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FL Stat § 403.754 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIX - Public Health|Chapter 403 - Environmental Control|Part IV - Resource Recovery and Management (Ss. 403.702-403.7721)|403.754 - Registration of persons transporting, processing, burning, or marketing used oil; fees; reports and records.

403.754 Registration of persons transporting, processing, burning, or marketing used oil; fees; reports and records.—(1) The following persons shall register annually with the department pursuant to rules of the department on forms prescribed by it:(a) Used oil transporters and transfer facilities. However, no registration will be issued by the department unless the requirements of s. 403.767 are met.(b) Used oil processors and rerefiners. However, no registration will be issued by the department unless the requirements of s. 403.769 are met.(c) Used oil burners.(d) Used oil fuel marketers.(2) An electric utility the operations of which generate used oil and which used oil is then reclaimed, recycled, or rerefined by the electric utility for use in its operations is not required to register or report pursuant to this section, but may be subject to other applicable federal or state rules pertaining to used oil processors and rerefiners.(3) An onsite burner which only burns a specification used oil generated by such burner is not required to register or report pursuant to this section, provided that such burning is done in compliance with any air permits issued by the department, but may be subject to other applicable federal or state rules pertaining to used oil processors and rerefiners.(4) The department may prescribe a fee for the registration required by this section in an amount which is sufficient to cover the cost of processing applications.(5) The department shall require each registered person to submit, no later than March 1 of each year, a report which specifies the type and quantity of used oil transported, recycled, burned, or processed during the preceding calendar year.(6) Each registered person who transports, processes, burns, or recycles used oil shall maintain records which identify at least:(a) The source of the materials transported or recycled;(b) The quantity of materials received;(c) The date of receipt; and(d) The destination or end use of the materials.(7) The department shall perform technical studies to sample used oil at facilities of representative used oil transporters and at representative processing facilities to determine the incidence of contamination of used oil with hazardous, toxic, or other harmful substances.History.—s. 60, ch. 84-338; s. 28, ch. 88-130; s. 48, ch. 93-207.
FL Stat § 403.7545 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIX - Public Health|Chapter 403 - Environmental Control|Part IV - Resource Recovery and Management (Ss. 403.702-403.7721)|403.7545 - Regulation of used oil as hazardous waste.

403.7545 Regulation of used oil as hazardous waste.—Nothing in ss. 403.75-403.769 and s. 526.01, as amended by chapter 84-338, Laws of Florida, shall prohibit the department from regulating used oil in a manner consistent with the United States Environmental Protection Agency, or as a hazardous waste in a manner consistent with s. 241 of the Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments of 1984, Pub. L. No. 98-616.History.—s. 42, ch. 86-186; s. 29, ch. 88-130; s. 49, ch. 93-207.
FL Stat § 403.757 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIX - Public Health|Chapter 403 - Environmental Control|Part IV - Resource Recovery and Management (Ss. 403.702-403.7721)|403.757 - Coordination with other state agencies.

403.757 Coordination with other state agencies.—(1) The department shall coordinate its activities and functions under ss. 403.75-403.769 and s. 526.01, as amended by chapter 84-338, Laws of Florida, with the Department of Economic Opportunity and other state agencies to avoid duplication in reporting and information gathering.(2) The nonprofit corporation established pursuant to s. 946.502 shall examine the feasibility of using used oil to fuel boilers and furnaces of state government buildings.(3) The Department of Transportation shall examine the feasibility of using recycled oil products in road construction activities.History.—s. 62, ch. 84-338; s. 30, ch. 88-130; s. 14, ch. 91-113; s. 292, ch. 2011-142.
FL Stat § 403.758 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIX - Public Health|Chapter 403 - Environmental Control|Part IV - Resource Recovery and Management (Ss. 403.702-403.7721)|403.758 - Enforcement and penalty.

403.758 Enforcement and penalty.—(1) Except as provided in subsection (2), the department may enforce ss. 403.75-403.769 and s. 526.01, as amended by chapter 84-338, Laws of Florida, pursuant to ss. 403.121, 403.131, and 403.161.(2) Any person who fails to register with the department as required by ss. 403.754 and 526.01, as amended by chapter 84-338, Laws of Florida, is subject to a fine of $300.History.—s. 63, ch. 84-338; s. 31, ch. 88-130; s. 50, ch. 93-207.
FL Stat § 403.759 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIX - Public Health|Chapter 403 - Environmental Control|Part IV - Resource Recovery and Management (Ss. 403.702-403.7721)|403.759 - Disposition of fees, fines, and penalties.

403.759 Disposition of fees, fines, and penalties.—The proceeds from the registration fees, fines, and penalties imposed by ss. 403.75-403.769 and s. 526.01, as amended by chapter 84-338, Laws of Florida, shall be deposited into the Solid Waste Management Trust Fund for use by the department in implementing the provisions of ss. 403.75-403.769 and s. 526.01, as amended by chapter 84-338, Laws of Florida.History.—s. 64, ch. 84-338; s. 32, ch. 88-130.
FL Stat § 403.760 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIX - Public Health|Chapter 403 - Environmental Control|Part IV - Resource Recovery and Management (Ss. 403.702-403.7721)|403.760 - Public used oil collection centers.

403.760 Public used oil collection centers.—(1) The department shall encourage the voluntary establishment of public used oil collection centers and recycling programs and provide technical assistance to persons who organize such programs.(2) All government agencies, and businesses that change motor oil for the public, are encouraged to serve as public used oil collection centers.(3) A public used oil collection center must:(a) Notify the department annually that it is accepting used oil from the public; and(b) Annually report quantities of used oil collected from the public.(4) The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services shall assist the department in inspecting public used oil collection centers.(5) No person may recover from the owner or operator of a used oil collection center any costs of response actions, as defined in s. 376.301, resulting from a release of either used oil or a hazardous substance or use the authority of ss. 376.307, 376.3071, and 403.724 against the owner or operator of a used oil collection center if such used oil is:(a) Not mixed with any hazardous substance by the owner or operator of the used oil collection center;(b) Not knowingly accepted with any hazardous substances contained therein;(c) Transported from the used oil collection center by a certified transporter pursuant to s. 403.767;(d) Stored in a used oil collection center that is in compliance with this section; and(e) In compliance with s. 114(c) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, as amended.This subsection applies only to that portion of the public used oil collection center used for the collection of used oil and does not apply if the owner or operator is grossly negligent in the operation of the public used oil collection center. Nothing in this section shall affect or modify in any way the obligations or liability of any person under any other provisions of state or federal law, including common law, for injury or damage resulting from a release of used oil or hazardous substances. For the purpose of this section, the owner or operator of a used oil collection center may presume that a quantity of no more than 5 gallons of used oil accepted from any member of the public is not mixed with a hazardous substance, provided that such owner or operator acts in good faith.History.—s. 33, ch. 88-130; s. 10, ch. 89-188.
FL Stat § 403.761 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIX - Public Health|Chapter 403 - Environmental Control|Part IV - Resource Recovery and Management (Ss. 403.702-403.7721)|403.761 - Incentives program.

403.761 Incentives program.—(1) The department is authorized to establish an incentives program for individuals who change their own oil to encourage them to return their used oil to a used oil collection center.(2) The incentives used by the department may involve the use of discount or prize coupons, prize drawings, promotional giveaways, or other activities the department determines will promote collection, reuse, or proper disposal of used oil.(3) The department may contract with a promotion company to administer the incentives program.History.—s. 34, ch. 88-130.
FL Stat § 403.763 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIX - Public Health|Chapter 403 - Environmental Control|Part IV - Resource Recovery and Management (Ss. 403.702-403.7721)|403.763 - Grants to local governments.

403.763 Grants to local governments.—(1) The department shall develop a grants program for local governments to encourage the collection, reuse, and proper disposal of used oil. No grant may be made for any project unless such project is approved by the department.(2) The department shall consider for grant assistance any local government project that uses one or more of the following programs or any activity that the department feels will reduce the improper disposal and reuse of used oil:(a) Curbside pickup of used oil containers by a local government or its designee.(b) Retrofitting of solid waste equipment to promote curbside pickup or disposal of used oil at used oil collection centers designated by the local government.(c) Establishment of publicly operated used oil collection centers at landfills or other public places.(d) Providing containers and other materials and supplies that the public can utilize in an environmentally sound manner to store used oil for pickup or return to a used oil collection center.(e) Providing incentives for the establishment of privately operated public used oil collection centers.(3) Eligible projects shall be funded according to provisions established by the department. However, in no case shall one grant exceed $25,000.History.—s. 35, ch. 88-130; s. 22, ch. 2015-4.
FL Stat § 403.767 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIX - Public Health|Chapter 403 - Environmental Control|Part IV - Resource Recovery and Management (Ss. 403.702-403.7721)|403.767 - Certification of used oil transporters.

403.767 Certification of used oil transporters.—(1) Any person who transports over public highways more than 500 gallons annually of used oil must be a certified transporter. This subsection does not apply to:(a) Local governments or private solid waste haulers under contract to a local government that transport used oil collected from households to a public used oil collection center.(b) Persons who transport less than 55 gallons of used oil at one time that is stored in tightly closed containers which are secured in a totally enclosed section of the transport vehicle.(c) Persons who transport their own used oil, which is generated at their own noncontiguous facilities, to their own central collection facility for storage, processing, or energy recovery. However, such persons shall provide the same proof of liability insurance or other means of financial responsibility for liability which may be incurred in the transport of used oil as provided by certified transporters under subsection (3).(2) The department shall develop a certification program for transporters of used oil and shall issue, deny, or revoke certifications authorizing the holder to transport used oil. Certification requirements shall help assure that a used oil transporter is familiar with appropriate rules and used oil management procedures.(3) The department shall adopt rules governing certification, which shall include requirements for the following:(a) Registration and annual reporting pursuant to s. 403.754.(b) Evidence of familiarity with applicable state laws and rules governing used oil transportation.(c) Proof of liability insurance or other means of financial responsibility for any liability which may be incurred in the transport of used oil.History.—s. 36, ch. 88-130; s. 17, ch. 97-277; s. 30, ch. 2000-211.
FL Stat § 403.769 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIX - Public Health|Chapter 403 - Environmental Control|Part IV - Resource Recovery and Management (Ss. 403.702-403.7721)|403.769 - Permits for used oil processing and rerefining facilities.

403.769 Permits for used oil processing and rerefining facilities.—(1) Each person who intends to operate, modify, or close a used oil processing facility shall obtain an operation or closure permit from the department prior to operating, modifying, or closing the facility.(2) The department shall develop a permitting system for used oil processing facilities after reviewing and considering the applicability of the permit system for hazardous waste treatment, storage, or disposal facilities.(3) Permits shall not be required under this section for the burning of used oil as a fuel, provided:(a) A valid department air permit is in effect for the facility; and(b) The facility burns used oil in accordance with applicable United States Environmental Protection Agency regulations, local government regulations, and the requirements of its department air permit.(4) No permit is required under this section for the use of used oil for the beneficiation or flotation of phosphate rock, but may be subject to other applicable federal or state used oil rules.History.—s. 37, ch. 88-130; s. 51, ch. 93-207; s. 31, ch. 2000-211.
FL Stat § 403.7721 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIX - Public Health|Chapter 403 - Environmental Control|Part IV - Resource Recovery and Management (Ss. 403.702-403.7721)|403.7721 - Rule of construction; chs. 85-269 and 85-277.

403.7721 Rule of construction; chs. 85-269 and 85-277.—The provisions of chapters 85-269 and 85-277, Laws of Florida, shall be construed to supplement rather than to diminish or supersede the powers exercised by the department under chapter 376 and this chapter. In accordance with chapter 376 and this chapter, the department may fully exercise its authority under said chapters to collect information for other purposes and may coordinate such efforts with the information gathering duties imposed by chapters 85-269 and 85-277, where deemed practicable and advisable, in order to provide for cost-effective use of state resources.History.—s. 15, ch. 85-269; s. 5, ch. 85-277; s. 417, ch. 94-356.
FL Stat § 403.801 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIX - Public Health|Chapter 403 - Environmental Control|Part V - Environmental Regulation (Ss. 403.801-403.8163)|403.801 - Short title.

403.801 Short title.—Chapter 75-22, Laws of Florida, shall be known and may be cited as the “Florida Environmental Reorganization Act of 1975.”History.—s. 1, ch. 75-22.
FL Stat § 403.802 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIX - Public Health|Chapter 403 - Environmental Control|Part V - Environmental Regulation (Ss. 403.801-403.8163)|403.802 - Declaration of policy.

403.802 Declaration of policy.—Reasserting the policies of the Governmental Reorganization Act of 1969 and the Florida Environmental Reorganization Act of 1975 which recognize that structural reorganization should be a continuing process, and recognizing that many years have passed since the passage of those acts, it is the intent of the Legislature to promote more efficient, effective, and economical operation of certain environmental agencies by transferring decisionmaking authority to environmental district centers and delegating to the water management districts permitting functions related to water quality. Further, it is the intent of this act to promote proper administration of Florida’s landmark environmental laws.History.—s. 2, ch. 75-22; s. 61, ch. 83-310.
FL Stat § 403.803 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIX - Public Health|Chapter 403 - Environmental Control|Part V - Environmental Regulation (Ss. 403.801-403.8163)|403.803 - Definitions.

403.803 Definitions.—When used in this act, the term, phrase, or word:(1) “Branch office” means a geographical area, the boundaries of which may be established as a part of a district.(2) “Canal” is a manmade trench, the bottom of which is normally covered by water with the upper edges of its sides normally above water.(3) “Channel” is a trench, the bottom of which is normally covered entirely by water, with the upper edges of its sides normally below water.(4) “Commission” means the Environmental Regulation Commission.(5) “Department” means the Department of Environmental Protection.(6) “District” or “environmental district” means one of the geographical areas, the boundaries of which are established pursuant to this act.(7) “Drainage ditch” or “irrigation ditch” is a manmade trench dug for the purpose of draining water from the land or for transporting water for use on the land and is not built for navigational purposes.(8) “Environmental district center” means the facilities and personnel which are centralized in each district for the purposes of carrying out the provisions of this act.(9) “Headquarters” means the physical location of the offices of the secretary and the division directors of the department.(10) “Insect control impoundment dikes” means artificial structures, including earthen berms, constructed and used to impound waters for the purpose of insect control.(11) “Manager” means the head of an environmental district or branch office who shall supervise all environmental functions of the department within such environmental district or branch office.(12) “Secretary” means the Secretary of Environmental Protection.(13) “Standard” means any rule of the Department of Environmental Protection relating to air and water quality, noise, solid-waste management, and electric and magnetic fields associated with electrical transmission and distribution lines and substation facilities. The term “standard” does not include rules of the department which relate exclusively to the internal management of the department, the procedural processing of applications, the administration of rulemaking or adjudicatory proceedings, the publication of notices, the conduct of hearings, or other procedural matters.(14) “Swale” means a manmade trench which:(a) Has a top width-to-depth ratio of the cross-section equal to or greater than 6:1, or side slopes equal to or greater than 3 feet horizontal to 1 foot vertical;(b) Contains contiguous areas of standing or flowing water only following a rainfall event;(c) Is planted with or has stabilized vegetation suitable for soil stabilization, stormwater treatment, and nutrient uptake; and(d) Is designed to take into account the soil erodibility, soil percolation, slope, slope length, and drainage area so as to prevent erosion and reduce pollutant concentration of any discharge.History.—s. 3, ch. 75-22; s. 62, ch. 83-310; s. 40, ch. 84-338; s. 9, ch. 86-173; s. 56, ch. 86-186; s. 422, ch. 94-356.
FL Stat § 403.804 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIX - Public Health|Chapter 403 - Environmental Control|Part V - Environmental Regulation (Ss. 403.801-403.8163)|403.804 - Environmental Regulation Commission; powers and duties.

403.804 Environmental Regulation Commission; powers and duties.—(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) and s. 120.54(4), the commission, pursuant to s. 403.805(1), shall exercise the standard-setting authority of the department under this chapter; part II of chapter 373; and ss. 373.309(1)(e), 373.414(4) and (10), 373.4145(1)(a), 373.421(1), and 373.4592(4)(d)4. and (e). The commission, in exercising its authority, shall consider scientific and technical validity, economic impacts, and relative risks and benefits to the public and the environment. The commission shall not establish department policies, priorities, plans, or directives. The commission may adopt procedural rules governing the conduct of its meetings and hearings.(2) The department shall have a study conducted of the economic and environmental impact which sets forth the benefits and costs to the public of any proposed standard that would be stricter or more stringent than one which has been set by federal agencies pursuant to federal law or regulation. Such study as is provided for in this subsection shall be submitted to the commission, which shall initially adopt the standard. Final action shall be by the Governor and Cabinet, who shall accept, reject, modify, or remand for further proceedings the standard within 60 days from the submission. Such review shall be appellate in nature. Hearings shall be in accordance with the provisions of chapter 120.History.—s. 6, ch. 75-22; ss. 4, 5, ch. 80-66; s. 54, ch. 83-310; s. 41, ch. 84-338; s. 1, ch. 88-343; s. 3, ch. 95-295; s. 167, ch. 96-410; s. 41, ch. 2002-296; s. 95, ch. 2014-17.
FL Stat § 403.8051 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIX - Public Health|Chapter 403 - Environmental Control|Part V - Environmental Regulation (Ss. 403.801-403.8163)|403.8051 - Small Business Air Pollution Compliance Advisory Council; members; duties.

403.8051 Small Business Air Pollution Compliance Advisory Council; members; duties.—(1) The Small Business Air Pollution Compliance Advisory Council is created within the department. The council shall have seven members, appointed as follows:(a) Two members who are not owners or representatives of owners of small business stationary sources, appointed by the Governor to represent the public.(b) Two members, one each appointed by the President of the Senate and the Minority Leader of the Senate, who are owners or who represent owners of small business stationary sources.(c) Two members, one each appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, who are owners or who represent owners of small business stationary sources.(d) One member appointed by the Secretary of Environmental Protection to represent the department.(2) The council shall:(a) Render advice on the effectiveness of the department’s small business stationary air pollution source technical and environmental compliance assistance program, the difficulties encountered, and the degree and severity of enforcement.(b) Review information for small business stationary air pollution sources to assure such information is understandable by the layperson.(c) Make periodic reports to the administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency as required by federal law.History.—s. 12, ch. 92-132; s. 423, ch. 94-356.