The purpose of this workshop is to discuss proposed amendments to the aforementioned rules. This rule development workshop will cover the following subjects: the designation of “alternative water supplies” in regional water supply plans; the ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

62-40.410Water Supply Protection and Management

62-40.520District Water Management Plans

62-40.531Regional Water Supply Plans

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection announces a workshop to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME: May 15, 2015, 10:00 a.m., ET

PLACE: Department of Environmental Protection, Marjory Stoneman Douglas Building, Conference Rooms A and B, 3900 Commonwealth Blvd., Tallahassee, FL 32399

This workshop will also be broadcast via webinar where comments will be accepted. Parties can register to attend the webinar via their personal computers with audio by telephone (regular long distance telephone charges will apply) or by speakers connected to their computer (no telephone charges will apply). Webinar registration is via https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3570987633453610498. Advanced registration is strongly recommended.

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The purpose of this workshop is to discuss proposed amendments to the aforementioned rules. This rule development workshop will cover the following subjects: the designation of “alternative water supplies” in regional water supply plans; the designation of Water Resource Caution Areas; time period that applications are subject to competition pursuant to the provisions of Section 373.233, F.S.; and the Water Management Districts’ development of strategic plans.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Janet Llewellyn, [phone], [e-mail]. Draft rule language will be available no later than May 15 at http://www.dep.state.fl.us/water/waterpolicy/index.htm or by contacting Janet Llewellyn.

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 48 hours before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Janet Llewellyn, [phone], [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).