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Mining and Mitigation Program

Wetland Resource Permit Forms for Mines

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.

Peat

The Mining and Mitigation Program administers reclamation and environmental resource/stormwater management permit programs for mining operations in Florida, including peat.

Fuller's Earth

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 and environmental resource/stormwater management permit programs for fuller's earth mining operations in Florida. The reclamation plans and standards required for fuller’s earth mining are detailed in

Other Resources

The Mining and Mitigation Program administers reclamation and environmental resource/stormwater management 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 Part II of

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