Florida Administrative Code

Rulemaking Authority 373.026(7), 373.043, 373.118, 373.4145, 373.416, 373.418, 403.805(1) FS. Law Implemented 373.118, 373.4141, 373.4145, 373.416 FS. History-New 10-1-07, Amended 11-1-10, Repealed 11-25-13. Editorial Note: Repealed pursuant to paragraph 373.4131(2)(c), F.S.

Rulemaking Authority 373.026(7), 373.043, 373.118, 373.4145, 373.418, 403.805(1) FS. Law Implemented 373.026(7), 373.043, 373.109, 373.118, 373.409, 373.413, 373.4141, 373.4142, 373.4145, 373.416, 373.418, 373.429 FS. History-New 10-1-07, Amended 11-1-10, Repealed 11-25-13. Edito…

Rulemaking Authority 373.026(7), 373.043, 373.118, 373.4145, 373.418, 403.805(1) FS. Law Implemented 373.118, 373.409, 373.413, 373.4142, 373.4145, 373.416, 373.426 FS. History-New 10-1-07, Amended 11-1-10, Repealed 11-25-13. Editorial Note: Repealed pursuant to paragraph 373.413…

Rulemaking Authority 373.026(7), 373.043, 373.118, 373.4145, 373.418, 403.805(1), FS. Law Implemented 373.118, 373.409, 373.413, 373.4145, 373.416, 373.426, 373.429 FS. History-New 10-1-07, Amended 11-1-10, Repealed 11-25-13. Editorial Note: Repealed pursuant to paragraph 373.413…

Rulemaking Authority 373.026(7), 373.043, 373.118, 373.4145, 373.418, 403.805(1), FS. Law Implemented 373.118, 373.109, 373.409, 373.413, 373.4142, 373.4145, 373.416, 373.426 FS. History-New 10-1-07, Amended 11-1-10, Repealed 11-25-13. Editorial Note: Repealed pursuant to paragra…

62-346.301 Conditions for Issuance of Individual Permits (Repealed) 62-346.302 Additional Conditions for Issuance of Individual and Conceptual Approval Permits (Repealed) 62-346.381 General and Special Limiting Conditions (Repealed) 62-346.451 Emergency Authorizations and Actions…

Rulemaking Authority 373.026(7), 373.043, 373.4145, 373.418, 403.805(1) FS. Law Implemented 373.042, 373.409, 373.413, 373.4142, 373.4145, 373.416, 373.4132, 373.426, 373.429 FS. History-New 10-1-07, Amended 11-1-10, Repealed 11-25-13. Editorial Note: Repealed pursuant to paragra…

Rulemaking Authority 373.026(7), 373.043, 373.414(9), 403.805(1) FS. Law Implemented 373.042, 373.413, 373.414, 373.416, 373.426, 380.23 FS. History-New 11-1-10, Repealed 11-25-13. Editorial Note: Repealed pursuant to paragraph 373.4131(2)(c), F.S.

Rulemaking Authority 373.026(7), 373.043, 373.4145, 373.418, 403.805(1) FS. Law Implemented 373.117, 373.409, 373.413, 373.4142, 373.4145, 373.416, 373.418, 373.419, 373.422, 373.423, 373.426, 373.428, 403.0877 FS. History-New 10-1-07, Amended 11-1-10, Repealed 11-25-13. Editoria…

Rulemaking Authority 373.026(7), 373.043, 373.4145, 373.418, 403.805(1) FS. Law Implemented 120.569(2), 373.026(7), 373.119, 373.409, 373.413, 373.4145, 373.416, 373.418, 373.426, 373.439 FS. History-New 10-1-07, Repealed 11-25-13. Editorial Note: Repealed pursuant to paragraph 3…

Rulemaking Authority 373.026(7), 373.043, 373.118, 373.4145, 373.418, 373.421, 403.805(1) FS. Law Implemented 373.019, 373.026, 373.109, 373.117, 373.118, 373.403, 373.409, 373.413, 373.4132, 373.414, 373.4141, 373.4142, 373.4145, 373.416, 373.418, 373.419, 373.421, 373.4211, 373…

(1) Applicants who intend to mine high-quality peat may elect to use the provisions of this chapter. In accordance with Section 373.414(6)(e), F.S., this chapter provides additional permitting and alternative wetland mitigation requirements for processing wetland resource permits…

The definitions in Sections 373.019, 373.403, 378.403, 403.031 and 403.803, F.S., and the following definitions apply to this chapter: (1) "Herbaceous freshwater wetlands" means wetlands where less than 10 percent of the vegetation is woody vegetation and the chloride concentrati…

Applicants using this rule shall submit Form 62-330.060(1), "Joint Application for Individual and Conceptual Environmental Resource Permit/Authorization to Use State-Owned Submerged Lands/Federal Dredge and Fill Permit," for an environmental resource permit, which is incorporated…

To obtain a permit under this chapter, an applicant must provide reasonable assurance that the construction, alteration, operation, maintenance, removal or abandonment of a surface water management system will meet all of the following requirements: (1) Will meet the requirements…

The alternative wetland mitigation criteria for areas qualified for the provisions of this chapter shall meet all of the following requirements: (1) The applicant shall not be required to modify the design to reduce or eliminate adverse impacts to high-quality peat extraction are…

In addition to the requirements for transfer in Chapter 62-330, F.A.C., for environmental resource permits, the application for transfer of a permit under this chapter shall include the following: (1) The permittee shall provide a production report using Form No. 62-348.900(2) "A…

(1) The permittee shall maintain records for the life of the permit of the sales and usage of high-quality peat extracted from areas authorized by the permit. The sales and usage records shall include for each month: the quantity of high-quality peat extracted; a list of customer…

Rulemaking Authority 373.026(7), 373.043, 373.414, 373.4145, 373.418, 403.0877 FS. Law Implemented 373.019, 373.403, 373.413, 373.414, 373.4145, 373.416, 373.421, 373.4211, 373.426, 378.403, 403.031, 403.803 FS. History-New 8-18-10, Repealed 12-7-15.

This part sets forth procedures on how to obtain a permit from the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection. This part also provides requirements and procedures for the issuance, denial, renewal, extension, transfer, modification, suspension, and revocation of any …

When used in this chapter, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the following words shall mean: (1) "Annual Average Flow" is the long-term harmonic mean flow of the receiving water, or an equivalent flow based on generally accepted scientific procedures in waters for w…

Rulemaking Authority 403.061, 403.062, 403.087, 403.504, 403.704, 403.804, 403.805 FS. Law Implemented 403.021, 403.061, 403.087, 403.088, 403.141, 403.161, 403.182, 403.502, 403.702, 403.708 FS. History-New 3-1-79, Amended 8-31-88, Formerly 17-4.021, Repealed 12-7-15.

Any stationary installation which will reasonably be expected to be a source of pollution shall not be operated, maintained, constructed, expanded, or modified without the appropriate and valid permits issued by the Department, unless the source is exempted by Department rule. Th…

(1) The following installations are exempted from the permit requirements of this chapter. The following exemptions do not relieve any installation from any other requirements of Chapter 403, F.S., or rules of the Department. Other installations may be exempted under other chapte…

(1) Any person desiring to obtain a permit from the Department shall apply on forms prescribed by the Department and shall submit such additional information as the Department by law may require. (2) All applications and supporting documents shall be filed with the Department. (3…

(1) Scope and Intent. As authorized in Section 403.087(6), F.S., this rule implements annual regulatory program and surveillance fees (annual fees) for wastewater and stormwater permits. These fees are in addition to the application fees described in Rule 62-4.050, F.A.C., and ef…

(1) Scope and Intent. As authorized in Section 403.087(6), F.S., this rule implements annual regulatory program and surveillance fees (operating license fees) for public drinking water systems. These fees effect the legislative intent that the Department's costs for administering…

(1) Within thirty days after receipt of an application for a permit and the correct processing fee the Department shall review the application and shall request submittal of additional information the Department is authorized by law to request. The applicant shall have ninety day…

Rulemaking Authority 403.021, 403.031, 403.061, 403.088 FS. Law Implemented 403.021, 403.031, 403.061, 403.087, 403.088 FS. History-New 5-17-72, Formerly 17-4.06, Amended 8-31-88, Formerly 17-4.060, Repealed 2-16-12.

(1) A permit shall be issued to the applicant upon such conditions as the Department may direct, only if the applicant affirmatively provides the Department with reasonable assurance based on plans, test results, installation of pollution control equipment, or other information, …

(1) For good cause and after notice and an administrative hearing, if requested, the Department may require the permittee to conform to new or additional conditions. The Department shall allow the permittee a reasonable time to conform to the new or additional conditions and on a…

Renewals. Prior to 135 days before the expiration of a hazardous waste operation permit, 180 days before the expiration of a hazardous waste closure permit, or sixty days before the expiration of any other Department operation permit except a permit issued pursuant to Chapter 62-…

(1) Permits shall be effective until suspended, revoked, surrendered, or expired and shall be subject to the provisions of chapter 403, F.S., and rules of the Department. (2) Failure to comply with pollution control laws and rules shall be grounds for suspension or revocation. (3…

Rulemaking Authority 403.061(7) FS. Law Implemented 403.021, 403.031, 403.061, 403.087, 403.088 FS. History-New 5-17-72, Amended 8-7-73, Formerly 17-4.11, Amended 8-31-88, Formerly 17-4.110, Repealed 2-16-12.

(1) Within 30 days after the sale or legal transfer of a permitted facility, an "Application for Transfer of Permit" (DEP Form 62-1.201(1)) must be submitted to the Department. This form must be completed with the notarized signatures of both the permittee and the proposed new pe…

If the permittee is temporarily unable to comply with any of the conditions of the permit due to breakdown of equipment or destruction by hazard of fire, wind or by other cause, the permittee shall immediately notify the Department. Notification shall include pertinent informatio…

Rulemaking Authority 403.021, 403.031, 403.061, 403.088 FS. Law Implemented 403.021, 403.031, 403.061, 403.087, 403.088 FS. History-New 5-17-72, Formerly 17-4.15, Amended 8-31-88, Formerly 17-4.150, Repealed 2-16-12.

All permits issued by the Department shall include the following general conditions: (1) The terms, conditions, requirements, limitations and restrictions set forth in this permit, are "permit conditions" and are binding and enforceable pursuant to Sections 403.141, 403.727, or 4…

This Part sets forth additional requirements for certain Department permits, exemptions from permitting, requirements for mixing zones and zones of discharge, and related requirements. Except as otherwise provided in Chapter 62-330, F.A.C., or in the rules adopted by reference th…

Rulemaking Authority 403.021, 403.031, 403.061, 403.088 FS. Law Implemented 403.021, 403.031, 403.061, 403.087, 403.088 FS. History-New 5-17-72, Formerly 17-4.21, Amended 8-31-88, Formerly 17-4.210, Repealed 2-16-12.

Rulemaking Authority 403.021, 403.031, 403.061, 403.088 FS. Law Implemented 403.021, 403.031, 403.061, 403.087, 403.088 FS. History-Formerly 17-4.05, New 3-4-70, Revised 5-17-72, Formerly 17-4.22, Amended 8-31-88, Formerly 17-4.220, Repealed 2-16-12.

Rulemaking Authority 403.061, 403.088 FS. Law Implemented 403.021, 403.031, 403.061, 403.087, 403.088, 403.101 FS. History-New 5-17-72, Formerly 17-4.23, Amended 8-31-88, 10-4-89, Formerly 17-4.240, Repealed 2-16-12.

(1) Facilities subject to whole effluent toxicity testing as identified in subsection 62-620.620(3), F.A.C., shall meet the following whole effluent toxicity limitations unless a mixing zone as specified in paragraphs 62-4.244(3)(a) through (d), F.A.C., or a variance has been app…

(1) Antidegradation Permitting Requirements. (a) Permits shall be issued when consistent with the antidegradation policy set forth in Rule 62-302.300, F.A.C., and, if applicable, Rule 62-302.700, F.A.C. (b) In determining whether a proposed discharge which results in water qualit…

(1) Exemptions for Artificial Water Bodies Classified for Agricultural Water Supplies. (a) The Secretary shall upon the petition of an affected person or permit applicant, and after public notice in the Florida Administrative Register and in a newspaper of general circulation in …

(1) Zones of mixing for non-thermal components of discharges. (a) The Department may allow the water quality adjacent to a point of discharge to be degraded to the extent that only the minimum conditions described in subsection 62-302.500(1), F.A.C., apply within a limited, defin…

(1) The Department shall require monitoring and sampling for pollutants reasonably expected to be contained in the discharge and to violate the water quality criteria in Chapter 62-302, F.A.C. (2) Field testing, sample collection and preservation, laboratory testing, including qu…

Rulemaking Authority 403.061, 403.062, 403.087, 403.504, 403.704, 403.804, 403.805 FS. Law Implemented 403.021, 403.061, 403.087, 403.088, 403.091, 403.101, 403.121, 403.141, 403.161, 403.182, 403.502, 403.702, 402.708 FS. History-New 3-1-79, Amended 8-31-88, Formerly 17-4.249, R…

Rulemaking Authority 403.021, 403.031, 403.061, 403.088 FS. Law Implemented 403.021, 403.031, 403.061, 403.087, 403.088(5)(c) FS. History- New 5-17-72, Amended 3-26-74, Formerly 17-4.25, Amended 8-31-88, 9-13-89, Formerly 17-4.250, Repealed 2-16-12.

This Part defines general permits and establishes the procedures for persons who may wish to use a general permit, except that the procedures for any person who may wish to use a general permit for a source of air pollutant emissions, and all conditions of such a general permit, …