STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION NOTICE OF DRAFT PERMIT

The Department of Environmental Protection gives notice of its preparation of a draft permit renewal, Permit No. FL0036412 (PA File No. FL0036412-041-IW1S/NR) to Mosaic Fertilizer, LLC, 13830 Circa Crossing Drive, Lithia, Florida 33547 for the continued operation of Four Corners Mine. Operations at the mine include phosphate mining, beneficiation, management of waste clay settling areas, and sand tailings storage areas. This permit authorizes the discharge of excess treated wastewater from the mining and beneficiation activities through three (3) designated outfalls into Class III Freshwaters of the State. Outfall D-001 discharges to Alderman Creek, a tributary of the Little Manatee River; Outfall D-002 discharges to Payne Creek, a tributary of the Peace River; and Outfall D-003 discharges to an unnamed tributary, a tributary of Howard Prairie Branch, a tributary of the Little Manatee River. This renewal does not allow for any expansion of discharge.

The facility is located at 11200 State Road 37 South, Bradley, in Polk County Florida, 33835 and geographically at:
Latitude 27o 38’ 45.9647” N Longitude 82o 5’ 13.9165” W

13.9165” W on 11200 SR 37 S, Bradley, Florida 33835 in Manatee County. The Department has assigned permit file number FL0036412-041-IW1S to the proposed project.

The permit application file and supporting data are available for public inspection during normal business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except legal holidays, at the Department’s Division of Water Resource Management, Phosphate Management Program Office, 13051 N Telecom Parkway, Suite 101, Temple Terrace, Florida 33637-0926, or by electronic mail at DWRMIW.PM@FloridaDEP.gov .

NOTICE OF RIGHTS
The Department intends to issue the permit unless as a result of public comment appropriate changes are made.

Written Comments or Request for Public Meeting
Any interested person may submit written comments on the Department’s proposed permitting decision or may submit a written request for a public meeting to Mr. Lance Kautz, Environmental Administrator, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Water Resource Management, Phosphate Management Program, by electronic mail at DWRMIW.PM@FloridaDEP.gov or by U.S. mail at 13051 N Telecom Parkway, Suite 101, Temple Terrace, Florida 33637-0926, in accordance with Rule 62-620.555, F.A.C. The comments or request for a public meeting must contain the information set forth below and must be received in the Department’s Phosphate Management Program Office.

The comments or request for a public meeting must contain the following information:
(a) The commenter’s name, address, and telephone number; the applicant’s name and address; the Department permit file number; and the county in which the project is proposed;
(b) A statement of how and when notice of the Department’s action or proposed action was received;
(c) A statement of the facts the Department should consider in making the final decision;
(d) A statement of which rules or statutes require reversal or modification of the Department’s action or proposed action; and
(e) If desired, a request that a public meeting be scheduled, including a statement of the nature of the issues proposed to be raised at the meeting.

If a public meeting is held, any person may submit oral or written statements and data at the public meeting on the Department’s proposed action. As a result of significant public comment, the Department’s final action may be different from the position taken by it in this draft permit.

Time Period for Submitting Written Comments or
Requesting a Public Meeting
Comments submitted by any persons other than the applicant, and other than those entitled to notice under Rule 62-620.550, F.A.C., must be received within 30 days of publication of the public notice. Failure to submit comments or request a public meeting within this time period shall constitute a waiver of any right such person may have to submit comments or request a public meeting under Rule 62-620.555, F.A.C.

If a public meeting is scheduled, the public comment period is extended until the close of the public meeting. However, the Department may not always grant a request for a public meeting.
Therefore, written comments should be submitted within 30 days of publication of this notice,
even if a public meeting is requested.
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