The subject area of the proposed rulemaking is amendments to the District water use permitting rules in Chapter 40D-2, F.A.C., and Part B, Basis of Review For Water Use Permit Applications, of the Water Use Permit Information Manual regarding the standards that must be met to obtain a water use permit with a duration of 20 years. Small General permits will be issued with a 20 year duration. General or Individual permits applicants may request a permit with up to a 20 year permit duration where the applicant demonstrates (1) exceptional implementation of alternative water supplies and water conservation, or (2) the provision of a significant quantity of alternative water supply that offsets the withdrawal of ground water, and (3) agreement to comply with conservation and water resource protection standards and associated water use compliance phase-in periods when adopted by rule. The proposed rules also describe required five year compliance reports and the information to be reported for 20 year permits. Other standards for 20 year permits may be developed during rulemaking.