(1) The department shall conduct a study to evaluate the suitability of using phosphogypsum as a construction aggregate material as defined in s. 337.0261(1). The department may consider any prior or ongoing studies of phosphogypsum’s road suitability in the fulfillment of this duty. The study and a determination of suitability must be completed by April 1, 2024. (2) Upon a determination of suitability by the department, phosphogypsum from phosphate production may be used as a construction aggregate material in accordance with the conditions of the United States Environmental Protection Agency approval for the use.
