To receive public comments on draft nutrient total maximum daily loads (TMDLs) for impaired waters in the Indian River Lagoon Basin, to be adopted in Rule 62-304.520. TMDLs to be presented at the public workshop include nutrient TMDLs for Sykes ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:
62-304.520: Indian River Lagoon Basin TMDLs

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

DATE AND TIME: Thursday, August 30, 2012, 9:30 a.m.

PLACE: St. Johns River Water Management District, Blue Cypress Conference Room, 525 Community College Parkway, S.E., Palm Bay, Florida

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: To receive public comments on draft nutrient total maximum daily loads (TMDLs) for impaired waters in the Indian River Lagoon Basin, to be adopted in Rule 62-304.520, F.A.C. TMDLs to be presented at the public workshop include nutrient TMDLs for Sykes Creek/Barge Canal (WBID 3044B) and the Goat Creek Marine Segment (WBID 3107A). Draft TMDL reports for these impaired waters will be placed on the Department’s TMDL website (http://www.dep.state.fl.us/water/tmdl/) by August 15, 2012, and will be provided upon request to interested parties by mail or via e-mail distribution. The Department will accept written comments on these draft TMDLs through September 17, 2012. Written comments should be directed to: Jan Mandrup-Poulsen, Environmental Administrator, Watershed Evaluation and TMDL Section, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Mail Station #3555, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2400, email: [e-mail]. This rule development has been given OGC case number 12-1363.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Ms. Pat Waters, Watershed Evaluation and TMDL Section, MS #3555, Department of Environmental Protection, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2400, [phone].

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: Ms. Pat Waters, [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).