Skip to main content


Florida

Water & Pollution

Control Operators Association

News / Articles

Department of Environmental Protection

Darin Bishop | Published on 6/26/2025
DEP is proposing amendments to Chapter 62-602, F.A.C., to implement Chapter 2023-204, Laws of Florida, which amended sections 403.865 and 403.867, F.S., and created section 403.8721, F.S.
Chapter 2023-204, Laws of Florida, directed DEP to adopt rules for issuing licenses by reciprocity for water treatment, domestic wastewater treatment, and water distribution system operators with licenses from other states and individuals serving in the United States Armed Forces. Additionally, section 403.8721, F.S., authorizes DEP to issue temporary operator licenses during a declared state of emergency.

Contact
OCP.Reciprocity@FloridaDEP.gov

Proudly Sponsored by: