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Notice: 7818799

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS

Division:

Northwest Florida Water Management District

Chapter:

REGULATION OF CONSUMPTIVE USES OF WATER

Overview

RULE:

40A-2.051	Exemptions
40A-2.101	Content of Application
40A-2.351	Transfer of Permits
40A-2.381	Limiting Conditions
40A-2.901	Forms

PURPOSE:

The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to: reduce the permitting requirements for water users whose withdrawals pose minimal impact to the water resources, minimize non-potable demands on the potable water supplies, promote use of the lowest quality water suitable for the intended purpose; incorporate forms by reference in the appropriate section or subsection of the rule; and include statutory permit language.

SUMMARY:

Rule 40A-2.051, F.A.C., Exemptions – Expand an existing exemption in rule that allows small withdrawals from shallow wells in coastal areas. The current exemption applies to Okaloosa, Walton and Bay counties. A similar exemption allows such withdrawals in Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties. The proposed change will allow such uses in Gulf and Franklin Counties.
Rule 40A-2.101, F.A.C., Content of Application – Distributes forms incorporated by reference into the appropriate subsections of the rule. That, per the current interpretation of subparagraph 120.55(1)(a)4., F.S., being the first subsection in which the form is referenced.
Rule 40A-2.351, F.A.C., Transfer of Permits – Distributes forms incorporated by reference into the appropriate subsections of the rule. That, per the current interpretation of subparagraph 120.55(1)(a)4., F.S., being the first subsection in which the form is referenced.
Rule 40A-2.381, F.A.C., Limiting Conditions – Distributes forms incorporated by reference into the appropriate subsections of the rule. That, per the current interpretation of subparagraph 120.55(1)(a)4., F.S., being the first subsection in which the form is referenced.
Rule 40A-2.901, F.A.C., Forms – Removes inclusive incorporation by reference of forms in the list and allows distribution into the appropriate subsections of the rule. That, per the current interpretation of subparagraph 120.55(1)(a)4., F.S., being the first subsection in which the form is referenced.
NWFWMD Form A2-E – Add the language required by current Florida Statute [373.116(3), F.S.].

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

373.044, 373.113, 373.171, 373.216, 373.219, 373.223 FS.

LAW:

373.171, 373.216, 373.219, 373.223 FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

10/23/2009 Vol. 35/42

COMMENTS:

From 10/23/2009 To 11/13/2009 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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