Sec. 54-151. - Inspection requirements.
Sec. 54-152. - Modification and renewal.
Sec. 54-154. - Compliance with state and federal permits.
Secs. 54-155—54-174. - Reserved.
(a)
It shall be unlawful for any person to construct, operate, modify or expand any sludge disposal facility in the county without first having obtained a valid permit from the director unless exempt under section 54-147
(b)
It shall be unlawful for any person to dispose sludge in any collection system or sewage treatment plant without prior written authorization from the owner of the sewage treatment plant.
(c)
It shall be unlawful to mix different types of sludges (i.e., septage, grease trap residue, or portable toilet wastes) for disposal at the county "A" wastewater treatment plant.
(d)
It shall be unlawful to dispose of sludges from generators outside of unincorporated the county at the county "A" wastewater treatment plant.
(Ord. No. 87-79, § 10)
Persons who dispose of three cubic yards or less of composted or processed grade 1 or 2 sludge per month per label directions are exempt from the requirement of a permit. Total disposal shall be limited to six dry tons per acre per year.
(Ord. No. 87-79, § 11)
(a)
Application for a sludge disposal facility permit shall be made on forms provided by the director.
(b)
Application for disposal of grade 3 sludge must be accompanied by written approval from a department of environmental regulation permitted solid waste disposal facility.
(c)
A map or aerial photograph having a scale of at least one inch equals 600 feet of the proposed sludge disposal facility shall be provided with the permit application. A scaled drawing may also be required if the maps do not provide sufficient detail. Other site-specific information may be requested.
(d)
A notarized statement from the owner of the property stating approval for proposed activities for the duration of the permit shall be submitted with the application.
(Ord. No. 87-79, § 12)
(a)
Land disposal criteria. Sludge disposal facility requirements will be the same as those in Florida Administrative Code 17-7.500 through 17-7.580 as may be amended.
(b)
Reporting requirements. All permittees including applicators of processed domestic sludges which may be exempt from recording requirements of Florida Administrative Code 17-7.570 shall supply daily records to the director. These records will be due monthly by the 15th of each month for the preceding month's disposal activity on forms supplied by the director, and include those information items listed below:
(1)
Date of each sludge application;
(2)
Amount of sludge applied;
(3)
Source of sludge;
(4)
How the sludge was stabilized;
(5)
Weather conditions on the date of application;
(6)
Specific area of application;
(7)
Depth of water table;
(8)
Vegetation status at application site if different from permit application.
(c)
Other conditions. Other site-specific conditions may be placed on the permit by the director which may include soil, surface water and/or groundwater analysis. Monitoring wells may also be required to determine compliance with Florida Administrative Code 17-3.
(Ord. No. 87-79, § 13)
(a)
Permit holder. A permit required by this division shall be issued for a sludge disposal facility owned and/or operated to a person.
(b)
Issuance, denial. The director will in writing issue or deny the permit within 30 days of receipt of all required information.
(c)
Approval. A permit shall be issued to the applicant only if:
(1)
The applicant provides the director with reasonable assurance based on plans and other information that the construction expansion, modification or operation of the sludge disposal facility will conform to the requirements placed on sludge disposal facilities in Florida Administrative Code 17-7.540 through 17-7.580 and this division;
(2)
The sludge disposal facility does not conflict with this division, the comprehensive land use plan or land use regulations adopted pursuant thereto, nor does it conflict with existing zoning regulations.
(d)
Denial. If after review of the application and all the information the director determines that the construction, modification, expansion or operation of the proposed sludge disposal facility will not be in accord with this division, the comprehensive land use plan or land use regulations adopted pursuant thereto, or existing zoning regulations, or requirements in Florida Administrative Code 17-7, the director shall deny the permit.
(Ord. No. 87-79, § 14)
Sec. 54-151. - Inspection requirements.
As a condition for issuance of a permit, the director or his designee shall have the right to enter the sludge disposal facility upon reasonable notice for the purpose of determining compliance with this division, and permit conditions and Florida Administrative Code rules.
(Ord. No. 87-79, § 15)
Sec. 54-152. - Modification and renewal.
(a)
Modification. The disposal of a sludge from a generator not listed in the permit application will require a permit modification.
(b)
Request by permittee. The permittee shall submit a request for permit modification on forms supplied by the director and provide any additional information requested by the director.
(c)
Renewal. Permits will be effective for one year from the date of issuance and must be renewed. Application for renewal shall be made on forms provided by the director.
(Ord. No. 87-79, § 16)
All sludge disposal permit applications and annual renewals shall be charged a fee. The Board of County Commissioners shall establish, and adopt, by resolution, a schedule of fees for sludge disposal permits. The schedule of fees and the resolution establishing such fees shall be on file with the clerk to the board. The schedule of fees may be changed by resolution of the Board of County Commissioners.
(Ord. No. 87-79, § 17; Ord. No. 88-100, § 4)
Sec. 54-154. - Compliance with state and federal permits.
The issuance of a permit in accordance with the provisions of this division is not intended to preclude the right or authority of any other state or federal agency from requiring separate permits in accordance with rules and regulations of that agency. In a case where multiple permits are required, the most stringent stipulations and requirements of each permit shall govern the work permitted under this division.
(Ord. No. 87-79, § 21)