Purpose


Rule 62-113.200, F.A.C., is amended to delegate to the Northwest Florida, St. Johns River, Suwannee River, Southwest Florida, and South Florida Water Management Districts (Districts), and Broward County the authority granted to the Department under Sections 373.109(1)(a) through (d), (2), and (5), F.S., as amended by Section 18 of Senate Bill 1294 (2008), Chapter 2008-150, Laws of Florida, to charge certain minimum and new fees for activities regulated under Part IV of Chapter 373, F.S., and to adjust all fees under Part IV of Chapter 373, F.S., as necessary to reflect, at a minimum, upward adjustments in the Consumer Price Index or similar inflation indicator as adopted by rule. The Department is vested with the authority for this delegation under Sections 373.026(7), 373.103, and 403.805, F.S.