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Notice: 490546

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Chapter:

SURFACE WATER QUALITY STANDARDS

Overview

RULE:

62-302.300	Findings, Intent, and Antidegradation Policy for Surface Water Quality
62-302.400	Classification of Surface Waters, Usage, Reclassification, Classified Waters
62-302.500	Surface Waters: Minimum Criteria, General Criteria
62-302.530	Table: Surface Water Quality Criteria
62-302.700	Special Protection, Outstanding Florida Waters, Outstanding National Resource Waters
62-302.800	Site Specific Alternative Criteria

PURPOSE:

The Federal Clean Water Act requires states to conduct a comprehensive review of their surface water quality standards every three years (“triennial review”).  The proposed rule amendments were developed under the current triennial review.  Two public workshops were held on September 1, 2005 (Orlando) and September 7, 2005 (Tallahassee).  A number of surface water quality criteria are revised and an amendment is made to the opening paragraph in Rule 62-302.530, F.A.C., to take into account natural and statistical variability when evaluating ambient waters for the purposes of determining impairment.  In addition, a number of non-substantive, editorial changes are made to update cross-references and correct typographical errors.

SUMMARY:

Proposed rule revisions include amendments to surface water quality criteria for Arsenic, Halomethanes, Cadmium, Iron, and Total Coliforms.  In addition, clarifying language is proposed in the introductory paragraph to Rule 62-302.530, F.A.C., to take into account natural and statistical variability when evaluating ambient waters for the purposes of determining impairment.  Finally, a number of non-substantive, editorial changes are made to update cross-references and correct typographical errors.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

403.061, 403.062, 403.087, 403.088, 403.504, 403.704, 403.804, 403.805 FS.

LAW:

373.414, 403.021, 403.061, 403.062, 403.085, 403.086, 403.087, 403.088, 403.101, 403.141, 403.161, 403.182, 403.201, 403.502, 403.504, 403.702, 403.708, 403.802 FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

7/28/2006 Vol. 32/30

COMMENTS:

From 7/28/2006 To 8/18/2006 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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