The purpose of the proposed rulemaking is to adopt revised Water Use Permit application forms to require business entity applicants to identify the type of business entity and the name and title of the person signing the application on behalf of the ...

 

WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS
Southwest Florida Water Management District

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
40D-1.659: Forms and Instructions
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of the proposed rulemaking is to adopt revised Water Use Permit application forms to require business entity applicants to identify the type of business entity and the name and title of the person signing the application on behalf of the business entity applicant, and to attach documentation of the business entity’s authority to do business in the state of Florida. The effect will be to ensure that Water Use Permits are issued accurately to business entities authorized to do business in Florida.
SUMMARY: Business entities such as corporations, limited liability companies, trusts and partnerships are frequently applicants for District Water Use Permits. The District seeks to revise its Water Use Permit application forms to require business entity applicants to submit certain information concerning the legal status and name of the business entity. Similar amendments have been made to the District’s other permitting application forms. Amendment of Rule 40D-1.659, F.A.C., will adopt the revised application forms by reference.
SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: No Statement of Estimated Regulatory Cost was prepared.
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.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 373.044, 373.113, 373.149, 373.171 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 373.116, 373.206, 373.207, 373.209, 373.216, 373.219, 373.229, 373.239, 373.306, 373.308, 373.309, 373.313, 373.323, 373.324, 373.339, 373.413, 373.414, 373.416, 373.419, 373.421 FS.
IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN FAW.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Martha A, Moore, Senior Attorney, Office of General Counsel, 2379 Broad Street, Brooksville, FL 34604-6899, [phone], extension 4651.

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

40D-1.659 Forms and Instructions.

The following forms and instructions have been approved by the Governing Board and are incorporated by reference into this chapter. Copies of these forms may be obtained from the District.

GROUND WATER

(1) through (7) No change.

(8) GENERAL WATER USE PERMIT APPLICATION USE FOR QUANTITIES LESS THAN 100,000 GALLONS PER DAY

FORM NO. WUP-1 FORM 46.20-0021 (___) (12/98)

(9) GENERAL WATER USE PERMIT APPLICATION USE FOR QUANTITIES OF 100,000 TO 499,999 GALLONS PER DAY

FORM NO. WUP-2 FORM 46.20-0032 (___) (12/98)

(10) INDIVIDUAL WATER USE PERMIT APPLICATION USE FOR QUANTITIES OF 500,000 GALLONS PER DAY OR GREATER

FORM NO. WUP-3 FORM 46.20-0043 (___) (12/98)

(11) through (20) No change.

SURFACE WATER

Application for Permit – Used for Docks or Piers and Bulkheads

(1) through (14) No change.

Specific Authority 373.044, 373.113, 373.149, 373.171 FS. Law Implemented 373.116, 373.206, 373.207, 373.209, 373.216, 373.219, 373.229, 373.239, 373.306, 373.308, 373.309, 373.313, 373.323, 373.324, 373.339, 373.413, 373.414, 373.416, 373.419, 373.421 FS. History–New 12-31-74, Amended 10-24-76, Formerly 16J-0.40, 40D-1.901, 40D-1.1.901, Amended 12-22-94, 5-10-95, 10-19-95, 5-26-96, 7-23-96, 2-16-99, 7-12-99, 7-15-99, 12-2-99, 5-31-00, 9-3-00, 10-26-00, 6-26-01, 11-4-01, 6-12-02, 8-25-02, 2-26-03, 9-14-03, 9-30-04, 2-1-05, 6-5-05, 10-19-05, 2-6-07, 9-27-07, ________.

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Martha A. Moore, Senior Attorney, Office of General Counsel, 2379 Broad Street, Brooksville, FL 34604-6899, [phone], extension 4651
NAME OF SUPERVISOR OR PERSON WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Southwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board
DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: September 25, 2007
DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAW: October 26, 2007