The Suwannee River Water Management District (District) gives notice that it is initiating rulemaking to amend Rule 40B-21.221, F.A.C., for the purpose of removing Section 40B-21.221(1), F.A.C., which restates the requirements of Rule 40B-21.211, F....  

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    WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS

    Suwannee River Water Management District

    RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

    40B-21.221Evaluating Hydrologic Conditions.

    PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Suwannee River Water Management District (District) gives notice that it is initiating rulemaking to amend Rule 40B-21.221, F.A.C., for the purpose of removing Section 40B-21.221(1), F.A.C., which restates the requirements of Rule 40B-21.211, F.A.C. The effect will be to reduce duplicative regulation and achieve other streamlining benefits for the regulated public.

    SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Rule amendment

    RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 373.044, 373.113 FS.

    LAW IMPLEMENTED: 373.175, 373.246 FS.

    IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE REGISTER.

    THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Warren Zwanka, Senior Hydrogeologist, Suwannee River Water Management District, 9225 CR 49, Live Oak, Florida 32060, (386)362-1001 or 1(800)226-1066 (FL only)

     

    THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS:

     

    40B-21.221 Evaluating Hydrologic Conditions.

    (1) The District shall monitor the condition of the water resources in the District as provided in Rule 40B-21.211, F.A.C.

    (1)(2) Current data shall be compared to historical data to determine whether serious harm to the water resources can be expected.

    (2)(3) Evaluations under this rule shall consider established minimum flows and levels and associated rules regarding implementation of water shortage provisions contained in Chapter 40B-8, F.A.C.

    Rulemaking Authority 373.044, 373.113 FS. Law Implemented 373.175, 373.246 FS. History–New 7-30-06, Amended .

Document Information

Subject:
Rule amendment
Purpose:
The Suwannee River Water Management District (District) gives notice that it is initiating rulemaking to amend Rule 40B-21.221, F.A.C., for the purpose of removing Section 40B-21.221(1), F.A.C., which restates the requirements of Rule 40B-21.211, F.A.C. The effect will be to reduce duplicative regulation and achieve other streamlining benefits for the regulated public.
Rulemaking Authority:
373.044, 373.113 FS.
Law:
373.175, 373.246 FS.
Contact:
Warren Zwanka, Senior Hydrogeologist, Suwannee River Water Management District, 9225 CR 49, Live Oak, Florida 32060, (386)362-1001 or 1(800)226-1066 (FL only)
Related Rules: (1)
40B-21.221. Evaluating Hydrologic Conditions.