The purpose of the proposed rule is to update Chapter 40B-2, F.A.C., based on staff review. Proposed changes will provide clarification for procedures for reviewing unsolicited information, and repeal an existing rule that is no longer valid.

WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS
Suwannee River Water Management District

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
40B-2.025: Processing of Water Use Permit Applications
40B-2.901: Forms and Instructions
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of the proposed rule is to update Chapter 40B-2, F.A.C., based on staff review. Proposed changes will provide clarification for procedures for reviewing unsolicited information, and repeal an existing rule that is no longer valid.
SUMMARY: This proposed rule will clarify procedures for reviewing unsolicited information with regard to application review, and repeal the rule for forms and instructions. Forms and instructions are now incorporated into the appropriate corresponding rule.
SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: No Statement of Estimated Regulatory Cost was prepared.
Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 373.044, 373.113, 373.171 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 120.60, 373.116, 373.229, 373.239 FS.
IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN FAW.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Linda Welch, Rules and Contracts Coordinator, SRWMD, 9225 C.R. 49, Live Oak, Florida 32060, [phone] or [phone] (FL only)

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

40B-2.025 Processing of Water Use Permit Applications.

(1) through (2) No change.

(3) Receipt of unsolicited information from the applicant during the review process shall reset the District’s 30-day review clock.

Rulemaking Authority 120.54(5), 373.044, 373.113, 373.171 FS. Law Implemented 120.60, 373.116, 373.229, 373.239 FS. History–New 1-6-10, Amended________.

 

40B-2.901 Forms and Instructions.

All forms necessary to apply for permits shall be furnished with instructions by the District upon request. The effective date of the following forms shall be October 1, 1982:

(1) Application for an Individual Water Use Permit.

(2) Individual Water Use Permit Application Supplemental Groundwater Withdrawal Site Description.

(3) Individual Water Use Permit Application Supplemental Surfacewater Withdrawal Site Description.

(4) Application for General Water Use Permit – Agricultural Irrigation and Livestock Use.

(5) Application for General Water Use Permit – Commercial/Industrial, Water Utility, Nursery, Landscape Irrigation, and Other Uses.

(6) Water Use Permit.

Rulemaking Specific Authority 373.044, 373.113, 373.171, 373.219, 373.229 FS. Law Implemented 373 Part II FS. History–New 10-1-82, Amended 5-1-83, Repealed________.

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Jon Dinges, Deputy Clerk, Suwannee River Water Management District, 9225 County Road 49, Live Oak, Florida 32060, [phone]
NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Governing Board of the Suwannee River Water Management District
DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: May 13, 2010
DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAW: June 4, 2010