Public Workshop For Outstanding Florida Springs Rulemaking

Section 373.219, F.S., requires the department, for Outstanding Florida Springs, to adopt uniform rules for issuing permits which prevent groundwater withdrawals that are harmful to the water resources and to adopt a uniform definition of the term “harmful to the water resources” to provide water management districts with minimum standards necessary to be consistent with the overall water policy of the state for Outstanding Florida Springs. The rule may affect consumptive use applicants in all five water management districts. 

This workshop will also be broadcast via webinar. To sign up for the webinar, please register in advance at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6026361000910184031 

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: James Albright, (850) 245-3139, James.Albright@FloridaDEP.gov or by visiting the website. Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, handicap, or marital status. Persons who require special accommodations under the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) or persons who require translation services (free of charge) are asked to contact DEP’s Limited English Proficiency Coordinator at (850) 245-2118 or LEP@FloridaDEP.gov at least ten (10) days before the workshop. If you have a hearing or speech impairment, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 800-955-8771 (TDD) or 800-955-8770 (voice).