22873781, 40D-8.623 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 22873781

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS

Division:

Southwest Florida Water Management District

Chapter:

WATER LEVELS AND RATES OF FLOW

Overview

RULE:

40D-8.623

Minimum Wetland Levels

PURPOSE:

The purpose is to amend Rule 40D-8.623 F.A.C., to revise, replace, and adopt new minimum levels for certain wetlands located in Hillsborough, Pasco, and Pinellas Counties.

SUMMARY:

Section 373.042, F.S., requires the District to establish minimum flows and levels for lakes, wetlands, rivers and aquifers within the District’s boundaries. Section 373.0421(3), F.S., further requires the District to periodically reevaluate and revise adopted minimum flows and levels. This rule is necessary to revise the previously established minimum levels for certain wetlands previously listed in the rule. The establishment and periodic evaluation of minimum levels is required by statute to ensure that the minimum hydrologic requirements of the water resources and ecology of the area are maintained.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

373.044, 373.113, 373.171, F.S.

LAW:

373.036, 373.042, 373.0421, 373.086, 373.709, F.S.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

1/29/2020 Vol. 46/19

COMMENTS:

From 1/29/2020 To 2/19/2020 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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