Summary


The proposed amendments specify how to satisfy the Water Use Permit flow meter accuracy verification reporting requirements currently contained in Chapter 40D-2, F.A.C., Water Use Permits. In order to demonstrate compliance with flow meter testing and accuracy requirements the amendments require documentation of test equipment operator competency and test equipment calibration, a diagram and picture depicting the configuration and location of the test equipment, flow meter and pump, and use of the Flow Meter Accuracy Verification Form to report the results of the testing. Alternative methods to demonstrate compliance with the meter accuracy requirements are allowed for existing systems that would have to be retrofitted in order to allow for the specified testing. Clarifications are made to the procedure for reporting pumpage when a flow meter is not functioning correctly. In addition, staff has moved some existing language from one chapter of the Basis of Review to another to consolidate related provisions and to clarify the process.