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Additional rule development workshop to propose new Rule Chapter 40E-10, F.A.C., regarding protection of waters for the natural system from consumptive uses, 40E-10.011, Purpose and General Provisions; 40E-10.021, Definitions; 40E-10.031, Implementation Tools; 40E-10.221, Protected Natural Systems Water Bodies; 40E-10.321, Regional Wetland Systems; 40E-10.421, Water Reservations; 40E-10.431, Water Reservation Areas: Lower West Coast; 40E-10.441, and amendments to Rules 40E-2.011, 40E-2.091, 40E-2.301, 40E-2.331, 40E-20.091, 40E-20.301, 40E-20.302, and 40E-20.331, F.A.C. The purpose of the proposed new rules and amendments it is identify authorities and regulatory tools to be used to protect water for the natural system from consumptive uses and define the volume and timing of water to be reserved from allocation for the Picayune Strand Restoration Project. These workshops are in addition to the workshops previously conducted on June 17, July 24, August 27, September 24 and 30, and October 22 and 23, 2008. The purpose of this additional workshop is to present the fourth draft of proposed rule text based on additional comments received. The fourth draft of the proposed rule text will be posted on the District's website on November 24, 2008 at www.sfwmd.gov/watersupplyruledevelopment, or may be obtained by contacting one of the contact persons listed below.