The Suwannee River Water Management District (District) gives notice that it is initiating rulemaking to develop rule 40B-8.101 for the purpose of implementing new minimum flows and minimum water levels for the Steinhatchee River and associated ...  

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    WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS

    Suwannee River Water Management District

    RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

    40B-8.101Minimum Flows and Minimum Water Levels for the Steinhatchee River and Steinhatchee River Priority Springs

    PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Suwannee River Water Management District (District) gives notice that it is initiating rulemaking to develop Rule 40B-8.101, F.A.C. for the purpose of implementing new minimum flows and minimum water levels for the Steinhatchee River and associated priority springs. The effect of the rule will be to provide protection for this area from significant harm resulting from consumptive uses of ground and surface water.

    SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Minimum flows and minimum water levels for the Steinhatchee River and associated priority springs, in accordance with Rule 62-40.473, F.A.C., and Sections 373.042 and 373.0421, F.S.

    RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 373.044, 373.113 FS.

    LAW IMPLEMENTED: 373.042, 373.0421, 373.103 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 REGISTER.

    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 5 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: SRWMD at (386)362-1001 or (800)226-1066 (FL only) 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: Warren Zwanka, P.G., Suwannee River Water Management District, 9225 CR 49, Live Oak, Florida 32060, (386)362-1001 or 1(800)226-1066 (FL only)

     

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

Document Information

Subject:
Minimum flows and minimum water levels for the Steinhatchee River and associated priority springs, in accordance with Rule 62-40.473, F.A.C., and Sections 373.042 and 373.0421, F.S.
Purpose:
The Suwannee River Water Management District (District) gives notice that it is initiating rulemaking to develop rule 40B-8.101 for the purpose of implementing new minimum flows and minimum water levels for the Steinhatchee River and associated priority springs. The effect of the rule will be to provide protection for this area from significant harm resulting from consumptive uses of ground and surface water.
Rulemaking Authority:
373.044, 373.113 FS.
Law:
373.042, 373.0421, 373.103 FS.
Contact:
Warren Zwanka, P.G., Suwannee River Water Management District, 9225 CR 49, Live Oak, Florida 32060, (386)362-1001 or (800)226-1066 (FL only)
Related Rules: (1)
40B-8.101. Minimum Flows and Minimum Water Levels for the Steinhatchee River and Steinhatchee River Priority Springs