Published on: 15166743. The purpose and effect of these amendments to the District’s procedural rules is to make clear that environmental resource permits (ERPs) and other authorizations issued pursuant to the Statewide Environmental Resource Permit Rules, Chapter 62-330, F.A.C., are processed in accordance with those rules, and that the various provisions of Chapter 40D-1, F.A.C., that address ERPs and related authorizations are applicable only to permits and authorizations issued prior to October 1, 2013, or grandfathered projects.
Published on: 15136576. The purpose and effect of these amendments to the District’s procedural rules is to provide that environmental resource permits and other authorizations issued pursuant to the Statewide Environmental Resource Permit Rules, Chapter 62-330, F.A.C., are processed in accordance with those rules, and the various provisions of Chapter 40D-1 that concern environmental resource permits and other related authorizations are limited to permits and authorizations issued prior to October 1, 2013 or grandfathered projects.
Published on: 14376193. Delegation of Authority, Variances from Water Well Construction Rules (Chapter 40D-3, F.A.C.), Variances from Water Shortage Rules and Orders (Chapter 40D-21, F.A.C.), Point of Entry into Proceedings, Definitions, Emergency Authorization for Well Construction Permits, District Funds, Permits Required, Permit Application Procedures, Authority to Transact Business, Bonds, Timeframe for Providing Requested Information for Permit Applications and Denial of Incomplete Applications, Permit Processing Fee, Permit Fee Reduction for Certain Counties, Municipalities, and Other Authorized Entities, Forms and Instructions
Published on: 13978978. The purpose of this rulemaking is to simplify the notice of receipt of application language for permit applications; to require foreign corporate entities to be registered to conduct business in Florida; to consolidate and streamline the variance and waiver process for water shortage orders and year-round conservation measures; to expand the waiver of application fees in certain instances; to clarify that local government fee reduction requests must be signed by authorized agents; to streamline the District’s water shortage variance and waiver petition form; to delete obsolete provisions regarding subscription fees; to reflect the District’s organizational structure; and to conform Chapter 40D-1 to Florida Statutes, District Rules, and FDEP Rules. The effect of this rulemaking will result in a more efficient and cost-effective permit application process and will improve rule clarity for applicants.
Published on: 13790604. The purpose of this rulemaking is to simplify the notice of receipt of application language for permit applications; to require foreign corporate entities to be registered to conduct business in Florida; to consolidate and streamline the variance and waiver process for water shortage orders and year-round conservation measures; to expand the waiver of application fees in certain instances; to clarify that local government fee reduction requests must be signed by authorized agents; to streamline the District’s water shortage variance and waiver petition form; to delete obsolete provisions regarding subscription fees; to reflect the District’s new organizational structure; and to conform Chapter 40D-1 to Florida Statutes, District Rules, and FDEP rules. The effect of this rulemaking will result in a more efficient and cost-effective permit application process and will improve rule clarity for applicants.
Published on: 11961960. a temporary waiver of Rule 40D-2.361, F.A.C., as well as Parts 1.8 and 1.11 of Section 1.0 of the District’s Water Use Permitting Basis of Review, incorporated by reference in Rule 2.091, F.A.C., from Mr. Arthur E. Staggs. These rules govern the renewal of water use permits issued by the District and allow permits to remain in force after their expiration dates upon the submittal of an application for renewal. The waiver would authorize withdrawal of those water quantities previously permitted under Water Use Permit No. 20007467.002 until such time as the District takes final agency action on Mr. Staggs’ application for renewal of the permit, filed as Water Use Permit Application No. 20007467.003. In the alternative, Mr. Staggs seeks a temporary waiver of Rules 40D-1.602 and 40D-2.041, F.A.C., as well as Part 1.2 of Section 1.0 of the District’s Water Use Permitting Basis of Review, incorporated by reference in Rule 40D-2.091, F.A.C. These rules govern when water use permits are required. The waiver would allow Mr. Staggs to continue withdrawing those water quantities previously permitted under Water Use Permit No. 20007467.002 without a permit until such time as the District takes final agency action on Mr. Staggs’ application for new quantities under Water Use Permit Application No. 20007467.003.
Published on: 11746135. The Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) gives notice that it is developing rules as part of a statewide effort headed by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and joined by all five water management districts (WMDs), to increase consistency in the consumptive use permitting (CUP), minimum flows and levels (MFLs), and water supply related programs of the WMDs. This rule development is proposed to be coordinated with similar rule development by the other WMDs throughout Florida. This rule development will make appropriate rule amendments to SWFWMD’s Chapters 40D-1, 40D-2, 40D-8, 40D-20, 40D-21, and 40D-22, F.A.C., and the Southwest Florida Water Management District Water Use Permit Information Manual to address the following goals of the DEP and the WMDs for this rulemaking: (1) making the CUP rules less confusing for applicants; (2) treating applicants equitably statewide; (3) providing consistent protection of the environment; (4) streamlining the application and permitting process; and (5) incentivizing behavior that protects water resources, including water conservation. Additional information about the statewide CUP consistency initiative is available at DEP’s website at: www.dep.state.fl.us/water/waterpolicy/cupcon.htm.