The Suwannee River Water Management District (District) gives notice that it is initiating rulemaking to amend Rule 40B-1.106 for the purpose of incorporating by reference a revised memorandum of understanding between Suwannee River Water Management ...

 

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Suwannee River Water Management District

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40B-1.106Interagency Agreements

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Suwannee River Water Management District (District) gives notice that it is initiating rulemaking to amend Rule 40B-1.106 for the purpose of incorporating by reference a revised memorandum of understanding between Suwannee River Water Management District and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for the permitting of artificial recharge projects. The effect will be to reduce unnecessary regulatory burdens and achieve other streamlining benefits for the regulated public.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Rule amendment to incorporate revised Interagency Agreement by reference in 40B-1.106(2)(a), F.A.C.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 373.044, 373.046, 373.083, 373.113 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 373.016, 373.046, 373.083, 373.103 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.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Warren Zwanka, Senior Hydrogeologist, Suwannee River Water Management District, 9225 CR 49, Live Oak, Florida 32060, [phone] or 1(800)226-1066 (FL only)

 

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS:

 

40B-1.106 Interagency Agreements.

(1) In order to eliminate duplicative permitting, to provide for consolidation of data collection, and to coordinate water-related programs, the District, as needed, enters into agreements with other agencies exercising powers that affect water resources of the State.

(2) The District has entered into the following agreements or memorandums of understanding which are on file with the District and which are hereby incorporated:

(a) By Agreement Number 15/16-062 dated February 29, 2016, the District and Florida Department of Environmental Protection entered into an agreement concerning applications for projects involving the construction and operation of underground injection of water facilitiesBy Agreement Number 82/83-1 dated September 16, 1982, the District and the Florida Department of Environmental Regulation entered into an agreement in regards to public drinking water applications, applications for projects involving the construction and operation of artificial recharge facilities, and applications for projects utilizing land disposal of treated wastewaters.

(b) By Agreement Number 90/91-94 dated June 27, 1991, Florida Water Management Districts and the Florida Public Service Commission entered into an agreement which establishes the policies and procedures to be followed regarding the separate and distinct responsibilities of each agency.

(c) By Agreement Number 91/92-84 dated June 18, 1992, the District, the Florida Department of Environmental Regulation, and the Florida Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services entered into an agreement regarding the implementation of permitting requirements for Chapter 62-524, F.A.C., New Potable Water Well Permitting in Delineated Areas.

(3) All District agreements are on file and available for inspection at District Headquarters, 9225 County Road 49, Live Oak, Florida 32060.

Rulemaking Authority 373.044, 373.046, 373.083, 373.113 FS. Law Implemented 373.016, 373.046, 373.083, 373.103 FS. History–New 9-15-81, Amended 3-14-83, 3-17-88, 12-21-88, 6-17-93, 3-13-94, 10-3-95, 12-3-98,                             .