To present and receive public comments on the draft total maximum daily loads (TMDLs) for the nutrient impairment of the Wacissa River and Wacissa Springs Group (WBIDs 3424 and 3424Z), in the Aucilla River Basin, to be adopted in Rule 62-304.406, F....

 

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

62-304.406:Aucilla River Basin TMDLs

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

DATE AND TIME: August 25, 2016, 7:00 p.m.

PLACE: Dorothy Cooper Spence Community Center, 4768 Chaires Cross Road, Tallahassee, Florida

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: To present and receive public comments on the draft total maximum daily loads (TMDLs) for the nutrient impairment of the Wacissa River and Wacissa Springs Group (WBIDs 3424 and 3424Z), in the Aucilla River Basin, to be adopted in Rule 62-304.406, F.A.C. These nutrient TMDLs, if adopted, will constitute site specific numeric interpretations of the narrative nutrient criterion set forth in paragraph 62-302.530(47)(b), F.A.C., that will supersede the otherwise applicable numeric nutrient criteria in subsection 62-302.531(2), F.A.C., for the particular surface water segments. The draft TMDL document for these impaired waters were placed on the department’s TMDL website (http://www.dep.state.fl.us/water/tmdl/) on June 13, 2016 and will be provided upon request to interested parties by mail or via email distribution. Written comments on these TMDLs, as well as the establishment of these nutrient TMDLs as site specific interpretations of the narrative nutrient criteria, should be directed to Richard Hicks, PG Administrator, Ground Water Management Section, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Mail Station 3575, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2400, [e-mail]. The department will accept written comments through September 8, 2016.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting Richard Hicks, Ground Water Management Section, MS 3575, Department of Environmental Protection, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, FL 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 Richard Hicks, [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).