1366 RAI Response 101615 (1)
Submitted by Beason_S on January 26, 2017 - 12:08pm
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An application was received by the department on July 8, 2015, from Kanter Real Estate LLC to drill an exploratory oil and gas well in Broward County.
The department issued a Request for Additional Information on Aug. 6, 2015.
The department's Solid Waste Program sets guidelines for management of solid waste in the state. Regulations cover landfills, construction and demolition debris disposal facilities, waste-to-energy ash, solid waste beneficial use, compost, yard waste, waste tires and financial assurance. The Solid Waste Program also provides guidance and assistance regarding conflict resolution to promote statewide consistency in the implementation of solid waste rules.
The Hazardous Waste Program issues permits to facilities that treat, store or dispose of hazardous waste.
DEP is responsible for implementing the hazardous waste regulatory portion of the federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act in lieu of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency throughout Florida.
In 2015, Florida recycled 13.8 million tons of municipal solid waste, helping to increase the statewide overall recycling rate to 54 percent. In order for Florida to reach 75 percent recycling by 2020, a goal established by the Florida Legislature in 2008, the department is urging all sectors, especially the commercial sector, to actively increase recycling efforts.
How does recycling protect the environment?
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