This meeting is being held to discuss the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed numeric nutrient criteria for lakes and flowing waters, including canals, in Florida. The Department plans to respond to questions raised by the public ...

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

The Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Assessment and Restoration Support announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.
DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, February 23, 2010, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
PLACE: Wyndham Orlando Resort, Palm C & D Room, 8001 International Drive, Orlando, Florida
GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: This meeting is being held to discuss the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed numeric nutrient criteria for lakes and flowing waters, including canals, in Florida. The Department plans to respond to questions raised by the public during EPA’s public hearings scheduled for February 16-18, 2010, on the proposed criteria and field any additional questions to the best of the Department’s ability. While not intended as a meeting of the Numeric Nutrient Criteria Technical Advisory Committee (Nutrient TAC), one or more members of the Nutrient TAC may participate and provide comments at this meeting.
A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Eric Shaw, Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Assessment and Restoration Support, MS #6511, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, FL 32399-2400, [phone] or e-mail: [e-mail].
Further information also may be obtained from the Department’s web site at: http://www.dep.state.fl.us/water/wqssp/nutrients/index.htm.
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: Eric Shaw at [phone]. 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).