Public Hearing - Amendments to Chapter 62-621, F.A.C.

DEP is proposing revisions to Rule 62-621.300, F.A.C., published on Feb. 8, 2022. These proposed revisions will adopt a generic National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit authorizing pollutant discharges associated with experimental technologies to control red tide [Karenina brevis] and blue-green [cyanobacteria] algal blooms in Florida's waterways. The proposed generic permit would be issued under sections 403.061 and 403.0885, F.S., and applicable F.A.C. rules.

The purpose of this public hearing is to present the proposed amendments to the public and provide an opportunity for affected persons to discuss the amendments. The hearing will not adjudicate rights and will not be adversarial in nature.

This hearing was originally scheduled to be held on Oct. 6, 2022.

DEP is hosting this virtually via GoToWebinar. Additional information on this rulemaking effort is posted on the webpage below.

• Register for the meeting (on your computer or mobile phone).
• Division of Water Resource Management's Rules in Development webpage.

A copy of the hearing agenda may be obtained after April 1, 2023, by contacting Lauren Gottfreid, Division of Water Resource Management, by email at Lauren.Gottfreid@FloridaDEP.gov, by phone at 850-245-8619 or by U.S. mail at MS 3545, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, FL, 32399.

Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop is asked to advise the agency at least five days before the workshop by contacting Lauren Gottfreid as outlined above. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1-800-955-8771 (TDD) or 1-800-955-8770 (Voice).