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Approval of 2022 Annual Report for Clay Disposal (Resolution R18-129)

Original title: 2023-0035: Hillsborough County Clay Disposal Resolution

Record date · February 8, 2023

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What This Bill Does

Hillsborough County has accepted the 2022 annual report regarding the disposal of waste clay from Hardee County mining operations. This report monitors the use of designated s in Hillsborough County as authorized by Resolution R18-129.

Why it matters

This action confirms compliance with a resolution that allows waste clay from Hardee County mining operations to be deposited in Hillsborough County settling areas until they reach capacity or until November 14, 2023.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Mosaic

The company is authorized to dispose of waste clay mined in Hardee County within designated Hillsborough County settling areas.

Directly affected

Hillsborough County residents

Residents are affected by the ongoing use of local land for the disposal of industrial waste clay from outside the county.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this report?
The report monitors compliance with Resolution R18-129, which governs the disposal of waste clay from Hardee County mining operations into Hillsborough County settling areas.
How long can waste clay be disposed of in these areas?
Disposal is permitted until the settling areas reach their full design capacity or until November 14, 2023, unless the deadline is extended.

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Discoveries

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Expiration of Disposal Authority

The authorization for waste clay disposal has a hard deadline of November 14, 2023, suggesting a potential future legislative action to extend or terminate the agreement.

Connected Entities

November 14, 2023, Hardee County, Hillsborough County and 3 more
dateNovember 14, 2023“Expiration date of the resolution”Map →
locationHardee County“Source of the clay”Map →
locationHillsborough County“Recipient of the clay disposal”Map →
OrganizationMosaic“Mines the clay”Map →
bill numberDRI#263“Designated area for disposal”Map →
OrganizationPublic Utilities Department Environmental Services Division“Department responsible for the report”Map →

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  • Controversy20
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