The purpose of this proposed rule revision is to effect pollution reduction through the implementation of vegetable and agronomic crop best management practices which provide a presumption of compliance with applicable state water quality standards. ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

Division of Agricultural Water Policy

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

5M-8.001Purpose

5M-8.002Approved BMPs

5M-8.003Presumption of Compliance

5M-8.004Notice of Intent to Implement

5M-8.005Record Keeping

5M-8.006Previously Submitted Notices of Intent to Implement

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this proposed rule revision is to effect pollution reduction through the implementation of vegetable and agronomic crop best management practices which provide a presumption of compliance with applicable state water quality standards. The effect will be the adoption of an updated best management practices manual for Florida vegetable and agronomic crop producers.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: The proposed rule revision will address the development and implementation of updated best management practices for the Florida vegetable and agronomic crop industry.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 403.067(7)(c)2., 570.07(10), 570.07(23) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 403.067(7)(c)2. FS.

IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE REGISTER.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Bill Bartnick, Office of Agricultural Water Policy, Mayo Building, 407 South Calhoun Street (MS E1), Tallahassee, Florida 32399. Telephone: [phone], FAX: [phone]

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