Description: Contamination Locator Map (CLM) is an online tool that allows users to locate waste cleanup sites near their homes, neighborhoods, businesses or any identified location on a Florida map. CLM provides users with real-time information online, but takes it a step further by allowing users to subscribe to receive e-mail updates when the site they're interested in reaches milestones in the cleanup process, such as the completion of a site assessment or approval of the site's remediation action plan. Included in the resulting information for each site is the facility identification number, which allows users to access further information using another of DEP's online tools, OCULUS, the web-based management system that will allow users access to documents associated with the cleanup sites.
Description: Florida National Priority List (Superfund) Sites. Years ago there was less understanding of how dumping or improper management of chemical wastes might adversely affect public health and the environment. The result of such practices was that hazardous substances contaminated thousands of properties across the nation. Congress passed legislation in 1980 that established the Superfund Program in order to locate, investigate and cleanup these sites. The federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) administers the Superfund Program in cooperation with the individual States and tribal governments.
The Hazard Ranking System (HRS) is the principal mechanism that EPA uses to evaluate sites for the National Priorities List (NPL). It is a numerically based screening system that uses information from initial, limited investigations "the preliminary assessment and the site inspection" to assess the potential of sites to pose a threat to human health or the environment. Sites are listed on the NPL upon completion of Hazard Ranking System screening, public solicitation of comments about the proposed site, and after all comments have been addressed. The responsible parties may clean up the Superfund site under an agreement with EPA; or, EPA may clean up the site under a cost-share agreement using federal and state funds. Complete information on the federal Superfund Program and individual Florida Superfund sites is available on the EPA Superfund Sites Website.
Description: Statewide coverage of Site Investigation Section (SIS) sites. Site Investigation is a Section within the Bureau of Waste Cleanup, Division of Waste Management. SIS provides technical support to FDEP District Waste Cleanup Programs and conducts contamination assessments throughout the state.
Description: The State-Funded cleanup program is designed to address sites where there are no viable responsible parties; the site poses an imminent hazard; and, the site does not qualify for Superfund or is a low priority for EPA. Remediation efforts are triggered when a Florida Dept. of Environmental Protection District Office requests adoption of a site for state-funded cleanup. Funding for these remedial efforts comes from the Water Quality Assurance Trust Fund. Remedial activity may include contamination assessments, risk assessments, feasibility studies, design and construction of treatment systems, operation and maintenance of the installed treatment systems, and removal of contaminated media when necessary.
Name: State-Owned Lands Cleanup Program (SOLCP) Sites
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Description: The State-Owned Lands Cleanup Program (SOLCP) was created by the legislature in 2001 as a mechanism to identify and reduce the state's possible risk and liability associated with potentially contaminated sites on state-owned property. The legislature recognized the need for such a program in the 1990s when it became evident that many state agencies occupied properties with known or suspected contamination. The problem created a resource allocation dilemma, oftentimes resulting in the diversion of funds away from the affected agency's core mission. The legislature's solution was to create and fund a program capable of addressing the environmental concerns of any state agency. Since its inception, SOLCP has been administered by the DEP within the Division of Waste Management's Site Investigation Section. Funding is provided through the Inland Protection Trust Fund and varies considerably. Participation in SOLCP is voluntary and offered to all state agencies.
Description: <DIV STYLE="text-align:Left;"><DIV><DIV><P><SPAN>ERIC (Environmental Restoration Integrated Cleanup) is a single database for tracking all of the contaminated site cleanup activities in the Division of Waste Management (DWM). It was developed to bring together 11 different data systems to a single location that would allow tracking of a contaminated site throughout the course of cleanup regardless of which program area took the lead.</SPAN></P></DIV></DIV></DIV>
Copyright Text: FDEP and Division of Waste Management Coordinator Christopher A. Williams
Description: <DIV STYLE="text-align:Left;"><DIV><DIV><P><SPAN>The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is committed to the protection of the groundwater resources of the state and the public health and safety of our residents. As part of these efforts, DEP’s Division of Waste Management routinely investigates sites where there is known or suspected soil and groundwater contamination statewide.</SPAN></P><P><SPAN>The Division of Waste Management has begun investigations to determine potential sources and environmental impacts related to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). PFAS are a large class of complex man-made chemicals that have been used in a wide range of consumer and industrial products. Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) are part of the larger group of PFAS chemicals. While no longer manufactured in the United States, PFOA and PFOS were extensively used and manufactured since the 1940’s. Common uses of PFAS included, stain and water repellents used in textile manufacturing, paper products, food packaging, and cookware. PFAS has also been used in numerous industrial processes, and in the formulation of fire suppressant foams. </SPAN></P><P><SPAN>PFAS are stable chemicals that do not naturally degrade. When released to the environment, PFAS can cause contamination to soil, groundwater, and surface water and these impacts may pose a risk to public health and the environment.</SPAN></P><P><SPAN>DEP will continue its efforts to investigate and understand PFAS in the environment and the ecological and human health risks associated with PFAS contamination. This web page will be dedicated to making PFAS information readily available and accessible to the public regarding DEP’s efforts. DEP is committed to providing timely information to the public regarding these efforts.</SPAN></P><P><SPAN>The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is committed to the protection of the groundwater resources of the state and the public health and safety of our residents. As part of these efforts, DEP’s Division of Waste Management routinely investigates sites where there is known or suspected soil and groundwater contamination statewide.</SPAN></P><P><SPAN>The Division of Waste Management has begun investigations to determine potential sources and environmental impacts related to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). PFAS are a large class of complex man-made chemicals that have been used in a wide range of consumer and industrial products. Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) are part of the larger group of PFAS chemicals. While no longer manufactured in the United States, PFOA and PFOS were extensively used and manufactured since the 1940’s. Common uses of PFAS included, stain and water repellents used in textile manufacturing, paper products, food packaging, and cookware. PFAS has also been used in numerous industrial processes, and in the formulation of fire suppressant foams.</SPAN></P><P><SPAN>PFAS are stable chemicals that do not naturally degrade. When released to the environment, PFAS can cause contamination to soil, groundwater, and surface water and these impacts may pose a risk to public health and the environment.</SPAN></P><P><SPAN>DEP will continue its efforts to investigate and understand PFAS in the environment and the ecological and human health risks associated with PFAS contamination. This web page will be dedicated to making PFAS information readily available and accessible to the public regarding DEP’s efforts. DEP is committed to providing timely information to the public regarding these efforts.</SPAN></P><P><SPAN /></P></DIV></DIV></DIV>
Copyright Text: Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Waste Management