This meeting is being held to discuss the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed numeric nutrient criteria for lakes and flowing waters, including canals, in Florida. The Department plans to respond to questions raised by the public during EPA’s public hearings scheduled for February 16-18, 2010, on the proposed criteria and field any additional questions to the best of the Department’s ability. While not intended as a meeting of the Numeric Nutrient Criteria Technical Advisory Committee (Nutrient TAC), one or more members of the Nutrient TAC may participate and provide comments at this meeting.