DERM's Pollution Remediation Section regulates all phases of pollution clean-up (remediation) projects. Information about clean-up target levels can be found in our Trends & Standards Section.
Remediation projects may generally be classified according to the source of the contamination and special programs available to certain sites:
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Brownfields
Brownfields are industrial or commercial properties that have been abandoned or under utilized as a result of hazardous substance contamination. While these properties have an enormous potential for economic development, they have failed to attract the private market because of the liability associated with the brownfields and the potential cost involved in the cleanup. While the developer’s fear of liability may be allayed through their participation in the Voluntary Cleanup Program (VCP), site acquisition, cleanup and redevelopment may still be delayed because of the financial shortfalls. Obtaining funds to support expensive cleanups is a challenge as contamination often scares away traditional funding sources; the Brownfields program helps investors and developers face this challenge successfully.
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All others (as defined by Chapter 24)
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Site Assessments
If it is suspected that contamination exists at a site, then the first step is generally to determine the extent of that contamination, if any, by conducting a site assessment.
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Active Remediation
If it has been determined that contamination does exist and remediation is necessary then active remediation may begin once a plan of action has been approved.
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Approved Innovative Technologies
In addition to "traditional" methods of remediation there are sometimes emerging technologies. FDEP's List of Approved Innovative Technologies can be found at Innovative Petroleum Remediation Technologies
Document submittals (with the appropriate fee) are to be addressed to:
Wilbur Mayorga, P.E., Section Chief
Pollution Control Division
701 NW 1st Court, Suite 800
Miami, FL 33136
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