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Notice: 17688258

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Chapter:

SURFACE WATER QUALITY STANDARDS

Overview

RULE:

62-302.400	Classification of Surface Waters, Usage, Reclassification, Classified Waters
62-302.530	Table: Surface Water Quality Criteria

PURPOSE:

The proposed revisions to the human health-based surface water quality criteria in Chapter 62-302, F.A. C., are designed to ensure that Floridians can safely eat Florida fish and drink local tap water.  The revisions are based on updated scientific information, including more recent fish and drinking water consumption rate information, updated toxicological information, and revised methods to estimate bioaccumulation of pollutants in fish.  Additionally, in accordance with the requirements of paragraph 403.061(29)(b) and paragraphs 403.861(21)(a) and (b), Florida Statutes, enacted under Chapter 2016-01, Laws of Florida, the department is proposing to establish a new sub-classification of surface waters (Class I-Treated, Treated Potable Water Supplies) and to reclassify seven surface waters into the new sub-classification.

SUMMARY:

The department is proposing the revision of human health-based surface water quality criteria within Chapter 62-302, F.A.C.  The department is also proposing to establish a new sub-classification of surface waters (Class I-Treated, Treated Potable Water Supplies) within Chapter 62-302, F.A.C., with reclassification of seven surface waters from Class III waters to Class I-Treated. The Department conducted public workshops on May 10, May 11, and May 12, 2016, in Stuart, Orlando, and Tallahassee, respectively.
OTHER RULES INCORPORATING THIS RULE: Chapter 62-302, F.A.C., is referenced by the following rules:  
18-2.021, 62-4.160, 62-4.241, 62-4.242, 62-4.244, 62-4.246, 62-25.001, 62-25.025, 62-25.080, 62-40.120, 62-40.210, 62-45.070, 62-45.170, 62-110.106, 62-113.200, 62-301.100, 62-302.200, 62-302.300, 62-302.400, 62-302.500, 62-302.520, 62-302.530, 62-302.531, 62-302.532, 62-302.540, 62-302.700, 62-302.800, 62-303.100, 62-303.200, 62-303.320, 62-303.330, 62-303.351, 62-303.352, 62-303.353, 62-303.354, 62-303.370, 62-303.390, 62-303.400, 62-303.430, 62-303.450, 62-303.720, 62-304.310, 62-304.335, 62-312.400, 62-330.100, 62-330.200, 62-330.405, 62-330.410, 62-330.412, 62-330.630, 62-340.700, 62-346.050, 62-346.051, 62-346.301, 62-348.200, 62-520.200, 62-520.520, 62-528.610, 62-528.630, 62-600.120, 62-600.200, 62-600.300, 62-600.400, 62-600.430, 62-600.440, 62-600.500, 62-600.520, 62-610.200, 62-610.300, 62-610.310, 62-610.554, 62-610.555, 62-610.650, 62-610.670, 62-610.810, 62-610.820, 62-610.830, 62-610.850, 62-610.860, 62-611.110, 62-611.200, 62-611.450, 62-611.500, 62-611.600, 62-611.650, 62-611.700, 62-620.320, 62-620.620, 62-621.303, 62-624.800, 62-625.400, 62-640.400, 62-650.300, 62-660.300, 62-673.340, 62-673.610, 62-701.200, 62-709.500, 62-711.540, 62-761.200, 62-762.201, 62-770.200, 62-771.100, 62-777.150, 62-777.170, 62-780.200, 62-782.200, 62-785.200, 62B-49.008, 62B-49.012, 62C-16.0051, F.A.C.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

403.061, 403.062, 403.087, 403.088, 403.504, 403.704, 403.804 FS.

LAW:

403.021(11), 403.061, 403.087, 403.088, 403.141, 403.161, 403.182, 403.502, 403.504, 403.702, 403.708, 403.861 FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

6/30/2016 Vol. 42/127

COMMENTS:

From 6/30/2016 To 7/21/2016 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

Ref-06394 Class II Waters in Hillsborough County
Ref-07077 Class I and Class I-Treated Waters in Collier County, June 2016
Ref-07078 Class I and Class I-Treated Waters in DeSoto County, June 2016
Ref-07079 Class I and Class I-Treated Waters in Gulf County, June 2016
Ref-07080 Class I and Class I-Treated Waters in Hendry County, June 2016
Ref-07081 Class I and Class I-Treated Waters in Hillsborough County, June 2016
Ref-07082 Class I and Class I-Treated Waters in Orange and Osceola Counties, June 2016

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