This is a public workshop on a new Chapter 62-306, F.A.C., regarding water quality credit trading. The public workshop will address a pilot water quality trading program for the Lower St. Johns River Basin. The rule will establish the procedures for ...

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
62-306.100: Scope and Intent
62-306.200: Definitions
62-306.300: General Requirements
62-306.310: Prohibitions and Restrictions
62-306.320: Eligibility for Registration of Credits
62-306.400: Waters and Pollutants Subject to Trading
62-306.500: Credit Generation and Validation
62-306.600: Use of Credits and Credit Tracking
62-306.700: Compliance with Trade Provisions
62-306.800: Program Evaluation
62-306.900: Forms
The Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Assessment and Restoration Support announces a workshop to which all persons are invited.
DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, October 13, 2009, 9:00 a.m.
PLACE: Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Northeast District Office, Conference Room A, 7825 Baymeadows Way, Suite B200, Jacksonville, Florida
GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: This is a public workshop on a new Chapter 62-306, F.A.C., regarding water quality credit trading. The public workshop will address a pilot water quality trading program for the Lower St. Johns River Basin. The rule will establish the procedures for water quality credit trading, including the process to determine how credits are generated, quantified, and validated; the process for tracking credits, trades, and prices paid; limitations on the use of credits, including eligible pollutants, minimum water quality requirements, and any adjustments for uncertainty or location; the timing, duration, and transfer of credits; and the mechanisms for determining compliance with trade provisions.
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, [phone] or e-mail: [e-mail].
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 [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).
For more information, you may contact Eric Shaw at the above address or phone number. A copy of the draft rule language is also available from Eric Shaw.