14878459, 62-302.800 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 14878459

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Chapter:

SURFACE WATER QUALITY STANDARDS

Overview

RULE:

62-302.800

Site Specific Alternative Criteria

PURPOSE:

On May 10, 2013, Pace Water System, Inc., submitted a petition to initiate rulemaking to establish a Site Specific Alternative Criterion (SSAC) for pH in the Simpson River and adjacent wetlands (Pace Swamp) in Santa Rosa County.  The Department conducted a public workshop on November 12, 2013 in Pace, Florida.  The Department determined that a SSAC was not needed in the Simpson River, but that there was justification for the SSAC in Pace Swamp.  The proposed rule amendment establishes a SSAC for pH in Pace Swamp and replaces the Class III default criteria for pH in Pace Swamp.  The proposed SSAC is fully protective of the Class III designated use of Pace Swamp.

SUMMARY:

The proposed rule amendment establishes a SSAC for pH in Pace Swamp in Santa Rosa County of not greater than 7.0 standard units in more than ten percent of the measurements collected in a calendar year nor vary below natural background conditions.  The proposed SSAC replaces the Class III default criteria for pH in Pace Swamp.  A public hearing will be held before the Florida Environmental Regulation Commission as detailed below.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

403.061, 403.062, 403.087, 403.504, 403.704, 403.804, 403.805 FS.

LAW:

403.021(11), 403.061, 403.087, 403.088, 403.141, 403.161, 403.502 FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

7/30/2014 Vol. 40/147

COMMENTS:

From 7/30/2014 To 8/20/2014 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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