Notice of Development of Rulemaking

WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS
Suwannee River Water Management District
RULE NO: RULE TITLE
40B-8.021: Definitions
40B-8.051: Minimum Surfacewater Levels and Flows for the Waccasassa River and Levy Blue Spring
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of the rule development is to codify minimum flows and levels for the Waccasassa River and Levy Blue Spring within Chapter 40B-8, F.A.C. The effect of the rule will be to provide protection for these areas from significant harm resulting from uses of ground and surface water.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: This proposed rule development will establish minimum flows and levels for the Waccasassa River and Levy Blue Spring, in accordance with Rule 62-40.473, F.A.C. and Sections 373.042 and 373.0421, F.S.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 373.044, 373.113 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 373.042, 373.0421, 373.103 FS.
IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE WEEKLY.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Linda Welch, Administrative Assistant, Suwannee River Water Management District, 9225 C.R. 49, Live Oak, Florida 32060, (386)362-1001 or (800)226-1066 (FL only)

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS NOT AVAILABLE.