30100087, 40E-2.091 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 30100087

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS

Division:

South Florida Water Management District

Chapter:

CONSUMPTIVE USE

Overview

RULE:

40E-2.091

Publications Incorporated by Reference

PURPOSE:

Senate Bill 1386 requires water management districts to develop rules promoting reclaimed water use and encouraging quantifiable potable water offsets with specific requirements for such rules. The South Florida Water Management District (“District”) is proposing new rules and rule amendments to allow for a permit duration up to 30 years and extensions up to 10 years if a water supply development or water resource development project using reclaimed water meets certain conditions.

SUMMARY:

The proposed new rule allows for a permit duration up to 30 years and extensions up to 10 years if a water supply development or water resource development project using reclaimed water meets certain conditions. The proposed new language in Section 1.5.2 E, Applicant’s Handbook for Water Use Permit Applications within the South Florida Water Management District, incorporated by reference in Rule 40E-2.091, F.A.C., is available for viewing with coded text at: www.sfwmd.gov/doing-business-with-us/rules

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

373.044, 373.113, 373.118, 373.171, 373.216 FS.

LAW:

373.042, 373.0421, 373.083, 373.109, 373.219, 373.223, 373.224, 373.229, 373.232, 373.233, 373.236, 373.239, 373.250 FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

10/28/2025 Vol. 51/210

COMMENTS:

From 10/28/2025 To 11/18/2025 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

Ref-14397 SFWMD Applicant's Handbook
Ref-18857 Applicant's Handbook for Water Use Permit Applications within the South Florida Water Management District – December 2025

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