Florida Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 11, 2024) |
62. Department of Environmental Protection |
D62. Departmental |
62-303. Identification Of Impaired Surface Waters |
1A spring vent in predominantly fresh waters shall be included on the Planning list for nitrate-nitrite if:
18(1) The numeric interpretation of the narrative nutrient criterion established in subsection 3062-302.531(2), 31F.A.C., is exceeded; or
35(2) Algal mats or blooms are present in sufficient quantities to pose a nuisance or hinder reproduction of a threatened or endangered species; or
59(3) There is a statistically significant increasing trend in the annual geometric means at the 95 percent confidence level in nitrate-nitrite over the planning period using a Mann’s one-sided, upper-tail test for trend, as described in Nonparametric Statistical Methods by M. Hollander and D. Wolfe (1999 ed.), pages 376 and 724, which were incorporated by reference in Rule 11762-303.351, 118F.A.C.
119Rulemaking Authority 121403.061, 122403.067 FS. 124Law Implemented 126403.062, 127403.067 FS. 129History–New 7-2-12, Amended 2-17-16.