Purpose


The purpose of the rule development is to update Rule 40B-400.046, Florida Administrative Code, to incorporate the form 40B-400.046A Petition for a Formal Wetland and Surface Water Determination. The form was previously incorporated by reference in Rule 40B-1.901, F.A.C.; however, recent changes to Section 120.55, Florida Statutes, require that items incorporated by reference shall be incorporated into the corresponding rule. In addition, the rule language will be updated in accordance with review by Joint Administrative Procedures Committee. Rule 40B-400.041, F.A.C., will also be amended to maintain consistency with Florida Statutes. The effect of the proposed rule amendments will be to correct the location of the form in the rules and provide for a simplified and updated version of the form, as well as maintain consistency with Florida Statutes.