The overall purpose of the proposed rule development is to clarify rule language. The majority of the changes will address concerns expressed by the Joint Administrative Procedures Committee that the use of the word “may” could be construed as a ...

WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS
Northwest Florida Water Management District
RULE NO: RULE TITLE
40A-6.091: Works of the District
40A-6.101: Content of Application
40A-6.331: Revocation and Modification of Permits
40A-6.351: Transfer of Permits
40A-6.451: Emergency Authorization
40A-6.461: Inspections
40A-6.481: Remedial and Emergency Measures
40A-6.901: Forms and Instructions
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The overall purpose of the proposed rule development is to clarify rule language. The majority of the changes will address concerns expressed by the Joint Administrative Procedures Committee that the use of the word may could be construed as a granting of un-bridled discretion to the Governing Board or the Executive Director. In addition, a District Works will be deleted. The effect of the proposed amendments will be to clarify and simplify rule language and eliminate a District Works scheduled to be transferred to the City of Tallahassee.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Regulation of Works of the Districts.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 373.044, 373.113, 373.118, 373.171, 373.418 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 373.084, 373.085, 373.086, 373.103, 373.119, 373.139, 373.413, 373.416, 373.418, 373.423, 373.426, 373.429, 373.436, 373.439 FS.
IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:
TIME AND DATE: December 2, 2009, 9:30 a.m., ET
PLACE: Northwest Florida Water Management District, 81 Water Management Drive, Governing Board Conference Room, Havana, Florida 32333-4711
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Lance Laird, Northwest Florida Water Management District, 152 Water Management Drive, Havana, Florida 32333-4711, (850)539-5999, (850)539-2777 (fax)

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS NOT AVAILABLE.

Document Information

Subject:: Regulation of “Works of the Districts.”
Purpose:: The overall purpose of the proposed rule development is to clarify rule language. The majority of the changes will address concerns expressed by the Joint Administrative Procedures Committee that the use of the word “may” could be construed as a granting of un-bridled discretion to the Governing Board or the Executive Director. In addition, a “District Works” will be deleted. The effect of the proposed amendments will be to clarify and simplify rule language and eliminate a “District Works” ...
Rulemaking Authority:: 373.044, 373.113, 373.118, 373.171, 373.418 FS.
Law:: 373.084, 373.085, 373.086, 373.103, 373.119, 373.139, 373.413, 373.416, 373.418, 373.423, 373.426, 373.429, 373.436, 373.439 FS.
Contact:: Lance Laird, Northwest Florida Water Management District, 152 Water Management Drive, Havana, Florida 32333-4711, (850)539-5999, (850)539-2777 (fax)
Related Rules: (8): 40A-6.091. Works of the District; 40A-6.101. Content of Application; 40A-6.331. Revocation and Modification of Permits; 40A-6.351. Transfer of Permits; 40A-6.451. Emergency Authorization; More ...