The purpose of the proposed rule is to update these sections of Chapter 40B-21, Florida Administrative Code, to provide an exemption from water shortage restrictions for high pressure/high volume irrigation systems that have been certified within ...  


  • RULE NO: RULE TITLE
    40B-21.631: Water Shortage, Phase II
    40B-21.641: Water Shortage, Phase III
    PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of the proposed rule is to update these sections of Chapter 40B-21, Florida Administrative Code, to provide an exemption from water shortage restrictions for high pressure/high volume irrigation systems that have been certified within the past two years to be as efficient as practicable. The effect of the proposed rule will be to amend the rule language to allow for certification within five years prior to the effective date of a water shortage order.
    SUMMARY: This proposed rule will provide an exemption from water shortage restrictions for high pressure/high volume irrigation systems that have been certified within the past two years to be as efficient as practicable.
    SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: No Statement of Estimated Regulatory Cost was prepared.
    Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.
    SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 373.044, 373.113 FS.
    LAW IMPLEMENTED: 373.175, 373.246 FS.
    IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN FAW.
    THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Linda Welch, Administrative Assistant, Suwannee River Water Management District, 9225 C.R. 49, Live Oak, Florida 32060, (386)362-1001 or (800)226-1066 (FL only)

    THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

    40B-21.631 Water Shortage, Phase II.

    (1) through (3)(b) No change.

    (c) Overhead irrigation by high pressure/high volume systems shall be prohibited between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Systems that have been certified by an independent irrigation laboratory within the past five two years prior to the effective date of a water shortage order to be as efficient as practicable shall not be restricted, except in accordance with subsection 40B-21.601(1), F.A.C.

    (d) through (7)(g)2. No change.

    Specific Authority 373.044, 373.113 FS. Law Implemented 373.175, 373.246 FS. History–New 7-30-06, Amended________.

     

    40B-21.641 Water Shortage, Phase III.

    (1) through (3)(b) No change.

    (c) Overhead irrigation by high pressure/high volume systems shall be prohibited between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Systems that have been certified by an independent irrigation laboratory within the past five two years prior to the effective date of a water shortage order to be as efficient as practicable shall not be restricted, except in accordance with subsection 40B-21.601(1), F.A.C.

    (d) through (7)(g)2. No change.

    Specific Authority 373.044, 373.113 FS. Law Implemented 373.175, 373.246 FS. History–New 7-30-06, Amended________.


    NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Jon Dinges, Director, Resource Management, Suwannee River Water Management District, 9225 County Road 49, Live Oak, Florida 32060, (386)362-1001
    NAME OF SUPERVISOR OR PERSON WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Governing Board of the Suwannee River Water Management District
    DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: February 12, 2008
    DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAW: January 18, 2008

Document Information

Comments Open:
2/22/2008
Summary:
This proposed rule will provide an exemption from water shortage restrictions for high pressure/high volume irrigation systems that have been certified within the past two years to be as efficient as practicable.
Purpose:
The purpose of the proposed rule is to update these sections of Chapter 40B-21, Florida Administrative Code, to provide an exemption from water shortage restrictions for high pressure/high volume irrigation systems that have been certified within the past two years to be as efficient as practicable. The effect of the proposed rule will be to amend the rule language to allow for certification within five years prior to the effective date of a water shortage order.
Rulemaking Authority:
373.044, 373.113 FS.
Law:
373.175, 373.246 FS.
Contact:
Linda Welch, Administrative Assistant, Suwannee River Water Management District, 9225 C.R. 49, Live Oak, Florida 32060, (386)362-1001 or (800)226-1066 (FL only)
Related Rules: (2)
40B-21.631. Water Shortage, Phase II
40B-21.641. Water Shortage, Phase III