Mining operations are subject to Environmental Resource Permitting (ERP) requirements unless they are specifically grandfathered. Projects associated with mining operations for phosphate or fuller’s earth that are located on land that was included in a conceptual reclamation plan or modification submitted prior to July 1, 1996, are grandfathered from the ERP rules pursuant to Section 373.414(15), Florida Statutes.
The Mining and Mitigation Program administers reclamation, environmental resource/stormwater management and federally-delegated dredge and fill (state of Florida 404) permit programs for mining operations in Florida, including peat.
There are two active and two inactive heavy minerals mines in Florida. The heavy minerals mines are between approximately 5,000 and 10,000 acres in size.
There are 10 fuller’s earth mines in Florida. The fuller’s earth mines in Florida range from approximately 100-200 acres in size. The Mining and Mitigation Program administers reclamation, environmental resource/stormwater management, and federally-delegated dredge and fill (state of Florida 404) permit programs for fuller's earth mining operations in Florida. The reclamation plans and standards required for fuller’s earth mining are detailed in
The Mining and Mitigation Program administers reclamation, environmental resource/stormwater management, and federally-delegated dredge and fill (State 404) permit programs for mining operations in Florida, including "other resources" such as gravel, sand, dirt, clay (other than fuller’s earth) and any other solid mineral resource. Reclamation standards for other resource mining or extraction are detailed in
The Mining and Mitigation Program administers reclamation, environmental resource/stormwater management, and federally-delegated dredge and fill (State 404) permit programs for mining operations in Florida, including limestone, shell and dolomite mines.
The Florida Mine Safety Program is operated by the Florida Public Safety Institute at Tallahassee Community College. It provides federally-mandated MSHA safety and health training throughout the state, as requested by mine operators and mining contractors. To schedule training, or for more information, please contact Karen Miller at 850-201-7689 or info@flminesafety.com.
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