The purposes of this proposed rule amendment are to (1) create the “Wekiva Recharge Protection Basin,” (2) amend and update the environmental resource permit (“ERP”) application forms to reflect both the new criteria for the Wekiva Recharge ...  

  • St. Johns River Water Management District

    RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

    40C-4.091Publications Incorporated by Reference

    40C-4.301Conditions for Issuance of Permits

    40C-4.900Forms and Instructions

    PURPOSE AND EFFECT:  The purposes of this proposed rule amendment are to (1) create the “Wekiva Recharge Protection Basin,” (2) amend and update the environmental resource permit (“ERP”) application forms to reflect both the new criteria for the Wekiva Recharge Protection Basin and current ERP criteria and terminology, (3) create recharge criteria for certain systems located within the Wekiva Recharge Protection Basin that require an ERP pursuant to Chapters 40C-4, 40C-40, 40C-42, or 40C-44, F.A.C., (4) repeal from the Wekiva River Hydrologic Basin the recharge criteria and “Most Effective Recharge Areas” (which areas will be superceded by the new Wekiva Recharge Protection Basin), (5) amend the Wekiva River Hydrologic Basin rules to clarify which criteria apply within the Wekiva River Hydrologic Basin and that the Wekiva recharge criteria only apply within the Wekiva Recharge Protection Basin, (6) amend and update the list of type “A” soils (as defined by the Natural Resources Conservation Service Soil Survey) that are located within the Wekiva Recharge Protection Basin, (7) update cites to reference guides on erosion and sediment control plans (including best management practices), and (8) create a legal description for the Wekiva Recharge Protection Basin, which is for the same area defined as the “Wekiva Study Area” in Section 369.316, Florida Statutes (2005).  The effects of the proposed amendment are to (1) establish the Wekiva Recharge Protection Basin, (2) make the ERP application forms reflect both the new criteria of the Wekiva Recharge Protection Basin and current ERP rule criteria and terminology, (3) require applications to demonstrate that systems within the Wekiva Recharge Protection Basin either retain three inches of runoff from all impervious areas proposed to be constructed on type “A” soils (and percolating into the soils within 72 hours) or otherwise demonstrate that the post-development recharge capacity is equal to or greater than the pre-development recharge capacity, (4) delete the recharge criteria and “Most Effective Recharge Areas” from the Wekiva River Hydrologic Basin, (5) clarify that the Wekiva recharge criteria will only apply in the Wekiva Recharge Protection Basin, (6) update the list of type “A” soils where Wekiva recharge criteria apply, (7) update the reference guides on erosion and sediment control plans, and (8) describe the legal boundaries of the Wekiva Recharge Protection Basin.

    SUMMARY: The proposed rule amendments would create the “Wekiva Recharge Protection Basin” in sections 11.0(d) and 11.3, Figure 11.3-2, and Appendix K of the Applicant’s Handbook (A.H.), amend and update the ERP application form in Sections D, E, and H of Form 40C-4.900(1), create recharge criteria for certain systems located within the Wekiva Recharge Protection Basin requiring an ERP in section 11.3.1, A.H., repeal the recharge criteria and “Most Effective Recharge Areas” from the Wekiva River Hydrologic Basin in section 11.3.1 and Figure 11.3-2, A.H., amend and update the list of type “A” soils in section 18.1, A.H., and update reference guides on erosions and sediment control plans in section 18.4, A.H.

    SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COST: No statement of estimated regulatory cost has been prepared.

    Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory cost, or to provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative, must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.

    SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 369.318, 373.044, 373.113, 373.418 FS.

    LAW IMPLEMENTED: 369.316, 369.318, 373.413, 373.414, 373.415, 373.416, 373.418, 373.426, 373.461 FS.

    IF REQUESTED IN WRITING WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THIS NOTICE, A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:

    DATE AND TIME: October 10, 2006,  Following the regularly scheduled Governing Board Meeting, which begins at 1:00 p.m.

    PLACE: St. Johns River Water Management District Headquarters, 4049 Reid Street, Palatka, Florida 32177-2529

    THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULES IS: Norma Messer, Rules Coordinator, Office of General Counsel, St. Johns River Water Management District, 4049 Reid Street, Palatka, Florida 32177-2529, (386)329-4459, Suncom 860-4459 or email address nmesser@sjrwmd.com

     

    THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULES IS:

    40C-4.091 Publications Incorporated by Reference.

    (1) The Governing Board hereby adopts by reference:

    (a)  Part I “Policy and Procedures,” Part II "Criteria for Evaluation," subsections 18.0, 18.1, 18.2, and 18.3 of Part III  and Appendix K “Legal Description Upper St. Johns River Hydrologic Basin,” “Legal Description Ocklawaha River Hydrologic Basin,” “Legal Description of the Wekiva River Hydrologic Basin,” “Legal Description of the Wekiva Recharge Protection Basin,” Legal Description of the Econlockhatchee River Hydrologic Basin,” “Legal Description of the Sensitive Karst Areas Basin, Alachua County,” “Legal Description Tomoka River Hydrologic Basin,” “Legal Description Spruce Creek Hydrologic Basin,” "Legal Description of the Sensitive Karst Areas Basin, Marion County," and “Legal Descriptions of the Lake Apopka Hydrologic Basin,” and Appendix M “Regional Watersheds for Mitigation Banking,” of the document entitled "Applicant's Handbook: Management and Storage of Surface Waters,” effective ________2-1-05.

    (b) through (c) No change.

    (2) No change.

    Specific Authority  369.318, 373.044, 373.046(4), 373.113, 373.4136, 373.414, 373.415, 373.416, 373.418, 373.421, 373.461 FS. Law Implemented 120.60, 369.316, 369.318, 373.016(2), 373.042, 373.0421, 373.046, 373.085, 373.086, 373.109, 373.146(1), 373.406, 373.413, 373.4135, 373.4136 373.414, 373.4141, 373.415, 373.415, 373.416, 373.417, 373.418, 373.421(2)-(6), 373.423, 373.426, 373.461(3), 380.06(9), 403.813(2) FS. History–New 12-7-83, Amended 10-14-84, Formerly 40C- 4.091, Amended 5-17-87, Formerly 40C-4.0091, Amended 8-20-87, 10-1-87, 10-11-87, 11-26-87, 8-30-88, 1-1-89, 8-1-89, 10-19-89, 4-3-91, 9-25-91, 11-12-91, 3-1-92, 7-14-92, 9-8-92, 9-16-92, 11-12-92, 11-30-92, 1-6-93, 1-23-94, 2-27-94, 11-22-94, 10-3-95, 8-20-96, 11-25-98, 12-3-98, 1-7-99, 1-11-99, 8-21-00, 7-8-01, 10-11-01, 4-10-02, 9-26-02, 3-7-03, 11-11-03, 2-1-05, _______.

     

    40C-4.301 Conditions for Issuance of Permits.

    (1) through (3) No change.

    Specific Authority 369.318, 373.016, 373.044, 373.113, 373.171, 373.415 FS. Law Implemented 369.318, 373.016, 373.042, 373.0421, 373.409, 373.413, 373.414, 373.415, 373.416, 373.418, 373.426, 373.461 FS. History--New 1-31-77, Formerly 16I-4.10 and 40C-4.10, Amended 2-3-81, 12-7-83, Formerly 40C-4.301, 40C-4.030. Amended 9-25-91, 9-16-92, 6-7-93, 10-3-95, 10-11-01,________.

     

    40C-4.900 Forms and Instructions.

    The following forms and instructions incorporated by reference have been approved by the Governing Board and are available upon request from any of the District offices listed in Rule 40C-4.091, F.A.C.

    (1) Joint Application for Environmental Resource  Permit/Authorization to Use State Lands/Federal Dredge and Fill Permit, form number 40C-4.900(1), revised  2-1-05, adopted (Effective date) 10-3-95.

    (2) through (10) No change.

    Specific Authority  373.044, 373.113, 373.118, 373.406, 373.4136, 373.414, 373.418 FS. Law Implemented 369.318, 373.085, 373.116, 373.117, 373.118, 373.406, 373.413, 373.4136, 373.414, 373.415, 373.416, 373.418, 373.421 373.426, 373.461, 403.0877 FS.  History– New 5-30-90, Amended 11-12-91, 2-27-94, 10-3-95, 1-7-99, 2-1-05,________.

     

    APPLICANT’S HANDBOOK SECTION:

    11.0Basin Criteria

    Chapter 40C-41, F.A.C., and this section establish additional criteria which are to be used in reviewing applications for permits in certain hydrologic basins. These basins are:

    (a) Upper St. Johns River Hydrologic Basin

    (b) Ocklawaha River Hydrologic Basin

    (c) Wekiva River Hydrologic Basin

    (d) Wekiva Recharge Protection Basin

    (e)(d)  Econlockhatchee River Hydrologic Basin

    (f)(e) Tomoka River Hydrologic Basin

    (g)(f) Spruce Creek Hydrologic Basin

    (h)(g) Sensitive Karst Areas Basin

    (i)(h) Lake Apopka Hydrologic Basin

    See Figure 11.0-1 for a description of the areas contained within the Upper St. Johns River Hydrologic Basin, the Ocklawaha River Hydrologic Basin, the Wekiva River Hydrologic Basin, the Econlockhatchee River Hydrologic Basin, the Tomoka River Hydrologic Basin and the Spruce Creek Hydrologic Basin. See Figures 11.0-2, 11.0-3, and 11.0-4 for a description of the areas contained within the Sensitive Karst Areas Basin.  See Figure 11.0-5 for a description of the areas contained within the Lake Apopka Hydrologic Basin.  A legal description of the Hydrologic Basin boundaries is available in Appendix K.

    11.2No change.

    11.3Wekiva River Hydrologic Basin and Wekiva Recharge Protection Basin

    In addition to the standards and design criteria described in sections 9.0 and 10.0 above, systems in the Wekiva River Hydrologic Basin or the Wekiva Recharge Protection Basin (which are both shown in Figure 11.3-2) must meet the following standards and criteria as described below:

    11.3.1Recharge Standard

    Applicants required to obtain a permit pursuant to Chapters 40C-4, 40C-40, 40C-42, or 40C-44, F.A.C., for a surface water management system located within the Wekiva Recharge Protection Basin shall demonstrate that the system provides for retention storage of three inches of runoff from all impervious areas proposed to be constructed on soils defined as a Type “A” Soils as defined by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Soil Survey in the following NRCS publications:  Soil Survey of Flagler County Area, Florida (1997); Soil Survey of Lake County Area, Florida (1975); Soil Survey of Orange County Area, Florida (1989); Soil Survey of Seminole County Area, Florida (1990); and Soil Survey of Volusia County Area, Florida (1980), which are hereby incorporated by reference.  The system shall be capable of infiltrating this storage volume through natural percolation into the surrounding soils within 72 hours.  Off-site areas or regional systems may be utilized to satisfy this requirement.  As an alternative, applicants may demonstrate that the post-development recharge capacity is equal to or greater than the pre-development recharge capacity.  Pre-development recharge shall be based upon the land uses in place as of (effective date).  Applicants may utilize existing permitted municipal master stormwater systems, in lieu of onsite retention, to demonstrate that post-development recharge is equal to or greater than pre-development recharge.  Also, applicants may submit additional geotechnical information to establish whether or not a site contains Type “A” soils.

    Projects or portions of projects in Most Effective Recharge Areas must retain three inches of runoff from the directly connected impervious area within the project area. Applicants may instead demonstrate that the post development recharge will be equal to or greater than the predevelopment recharge. Most Effective Recharge Areas have been defined by the U.S. Geological Survey as areas which have 10-20 inches of recharge per year. Figure 11.3-2 shows the approximate location of Most Effective Recharge Areas in the Wekiva Basin. Most Effective Recharge Areas can be more accurately defined by soil types. The Soil Conservation Service has categorized soils according to hydrologic characteristics. Those soils determined by the SCS to be Type “A” Hydrologic Soil Group shall be considered to be Most Effective Recharge Areas.

    Section 18.1 contains a list of Type “A” soils. This list will be used to determine whether a proposed project or portion of a project is in the Most Effective Recharge Area. Also, applicants may submit additional geotechnical information to establish whether or not a site contains Type “A” soils and is within the Most Effective Recharge Area.

    Directly connected impervious areas are those impervious areas which are connected to the surface water management system by a drainage improvement such as a ditch, storm sewer, paved channel, or other man-made conveyance. Stormwater that is retained must be infiltrated into the soil or evaporated such that the storage volume is recovered within 14 days following a storm event.

    11.3.2Storage Standard

    Within the Wekiva River Hydrologic Basin, aA system may not cause a net reduction in flood storage within the 100 year floodplain of a stream or other watercourse which has a drainage area upstream of more than one square mile and which has a direct hydrologic connection to the Wekiva or Little Wekiva Rivers or Black Water Creek.

     

    Figure 11.3-2Wekiva River Hydrologic Basin and Wekiva Recharge Protection Basin


    11.3.3Standards for Erosion and Sediment Control and Water Quality

    Construction and alteration of systems can result in erosion and downstream turbidity and sedimentation of waters. Erosion is the process by which the land surface is worn away by action of wind, water, and gravity. During construction and alteration, the potential for erosion increases dramatically. The result of erosion is discharges of turbid water and subsequent sedimentation (settling out) of soil particles in downstream receiving waters. Turbidity, suspended solids, and sedimentation result in adverse biological effects in aquatic and wetland environments, water quality degradation, and loss of flood storage and conveyance. The potential for erosion can be severe in the Wekiva River Hydrologic Basin as a result of steep slopes and erosive soils.

    (a) Although erosion and sediment control measures are required throughout the St. Johns River Water Management District, the District has determined that the problems associated with erosion in the Wekiva River Hydrologic Basin are sufficiently serious to warrant requiring those applicants proposing certain systems to provide detailed plans when permit applications are submitted.

    A Water Quality Protection Zone shall extend one half mile from the Wekiva River, Little Wekiva River north of State Road 436, Black Water Creek, Rock Springs Run, Seminole Creek, and Sulphur Run, and shall also extend one quarter mile from any wetland abutting an Outstanding Florida Water.

    An erosion and sediment control plan must be submitted as part of the surface water management permit application for a surface water management system which:

    1. and 2. No change.

    The applicant proposing such a system must give reasonable assurance in the erosion and sediment control plan that during construction or alteration of the system (including revegetation and stabilization), erosion will be minimized and sediment will be retained on-site. The plan must be in conformance with the erosion and sediment control principles set forth in section 18.2, Applicant's Handbook: Management and Storage of Surface Waters, and must contain the information set forth in section 18.3, Applicant's Handbook: Management and Storage of Surface Waters.

    (b) No change.

    11.3.4Standard for Limiting Drawdown

    Lowering the ground water table adjacent to wetlands can change the wetland hydroperiod such that the functions provided by the wetland are adversely affected.

    Within the Wekiva River Hydrologic Basin, aA Water Quantity Protection Zone shall extend 300 feet landward of the landward extent of Black Water Swamp and the wetlands abutting the Wekiva River, Little Wekiva River, Rock Springs Run, Black Water Creek, Sulphur Run, Seminole Creek, Lake Norris, and Lake Dorr. As part of providing reasonable assurance that the standard set forth in paragraph 40C-4.301(1)(d) is met, where any part of a system located within this zone will cause a drawdown, the applicant must provide reasonable assurance that construction, alteration, operation, or maintenance of the system will not cause ground water table drawdowns which would adversely affect the functions provided by the referenced wetlands.

    The applicant shall provide an analysis which includes a determination of the magnitude and areal extent of any drawdowns, based on site specific hydrogeologic data collected by the applicant, as well as a description of the referenced wetlands, the functions provided by these wetlands, and the predicted impacts to these functions.

    It is presumed that the part of this standard regarding drawdown effects will be met if the following criteria is met:

    A ground water table drawdown must not occur within the Water Quantity Protection Zone.

    11.3.5 Standard for Riparian Wildlife Habitat

    Within the Wekiva River Hydrologic Basin, tThe wetlands abutting the Wekiva  River, Little Wekiva River downstream of Maitland Boulevard, Rock Springs Run, Black Water Creek, Sulphur Run and Seminole Creek support an abundance and diversity of aquatic and wetland dependent wildlife. Uplands abutting these wetlands protect the wetlands from climatic extremes and also provide important habitat for some aquatic and wetland dependent species. Construction and alteration of surface water management systems within these wetlands and uplands can result in adverse changes in the habitat, abundance, and food sources of aquatic and wetland dependent species.

    (a) through (c)  No change.

    11.3.6 No change.

    18.0 Additional Wekiva River Hydrologic Basin, Tomoka River Hydrologic Basin, and Spruce Creek Hydrologic Basin Criteria

    18.1Type “A” Soils as defined by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Soil Survey in the following NRCS publications:  Soil Survey of Flagler County Area, Florida (1997); Soil Survey of Lake County Area, Florida (1975); Soil Survey of Orange County Area, Florida (1989); Soil Survey of Seminole County Area, Florida (1990); and Soil Survey of Volusia County Area, Florida (1980), which are hereby incorporated by reference. Soil Types Within Most Effective Recharge Area

    Flagler County 

    Astatula

    Bulow

    Cocoa 

    Orsino

    Palm Beach Sand

    Paola

    Tavares

    Welaka

    Lake County 

    Apopka

    Apopka Urban Land

    Astatula Sand

    Candler

    Candler Urban Land

    Kendrick

    Lake 

    Lake Urban Land

    Orlando 

    Orsino

    Paola Sand

    Paola Urban Land

    St. Lucie

    St. Lucie Urban Land

    Tavares Sand

    Tavares Urban Land

    Ocala National Forest 

    Astatula Sand

    Paola Sand

    Orange County 

    Archbold

    Apopka

    Candler

    Candler Urban Land

    Florahome

    Florahome Urban Land

    Lake 

    Millhopper

    Millhopper Urban Land

    St. Lucie

    St. Lucie Urban Land

    Tavares

    Tavares Urban Land

    Blanton Fine Sand

    Blanton and Esotorine Sands

    Eustis Fine Sand

    Lakeland Fine Sand

    Orlando Fine Sand

    St. Lucie Fine Sand

    Seminole County 

    Apopka

    Astatula

    Millhopper

    Paola

    St. Lucie

    Tavares

    Blanton Fine Sand

    Lakeland Fine Sand

    Lakewood Sand

    St. Lucie Fine Sand

    Volusia County 

    Apopka

    Arents

    Astatula

    Astatula Urban Land

    Bulow

    Cocoa 

    Cocoa Urban

    Deland

    Orsino

    Palm Beach 

    Palm Beach Urban Land

    Paola

    Paola Urban Land

    St. Lucie

    Tavares

    18.2 and 18.3 No change.

    18.4References For Erosion and Sediment Control

    The following references provide detailed information on erosion and sediment control plans, including standards and specifications for specific best management practices:

    (a) Florida Department of Environmental Regulation, The Florida Land Development Manual: A Guide to Sound Land and Water Management (FDER 1988 Draft). Chapter 6. Stormwater and Erosion and Sediment Control Best Management Practices for Developing Areas.

    (b) Goldman, Jackson and Bursztynsky, 1986. Erosion and Sediment Control Handbook. McGraw-Hill Book Company. New York.

    (c) Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), and Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), The Florida Stormwater, Erosion, and Sediment Control Inspector’s Manual (FDEP and FDOT 1999) Florida Roadway and Traffic Design Standards.

    APPENDIX K

    LEGAL DESCRIPTION

    WEKIVA RECHARGE PROTECTION BASIN[1]

    Begin at the northwest corner of Section 6, Township 18 South, Range 28 East, Lake County, Florida, said corner lying on the north line of Township 18 South; thence Easterly along said north line of Township 18 South to the northeast corner of Section 5, Township 18 South, Range 29 East; thence Southerly along the east line of said Section 5 to the northeast corner of Section 8, Township 18 South, Range 29 East; thence Southerly along the east line of said Section 8 to the northeast corner of Section 17, Township 18 South, Range 29 East; thence Southerly along the east line of said Section 17 to the northeast corner of Section 20, Township 18 South, Range 29 East; thence Southerly along the east line of said Section 20 to the northeast corner of Section 29, Township 18 South, Range 29 East; thence Southerly along the east line of said Section 29 to the northeast corner of Section 32, Township 18 South, Range 29 East; thence Southerly along the east line of said Section 32 to the southeast corner thereof, said corner lying on the south line of Township 18 South; thence Easterly along the south line of said Township 18 South to an intersection with the east line of Range 29 East; thence Southerly along the east line of said Range 29 East to the southeast corner of Section 24, Township 21 South, Range 29 East; thence Westerly along the south line of said Section 24 to the southeast corner of Section 23, Township 21 South, Range 29 East; thence Westerly along the south line of said Section 23, to an intersection with the centerline of Interstate Highway No. 4; thence generally Southerly along the centerline of Interstate Highway No. 4 to an intersection with the south line of Section 13, Township 22 South, Range 29 East; thence Westerly along the south line of said Section 13 to the southeast corner of Section 14, Township 22 South, Range 29 East; thence Westerly along the south line of said Section 14 to the southeast corner of Section 15, Township 22 South, Range 29 East; thence Westerly along the south line of said Section 15 to the northeast corner of Section 21, Township 22 South, Range 29 East; thence Southerly along the east line of said Section 21 to an intersection with the centerline of State Road No. 50; thence Westerly along the centerline of said State Road No. 50 to the northeast corner of Section 30, Township 22 South, Range 28 East; thence Southerly along the east line of said Section 30 to the northeast corner of Section 31, Township 22 South, Range 28 East; thence Southerly along the east line of said Section 31 to the southeast corner thereof, said corner lying on the south line of Township 22 South; thence Westerly along said south line of Township 22 South to the northeast corner of Section 2, Township 23 South, Range 27 East; thence Southerly along the east line of said Section 2 to the northeast corner of Section 11, Township 23 South, Range 27 East; thence Southerly along the east line of said Section 11 to the southeast corner thereof; thence Westerly along the south line of said Section 11 to the southeast corner of Section 10, Township 23 South, Range 27 East; thence Westerly along the south line of said Section 10 to the southeast corner of Section 9, Township 23 South, Range 27 East; thence Westerly along the south line of said Section 9 to the Southeast corner of Section 8, Township 23 South, Range 27 East; thence Westerly along the south line of said Section 8 to the southeast corner of Section 7, Township 23 South, Range 27 East; thence Westerly along the south line of said Section 7 to the southwest corner thereof, said corner lying on the line of demarcation between Orange County and Lake County; thence generally Northerly and along said county line to the northeast corner of Section 12, Township 20 South, Range 26 East, said corner lying on the east line of Range 26 East; thence generally Northerly and along said east line of Range 26 East to the southeast corner of Section 24, Township 19 South, Range 26 East; thence Westerly along the south line of said Section 24 to the southeast corner of Section 23, Township 19 South, Range 26 East; thence Westerly along the south line of said Section 23 to the southwest corner thereof; thence Northerly along the west line of said Section 23 to the southwest corner of Section 14, Township 19 South, Range 26 East; thence Northerly along the west line of said Section 14 to the southwest corner of Section 11, Township 19 South, Range 26 East; thence generally Northeasterly to the southwest corner of Section 1, Township 19 South, Range 26 East; thence generally Northeasterly to the southwest corner of Section 31, Township 18 South, Range 27 East; thence generally Northeasterly to the southwest corner of Section 29, Township 18 South, Range 27 East; thence generally Northeasterly to the northwest corner of Section 28, Township 18 South, Range 27 East; thence Easterly along the north line of said Section 28 to the northwest corner of Section 27, Township 18 South, Range 27 East; thence Easterly along the north line of said Section 27 to the northwest corner of Section 26, Township 18 South, Range 27 East; thence Easterly along the north line of said Section 26 to the northwest corner of Section 25, Township 18 South, Range 27 East; thence Easterly along the north line of said Section 25 to an intersection with the west line of Range 28 East; thence Northerly along the west line of said Range 28 East, to the northwest corner of Section 6, Township 18 South, Range 28 East, and the Point of Beginning.

     

    NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE:  Jeff Elledge, Director, Department of Water Resources, St. Johns River Water Management District, 4049 Reid Street, Palatka, Florida 32177-2529, (386)329-4203, suncom 860-4203

    NAME OF SUPERVISOR OR PERSON WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Governing Board of the St. Johns River Water Management District

    DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD:  August 8, 2006

    DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAW:  May 5, 2006

    If a person decides to appeal any decision with respect to any matter considered at the above listed public hearing, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made to include testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

    Anyone requiring special accommodations to participate in this meeting is requested to advise the District at least 5 work days before the meeting by contacting Ann Freeman at (386)329-4101 or (386) 329-4450 (TDD).

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    [1]This legal description is for the same area defined as the “Wekiva Study Area” in Section 369.316, Florida Statutes.

     

Document Information

Comments Open:
8/18/2006
Summary:
The proposed rule amendments would create the “Wekiva Recharge Protection Basin” in sections 11.0(d) and 11.3, Figure 11.3-2, and Appendix K of the Applicant’s Handbook (A.H.), amend and update the ERP application form in Sections D, E, and H of Form 40C-4.900(1), create recharge criteria for certain systems located within the Wekiva Recharge Protection Basin requiring an ERP in section 11.3.1, A.H., repeal the recharge criteria and “Most Effective Recharge Areas” from the Wekiva River ...
Purpose:
The purposes of this proposed rule amendment are to (1) create the “Wekiva Recharge Protection Basin,” (2) amend and update the environmental resource permit (“ERP”) application forms to reflect both the new criteria for the Wekiva Recharge Protection Basin and current ERP criteria and terminology, (3) create recharge criteria for certain systems located within the Wekiva Recharge Protection Basin that require an ERP pursuant to Chapters 40C-4, 40C-40, 40C-42, or 40C-44, F.A.C., (4) repeal from ...
Rulemaking Authority:
369.318, 373.044, 373.113, 373.418 FS.
Law:
369.316, 369.318, 373.413, 373.414, 373.415, 373.416, 373.418, 373.426, 373.461 FS.
Contact:
Norma Messer, Rules Coordinator, Office of General Counsel, St. Johns River Water Management District, 4049 Reid Street, Palatka, Florida 32177-2529, (386)329-4459, Suncom 860-4459 or email address nmesser@sjrwmd.com
Related Rules: (3)
40C-4.091. Publications Incorporated by Reference
40C-4.301. Conditions for Issuance of Permits
40C-4.900. Forms and Instructions