Drinking Water | Environmental Resource Permitting | Onsite Sewage | Submerged Lands & Environmental Resource Coordination | Wastewater
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Chapter 62-550, F.A.C., Drinking Water Standards, Monitoring and Reporting – Reuse Phase 2. |
DEP proposes amendments in Chapter 62-550, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), to update the chapter to be consistent with other Title 62 chapters, correct regulatory references, clarify current language and require electronic submittal of annual reuse reports through the business portal. These updates are included in Phase 2 of a two-phase rulemaking effort to adopt recommendations of the Potable Reuse Commission’s 2020 report “Advancing Potable Reuse in Florida: Framework for the Implementation of Potable Reuse in Florida” as required by Florida’s Clean Waterways Act of 2020. |
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Notice of Extension for publication of the Notice of Proposed Rule for Rule 62-550.200, .300, .315, .500, .512, .513, .515, .517, .518, .520, .521, .540, .817, .824 and .828, F.A.C., was published on March 20, 2023.
Notice of Extension for publication of Notice of Proposed Rule for Rules 62-550.200, .300, .315, .500, .521, .513, .515, .517, .518, .520, .521, .540, .817, .824 and .828, F.A.C., was published on March 31, 2022.
Notice of Public Meeting for Chapter 62-550, F.A.C., was published on May 19, 2021, and included a notice of public workshop. A virtual public workshop was held by webinar on June 2, 2021, to receive comments on proposed amendments to Chapter 62-550, F.A.C. Comments were due by June 16, 2021. Notice of Rule Development for Chapter 62-550, F.A.C., was published on Dec. 4, 2020, but was revised and republished on Dec. 21, 2020, in order to reschedule the included notice of public workshop. A virtual public workshop was held by webinar on Jan. 14, 2021, to receive comments on proposed amendments to Chapter 62-550, F.A.C. Comments were due by Feb. 26, 2021. |
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Chapter 62-555, F.A.C., Permitting, Construction, Operation and Maintenance of Public Water Systems – Reuse Phase 2. |
DEP proposes amendments in Chapter 62-555, F.A.C., to update the chapter to be consistent with other Title 62 chapters, correct regulatory references, clarify current language and require electronic submittal of annual reuse reports through the business portal. These updates are included in Phase 2 of a two-phase rulemaking effort to adopt recommendations of the Potable Reuse Commission’s 2020 report “Advancing Potable Reuse in Florida: Framework for the Implementation of Potable Reuse in Florida” as required by Florida’s Clean Waterways Act of 2020. |
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Notice of Extension for publication of the Notice of Proposed Rule for Rules 62-555.310, .314, .316, .317, .318, .319, .320, .350 and .520, F.A.C., was published on March 20, 2023.
Notice of Rule Development for Rule 62-555.319, F.A.C., was published on Nov. 14, 2022.
Notice of Extension for publication of Notice of Proposed Rule for Rules 62-555.310, .314, .316, .317, .318, .320, .350 and .520,, F.A.C., was published on March 31, 2022. Notice of Rule Development for Chapter 62-555, F.A.C., was published on June 28, 2021. Notice of Rule Development for Rules 62-555.316, .317 and .318, F.A.C., was published on May 19, 2021, and included a notice of public workshop. Notice of Public Meeting for Chapter 62-555, F.A.C., was published on May 19, 2021. A virtual public workshop was held by webinar on June 2, 2021, to receive comments on proposed amendments to Chapter 62-555, F.A.C. Comments were due by June 16, 2021. Notice of Rule Development for Chapter 62-555, F.A.C., was published on Dec. 4, 2020, but was revised and republished on Dec. 21, 2020, in order to reschedule the included notice of public workshop. A virtual public workshop was held by webinar on Jan. 14, 2021, to receive comments on proposed amendments to Chapter 62-555, F.A.C. Comments were due by Feb. 26, 2021. |
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Chapter 62-565, F.A.C., |
Subsection 403.064(18), Florida Statutes (F.S.), authorized the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to adopt rules for potable reuse based on the recommendations of the Potable Reuse Commission’s 2020 report “Advancing Potable Reuse in Florida: Framework for the Implementation of Potable Reuse in Florida.” Rules to implement potable reuse will address contaminants of emerging concern and ensure potable reuse water meets or exceeds federal and state drinking water quality standards. As part of the development of rules regarding potable reuse as directed by the Legislature, DEP will create a new rule, Chapter 62-565, F.A.C., entitled “Permitting, Construction, Operation, and Maintenance of Advanced Treatment Water Facilities and Associated Systems”. |
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Notice of Rule Development for Chapter 62-565, F.A.C., was published on Jan. 30, 2023. (The Notice of Rule Development for Chapter 62-565, F.A.C., replaces the previous Notice of Rule Development for Rules 62-555.316, .317 and .318, F.A.C., that was published on May 19, 2021, and the Notice of Rule Development for Rule 62-555.319, F.A.C., that was published on Nov. 14, 2022). |
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Chapter 62-330, F.A.C., Environmental Resource Permitting Rules for Stormwater Design and Operation Regulations (ERP Stormwater). |
DEP and the water management districts will be initiating rulemaking as directed by section 5 of Chapter 2020-150, Laws of Florida, to update the stormwater design and operation regulations for environmental resource permitting (see section 373.4131(6), F.S., as modified by section 5 of Chapter 2020-150, Laws of Florida). |
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Notice of Change for Chapter 62-330, F.A.C., was published on March 24, 2023. Notice of Public Hearing for Chapter 62-330, F.A.C., was published on March 15, 2023, for a public hearing held on March 22, 2023. Pertinent evidence or materials were due prior to or during the hearing held on March 22, 2023, by emailing Stormwater2020@FloridaDEP.gov or submitting in person. Materials that were submitted to DEP by the end of the public hearing shall be considered by DEP and have been made a part of the record of the rulemaking proceeding.
Notice of Proposed Rule for Chapter 62-330, F.A.C., was published Feb. 24, 2023. Written comments, a lower cost regulatory alternative or request for a public hearing were due by March 17, 2023. Notice of Meeting/Workshop Hearing for Chapter 62-330, F.A.C., was published on Dec. 22, 2022, for two public workshops held on Jan. 9, 2023, in Pensacola, Florida, and on Jan. 11, 2023, in Tallahassee, Florida. The same information was presented at both workshops. Comments were due by Jan. 25, 2023. Notice of Meeting/Workshop Hearing for Chapter 62-330, F.A.C., was published on Nov. 28, 2022, for a public meeting held on Dec. 13, 2022. Comments were due by Dec. 30, 2022. Notice of Meeting/Workshop Hearing for Chapter 62-330, F.A.C., was published on Oct. 19, 2022, for a public meeting held on Nov. 3, 2022. Notice of Meeting/Workshop Hearing for Chapter 62-330, F.A.C., was published on Aug. 15, 2022, for a public meeting held on Aug. 31, 2022. Notice of Meeting/Workshop Hearing for Chapter 62-330, F.A.C., was published on April 27, 2022, for a public meeting held on May 18, 2022. Notice of Extension for publication of Notice of Proposed Rule for Chapter 62-330, F.A.C., was published on March 31, 2022. Notice of Rule Development for Chapter 62-330, F.A.C., was published on Nov. 11, 2020. Notice of Public Meeting for Chapter 62-330, F.A.C., was published on July 20, 2020, for two public meetings held on July 30 and Aug. 24, 2020. DEP provided an introductory stormwater rulemaking presentation and outreach to seek public input in advance of formal rulemaking. Comments and relevant materials will continue to be accepted throughout the rulemaking process. Please send them to: Stormwater2020@FloridaDEP.gov. |
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Chapter 62-6, F.A.C., Standards for Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal Systems. |
DEP proposes amendments to Chapter 62-6, F.A.C., to reflect legislative changes in accordance with subsection (8) added to section 381.0065, F.S., Private Provider Inspections, Chapter 2022-105, Laws of Florida. |
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Notice of Extension for publication of the Notice of Proposed Rule for Rules 62-6.001, .002, .003, .024, .027 and .030, F.A.C., was published on March 20, 2023. Notice of Public Workshop/Hearing for Rules 62-6.002, .003, .027 and .030, F.A.C., was published on Nov. 22, 2022, for a public workshop held on Dec. 6, 2022. Comments were due by Dec. 20, 2022. Notice of Rule Development for Rules 62-6.001 and .024, F.A.C., was published on Nov. 18, 2022, and included a notice of public workshop for Dec. 6, 2022. A virtual public workshop was held by webinar on July 19, 2022, to receive comments on the proposed amendments to Chapter 62-6, F.A.C. Comments were due by Aug. 2, 2022. Notice of Rule Development for Rules 62-6.002, .003, .027 and .030, F.A.C., was published on July 1, 2022. |
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Chapter 62-330, F.A.C., Environmental Resource Permitting Rules for a General Permit for Seagrass Restoration. |
DEP proposes to amend portions of Chapter 62-330, F.A.C., and create a new rule. These amendments and new rule will create a new General Permit for Seagrass Restoration. These changes will simplify and clarify rule language, increase efficiency and improve coordination with other agencies for seagrass restoration projects. |
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Notice of Public Workshop/Hearing for Rules 62-330.052, .405 and .637, F.A.C., was published on March 27, 2023. The public workshop is scheduled for 10:30am on April 19, 2023. Notice of Rule Development for Rules 62-330.052, .405 and .637, F.A.C., was published on Oct. 11, 2022. |
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Chapter 62-330, F.A.C., Purpose and Implementation. |
Section 1, Chapter 2022-215, Laws of Florida, directed DEP to adopt and modify rules adopted pursuant to ss. 373.4136 and 373.414, F.S., to establish a water quality credit trading program between water quality enhancement area facilities permitted under the environmental resource permitting program and governmental entities. The rulemaking also will set forth associated environmental resource permitting requirements for the water quality enhancement area facilities and the governmental entities. |
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Notice of Extension for publication of the Notice of Proposed Rule for Rule 62-330.010, F.A.C., was published on March 20, 2023. Notice of Rule Development for Rule 62-330.010, F.A.C., was published on March 14, 2023. |
| Chapter 62-342, F.A.C., Mitigation Banks. | Section 3, Chapter 2022-215, Laws of Florida, directed DEP to adopt and modify rules adopted pursuant to ss. 373.4136 and 373.414, F.S., to ensure that required financial assurances are equivalent and sufficient to provide for the long-term management of mitigation permitted under ss. 373.4136 and 373.414, F.S. |
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Notice of Extension for publication of the Notice of Proposed Rule for Rule 62-342.700, F.A.C., was published on March 20, 2023. Notice of Rule Development for Rule 62-342.700, F.A.C., was published on Nov. 14, 2022. |
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Chapter 62-600, F.A.C., Domestic Wastewater Facilities. |
DEP proposes amendments to Chapter 62-600, F.A.C., Domestic Wastewater Facilities, to update provisions as well as implement the relevant provisions of Florida’s Clean Waterways Act (Chapter 2020-150, Laws of Florida). |
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Amendments to Rules 62-600.200, .300, .400 and 520, F.A.C., became effective on Jan. 16, 2022. Amendments to Rules 62-600.405, .705 and .720, F.A.C., which will require legislative ratification during the 2023 legislative session, were filed Nov. 16, 2021, and are not yet effective. Amendments to Rules 62-600.410, .680, .700 and .735, F.A.C., became effective Dec. 6, 2021. Notice of Change for Rule 62-600.200, F.A.C., was published on Nov. 16, 2021. Notice of Change for Rules 62-600.300 and .400, F.A.C., was published on Nov. 16, 2021. Notice of Correction for Chapter 62-600, F.A.C., was published on Nov. 4, 2021. Notice of Proposed Rule for Chapter 62-600, F.A.C., was published on Sept. 29, 2021. Notice of Proposed Rule for Chapter 62-600, F.A.C., was published on Sept. 16, 2021. Notice of Rule Development for Chapter 62-600, F.A.C., was published on Aug. 19, 2021 to consolidate the two prior Notices of Rule Development. A virtual public workshop was held by webinar on May 27, 2021, to receive comments on Rule 62-600.705, F.A.C. Comments were due by June 10, 2021. Notice of Rule Development for Rule 62-600.705, F.A.C., was published on May 13, 2021. The draft rule language was previously presented as Rule 62-600.710, F.A.C., at the March 19, 2021 workshop. A virtual public workshop was held by webinar on March 19, 2021, to receive comments on proposed amendments to Chapter 62-600, F.A.C. Comments were due by April 2, 2021. Notice of Rule Development for Chapter 62-600, F.A.C.,was published on Oct. 30, 2020, and included a notice of public workshop. A virtual public workshop was held by webinar on Nov. 19, 2020, to receive comments on proposed amendments to Chapter 62-600, F.A.C. Comments were due by Dec. 11, 2020. |
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Chapter 62-604, F.A.C., Collection Systems and Transmission Facilities. |
DEP proposes amendments to Chapter 62-604, F.A.C., Collection Systems and Transmission Facilities, to improve the collection and transmission of domestic wastewater. |
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A virtual public workshop was held on Aug. 31, 2022, to receive public comments. Comments were due by Sept. 30, 2022. Notice of Rule Development for Chapter 62-604, F.A.C., was published on July 29, 2022. A Notice of Public Workshop was published on Aug. 17, 2022. |
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Chapter 62-610, F.A.C., Reuse of Reclaimed Water and Land Application - Reuse Phase 2. |
DEP proposes amendments in Chapter 62-610, F.A.C., to update the chapter to be consistent with other Title 62 chapters, correct regulatory references, clarify current language, and require electronic submittal of annual reuse reports through the business portal. These updates are included in Phase 2 of a two-phase rulemaking effort to adopt recommendations of the Potable Reuse Commission’s 2020 report “Advancing Potable Reuse in Florida: Framework for the Implementation of Potable Reuse in Florida” as required by Florida’s Clean Waterways Act of 2020. |
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Notice of Public Hearing for Chapter 62-610, F.A.C., was published on Dec. 27, 2022. The virtual hearing is scheduled for 2pm on May 25, 2023. Notice of Proposed Rule for Chapter 62-610, F.A.C., was published on Oct. 22, 2021. Notice of Public Workshop/Hearing for Chapter 62-610, F.A.C., was published on May 19, 2021, for a public workshop held by webinar on June 2, 2021. Comments were due by June 16, 2021. Notice of Rule Development for Chapter 62-610, F.A.C., was published on Nov. 25, 2020, but was revised and republished on Dec. 21, 2020, in order to reschedule the included notice of public workshop. A virtual public workshop was held by webinar on Jan. 14, 2021, to receive comments on the proposed amendments to Chapter 62-610, F.A.C. Comments were due by Feb. 26, 2021. |
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Chapter 62-621, F.A.C., Generic Permits – Harmful Algal Blooms Generic Permit. |
DEP proposes to develop and to adopt in Rule 62-621.300, F.A.C., a generic permit authorizing certain activities to control red tide and blue-green algae blooms in Florida’s waterways. |
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Notice of Public Hearing for Chapter 62-621, F.A.C., was published on Sept. 21, 2022. The virtual hearing is scheduled for 2pm on April 13, 2023. Notice of Proposed Rule for Chapter 62-621, F.A.C., was published on Feb. 8, 2022. Notice of Rule Development for Chapter 62-621, F.A.C., was published on Oct. 15, 2021. Comments were due by Nov. 5, 2021. |
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