The Southwest Florida Water Management District has applied to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for a consumptive use permit for the use of Morris Bridge Sink for environmental augmentation of the lower Hillsborough River. This ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

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

DATE AND TIME: November 4, 2015, 1:30 p.m., ET

PLACE: Southwest Florida Water Management District Tampa Service Office, 7601 US Hwy 301, Tampa, Florida

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The Southwest Florida Water Management District has applied to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for a consumptive use permit for the use of Morris Bridge Sink for environmental augmentation of the lower Hillsborough River. This project is a component of the District’s recovery strategy for meeting the minimum flow requirements established for the lower segment of the river, pursuant to Rule 40D-80.073(8)8., F.A.C. The purpose of the hearing is to receive public comment on the application.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Janet Llewellyn at [phone] or [e-mail].

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: Janet Llewellyn at [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).