The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is hosting a post-Hurricane Irma outreach meeting to provide information to the affected public regarding Coastal Construction Control Line permitting and repair/recovery activities authorized under applicable Emergency Final Orders, beach and dune repair, and beach restoration funding. Folks with coastal properties in northeast Florida may have an interest in attending this meeting.

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

• Notice of Meeting/Workshop Hearing
  Subject: This post-Hurricane Irma outreach meeting will be held to provide affected citizens and property owners in St. Johns County information on Coastal Construction Control Line permitting (including permits for coastal armoring),  repair/recovery activities authorized under applicable Department Emergency Final Orders, beach and dune repair, and beach restoration funding.
  Date/Time: October 18, 2017, from 5:30 to no later than 7:00 p.m.
  Location: Ponte Vedra Branch Library, 101 Library Blvd., Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
  If you would like to read the published notice, click here.

Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) has initiated rule development to make revisions to the regulations involving hazardous wastes, used oil management, and management/disposal of mercury containing devices. FDEP will also host a meeting to discuss topics related to contaminated site cleanup criteria. FDEP has also released and is seeking public comment on the 2018-2022 Florida Greenways and Trails Systems Plan. The St. Johns River Water Management District has noticed a meeting of the Central Florida Water Initiative steering committee. Finally, the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has initiated rulemaking on various agriculture-related subjects, notably beekeeping and citrus nursery root stock.

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

• Notice of Development of Rulemaking
  Affected Administrative Code Chapter: 62-730 Hazardous Waste
  Purpose: The purpose and effect of this rule development will be to amend rules identified in the Department’s 2016-2017 Regulatory Plan as needing to be amended to increase efficiency and internal consistency by adopting federal regulations by    reference, making other conforming changes, and updating forms. If you would like to read the published notice, click here.

• Notice of Development of Rulemaking
  Affected Administrative Code Chapter: 62-710 Used Oil Management
  Purpose: The purpose and effect of this rule development will be to amend rules that need to be amended to increase efficiency and internal consistency by adopting federal regulations by reference, and updating forms. If you would like to read the published notice, click here.

• Notice of Development of Rulemaking
  Affected Administrative Code Chapter: 62-737 Management of Spent Mercury-Containing Lamps and Devices Destined for Recycling
  Purpose: The purpose and effect of this rule development will be to amend rules that need to be amended to increase efficiency and internal consistency by adopting the revised notification form and updating the labeling requirements for spent universal waste lamps and devices. If you would like to read the published notice, click here.

• Notice of Meeting/Workshop Hearing
  Subject: This will be a general meeting of the Contaminated Media Forum to discuss topics with the implementation of Chapter 62-780, Contaminated Site Cleanup Criteria. Please submit any suggested agenda topics to Dougherty@dep.state.fl.us by October 16, 2017.
  Date/Time: Tuesday, October 24, 2017 from 9:00 a.m until no later than 4:00 p.m.
  Location: Room WD 123, Building WD#38, Tallahassee Community College, 444 Appleyard Dr., Tallahassee Meeting will also be available by webinar and teleconference: 1(888)670-3525, participant code 164-302-8932. If you would like to read the published notice, click here.

• Notice of Meeting/Workshop Hearing
  Subject: The Office of Greenways and Trails is seeking comments from the public regarding the draft 2018-2022 Florida Greenways and Trails System Plan and updates to the Opportunity and Priority Maps for Florida’s network of non-motorized land-based and water-based trails. Interested persons may drop in at any time during these open houses to learn more about the update and to provide comments. Materials will be available at each open house location and will be available online. For more information on how to obtain the meeting materials contact Samantha Browne, Chief, Office of Greenways and Trails, Division of Recreation and Parks, Department of Environmental Protection, 3800 Commonwealth Blvd., MS 795, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000. Ms. Browne may also be reached by telephone: (850)245-2052 or at Browne@dep.state.fl.us. If you would like to read the published notice, click here.

ST. JOHNS RIVER WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

• Notice of Meeting/Workshop Hearing
  Subject: The CFWI Steering Committee is a collaborative effort among government agencies formed to address water resource issues in the area known as the Central Florida Water Initiative. The CFWI Steering Committee will consider matters appearing on the agenda for the meeting or matters added to the agenda as determined by the Chair of the Committee. Additional information about this effort may be found at http://cfwiwater.com. NOTE: One or more additional Governing Board members from each of the three districts named above may attend and participate in the meeting of the CFWI Steering committee.
  Date/Time: Friday, October 27, 2017, 9:30 a.m.
  Location: Haines City Commission Chambers, 620 E. Main Street, Haines City, FL 33844. If you would like to read the published notice, click here.

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

• Notice of Development of Rulemaking
  Affected Administrative Code Chapter: 5B-54 Pests of Honeybees and Unwanted Races of Honey Bees
  Purpose: This proposed rule is being developed because the Honey Bee Technical Council met and provided feedback to the department wherein Florida’s beekeepers are requesting clarification to portions of the department’s regulatory authority. If you would like to read the published notice, click here.

• Notice of Development of Rulemaking
  Affected Administrative Code Chapter: 5B-62 Citrus Nursery Stock Certification Program
  Purpose: The proposed rule clarifies existing regulatory requirements regarding citrus nursery stock, updates referenced material, incorporates new regulatory requirements for rootstock cuttings, clarifies regulatory requirements regarding how hot water treatments must be performed for citrus seeds and rootstocks/cuttings. If you would like to read the published notice, click here.

For more information, contact LLW attorney Chris Johns at 561-640-0820 or by emailing cjohns@llw-law.com.