To present and receive public comments on 1) the draft total maximum daily loads (TMDLs) for the nutrient impairment of the Coastal Springs of Pasco and Hernando Counties: Magnolia-Aripeka Springs Group (WBID 1391B), Jenkins Creek Spring (WBID 1389),...

 

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

62-304.645Springs Coast Basin TMDLs

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

DATE AND TIME: November 17, 2015, 1:30 p.m.

PLACE: Pasco County Utilities Administration Offices, Anclote Room, 19420 Central Blvd., Land O’Lakes, Florida

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: To present and receive public comments on 1) the draft total maximum daily loads (TMDLs) for the nutrient impairment of the Coastal Springs of Pasco and Hernando Counties: Magnolia-Aripeka Springs Group (WBID 1391B), Jenkins Creek Spring (WBID 1389), and Wilderness-Mud-Salt Springs Group (WBID 1382G), in the Springs Coast Basin, to be adopted in Rule 62-304.645, F.A.C., and 2) having these nutrient TMDLs, if adopted, constitute site specific numeric interpretations of the narrative nutrient criterion set forth in paragraph 62-302.530(47)(b), F.A.C., that would supersede the otherwise applicable numeric nutrient criteria in subsection 62-302.531(2), F.A.C., for these particular waters. The draft TMDL document for these impaired waters will be placed on the Department’s TMDL website (http://www.dep.state.fl.us/water/tmdl/) by November 5, 2015 and will be provided upon request to interested parties by mail or via email distribution. The Department will accept written comments on the draft TMDLs, as well as the establishment of these nutrient TMDLs as site specific interpretations of the narrative nutrient criterion, through December 5, 2015. Written comments should be directed to: Richard Hicks, PG Administrator, Ground Water Management Section, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Mail Station 3575, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2400, email: [e-mail].

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Ms. Linda Quinn-Godwin, Ground Water Management Section, MS 3575, Department of Environmental Protection, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, FL 32399-2400 or by calling [phone].

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: Ms. Linda Quinn-Godwin, [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).