5303298, 40C-400.443 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 5303298

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS

Division:

St. Johns River Water Management District

Chapter:

NOTICED GENERAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE PERMITS

Overview

RULE:

40C-400.443	General Permit to the Florida Department of Transportation, Counties and Municipalities for Minor Bridge Alteration, Replacement, Maintenance and Operation (Repealed)
40C-400.447	General Permit to the Florida Department of Transportation, Counties and Municipalities for Minor Activities Within Existing Rights-of-Way or Easements (Repealed)

PURPOSE:

The purpose and effect of the proposed rule amendment is to: (1) clarify the scope of the noticed general permit authorized by Rule 40C-400.443, F.A.C., (for minor bridge activities by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), counties, and municipalities), and (2) clarify the 0.25 acre wetlands and other surface waters impact area limitation in the noticed general permit authorized by Rule 40C-400.447, F.A.C., (for minor activities by FDOT, counties, and municipalities within existing rights-of-way or easements).

SUMMARY:

This proposed rule amendment would clarify that: (1) the scope of the noticed general permit authorized by Rule 40C-400.443, F.A.C., includes bridge maintenance activities and that the authorized replacement or modification of a bridge includes changes in bridge configuration or fill due to changes in materials, construction techniques, or to meet current construction codes or safety standards, and (2) the 0.25 wetlands and other surface waters impact area limitation in the noticed general permit authorized by Rule 40C-400.447, F.A.C., applies to each culverted crossing.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

373.044, 373.113, 373.118, 373.414, 373.418 FS.

LAW:

373.118, 373.413, 373.414, 373.416, 373.418, 373.426 FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

2/29/2008 Vol. 34/09

COMMENTS:

From 2/29/2008 To 3/21/2008 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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