Chapter 62-701, F.A.C.-Rulemaking

Rules 62-701.510 and 62-701.730, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.)

The Division of Waste Management is in rule development to revise Rules 62-701.510 and 62-701.730, F.A.C., by including supplemental minimum water quality monitoring parameters which the Department has determined to be protective of water resources. This rulemaking is on hold pending appointments to the Florida Environmental Regulation Commission.

• Rule Workshop/Webinar Agenda - 10/18/2019
• Rule Workshop/Webinar Presentation - 10/18/2019
• Rule Workshop/Webinar Agenda - 06/18/2019
• Rule Workshop/Webinar Presentation - 06/18/2019
• Rule Workshop/Webinar Agenda - 02/28/2019
• Rule Workshop/Webinar Presentation - 02/28/2019
• Proposed Rule Changes
• Comments on Proposed Rule Changes

CCR Rulemaking (Complete)

The Division of Waste Management is currently in rule development to create two new rules which will adopt the requirements in 40 CFR Part 257.50 through 257.107, “Standards for the Disposal of Coal Combustion Residuals in Landfills and Surface Impoundments” into Chapter 62-701, Florida Administrative Code, and establishing the procedures by which Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR) permits will be issued to facilities in Florida that are currently required to comply with the requirements in 40 CFR Part 257.50 through 257.107.

Final Rules (2nd Rulemaking)

• Chapter 62-701, F.A.C. 
  • Rule 62-701.804, F.A.C. - Effective 6/9/22
  • Rules 62-701.805 and 62-701.900, F.A.C. - Effective 8/16/22

CCR Rule 62-701.804, F.A.C., Amendments (Fast Track)

• Notice of Proposed Rule (Published April 19, 2022)

 CCR Rules 62-701.805 and 62-701.900, F.A.C., Amendments

• Notice of Proposed Rule (Published May 17, 2022)
• Notice of Rule Development (Published March 31, 2022)
• Rule Draft
• Form 62-701.900(37) - Application to Construct, Operate, Modify or Close a Coal Combustion Residual (CCR) Unit or Units (March Draft)

Final Rules

• Chapter 62-701, F.A.C. 
  • Rules 62-701.220, 62-701.310 and  62-701.804, F.A.C. - Effective 3/1/22
  • Rules 62-701.805 and 62-701.900, F.A.C. - Effective 3/9/22

Second Notice of Change 

• Notice of Change (Published Jan. 5, 2022)

CCR Rulemaking 2nd Public Hearing on Rules 62-701.805 and 62-701.900, F.A.C. 

• Date: Friday, Dec. 3, 2021
• Time: 9 a.m. - noon
• Location: DEP Bob Martinez Building, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Conference Room 609, Tallahassee, FL 32399
• Recording of Public Hearing (For access to recording contact Kim Curran at Kimberley.Curran@FloridaDEP.gov)
• Revised Proposed Rule Presented at Public Hearing
• Proposed Rule Revisions
• Hearing Amendment Form
• CCR Hearing Notice
• CCR 2nd Hearing Agenda

Additional Comments 

• EPA Comments submitted Nov. 30, 2021

CCR Rulemaking Public Hearing

• Date: Friday, July 30, 2021
• Time: 9 a.m. - noon
• Location: Florida DEP Douglas Building, 3900 Commonwealth Blvd., First Floor Conference Room 137A, Tallahassee, FL 32399
• Recording of Public Hearing (For access to the Public Hearing contact Kim Curran at Kimberley.Curran@FloridaDEP.gov)
• CCR Hearing Agenda
• Proposed CCR Rule Draft

Rulemaking Documents

• Notice of Change | New Rule 62-701.805 and Rule 62-701.900, F.A.C. | Publish Date: Aug. 20, 2021
• Notice of Proposed Rule | New Rule 62-701.805, F.A.C. | Publish Date: July 8, 2021
• Notice of Proposed Rule | New Rule 62-701.804, F.A.C. (via Fast Track) | Publish Date: July 20, 2021

Comments Received Since Notice of Proposed Rule

• FCG Proposed Amendments to Rule 62-701.805, F.A.C.
• EPA Comments within Rule Draft
• EPA Consolidated Comments

Solid Waste Contacts

• El Kromhout, Environmental Administrator
  Elizabeth.Kromhout@FloridaDEP.gov
  850-245-8744
• Kim Walker, Program Administrator 
  Kim.Walker@FloridaDEP.gov
  850-245-8934
• Kim Curran, Environmental Consultant (Rule Coordinator)
  Kimberley.Curran@FloridaDEP.gov
  850-245-8849

A GoToWebinar was held on Friday, June 26, 2020. The comment deadline was July 13, 2020.

• Rule Workshop/Webinar Agenda
• Rule Workshop/Webinar Presentation
• Proposed CCR Rules - Updated 2021 Draft
• DEP Form 62-701.900(37) - Application to Construct, Operate, Modify or Close a Coal Combustion Residual (CCR) Unit or Units Draft
  • For a copy of the 2020 form draft, contact Kimberley.Curran@FloridaDEP.gov. Otherwise see the March 2022 final draft above. 
• Workshop Notice on the Florida Administrative Register
• Comments on Proposed CCR Rules

Phase III Changes

• Rule Workshop/Webinar Agenda - 12/05/2014
• DEP Versions of Economically Feasible Language & Form
• Rule Language Proposed by Southern Waste Systems & Sun Recycling

Additional notice information is posted on the department's webpage.