4797540, 40D-21.231 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 4797540

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS

Division:

Southwest Florida Water Management District

Chapter:

WATER SHORTAGE PLAN

Overview

RULE:

40D-21.231	Declaring a Water Shortage
40D-21.331	Declaring a Water Shortage Emergency
40D-21.441	Public Supply Water Shortage Mitigation Plans (Repealed)

PURPOSE:

The proposed amendments will provide that approved Water Shortage Mitigation Plans will be considered by the District in determining whether to declare a water shortage or water shortage emergency. The proposed amendments will also clarify submittal documentation for a Water Shortage Mitigation Plan and the effect on the District's authority under its Water Shortage Plan and water use permits where the District approves a variance or waiver to the District's Water Shortage Plan based on a Water Shortage Mitigation Plan.

SUMMARY:

The proposed amendments add that approved Water Shortage Mitigation Plans will be a factor to be considered by the Governing Board or Executive Director in determining whether to declare a water shortage or water shortage emergency, respectively. The proposed amendments also clarify that the District retains its authority to impose restrictions and to affect water use permits during a declared water shortage or water shortage emergency in areas where a Water Shortage Mitigation Plan has been approved.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

373.044, 373.113 FS.

LAW:

373.119, 373.175, 373.246 FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

11/9/2007 Vol. 33/45

COMMENTS:

From 11/9/2007 To 11/30/2007 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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