DEP Links
- School Chemical Cleanout
Campaign (SC3)
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The Florida Department of Environmental Protection, in partnership with the Florida Department of Education, is coordinating a school science laboratory cleanout endeavor as part of the federal Environmental Protection Agency’s School Chemical Cleanout Campaign, or SC3 Program.
- Mercury Program
Mercury is used in many everyday products like fluorescent lamps,
thermometers, thermostats, blood pressure manometers and pleasure
boat bilge pump float switches. Some of these products have an
environmental benefit. For example, fluorescent lamps use less
energy than traditional incandescent lamps. Unless they are
recycled or otherwise disposed of properly, however, the mercury
from these discarded products can contaminate the air, surface
water and ground water. Mercury contamination in Florida is most
evident from the fish consumption advisories due to high mercury
levels in certain fish in a number of Florida lakes and in the
Everglades. The Florida DEP has responded to this mercury
contamination with research to better understand the problem and
its causes and with environmental controls to reduce the potential
for mercury to enter the environment.
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Pollution Prevention (P2)
Program
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" is as true for
environmental protection as it is for personal health. Managing
pollution can be costly. A better solution exists. Pollution
Prevention (P2) offers a cost-effective way to prevent, reduce,
reuse or recycle waste, and conserve natural resources. Find out
how P2 can benefit your company or community.
- Used Oil Program
In 1984 the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
implemented a used oil management program under Sections 403.75
through 403.769, Florida Statutes. Florida’s Used Oil Recycling
Program has grown to become one of the most successful in the
United States and has received national recognition.
- Petroleum Storage Tank
Regulation Program
This section is responsible for implementing the state's above-
and below-ground storage tank regulation program. The section
manages rule development and provides technical assistance and
training to the district offices and local governments in all
aspects of storage tank regulation. It administers a registration
fee program for storage tanks and dry cleaners. The section
contracts with local governments to conduct compliance inspections
and enforcement activities. The section is also responsible for
determining eligibility, scoring, and ranking of sites that apply
for state funded petroleum contamination cleanup assistance.
- Drycleaning Solvent
Cleanup Program
The Florida Legislature has established a state-funded program to
cleanup properties that are contaminated as a result of the
operations of a drycleaning facility or wholesale supply facility
(Chapter 376, Florida Statutes). The program is administered by
the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (Department).
The statute was sponsored by the drycleaning industry to address
environmental, economic, and liability issues resulting from
drycleaning solvent contamination. The program limits the
liability of the owner, operator and real property owner of
drycleaning or wholesale supply facilities for cleanup of
drycleaning solvent contamination if the parties meet the
conditions stated in the law.
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Small Business Assistance Program
The Small Business Assistance Program (SBAP) is an integral part
of the Office of Air Programs, Communication and Outreach. The
Program was established by Title V of the Clean Air Act Amendments
of 1990. The SBAP provides technical and regulatory assistance to
small businesses.
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Industrial Wastewater Pre-treatment Program
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection, in its role as
approval authority, oversees the development and implementation of
local pretreatment programs in the state. These local pretreatment
programs are developed and implemented in accordance with Chapter
62-625, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), § 403.0885, Florida
Statutes (F.S.), and the Clean Water Act (33 United States Code, §
1251 et seq.).
- Lead in Shooting Ranges
Florida depends on groundwater for its drinking water supply, and
on surface water for the outdoor recreation industry. High
rainfall and acidic conditions, typical in Florida, cause lead to
be more mobile in the environment. Therefore, proper management of
outdoor shooting ranges is especially important in the Sunshine
State.
- Compliance Assistance for Auto Repair (CAAR)
The CAAR program
is designed to improve environmental compliance at automotive repair shops. The program has a number of resources, including a workbook and self-audit checklist to help a shop manager evaluate the shop’s compliance with environmental regulations.
- Compliance Assistance for Automotive Recyclers
Automotive recyclers play a valuable role by rebuilding, recovering, and reselling usable parts, and recycling materials that cannot be reused in their present form. Vehicle recyclers can improve the quality of our environment through good waste management practices. This link contains a self-audit workbook and checklist along with other valuable resources to assist automotive recyclers to protect the environment and to maintain compliance with environmental regulations.
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