Environmental Resources Management

Pollution Cleanup - Types of Remediation Projects

The Pollution Remediation Section regulates all phases of  pollution clean-up (remediation) projects. Information about cleanup 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:

• Petroleum based materials or wastes
  More information can be found about Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Petroleum Cleanup Programs.
• Dry cleaners
  Read more information about the FDEP Dry Cleaners Program.
• 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.
• All others  (as defined by Chapter 24)
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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: 

ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
c/o WILBUR MAYORGA, P.E., SECTION CHIEF
POLLUTION CONTROL DIVISION
701 NW 1ST CT, STE 800
MIAMI FL 33136