Amendments to this chapter include: 1) setting forth the policy for permit applications that do not meet the provisions in this chapter for a general permit; 2) requiring a single noticed general permit for contiguous areas unless the projects are served by separate withdrawal facilities; 3) granting a general permit by rule for short-term dewatering and for closed-loop systems; 4) setting forth circumstances under which the water use would qualify for a noticed general permit and when an applicant must apply for an individual permit; 5) replacing old water use forms with new ones; 6) incorporating provisions from Chapter 40E-20, F.A.C.; 7) conforming to the Water Resource Implementation Rule on minimum flows and levels; 8) providing for modifications of permits by letter for certain types of projects or activities; and 9) facilitating implementation of the recent amendments to Section 373.236(5), F.S.