§ 10-64. Hazardous waste permitting.

(a)

Florida Administrative Code rules 17-730.200(1), (2), (3), (4), and (7), as amended June 28, 1988; 17-730.210(1) and (2)(a), (b), and (c), as amended September 23, 1987; 17-730.220, as amended December 12, 1988, except that hearings will be provided by section 10-67; 17-730.240(1) and (3), as amended September 23, 1987; 17-730.250, as amended December 12, 1988; 17-730.260, as amended June 28, 1988; 17-730.280, as amended June 28, 1988; 17-730.290, as amended September 23, 1987; and 17-730.300, as amended June 28, 1988, are hereby adopted by reference as if fully set forth in this article.

(b)

No permit shall be transferred for more than the actual costs of obtaining the permit by the initial applicant, as adjusted for inflation.

(c)

Applicants for construction and operation permits must provide reasonable assurances of the following:

(1)

That not less than 85 percent of the hazardous waste stored, treated or disposed at the proposed facility shall be generated within comprehensive planning district 1. Records indicating the origin of hazardous waste stored, treated, or disposed will be maintained and be available for the department's inspection to demonstrate compliance with this requirement.

(2)

That affirmative reasonable assurances have been given to the department that the construction, operation and/or closure of the proposed facility will be consistent with the provisions of this article, with applicable local comprehensive plans and will not, as a result of the proposed siting of the facility:

a.

Have an adverse environmental impact on air and water quality at the site and surrounding area;

b.

Have negative environmental impact on terrestrial and aquatic plant and animal life, with special emphasis on endangered or threatened species;

c.

Have a negative environmental impact on public lands and submerged lands;

d.

Have a negative impact due to local soil and foundation conditions;

e.

Have a negative impact on known archaeological sites and historic preservation areas;

f.

Have a negative impact on suitable present and projected water supplies;

g.

Have a negative impact on navigable water and other transportation systems; and

h.

Have a negative impact on surrounding land uses.

The department may require that the applicant provide a bond or other financial security in an amount deemed sufficient by the department to guarantee that closure of the proposed facility shall be in compliance with all applicable regulations.

(Ord. No. 90-59, § XIV, 11-19-90)