Florida Administrative Code

(1) Unless expressly exempted by statute or this chapter, a well construction permit must be obtained from the District prior to the construction, repair or abandonment of any well within the District's jurisdiction. (2) A well construction permit must be obtained from the Distri…

The following wells are exempt from the requirements of Rule 40C-3.041, F.A.C. (1) Existing wells exempted by Section 373.316, F.S. (2) The wells exempted under Section 373.303(7), F.S. This exemption does not relieve the applicant from obtaining any permits which may be required…

(1) Permits will only be issued upon application by the owner on whose property the well will be located, a person with sufficient legal control over the land, or the owner's or legal controller's authorized agent. For purposes of this rule, "sufficient legal control" means a lea…

Rulemaking Authority 373.044, 373.109, 373.113, 373.171 FS. Law Implemented 373.109, 373.308, 373.309, 373.313 FS. History-New 10-14-84, Amended 12-5-85, Formerly 40C-3.201, 40C-3.0201, Amended 10-1-87, 8-1-89, Repealed by Section 5, Chapter 2012-31, Laws of Florida, 5-27-12.

(1) In order to obtain a permit under this chapter an applicant must submit a complete permit application as specified in Rule 40C-3.101, F.A.C. (2) The non-refundable permit application fee established in Rule 40C-1.603, F.A.C., or the fee schedule established by the agency to w…

Rulemaking Authority 373.044, 373.113 FS. Law Implemented 373.113, 373.171 FS. History-New 10-14-84, Formerly 40C-3.321, 40C-3.0321, Amended 9-17-89, 1-8-96, Repealed by Section 5, Chapter 2012-31, Laws of Florida, 5-27-12.

(1) A State of Florida Well Completion Report, DEP Form 62-532.900(2), (October 7, 2010), which is incorporated by reference in paragraph 40C-3.036(9)(b), F.A.C., is required for the construction, repair or abandonment of all wells regardless of whether a permit is required under…

(1) The District is authorized to inspect any well or abandoned well within its jurisdiction, including those wells permitted under Rule 40C-3.041, F.A.C. Inspections shall be done as necessary to ensure conformity with applicable standards. Such inspection may include but need n…

(1) Actions, omissions, or conduct which may be considered a violation of this part shall include but are not limited to the following: (a) Failure to submit a complete well completion report within 30 days of the completion of construction, repair or abandonment of any well. (b)…

This Part sets forth the standards and criteria for the construction, repair and abandonment of wells, including all provisions contained in Chapter 62-532, F.A.C., which is incorporated by reference in subsection 40C-3.036(2), F.A.C. When Polvinyl Chloride (PVC) pipe is used for…

(1) Wells must be located, constructed, cased, grouted, plugged, capped, or sealed to prevent uncontrolled surface flow, uncontrolled movement of water from one aquifer or water bearing zone to another, contamination of groundwater or surface water resources, or other adverse imp…

Rulemaking Authority 373.044, 373.113, 373.171 FS. Law Implemented 373.306, 373.308, 373.309, 373.113 FS. History-New 10-14-84, Amended 12-5-85, Formerly 40C-3.507, 40C-3.0507, Amended 9-17-89, Repealed 11-3-15.

(1) In the construction of a well, reasonable caution shall be taken to maintain the work site so as to minimize the entrance of contaminants into the water resource. Materials used in construction shall be reasonably free of contamination. The requirements for construction of pu…

Wells shall be grouted and sealed to protect the water resource from degradation caused by movement of waters along the well annulus either from the surface to the aquifer or between aquifers, and to prevent loss of pressure in artesian aquifers. All wells shall be constructed an…

(1) Temporary Well Seals. (a) Whenever there is a temporary interruption during construction, repair, or abandonment the well opening shall be sealed with a reasonably watertight cover. (b) Except in areas designated by the District, any well in which pumping equipment is install…

Rulemaking Authority 373.044, 373.309 FS. Law Implemented 373.306, 373.308, 373.309, 373.113 FS. History-New 10-14-84, Formerly 40C-3.525, 40C-3.0525, Amended 8-1-89, 11-11-03, Repealed by Section 5, Chapter 2012-31, Laws of Florida, 5-27-12.

Rulemaking Authority 373.044, 373.309 FS. Law Implemented 373.206, 373.306, 373.308, 373.309, 373.113 FS. History-New 10-14-84, Formerly 40C-3.529, 40C-3.0529, Amended 9-17-89, Repealed by Section 5, Chapter 2012-31, Laws of Florida, 5-27-12.

(1) Any well which is an abandoned artesian well under Section 373.203(1), F.S., shall be plugged in accordance with this rule. (2) All abandoned wells shall be plugged as set forth in subsection 40C-3.517(9), F.A.C., unless otherwise specified by the District. The work shall be …

Rulemaking Authority 373.044, 373.113, 373.171 FS. Law Implemented 373.306, 373.308, 373.309, 373.319 FS. History-New 10-14-84, Formerly 40C-3.532, 40C-3.0532, Amended 8-1-89, 11-11-03, Repealed by Section 5, Chapter 2012-31, Laws of Florida, 5-27-12.

Rulemaking Authority 120.53(1), 373.044, 373.113, 373.118 FS. Law Implemented 120.52(16), 120.53(1), 373.085, 373.116, 373.118, 373.103, 373.106, 373.229, 373.413 FS. History-New 5-30-90, Amended 1-8-96, Transferred to 40C-3.036.

Rulemaking Authority 373.044, 373.113, 373.171 FS. Law Implemented 373.016, Part IV, Ch. 373 FS. History-New 1-31-77, Formerly 16I-4.01, 40C-4.01, Amended 2-3-81, 12-7-83, Formerly 40C-4.011, 40C-4.0011, Repealed by Section 5, Chapter 2012-31, Laws of Florida, 5-27-12.

Rulemaking Authority 373.044, 373.113, 373.414, 373.418 FS. Law Implemented 373.016, 373.019, 373.403, 373.413, 373.414, 373.416, 373.418, 373.426, 403.813(2) FS. History-New 1-31-77, Formerly 16I-4.02, 40C-4.02, Amended 2-3-81, 12-7-83, Formerly 40C-4.021, 40C-4.0021, Amended 9-…

(1) The effective dates for the permitting program as established in this chapter pursuant to Part IV of Chapter 373, F.S., are: (a) January 31, 1977 in that area transferred to the District from the Central and Southern Florida Flood Control District, now the South Florida Water…

Rulemaking Authority 373.044, 373.113, 373.118, 373.406, 373.4136, 373.414, 373.415, 373.418, 380.06(9) FS. Law Implemented 373.083, 373.118, 373.406, 373.413, 373.4135, 373.4136, 373.414, 373.415, 373.416, 373.418, 373.426, 380.06(9) FS. History-New 1-31-77, Formerly 16I-4.04, 4…

Rulemaking Authority 373.044, 373.113, 373.414, 373.415, 373.418 FS. Law Implemented 373.406, 373.413, 373.414, 373.415, 373.416, 373.418, 373.426, 403.813(2) FS. History-New 1-31-77, Formerly 16I-4.05, 40C-4.06, Amended 2-3-81, 12-7-83, Formerly 40C-4.051, 40C-4.0051, Amended 4-…

(1) The Governing Board hereby adopts by reference: (a)1. Part I "Introduction, Organization, Definitions and Applicability," Part II "General Criteria," Part III "Stormwater Quantity/Flood Control," Part IV "Stormwater Quality," and Part V "Best Management Practices" of the docu…

Rulemaking Authority 373.044, 373.113, 373.171 FS. Law Implemented 373.146, 373.413, 373.416, 373.417 FS. History-New 1-31-77, Formerly 16I-4.10, 40C-4.10, Amended 2-3-81, 12-7-83, Formerly 40C-4.101, 40C-4.0101, Amended 8-1-89, 2-27-94, 10-3-95, 1-4-96, 2-1-05, Repealed 10-1-13.…

Rulemaking Authority 373.109, 373.113, 373.044, 373.171 FS. Law Implemented 373.109, 373.413, 373.416, 373.426 FS. History-New 1-31-77, Formerly 16I-4.10, 40C-4.20, Amended 2-3-81, 12-7-83, Formerly 40C-4.201, 40C-4.0201, Amended 10-1-87, 8-1-89, 11-11-03, Repealed by Section 3, …

Rulemaking Authority 369.318, 373.016, 373.044, 373.113, 373.171, 373.415 FS. Law Implemented 369.318, 373.016, 373.042, 373.0421, 373.409, 373.413, 373.414, 373.415, 373.416, 373.418, 373.426, 373.461 FS. History-New 1-31-77, Formerly 16I-4.10, 40C-4.10, Amended 2-3-81, 12-7-83,…

Rulemaking Authority 373.044, 373.046, 373.103, 373.113, 373.414, 373.418 FS. Law Implemented 373.016(2), 373.413, 373.414, 373.416, 373.418, 373.426 FS. History-New 10-3-95, Amended 10-11-01, 7-1-07, Repealed 10-1-13. Editorial Note: Repealed pursuant to paragraph 373.4131(2)(c)…

Rulemaking Authority 373.113 FS. Law Implemented 373.413, 373.416, 373.426 FS. History-New 12-7-83, Formerly 40C-4.321, 40C-4.0321, Amended 8-1-89, 9-8-92, 12-27-10, Repealed 10-1-13. Editorial Note: Repealed pursuant to paragraph 373.4131(2)(c), F.S.

Rulemaking Authority 373.044, 373.113, 373.414, 373.418 FS. Law Implemented 373.083, 373.109, 373.413, 373.414, 373.416, 373.418, 373.426, 373.429 FS. History-New 2-20-77, Amended 12-26-77, Formerly 16I-4.34, 40C-4.34, Amended 2-3-81, 12-7-83, Formerly 40C-4.331, 40C-4.0331, Amen…

Rulemaking Authority 373.044, 373.113, 373.171, 373.416 FS. Law Implemented 373.413, 373.416 FS. History-New 2-3-81, Amended 12-7-83, Formerly 40C-4.351, 40C-4.0351, Amended 8-1-89, 7-20-95, Repealed by Section 5, Chapter 2012-31, Laws of Florida, 5-27-12.

Rulemaking Authority 373.044, 373.113, 373.171 FS. Law Implemented 373.409, 373.413, 373.416, 373.419, 373.422, 373.423, 373.426 FS. History-New 12-7-83, Formerly 40C-4.381, 40C-4.0381, Amended 8-1-89, 10-19-89, 3-14-90, 2-27-94, 10-3-95, 1-4-96, 1-11-99, 11-11-03, 12-27-10, Repe…

Rulemaking Authority 373.119, 373.113 FS. Law Implemented 373.113, 373.119, 373.136, 373.603, 373.613 FS. History-New 2-3-81, Amended 12-7-83, Formerly 40C-4.751, 40C-4.0751, Amended 11-11-03, Repealed by Section 5, Chapter 2012-31, Laws of Florida, 5-27-12.

Rulemaking Authority 373.044, 373.113, 373.118, 373.406, 373.4136, 373.414, 373.418 FS. Law Implemented 369.318, 373.085, 373.116, 373.117, 373.118, 373.406, 373.413, 373.4136, 373.414, 373.415, 373.416, 373.418, 373.421, 373.426, 373.461, 403.0877 FS. History-New 5-30-90, Amende…

Rulemaking Authority 373.044, 373.113 FS. Law Implemented 373.083, 373.413, 373.416, 373.426 FS. History-New 12-7-83, Amended 2-27-94, 10-3-95, 1-4-96, 10-11-01, 12-27-10, Repealed by Section 5, Chapter 2012-31, Laws of Florida, 5-27-12.

Rulemaking Authority 373.044, 373.113, 373.171 FS. Law Implemented 373.019, 373.403 FS. History-New 12-7-83, Amended 2-27-94, Repealed by Section 5, Chapter 2012-31, Laws of Florida, 5-27-12.

Rulemaking Authority 373.044, 373.113 FS. Law Implemented 373.083, 373.413, 373.416, 373.426 FS. History-New 12-7-83, Amended 2-27-94, 10-3-95, 10-11-01, 11-11-03, Repealed by Section 5, Chapter 2012-31, Laws of Florida, 5-27-12.

Rulemaking Authority 373.044, 373.113 FS. Law Implemented 120.60, 373.083, 373.413, 373.416, 373.426 FS. History-New 12-7-83, Amended 2-27-94, 10-3-95, 10-11-01, Repealed 10-1-13. Editorial Note: Repealed pursuant to paragraph 373.4131(2)(c), F.S.

Rulemaking Authority 373.044, 373.113, 373.406, 373.414, 373.418 FS. Law Implemented 373.083, 403.0877, 373.117, 373.406, 373.413, 373.414, 373.415, 373.416, 373.418, 373.426 FS. History-New 12-7-83, Amended 2-27-94, 10-3-95, 1-4-96, 10-11-01, 2-1-05, Repealed 10-1-13. Editorial …

Rulemaking Authority 373.044, 373.113, 373.406, 373.414, 373.418 FS. Law Implemented 373.083, 373.413, 373.414, 373.416, 373.418, 373.426 FS. History-New 12-7-83, Amended 9-25-91, 1-6-93, 2-27-94, 10-3-95, 1-11-99, 10-11-01, 2-1-05, 12-27-10, Repealed 10-1-13. Editorial Note: Rep…

Rulemaking Authority 373.044, 373.113 FS. Law Implemented 373.083, 373.413, 373.416, 373.426 FS. History-New 12-7-83, Amended 2-27-94, 10-3-95, 10-11-01, Repealed by Section 5, Chapter 2012-31, Laws of Florida, 5-27-12.

Rulemaking Authority 373.044, 373.113, 373.406, 373.414, 373.418 FS. Law Implemented 373.083, 373.117, 373.406, 373.413, 373.416, 373.418, 373.419, 373.423, 373.426 FS. History-New 12-7-83, Amended 2-27-94, 10-11-01, 11-11-03, Repealed by Section 5, Chapter 2012-31, Laws of Flori…

Rulemaking Authority 373.044, 373.113, 373.118, 373.406, 373.4136, 373.414, 373.418 FS. Law Implemented 369.318, 373.085, 373.116, 373.117, 373.118, 373.406, 373.413, 373.4136, 373.414, 373.415, 373.416, 373.418, 373.421, 373.426, 373.461, 403.0877 FS. History-New 5-30-90, Amende…

Rulemaking Authority 373.044, 373.113, 373.118 FS. Law Implemented 373.118, 373.413, 373.416, 373.426 FS. History-New 10-3-95, Repealed 10-1-13. Editorial Note: Repealed pursuant to paragraph 373.4131(2)(c), F.S.

Rulemaking Authority 373.044, 373.113, 373.118 FS. Law Implemented 373.083, 373.118, 373.413, 373.416, 373.426 FS. History-New 10-3-95, Amended 1-4-96, 12-27-10, Repealed 10-1-13. Editorial Note: Repealed pursuant to paragraph 373.4131(2)(c), F.S.