To receive public comments on revised draft rule amendments to Chapter 62-346, F.A.C., including Applicant’s Handbook Volumes I and II. Amending these rules is required to adopt Phase 2 of the Environmental Resource Permit (ERP) program within the Northwest Florida Water Management District. The revised rules will improve the management and storage of surface waters, including regulation of dredging and filling in connected and isolated wetlands and other surface waters. These rules have been revised based on comments received during previous workshops and meetings. The draft rule is available on the Department’s Internet site at http://www.dep.state.fl.us/water/wetlands/erp/rules/draft_nw.htm.