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To present and receive public comments on the draft total maximum daily loads (TMDLs) for the nutrient impairment of the Wacissa River and Wacissa Springs Group (WBIDs 3424 and 3424Z), in the Aucilla River Basin, to be adopted in Rule 62-304.406, F.A.C. These nutrient TMDLs, if adopted, will constitute site specific numeric interpretations of the narrative nutrient criterion set forth in paragraph 62-302.530(47)(b), F.A.C., that will supersede the otherwise applicable numeric nutrient criteria in subsection 62-302.531(2), F.A.C., for the particular surface water segments. The draft TMDL document for these impaired waters were placed on the department’s TMDL website (http://www.dep.state.fl.us/water/tmdl/) on June 13, 2016 and will be provided upon request to interested parties by mail or via e-mail distribution. Written comments on these TMDLs, as well as the establishment of these nutrient TMDLs as site specific interpretations of the narrative nutrient criteria, should be directed to: Richard Hicks, PG Administrator, Ground Water Management Section, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Mail Station #3575, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2400, email: richard.w.hicks@dep.state.fl.us. The department will accept written comments through September 8, 2016.