The purpose of this proposed rule is to effect pollution reduction through the implementation of dairy best management practices which provide a presumption of compliance with applicable state water quality standards. The effect will be the ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

Division of Agricultural Water Policy

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

5M-17.001Approved Florida Dairy Best Management Practices

5M-17.002Presumption of Compliance

5M-17.003Notice of Intent to Implement

5M-17.004Record Keeping

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this proposed rule is to effect pollution reduction through the implementation of dairy best management practices which provide a presumption of compliance with applicable state water quality standards. The effect will be the adoption of a best management practices manual for the Florida dairy industry.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: The proposed rule will address the development and implementation of best management practices for the Florida dairy 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.