This meeting is being held to discuss draft reports that summarize available information and present proposed approaches for development of numeric nutrient criteria for estuaries and coastal areas from the Indian River Lagoon to St. Marys River ...  

  • DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

    NOTICE OF CHANGE – The Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Assessment and Restoration Support, announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.

    DATES AND TIMES: Tuesday, August 31, 2010, 1:00 p.m.; Wednesday, September 1, 2010, 9:00 a.m.

    PLACE: Flagler County Commission Board Chambers, Government Services Building, 1769 E. Moody Boulevard, Bunnell, Florida 32110

    GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: This meeting is being held to discuss draft reports that summarize available information and present proposed approaches for development of numeric nutrient criteria for estuaries and coastal areas from the Indian River Lagoon to St. Marys River Estuary.

    Please note that the meeting location has changed from that previously advertised in the August 6, 2010 issue of the Florida Administrative Weekly. The draft reports will be posted to the Department’s internet site: http://www.dep.state.fl.us/water/wqssp/nutrients/estuarine.htm. To ensure constructive dialogue, attendees are encouraged to read the reports prior to the meetings. While not intended as a meeting of the Marine Numeric Nutrient Criteria Technical Advisory Committee (MTAC), one or more members of the MTAC may participate and provide comments at these meetings.

    A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Eric Shaw, Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Assessment and Restoration Support, MS #6511, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, FL 32399-2400, (850)245-8429 or email: eric.shaw@dep.state.fl.us.

    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 5 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Eric Shaw at (850)245-8429. 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).