Amendments to this chapter include: 1) requiring a signle noticed general permit for contiguous areas unless served by separate withdrawal facilities; 2) grant a general permit by rule for the use of water for cooling/heating systems, a use that previously required a water use permit; 3) set forth circumstances under which the water use would likely qualify for such a general permit as well as specify those criteria under which an applicant must apply for an individual permit; replace old water use forms with new ones; incorporate provisions from Chapter 40E-20, F.A.C.; conform to the Water Resource Implementation rule on minimum flows and levels; provide for modifications of permits by letter for certain types of projects or activities; and facilitate implementation of the recent amendments to Section 373.236(5), F.S.