The purpose of this rulemaking is to adopt the “Water Quality/Quantity Best Management Practices for Florida Equine” manual by rule and associated regulations.

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES
Division of Agricultural Water Policy

Rule No.: RULE TITLE
5M-14.001: Purpose
5M-14.002: Approved Best Management Practices
5M-14.003: Presumption of Compliance
5M-14.004: Notice of Intent to Implement
5M-14.005: BMP Record Keeping
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this rulemaking is to adopt the “Water Quality/Quantity Best Management Practices for Florida Equine” manual by rule and associated regulations.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: The proposed rule will address the development of practices that protect water resources, the procedures for filing a Notice of Intent, and associated recordkeeping requirements necessary for producers to receive a presumption of compliance with state water quality standards. The draft manual can be reviewed at: http://www.floridaagwaterpolicy.com/BestManagementPractices.html
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 403.067(7)(c)2., 570.07(10), (23) FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 403.067(7)(c)2. FS.
IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE WEEKLY.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Bill Bartnick, Environmental Administrator, Office of Agricultural Water Policy, 1203 Governor Square Boulevard, Suite 200, Tallahassee, Florida 32301, [phone] or Fax [phone]

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE FROM THE CONTACT PERSON LISTED ABOVE.