fl-31200552: 62-297.310 — The purpose of this Notice of Proposed Rule is to revise four rules under Chapter 62-297, F.A.C. (“Stationary Sources – Emissions...

31200552, 62-297.310 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register - FAC, FAR, eRulemaking Home About Us Contact Us Help Florida Department of State and Division of Library and Information Services Home Advanced Search MyFLRules Rules Open for Comments Notice: 31200552 Notice of Proposed Rule Department: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Chapter: STATIONARY SOURCES - EMISSIONS MONITORING Overview RULE: 62-297.310   General Emissions Test Requirements 62-297.320   Standards for Persons Engaged in Visible Emissions Observations 62-297.440   Supplementary Test Procedures 62-297.450   EPA VOC Capture Efficiency Test Procedures PURPOSE: The purpose of this Notice of Proposed Rule is to revise four rules under Chapter 62-297, F.A.C. (“Stationary Sources – Emissions Monitoring”): 62-297.310 (“General Emissions Test Requirements”); 62-297.320 (“Standards for Persons Engaged in Visible Emissions Observations”); 62-297.440 (“Supplementary Test Procedures”); and 62-297.450 (“EPA VOC Capture Efficiency Test Procedures”). Revisions to Rules 62-297.310, 62-297.320, 62-297.440 and 62-297.450, F.A.C., will include updates to multiple EPA Guidance reference materials previously adopted by reference to include electronic links to reference materials, updates to language in reference to copyrighted American Petroleum Institute (API) standards, which are currently referenced in the Rule 62-297.440, F.A.C., and conforming revisions for adoption by reference rule language consistent with Florida Department of State requirements, together with other corrective and clarifying amendments, as needed.

Summary

The proposed rule amendments address Stationary Sources – Emissions Monitoring. RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 403.061, F.S. LAW: 403.021, 403.031, 403.061, 403.087, 403.0872, F.S. PRINT PUBLISH DATE: 8/12/2026   Vol. 52/156

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From 8/12/2026 To 9/2/2026 (21 Days) The public comment period for this notice has already expired. REFERENCE MATERIALS: Ref-19915 EPA Quality Assurance Handbook for Air Pollution Measurement Systems: Volume III Ref-19916 EPA Guidelines for Evaluation of Visible Emissions (EPA 340/1-75-007, April 1975) Ref-19917 Control of Volatile Organic Emissions from Petroleum Liquid Storage in External Floating Roof Tanks Ref-19918 Control of Volatile Organic Emissions from Storage of Petroleum Liquids in Fixed-Roof Tanks Ref-19919 EPA Control of Hydrocarbons From Tank Truck Gasoline Loading Terminals 450 2-77-026 Ref-19920 Control of Volatile Organic Compound Leaks from Gasoline Tank Trucks and Vapor Collection Systems, EPA 450/2-78-051 Ref-19921 EPA Design Criteria for Stage I Vapor Control: Gasoline Service Stations November 1975 Ref-19922 EPA Measurement of Volatile Organic Compounds 450/2-78-041 Ref-19923 EPA Control of Volatile Organic Emissions from Perchloroethylene Dry Cleaning Systems 450/2-78-050 Ref-19924 RACT Compliance Guidance for Carbon Adsorbers on Perchloroethylene Dry Cleaners. 1980 Home Advanced Search MyFLRules Rules Open for Comments About Us Contact Us Help  Privacy Policies Accessibility Statement Copyright @ 2010 State of Florida Department of State Under Florida law, E-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your E-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing.