The purpose and effect of the proposed rule amendments are to: (1) update the delegation of authority for the Executive Director to designate staff to carry out various tasks under Chapter 40C-3, F.A.C. (in Rule 40C-3.0321, ....

 

WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS

St. Johns River Water Management District

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

40C-3.0321Delegation

40C-3.035Agreements

40C-3.036Forms and Instructions

40C-3.041Permits Required

40C-3.051Exemptions

40C-3.101Content of Application

40C-3.461Inspection

40C-3.502Construction Methods

40C-3.512Well Construction Requirements

40C-3.517Grouting and Sealing

40C-3.521Well Seals

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose and effect of the proposed rule amendments are to: (1) update the delegation of authority for the Executive Director to designate staff to carry out various tasks under Chapter 40C-3, F.A.C. (in Rule 40C-3.0321, F.A.C.); (2) incorporate by reference updated water well permitting delegation agreements between St. Johns River Water Management District (District) and Brevard County, City of Jacksonville, Indian River County, Marion County, and Osceola County (in Rule 40C-3.035, F.A.C.); (3) incorporate by reference a new water well permitting delegation agreement with Seminole County (in Rule 40C-3.035, F.A.C.); (4) incorporate by reference a new water well permitting delegation agreement with the Suwannee River Water Management District (Suwannee) regarding the small portion of Bradford County within the District’s boundary that is not currently regulated by Suwannee under Part III of Chapter 373, Fla. Stat., (in Rule 40C-3.035, F.A.C.); (5) repeal incorporation of a now-rescinded water well permitting delegation agreement between the District and St. Johns County (in Rule 40C-3.035, F.A.C.); (6) incorporate references to standards and methods contained within rules of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) that are incorporated within Chapter 40C-3 (in Rule 40C-3.036, F.A.C.); (7) clarify that wells, which supply water to public water systems not covered or included in the Florida Safe Drinking Water Act, are included in the category of Public Water Supply Well (in Rule 40C-3.041(5), F.A.C.); (8) delete a refence to Chapter 40C-5, which was repealed in 2015 (in Rule 40C-3.051(6), F.A.C.); (9) update/clarify contents of the permit application (in Rule 40C-3.101, F.A.C.); (10) delete charge for metallic water well tags (in Rule 40C-3.461, F.A.C.); (11) incorporate references to Rule 62-761.640(2), F.A.C., for monitor wells to meet requirements in Chapter 62-761, F.A.C., general reference to Chapter 62-524, F.A.C., and references to setback requirements of 62-532.400(7) and (8), F.A.C. (in Rules 40C-3.036 and 40C-3.502, F.A.C.); (12) incorporate references to AWWA Standard Al00-84, Section 11.4 ,guidelines for disinfection of filter or gravel pack materials, and Environmental Protection Agency methods 601, 602 and 610 (in Rules 40C-3.036 and 40C-3.512, F.A.C.); (13) incorporate reference to Rule 62-761.640, F.A.C., for monitor wells to meet requirements in Chapter 62-761, F.A.C. (in Rule 40C-3.517, F.A.C.); (14) clarify incorporation of permanent monitoring well protection requirements of 62-761, F.A.C. (in Rules 40C-3.036 and 40C-3.521, F.A.C.); and (15) otherwise update, clarify, or simplify water well-related rules.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: The proposed rules would: (1) incorporate District’s water well permitting delegation agreements, allowing for local regulation of the construction, repair, and abandonment of certain water wells, as well as general compliance responsibilities, plus a limited ability to grant variances, and repeal one water well permitting delegation agreement; (2) incorporate certain standards and methods contained within rules of the FDEP that are incorporated in Chapter 40C-3; (3) delete outdated rule references; and (4) update, clarify, or simplify water well-related rules.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 373.044, 373.113, 373.118, 373.171, 373.309, FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 373.019, 373.046, 373.083(5), 373.103, 373.109, 373.303, 373.306, 373.308, 373.309, 373.313, 373.316, 373.319, 373.326, 373.337, 373.342, F.S.

A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:

DATE AND TIME: June 26, 2024, beginning at 1 p.m.

PLACE: Webinar. Information on how to attend the workshop by webinar and toll-free telephone will be available one week before the workshop at: http://www.sjrwmd.com/permitting/rule-development/ under the Notice of Rule Development tab.

Note: Members of the District’s Governing Board may attend the scheduled Rule Development Workshop.

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: District Clerk, [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). 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: Tom Mayton, Deputy General Counsel, 4049 Reid Street, Palatka, Florida 32177, [phone] or [e-mail]. The draft rule language will be available one week before the workshop at https://www.sjrwmd.com/permitting/rule-development/ under the Notice of Rule Development tab.

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS NOT AVAILABLE.