Notice of Development of Rulemaking

WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS
Suwannee River Water Management District
RULE NO: RULE TITLE
40B-2.011: Policy and Purpose
40B-2.021: Definitions
40B-2.025: Processing of Water Use Permit Applications
40B-2.041: Permits Required
40B-2.051: Exemptions
40B-2.101: Content of Application
40B-2.201: Permit Fees
40B-2.301: Conditions for Issuance of Permits
40B-2.311: Competing Applications
40B-2.321: Duration of Permits
40B-2.331: Modification of Permits
40B-2.341: Revocation of Permits
40B-2.351: Transfer of Permits
40B-2.361: Renewal of Permits
40B-2.381: Limiting Conditions
40B-2.441: Temporary Water Use Permits
40B-2.451: Emergency Authorization for Withdrawal or Diversion
40B-2.501: Classification of Permits
40B-2.751: Investigation, Enforcement, and Penalties
40B-2.781: Enforcement
40B-2.901: Forms and Instructions
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of the rule development is to update these sections of Chapter 40B-2, Florida Administrative Code, to modernize the existing rule language and incorporate a Water Use Permitting Guide by reference. In addition, Rule 40B-2.041, F.A.C., is amending the Minor Permit by Rule that regulates qualifying landscape irrigation uses in Rule 40B-2.041, F.A.C. The effect of the rule development will be to provide for a more efficient water use program by bringing the rule up to date. The effect will also set forth conservation measures for qualifying landscape irrigation uses and develop consistency with St. Johns and Southwest Florida water management districts.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: This proposed rule development will modernize the existing rule language and incorporate a Water Use Permitting Guide by reference to provide for a more efficient water use program and provide for better conservation measures and consistency with St. Johns River and Southwest Florida water management districts.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 120.54(5), 373.044, 373.083, 373.113, 373.116, 373.118, 373.119, 373.129, 373.136, 373.171, 373.219(2) FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 120.60, 373.016, 373.019, 373.023, 373.042, 373.044, 373.0421, 373.083, 373.103, 373.109, 373.116, 373.117, 373.1175, 373.118, 373.129, 373.136, 373.216, 373.219, 373.223, 373.226, 373.227, 373.229, 373.232, 373.233, 373.236, 373.239, 373.243, 373.244, 373.246, 373.250 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, Rules Coordinator, Suwannee River Water Management District, 9225 C.R. 49, Live Oak, FL 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.