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A small business is defined in Section 288.703, F.S., as' ..an independently owned and operated business concern that employs 200 or fewer permanent full-time employees and that, together with its affiliates, has a net worth of not more than $5 million or any firm based in this state which has a Small Business Administration 8(a) certification. As applicable to sole proprietorships, the $5 million net worth requirement shall include both personal and business investments." A small county is defined in Section 120.52(19), F.S., as "any county that has an unincarcerated population of 75,000 or less according to the most recent decennial census." And, a small city is defined in Section 120.52(18), F.S., as "any municipality that has an unincarcerated population of 10,000 or less according to the most recent decennial census." The estimated number of small businesses that would be subject to the rule: ❑ 1-99 ® 100-499 ❑ 500-999 El 1,000-4,999 ❑ More than 5,000 ❑ Unknown, please explain: ❑ Analysis of the impact on small business: Small businesses would likely include most of the nine biosolids treatment facilities and all 46 septage management facilities permitted by DEP. Also included would be some of the biosolids hauling/land application companies (DEP does not issue hauling permits). The primary issue is the small volume of biosolids handled by these small businesses. The "unit cost" of managing a dry ton of biosolids will likely be much higher for these entities. As a result, the cost to build and treat to Class AA is probably not financially feasible. Additionally, these facilities operate on a local basis, and are unable to haul biosolids long distances or permit non - local sites. While small volumes can make the increased costs more manageable, these small businesses will not have reasonable options if Class B land application is no longer feasible (a current issue in the Panhandle where septage haulers have limited disposal options). ❑ There is no small county or small city that will be impacted by this proposed rule. ® A small county or small city will be impacted. Analysis: Small counties and cities representing over 40 domestic wastewater treatment facilities could be significantly impacted by this proposed rule. These facilities are primarily rural and handle a small volume of biosolids. Because of this, the "unit cost" of managing a dry ton of biosolids will likely be much higher for these entities, meaning the cost to build and treat to Class AA is probably not financially feasible. Additionally, these facilities operate on a local basis and are unable to haul biosolids long distances or 148