62-302.400 : Classification of Surface Waters, Usage, Reclassification, Classified Waters - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Rule Title: Classification of Surface Waters, Usage, Reclassification, Classified Waters
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:	11/17/2016
	History Notes:	Rulemaking Authority 403.061, 403.062, 403.087, 403.088, 403.504, 403.704, 403.804 FS. Law Implemented 403.021(11), 403.061, 403.087, 403.088, 403.141, 403.161, 403.182, 403.502, 403.504, 403.702, 403.708 FS. History–Formerly 28-5.06, 17-3.06, Amended and Renumbered 3-1-79, Amended 1-1-83, 2-1-83, Formerly 17-3.081, Amended 4-25-93, Formerly 17-302.400, Amended 12-26-96, 8-24-00, 12-7-06, 8-5-10, 8-1-13, 2-17-16, 11-17-16.
	References in this version:	Ref-02960 Process for Reclassifying the Designated Uses of Florida Surface Waters Ref-06390 Class II Waters in Brevard County Ref-06391 Class II Waters in Citrus County Ref-06392 Class II Waters in Dixie County Ref-06393 Class II Waters in Franklin County Ref-06394 Class II Waters in Hillsborough County Ref-06395 Class II Waters in Indian River County Ref-06396 Class II Waters in Levy County Ref-06397 Class II Waters in St. Lucie County Ref-06398 Class II Waters in Volusia County Ref-06399 Class II Waters in Walton 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

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 62-302.400	Classification of Surface Waters, Usage, Reclassification, Classified Waters	20036337	Effective: 11/17/2016
Validity 62-302.400 ......	Martin County vs. Department of Environmental Protection and Florida Environmental Regulation Comm....; Case No.: 16-4912RP; Rule No.: 62-302.400, 62-302.530; Dismissed	18154537	10/17/2016 Vol. 42/202
Validity 62-302.400 ......	Florida Pulp and Paper Association Environmental Affairs, Inc. vs. Department of Environmental Protection and Florida Environmental Regulation Comm....; Case No.: 16-4875RP; Rule No.: 62-302.400, 62-302.530; Dismissed	18154440	10/17/2016 Vol. 42/202
Validity 62-302.400 ......	The City of Miami vs. Department of Environmental Protection and Florida Environmental Regulation Comm....; Case No.: 16-4836RP; Rule No.: 62-302.400, 62-302.530; Dismissed	18154343	10/17/2016 Vol. 42/202
Validity 62-302.400 ......	The Seminole Tribe of Florida vs. Department of Environmental Protection and Florida Environmental Regulation Comm....; Case No.: 16-4431RP; Rule No.: 62-302.400, 62-302.530; Dismissed	18154246	10/17/2016 Vol. 42/202
Change 62-302.400	Classification of Surface Waters, Usage, Reclassification, Classified Waters	17827744	8/4/2016 Vol. 42/151
Proposed 62-302.400 ......	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 ....	17688258	6/30/2016 Vol. 42/127
Development 62-302.400 ......	The Department of Environmental Protection (department) is initiating rulemaking to consider proposed revisions to the human health-based surface water quality criteria in Chapter 62-302, F.A. C., that are designed to ensure ....	17430141	4/25/2016 Vol. 42/80
Final 62-302.400	Classification of Surface Waters, Usage, Reclassification, Classified Waters	17115570	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 62-302.400	Classification of Surface Waters, Usage, Reclassification, Classified Waters	13249247	Effective: 08/01/2013
Development 62-302.400	The Department of Environmental Protection is initiating rulemaking to consider whether to reclassify certain Class III waterbodies to either Class I (potable water supply) or Class II (shellfish harvesting or propagation) ....	13042928	5/28/2013 Vol. 39/103
Change 62-302.400 ......	Classification of Surface Waters, Usage, Reclassification, Classified Waters, Dissolved Oxygen Criteria for Class I, Class II, Class III, and Class III-Limited Waters	13028281	5/28/2013 Vol. 39/103
Proposed 62-302.200 ......	The proposed rule amendments revise several definitions used in Chapter 62-302, F.A.C., and correct several typographical errors in Rule 62-302.400, F.A.C. Revisions to Rule 62-302.500, F.A.C., establish numeric criteria ....	12824775	4/1/2013 Vol. 39/63
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 62-302.400 ......	The Department is reviewing two petitions from Tampa Bay Water for the reclassification from Class III waters to Class I waters of: (1) the Alafia River between Bell Shoals Road and the confluence with the North and South ....	9161958	9/24/2010 Vol. 36/38
Final 62-302.400	Classification of Surface Waters, Usage, Reclassification, Classified Waters	8929061	Effective: 08/05/2010
Change 62-302.400 ......	Classification of Surface Waters, Usage, Reclassification, Classified Waters, Table: Surface Water Quality Criteria	8776868	6/18/2010 Vol. 36/24
Proposed 62-302.400 ......	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. ....	8185265	4/23/2010 Vol. 36/16
Workshop 62-302.400 ......	This public workshop will address proposed revisions to the existing surface water classification system in Rule 62-302.400, Florida Administrative .... Monday, February 22, 2010, 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Wyndham Orlando Resort, Magnolia Room, 8001 International Drive, ....	8242301	2/5/2010 Vol. 36/05
Workshop 62-302.400 ......	This public workshop will address proposed revisions to the existing surface water classification system in Rules 62-302.400 and 62-302.530, .... Thursday, January 7, 2010, 9:00 a.m. Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council, 4000 Gateway Centre Boulevard, ....	8057807	12/24/2009 Vol. 35/51
Workshop 62-302.400	This public workshop will address proposed revisions to the surface water classification system in Rule 62-302.400, Florida Administrative Code. .... Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 9:00 a.m. Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest District ....	7843340	10/30/2009 Vol. 35/43
Development 62-302.400	On January 22, 2008, Tampa Bay Water submitted two petitions for reclassification from Class III waters to Class I waters: (1) the Alafia River between Bell Shoals Road and the confluence with the North and South Prongs ....	7634208	9/18/2009 Vol. 35/37
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 62-302.400	Classification of Surface Waters, Usage, Reclassification, Classified Waters	3294816	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 62-302.400	Classification of Surface Waters, Usage, Reclassification, Classified Waters	3231475	Effective: 08/24/2000

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