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Fertilizer Use and Landscape Management
I. Current News
The Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) began a public hearing on the proposed Fertilizer Use and Landscape Management Rule (Chapter 1-15) on June 10, 2010. The hearing was conducted in part and then continued to Thursday, July 15, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. in the BOCC Boardroom, County Center, 2nd floor, 601 E. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, Florida. The Commissioners have already heard public comment, thus Commission discussion, questions to staff, and a rulemaking vote should occur. For further information call (813) 627-2600 ext. 1058.
Fertilizer
Memorandum to Commissioners - July 9, 2010
See the attached
Technical Support Document for the EPC’s Proposed Local
Fertilizer Rule – May 7, 2010
View comments/resolutions regarding the Fertilizer Use
and Landscape Management Rule:
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FDEP - Florida
Department of Environmental Protection
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FDACS - Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
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UF-IFAS - University
of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Services
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Plant City
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Tampa
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Hillsborough River Interlocal Planning Board
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AEDC - Agriculture
Economic Development Council
View
Proposed Fertilizer Rule
View
redlined version of the Proposed Fertilizer Rule
(redlined version reflects
changes since rule was last posted on May 20th)
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Environmental Protection Commission
of
Hillsborough
County
Ch 1-15, Fertilizer Use and Landscape
Management Rule
PURPOSE:
To take public comment and consider adoption of the
proposed Fertilizer Use and Landscape Management
Rule, Ch. 1-15, Rules of the Environmental
Protection Commission (EPC).
SUMMARY:
The EPC will consider the adoption of a new rule,
Chapter 1-15 which will address, through
regulation, the
adverse impacts to Hillsborough County waters
caused by excessive nutrients resulting from
improper landscape maintenance practices and the
incorrect or unnecessary application of
fertilizers containing nitrogen and/or
phosphorous.
SPECIFIC LEGAL
AUTHORITY UNDER WHICH THE ADOPTION IS AUTHORIZED
AND THE LAW BEING IMPLEMENTED, INTERPRETED OR
MADE SPECIFIC:
Chapter 84-446, Laws of Florida, as amended and
section 403.9337, Florida Statutes.
COPIES
may be obtained by calling the Legal Dept. at (813)
627-2600 or at
www.epchc.org
NOTE:
Administrative appeals of rule amendments shall
be pursuant to the Administrative Procedures
Rule, Ch. 1-2 (Part VIII), Rules of the EPC.
The public hearing will be held:
DATE:
Thursday, June 10, 2010
TIME: 9:00am
PLACE: BOCC Boardroom
County
Center – 2nd Floor
601 E. Kennedy, Blvd.,
Tampa, Florida
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Notice of
Rulemaking Workshops
Proposed
Rule – Fertilizer Use and Landscape Management, Chapter 1-15,
Rules of
the EPC
The 2009 Florida Legislative Session passed
SB 494 which
mandates that local governments with nutrient impaired waterways pass
fertilizer regulations to assist in improving water quality.
On
December 9, 2009, the EPC Board held a public workshop regarding
fertilizers. On
December 17, 2009, the EPC Board directed EPC staff to begin the
fertilizer rulemaking process and to conduct staff-level public rulemaking
workshops. The EPC staff was
instructed to develop a rule that included two options:
the Tampa Bay Estuary Program/Pinellas County approach and Orange
County approach. The EPC will
hold three informal workshops to take comment on the proposed draft
Fertilizer Use and Landscape Management rule language.
The proposed EPC rule contains regulations on proper fertilizer use and
landscape maintenance practices.
At each workshop the rule language may change as comments are
received and incorporated into the rule.
If the proposed rule is adopted, it would apply County-wide to
unincorporated Hillsborough County and the three municipalities.
The workshops are scheduled to take place on the following dates:
Tuesday,
March 2, 2010
2:00-4:00 p.m.
Children’s Board of Hillsborough County
1002 East Palm Avenue (Ybor City)
Tampa, Florida
6:00-8:00 p.m.
Environmental Protection Commission
Roger P. Stewart Center
3629 Queen Palm Drive (Sabal Park)
Tampa, Florida
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
6:00-8:00 p.m.
Environmental Protection Commission
Roger P. Stewart Center
3629 Queen Palm Drive (Sabal Park)
Tampa, Florida
The proposed rule is available for review online.
Copies can be requested by calling (813) 627-2600 x 1054.
Please submit written comments via U.S. Mail to Tom Ash,
Environmental Protection Commission, 3629 Queen Palm Drive, Tampa, FL 33619
or via e-mail at
ash@epchc.org
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