Rule adoptions include proposed revisions to Chapter 62-303, F.A.C., Identification of Impaired Surface Waters, which will allow the rule to be re-adopted as a change to Florida's water quality standards, and proposed revisions to Chapter 62-302, F....  


  • The Environmental Regulation Commission announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.
    DATE AND TIME: 8/31/06 at 9:00 a.m.
    PLACE: Department Environmental Protection, 3900 Commonwealth Blvd., Conference Room A, Tallahassee, FL.
    GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: Rule adoptions include proposed revisions to Chapter 62-303, F.A.C., Identification of Impaired Surface Waters, which will allow the rule to be re-adopted as a change to Florida's water quality standards, and proposed revisions to Chapter 62-302, F.A.C., under the current Triennial Review of state surface water quality standards, which includes several revisions to surface water quality criteria. The revisions to Chapter 62-303, F.A.C., clarify the intent of the rule which is to evaluate attainment of water quality standards. Any thresholds for impairment used in the rule apply solely for purposes of assessment and listing under sections 303(d) and 305(b) of the Clean Water Act.
    A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Nancy Mould at (850) 245-2211, or by going to the DEP's website at the following address: http://www.dep.state.fl.us/legal/ERC/schedule.htm.
    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: Nancy Mould at (850) 245-2211. 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).