The purpose of the proposed rule is to implement changes to rule requirements as per Florida House Bill 999 approved this past legislative session. This bill amended subsection (6) of section 373.246, Florida Statutes to allow notification of ...

 

WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS

Suwannee River Water Management District

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

40B-21.275Implementing a Water Shortage Declaration

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of the proposed rule is to implement changes to rule requirements as per Florida House Bill 999 approved this past legislative session. This bill amended subsection (6) of section 373.246, Florida Statutes to allow notification of permittees by electronic mail in the event of a declared water shortage or emergency.

SUMMARY: This proposed rule regards electronic notification of permittees within the areas of the District declared to be in a water shortage

SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS AND LEGISLATIVE RATIFICATION:

The Agency has determined that this will not have an adverse impact on small business or likely increase directly or indirectly regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within one year after the implementation of the rule. A SERC has not been prepared by the agency.

The Agency has determined that the proposed rule is not expected to require legislative ratification based on the statement of estimated regulatory costs or if no SERC is required, the information expressly relied upon and described herein: There is neither a cost nor an exemption from cost associated with these rules. The promulgation of this language is a result of a legislative mandate.

Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 373.044, 373.113 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 373.175, 373.246 FS.

IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN THE FAR.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Tim Sagul, Division Director, Resource Management, Suwannee River Water Management District, 9225 County Road 49, Live Oak, Florida 32060, [phone]

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

40B-21.275 Implementing a Water Shortage Declaration.

(1) through (3) No change.

(4) The District shall notify each affected permittee within the affected source class of any change in permit conditions, any permit suspension or any other restriction on water use. Notice shall be by electronic or regular mail.

(5) through (9) No change.

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

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Tim Sagul, Division Director, Resource Management, Suwannee River Water Management District, 9225 County Road 49, Live Oak, Florida 32060, [phone]

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Governing Board of the Suwannee River Water Management District

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: August 13, 2013

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: August 19, 2013