The Generic Permit for Pollutant Discharges to Surface Waters of the State from the Application of Pesticides would provide coverage for point source discharges of pollutants resulting from the application of pesticides (biological pesticides and chemical pesticides which leave a residue) to surface waters of the state from four specific pesticide use patterns: Mosquito and Other Flying Insect Pest Control, Aquatic Weed and Algae Control, Aquatic Nuisance Animal Control and Forest Canopy or Other Area Wide Pest Control. Approximately 18,000 applicators are expected to be covered under the pesticide GP, based on information from FDACS and FWC. The overwhelming majority, however, are small activities which will be covered automatically, will not need to apply for coverage and will not be subject to any fees. Only approximately 67 entities, specifically identified in the permit and rule, will need to submit an application for coverage, called a Notice of Intent (NOI). These permittees are all federal and state government agencies and local mosquito control programs that conduct or oversee large-scale pesticide application to surface waters of the state. Private sector businesses whether small or large will not be required to submit an NOI.