Onsite Sewage Program News & Rulemaking Information

Onsite Sewage Program News

Private Providers of OSTDS Inspections

Starting July 1, 2022, owners or contractors with owner authorization have the option to hire a private provider to perform inspections of onsite sewage treatment and disposal systems (OSTDS). The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is in the rule development process as directed by Chapter 2022-105, Laws of Florida. Further details can be seen on our Private Providers of OSTDS Inspections page.

Chapter 62-6.001, F.A.C., Ratification Update

Amendments to Chapter 62-6.001, F.A.C., incorporate more stringent permitting requirements for onsite sewage treatment and disposal systems (OSTDS) in areas where the Department of Environmental Protection has adopted an OSTDS remediation plan as part of a basin management action plan. These amendments require ratification because the rule exceeds specified thresholds for likely adverse impact or increase in regulatory costs, etc.

• 2023 Legislative Session SB 7002: Ratification of Rules of the Department of Environmental Protection
• Committee on Environment and Natural Resources background information (PowerPoint summary on pages 4-11; Statement of Estimated Regulatory Cost on pages 30-44)
• Notice of Proposed Rule for 62-6.001 F.A.C.
• Public Comment Summary Apr. 01, 2022 Notice of Proposed Rule for 62-6.001, F.A.C.

Updated Rule Effective June 21, 2022

On June 21, 2022, several sections of Chapter 62-6, F.A.C. were updated and are now effective.

• Onsite Sewage Program Rule Updates June 2022 PowerPoint
• Notice of Proposed Rule for 62-6.004, .005, .009, .010, .0101, .012, .013, .014 and .025 F.A.C.
• Public Comment Summary Apr. 01, 2022 Notice of Proposed Rule for 62-6.004, .005, .009, .010, .0101, .012, .013, .014 and .025 F.A.C.

How to Get Involved

• Sign up to receive rulemaking updates on 62-6, Florida Administrative Code
• Send questions and ideas to OSTDS_Feedback@FloridaDEP.gov