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Notice: 13880038

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS

Division:

South Florida Water Management District

Chapter:

MINIMUM FLOWS AND LEVELS

Overview

RULE:

40E-8.011	Purpose and General Provisions
40E-8.421	Prevention and Recovery Strategies
40E-8.431	Consumptive Use Permits

PURPOSE:

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is leading a statewide effort (referred to as CUPCon) to improve consistency in the consumptive use permitting programs implemented by the water management districts (WMDs). The CUPCon goals include: 1) making the consumptive use permitting program less confusing for applicants; 2) treating applicants equitably statewide; 3) providing consistent protection of the environment; 4) streamlining the process; and 5) incentivizing behavior that protect water resources.

SUMMARY:

The proposed amendments delete references to Chapter 40E-20, F.A.C., which is proposed for repeal, and rename the "Basis of Review for Water Use Permit Applications within the South Florida Water Management District" to "Applicant's Handbook for Water Use Permit Applications within the South Florida Water Management District."

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

373.044, 373.113, 373.171, F.S.

LAW:

373.016, 373.036, 373.0361, 373.042, 373.0421, 373.175, 373.216, 373.219, 373.223, 373.246, F.S.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

12/10/2013 Vol. 39/238

COMMENTS:

From 12/10/2013 To 12/31/2013 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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