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| Rule Title: Findings, Intent, and Antidegradation Policy for Surface Water Quality | |||
| Department: | DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION |
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| Division: | Departmental | ||
| Chapter: | SURFACE WATER QUALITY STANDARDS | ||
Latest version of the final adopted rule presented in Florida Administrative Code (FAC):
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Effective Date: | 11/25/2025 |
| History Notes: | Rulemaking Authority 403.061, 403.062, 403.087, 403.088, 403.504, 403.704, 403.804, 403.805 FS. Law Implemented 373.414, 403.021(11), 403.061, 403.085, 403.086, 403.087, 403.088, 403.101, 403.141, 403.161, 403.182, 403.502, 403.702, 403.708, 403.802 FS. History–Formerly 17-3.041, Amended 1-28-90, Formerly 17-3.042, 17-302.300, Amended 12-19-94, 1-23-95, 12-26-96, 5-15-02, 12-7-06, 7-17-13, 2-17-16, 11-25-25. | |
| References in this version: | No reference(s). |
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Findings, Intent, and Antidegradation Policy for Surface Water Quality | 30200967 |
Effective: 11/25/2025 |
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Definitions, Findings, Intent, and Antidegradation Policy for Surface Water Quality, Classification of Surface Waters, Usage, Reclassification, Classified Waters, Numeric Interpretations of Narrative .... | 30088932 |
10/10/2025 Vol. 51/198 |
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The Department is revising a variety of rule provisions in Chapter 62-302, F.A.C., as part of the federally required “Triennial Review” of Florida’s water quality standards. Proposed changes, which are described below, .... | 29715385 |
6/27/2025 Vol. 51/125 |
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To present information and receive public comments on proposed revisions to Chapters 62-302, 62-303, and 62-4, F.A.C., under the Triennial Review .... September 10, 2024, 9:00 AM EDT WEBINAR: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/489109545.... |
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7/25/2024 Vol. 50/145 |
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As required by the Federal Clean Water Act, the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) is conducting the Triennial Review of state surface water quality standards. All surface water quality standards in Chapter .... | 28551288 |
7/17/2024 Vol. 50/139 |
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As required by the Federal Clean Water Act, the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) is conducting the Triennial Review of state surface water quality standards. All surface water quality standards in Chapter .... | 24366223 |
3/31/2021 Vol. 47/62 |
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The Department is conducting a set of public workshops for the Triennial Review of state surface water quality standards. These workshops are .... Monday, November 4, 2019, 9:00 a.m. Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Bob Martinez .... |
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10/4/2019 Vol. 45/194 |
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As required by the Federal Clean Water Act, the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) is initiating the Triennial Review of state surface water quality standards. All surface water quality standards in Chapter .... | 21667683 |
3/29/2019 Vol. 45/62 |
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Findings, Intent, and Antidegradation Policy for Surface Water Quality | 17115473 |
Effective: 02/17/2016 |
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Definitions, Findings, Intent, and Antidegradation Policy for Surface Water Quality, Classification of Surface Waters, Usage, Reclassification, Classified Waters, Table: Surface Water Quality Criteria | 16964444 |
12/31/2015 Vol. 41/251 |
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The proposed rules revise several definitions used in Chapter 62-302, F.A.C., by updating reference information as well as updating a number of biological standard operating procedures that are incorporated by reference. .... | 16717191 |
11/4/2015 Vol. 41/215 |
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As required by the Federal Clean Water Act, the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) is initiating the Triennial Review of state surface water quality standards. The Department is considering revisions to .... | 15947496 |
5/19/2015 Vol. 41/97 |
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Findings, Intent, and Antidegradation Policy for Surface Water Quality | 13208410 |
Effective: 07/17/2013 |
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Findings, Intent, and Antidegradation Policy for Surface Water Quality | 13072804 |
6/3/2013 Vol. 39/107 |
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Findings, Intent, and Antidegradation Policy for Surface Water Quality | 13028572 |
5/28/2013 Vol. 39/103 |
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NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF REVISED STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS | 13038078 |
5/28/2013 Vol. 39/103 |
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The proposed rule amendments incorporate by reference a document titled “Implementation of Florida’s Numeric Nutrient Standards.” This document describes how Florida’s numeric nutrient standards in surface waters that were .... | 12768903 |
3/19/2013 Vol. 39/54 |
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The Department of Environmental Protection proposes to incorporate by reference in Rule 62-302.300, F.A.C., the document titled “Implementation of Florida’s Numeric Nutrient Standards”. This document describes implementation .... | 12776178 |
3/18/2013 Vol. 39/53 |
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The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) proposes to initiate the Triennial Review of state surface water quality standards. The Department is considering revisions to a limited number of rule sections at .... | 11394801 |
4/27/2012 Vol. 38/17 |
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The Department is holding two workshops for the purpose of exploring options with the public on Florida nutrient standards and other relevant provisions of water quality standards. These workshops will be used to discuss .... | 9921759 |
5/20/2011 Vol. 37/20 |
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On July 20, 2009, the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) received a petition to initiate rulemaking from the Florida Stormwater Association to establish a more refined surface water classification system. .... | 7421681 |
7/31/2009 Vol. 35/30 |
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The Department proposes to establish numeric surface water quality criteria for nutrients and associated standards, such as chlorophyll a. During the rule development process, the Department may decide to amend any or all .... | 6624535 |
1/30/2009 Vol. 35/04 |
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The Department is initiating its Triennial Review of state surface water quality standards as required by the Federal Clean Water Act. Proposed revisions to a number of rules in both Chapters 62-302 and 62-303, Florida Administrative .... | 5817010 |
7/3/2008 Vol. 34/27 |
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Findings, Intent, and Antidegradation Policy for Surface Water Quality | 3294622 |
Effective: 12/07/2006 |
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The Federal Clean Water Act requires states to conduct a comprehensive review of their surface water quality standards every three years (“triennial review”). The proposed rule amendments were developed under the current .... | 490546 |
7/28/2006 Vol. 32/30 |
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Findings, Intent, and Antidegradation Policy for Surface Water Quality | 3231281 |
Effective: 05/15/2002 |
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