NOTICE OF EXTENSION UNDER SECTION 120.74(5), FLORIDA STATUTES

 

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

NOTICE OF EXTENSION UNDER SECTION 120.74(5), FLORIDA STATUTES

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

62-555.310Source and Siting Requirements for Public Water Systems

62-555.314Location of Public Water System Mains

62-555.316Public Water System Utilizing Direct or Indirect Potable Reuse

62-555.317Engineering Report and Source Water Evaluation for Potable Reuse

62-555.318Pilot Testing Program for Potable Reuse

62-555.319Permit Requirements for Advanced Treatment Water Facility

62-555.320Design and Construction of Public Water Systems

62-555.350Operation and Maintenance of Public Water Systems

62-555.520Applying for Public Water System Construction Permits

In accordance with subsection 120.74(5), F.S., the Department extends the April 1 deadline to publish the Notice of Proposed Rule for Chapter 62-555, F.A.C. An initial Notice of Rule Development was published in the Florida Administrative Register on Dec. 21, 2020, Vol. 46/235, for Rules 62-555.314, 62-555.320 and 62-555.350, F.A.C., and a second Notice of Rule Development was published on May 19, 2021, for Rules 62-555.316, 62-555.317 and 62-555.318, F.A.C. An updated Notice of Rule Development was published on June 28, 2021, Vol. 47/124, for Rules 62-555.310, 62-555.314, 62-555.316, 62-555.317, 62-555.318, 62-555.320, 62-555.350 and 62-555.520, F.A.C. A final Notice of Rule Development was published in the Florida Administrative Register on Nov. 14, 2022, Vol. 48/221, for the new rule 62-555.319, F.A.C. An initial rule development workshop was held on Jan. 14, 2021, and a second rule development workshop was held on June 2, 2021. Based on the public comments and recommendations of the Potable Reuse Commission’s 2020 report, the Department is establishing the new Rule 62-555.319, F.A.C., incorporated into Chapter 62-555, F.A.C., and the new Chapter 62-565, F.A.C., to address the permitting requirements of the Advanced Treatment Water Facility. An initial Notice of Rule Development for the new Chapter 62-565, F.A.C., was published in the Florida Administrative Register on Jan. 30, 2023, Vol. 49/19, and updated on June 9, 2023, Vol. 49/112. The Department is continuing rule development in order to evaluate public comments received about the draft rule language and to consider any necessary changes based public input.