The purpose is to amend Rule 40D-26.091, F.A.C. to replace the Facilitating Agricultural Resource Management Systems (FARMS) Program Model Farms Economic Update, June 2009 publication with the Model Farms Economic Study – Final Report, March 2016.

 

WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS

Southwest Florida Water Management District

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40D-26.091Publications Incorporated by Reference

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose is to amend Rule 40D-26.091, F.A.C. to replace the Facilitating Agricultural Resource Management Systems (FARMS) Program Model Farms Economic Update, June 2009 publication with the Model Farms Economic Study – Final Report, March 2016.

SUMMARY: The proposed amendment will update the FARMS Model used to ensure an effective cost/benefit ratio for each proposed project implementing typical best management practices. The newly updated model, the Model Farms Economic Study – Final Report, March 2016, will replace the existing model, the Model Farms Economic Update, June 2009.

SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS AND LEGISLATIVE RATIFICATION:

The Agency has determined that this will not have an adverse impact on small business or likely increase directly or indirectly regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within one year after the implementation of the rule. A SERC has not been prepared by the Agency.

The Agency has determined that the proposed rule is not expected to require legislative ratification based on the statement of estimated regulatory costs or if no SERC is required, the information expressly relied upon and described herein: There are no costs to the regulated public as a result of the proposed amendment. Therefore, this rulemaking will not result in any adverse economic impacts or regulatory cost increases that require legislative ratification.

Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: Sections 373.044, 373.113, 373.171, FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: Sections 373.0363(4), 373.705(3), 373.707(1), 373.707(8), FS.

IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN THE FAR.

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 Office Chief, [phone], ext. 4703; 1-800-423-1476 (FL only), ext. 4703; or 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 IS: Jessica Hall, SWFWMD, 7601 Highway 301 North, Tampa, FL 33637-6759, [phone], ext. 2139; email [e-mail]. J2016070-4

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

40D-26.091 Publications Incorporated by Reference.

The following document is hereby incorporated by reference into this chapter and is available from the District upon request: Facilitating Agricultural Resource Management Systems (FARMS) Program Model Farms Economic Study – Final Report Update, March 2016 June 2009.

Rulemaking Authority 373.044, 373.113, 373.171 FS. Law Implemented 373.0363(4), 373.705(3), 373.707(1), 373.707(8) FS. History–New 1-7-09, Amended 1-16-11, __-__-17.

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Erica E. Richards, Senior Attorney

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Southwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: October 25, 2016

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: January 4, 2017