The Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) Minimum Flows and Levels (MFLs) for the Chassahowitzka and Homosassa River Systems became effective on March 20, 2013 in Rules 40D-8.041(16) and 40D-8.041(17), F.A.C. On March 28, 2013, the ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection announces a hearing to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME: September 10, 2013, 8:30 a.m.

PLACE: Southwest Florida Water Management District Board Room, 2379 Broad Street, Brooksville, FL 34604-6899

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) Minimum Flows and Levels (MFLs) for the Chassahowitzka and Homosassa River Systems became effective on March 20, 2013 in subsections 40D-8.041(16) and 40D-8.041(17), F.A.C. On March 28, 2013, the Department received a request for hearing under section 373.114(2)(a), F.S. In accordance with section 373.114(2), F.S., the Department initiated a review of the aforementioned SWFWMD rules for consistency with the Water Resource Implementation Rule (Ch. 62-40, F.A.C.) and will hold a public hearing at which any affected person may present evidence and argument as to whether subsections 40D-8.041(16) and 40D-8.041(17), F.A.C., are or are not consistent with Ch. 62-40, F.A.C. Evidence and argument may be sent to the Department in advance of the hearing by email to [e-mail] or 3900 Commonwealth Blvd., MS 35, Tallahassee, Florida 32399.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Kristine P. Morris at [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 5 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Kristine P. Morris at [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).

For more information, you may contact: Kristine P. Morris at [phone].