The purpose and effect of the proposed rule will be to: (1) update and properly incorporate references to the rules and forms of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP); (2) clarify existing rules; and (3) streamline the permitting ...

 

WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS

St. Johns River Water Management District

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

40C-3.011Policy and Purpose

40C-3.021Definitions

40C-3.0321Delegation

40C-3.035Agreements

40C-3.036Forms and Instructions

40C-3.037Water Well Contractor Licensing

40C-3.041Permits Required

40C-3.042Single Permit for Multiple Wells

40C-3.051Exemptions

40C-3.101Content of Application

40C-3.301Conditions for Issuance of Permits

40C-3.411Well Completion Report

40C-3.461Inspection

40C-3.492Violations of Permits

40C-3.500Scope of Part II

40C-3.502Construction Methods

40C-3.507Casing and Liner Pipe Standards

40C-3.512Well Construction Requirements

40C-3.517Grouting and Sealing

40C-3.521Well Seals

40C-3.531Abandoned Well Plugging

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose and effect of the proposed rule will be to: (1) update and properly incorporate references to the rules and forms of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP); (2) clarify existing rules; and (3) streamline the permitting process and reduce regulatory burdens while protecting water resources. Part of the streamlining will include the creation of Rule 40C-3.042, F.A.C. to allow a single water well construction permit for multiple wells. The District also plans to repeal Rule 40C-3.507, F.A.C.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: The proposed rule amendments would update and incorporate references to FDEP’s rules and forms, update references to rules and titles within Chapter 40C-3, F.A.C. and clarify existing rules. The proposed rule amendments would also streamline the permitting process and reduce the regulatory burden on water well construction permit applicants by authorizing the issuance of one permit to construct, repair, or abandon certain types of multiple well systems and exempting specific types of wells constructed to shallow depths that are used for a short duration to obtain shallow soil or water information.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 373.044, 373.113, 373.118, 373.171, 373.309, 373.323(8) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 120.52(16), 373.019, 373.046, 373.083, 373.085, 373.103, 373.106, 373.109, 373.113, 373.303, 373.306, 373.308, 373.309, 373.313, 373.314, 373.316, 373.319, 373.323, 373.324, 373.326, 373.329, 373.333, 373.342 FS.

IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:

DATE AND TIME: August 21, 2015, 11:00 a.m.

PLACE: St. Johns River Water Management District Headquarters, Executive Building, 4049 Reid Street, Palatka, Florida 32177

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 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).

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Karen Ferguson, Assistant General Counsel, St. Johns River Water Management District, Office of General Counsel, 4049 Reid Street, Palatka, Florida 32177, [phone] or [e-mail]

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