Notice of Meeting/Workshop Hearing

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:
62-304.725: Southeast Coast Basin TMDLs
The Department of Environmental Protection announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.
DATE AND TIME: June 24, 2011, 9:30 a.m.
PLACE: Long Key Natural Area & Nature Center, Oak Hammock Hall, 3501 S.W. 130th Ave., Davie, FL 33330
GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: This is a general public meeting for interested stakeholders to discuss issues related to developing total maximum daily loads (TMDLs) for water segments in the Southeast Coast basin that are verified for low dissolved oxygen and nutrient impairments. The meeting will provide an opportunity for the Department to present a general approach to develop TMDLs for these impaired waters and receive feedback from local stakeholders. Water segments to be discussed at the meeting include the South New River Canal (WBID 3279) and North Fork New River (WBID 3276A). Written comments on the TMDL approach should be directed to: Jan Mandrup-Poulsen, Environmental Administrator, Watershed Evaluation and TMDL Section, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Mail Station 3555, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2400 or via email at: jan.mandrup-poulsen@dep.state.fl.us.
A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Ms. Jennifer McClain, Watershed Evaluation and TMDL Section, MS 3555, Department of Environmental Protection, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2400 or by calling: (850)245-8449.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 48 hours before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Ms. Jennifer McClain at (850)245-8449. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).