OSTDS Variance Review and Advisory Committee Meeting

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announces a monthly meeting of the Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal System (OSTDS) Variance Review and Advisory Committee to which all persons are invited. During this meeting, the committee will examine applications for variance from the requirements of Chapter 62-6, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), "Standards for Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal Systems," pursuant to section 381.0065(3)(d), Florida Statutes (F.S.). All committee meetings are conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams. Please note that these meetings are recorded by DEP.

• Register to attend the meeting (on your computer or mobile phone).
• Learn more about the committee and the variance process on the DEP Onsite Sewage Program's Variances webpage.

Section 286.0105, F.S., provides that if a person decides to appeal any decision made by DEP with respect to any matter considered at one of these meetings, they will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purposes, they may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is based. 

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 Americans 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 at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or 800-955-8770 (voice).

For more information on OSTDS Variance Review and Advisory Committee meetings, please contact Herb Johnson as listed below or via U.S. mail at 2600 Blair Stone Road, MS 3596, Tallahassee, FL, 32399.