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Notice: 24865385

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Chapter:

TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOADS

Overview

RULE:

62-304.505	Middle St. Johns River Basin TMDLs
62-304.515	Kissimmee River Basin TMDLs

PURPOSE:

The purpose of these rules is to adopt Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs), and their allocations, for certain waters impaired for nutrients in the Middle St. Johns River Basin and Kissimmee River Basin. Furthermore, in accordance with paragraph 62-302.531(2)(a), F.A.C., the nutrient TMDL for Louise Lake, Lake Wales, Lake Pierce, and Lake Marion will constitute site specific numeric interpretations of the narrative nutrient criterion set forth in paragraph 62-302.530(48)(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 Middle St. Johns River Basin, and Kissimmee River Basin. Specifically, the nutrient TMDL rules being proposed for adoption are for Louise Lake (WBID 2902), Lake Wales (WBID 1619A), Lake Pierce (WBID 1532A), and Lake Marion (WBID 1480).  These waterbodies were verified for nutrients impairment using the methodology established in Chapter 62-303, F.A.C.  This rulemaking has been given OGC case numbers 20-1055 for Lake Wales, Lake Pierce, and Lake Marion; and 21-0419 for Louise Lake.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

403.061, 403.067 FS.

LAW:

403.061, 403.062, 403.067 FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

8/11/2021 Vol. 47/155

COMMENTS:

From 8/11/2021 To 9/1/2021 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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