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Notice: 28466316

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Chapter:

Grease Waste Removal and Disposal

Overview

RULE:

62-705.100	Applicability
62-705.200	Definitions
62-705.300	Grease Waste Hauler Requirements
62-705.400	Procedures for Disposal Facility Certifications
62-705.500	Inspecting Entity
62-705.900	Forms

PURPOSE:

This proposed rule implements section 403.0741, Florida Statutes. This rule establishes requirements for grease waste haulers to remove grease waste from originator food establishments and dispose of the grease waste at a certified disposal facility using a service manifest. By establishing a process for grease waste to be accounted for and verified, the Department can minimize discharges or damage caused by grease waste being introduced into the natural environment or public infrastructure.

SUMMARY:

Effective July 1, 2022, Section 403.0741, Florida Statutes, requires the Department to adopt rules that establish requirements for the removal and disposal of grease waste from originator food establishments by grease waste haulers. Haulers are required to dispose of grease waste at disposal facilities authorized to receive grease waste. Disposal facilities are either permitted pursuant to Chapters 62-701, 62-620, 62-640, F.A.C., authorizing the storage, processing, or disposal of grease waste or obtain a certification to accept grease waste. Grease waste haulers must document the removal and disposal of grease waste using a service manifest incorporated by reference into this rule. The Department’s proposed rule implements section 403.0741, Florida Statutes, to require the use of manifests that track the grease waste from the originator to the certified disposal facility. 
OTHER RULES INCORPORATING THIS RULE: None.
EFFECT ON THOSE OTHER RULES: N/A.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

403.0741, 403.707, FS.

LAW:

403.031, 403.0741, 403.087, 403.703, 403.707, FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

9/3/2025 Vol. 51/171

COMMENTS:

From 9/3/2025 To 9/24/2025 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

Ref-18593 DEP Form 62-705.900(1) Application for Grease Waste Hauler License
Ref-18594 DEP Form 62-705.900(2) Grease Waste Service Manifest
Ref-18595 DEP Form 62-705.900(3) Application for Certification of a Grease Waste Disposal Facility

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