Florida Administrative Code

Rulemaking Authority 403.051, 403.061, 403.088 FS. Law Implemented 403.051, 403.061(13), 403.088 FS. History-New 1-1-75, Amended 6-10-76, 2-18-79, Formerly 17-19.03, 17-19.030, Amended 1-30-91, 5-31-93, Formerly 17-601.300, Amended 12-24-96, Repealed 2-8-16.

Rulemaking Authority 403.051, 403.061, 403.0625, 403.088 FS. Law Implemented 403.051, 403.061(13), 403.0625, 403.088 FS. History-New 1-1-75, Amended 6-10-76, Formerly 17-19.04, Amended 9-13-89, Formerly 17-19.040, Amended 1-30-91, 5-31-93, Formerly 17-601.400, Amended 12-24-96, R…

Rulemaking Authority 403.051, 403.061, 403.088 FS. Law Implemented 403.051, 403.061(13), 403.088 FS. History-New 1-1-75, Amended 6-10-76, Formerly 17-19.05, 17-19.050, Amended 1-30-91, 5-31-93, Formerly 17-601.500, Amended 12-24-96, Repealed 2-8-16.

Rulemaking Authority 403.061(7) FS. Law Implemented 403.061(13) FS. History-New 1-1-75, Amended 6-10-76, Formerly 17-19.07, 17-19.070, Amended 1-30-91, 5-31-93, Formerly 17-601.700, Amended 12-24-96, Repealed 2-8-16.

Rulemaking Authority 403.051, 403.061, 403.088 FS. Law Implemented 403.051, 403.061(15), 403.088, 403.121(3) FS. History-New 1-29-91, Formerly 17-601.830, Repealed 2-16-12.

For the purposes of this chapter, the following words, phrases, or terms shall have the following meaning: (1) "Advanced Treatment Water Facility" has the same meaning as defined in Rule 62-565.200, F.A.C. Advanced treatment water facilities are permitted and classified by the De…

Educational courses for training of operators shall be approved by type and class or level of training provided. The Department shall approve operator training courses that have a course content meeting Department standards as provided in DEP Form 62-602.230, Water, Wastewater, &…

(1) Experience necessary for treatment plant operators to meet the requirements of rule 62-602.300, F.A.C., shall include performance of process control as described in paragraph (a), below, while working at a domestic wastewater or water treatment plant or electronic control sys…

(1) To be eligible for operator licensing examinations, the applicant must meet the following criteria: (a) Have a high school diploma or its equivalent. (b) For Class A, B, or C treatment plant operator examinations and Level 1, 2, or 3 water distribution system operator examina…

To be eligible for licensure by the Department, the applicant shall: (1) For licensure as a Class D operator: (a) Have a high school diploma or its equivalent; (b) Be the owner or owner's manager or agent or trainee engaged in the operation and maintenance of a public drinking wa…

Rulemaking Authority 403.869, 403.872 FS. Law Implemented 403.872 FS. History-New 12-30-99, Repealed 10-15-07.

(1) Applications for reciprocity shall be made on DEP Form 62-602.360(1), Application for Reciprocity, hereby adopted and incorporated by reference, effective November 2025 (http://flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-18521) and shall include all fees and documentation requir…

(1) Applications for treatment plant operator examinations shall be made on DEP Form 62-602.410(1), Application for Water or Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Examination, hereby adopted and incorporated by reference, effective November 2025 (http://flrules.org/Gateway/referenc…

(1) Applications for treatment plant operator licenses shall be made on DEP Form 62-602.420(1), Application for Water or Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator License, hereby adopted and incorporated by reference, effective November 2025 (http://flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No…

(1) Applications for operator examinations shall be processed as described. Complete applications for examinations shall be submitted to the Department or its designee no later than 90 days before the date of the requested examination. For purposes of this rule, an application is…

(1) For each applicant approved by the Department to take the examination, the Department will notify the applicant of the time, place, and date of the examination and will provide the applicant with an admission notice that is required for admission to the examination. (2) The D…

(1) During the examination, candidates must follow the instructions of the examination supervisor. The instructions shall be provided to the candidates in written form, and shall be read to the candidates by the examination supervisor. The candidates will be permitted to ask reas…

(1) Any individual found by the Department to have engaged in conduct which subverts or attempts to subvert the examination or review process will have his or her scores on the examination withheld and declared invalid. (a) Individuals with an active or inactive license shall be …

(1) Grading of all examinations shall be as follows: (a) Examinations shall be graded by the Department or its designee. Examination answer sheets shall be electronically scored. Effective July 1, 2000, the minimum passing score on the examination is 70%. In rounding percentages,…

Rulemaking Authority 403.869 FS. Law Implemented 403.872 FS. History-New 12-30-99, Amended 2-6-02, Repealed 10-15-07.

Under sections 120.569 and 120.57, F.S., and rules 62-110.106, 28-106.201 and 28-106.301, F.A.C., a candidate who has taken and failed an examination may petition for an administrative hearing under the following terms and conditions: (1) All petitions for administrative hearings…

(1) Operator examinations will be developed by or for the Department, or the Department will use available national operator examinations. (2) A national examination is an examination developed by or for a national or multi-state professional association, board, council, or socie…

The following fees are required for the activities associated with operator examination and licensing. (1) Applicants for operator examinations shall submit the following fees with the application. All application fees are non-refundable. Examination Class or Level Application Fe…

An operator is responsible for performing treatment plant or water distribution system operation and maintenance duties in a manner consistent with standard operating practices. The duties shall be the following: (1) Domestic wastewater treatment plant operators shall perform res…

The following technical manuals are incorporated by reference herein and are to be used to establish professionally accepted treatment plant or water distribution system operation. These manuals are available from the sources listed below. (1) Domestic Wastewater Treatment Plants…

The Department shall issue an appropriate license to each applicant who has met all the license requirements for a specific class or level. (1) The effective date of the license shall be the date the applicant is notified by the Department and the license shall expire at the end …

(1) All active licenses remain active until the end of the current biennium as indicated on the license, except as specified in subsection 62-602.700(1), and rule 62-602.870, F.A.C. The effective date of an active license shall be the first day of the current biennium or the date…

(1) Any license shall revert to inactive status if the requirements of subsection 62-602.710(3), F.A.C., have not been met. (2) A licensee with an inactive status may apply to reactivate the license during the two-year period following the deadline for the last renewal cycle. (3)…

(1) The Department shall deny an application for license examination, license issuance, or renewal of a license for any of the following reasons: (a) Submission of false or misleading information on the license application or renewal request. (b) Submission of a non-redeemable ch…

The following acts or omissions are grounds for disciplinary actions: (1) Practicing as a licensed operator on a revoked, suspended, or inactive license. (2) Any operator of a public water system or domestic wastewater treatment plant, licensed operator, supplier of water, or per…

When the Department finds that a person who is subject to regulation under sections 403.865 through 403.876, F.S., has violated any of the provisions set forth in rule 62-602.800 or 62-602.870, F.A.C., or sections 403.865 through 403.876, F.S., it shall issue an administrative or…

(1) The Department shall, depending on aggravating and mitigating circumstances, in addition to a fine, suspend a license for a period not to exceed 2 years for any of the following reasons: (a) Submission of false or misleading information in an application for license or for re…

Rulemaking Authority 403.869, 403.872 FS. Law Implemented 403.1842, 403.872 FS. History-New 2-6-02, Amended 10-15-07, Repealed 2-16-12.

Rulemaking Authority 403.869 FS. Law Implemented 403.876 FS. History-New 12-30-99, Amended 2-6-02, 10-15-07, Repealed 2-16-12.

(1) Scope of Rule. Pursuant to Chapter 72-53, Laws of Florida, these rules and regulations are adopted to ensure that no detergents reasonably found to have a harmful or deleterious effect on human health or on the environment are sold in Florida after December 31, 1972. (2) Defi…

(1) General Prohibitions. (a) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to sell, offer to expose for sale, give or furnish any detergent, other than powdered household laundry detergents with recommended use levels of 1/4 cup (2 oz.) or less per load, containing mo…

(1) These rules are intended to assure that all waters of the state shall be free from components of wastewater discharges which, alone or in combination with other substances, are acutely toxic; are present in concentrations which are carcinogenic, mutagenic, or teratogenic to h…

Rulemaking Authority 403.061, 403.087 FS. Law Implemented 403.021, 403.061, 403.062, 403.085, 403.086, 403.087, 403.088 FS. History-New 11-27-89, Formerly 17-604.120, Amended 12-26-96, 11-6-03, Repealed 2-16-12.

The following acts and the causing thereof are prohibited. (1) The release or disposal of excreta, sewage, or other wastewaters or biosolids without providing proper treatment approved by the Department; construction or operation of a wastewater collection system not in complianc…

Terms used in this rule shall have the meaning specified below. The meaning of any term not defined below may be taken from definitions in other rules of the Department, unless such meaning would defeat the purposes or intent of Chapter 62-604, F.A.C. (1) "Alternative collection/…

(1) The following manuals and technical publications listed in subsection (2), provide guidance to assist applicants, permittees, and owners/operators of collection/transmission systems to comply with this chapter. Copies are available for review at the Department of Environmenta…

(1) All new collection/transmission systems and modifications of existing systems for which construction permits are required by the Department shall be designed: (a) In accordance with sound engineering practices to provide reasonable assurance the collection/transmission system…

(1) Rule 62-604.500, F.A.C., is applicable to both new and existing domestic wastewater collection/transmission facilities. (2) All collection/transmission systems shall be operated and maintained so as to provide uninterrupted service as required by this rule. All pump stations …

(1) The provisions of rule 62-604.550, F.A.C., are applicable to both new and existing domestic wastewater collection/transmission systems. (2) The owner/operator of the collection/transmission system shall report to the Department all unauthorized releases or spills of wastewate…

(1) Except as noted in subsection (2), below, either a general or individual construction permit is required for the construction or modification of any collection/transmission system in accordance with subsections (6) and (7), below. (2) The following activities do not require a…

(1) The following requirements apply to collection/transmission systems permitted under the general permit and to collection/ transmission systems permitted under the individual permit. (2) Upon completion of construction of the collection/transmission system, and before placing …

(1) The purpose of this chapter is to implement the provisions of Section 376.25, F.S. This section requires certain gambling vessels to register with the Department and to report to the Department any release of waste into Florida coastal waters. This section also requires owner…

The meaning of any term not defined in Section 376.25(2), F.S., or below, shall be taken from definitions in other rules of the Department, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. (1) "Agent for Service of Process" means an individual resident of the State, a domestic cor…

(1) The owner or operator of a gambling vessel registered under Rule 62-606.400, F.A.C., shall designate and continuously maintain an agent for service of process as required by Sections 376.25 and 607.0505, F.S. (2) Hazardous waste will be managed in accordance with Chapter 62-7…

(1) For each calendar year in which the owner or operator of a gambling vessel intends to operate, or cause or allow to be operated, a gambling vessel in coastal waters, the owner or operator of the gambling vessel shall register with the Department, except as provided in subsect…