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Notice: 4661546

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS

Division:

Southwest Florida Water Management District

Chapter:

WATER LEVELS AND RATES OF FLOW

Overview

RULE:

40D-8.041

Minimum Flows

PURPOSE:

The amendments establish minimum flows pursuant to Section 373.042, F.S., for the Lower Hillsborough River, Sulphur Springs and the Tampa Bypass Canal, all located in Hillsborough County, Florida. These water bodies are listed on the District’s minimum flow and levels priority list for establishment of minimum flows. These minimum flows will be used in the District’s permitting and resource management and development programs.

SUMMARY:

The amendments establish minimum flows for the Lower Hillsborough River ranging from 20-24 cubic feet per second depending on the time of year and climatic conditions. The amendments establish minimum flows for Sulphur Springs ranging from 10-18 cubic feet per second depending on the time of year, water level elevations in the Hillsborough River Reservoir and tide stages. The amendments also establish a minimum flow of 0 cubic feet per second for the Tampa Bypass Canal at Structure 160.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

373.044, 373.113, 373.171 FS.

LAW:

373.036, 373.0361, 373.042, 373.0421 FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

9/28/2007 Vol. 33/39

COMMENTS:

From 9/28/2007 To 10/19/2007 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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