On Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. the staff of the Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) will conduct a public workshop regarding proposed rule revisions to EPC’s Noise Pollution Rule, Chapter 1-10, Rules of the EPC. The August 15th workshop will be held in-person at EPC’s office at 3629 Queen Palm Drive, Tampa.
Chapter 1-10 specifies regulations regarding the permitted levels for environmental sounds from various commercial and industrial sources. EPC enforces Chapter 1-10 throughout Hillsborough County with concurrent jurisdiction alongside other government agencies that enforce county or municipality ordinances related to noise. The purpose of the proposed rule revisions to Chapter 1-10 is to update definitions and to clarify various sources and activities that are exempt from the sound level limits. The proposed rule will be presented to the Commissioners for consideration in September.
Use the link below to view the proposed Chapter 1-10 rule amendments on our website. Please note that no registration is required to attend the in-person meeting on August 15th.
Should you have questions, please send an email to epcinfo@epchc.org on or before August 14, 2023. If you are unable to attend a session or have comments or concerns, you may submit written comments to epcinfo@epchc.org. Written comments received by September 1, 2023, will be taken into consideration. EPC Rules only become final after a public hearing conducted by the Commission, which is anticipated to be held on September 21, 2023.
