Estuary-Specific Numeric Interpretations of the Narrative Nutrient Criterion

 

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED

REGULATORY COSTS

RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:

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

In accordance with Section 120.541 of the Florida Statutes, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (Department) announces the availability of a Statement of Estimated Regulatory Costs (SERC) to persons who request it associated with the Department’s rulemaking to amend Rule 62-302.532, F.A.C., to establish estuary-specific numeric interpretations of the narrative nutrient criteria for Total Phosphorus (TP), Total Nitrogen (TN), and Chlorophyll a for 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, the Department is establishing numeric nutrient standards for chlorophyll a for coastal offshore waters that do not have chlorophyll a criteria. (OGC No. 13-0894)  A copy of the SERC may be obtained by contacting Eric Shaw, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Environmental Assessment and Restoration, MS 6511, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, telephone [phone] or e-mail [e-mail].