Florida Administrative Code

(1) Type I Wells. The production casing, tubing, and packers in all Type I wells shall be tested to a pressure equivalent to the length of production casing multiplied by .1 psi/ft. This pressure shall be applied at the surface for 30 minutes with no more than a 10% pressure drop…

Operators must obtain Department approval prior to commencing plugging operations. To apply, operators may contact either the Chief or his agent and request authorization to plug and abandon the well and restore the site. Operators must specify exactly how the well will be plugge…

Rulemaking Authority 377.22 FS. Law Implemented 377.21, 377.22, 377.24, 377.241, 377.242, 377.243, 377.371 FS. History-New 11-26-81, Formerly 16C-30.01, Amended 6-4-89, 5-12-93, Formerly 16C-30.001, Amended 3-24-96, Repealed 2-16-12.

(1) The Department shall evaluate each application to drill and visit each proposed access route and drilling site in the Big Cypress Watershed to insure that the exploration and production activities will cause no permanent adverse impact on the water resources and sheet flow of…

(1) A local government may petition the secretary to receive notices of intent to mine and other documents required to carry out Chapters 62C-36 and 62C-39, F.A.C.; to review such notices and documents; and to conduct compliance inspections. (2) The petition shall be in writing, …

(1) After becoming certified, the certified agency shall carry out its responsibilities under Chapter 62C-35, F.A.C., and the regulatory responsibilities of Chapters 62C-36 and 62C-39, F.A.C., as granted by the Department. (2) Certification shall not preempt the right of the Depa…

(1) The certified agency may suspend its involvement in certification at any time with 60 days notice in writing to the Department. (2) If the Department determines that the certified agency has failed to perform its responsibilities, as certified, the Department shall revoke the…

(1) Each certified agency shall submit an annual report to the Department that summarizes the reclamation regulation activities for which it has been certified. The report shall cover all activities for the preceding calendar year and shall be submitted no later than May 1 of eac…

For the purpose of this chapter, the following words and terms shall have the definitions and meanings ascribed to them in this section: (1) "Agency" means an official, committee, department, commission, officer, division, authority, bureau, council, board, section, or unit of go…

(1) New Mines. Operators of new mines shall notify the secretary of their intent to mine or their commencement of mining operations, as follows: (a) Subsequent to the effective date of this rule, no operator may begin the process of extraction at a new mine without notifying the …

(1) All notices, conceptual plans, conceptual plan changes, and reports shall be submitted using the forms incorporated by reference in Rule 62C-36.014, F.A.C. Standardized forms are needed to assure that all requests that require agency action are handled in an efficient and exp…

(1) All operators are encouraged to take part in meetings with the appropriate agencies before doing substantial work on required notices or plans. (2) All operators shall inform the Department before submitting a notice of intent to mine or conceptual plan for mining and reclama…

All agency reviews shall be conducted as follows: (1) Within 30 days after receipt of an operator's notice of intent to mine, conceptual plan, or other notice, the Department shall review the plan or notice and shall request the submittal of all additional information the agency …

Rulemaking Authority 378.404 FS. Law Implemented 378.406 FS. History-New 7-16-87, Formerly 16C-36.007, Repealed 2-16-12.

The following standards shall apply to each entire new mine after October 1, 1986, and to any new surface area disturbed after January 1, 1989, at existing mines. (1) All reclamation activities shall be initiated at the earliest practicable time. (a) Where overburden is used to e…

Rulemaking Authority 378.404 FS. Law Implemented 378.407, 378.411 FS. History-New 7-16-87, Formerly 16C-36.009, Repealed 11-26-15.

(1) Upon completion of reclamation requirements in an area, the operator shall notify the Department and provide a map which specifically delineates the completed area. (2) Within 60 days after receipt of the notification, the Department shall notify the operator in writing wheth…

(1) On or before April 1 of each year, each operator shall submit to the Department a report for the previous calendar year for each mine under his control. No report shall be required in calendar year 1987; however, any report submitted in calendar year 1988 shall cover the peri…

Rulemaking Authority 378.404 FS. Law Implemented 120.69, 378.404, 378.408, 378.409 FS. History-New 7-16-87, Formerly 16C-36.012, Repealed 2-16-12.

The following forms are available from the Department and are incorporated by reference: (1) Notice of Intent to Mine Limestone, Limestone Form 1, DEP 53-025(16), effective 7/87. (2) Limestone Mine General Information and Conceptual Plan for Mining and Reclamation, Limestone Form…

For the purpose of this chapter, the following words and terms shall have the definitions and meanings ascribed to them in this section: (1) "Agency" means an official, committee, department, commission, officer, division, authority, bureau, council, board, section, or unit of go…

(1) Conceptual Plan. Prior to July 1, 1987, no operator may begin the process of heavy mineral extraction at a new mine without filing an application for a conceptual plan with the Department at least six months prior to the beginning of mining operations. After July 1, 1987, no …

(1) All applications shall be submitted in accordance with the document format and standards in this section. (2) All copies of documents shall be of good quality and clearly legible. (3) At least one copy of all documents that are to be signed shall bear an original signature. (…

(1) Preapplication meetings. In order to reduce the time required for processing applications, preapplication meetings are encouraged and should be arranged in accordance with the following: (a) Prior to submitting an application to the Department, the applicant should notify the…

All applications shall be reviewed in accordance with the following procedures: (1) Within 30 days after receipt of an operator's application the Department shall review the application and shall request the submittal of all additional information the agency is permitted by law t…

Rulemaking Authority 378.404, 378.406, 378.601 FS. Law Implemented 378.404, 378.406, 378.601 FS. History-New 2-22-87, Formerly 16C-37.007, Repealed 2-16-12.

The following standards shall apply to areas mined or disturbed by mining operations, unless otherwise specified: (1) Safety. (a) Site cleanup. All lands reclaimed shall be completed in a neat, clean manner by removing or adequately burying all visible debris, litter, junk, worn-…

(1) Upon completion of reclamation requirements in an area, the operator shall notify the Department. (2) Within 60 days after receipt of the notification, the Department shall notify the operator in writing whether or not an inspection will be made within one year after receipt …

(1) On or before March 1 of each year, each operator shall submit to the Department a detailed report for the previous calendar year for each mine under its control. The report shall be submitted in accordance with the document format and standards in Rule 62C-37.004, F.A.C., and…

Rulemaking Authority 378.404, 378.601 FS. Law Implemented 120.69, 378.404, 378.408, 378.409, 378.601 FS. History-New 2-22-87, Formerly 16C-37.012, Repealed 2-16-12.

For the purpose of this chapter, the following words and terms shall have the definitions and meanings ascribed to them in this section: (1) "Agency" means an official, committee, department, commission, officer, division, authority, bureau, council, board, section, or unit of go…

(1) No operator may begin the process of resource extraction at a mine without notifying the Department of the intention to mine, if the mine had not been in operation on or before January 1, 1987. Notices shall be provided at least six months prior to beginning mining operations…

(1) All notices of intent to mine, conceptual reclamation plans, requests for modifications, annual reports, and other documents that may be required shall be submitted in accordance with the document format and standards in this section. The standardized forms contained in Rule …

(1) In order to reduce the time required for processing notices of intent to mine or conceptual plans, meetings are encouraged and should be arranged with the Department prior to doing substantial work on such notices and plans. If a meeting is requested by an operator, the Depar…

Department reviews shall be conducted as follows: (1) Within 30 days after receipt of an operator's notice of intent to mine, separately submitted conceptual reclamation plan, conceptual reclamation plan modification, or request for other approval, the Department shall review the…

Rulemaking Authority 378.404 FS. Law Implemented 378.406 FS. History-New 3-19-87, Amended 11-29-90, Formerly 16C-38.007, Repealed 2-16-12.

The following standards shall apply to any original surface area that is initially disturbed by mining operations on or after October 1, 1986, and is not covered by an approved conceptual reclamation plan. The standards in Rule 62C-16.0051, F.A.C., as existing on September 30, 19…

(1) Upon completion of reclamation requirements in an area, the operator shall notify the Department and provide a map which specifically delineates the completed area. (2) Within 60 days after receipt of the notification, the Department shall notify the operator in writing wheth…

(1) On or before March 1 of each year, each operator shall submit to the Department a report for the previous calendar year for each mine under his control. Each report shall be submitted in accordance with the document format and standards in Rule 62C-38.004, F.A.C., and shall i…

Rulemaking Authority 378.404 FS. Law Implemented 120.69, 378.404, 378.408, 378.409, 378.703 FS. History-New 3-19-87, Amended 11-29-90, Formerly 16C-38.012, Repealed 2-16-12.

The following forms are available from the Department and are incorporated by reference: (1) Form 1. Notice of Intent to Mine Fuller's Earth, Fuller's Earth Form 1, DEP 53-039(16), effective 11/90. (2) Form 2. Fuller's Earth Mine Conceptual Reclamation Plan Modification, Fuller's…

For the purpose of this chapter, the following words and terms shall have the definitions and meanings ascribed to them in this section: (1) "Agency" means an official, committee, department, commission, officer, division, authority, bureau, council, board, section, or unit of go…

(1) New Mines. Operators of new mines shall notify the secretary of their intent to mine or their commencement of mining operations, as follows: (a) Subsequent to the effective date of this rule, no operator may begin the process of extraction at a new mine without notifying the …

The use of standardized forms referenced in this rule is required to insure that all requests that require agency action are handled in an efficient and expeditious manner. Additional pages needed to complete each form shall conform to the standards in this section. The number of…

All agency reviews shall be conducted as follows: (1) Within 30 days after receipt of an operator's notice of mining, notice of changes, or other required information, the Department shall review the notice or required information and shall request the submittal of any additional…

Rulemaking Authority 370.021, 378.404 FS. Law Implemented 378.406 FS. History-New 1-19-89, Formerly 16C-39.007, Repealed 2-16-12.

The Department is authorized to inspect all mines subject to this rule to determine compliance with rule requirements and to determine if reclamation has been properly completed thereby allowing the release of the operator from further obligations. The following standards shall a…

Rulemaking Authority 378.404 FS. Law Implemented 378.407 FS. History-New 1-19-89, Formerly 16C-39.009, Repealed 11-26-15.

(1) Upon completion of reclamation requirements in an area, the operator shall notify the Department and provide a map which specifically delineates the completed area. The notice shall be an executed copy of DEP Form 53-032(16), incorporated by reference in Rule 62C-39.014, F.A.…

Rulemaking Authority 370.021, 378.404 FS. Law Implemented 120.69, 378.408, 378.409 FS. History-New 1-19-89, Formerly 16C-39.012, Repealed 2-16-12.