The workshop will provide an opportunity for the Department to present and respond to any public comments about the model set provided on April 12, 2019 that will be used in the development of the Lake Talquin nutrient TMDLs, and outline the next ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

62-304.305Ochlockonee Basin TMDLs

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection announces a workshop to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME: June 5, 2019, 2:00 p.m.

PLACE: Carr Building, Conference Room 170, 3800 Commonwealth Blvd., Tallahassee, Florida

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The workshop will provide an opportunity for the Department to present and respond to any public comments about the model set provided on April 12, 2019 that will be used in the development of the Lake Talquin nutrient TMDLs, and outline the next steps in the TMDL development. Furthermore, the Department intends for these nutrient TMDLs, if adopted, to constitute site-specific numeric interpretations of the narrative nutrient criterion set forth in paragraph 62-302.530(48)(b), F.A.C., that would replace the otherwise applicable numeric nutrient criteria in subsection 62-302.531(2) for these particular waters. The Department will accept written comments on the topics above through June 14, 2019. Written comments should be directed to: Erin Rasnake, Program Administrator, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, MS 3555, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2400, [e-mail].

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Ms. Shamyah Gibson, Department of Environmental Protection, MS 3555, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2400, [phone].

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 48 hours before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Ms. Shamyah Gibson, [phone]. 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).