Summary
The proposed rule amendments would: (1) revise references to Chapter 40C-4 and 40C-40 to reference the applicable provisions in Chapter 62-330; (2) revise references to the District’s existing Applicant’s Handbooks so that the rule references the applicable Volume I or Volume II of the handbook that has been developed as part of DEP’s statewide ERP rulemaking process; (3) merge sections 40C-44.055 and 40C-44.061 into one section providing for individual permits since chapter 62-330 does not provide for standard general ERPs; (4) amend 40C-44.101 to reference the new statewide application form and an addendum that will replace existing forms in the rule; (5) amend section 40C-44.091 to delete reference to the District’s existing Agricultural Handbook; and (6) amend sections 40C-44.011 and 40C-44.021 consistent with the District’s 2012-2013 Regulatory Plan; and (7) incorporate by reference Part VII (“Agricultural Surface Water Management Systems”) of new SJRWMD Volume II. Part VII is based on the District’s existing Agricultural Handbook. The proposed amendments do not incorporate by reference sections of Volume I because these sections will be incorporated by reference in chapter 62-330 and, pursuant to section 373.4131(2)(a), F.S., SJRWMD must implement the amendments to chapter 62-330 without further rulemaking.