Summary
As amended, Rule 40E-4.091 will incorporate a document entitled “Environmental Resource Permit Applicant’s Handbook Volume II: For Use Within the Geographic Limits of the South Florida Water Management District”. This handbook volume accompanies Applicant’s Handbook – Volume I (General and Environmental) and will be used in conjunction with Volume I to implement the State’s ERP program within the boundaries of the South Florida Water Management District. Generally, the volume’s provisions address: (1) design and performance standards, and criteria for water quality and quantity for stormwater management systems, works and other regulated activities, including alternative criteria for those systems; (2) explanations of standards and criteria pertaining to water flows and levels, flood protection, and the design of dams; (3) explanations of basin criteria; (4) description of drainage basins and regional watersheds; and (5) description of District-specific thresholds and exemptions to be referenced in amended chapter 62-330.