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MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Macht, SECONDED by <br />Commissioner Bird, to deny passage of the ordinance, <br />and to direct staff to obtain a definitive position <br />from the Florida Department of Environmental <br />Protection and other appropriate regulatory agencies <br />as to regulations on spreading of septage and <br />sludge; to get a recommendation on increasing <br />enforcement; and to explore the desirability of <br />certifying those who are permitted to spread either <br />commodity in our county. <br />Under discussion, Commissioner Macht explained that he wanted <br />specific information, in writing, from the appropriate agencies. <br />In addition, he felt that we need to do something about inspecting <br />the sludge and septage of those who are entitled to spread and <br />increasing surveillance of those who are not, and that we ought to <br />consider some kind of certification procedure. He suggested that <br />we use zoning to define areas where sludge can be spread. <br />Commissioner Bird understood that the intent of Commissioner <br />Macht's motion was that septage or sludge that is properly treated <br />in accordance with State and Federal standards can be applied in a <br />ground -spreading application to property that meets the criteria. <br />Commissioner Eggert asked whether the City's planned facility <br />and Mr. McCullers' septage treatment plant will be in compliance <br />with the new regulations. <br />Mr. Nason explained that additional aerobic digestion will be <br />performed in order to significantly reduce pathogens, resulting in <br />Class B sludge. Pathogens can be further reduced by putting the <br />sludge through an infrared heat process to bring the temperature to <br />550 degrees for a period of time, and it then becomes Class A <br />sludge. There are no limitations on the use of Class A sludge. <br />Ms. Voss explained that Mr. McCullers' plant, like all lime <br />stabilization plants, treats septage with lime and aerates it until <br />the pathogens and viruses meet acceptable levels as determined by <br />the EPA. <br />Chairman Tippin indicated that his position over many years <br />has been that spreading sludge on land is safe, and that he has not <br />changed his position. <br />THE CHAIRMAN CALLED FOR THE QUESTION. <br />It was voted on and carried unanimously. <br />23 <br />JAN 5 1994 BOOK 91 [;: 5g9 <br />I <br />