The overall purpose of the proposed rule development is to clarify existing 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 ...

WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS
Northwest Florida Water Management District
RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:
40A-6.011: Policy and Purpose
40A-6.101: Content of Application
40A-6.301: Conditions for Issuance of Permits
40A-6.321: Duration of Permits
40A-6.331: Revocation and Modification of Permits
40A-6.351: Transfer of Permits
40A-6.411: Completion Reports
40A-6.481: Remedial and Emergency Measures
40A-6.901: Forms and Instructions
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The overall purpose of the proposed rule development is to clarify existing 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, where possible to do so without compromising the Districts ability to accomplish its core mission functions.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Regulation of Works of the District projects.
RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 373.044, 373.113, 373.418, 373.171, 373.418 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 373.084, 373.085, 373.086, 373.087, 373.103, 373.139, 373.116, 373.413, 373.416, 373.419, 373.423, 373.426, 373.429, 373.436, 373.439 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.
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.

Document Information

Subject:: Regulation of “Works of the District” projects.
Purpose:: The overall purpose of the proposed rule development is to clarify existing 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, where possible to do so without compromising the ...
Rulemaking Authority:: 373.044, 373.113, 373.418, 373.171, 373.418 FS.
Law:: 373.084, 373.085, 373.086, 373.087, 373.103, 373.139, 373.116, 373.413, 373.416, 373.419, 373.423, 373.426, 373.429, 373.436, 373.439 FS.
Contact:: Lance Laird, Northwest Florida Water Management District, 152 Water Management Drive, Havana, Florida 32333
Related Rules: (9): 40A-6.011. Policy and Purpose; 40A-6.101. Content of Application; 40A-6.301. Conditions for Issuance of Permits; 40A-6.321. Duration of Permits; 40A-6.331. Revocation and Modification of Permits; More ...