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2022 Annual Report: Clay Disposal in Hillsborough County

Original title: A Report from Public Utilities Department Environmental Services Division regarding Resolution R18-129 2022 Annual Report for Hillsborough County DRI#263 Clay Settling Area Utilization for Hardee County Waste Clay Disposal Analysis Accept Resolution R18-129 2022 Annual Report for the Hillsborough County DRI #263 Clay Settling Area Utilization for Hardee County Waste Clay Disposal Analysis. Resolution R18-129 provides that certain designated clay settling areas within Hillsborough County may accept clays mined by Mosaic within Hardee County until such time that as the clay settling areas are utilized to their full design capacity, and before November 14, 2023 unless expressly extended. Resolution R18-129 requires annual reporting to monitor compliance.

Record date · February 7, 2023

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What This Bill Does

The Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners accepted the 2022 annual report regarding the use of local s for waste clay disposal from mining operations in Hardee County. This report monitors compliance with Resolution R18-129, which governs the capacity and timeline for these disposal activities.

Why it matters

This report confirms the ongoing status of waste clay disposal operations that are permitted to continue in Hillsborough County until reaching full capacity or until the November 14, 2023 deadline.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Mosaic

The company is authorized to dispose of waste clay mined in Hardee County into Hillsborough County settling areas under the terms of Resolution R18-129.

Directly affected

Hillsborough County residents

Residents are affected by the ongoing use of local land for the disposal of industrial waste clay from external mining operations.

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 allows waste clay from Hardee County mining operations to be disposed of in Hillsborough County.
When does the authorization for this clay disposal end?
The authorization ends when the settling areas reach full capacity or on November 14, 2023, whichever comes first, unless an extension is granted.

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Fixed-term disposal authorization

The disposal agreement is strictly time-bound to November 2023, indicating a clear sunset provision for these industrial activities.

Connected Entities

Resolution R18-129, Hardee County, Hillsborough County and 2 more

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