23417078, 62-302.700 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 23417078

Notice of Development of Rulemaking

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Chapter:

SURFACE WATER QUALITY STANDARDS

Overview

RULE:

62-302.700

Special Protection, Outstanding Florida Waters, Outstanding National Resource Waters

PURPOSE:

The Department is initiating rulemaking to propose designating Grassy Waters Preserve (excluding the M canal) in Palm Beach County, Florida as an Outstanding Florida Water (OFW). OFWs receive additional regulatory protections as set forth in Rule 62-4.242(2), Florida Administrative Code.

SUBJECT:

The City of West Palm Beach submitted a petition on May 27, 2020, requesting the Department designate Grassy Waters Preserve, excluding the M Canal, as a Special Waters OFW.  Grassy Waters Preserve is 23-square mile aquatic preserve located in eastern Palm Beach County and is wholly owned by the City of West Palm Beach. The preserve is designated as protected conservation land in the City’s comprehensive plan. The Florida Legislature has recognized the significance of Grassy Waters Preserve and has limited its use to water supply, environmental, educational, or conservation purposes.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

403.061, 403.087, 403.088, 403.804, 403.805 F.S.

LAW:

403.021(11), 403.061, 403.062, 403.087, 403.088, 403.101, 403.141, 403.182, 403.502, 403.702, 403.708 F.S.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

7/13/2020 Vol. 46/135

RELATED STATUTES
AND LAWS:

403.061, 403.087, 403.088, 403.804, 403.805 F.S., 403.021(11), 403.061, 403.062, 403.087, 403.088, 403.101, 403.141, 403.182, 403.502, 403.702, 403.708 F.S.

OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE:

Joint Administrative Procedures Committee
Florida Administrative Law Central Online Network (F.A.L.C.O.N.)

RELATED COURT CASES:

Division of Administrative Hearings

FEDERAL eRULEMAKING
WEB PORTAL:

Regulations.gov

HOW TO LINK TO
THIS NOTICE:

http://flrules.org/gateway/ruleno.asp?id=62-302.700&PDate=7/13/2020&Section=1

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