RULE NO: RULE TITLE
40B-400.443: General Permit to the Florida Department of Transportation, Counties and Municipalities for Minor Bridge Alteration, Replacement, Maintenance and Operation
40B-400.447: General Permit to the Florida Department of Transportation, Counties and Municipalities for Minor Activities Within Existing Rights-of-Way or Easements
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of the rule development is to clarify the language of two noticed general permits in Chapter 40B-400, F.A.C., for Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) projects. The effect of the proposed rule amendments will provide for better use of District rules that regularly apply to FDOT projects.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: These proposed amendments will address specific noticed general permits in Chapter 40B-400, F.A.C., for FDOT projects for adding paved shoulders to meet safety standards, extending existing culverts, in-kind bridge replacements, addition of pedestrian or bicycle facilities, and other existing design criteria that are not necessarily appropriate for roadway projects.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 373.044, 373.113, 373.118 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 373.118, 373.413, 373.416, 373.426 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 AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE FROM THE CONTACT PERSON LISTED ABOVE.