This program inspects all regulated facilities to ensure they install, operate, maintain, and close tanks systems in accordance with State rules, Chapter 62-761 and 62-762, Florida Administrative Code, Storage Tank Systems.  Types of inspections include annual compliance, tank closures and installations, discharges, and complaints.  When necessary, the Program initiates enforcement actions on facilities found to be out of compliance.

Proposed changes to the above-mentioned rules can be found on the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Web site.

This program oversees the assessment and cleanup of petroleum contaminated sites. At sites eligible for state-funding assistance, this section not only maintains technical oversight, but it also actively directs site cleanup, including negotiating the effort and costs with private contractors.

• Brownfields are abandoned or underused industrial and commercial facilities whose redevelopment of such a facility may be complicated by real or perceived environmental contaminations.
• Learn how Orange County is redeveloping Brownfields.