The proposed rule amendments incorporate by reference changes made by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) between July 1, 2010 and June 30, 2011 to the federal hazardous waste regulations. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) is authorized by EPA to administer the state hazardous waste program in lieu of the federal program. As a result, at least once a year FDEP incorporates federal rule changes into Chapter 62-730, F.A.C., the state hazardous waste rule in order to maintain consistency with federal regulations.