The Department proposes to amend Rule 62-302.532, F.A.C., to establish numeric nutrient criteria (NNC) for total nitrogen, total phosphorus, and chlorophyll a in individual estuary segments for the following estuaries: Loxahatchee River, Lake Worth ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

62-302.532Estuary-Specific Numeric Interpretations of the Narrative Nutrient Criterion

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

DATE AND TIME: June 20, 2013, 9:00 a.m.

PLACE: 3900 Commonwealth Blvd., Tallahassee, FL 32344

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The Department proposes to amend Rule 62-302.532, F.A.C., to establish numeric nutrient criteria (NNC) for total nitrogen, total phosphorus, and chlorophyll a in individual estuary segments for the following estuaries: Loxahatchee River, Lake Worth Lagoon, Halifax River, Guana River/Tolomato River/Matanzas River (GTM), Nassau River, Suwannee River, Waccasassa River, Withlacoochee River, and Springs Coast (Crystal River to Anclote River). In addition, remotely-sensed NNC for chlorophyll a are proposed for coastal offshore waters where chlorophyll a criteria have not been adopted. The Department is also proposing to amend Rule 62-302.800, F.A.C., to revise the site specific alternative criteria for transparency in Apalachee Bay adjacent to the Fenholloway River in Taylor County.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Kay Buchanan at [phone] or [e-mail].

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: Kay Buchanan at [phone] or [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).

If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing, he/she will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence from which the appeal is to be issued.

For more information, you may contact: Kay Buchanan at [phone] or [e-mail].