Revisions to Chapter 62-555, F.A.C., are being considered to ensure proper regulation for the use of reclaimed water in the state of Florida. Particular attention for the implementation of Direct Potable Reuse programs in ....

 

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

62-555.320Design and Construction of Public Water Systems

62-555.350Operation and Maintenance of Public Water Systems

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: Revisions to Chapter 62-555, F.A.C., are being considered to ensure proper regulation for the use of reclaimed water in the state of Florida. Particular attention for the implementation of Direct Potable Reuse programs in Public Water Systems is important for these revisions proposed to Chapter 62-555, F.A.C.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: The Division of Water Resource Management is proposing amendments to Florida Administrative Code, Chapter 62-555, F.A.C, entitled Permitting, Construction, Operation, and Maintenance of Public Water Systems, which regulates the establishment, continual operation, and expansion of Public Water Systems. The proposed revisions will update the chapter to be consistent with other title 62 chapters, correct regulatory references, clarify current language, as well as identify the requirements for implementing treated reclaimed water as a source for Public Water Systems.

Two separate rulemaking efforts will be undertaken by the Department in order to amend the chapter. Phase I would address changes as outlined above. Phase II will address revisions to Chapter 62-550, F.A.C. and Chapter 62-555, F.A.C. necessary to adopt recommendations of the Potable Reuse Commission’s 2020 report “Advancing Potable Reuse in Florida: Framework for the Implementation of Potable Reuse in Florida” as required by the Clean Waterways Act of 2020.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 403.861(9) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 403.852(12), 403.861(7), 403.853(6), 403.861(17) FS.

A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:

DATE AND TIME: January 14, 2021, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. ET

PLACE: The public workshop will be held virtually via GoToWebinar at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3807737820939364880

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: Jamie Shakar, Environmental Administrator, Division of Water Resource Management, MS 568E, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, FL 32399, [phone] or by email at [e-mail]. 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 DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Jamie Shakar, Environmental Administrator, Division of Water Resource Management, MS 568E, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, FL 32399, [phone] or by email at [e-mail].

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS NOT AVAILABLE.