62-302.300 : Findings, Intent, and Antidegradation Policy for Surface Water Quality - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Rule Title: Findings, Intent, and Antidegradation Policy for Surface Water Quality
Department:	DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION	Add to MyFLRules Favorites
Division:	Departmental
Chapter:	SURFACE WATER QUALITY STANDARDS

Latest version of the final adopted rule presented in Florida Administrative Code (FAC):

	Effective Date:	2/17/2016
	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.
	References in this version:	Ref-02905 NNC Implementation Document Ref-02906 SCI Primer Ref-02907 LVI Primer Ref-02912 Development of Type III SSAC for Nutrients Ref-02913 Development of Aquatic Life Use Support Attainment Thresholds for SCI and LVI Ref-02914 Applicability of Chlorophyll a Methods Ref-02915 Map of Nutrient Watershed Regions Ref-02916 Mann's Trend Test Ref-02917 Guide to Permitting Wastewater Facilities or Activities Under Chapter 62-620, F.A.C. Ref-02919 Process for Assessing Data Usability Ref-02920 Statistical Analysis of Groundwater Monitoring Data at RCRA Facilities Unified Guidance Ref-02921 Helsel and Hirsch, Statistical Methods in Water Resources Ref-02922 Method 445.0 Ref-02923 Method 446.0 Ref-02924 Method 447.0 Ref-02925 Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater, Methods H.2.b, H.3, and H.4 Ref-04334 LVI 1000 Lake Vegetation Index Methods Ref-06035 FT 3100 Stream and River Habitat Assessment (DEP-SOP-001/01), dated March 1, 2014 Ref-06036 FA 5720, Section 1, Training for Habitat Assessment Testing, in DEP-SOP-001/01, dated March 1, 2014 Ref-06037 LVI 1000: Lake Vegetation Index Methods (DEP-SOP-003/11 LVI 1000), dated 3/1/14 Ref-06039 SCI 1000: Stream Condition Index Methods (DEP-SOP-003/11 SCI 1000), dated 3/1/14 Ref-06041 FS 7000 General Biological Community Sampling (DEP-SOP-001/01), dated March 1, 2014 Ref-06042 FT 3000 Aquatic Habitat Characterization (DEP-SOP-001/01), dated March 1, 2014

History of this Rule since Jan. 6, 2006

Section	Description	ID	Publish Date

Development 62-302.200 ......	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
Workshop 62-302.200 ......	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 ....	22452704	10/4/2019 Vol. 45/194
Development 62-302.200 ......	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
Final 62-302.300	Findings, Intent, and Antidegradation Policy for Surface Water Quality	17115473	Effective: 02/17/2016
Change 62-302.200 ......	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
Proposed 62-302.200 ......	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
Development 62-302.200 ......	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
Final 62-302.300	Findings, Intent, and Antidegradation Policy for Surface Water Quality	13208410	Effective: 07/17/2013
Correction 62-302.300	Findings, Intent, and Antidegradation Policy for Surface Water Quality	13072804	6/3/2013 Vol. 39/107
Change 62-302.300	Findings, Intent, and Antidegradation Policy for Surface Water Quality	13028572	5/28/2013 Vol. 39/103
Misc 62-302.300	NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF REVISED STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS	13038078	5/28/2013 Vol. 39/103
Proposed 62-302.300	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
Development 62-302.300	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
Development 62-302.200 ......	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
Development 62-302.200 ......	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
Development 62-302.200 ......	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
Development 62-302.200 ......	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
Development 62-302.200 ......	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
Final 62-302.300	Findings, Intent, and Antidegradation Policy for Surface Water Quality	3294622	Effective: 12/07/2006
Proposed 62-302.300 ......	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
Final 62-302.300	Findings, Intent, and Antidegradation Policy for Surface Water Quality	3231281	Effective: 05/15/2002

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