The purpose and effect of this rulemaking is to revise the requirements for obtaining emergency authorizations to conduct activities regulated under Part IV, Chapter 373, Florida Statutes (F.S.), and to adopt an emergency field authorization form in conjunction with concurrent amendment to Rule 40D-1.1021, F.A.C. The form is adopted by reference in Rule 40D-1.1021, F.A.C., and listed with the other forms the District has adopted by rule in 40D-1.659, F.A.C. These amendments are proposed to provide a more effective and efficient process for obtaining emergency authorizations.