To receive public comments on updated draft nutrient total maximum daily loads (TMDLs) for impaired waters in the Kissimmee River Basin, to be adopted in Rule 62-304.515, F.A.C. The updated draft TMDLs to be presented at the public workshop are for ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

62-304.515Kissimmee River Basin TMDLs

The Department of Environmental Protection announces a workshop to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME: October 7, 2020, 12:30 p.m.

PLACE: Webinar Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4454450767327352075

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: To receive public comments on updated draft nutrient total maximum daily loads (TMDLs) for impaired waters in the Kissimmee River Basin, to be adopted in Rule 62-304.515, F.A.C. The updated draft TMDLs to be presented at the public workshop are for Lake Marion (WBID 1480) and Lake Pierce (1532A). The Department revised the previous draft TMDLs based on public comment from the May 27, 2020 rule workshop. These nutrient TMDLs, if adopted, will constitute site-specific numeric interpretations of the narrative nutrient criterion set forth in paragraph 62-302.530(48)(b), F.A.C., that would replace the otherwise applicable numeric nutrient criteria in subsection 62-302.531(2) for these particular waters. The updated draft TMDL document for these impaired waters is available on the Department’s TMDL website: https://floridadep.gov/dear/water-quality-evaluation-tmdl/content/draft-tmdls, and will be provided upon request to interested parties by mail or via email distribution. The Department will accept written comments on the updated draft TMDLs, as well as the establishment of these nutrient TMDLs as site-specific interpretations of the narrative nutrient criterion, through October 14, 2020. Written comments should be directed to: Ansel Bubel, Environmental Administrator, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, MS 3555, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2400, [e-mail].

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Ms. Shamyah Gibson, Department of Environmental Protection, MS 3555, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2400, [phone].

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: Ms. Shamyah Gibson, [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).