Water Resource Management Rules in Development

62B-33
Rules and Procedures for Coastal Construction and Excavation (Permits for Construction Seaward of the Coastal Construction Control Line (CCCL) and 50-Foot Setback).

The Department of Environmental Protection proposes amendments to Chapter 62B-33, F.A.C., Rules and Procedures for Coastal Construction and Excavation (Permits for Construction Seaward of the Coastal Construction Control Line (CCCL) and 50-Foot Setback).  The proposed amendments will clarify and update existing rule language to reflect current procedures for exemptions, marine turtle protection and vegetation maintenance criteria, siting criteria, survey requirements, thirty year erosion projections, permit time limits and extensions, general conditions, definitions, forms, and fees.     

A Notice of Proposed Rule was published in the FAR on June 22, 2018. Comments are due on July 13, 2018.

62B-34
General Permit for Activities Seaward of the Coastal Construction Control Line

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection proposes amendments to Chapter 62B-34, F.A.C. The proposed rule language will include application requirements for dune restoration general permits, general conditions for dune restoration projects and the criteria one must meet to receive a dune restoration general permit. These revisions will streamline the permitting process and save time and money for performing dune restoration and enhancement activities that offer more protection to upland property and structures.     

A Notice of Proposed Rule was published in the FAR on June 22, 2018. Comments are due on July 13, 2018.

62-620
Wastewater Facility and Activities Permitting

The Department of Environmental Protection proposes amendments to Chapter 62-620, F.A.C., to clarify certain requirements, correct rule references, provide consistency with recently adopted rules and statutory requirements, and repeal obsolete and duplicative language.

A rule package is in preparation for authorization to publish a Notice of Rule Development and schedule a workshop.

62-621.300(1)
Generic Permit for Discharges from Petroleum Contaminated Sites

The Department of Environmental Protection proposes amendments to rule 62-621.300(1), F.A.C., to update rule references, provide consistency with recently adopted rules, clarify operating and reporting requirements, update forms, and update screening criteria and monitoring requirements.

A Notice of Proposed Rule was published in the FAR on July 6th, 2018. Comments are due on July 27th, 2018