Acceptance of 2023-2024 Big Four 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 DRI 80 Big Four Mine. Accept the 2023-2024 Annual Report of Operations for Big Four 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.

June 10, 2025

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The Frame

What this does

This action confirms that the Big Four Mine has met the mandatory annual reporting requirements for phosphate mining operations in Hillsborough County for the 2023-2024 period.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Big Four Mine

The mine is the permittee required to submit annual operational and reclamation data to the county.

Hillsborough County residents

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

What changed

Last recorded activity June 10, 2025.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners has accepted the annual operations and compliance report for the Big Four Mine (). This report summarizes the mine's past activities and planned future operations as required by local land development codes.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of the Annual Report of Operations for the Big Four Mine?

It provides a summary of the mine's past mining and and identifies planned activities for the following year to ensure compliance with county codes.

Is this report required by law?

Yes, Section 8.02.09 of the Hillsborough County Land Development Code requires s to submit this report annually.

Why It Matters

This action confirms that the Big Four Mine has met the mandatory annual reporting requirements for phosphate mining operations in Hillsborough County for the 2023-2024 period.