To present and receive public comments on the draft total maximum daily load (TMDL) for the nutrient impairment of DeLeon Springs and Gemini Springs, in the Middle St. Johns River Basin, to be adopted in Rule 62-304.505, F.A.C. These nutrient TMDLs,...

 

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

62-304.505:Middle St. Johns River Basin TMDLS.

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

DATE AND TIME: May 22, 2017, 2:00 p.m.

PLACE: Volusia County Council Chambers (2nd floor), Thomas C. Kelly Administration office, 123 W. Indiana Ave, DeLand, Florida

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: To present and receive public comments on the draft total maximum daily load (TMDL) for the nutrient impairment of DeLeon Springs and Gemini Springs, in the Middle St. Johns River Basin, to be adopted in Rule 62-304.505, F.A.C. These nutrient TMDLs, if adopted, will constitute site specific numeric interpretations of the narrative nutrient criterion set forth in paragraph 62-302.530(90)(b), F.A.C., that will supersede the otherwise applicable numeric nutrient criteria in subsection 62-302.531(2), F.A.C., for the particular surface water segments. The draft TMDL document for these impaired waters will be placed on the department’s TMDL website (http://www.dep.state.fl.us/water/tmdl/) by April 20, 2017 and will be provided upon request to interested parties by mail or via e-mail distribution. The department will accept written comments on the draft TMDLs, as well as the establishment of these nutrient TMDLs as site specific interpretations of the narrative nutrient criteria, through May 26, 2017. Written comments should be directed to: Richard Hicks, PG Administrator, Ground Water Management Section, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Mail Station #3555, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2400,: [e-mail].

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Richard Hicks, Ground Water Management Section, MS 3575, Department of Environmental Protection, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, FL 32399-2400, or by calling: [phone].

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: Richard Hicks, [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).