The purpose of this notice is to initiate the development of a rule amendment to require nutrient management in Notices of Intent for Gulf Citrus BMP Manual. Subsequently, the Department will initiate formal rulemaking in order to adopt these ...  


  • RULE NO: RULE TITLE
    5M-7: Best Management Practices for Gulf Citrus
    5M-7.002: Approved BMPs
    5M-7.004: Notice of Intent to Implement
    PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this notice is to initiate the development of a rule amendment to require nutrient management in Notices of Intent for Gulf Citrus BMP Manual. Subsequently, the Department will initiate formal rulemaking in order to adopt these measures by rule.
    SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: The proposed rule amendment will discuss the procedures for filing a Notice of Intent which will require nutrient management as part of a Best Management Practices implementation schedule for landowners to receive a presumption of compliance with state water quality standards.
    SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 403.067 (7)(c)2 FS.
    LAW IMPLEMENTED: 403.067 (7)(c)2 FS.
    A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:
    DATE AND TIME: December 5, 2006, 1:30 p.m.
    PLACE: UF/IFAS Southwest Florida Research and Education Center, 2686 SR 29 North, Immokalee, Florida 34142-9515, phone: (239)658-3400.
    DATE AND TIME: December 14, 2006, 3:00 p.m.
    PLACE: UF/IFAS Desoto County Extension Service Office, 2150 NE Roan Street, Arcadia, Florida 34266, phone: (863)993-4846
    THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Bill Bartnick, Environmental Administrator, Office of Agricultural Water Policy, 1203 Governor’s Square Boulevard, Suite 200, Tallahassee, Florida 32301, (850)617-1700 or Fax (850)617-1701.

    THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE FROM THE CONTACT PERSON LISTED ABOVE.

Document Information

Subject:
The proposed rule amendment will discuss the procedures for filing a Notice of Intent which will require nutrient management as part of a Best Management Practices implementation schedule for landowners to receive a presumption of compliance with state water quality standards.
Purpose:
The purpose of this notice is to initiate the development of a rule amendment to require nutrient management in Notices of Intent for Gulf Citrus BMP Manual. Subsequently, the Department will initiate formal rulemaking in order to adopt these measures by rule.
Rulemaking Authority:
403.067 (7)(c)2 FS.
Law:
403.067 (7)(c)2 FS.
Contact:
Bill Bartnick, Environmental Administrator, Office of Agricultural Water Policy, 1203 Governor’s Square Boulevard, Suite 200, Tallahassee, Florida 32301, (850)617-1700 or Fax (850)617-1701.
Related Rules: (2)
5M-7.002. Approved BMPs
5M-7.004. Notice of Intent to Implement