Public Rulemaking Workshop For Chapter 62-788, F.a.c.

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is hosting a rule development workshop to which all persons are invited. This rule development workshop will allow DEP to discuss and receive public comments on proposed amendments to Chapter 62-788, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), which implement the statutory revisions to the Brownfields Redevelopment Act made during the previous legislative session and enacted by Chapter 2025-116, Laws of Florida. DEP further proposes amendments to existing rule language unaffected by the revisions to the Brownfields Redevelopment Act to clarify rule language and provide consistency during the tax credit application submittal and review process. The Notice of Rule Development for Chapter 62-788, F.A.C., was published in the Florida Administrative Register on July 30, 2025, Volume 51, Number 147.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting Courtney Johnstone, Government Analyst II, Division of Waste Management, by U.S. mail at 2600 Blair Stone Road, MS #4535, Tallahassee, FL 32399, by email at Courtney.Johnstone@FloridaDEPP.gov or via phone at 850-245-8998.

The agenda, draft rule amendments, and draft forms will be made publicly available at least seven days prior to the workshop date on the Department's website at: https://floridadep.gov/waste/waste-cleanup/content/chapter-62-788-fac-v…, or by contacting Courtney Johnstone.

Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, handicap or marital status. Persons who require special accommodations under the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) or persons who require translation services (free of charge) are asked to contact DEP's Limited English Proficiency Coordinator at 850-245-2118 or LEP@FloridaDEP.gov at least ten (10) days before the meeting. If you have a hearing or speech impairment, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 800-955-8771 (TDD) or 800-955-8770 (voice).