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Notice: 13072998

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Chapter:

SOLID WASTE GRANTS PROGRAM, ANNUAL REPORTS, AND RECYCLING

Overview

RULE:

62-716.300	General Grant Application Requirements (Repealed)
62-716.310	Disbursement of Funds (Repealed)
62-716.450	Solid Waste Annual Reports
62-716.500	Specific Small County Grant Application Requirements
62-716.600	Specific Waste Tire Grant Application Requirements (Repealed)
62-716.900	Forms (Repealed)

PURPOSE:

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.

SUMMARY:

A new form is created for counties to use in submitting their annual solid waste reports.  Previously this report was included with grant application forms, which no longer exist.  Two new forms are created for public entities and private businesses to use in submitting their annual recycling reports.  A new form is created for owners or operators of materials recovery facilities to use in applying for a voluntary certification program, and criteria are established for such certifications.  Methods and criteria for counties to use in calculating their recycling rates are established.  Forms for small county consolidated grant applications and waste tire grant applications are being updated.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

120.55, 403.061, 403.704, 403.7095, Florida Statutes

LAW:

120.55, 403.7032, 403.706, 403.7095, Florida Statutes

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

6/3/2013 Vol. 39/107

COMMENTS:

From 6/3/2013 To 6/24/2013 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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