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Approval of Hopewell Mine Annual Operations Report

Original title: A report from Public Utilities Department Environmental Services Division regarding 2022-2023 Annual Report of Operations and Staff Review of Compliance for Hopewell Mine. Accept the 2023-2024 Annual Report of Operations for Hopewell Mine. Pursuant to Section 8.02.09 of the Hillsborough County Land Development Code a phosphate mining permittee is required to submit an Annual Report of Operations containing a general summary of mining operations and reclamation activities the preceding reporting year and identify expected activities for the subsequent reporting year.

Record date · June 10, 2025

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What This Bill Does

The Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners has accepted the 2023-2024 Annual Report of Operations for the Hopewell Mine. This report is a mandatory filing that summarizes the mine's past activities and outlines planned operations for the coming year.

Why it matters

This action fulfills a regulatory requirement for the Hopewell Mine to remain in compliance with Hillsborough County land development codes regarding phosphate mining operations and land .

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Hopewell Mine

The mine is required to submit annual documentation of its operations and reclamation efforts to maintain compliance.

Indirectly affected

Hillsborough County residents

Residents are affected by the ongoing oversight of mining and land reclamation activities within the county.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of the Annual Report of Operations?
It provides a summary of the mine's past mining and activities and outlines what the mine plans to do in the upcoming year.
Is this report mandatory?
Yes, Section 8.02.09 of the Hillsborough County Land Development Code requires phosphate mining s to submit this report annually.

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Routine Regulatory Compliance

The document highlights the standard administrative cycle for monitoring phosphate mining in Hillsborough County.

Connected Entities

Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners, Hopewell Mine, Section 8.02.09 of the Hillsborough County Land Development Code and 3 more
OrganizationHopewell Mine“The subject of the annual operations report.”Map →
locationHillsborough County“The jurisdiction overseeing the mining permit and land development code.”Map →

Sources

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