62-307.200. Water Quality Monitoring In Lieu of Implementing BMPs

(1) A nonpoint source discharger, whose discharge is located within a BMAP, must either submit a notice of intent to implement appropriate BMPs adopted in accordance with section 403.067(7)(c), F.S., or conduct water quality monitoring to demonstrate compliance with the water quality criteria for the parameters addressed by the BMAP.

(2) Within 180 days of the initial adoption of a BMAP or the effective date of this rule, whichever is later, a nonpoint source discharger choosing to conduct water quality monitoring in lieu of implementing BMPs pursuant to subsection (1), shall submit for Department approval a water quality sampling and analysis plan that meets all the requirements of this rule and chapter 62-160, F.A.C.

(3) A sampling and analysis plan shall include the following components:

(a) A description of the physical and hydrogeological characteristics of the property and the surrounding area, including, as applicable:

1. The direction and rate of surface water and groundwater flow;

2. Vertical permeability, thickness, competence, and extent of any confining beds;

3. Topography, soil information, and surface water drainage systems surrounding the site;

4. Identification and location of wells, surface water discharge points, and surface water intakes within 500 feet of the property and within the property boundary; and

5. The locations of all surface waters and their classifications including springs within one quarter mile of the property, and onsite sinkholes with depths exceeding the seasonal high water table or that are perched;

(b) Proposed methodology used to determine compliance with water quality criteria and any deviations in the quality of the receiving water in downgradient monitoring locations;

(c) Proposed locations of monitoring used to determine compliance;

(d) Proposed water quality indicators (chemical, physical, and biological);

(e) Proposed sampling methods and frequency;

(f) Proposed data management and assessment; and

(g) Proposed reporting schedule and deliverables.

(4) Amendments or changes to sampling and analysis plans must be approved by the Department.

(5) Sampling and analysis plans must be amended or changed if any of the following occurs:

(a) New analytical methods, sampling or other field procedures, or instruments or equipment that affect data quality become available;

(b) The sampling or analysis contractor is changed;

(c) The scope of work is substantially altered; or

(d) Other changes are made that affect the data quality objectives of the sampling and analysis plan.

(6) Approved sampling and analysis plans expire after 5 years. At least 180 days before expiration of an approved sampling and analysis plan, the nonpoint source discharger shall resubmit for Department approval a water quality sampling and analysis plan that meets all the requirements of this rule and chapter 62-160, F.A.C.

Rulemaking Authority 403.067 FS. Law Implemented 403.067 FS. History–New 7-1-18.