The rulemaking is to update the District’s water shortage plan codified in Chapter 40D-21, F.A.C., based on the experience gained since declaration of the current water shortage by the District in January 2007.  


  • RULE NO: RULE TITLE
    40D-21.011: Policy and Purpose
    40D-21.031: Elements of the Plan
    40D-21.051: Definitions
    40D-21.211: Monitoring Conditions
    40D-21.221: Evaluating Water Conditions
    40D-21.231: Declaring a Water Shortage
    40D-21.251: Water Shortage Phases
    40D-21.275: Implementing a Water Shortage Declaration
    40D-21.281: Modifying or Rescinding a Water Shortage Declaration.
    40D-21.331: Declaring a Water Shortage Emergency
    40D-21.371: Water Use Restrictions in a Water Shortage Emergency
    40D-21.391: Implementing a Water Shortage Emergency Declaration
    40D-21.401: Monitoring
    40D-21.421: Enforcement
    40D-21.441: Public Supply Water Shortage Mitigation Plans.
    40D-21.511: General
    40D-21.531: Source Classifications
    40D-21.541: Use Classifications
    40D-21.571: Method of Withdrawal Classifications
    40D-21.601: General
    40D-21.621: Phase I: Moderate Water Shortage
    40D-21.631: Phase II: Severe Water Shortage
    40D-21.641: Phase III: Extreme Water Shortage
    40D-21.651: Phase IV: Critical Water Shortage.
    PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The rulemaking is to update the District’s water shortage plan codified in Chapter 40D-21, F.A.C., based on the experience gained since declaration of the current water shortage by the District in January 2007.
    SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: The subject area of the proposed rulemaking is amendments to the District’s water shortage plan codified in Chapter 40D-21, F.A.C. Amendments may address noticing of the declaration of a water shortage and associated water use restrictions, the hydrologic indicators to be used to assess whether to declare a water shortage or to change phases of a declared water shortage, the number and effect of water shortage phases and drought levels, the water use restrictions to be implemented during drought levels and phases of a water shortage, and other matters as appropriate to make the water shortage plan more effective.
    SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 373.044, 373.113 FS.
    LAW IMPLEMENTED: 373.175, 373.275 FS.
    A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:
    DATE AND TIME: April 29, 2010, 1:00 p.m.
    PLACE: Southwest Florida Management District Tampa Service Office, Governing Board Room, 7601 Hwy 301 North, Tampa, FL 33637-6759
    Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 5 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Dianne Lee at (352)796-7211 or 1(800)423-1476, extension 4658; TDD only number 1(800)231-6103; FAX number (352)754-6878/SUNCOM 663-6878. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).
    THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Barbara Martinez, Sr. Administrative Assistant, Office of General Counsel, 2379 Broad Street, Brooksville, FL 34604-6899, (352)796-7211, extension 4660 (OGC #2009050), For additional information contact Lois Sorensen, Demand Management Program Manager, Tampa Regulation, 7601 Hwy 301 North, Tampa, FL 33637-6759, (813)985-7481, ext 2298

    THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE FROM THE CONTACT PERSON LISTED ABOVE.

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Subject:
The subject area of the proposed rulemaking is amendments to the District’s water shortage plan codified in Chapter 40D-21, F.A.C. Amendments may address noticing of the declaration of a water shortage and associated water use restrictions, the hydrologic indicators to be used to assess whether to declare a water shortage or to change phases of a declared water shortage, the number and effect of water shortage phases and drought levels, the water use restrictions to be implemented during ...
Purpose:
The rulemaking is to update the District’s water shortage plan codified in Chapter 40D-21, F.A.C., based on the experience gained since declaration of the current water shortage by the District in January 2007.
Rulemaking Authority:
373.044, 373.113 FS.
Law:
373.175, 373.275 FS.
Contact:
Barbara Martinez, Sr. Administrative Assistant, Office of General Counsel, 2379 Broad Street, Brooksville, FL 34604-6899, (352)796-7211, extension 4660 (OGC #2009050), For additional information contact Lois Sorensen, Demand Management Program Manager, Tampa Regulation, 7601 Hwy 301 North, Tampa, FL 33637-6759, (813)985-7481, ext 2298
Related Rules: (15)
40D-21.011. Policy and Purpose
40D-21.031. Elements of the Plan
40D-21.051. Definitions
40D-21.211. Monitoring Conditions (Repealed)
40D-21.221. Evaluating Water Conditions (Repealed)
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