378.503 – Limestone reclamation performance standards.
378.503 Limestone reclamation performance standards.— (1) All reclamation activities shall be initiated at the earliest practicable time. (2) Reclamation activities shall be consistent with all applicable local government ordinances at least as stringent as the criteria and standards contained in this section. (3) Reclamation shall achieve the stormwater, drainage, wetlands, and other surface and ground water management requirements of […]
378.601 – Heavy minerals.
378.601 Heavy minerals.— (1)(a) Each operator who intends to mine or extract heavy minerals at a new mine shall receive approval of the department of a conceptual reclamation plan prior to undertaking mining or extraction. (b) New mine, for the purposes of this section, shall mean a mine where the operator begins the clearing of land for mining […]
378.701 – Fuller’s earth clay; notice of intent to mine required.
378.701 Fuller’s earth clay; notice of intent to mine required.— (1) No fuller’s earth clay operator may begin the process of resource extraction at a new mine without notifying the secretary of the intention to mine. (2) The operator’s notice of intent to mine shall include, but not be limited to: (a) Such maps and other supporting documents as […]
378.702 – Existing mines.
378.702 Existing mines.—On October 1, 1986, all operators of existing mines for fuller’s earth clay resource extraction shall meet the performance standards provided by s. 378.703 on all mines that increase the diameter of an existing mine. History.—s. 1, ch. 86-294.
378.703 – Fuller’s earth clay reclamation performance standards.
378.703 Fuller’s earth clay reclamation performance standards.— (1) All reclamation activities shall, to the extent feasible, be coordinated with resource extraction and in any event shall be initiated at the earliest practicable time. (2) Reclamation activities shall be consistent with all applicable local government ordinances at least as stringent as the criteria and standards contained in this section. […]
378.801 – Other resources; notice of intent to extract required.
378.801 Other resources; notice of intent to extract required.— (1) An operator may not begin the operation of a borrow pit, or the process of extracting clay, peat, gravel, sand, or any other solid substance of commercial value found in natural deposits or in the earth, except fuller’s earth clay, heavy minerals, limestone, or phosphate, which are […]
378.802 – Existing extraction locations.
378.802 Existing extraction locations.—After January 1, 1989, all operators of existing locations for the extraction of resources as described in s. 378.801 shall meet the performance standards provided by s. 378.803 for any new surface area disturbed at such locations. History.—s. 1, ch. 86-294; s. 1, ch. 89-88; s. 24, ch. 2021-188.
378.406 – Confidentiality of records; availability of information.
378.406 Confidentiality of records; availability of information.— (1)(a) Any information relating to prospecting, rock grades, or secret processes or methods of operation which may be required, ascertained, or discovered by inspection or investigation shall be exempt from the provisions of s. 119.07(1), shall not be disclosed in public hearings, and shall be kept confidential by any member, […]
378.803 – Other resources reclamation performance standards.
378.803 Other resources reclamation performance standards.— (1) Reclamation shall achieve the stormwater, drainage, wetlands, and other surface and groundwater requirements of the Department of Environmental Protection and the appropriate water management district. (2) The final slopes shall be at such an angle as to minimize the possibility of slides and shall not exceed the natural angle of repose […]
378.407 – Inspection.
378.407 Inspection.— (1)(a) Any duly authorized representative of the department may at any reasonable time enter and inspect, for the purpose of ascertaining the state of compliance with the law or rules of the department, any property, premises, or place, except a building which is used exclusively for a private residence, on which a reclamation operation is […]