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Notice: 28954614

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Chapter:

REGULATION OF RECOVERED MATERIALS

Overview

RULE:

62-722.200	Definitions
62-722.400	Procedures for Certification and Reporting

PURPOSE:

The Department is proposing rule amendments to address legislative changes to Chapter 403, F.S., which impact certification and reporting requirements related to the regulation of recovered materials. As required by s. 3, ch. 2017-167, Laws of Florida, the new rules will update the certification and reporting requirements governed by s. 403.7046, F.S., by expanding them to include pyrolysis facilities and any person who handles, purchases, receives, recovers, sells or is an end-user of post-use polymers. In addition, due to the repeal of the statutory public records exemptions reiterated in Rule 62-722.400, F.A.C, by s. 16, ch. 2022-5, Laws of Florida, the Department is proposing to repeal the rule language based upon now repealed statute and replaces it with information on how to handle trade secret information that is reported to the Department pursuant to s. 403.7046, F.S., or any rule adopted pursuant thereto.

SUMMARY:

Rule 62-722.200 Definitions, the Department is removing definitions that are defined in s. 403.703, F.S., per s. 120.545, F.S., clarifying definitions for the purpose of implementing s. 403.7046, F.S., and including the term "post-use polymers" in addition to the term "recovered materials" throughout each rule. For Rule 62-722.400, Procedures for Certification and Reporting, the Department is updating existing certification and reporting forms, and creating new ones to distinguish between business activities related to recovered materials and post-use polymers and updating requirements related to the reporting of trade secret information.

OTHER RULES INCORPORATING THIS RULE: 62-701.100, 62-701.200, 62-701.220, 62-701.310, 62-701.320, and 62-701.730, F.A.C.
EFFECT ON THOSE OTHER RULES: Rules may need to be updated to reflect the changes in Chapter 62-722, F.A.C.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

403.061, 403.704, 403.7046.

LAW:

119.0715, 403.703, 403.704, 403.705, 403.7045, 403.7046.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

7/1/2025 Vol. 51/127

COMMENTS:

From 7/1/2025 To 7/22/2025 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

Ref-18235 Form 62-722.400(9)(a) Application for Recovered Materials Certification
Ref-18236 Form 62-722.400(9)(b) Reporting Form for Recovered Materials
Ref-18237 Form 62-722.400(9)(d) Reporting Form for Post-Use Polymers
Ref-18238 Form 62-722.400(9)(c) Application for Post-Use Polymers Certification

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