2020 version of 40 CFR Part 273.

OTHER RULES INCORPORATING THIS RULE: 62-737.400.

EFFECT ON THOSE OTHER RULES: To clarify the federal requirements for management of spent universal waste lamps and devices.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 403.061, 403.7186 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 403.7186, 403.721 FS.

THIS RULEMAKING IS UNDERTAKEN PURSUANT TO SECTION

403.8055, F.S. WRITTEN COMMENTS MAY BE SUBMITTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE TO: Kim Curran, Permitting and Compliance Assistance Program, Department of Environmental Protection 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, FL 32399-2400; [phone], [e-mail].

SUBSTANTIALLY AFFECTED PERSONS MAY WITHIN 14 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, FILE AN OBJECTION TO THIS RULEMAKING WITH THE AGENCY. THE OBJECTION SHALL SPECIFY THE PORTIONS OF THE PROPOSED RULE TO WHICH THE PERSON OBJECTS AND THE SPECIFIC REASONS FOR THE OBJECTION.

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

62-737.150 Applicability and Exemptions.

(1) No change.

(2) The provisions of this chapter, except where specified, apply to spent mercury-containing lamps and devices that are characteristically hazardous wastes for mercury per 40 C.F.R. 261.24, as adopted by reference under Rule 62-730.030, F.A.C. When managed in accordance with this chapter, these wastes are considered to be universal wastes in Florida and are also subject to the applicable 40 C.F.R. Part 273 requirements, revised as of July 1, 2020 2017 <LINK> http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-09048 and adopted here by reference.

(3) through (9) No change.

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