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Notice: 18372981

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Chapter:

TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOADS

Overview

RULE:

62-304.305

Ochlockonee River 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 in the Ochlockonee River Basin.  Furthermore, in accordance with paragraph 62-302.531(2)(a), F.A.C., the nutrient TMDLs for Lake Tallavana and Lake Talquin will constitute a site specific numeric interpretations of the narrative nutrient criterion set forth in paragraph 62-302.530(90)(b), F.A.C., that will supersede the otherwise applicable numeric nutrient criteria in subsection 62-302.531(2), F.A.C., for these surface water segments.

SUMMARY:

These TMDLs address certain nutrient impairments in the Ochlockonee River Basin.  Specifically, the nutrient TMDL rules being proposed for adoption are for Lake Talquin and Lake Tallavana.  These waterbodies were verified for nutrient impairments 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 OGC case number 16-0219.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

403.061, 403.067 FS.

LAW:

403.061, 403.062, 403.067 FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

12/16/2016 Vol. 42/243

COMMENTS:

From 12/16/2016 To 1/6/2017 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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