24808252, 62-604.100 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 24808252

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Chapter:

COLLECTION SYSTEMS AND TRANSMISSION FACILITIES

Overview

RULE:

62-604.100	Applicability
62-604.130	Prohibitions
62-604.200	Definitions
62-604.300	General Technical Guidance, Related Rules, and Forms
62-604.400	Design/Performance Considerations
62-604.500	Operation and Maintenance
62-604.550	Abnormal Events
62-604.600	Procedure to Obtain Construction Permits
62-604.700	Placing Collection/Transmission Systems into Operation

PURPOSE:

Revisions to Chapter 62-604, F.A.C., are being proposed to ensure the proper collection and transmission of domestic wastewater.

SUMMARY:

The Department is proposing amendments to Chapter 62-604, F.A.C., entitled Collection Systems and Transmission Facilities, to update provisions, streamline processes including permitting, improve the collection and transmission of domestic wastewater, and implement the relevant requirements of Florida’s Clean Waterways Act (Chapter 2020-150, Laws of Florida). The revisions clarify that emergency pumping capability must be maintained; emergency response plans shall address hurricanes, cybersecurity, and surface water monitoring; that collection systems be operated and maintained to prevent infiltration, inflow, and leakages; and to minimize sanitary sewer overflows. The revisions also clarify separation requirements between sewers and water mains as well as provide timeframes for placing newly constructed collection systems into operation.
OTHER RULES INCORPORATING THIS RULE: 62-302.300, 62-600.300, 62-610.469, 62-620.400, 62-620.410, 62-620.620, 62-620.630, 62-660.806, F.A.C.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

403.061, 403.087, 403.814(1), F.S.

LAW:

403.021, 403.061, 403.062, 403.085, 403.086, 403.087, 403.088, 403.121, 403.131, 403.161, 403.182, 403.814, F.S.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

7/27/2021 Vol. 47/144

COMMENTS:

From 7/27/2021 To 8/17/2021 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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