Hardee County, Fla.-The Mosaic Co. received approval of its development of regional impact from the Central Florida Regional Planning Council in mid-February, which would include about 10,800 acres for its South Meade Mine. Approximately 7,750 acres would be mined by 2020, and land reclamation would continue until 2026, according to local news reports. The balance of the area would be used for buffer zones for conservation, mitigation, and clay-settling ponds. Mosaic said the ponds would be built with new technology to prevent spills, but would also include spillways surrounding the containment area. Mosaic would also monitor ground water on the sides of the ponds. On April 17, the Hardee County Commission was scheduled to hold a final public hearing and a vote on the proposal.
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