The Department proposes to amend Chapter 62-716, Florida Administrative Code, which contains regulations for solid waste grants and annual reports from counties to the Department. In 2010, the Legislature modified annual county solid waste management and recycling reporting requirements. The Legislature also directed the Department to adopt rules establishing the method and criteria to be used by counties in calculating their recycling rates. This chapter is being amended to address both the modified reporting requirements and the calculation of county recycling rates. Additionally, the 2010 Legislature required public sector entities (such as schools, state and local government agencies) to annually report to counties how much material they recycle using the Department's designated reporting format. The Legislature also encouraged, but did not require, private businesses to annually report to counties how much material they recycle using the Department's designated reporting format. This chapter is being amended to include the reporting formats for both the public sector and the private businesses. Finally, the 2010 Legislature created a voluntary certification program for materials recovery facilities. The chapter is being amended to include the qualifications for certification and the application form for certification.