Notice of Development of Rulemaking

WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS
Suwannee River Water Management District
RULE NO: RULE TITLE
40B-400.091: Publications and Agreements Incorporated by Reference
40B-400.115: Limiting Conditions
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of the rule development is to update these sections of Chapter 40B-400, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), to amend and include additional items incorporated by reference in Rule 40B-400.091, F.A.C. The proposed rule development will also amend limiting conditions for environmental resource permits (ERP), in Rule 40B-400.115, F.A.C. The effect of the proposed rule development will be to amend the ERP Applicant’s Handbook regarding the de-listing of the bald eagle as threatened species, include a new publication incorporated by reference, Florida Stormwater, Erosion and Sedimentation Control Inspectors Manual, and correct terminology to reflect the new publication incorporated by reference. In addition, the proposed rule development will amend procedures for notification if historical or archaeological artifacts are discovered on property permitted under an ERP.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: This proposed rule development will incorporate the most recent version of the Environmental Resource Permit (ERP) Applicant’s Handbook, which will de-list the bald eagle, incorporate a new publication, Florida Stormwater, Erosion and Sedimentation Control Inspectors Manual, and correct terminology to reflect the new publication incorporated by reference. In addition, the proposed rule development will amend procedures for notification if historical or archaeological artifacts are discovered on property permitted under an ERP.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 373.044, 373.046(4), 373.113, 373.118, 373.171, 373.415, 373.421(2), 373.461(3) FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 373.046, 373.118, 373.413, 373.4135, 373.415, 373.416, 373.421(2)-(6), 373.426, 373.461(3) 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.