On October 29, 2019, the Department published proposed amendments to Florida Administrative Code Chapter 62-640, F.A.C., to ensure the proper management, use and land application of biosolids to protect waters of the state from nutrient pollution. The Notice of Proposed Rule noted the availability of a Statement of Estimated Regulatory Costs. Lower Cost Regulatory Alternatives were timely received from the Florida Cattlemen’s Association, the Florida Farm Bureau Federation, and the Florida Water Environment Association Utility Council, proposing revisions to Rule 62-640.700(10), F.A.C., regarding the Department’s proposed land application requirements relative to the seasonal high-water table on the land application site. The FWEA Utility Council also requested a public hearing pursuant to 120.54(3)(c), F.S.