Approval of 2022-2023 Phosphate Mine Annual Reports

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, DRI 80 Big Four Mine, and DRI 263 Consolidated Mines. Accept the 2022-2023 Annual Report of Operations for Hopewell Mine, DRI 80 Big Four Mine, and DRI 263 Consolidated Mines. 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 · May 7, 2024

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What This Bill Does

The Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners has officially accepted the 2022-2023 annual operational reports for three local phosphate mining sites. These reports are required by county code to document past mining and activities alongside future operational plans.

Why it matters

This action confirms that the Hopewell Mine, Big Four Mine, and Consolidated Mines have met the mandatory annual reporting requirements for their phosphate mining permits, ensuring continued regulatory oversight of their operations and land efforts.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Hopewell Mine

The mine is required to comply with annual reporting standards for its operations and reclamation activities.

Directly affected

DRI 80 Big Four Mine

The mine is required to comply with annual reporting standards for its operations and reclamation activities.

Directly affected

DRI 263 Consolidated Mines

The mine is required to comply with annual reporting standards for its operations and reclamation activities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of these annual reports?

The reports provide the county with a summary of mining and land activities that occurred over the past year and outline the mining company's plans for the following year.

Are these mines required to submit these reports every year?

Yes, under Section 8.02.09 of the Hillsborough County Land Development Code, phosphate mining s must submit an Annual Report of Operations.

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Standardized Compliance Reporting

The document highlights the consistent application of Section 8.02.09 of the Land Development Code to multiple major mining operations simultaneously.

Hopewell Mine DRI 80 Big Four Mine DRI 263 Consolidated Mines

Connected Entities

Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners, Hillsborough County Public Utilities Department Environmental Services Division, Hopewell Mine and 2 more

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