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Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the FDEP Consent Order and implement the Pollution Prevention (P2) project. District2 - Zembower (Kim Ornberg, Environmental Services Director)
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Environmental Services - Solid Waste Management
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Authorized By:
Kim Ornberg, Environmental Services Director
Contact/Phone Number:
Oliver Bond/407-665-2253
Background:
Seminole County Environmental Services/Osceola Road Landfill was issued a Consent Order (CO) by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) as a result of a compliance inspection performed on September 16, 2022. The Solid Waste Compliance Coordinator at that time did not provide several of the records and documents that are required to be reviewed during a facility inspection and, as a result, the facility was found to be out of compliance. Subsequently, all required documents have been provided to FDEP and the landfill is currently in compliance with all permit conditions.
FDEP issued the Consent Order/Compliance Assistance Offer on March 6, 2024, which includes a Pollution Prevention (P2) project to reduce energy consumption (and electricity costs) by replacing conventional interior lighting at the Osceola Landfill administration building with energy efficient LED fixtures and lighting, in lieu of paying a fine. This project was identified and approved as a collaborative effort between FDEP and County staff. The cost of these upgrades is $9,582.00 and is estimated to pay for itself in two (2) years through the reduced energy consumption. (An administrative fee of $250 is still required to be paid to FDEP.)
Requested Action:
Staff requests the Board approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the FDEP Consent Order and implement the Pollution Prevention (P2) project.