Notice of Meeting/Workshop Hearing

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

RULE NOS.:                         RULE TITLES:

62-640.100           Scope, Intent, Purpose, and Applicability

62-640.200           Definitions

62-640.210           General Technical Guidance and Forms

62-640.300           General Requirements

62-640.400           Prohibitions

62-640.500           Nutrient Management Plan (NMP)

62-640.600           Pathogen Reduction and Vector Attraction Reduction

62-640.650           Monitoring, Record Keeping, Reporting, and Notification

62-640.700           Requirements for Land Application of Class AA, A, and B Biosolids

62-640.750           Agricultural Sites (Repealed)

62-640.800           Additional Requirements for Land Application at Reclamation Sites

62-640.850           Distribution and Marketing of - Class AA Biosolids

62-640.860           Other Solids

62-640.880           Additional Requirements Related to Biosolids Treatment Facilities

The Department of Environmental Protection announces a meeting to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME: May 27, 2021, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

PLACE: Virtual meeting - Parties can register to attend the webinar via their personal computers with audio by telephone (regular long-distance telephone charges will apply) or by speakers connected to their computer (no telephone charges will apply). Webinar registration is via https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4720263204947051022.

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: On December 3, 2020, 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 Department will present the proposed amendments to the public. A copy of the agenda may be obtained after May 1, 2021, by contacting: Maurice Barker, Senior Program Analyst, Division of Water Resource Management, MS 3545, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, FL 32399, (850)245-8614 or by email at [email protected]. The proposed amendments, agenda, and webinar registration link may also be found on the DEP biosolids rulemaking webpage at the following link: https://floridadep.gov/water/domestic-wastewater/content/dep-chapter-62-640-fac-rulemaking.

Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 5 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Maurice Barker at (850)245-8614 or by email at [email protected]. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).

For more information, you may contact: Maurice Barker, Senior Program Analyst, Division of Water Resource Management, MS 3545, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, FL 32399, (850)245-8614 or by email at [email protected].