Published on: 11621781. The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) 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, and water supply related programs of the WMDs. Procedural issues will also be addressed. This rule development is proposed to be coordinated with similar rule development by the other WMDs throughout Florida. SFWMD anticipates potential amendments to Chapters 40E-0, 40E-1, 40E-2, 40E-3, 40E-5, 40E-8, 40E-10, 40E-20, 40E-21, 40E-22, 40E-24, and the Basis of Review for Water Use Permit Applications within the South Florida Water Management District. These changes will address the goals of the DEP and the WMDs for this rulemaking, including: 1) making the consumptive use permitting program less confusing for applicants, particularly those who work in more than one District; 2) treating applicants equitably statewide; 3) providing consistent protection of the environment; 4) streamlining the permitting process; and, 5) incentivizing behavior that protects water resources, including conservation. Additional information about the statewide CUP consistency initiative and this rule development effort is available at DEP's website at: http://www.dep.state.fl.us/water/waterpolicy/cupcon.htm.
Published on: 11615767. To update the District’s rules to ensure that its rules are correct and comply with statutory requirements, in accordance with Section 120.74, F.S.
Published on: 11523326. To update and correct the District's rules to ensure that its rules are correct and comply with statutory requirements, in accordance with Section 120.74, F.S. Specifically, the amendments: 1) update references to repealed rules; 2) update titles of referenced rule chapters; 3) correct typographical erors; 4) update delegation pursuant to 373.079(4) and 373.083(5), F.S.; 5) clarify types of permits; 6) delete sections regarding basin expiration dates; 7) update rules to reflect compliance reports should be submitted every 10 years rather than 5, in accordance with s. 373.236(3), F.S.; 8) change definition of "Xeriscape" to "Florida Friendly Landscaping" pursuant to 373.185, F.S.; 9) update name of map; 10) move Figure 3-4 and relabel Figures 3-5 and 306; 11) update rules to incorporate forms in accordance with s. 120.55(1)(a)4. and 5., F.S.; 12) add e-Permitting option to be consistent with other rules; and 13) delete outdated contact information.
Published on: 7005163. To assure water necessary for the protection of fish and wildlife in the St. Lucie Estuary as part of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan for the Indian River Lagoon – South Project.
Published on: 6476028. To assure water necessary for the protection of fish and wildlife in the Kissimmee River, the Floodplain and the Upper Chain of Lakes.