To receive public comments on draft nutrient total maximum daily loads (TMDLs) for impaired waters in the Hillsborough River Basin, to be adopted in Rule 62-304.610, F.A.C. The draft TMDLs to be presented at the public workshop are for Lake ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

62-304.610Hillsborough River Basin TMDLs

The Department of Environmental Protection announces a workshop to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME: February 13, 2019, 9:30 a.m.

PLACE: Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest District Office, Main Conference Room, 13051 North Telecom Parkway, Temple Terrace, FL.

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: To receive public comments on draft nutrient total maximum daily loads (TMDLs) for impaired waters in the Hillsborough River Basin, to be adopted in Rule 62-304.610, F.A.C. The draft TMDLs to be presented at the public workshop are for Lake Thonotosassa (1522B) and Flint Creek (1522A). These nutrient TMDLs, if adopted, will constitute site-specific numeric interpretations of the narrative nutrient criterion set forth in paragraph 62-302.530(48)(b), F.A.C., that would replace the otherwise applicable numeric nutrient criteria in subsection 62-302.531(2) for these particular waters. The Department will accept written comments on the draft TMDLs, as well as the establishment of these nutrient TMDLs as site-specific interpretations of the narrative nutrient criterion, through February 21, 2019. Written comments should be directed to: Erin Rasnake, Program Administrator, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, MS 3555, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2400, [e-mail].

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Ms. Shamyah Gibson, Department of Environmental Protection, MS 3555, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2400, [phone].

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 48 hours before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Ms. Shamyah Gibson, [phone]. 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).