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Notice: 12595273

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Chapter:

TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOADS

Overview

RULE:

62-304.645

Springs Coast Basin TMDLs

PURPOSE:

The purpose of the rule is to adopt Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs), and their allocations, for certain waters impaired for nutrients and dissolved oxygen in the Springs Coast Basin.  Furthermore, upon paragraph 62-302.531(2)(a), F.A.C., becoming effective, these  nutrient TMDLs will constitute site specific numeric interpretations of the narrative nutrient criterion set forth in paragraph 62-302.530(47)(b), F.A.C.

SUMMARY:

These TMDLs address certain dissolved oxygen and nutrient impairments in the Springs Coast Basin.  Specifically, the TMDL rules being proposed for adoption are for the Curlew Creek tidal segment and the McKay Creek tidal segment.  These waterbodies were verified as impaired for dissolved oxygen and nutrients, due to elevated chlorophyll a concentrations, using the methodology established in Chapter 62-303, F.A.C., Identification of Impaired Surface Waters.  This rulemaking has been given an OGC case number 12-1360.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

403.061, 403.067 FS.

LAW:

403.061, 403.062, 403.067 FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

2/1/2013 Vol. 39/22

COMMENTS:

From 2/1/2013 To 2/22/2013 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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