The purpose of this rulemaking is to simplify the notice of receipt of application language for permit applications; to require foreign corporate entities to be registered to conduct business in Florida; to consolidate and streamline the variance ...

 

WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS

Southwest Florida Water Management District

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

40D-1.002Delegation of Authority

40D-1.1001Variances from Water Well Construction Rules (Chapter 40D-3, F.A.C.)

40D-1.1002Variances from Water Shortage Rules and Orders (Chapter 40D-21, F.A.C.)

40D-1.1010Point of Entry into Proceedings

40D-1.102Definitions

40D-1.1022Emergency Authorization for Well Construction Permits

40D-1.140District Funds

40D-1.602Permits Required

40D-1.603Permit Application Procedures

40D-1.6031Authority to Transact Business

40D-1.604Bonds

40D-1.6051Timeframe for Providing Requested Information for Permit Applications and Denial of Incomplete Applications

40D-1.607Permit Processing Fee

40D-1.608Permit Fee Reduction for Certain Counties, Municipalities, and Other Authorized Entities

40D-1.659Forms and Instructions

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this rulemaking is to simplify the notice of receipt of application language for permit applications; to require foreign corporate entities to be registered to conduct business in Florida; to consolidate and streamline the variance and waiver process for water shortage orders and year-round conservation measures; to expand the waiver of application fees in certain instances; to clarify that local government fee reduction requests must be signed by authorized agents; to streamline the District’s water shortage variance and waiver petition form; to delete obsolete provisions regarding subscription fees; to reflect the District’s new organizational structure; and to conform Chapter 40D-1 to Florida Statutes, District Rules, and FDEP rules. The effect of this rulemaking will result in a more efficient and cost-effective permit application process and will improve rule clarity for applicants.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Procedural.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 120.54, 373.044, 373.103, 373.113, 373.118, 373.149, 373.171, 373.219, 373.308, 373.309, 373.337, 373.4135, 373.4136, 373.414, 373.418 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 120.54, 120.60, 218.075, 253.002, 253.115, 373.019, 373.046, 373.073, 373.079, 373.083, 373.084, 373.085, 373.103, 373.106, 373.109, 373.116, 373.118, 373.119, 373.129, 373.136, 373.149, 373.171, 373.175, 373.206, 373.207, 373.209, 373.216, 373.219, 373.223, 373.224, 373.226, 373.229, 373.2295, 373.239, 373.246, 373.306, 373.308, 373.309, 373.313, 373.316, 373.323, 373.324, 373.326, 373.342, 373.403, 373.413, 373.4136, 373.414, 373.416, 373.418, 373.419, 373.421, 373.426, 373.427, 373.553, 373.705, 373.707, 380.06(9), 668.50 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 REGISTER.

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: SWFWMD Human Resources Director, [phone], ext. 4702, 1(800)423-1476 (FL only), ext. 4702 or email to [e-mail]. 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).

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT IS: Sonya White, SWFWMD, 7601 Highway 301 North, Tampa, FL 33637-6759, [phone], (4660), email: [e-mail] (OGC #2013047)

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