A workshop to present the Department’s recommendations and receive public comment on the intended use of available funds in the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) Program during Fiscal Year (FY) 2013; and, a hearing to manage the FY 2013 CWSRF ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

The Department of Environmental Protection announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.
DATE AND TIME: February 13, 2013, 10:00 a.m. till no later than 11:30 a.m.
PLACE: 2600 Blair Stone Road, the Bob Martinez Center, Room 535, Tallahassee, Florida
GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: A workshop to present the Department’s recommendations and receive public comment on the intended use of available funds in the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) Program during Fiscal Year (FY) 2013; and, a hearing to manage the FY 2013 CWSRF priority list of projects to be funded under Chapter 62-503, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.). The funds, totaling approximately $434 million, include the Federal Clean Water Act appropriations, State matching funds, proceeds from the sale of bonds, interest income, loan repayments, balances carried forward from FY 2012, and fees. The funds may be used to finance wastewater, stormwater or non-point source preconstruction and/or construction projects through direct loans, under State Revolving Fund Rule, Chapter 62-503, F.A.C., to cover the administrative costs of the program, and to fund other water quality purposes within the Department. $168 million was obligated at a hearing held by the department on July 11, 2012, leaving approximately $266 million available for allocation at this hearing. Eligible projects will be ranked and listed on the Priority List in accordance with Chapter 62-503.600, F.A.C. Prior to Department action at the hearing, all interested persons will have the opportunity to testify regarding the list and any proposed actions. The Department may adopt, modify, or deny the proposed actions at the hearing.
A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Gary Powell, Department of Environmental Protection, Water Facilities Funding Program, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Mail Station #3505, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2400; [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 5 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting Gary Powell of the Water Facilities Funding Program at [phone]. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, [phone] (TDD) or [phone] (voice).
For more information, you may contact Tim Banks, P.E. Administrator, Water Facilities Funding Program, [phone] or [e-mail].