Florida Administrative Code

(1) The Department shall prepare a fact sheet for every draft permit for a Class I, Class III, or major Class V facility or activity and for every draft permit which the Department finds is the subject of widespread public interest or raises major issues. The fact sheet shall bri…

(1) Applications. All permit applications, except those submitted for Class II wells (see subsection (2) of this section), shall be signed as follows: (a) For a corporation, by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this subsection, a responsible corporate officer me…

(1) General. The permit shall, when appropriate, specify a schedule of compliance leading to compliance with any Department rule. (2) Time for compliance. Any schedules of compliance shall require compliance as soon as possible, and in no case later than three years after the eff…

(1) Transfers by modification. Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, a permit shall be transferred by the permittee to a new owner or operator only if the permit has been modified or revoked and reissued, or a minor modification made, to identify the new permittee…

(1) When the Department receives any information (for example, inspects the facility, receives information submitted by the permittee as required in the permit, receives a request for modification or revocation and reissuance, or conducts a review of the permit file) it will dete…

Rulemaking Authority 373.309, 403.061, 403.087, 403.704, 403.721 FS. Law Implemented 373.308, 403.021, 403.061, 403.062, 403.087, 403.161, 403.721, 403.7222, 403.727 FS. History-New 8-10-95, Repealed 2-16-12.

(1) The injection of hazardous waste through any well or septic system is prohibited except for those Class I wells permitted to inject hazardous waste as of January 1, 1992, or as provided in paragraph (2) below. (2) If a waste being injected into a Class I well is subsequently …

(1) General. (a) Class I Wells. An applicant for an injection well shall demonstrate that the hydrogeologic environment is suitable for waste injection as provided in paragraph 62-528.440(2)(c), F.A.C., and without modifying the ambient water quality of other aquifers overlying t…

(1) General Design Considerations. (a) All Class I and III wells shall be cased and cemented to prevent the movement of fluids into or between underground sources of drinking water, and to maintain the ground water quality in aquifers above the injection zone that may be used for…

(1) Class I Well Operation Requirements. Operation requirements for Class I wells shall specify that: (a) To preserve the integrity of the formations, bottom hole (including hydrostatic) pressure shall not exceed a maximum so as to ensure that the injection pressure does not init…

(1) General Design Considerations. (a) For Class I wells, associated on-site, cluster, multihorizon, or annular monitoring wells shall not penetrate the injection zone or final confining bed. (b) For satellite and regional monitor wells associated with Class I wells, cluster or m…

(1) Class I Wells. For Class I wells, monitoring requirements shall include: (a) The analysis of the injected fluids at a frequency specified in the permit to yield representative data on their characteristics; (b) The installation and use of continuous indicating, recording, and…

(1) Class I Test/Injection Well Construction Permit. (a) The Department shall require periodic data reports and progress reports that include: 1. Driller's log; 2. Geophysical surveys; 3. Core analyses; 4. Lithologic logs; 5. Drill stem tests; 6. Pump tests; 7. Daily job (constru…

(1) Upon determination by the Department that a well poses a threat to waters of the State or within one year of determining that a well has been abandoned, the Department shall order the well plugged, unless otherwise provided for in a consent order. (2) Any Class I or III permi…

(1) Permitting Authority. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is the administering agency for the underground injection control rule and requires permits for all Class I and III wells. However, this does not absolve the permittee from obtaining permits, where neces…

(1) General. (a) The Department shall deny a construction permit if construction of the well itself may be a source of pollution as defined in Section 403.031, F.S. (b) For a construction permit approval, reasonable assurance is required that the project will function in complian…

(1) General Requirements. (a) A separate underground injection control permit shall be obtained for each Class I injection facility. For multiwell injection systems, a separate underground injection control permit application need not be submitted for each well; however a separat…

(1) The Department shall require a Class I or III well, or a test well, or monitor well associated with a Class I or III well, to be abandoned when it is no longer usable for its intended purpose or other purpose as approved by the Department, or when it poses a potential threat …

Rulemaking Authority 403.061, 403.087, 403.704, 403.721 FS. Law Implemented 403.021, 403.061, 403.062, 403.087, 403.702, 403.721 FS. History-New 4-1-82, Formerly 17-28.41, 17-28.410, 62-28.410, Amended 8-10-95, Repealed 2-16-12.

The construction or operation of any Class IV well is prohibited after April 1, 1982. Rulemaking Authority 403.061, 403.087, 403.704, 403.721 FS. Law Implemented 403.021, 403.061, 403.062, 403.087, 403.161, 403.702, 403.721, 403.7222, 403.727 FS. History-New 4-1-82, Formerly 17-2…

Rulemaking Authority 403.061, 403.087, 403.704, 403.721 FS. Law Implemented 403.021, 403.061, 403.062, 403.087, 403.702, 403.721 FS. History-New 4-1-82, Formerly 17-28.43, 17-28.430, 62-28.430, Amended 8-10-95, Repealed 2-16-12.

Rulemaking Authority 403.061, 403.087, 403.704, 403.721 FS. Law Implemented 403.021, 403.061, 403.062, 403.087, 403.0877, 403.702, 403.721 FS. History-New 4-1-82, Amended 5-8-85, Formerly 17-28.44, 17-28.440, 62-28.440, Amended 8-10-95, 6-24-97, Repealed 2-16-12.

Rulemaking Authority 403.061, 403.087, 403.704, 403.721 FS. Law Implemented 403.021, 403.061, 403.062, 403.087, 403.0877, 403.702, 403.721 FS. History-New 4-1-82, Amended 8-30-82, Formerly 17-28.45, 17-28.450, 62-28.450, Amended 8-10-95, 6-24-97, Repealed 2-16-12.

Rulemaking Authority 403.061, 403.087, 403.704, 403.721 FS. Law Implemented 403.021, 403.061, 403.062, 403.087, 403.702, 403.721 FS. History-New 4-1-82, Formerly 17-28.46, 17-28.460, 62-28.460, Amended 8-10-95, Repealed 2-16-12.

(1) Rules 62-528.600 through 62-528.645, F.A.C., set forth criteria and standards to regulate all injection wells not regulated in previous sections of this chapter. (a) Generally, wells covered by these rules inject non-hazardous fluids into or above formations that contain unde…

(1) The federal regulations at 40 C.F.R. 144.88 (2000) are herein adopted by reference. (2) For more information on Class V wells under the federal program, see 40 C.F.R. 144.80 through 40 C.F.R. 144.83 (2000), 40 C.F.R. 144.85 (2000), 40 C.F.R. 144.87 (2000), and 40 C.F.R. 144.8…

(1) An exploratory well under the Underground Injection Control Program is drilled for the specific purpose of obtaining information to determine the feasibility of underground injection at the proposed site. (2) A permit to construct an exploratory well shall be denied by the De…

(1) The variety of Class V wells and their uses dictate a variety of construction designs consistent with those uses, and precludes specific construction standards for each type of Class V well. However, a well shall be designed and constructed for its intended use, in accordance…

(1) All Class V wells shall be used or operated in such a manner that they do not present a hazard to an underground source of drinking water. (2) Domestic wastewater effluent or reclaimed water quality shall meet the criteria established in subparagraph 62-600.420(1)(d)2. and su…

(1) The need for monitoring shall be determined by the type of well, nature of the injected fluid, and water quality of the receiving and overlying aquifers. (a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) below, the Department shall require monitoring for the following: 1. Group 1 wells…

(1) Reporting requirements shall be determined by the type of well and nature of injected fluid. Where applicable, reporting shall be in accordance with Chapters 62-600 and 62-601, F.A.C. (2) Reporting shall be required for Group 1 - cooling water return flow wells on an open-loo…

(1) The Department shall order a Class V well plugged and abandoned when it no longer performs its intended purpose, or when it is determined that the presence of the well may cause or allow a violation of a primary or secondary drinking water standard contained in Chapter 62-550…

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) below, underground injection through a Class V well which begins operation after April 1, 1982, is prohibited except as authorized by permit. The construction or modification of any Class V well required to have a permit under Rules 62-528…

(1) All owners or operators of Class V wells shall obtain a two-part Construction/Clearance Permit, except as provided in subsection 62-528.630(2), F.A.C. The applicant shall submit to the Department the following information before receiving permission to construct: (a) Facility…

(1) In addition to a Construction/Clearance Permit, the owner or operator of these wells shall obtain an operation permit as required under this subsection. (a) The following Class V groups and well types shall obtain an operation permit: 1. Cooling water return flow wells using …

(1) The owner or operator of any Class V well shall apply for a plugging and abandonment permit when the well is no longer used or usable for its intended purpose or other purpose as approved by the Department. The Application shall include the proposed plugging plan and justific…

(1) A general permit is hereby granted for the construction of a closed-loop air conditioning return flow well or noncontact, closed-loop thermal exchange system well, with no provision for additives, described in subparagraph 62-528.630(2)(a)1., F.A.C., that has been designed in…

(1) A general permit is hereby granted for construction of a swimming pool drainage well that has been designed in accordance with the standards and criteria set forth in Rule 62-528.605, F.A.C., provided that notice to the Department under subsection 62-4.530(1), F.A.C., is subm…

The forms used by the Department in the Underground Injection Control Program are adopted and incorporated by reference in this section. The form is listed by rule number, which is also the form number, and with the effective date. Copies of forms may be obtained by writing to th…

The following words, when used in this chapter, shall have the following meanings, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: (1) "Abandonment of Water Wells" means the act of plugging a water well in accordance with Department and District rules. (2) "Admini…

(1) The Water Management Districts (Districts) shall accept applications for licensing as a water well contractor from any person who is at least 18 years of age, has knowledge of those rules adopted by the Department and the District which deal with the regulation of water wells…

(1) Licenses issued pursuant to this chapter shall not be transferable and shall expire on July 31st of each odd numbered year of the biennial renewal cycle. A license may be renewed without examination for an ensuing two years by making application to the licensing District not …

(1) The following fees are required for water well contractor license applications, biennial renewals, and late renewals: (a) New License: A fee of $150 shall accompany each new application for a license. (b) Biennial License Renewal: A fee of $50 shall accompany each application…

(1) Water well contractor examinations shall be written, comprehensive examinations that are standardized statewide. Upon request, however, the exam can be administered orally by the District. The standardized examinations shall be prepared by the Department, in consultation with…

(1) A license not renewed before July 31 of each odd numbered year shall automatically revert to inactive status. Such license may be reactivated only if the licensee meets the requirements for reactivation in subsection (3), below. (2) At least sixty days before the automatic re…

(1) The District shall assign each water well contractor a unique, permanent license number, and shall issue a certificate with that license number to the water well contractor. License numbers are not transferable and shall not be used by another water well contractor. (2) The l…

Rulemaking Authority 373.043, 373.309 FS. Law Implemented 373.326 FS. History-New 5-25-89, Formerly 17-531.390, Repealed 2-16-12.

Rulemaking Authority 373.043, 373.309 FS. Law Implemented 120.60, 373.306, 373.309, 373.323, 373.333 FS. History-New 8-18-73, Amended 10-9-84, Formerly 17-20.05, 17-20.050, Amended 5-25-89, Formerly 17-531.400, Repealed 6-22-14.

(1) It is unlawful for any person to commit a violation specifically enumerated in sections 373.336(1), F.S. When the Department, Districts, or delegated permitting authority finds a person has violated rules of the Department or Water Management District, or part III, chapter 37…

The following words and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the following meaning, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: (1) "Abandoned Well" means a well the use of which has been permanently discontinued or which is in such a state of disrep…