Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida
Filed: Mar. 15, 2001
Petitioners and Intervenors challenge the Department of Environmental Protection's (Department) Notice of Intent to Issue Environmental Resource Permit (ERP) No. 0142476-003 to IMC Phosphates Company (IMC) for proposed mining of phosphate at the Manson Jenkins Property (Property) located in Manatee County, Florida. The ultimate issue is whether IMC has provided reasonable assurance that the applicable requirements of Chapters 373 and 403, Florida Statutes, and relevant rules promulgated thereunder, have been satisfied justifying entitlement to an ERP.IMC provided reasonable assurances that its proposed phosphate mining, reclamation, and associated activities on the Manson Jenkins Property in Manasota County would not violate applicable statutes and rules and is not contrary to the public interest.
