The proposed rule would establish minimum water levels and flows for Silver River and a minimum flow for Silver Springs pursuant to the mandate of section 373.042, Florida Statutes. Each water level has an associated duration and return interval. The terms herein are already defined in chapter 40C-8, F.A.C. As with all minimum levels and flows established by the District, if adopted, the minimum levels and flows in this rule amendment would be used as a basis for imposing limitations on withdrawals of groundwater and surface water in the consumptive use permit regulatory process and for reviewing proposed surface water management systems in the environmental resource permit regulatory process. Members of the District’s Governing Board may attend the scheduled Rule Development Workshop.