Site Specific Alternative Criteria Public Hearing

This is a public hearing to present information on the proposed adoption of Type III nutrient site specific alternative criteria (SSACs) for total phosphorus (TP), total nitrogen (TN), and chlorophyll-a (Chl-a) for Lake Tarpon in Pinellas County, Florida. The recommended TP (0.04 mg/L), TN (1.15 mg/L), and Chl-a (28 µg/L) SSACs for Lake Tarpon are proposed to be applied such that the annual geometric mean (AGM) concentrations in the lake (WBID 1486A) will not exceed the SSAC values more than once in any consecutive three-year period. If adopted, the SSACs will supersede the otherwise applicable numeric nutrient criteria in subsection 62-302.531(2), F.A.C., for Lake Tarpon.