Published on: 24761886. The purpose is to modify Rules 40D-8.021, 40D-8.031, and 40D-8.624, F.A.C., to remove certain language concerning methodology for the establishment of minimum lake levels, to remove outdated and incorrect references, and ....
Published on: 24671870. The purpose is to modify Chapter 40D-8, F.A.C., to remove certain language concerning methodology within Rule 40D-8.624 for the establishment of minimum lake levels, to remove outdated and incorrect references, and to revise ....
Published on: 11746620. 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: 4983489. In the early 1980s, the District began incorporating ten year flood levels for priority lakes into its minimum flows and levels rules. The ten year flood level was at one time used by the Department of Health as a criterion for permitting septic tank construction in floodways. The District also included the level in its rules as advisory for those constructing lakeshore improvements. Specific references regarding use of the ten year flood level for septic tank location and construction are not now included in current District minimum flows and levels rules. Given that the Department of Health no longer utilizes ten year flood levels for septic tank permitting and that the flood levels are similarly not used for District regulatory programs, the ten year flood guidance levels are proposed to be repealed from District rules to promote organizational efficiency by eliminating unnecessary rules.
Published on: 4983198. In the early 1980s, the District began incorporating ten year flood levels for lakes into its minimum flows and levels rules. The ten year flood level was at one time used by the Department of Health as a criterion for permitting septic tank construction in floodways. The District also included the level in its rules as advisory for those constructing lakeshore improvements. Specific references regarding use of the ten year flood level for septic tank location and construction are not now included in current District minimum flows and levels rules. Given that the Department of Health no longer utilizes ten year flood levels for septic tank permitting and that the flood levels are similarly not used for District regulatory programs, the ten year flood guidance levels are proposed to be repealed from District rules to promote organizational efficiency by eliminating unnecessary rules.