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To receive public comments on 1) draft total maximum daily loads (TMDLs) for the impaired waters in the Springs Coast Basin, to be adopted in Rule 62-304.645, F.A.C., and 2) having these nutrient TMDLs, if adopted, constitute site specific numeric interpretations of the narrative nutrient criterion set forth in paragraph 62-302.530(47)(b), F.A.C., that would replace the otherwise applicable numeric nutrient criteria in paragraph 62-302.531(2) for these particular waters, upon paragraph 62-302.531(2)(a), F.A.C., becoming effective. The TMDLs to be presented at the public workshop are for Kings Bay WBID 1341 [Nutrients (Algal Mats)], Hunters Spring WBID 1341C [Nutrients (Algal Mats)], House Spring WBID 1341D [Nutrients (Algal Mats)], Idiots Delight Spring WBID 1341F [Nutrients (Algal Mats)], Tarpon Spring WBID 1341G [Nutrients (Algal Mats)], and Black Spring WBID 1341H [Nutrients (Algal Mats)]. The draft TMDL documents for these impaired waters will be placed on the Department’s TMDL website (http://www.dep.state.fl.us/water/tmdl/) by Wednesday, September 18, 2013, and will be provided upon request to interested parties by mail or via e-mail distribution. The Department will accept written comments on the draft TMDLs, as well as the establishment of these nutrient TMDLs as site specific interpretations of the narrative nutrient criterion, through October 18, 2013. Written comments 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.