Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 62-673.220 - Applicability

(1) The provisions of this chapter apply to new phosphogypsum stack systems or lateral expansions of existing phosphogypsum stack systems for which a complete permit application or request for modification of an existing permit is submitted after 3-25-93.

(a) Except for incidental deposits of phosphogypsum entrained in the process wastewater, placement of phosphogypsum outside the phosphogypsum stack footprint is considered a lateral expansion of the phosphogypsum stack system. The footprint is defined as the outside edge of the starter dikes used to contain the placement of phosphogypsum in the stack.

(b) Storage or containment of process wastewater outside the footprint of the phosphogypsum stack, cooling ponds, surge ponds, or perimeter drainage conveyances existing on 3-25-93 is considered a lateral expansion of the phosphogypsum stack system. The footprint is defined as the outside edge of the dams, dikes or ditches used to store or contain process wastewater.

(2) Rule 62-673.500, F.A.C., shall also apply to existing active facilities after 3-25-93 at the time of permit renewal, or upon issuance of a temporary operating permit.

(3) Rules 62-673.600 -.650, F.A.C., apply to all phosphogypsum stack systems, whether planned, active, or inactive as described in subsection 62-673.600(1), F.A.C.

(4) Lateral expansions of phosphogypsum stack systems are considered existing installations as defined in Chapter 62-522, F.A.C.

(5) Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (1)(a), of this rule, placement of phosphogypsum into an existing process wastewater area located adjacent to and extending to no more than 350 feet from the edge of the footprint of an existing phosphogypsum stack is not considered a lateral expansion if:

(a) By [3-25-93 + 3 months], the owner or operator of the phosphogypsum stack system submits to the Department an application for a construction permit for the additional placement area which demonstrates that such placement will not result in a violation of applicable Department ground water standards or criteria;

(b) By [3-25-93 + 3 months], the owner or operator of the phosphogypsum stack system submits to the Department an application, which includes detailed design features, for a permit to construct a new lined cooling pond which meets the design requirements of Rule 62-673.400, F.A.C., and this cooling pond is constructed within two years of the issuance of the construction permit; and

(c) No phosphogypsum is placed in any unlined area after [3-25-93 + 8 years].

Notes

Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 62-673.220

Rulemaking Authority 403.061, 403.4154, 403.704 FS. Law Implemented 403.4154, 403.707 FS.

New 3-25-93, Formerly 17-673.220.

New 3-25-93, Formerly 17-673.220.