To include Works of the District permits in the definition of electronic filing.

 

WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS
South Florida Water Management District

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
40E-4.021: Definitions
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: To include Works of the District permits in the definition of electronic filing.
SUMMARY: The District currently accepts electronic filing of environmental resource, surface water management and consumptive use permit applications, responses to requests for additional information and requests for permit transfers electronically. The District is proposing to expand the definition of electronic filing to include Works of the District permits to allow applicants to electronically file applications for a Works of the District permit, responses to requests for additional information, or requests for permit transfers at the District’s e-permitting website.
SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: The proposed amendment will result in a cost savings to the District and the regulated community because applicants will now be able to electronically file applications for Works of the District permits, responses to requests for additional information, and requests for permit transfers instead of mailing or hand delivering multiple copies and the District will no longer have to enter these documents into the system.
There were approximately an average of 65 Works of the District permit applications filed per year between 2004-2008. Specific amounts would be based on savings associated with postage and copying and time expended entering the documents into the District’s system. Actual dollar amounts cannot be estimated at this time because the savings would only apply to those individuals who elect to participate in the electronic filing process and the cost would vary depending on the size of the documents being submitted. The proposed rule amendment is anticipated to have the same potential benefit for applicants of small businesses, small counties and small cities.
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.
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, 668.003, 668.004, 668.50 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 373.019, 373.403-.443, 403.031, 668.003, 668.004, 668.50, 704.06 FS.
A HEARING WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:
DATE AND TIME: December 11, 2008, 9:00 a.m.
PLACE: South Florida Water Management District Headquarters, B-1 Building, Auditorium, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33406
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 5 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: South Florida Water Management District Clerk, [phone] or 1(800)432-2045, ext. 2087. 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).
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Maria Clemente, P.E., Division Director, Regulatory Information Management, Environmental Resource Regulation Department, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33406, 1(800)432-2045, ext. 2308 or [phone], email: [e-mail]. For procedural questions contact: Jan Sluth, Senior Paralegal, Office of Counsel, South Florida Water Management District, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33406, 1(800)432-2045, ext. 6299 or [phone], email: [e-mail].

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

40E-4.021 Definitions.

(1) through (12) No change.

(13) “Electronic filing” means filing or submission of an Environmental Resource, Surface Water Management Permit or Consumptive Use, or Works of the District Permit Application; Response to Request for Additional Information; or Request for Permit Transfer at the District's e-Permitting website. Electronic filing is governed by the provisions of Chapter 668, F.S. If the applicant or sender of electronic data inhibits the ability of the District to store or print the electronic data, it shall not be considered filed with or received by the District. Filings received by the District after 5:00 p.m. shall be deemed filed on the next regular business day.

(14) through (46) No change.

Specific Authority 373.044, 373.113, 668.003, 668.004, 668.50 FS. Law Implemented 373.019, 373.403-.443, 403.031, 668.003, 668.004, 668.50, 704.06 FS. History–New 9-3-81, Amended 1-31-82, 12-1-82, Formerly 16K-1.05(1), Amended 7-1-86, 4-20-94, 10-3-95, 4-1-96, 10-1-06,_______.

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Maria Clemente, Division Director, Regulatory Information Management Division, Environmental Resource Regulation Department
NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: South Florida Water Management District Governing Board
DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: October 9, 2008
DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAW: July 3, 2008