Published on: 14316926. Policy and Purpose, Definitions, Year-Round Water Conservation Measures, Variances (Repealed), Variances and Waivers, Enforcement
Published on: 14156197. The purpose of this rulemaking is to reference Chapter 40D-1, F.A.C., Procedural, to create a consolidated, consistent process for petitioning for variances and waivers from year-round conservation measures and water shortage orders; to update definitions to promote consistency of terms throughout Chapter 40D, F.A.C. and Florida Statutes; to delete obsolete provisions; to conform District rules to Florida Statutes; and to simplify the year-round conservation measure provisions. The effect of this rulemaking will improve rule clarity.
Published on: 14088685. The purpose of this rulemaking is to reference Chapter 40D-1, F.A.C., Procedural, to create a consolidated, consistent process for petitioning for variances and waivers from year-round conservation measures and water shortage orders; to update definitions to promote consistency of terms throughout Chapter 40D, F.A.C. and Florida Statutes; to delete obsolete provisions; to conform District rules to Florida Statutes; and to simplify the year-round conservation measure provisions. The effect of this rulemaking will improve rule clarity.
Published on: 11746814. 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.
Published on: 9256533. Minor changes are proposed to enhance the effectiveness of Chapter 40D-22, F.A.C. Year-round Conservation Measures and consistency with Chapter 40D-21, F.A.C., Water Shortage Plan. The proposed amendments include adding or clarifying definitions for consistency between Chapters, clarifying allowable times for Spot Treatment, adding a schedule for plant establishment irrigation for large properties and allowing extra irrigation for salt flushing after tropical storms or hurricanes. This rulemaking also makes examples of circumstances for which a variance or waiver may be appropriate applicable only to variances, sets forth additional examples of circumstances warranting a variance and incorporates a new form, Petition for Variance Form No. LEG-R.42.00-0589 (9/28/10) required to be submitted in order to request a variance. The form will streamline processing of requests for variances from Chapter 40D-22, F.A.C.
Published on: 9227045. Minor changes are proposed to enhance the effectiveness of Chapter 40D-22, F.A.C. Year-round Conservation Measures and consistency with Chapter 40D-21, F.A.C., Water Shortage Plan. The proposed amendments include adding or clarifying definitions for consistency between Chapters, clarifying allowable times for Spot Treatment, adding a schedule for plant establishment irrigation for large properties and allowing extra irrigation for salt flushing after tropical storms or hurricanes. This rulemaking also makes examples of circumstances for which a variance or waiver may be appropriate applicable only to variances, sets forth additional examples of circumstances warranting a variance and incorporates a new form, Petition for Variance Form No. LEG-R.42.00-0589 (9/28/10) required to be submitted in order to request a variance. The form will streamline processing of requests for variances from Chapter 40D-22, F.A.C.