DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:
62-302.400: Classification of Surface Waters, Usage, Reclassification, Classified Waters
NOTICE OF CHANGE
Notice is hereby given that the following changes have been made to the proposed rule in accordance with subparagraph 120.54(3)(d)1., F.S., published in Vol. 42 No. 127, June 30, 2016 issue of the Florida Administrative Register.
The changes are made as the result of staff recommendations that were discussed at an adoption hearing held on July 26, 2016 before the Environmental Regulation Commission. Rule 62-302.400, F.A.C., has been revised to correct the titles of 6 maps that are incorporated by reference. In addition, the proposed reclassification of Taylor Creek Reservoir from Class III waters to Class I-Treated waters is withdrawn due to a need for additional analysis of the correct geographical extent of the proposed reclassification. The proposed rule has changed so that when it is adopted it will read:
62-302.400 Classification of Surface Waters, Usage, Reclassification, Classified Waters.
(1) through (16) No change.
(17) Exceptions to Class III:
(a) No change.
(b) The following listed waterbodies are classified as Class I, Class I-Treated, Class II, Class III-Limited, or Class V. Copies of the maps referenced below may be obtained by writing to the Florida Department of Eenvironmental Protection, Water Quality Standards Program, 2600 Blair Stone Road, MS #6511, Tallahassee, FL 32399-2400. The written waterbody descriptions are to be read in conjunction with the incorporated maps; however, the maps will take precedence if any conflict is identified between the written descriptions and the maps.
1. through 10. No change.
11. Collier County.
Class I-Treated
Marco Lakes, as shown on the map titled “Class I and Class I-Treated Wwaters in Collier County, June 2016,” (http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-07077) which is incorporated by reference herein.
Class II
Cocohatchee River.
Connecting Waterways – From Wiggins Pass south to Outer Doctors Bay.
Dollar Bay.
Inner and Outer Clam Bay.
Inner and Outer Doctors Bay.
Little Hickory Bay.
Tidal Bays and Passes – Naples Bay and south and easterly through Rookery Bay and the Ten Thousand Islands to the Monroe County Line.
Wiggins Pass.
12. through 13. No change.
14. DeSoto County.
Class I
Horse Creek – From the northern border of Section 14, Township 38 South, Range 23 East, southward to Peace River, as shown on the map titled “Class I and Class I-Treated Wwaters in DeSoto County, June 2016,” (http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-07078) which is incorporated by reference herein.
Prairie Creek – From the headwaters of Prairie Creek to the Charlotte County line, as shown on the map titled “Class I and Class I-Treated Wwaters in DeSoto County, June 2016,” which is incorporated by reference herein.
Class I-Treated
Peace River Segment – From the confluence with Horse Creek southward to the southern line of Section 15, Township 39 South, Range 23 East, as shown on the map titled “Class I and Class I-Treated Wwaters in DeSoto County, June 2016,” (http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-07078) which is incorporated by reference herein.
15. through 22. No change.
23. Gulf County.
Class I-Treated
Port St. Joe Canal, as shown on the map titled “Class I and Class I-Treated Wwaters in Gulf County, June 2016,” (http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-07079) which is incorporated by reference herein.
Class II
Indian Lagoon – West of Indian Pass and St. Vincent Sound.
St. Joseph Bay – South of a line from St. Joseph Point due east, excluding an area that is both within an arc 2.9 miles from the center of the mouth of Gulf County Canal and east of a line from St. Joseph Point to the northwest corner of Section 13, Township 8 South, Range 11 West.
24. through 25. No change.
26. Hendry County.
Class I
Lake Okeechobee, as shown on the map titled “Class I and Class I-Treated Wwaters in Hendry County, June 2016,” (http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-07080) which is incorporated by reference herein.
Class I-Treated
Caloosahatchee River Segment - From State Road 29 (Bridge Street) westward to the Lee County line, as shown on the map titled “Class I and Class I-Treated Wwaters in Hendry County, June 2016,” (http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-07080) which is incorporated by reference herein.
27. through 28. No change.
29. Hillsborough County.
Class I
Cow House Creek – Hillsborough River to source, as shown on the map titled “Class I and Class I-Treated Wwaters in Hillsborough County, June 2016,” (http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-07081) which is incorporated by reference herein.
Hillsborough River – City of Tampa Water Treatment Plant Dam to Flint Creek, as shown on the map titled “Class I and Class I-Treated Wwaters in Hillsborough County, June 2016,” (http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-07081) which is incorporated by reference herein.
Class I-Treated
Alafia River Segment - From Lithia Pinecrest Road (County Road 640) westward to Bell Shoals Road, as shown on the map titled “Class I and Class I-Treated Wwaters in Hillsborough County, June 2016,” (http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-07081) which is incorporated by reference herein.
Tampa By-Pass Canal Segment - From the control structure S-163 at Cow House Creek to the control structure S-160 (north of State Road 60), and Harney Canal west to Harney Road, as shown on the map titled “Class I and Class I-Treated Wwaters in Hillsborough County, June 2016,” (http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-07081) which is incorporated by reference herein.
Class II
All or portions of Tampa Bay, Old Tampa Bay, and Mobbly Bay, excluding waters in the Tampa Harbor Channel and waters north of SR 580 in Rocky and Double Branch Creeks, as shown on the map titled “Class II waters in Hillsborough County, November 2015,” (http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-06394) which is incorporated by reference herein.
30. through 47. No change.
48. Orange County – none.
Class I-Treated
Taylor Creek Reservoir, as shown on the map titled “Class I Waters in Orange and Osceola Counties, June 2016,” (http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-07082) which is incorporated by reference herein.
49. Osceola County – none.
Class I-Treated
Taylor Creek Reservoir, as shown on the map titled “Class I Waters in Orange and Osceola Counties, June 2016,” (http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-07082) which is incorporated by reference herein.
50. through 67. No change.
