How do I contact the EPA in Florida?
For general questions or departmental contact information, please call 850-245-2118.
What does EPA do in Florida?
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is the state’s lead agency for environmental management and stewardship, protecting our air, water and land.
How do I report an environmental violation in Florida?
Stop. If you are seeing an environmental event that may lead to an immediate threat to human health or the environment, call 911, then report it to the National Response Center at: 1-800-424-8802.
How do I write to the EPA?
Your correspondence will be forwarded to the responsible program office. We strive to respond with an answer or an appropriate referral as quickly as possible – generally within 10 business days. If your browser doesn’t support forms, you can e-mail your comment to us at [email protected] .
How long does it take for the EPA to respond to a complaint?
We strive to respond with an answer or an appropriate referral as quickly as possible – generally within 10 business days. If your browser doesn’t support forms, you can e-mail your comment to us at [email protected] .
Who is in charge of environmental protection in Florida?
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is the state’s lead agency for environmental management and stewardship, protecting our air, water and land.
What is the purpose of the Environmental Protection Agency?
The Environmental Protection Agency protects people and the environment from significant health risks, sponsors and conducts research, and develops and enforces environmental regulations.
What agency should be notified of any environmental violations?
EPA’s Report an Environmental Violation website provides a way for you to report suspected environmental violations. Assuring compliance with our nation’s environmental laws is one of EPA’s primary commitments.
Can you make an anonymous call to EPA?
You may also submit a complaint anonymously. However, if you do not provide your email address, you will not receive updates on the status of your complaint. Additionally, anonymous complaints may be more difficult to investigate because agency staff will not have a contact to answer questions about the report.
What EPA Region is Florida?
EPA Region 4
EPA Region 4 covers Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi and Florida. The Sam Nunn Atlanta Federal Center (SNAFC) is one of the largest federal buildings in the country and EPA Region 4 is the building’s largest tenant.
Does Florida have a Department of Natural Resources?
Dept. 16: Department of Natural Resources – Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register – FAC, FAR, eRulemaking.
What are environmental violations?
An environmental violation is something that violates environmental law or regulation. It could include for example: improper emissions, the improper treatment of hazardous waste, or the improper dredging of wetlands.