The purpose of rule development is to strike the previously-adopted minimum flows for the Lower Santa Fe and Ichetucknee Rivers and Priority Springs (LSFIR) and adopt new minimum flows for the LSFIR and any associated recovery ....

 

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

62-42.200Definitions

62-42.300Minimum Flows and Levels and Recovery and Prevention Strategies

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of rule development is to strike the previously-adopted minimum flows for the Lower Santa Fe and Ichetucknee Rivers and Priority Springs (LSFIR) and adopt new minimum flows for the LSFIR and any associated recovery and prevention strategy. The minimum flows for the LSFIR and any associated recovery and prevention strategy will generally affect consumptive use permittees and may affect applicants for surface water management permits in all applicable water management districts without the need for further rulemaking by the water management districts.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: The proposed rule will include minimum flows for the LSFIR and any associated recovery or prevention strategy required by section 373.0421, F.S. The LSFIR includes 6 Outstanding Florida Springs as defined by 373.802(4), F.S., and is therefore subject to 373.805, F.S.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 373.026(7), 373.036, 373.042, 373.043, 373.171, 373.802, 373.805 F.S.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 373.036, 373.042, 373.0421, 373.709, 373.802, 373.805 F.S.

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

DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, July 31, 2024, 11:00 a.m. EST

PLACE: Suwannee River Water Management District, Suwannee Room, 9225 CR 49, Live Oak, FL 32060

This workshop will also be broadcast via webinar. To sign up for the webinar, please register in advance at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5826017886594930528.

Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, handicap, or marital status. Persons who require special accommodations under the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) or persons who require translation services (free of charge) are asked to contact Stacie Taylor at 850-245-2118 or [e-mail] at least ten (10) days before the workshop. If you have a hearing or speech impairment, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, [phone] (TDD) or 800-955-8770 (voice).

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Pamela Flores, [phone] or by email at [e-mail].

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