The purpose of the proposed rule is to update this section of Chapter 40B-400, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), to maintain consistency with Section 403.813(1)(i), Florida Statutes. The effect of the proposed rule will be to include additional ...

WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS
Suwannee River Water Management District

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
40B-400.051: Exemptions
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of the proposed rule is to update this section of Chapter 40B-400, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), to maintain consistency with Section 403.813(1)(i), Florida Statutes. The effect of the proposed rule will be to include additional criteria for exemptions under this section.
SUMMARY: This proposed rule will maintain consistency with Section 403.813(1)(i), Florida Statutes, regarding the exemption for construction of private docks that are 1,000 square feet or less of over-water surface area and seawalls in artificially created waterways.
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, 373.118 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 373.118, 373.413, 373.416, 373.426 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 Coordinator, Suwannee River Water Management District, 9225 C.R. 49, Live Oak, Florida 32060, [phone] or [phone] (FL only).

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

40B-400.051 Exemptions.

(1) through (2)(g) No change.

(h) Construction of private docks of 1,000 square feet or less of over-water surface area and seawalls in artificially created waterways where construction will not violate water quality standards, impede navigation, or adversely affect flood control.

(i) through (5) No change.

Rulemaking Specific Authority 373.044, 373.113, 373.118 FS. Law Implemented 373.118, 373.413, 373.416, 373.426 FS. History–New 10-3-95, Amended 3-7-02, 5-15-02,_________.

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Jon Dinges, Director, Resource Management, 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: July 14, 2009
DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAW: May 29, 2009