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Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Proposed Modification of Conditions of Certification for Gainesville Renewable Energy Center (GREC) (B)
FDEP Proposed Agency Action. City Manager, discussion of staff memorandum regarding environmental review of draft GREC Petition for Modification (Mod A) of the Conditions of Certification. *ESTIMATED STAFF PRESENTATION 5 MINUTES*
Explanation
A proposed draft for modification of certification conditions has been circulated by FDEP to reviewing agencies to solicit questions or comments prior to issuance of Intent to Modify and Draft Final Order. The intent for modification was initiated by the Department to reflect rule updates, and to allow ash generated at the facility to be transported offsite for beneficial reuse at a facility properly permitted to receive such materials.
In response to communication from the FDEP Siting Coordination Office, GREC, LLC, is proposing a modification of conditions under Sections B.I.C. and B.I.D. of the Conditions of Certification (PA 09-55) issued December 15, 2010, that require GREC to comply with provisions of Chapter 62-702, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.). Chapter 62-702 F.A.C. was repealed by the FDEP in 2012 and thus the current citations in the Conditions to the repealed rule are proposed for deletion. Additionally, in 2013, the Florida Legislature created Section 403.7047, Florida Statutes, which supports the beneficial use of fossil fuel combustion products, including ash generated by electrical power plants. Conditions B.I.C and B.I.D, which relate to Solid Waste General and Fly Ash, respectively, currently require ash to be transported offsite for disposal in a permitted landfill. Fly ash generated by the facility may be used as a soil supplement, subject to conditions. The draft language of the modification deletes the rule reference, implements the new legislative policy, and includes clarifying language relating to disposal and/or reuse of ...
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