The Division of Waste Management is currently in rule development for Rule 62-787, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), regarding the procurement of pollution action response contracts for the Waste Cleanup Program. Public comments on this rule will be accepted until March 20, 2020.
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The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) Waste Cleanup Program conducted a statewide survey of fifteen (15) drycleaning facilities eligible for state funded cleanup. The purpose of this survey was to gather information regarding whether Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) s could be a contaminant of concern at these facilities. While PFAS are not typically used by the drycleaning industry; the potential may exist for PFAS to be a part of the waste stream resulting from the cleaning or laundering of fabrics at drycleaners.
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