40E-4.021: Definitions
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The South Florida Water Management District (District) proposes to: expand the definition of electronic filing in subsection 40E-4.021(13), F.A.C., to include Works of the District permits.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Subsection 40E-4.021(13), F.A.C., the definition of electronic filing, will be expanded to include Works of the District Permits.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 373.044, 373.113, 668.003, 668.004, 668.50 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 373.019, 373.403-.443, 403.031, 668.003, 668.004, 668.50, 704.06 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.
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 2 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Although Governing Board meetings, hearings and workshops are normally recorded, affected persons are advised that it may be necessary for them to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which any appeal is to be based. Persons with disabilities or handicaps who need assistance may contact District Clerk, at (561)686-8800 at least two business days in advance to make appropriate arrangements. 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).
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Anita R. Bain, Division Director, South Florida Water Management District, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, Florida 33406, (561)682-6866, email abain@sfwmd.gov. For any procedural matters, you may contact Charron A. Follins, Senior Paralegal, Office of Counsel, South Florida Water Management District, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, Florida 33406, (561)682-6293, email cfollins@sfwmd.gov.
THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS:
40E-4.021 Definitions.
(1) through (12) No change.
(13) “Electronic filing” means filing or submission of an Environmental Resource, Surface Water Management, Permit or Consumptive Use, or Works of the District Permit Application; Response to Request for Additional Information; or Request for Permit Transfer at the District's e-Permitting website. Electronic filing is governed by the provisions of Chapter 668, F.S. If the applicant or sender of electronic data inhibits the ability of the District to store or print the electronic data, it shall not be considered filed with or received by the District. Filings received by the District after 5:00 p.m. shall be deemed filed on the next regular business day.
(14) through (46) No change.
Specific Authority 373.044, 373.113, 668.003, 668.004, 668.50 FS. Law Implemented 373.019, 373.403-.443, 403.031, 668.003, 668.004, 668.50, 704.06 FS. History–New 9-3-81, Amended 1-31-82, 12-1-82, Formerly 16K-1.05(1), Amended 7-1-86, 4-20-94, 10-3-95, 4-1-96, 10-1-06,________.