Public hearing on TMDLs for Peace River Basin to be held June 22nd in Tallahassee

The public is invited to a June 29th, 2018, public hearing on the Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) rules, and their allocations, for certain waters impaired for nutrients in the Peace River Basin (62-304.625).

Furthermore, in accordance with paragraph 62-302.531(2)(a), F.A.C., the nutrient TMDLs for Lake Haines, Lake Rochelle, Lake Conine, Lake Alfred, Lake Blue, Lake Marianna, Lake Ariana, Eagle Lake, and Lake Hollingsworth will constitute site specific numeric interpretations of the narrative nutrient criterion set forth in paragraph 62-302.530(48)(b), F.A.C., that will supersede the otherwise applicable numeric nutrient criteria in subsection 62-302.531(2), F.A.C., for these surface water segments.

Written comments should be directed to: Erin Rasnake, Program Administrator, Water Quality Evaluation and TMDL Program, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Mail Station #3555, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2400 via post or email: Erin.Rasnake@dep.state.fl.us