The overall purpose of the proposed rule development is to clarify and simplify rule language. The majority of the anticipated changes will address concerns expressed by the Joint Administrative Procedures Committee that the use of the word “may” ...

WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS
Northwest Florida Water Management District

RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:
40A-44.021: Definitions
40A-44.041: Permits Required
40A-44.052: Authorization for Certain Forestry Projects
40A-44.091: Processing of Permits
40A-44.101: Content of Application
40A-44.142: Headgates, Valves, and Measuring Devices
40A-44.321: Duration of Permit
40A-44.341: Revocation of Permits
40A-44.351: Transfer of Permits
40A-44.411: Completion Report
40A-44.451: Emergency Authorization
40A-44.901: Forms
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The overall purpose of the proposed rule development is to clarify and simplify rule language. The majority of the anticipated changes will address concerns expressed by the Joint Administrative Procedures Committee that the use of the word “may” could be construed as a granting of unbridled discretion to the Governing Board or the Executive Director. The effect of the proposed amendments will be to clarify, simplify, and reduce rule language.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: “Regulation of Agricultural and Forestry Surface Water Management Projects.”
RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 373.044, 373.113, 373.118, 373.4136, 373.418, 373.436, 380.06(9), 380.06(9)(b), 403.0877 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 373.116, 373.117, 373.118, 373.406, 373.406(5), 373.409, 373.413, 373.4141, 373.416, 373.416(2), 373.417, 373.418, 373.419, 373.423, 373.426, 373.429, 373.436, 373.439, 380.06(9), 403.0877(4), 403.927(3) 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 WEEKLY.
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 72 hours before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Lance Laird, 152 Water Management Drive, Havana, FL 32333. 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: Lance Laird, Northwest Florida Water Management District, 152 Water Management Drive, Havana, Florida 32333

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