Florida Administrative Code

Specific Authority 377.804(3), 377.806(7), 220.192(3) FS. Law Implemented 377.801, 377.802, 377.803, 377.804, 377.806, 220.192 FS. History-New 10-22-07, Transferred to 27N-1.100.

Specific Authority 377.804(3), 377.806(7), 220.192(3) FS. Law Implemented 377.802, 377.804, 377.806, 220.192 FS. History-New 10-22-07, Transferred to 27N-1.200.

Specific Authority 377.804(3) FS. Law Implemented 377.802, 377.804 FS. History-New 10-22-07, Transferred to 27N-1.300.

Specific Authority 377.806(7) FS. Law Implemented 377.801, 377.802, 377.803, 377.806 FS. History-New 10-22-07, Transferred to 27N-1.500.

Specific Authority 220.192(3) FS. Law Implemented 220.192 FS. History-New 10-22-07, Transferred to 27N-1.600.

Specific Authority 220.192(3), 377.804(3), 377.806(7) FS. Law Implemented 377.804, 377.806, 220.192 FS. History-New 10-22-07, Transferred to 27N-1.900.

(1) The purpose of this chapter is to assure that chemical, physical, biological, microbiological and toxicological data used by the Department are appropriate and reliable, and are collected and analyzed by scientifically sound procedures. To this end, this chapter defines the m…

For purposes of this chapter: (1) "Alternative method" is a field procedure or analytical laboratory method that is intended to be used in place of an existing Department-approved laboratory method or field procedure that is specified in a Department rule, permit, order, or contr…

(1) All persons that conduct or support field activities and field measurements shall follow the applicable procedures and requirements described in the DEP SOP collections titled Standard Operating Procedures for Field Activities, DEP-SOP-001/01, and Standard Operating Procedure…

(1) Any person may apply for use of a field procedure in place of the approved procedures specified in the DEP SOP collection titled Standard Operating Procedures for Field Activities, DEP-SOP-001/01, incorporated by reference in paragraph 62-160.800(1)(a), F.A.C.; in place of fi…

(1) The record keeping requirements for entities that conduct or support field activities and field measurements are specified in the DEP SOPs contained in the following collections: Standard Operating Procedures for Field Activities, DEP-SOP-001/01, incorporated by reference in …

(1) Except as provided in subsections 62-160.300(2) through (8), F.A.C., all laboratories generating environmental data for submission to the Department or for use in Department-regulated or Department-sponsored activities shall hold certification from the Florida Department of H…

(1) Approved laboratory methods are specified in the Department's rules, contracts, orders or permits. When methods are specified by a Department rule, contract, order or permit, only those methods shall be used. For informational purposes, the Department maintains lists of metho…

(1) Any person may apply for use of a laboratory method in place of the approved methods described in subsection 62-160.320(1), F.A.C. Any laboratory method proposed for use in place of those described in subsection 62-160.320(1), F.A.C., or in place of laboratory methods specifi…

(1) Laboratory record keeping requirements shall follow those specified by the DOH ELCP in Rule 64E-1.005, F.A.C., incorporated by reference in subsection 62-160.800(15), F.A.C., and this chapter. (a) The laboratory records shall contain sufficient information to allow independen…

(1) Except as noted in subsection (2) below, or as otherwise provided in the rules of a specific Department program, sample preservation methods, container types and holding times shall follow those requirements specified in part FS 1006 in General Sampling Procedures, DEP SOP FS…

Laboratory and field documents signed with an electronic signature are acceptable as written signatures when: (1) The integrity of the electronic signature can be assured; (2) The signature is unique to the individual; (3) The organization using electronic signatures has written …

(1) Research field sampling and laboratory procedures involve one or more of the following: (a) Evaluation, development or use of new, innovative technologies not yet approved by the Department; (b) Evaluation, development or use of innovative field sampling or analytical laborat…

(1) The Department and agencies or individuals with delegated authority from the Department shall conduct audits of field and laboratory procedures or records to determine if approved protocols are being followed as required and to ensure data are being generated in compliance wi…

(1) All data generated for Department activities are subject to data verification and data validation to determine if the data are suitable and usable for a specified purpose. Data shall be verified and validated based on the assessment of the following: (a) Completeness of the D…

The following table has been referenced in this chapter and is identified by this Title: Table 1: Data Qualifier Codes. Table 1 DATA QUALIFIER CODES The following codes shall be used by laboratories or field organizations when reporting sample data values that either meet the spe…

The following documents, collections and forms are incorporated herein by reference for use in complying with the requirements of this chapter. Except as otherwise indicated below, copies of incorporated documents and forms are available for review during normal business hours at…

Rulemaking Authority 403.061, 403.0623 FS. Law Implemented 373.026, 373.309, 373.409, 373.413, 373.414, 373.416, 373.4592, 376.303, 376.305, 376.3071, 403.0623, 403.0625, 403.087, 403.088, 403.0881, 403.504, 403.704, 403.707, 403.722, 403.853 FS. History-New 1-1-91, Amended 2-4-9…

Rulemaking Authority 403.504(1), 403.517(1)(a) FS. Law Implemented 403.504(2), (3), (5), 403.517, 403.5175 FS. History-New 5-7-74, Amended 12-27-77, Formerly 17-17.01, Amended 5-9-83, Formerly 17-17.011, Amended 2-1-99, Repealed 2-16-12.

The words, terms and phrases used in Chapter 62-17, F.A.C., unless otherwise indicated, shall have the meaning set forth in section 403.503, F.S. In addition, the following words when used in Chapter 62-17, F.A.C., shall have the indicated meanings: (1) "Clerk of the Siting Board…

Rulemaking Authority 403.504(1) FS. Law Implemented 403.504, 403.506 FS. History-New 5-7-74, Amended 12-27-77, Formerly 17-17.03, Amended 5-9-83, Formerly 17-17.031, Amended 2-1-99, 2-13-08, Repealed 2-16-12.

(1)(a) Any person intending to submit an application for certification may file a Notice of Intent with the Department. If this option is exercised, the Notice shall be filed with the department at least six months prior to the expected date of application. (b) The Notice of Inte…

(1)(a) Applications for certification shall be supported by applicable information and technical studies. (b) The applicant may substitute the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission's or its successor's format for an application for a nuclear power plant as outlined in 10 CF…

Rulemaking Authority 403.504(1), (2), 403.5063(2) FS. Law Implemented 403.504(2), (3), 403.5063(2) FS. History-New 5-7-74, Amended 12-27-77, Formerly 17-17.04(2), 17-17.20, Amended 5-9-83, Formerly 17-17.081, Amended 2-1-99, 2-13-08, Repealed 2-16-12.

Rulemaking Authority 403.504(2) FS. Law Implemented 403.507(2), (3) FS. History-New 5-7-74, Amended 12-27-77, Formerly 17-17.05, Amended 5-9-83, Formerly 17-17.091, Amended 2-1-99, 2-13-08, Repealed 11-26-15.

Rulemaking Authority 403.504(1) FS. Law Implemented 403.507(1), (2)(d) FS. History-New 2-1-99, Amended 2-13-08, Repealed 2-16-12.

(1) Any local government or regional planning council intending to conduct an informational public meeting pursuant to Section 403.50663, F.S., shall coordinate with the Department and the applicant in the scheduling of that meeting, to assure availability of the Department and t…

(1) Consistency determinations made pursuant to Section 403.50665, F.S., must include a statement of whether the proposed project is consistent or not with local land use plans and zoning ordinances. (2) Determinations finding the proposed site inconsistent with local land use pl…

Rulemaking Authority 403.504(1) FS. Law Implemented 403.507, 403.511(5)(b) FS. History-New 2-1-99, Amended 2-13-08, Repealed 11-26-15.

(1) To the extent possible, in order to facilitate coordination of the procedures for federally approved or delegated permit programs with the state certification application review procedures, where conflicts with federal time schedules occur, the federal time schedules shall pr…

Rulemaking Authority 403.504(1) FS. Law Implemented 403.509(5) FS. History-New 2-13-08, Repealed 2-16-12.

(1) The certification hearing, if held, and any Recommended Order issued thereupon shall address the extent to which the project comports with the provisions, as applicable, of Section 403.509(3), F.S. (2) In the certification hearing, the applicant, the Department and any other …

Rulemaking Authority 403.504(1) FS. Law Implemented 403.508(3), 403.508(7)(d), 403.509 FS. History-New 2-1-99, Amended 2-13-08, Repealed 2-16-12.

Rulemaking Authority 403.504(1), (8), 403.523(1), (8) FS. Law Implemented 403.504(8), 403.523(8), 403.5312 FS. History-New 2-1-99, Repealed 2-13-08.

Rulemaking Authority 403.504(1) FS. Law Implemented 403.511(5)(b) FS. History-New 5-9-83, Formerly 17-17.171, Amended 2-1-99, Repealed 2-13-08.

(1) Pursuant to specific conditions of certification, a licensee may be required to file site-specific technical data to allow the review by the department and any other affected agency of the licensee's compliance with the conditions of certification. This is considered postcert…

Rulemaking Authority 403.504(1) FS. Law Implemented 403.512, 403.514 FS. History-New 5-7-74, Amended 12-27-77, Formerly 17-17.16, Amended 5-9-83, Formerly 17-17.201, Amended 2-1-99, Repealed 2-13-08.

(1) Amendments. Any postcertification amendments to an application must include appropriate revisions to the application text, figures, and photographs, to reflect the changes. Such post-certification amendments shall be processed in accordance with Section 403.5113, F.S. The Dep…

A certification can be modified in accordance with Section 403.516, F.S., and this rule; or in accordance with Section 403.511(5), F.S.; or, as a transfer of certification to a new licensee. (1) For modifications under the provisions of Section 403.516(1)(c), F.S., the following …

Rulemaking Authority 403.504(1) FS. Law Implemented 120, 403.512 FS. History-New 5-7-74, Amended 12-27-77, Formerly 17-17.18, Amended 5-9-83, Formerly 17-17.221, Amended 2-1-99, Repealed 2-16-12.

Rulemaking Authority 403.504(1), (6), (9) FS. Law Implemented 403.517 FS. History-New 5-7-74, Amended 12-27-77, Formerly 17-17.21, Amended 5-9-83, Formerly 17-17.231, Amended 2-1-99, 2-13-08, Repealed 2-16-12.

Rulemaking Authority 403.504(1), (8) FS. Law Implemented 403.509 FS. History-New 5-7-74, Amended 12-27-77, Formerly 17-17.14(2), Amended 5-9-83, Formerly 17-17.241, Amended 2-1-99, Repealed 5-8-19.

Rulemaking Authority 403.504(1) FS. Law Implemented 403.5175 FS. History-New 2-1-99, Repealed 2-13-08.

Rulemaking Authority 403.504(1), (2), 403.5063(2), 403.517(1)(a), 403.517(4) FS. Law Implemented 403.504(2), (5), (9), 403.5063, 403.5115(4), 403.516(1), 403.517, 403.5175 FS. History-New 2-1-99, Repealed 2-13-08.

(1) The applicant shall provide and publish newspaper notices as required by, and in accordance with, Section 403.5115, F.S., using the templates and procedures listed below. Templates may be obtained from the Department of Envirionmental Protection, Siting Coordination Office, o…