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FL Stat § 403.8052 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIX - Public Health|Chapter 403 - Environmental Control|Part V - Environmental Regulation (Ss. 403.801-403.8163)|403.8052 - Small Business Stationary Air Pollution Source Technical and Environmental Compliance Assistance Program.

403.8052 Small Business Stationary Air Pollution Source Technical and Environmental Compliance Assistance Program.—(1) The department shall establish a technical and environmental compliance assistance program for small business stationary air pollution sources. The program shall assist such stationary sources in determining applicable permit requirements; collect and disseminate information concerning compliance methods and technologies; and provide information regarding pollution prevention and accidental release detection and prevention, including alternative technologies, process changes, products, and methods of operation that help reduce air pollution. For purposes of this section, a small business stationary air pollution source means a stationary source of air pollution which:(a) Is owned or operated by a person who employs 100 or fewer individuals.(b) Is a small business concern as defined in 15 U.S.C. s. 632.(c) Is other than a major stationary source within the meaning of 42 U.S.C. s. 7602(j) or 42 U.S.C. subchapter I, part C or part D.(d) Emits less than 50 tons per year of any regulated pollutant.(e) Emits less than 75 tons per year of all regulated pollutants.(2) The department shall designate a person with suitable technical qualifications as the head of the program. The program office shall serve as ombudsman for small business stationary air pollution sources in the implementation of s. 403.0872 by the department. The program office shall serve as the staff for the Small Business Air Pollution Compliance Advisory Council and shall assist in the development and dissemination of the reports and opinions of the council.(3) The department shall establish, by rule, a notice procedure to ensure that small business stationary air pollution sources receive notice of their rights under s. 403.0872 in such a way as to provide reasonable and adequate time for such sources to evaluate compliance methods and any relevant or applicable proposed or final rules or standards of the department.(4) Any stationary source that does not meet the criteria of paragraph (1)(c), paragraph (1)(d), or paragraph (1)(e) may petition the department for inclusion in the program as a small business stationary air pollution source, if the source does not emit more than 100 tons per year of all regulated pollutants. The department shall establish, by rule, notice procedures to assure an opportunity for public comment on any petition filed under this subsection.History.—s. 13, ch. 92-132; s. 2, ch. 93-94.Note.—Former s. 403.0852.
FL Stat § 403.811 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIX - Public Health|Chapter 403 - Environmental Control|Part V - Environmental Regulation (Ss. 403.801-403.8163)|403.811 - Dredge and fill permits issued pursuant to this chapter and s. 373.414.

403.811 Dredge and fill permits issued pursuant to this chapter and s. 373.414.—Permits or other orders addressing dredging and filling in, on, or over waters of the state issued pursuant to this chapter or s. 373.414(9) before the effective date of rules adopted under s. 373.414(9) and permits or other orders issued in accordance with s. 373.414(13), (14), (15), or (16) shall remain valid through the duration specified in the permit or order, unless revoked by the agency issuing the permit. The agency issuing the permit or other order may seek to enjoin the violation of, or to enforce compliance with, the permit or other order as provided in ss. 403.121, 403.131, 403.141, and 403.161. A violation of a permit or other order addressing dredging or filling issued pursuant to this chapter is punishable by a civil penalty as provided in s. 403.141 or a criminal penalty as provided in s. 403.161.History.—s. 37, ch. 93-213; s. 32, ch. 2020-158.
FL Stat § 403.812 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIX - Public Health|Chapter 403 - Environmental Control|Part V - Environmental Regulation (Ss. 403.801-403.8163)|403.812 - Dredge and fill permitting in stormwater management systems.

403.812 Dredge and fill permitting in stormwater management systems.—The department shall not require dredge and fill permits for stormwater management systems where such systems are located landward of the point of connection to waters of the state and are designed, constructed, operated, and maintained for stormwater treatment, flood attenuation, or irrigation. The waters within such systems, unless designed, constructed, operated, and maintained for in-water recreational uses, such as swimming and boating, shall not be considered waters of the state; however, if the system provides other incidental uses and is accessible to the public, then the department may require reasonable assurance that water quality within the system will not adversely impact public health, fish and wildlife in adjacent waters, or adjacent waters. The department shall not require dredge and fill permits for structures designed solely to connect stormwater management systems to waters of the state provided that the connection of such system to waters of the state is regulated pursuant to chapter 373. The department shall initiate rulemaking to implement the provisions of this section.History.—s. 6, ch. 75-22; s. 68, ch. 83-310; s. 6, ch. 84-79; s. 3, ch. 85-154; s. 39, ch. 89-279.
FL Stat § 403.8135 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIX - Public Health|Chapter 403 - Environmental Control|Part V - Environmental Regulation (Ss. 403.801-403.8163)|403.8135 - Citation of rule.

403.8135 Citation of rule.—In addition to any other provisions within this part or any rules promulgated hereunder, the permitting agency shall, when requesting information for a permit application pursuant to this part or such rules promulgated hereunder, cite a specific rule. If a request for information cannot be accompanied by a rule citation, failure to provide such information cannot be grounds to deny a permit.History.—s. 9, ch. 79-161.
FL Stat § 403.8141 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIX - Public Health|Chapter 403 - Environmental Control|Part V - Environmental Regulation (Ss. 403.801-403.8163)|403.8141 - Special event permits.

403.8141 Special event permits.—(1) The department shall issue permits for special events under s. 253.0345. The permits must be for a period that runs concurrently with the lease or letter of consent issued pursuant to s. 253.0345 and must allow for the movement of temporary structures within the footprint of the lease area.(2) An administrative challenge to any proposed regulatory permit related to a special event is subject to the summary hearing provisions of s. 120.574, except that the summary proceeding must be conducted within 30 days after a party files a motion for a summary hearing regardless of whether the parties agree to the summary proceeding.History.—s. 22, ch. 2013-92; s. 7, ch. 2016-116.
FL Stat § 403.815 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIX - Public Health|Chapter 403 - Environmental Control|Part V - Environmental Regulation (Ss. 403.801-403.8163)|403.815 - Public notice; waiver of hearings.

403.815 Public notice; waiver of hearings.—The department may publish or by rule require the applicant to publish, or the applicant may elect to publish, in a newspaper of general circulation in the area affected, notice of application for a permit submitted under this chapter or chapter 253. The notice of application shall be published within 14 days after the application is filed with the department. Notwithstanding any provision of s. 120.60, the department may publish or by rule require the applicant to publish, or the applicant may elect to publish, in a newspaper of general circulation in the area affected, notice of proposed agency action on any permit application submitted under this chapter or chapter 253. The department shall require the applicant for a permit to construct or expand a solid waste facility to publish such notice. The notice of proposed agency action shall be published at least 14 days prior to final agency action. The 90-day time period specified in s. 120.60 shall be tolled by the request of the department for publication of notice of proposed agency action and shall resume 14 days after receipt by the department of proof of publication. However, if a petition is filed for a proceeding pursuant to ss. 120.569 and 120.57, the time periods and tolling provisions of s. 120.60 shall apply. The cost of publication of notice under this section shall be paid by the applicant. The secretary may, by rule, specify the format and size of such notice. Within 14 days after publication of notice of proposed agency action, any person whose substantial interests are affected may request a hearing in accordance with ss. 120.569 and 120.57. The failure to request a hearing within 14 days after publication of notice of proposed agency action constitutes a waiver of any right to a hearing on the application under ss. 120.569 and 120.57.History.—s. 10, ch. 80-66; s. 13, ch. 82-27; s. 44, ch. 84-338; s. 48, ch. 87-225; s. 169, ch. 96-410.
FL Stat § 403.816 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIX - Public Health|Chapter 403 - Environmental Control|Part V - Environmental Regulation (Ss. 403.801-403.8163)|403.816 - Permits for maintenance dredging of deepwater ports and beach restoration projects.

403.816 Permits for maintenance dredging of deepwater ports and beach restoration projects.—(1) The department shall establish a permit system under this chapter and chapter 253 which provides for the performance, for up to 25 years from the issuance of the original permit, of maintenance dredging of permitted navigation channels, port harbors, turning basins, harbor berths, and beach restoration projects approved pursuant to chapter 161. However, permits issued for dredging river channels which are not a part of a deepwater port shall be valid for no more than five years. No charge shall be exacted by the state for material removed during such maintenance dredging by a public port authority.(2) The provisions of s. 253.77 do not apply to a permit for maintenance dredging and spoil site approval when there is no change in the size or location of the spoil disposal site and when the applicant provides documentation to the department that the appropriate lease, easement, or consent of use for the project site issued pursuant to chapter 253 is recorded in the county where the project is located.(3) The provisions of this section relating to ports apply only to the port waters, spoil disposal sites, port harbors, navigation channels, turning basins, and harbor berths used for deepwater commercial navigation in the ports of Jacksonville, Tampa, Port Everglades, Miami, Port Canaveral, Ft. Pierce, Palm Beach, Port Manatee, Port St. Joe, Panama City, St. Petersburg, Port Bartow, Florida Power Corporation’s Crystal River Canal, Boca Grande, Green Cove Springs, and Pensacola.History.—ss. 3, 5, ch. 81-228; s. 8, ch. 84-79; s. 2, ch. 85-296; s. 13, ch. 86-138; s. 20, ch. 89-175; s. 4, ch. 89-324.
FL Stat § 403.8163 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIX - Public Health|Chapter 403 - Environmental Control|Part V - Environmental Regulation (Ss. 403.801-403.8163)|403.8163 - Sites for disposal of spoil from maintenance dredge operations; selection.

403.8163 Sites for disposal of spoil from maintenance dredge operations; selection.—Lands created by spoil or used as dredge spoil sites must be given priority consideration as sites for disposal of spoil in maintenance dredge operations, except when the Department of Environmental Protection determines that the spoil, or some substantial portion thereof, may be placed as compatible sediment into the littoral system of an adjacent sandy beach or coastal barrier dune system for the preservation and protection of such beach or dune system.History.—s. 48, ch. 84-338; s. 14, ch. 86-138; s. 424, ch. 94-356; s. 96, ch. 2020-2.
FL Stat § 403.850 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIX - Public Health|Chapter 403 - Environmental Control|Part VI - Water Supply; Water Treatment Plants (Ss. 403.850-403.892)|403.850 - Short title.

403.850 Short title.—This act may be cited as the “Florida Safe Drinking Water Act.”History.—s. 1, ch. 77-337.
FL Stat § 403.851 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIX - Public Health|Chapter 403 - Environmental Control|Part VI - Water Supply; Water Treatment Plants (Ss. 403.850-403.892)|403.851 - Declaration of policy; intent.

403.851 Declaration of policy; intent.—It is the policy of the state that the citizens of Florida shall be assured of the availability of safe drinking water. Recognizing that this policy encompasses both environmental and public health aspects, it is the intent of the Legislature to provide a water supply program operated jointly by the department, in a lead-agency role of primary responsibility for the program, and by the Department of Health and its units, including county health departments, in a supportive role with specific duties and responsibilities of its own. Without any relinquishment of Florida’s sovereign powers and responsibilities to provide for the public health, public safety, and public welfare of the people of Florida, the Legislature intends:(1) To give effect to Pub. L. No. 93-523 promulgated under the commerce clause of the United States Constitution, to the extent that interstate commerce is directly affected.(2) To encourage cooperation between federal, state, and local agencies, not only in their enforcement role, but also in their service and assistance roles to city and county elected bodies.(3) To provide for safe drinking water at all times throughout the state, with due regard for economic factors and efficiency in government.History.—s. 2, ch. 77-337; s. 162, ch. 79-400; s. 425, ch. 94-356; s. 164, ch. 99-8.
FL Stat § 403.8533 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIX - Public Health|Chapter 403 - Environmental Control|Part VI - Water Supply; Water Treatment Plants (Ss. 403.850-403.892)|403.8533 - Drinking Water Revolving Loan Trust Fund.

403.8533 Drinking Water Revolving Loan Trust Fund.—(1) There is created the Drinking Water Revolving Loan Trust Fund to be administered by the Department of Environmental Protection for the purposes of:(a) Funding for low-interest loans for planning, engineering design, and construction of public drinking water systems and improvements to such systems;(b) Funding for compliance activities, operator certification programs, and source water protection programs;(c) Funding for administering loans by the department; and(d) Paying amounts payable under any service contract entered into by the department under s. 403.1837, subject to annual appropriation by the Legislature.(2) The trust fund shall be used for the deposit of all moneys awarded by the Federal Government to fund revolving loan programs. All moneys in the fund that are not needed on an immediate basis for loans shall be invested pursuant to s. 215.49. The principal and interest of all loans repaid and investment earnings shall be deposited into this fund.(3) Pursuant to s. 19(f)(3), Art. III of the State Constitution, the Drinking Water Revolving Loan Trust Fund is exempt from the termination provisions of s. 19(f)(2), Art. III of the State Constitution.History.—s. 1, ch. 97-232; s. 2, ch. 99-108; s. 8, ch. 2001-65; s. 43, ch. 2010-205.
FL Stat § 403.8535 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIX - Public Health|Chapter 403 - Environmental Control|Part VI - Water Supply; Water Treatment Plants (Ss. 403.850-403.892)|403.8535 - Citation of rule.

403.8535 Citation of rule.—In addition to any other provisions within this part or any rules promulgated hereunder, the permitting agency shall, when requesting information for a permit application pursuant to this part or such rules promulgated hereunder, cite a specific rule. If a request for information cannot be accompanied by a rule citation, failure to provide such information cannot be grounds to deny a permit.History.—s. 10, ch. 79-161.
FL Stat § 403.855 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIX - Public Health|Chapter 403 - Environmental Control|Part VI - Water Supply; Water Treatment Plants (Ss. 403.850-403.892)|403.855 - Imminent hazards.

403.855 Imminent hazards.—In coordination with the Department of Health, the department, upon receipt of information that a contaminant which is present in, or is likely to enter, public or private water supplies may present an imminent and substantial danger to the public health, may take such actions as it may deem necessary in order to protect the public health. Department actions shall include, but are not limited to:(1) Adopting emergency rules pursuant to s. 120.54(4).(2) Issuing such corrective orders as may be necessary to protect the health of persons who are or may be users of such supplies, including travelers. An order issued by the department under this section shall become effective upon service of such order on the alleged violator, notwithstanding the provisions of s. 403.860(3).(3) Establishing a program designed to prevent contamination or to minimize the danger of contamination to potable water supplies.(4) Contracting for clinical tests on samples of the affected population if the department determines there is a real and immediate danger to the public health.(5) Commencing a civil action for appropriate relief, including a restraining order or permanent or temporary injunction.History.—s. 6, ch. 77-337; s. 163, ch. 79-400; s. 5, ch. 83-310; s. 170, ch. 96-410; s. 166, ch. 99-8.
FL Stat § 403.856 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIX - Public Health|Chapter 403 - Environmental Control|Part VI - Water Supply; Water Treatment Plants (Ss. 403.850-403.892)|403.856 - Plan for emergency provision of water.

403.856 Plan for emergency provision of water.—The department shall adopt an adequate plan, after consultation with the Department of Health, for the provision of safe drinking water under emergency circumstances. When, in the judgment of the department, emergency circumstances exist in the state with respect to a need for safe drinking water, it may issue such rule or order as it may deem necessary in order to provide such water where it would not otherwise be available.History.—s. 7, ch. 77-337; s. 167, ch. 99-8.
FL Stat § 403.857 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIX - Public Health|Chapter 403 - Environmental Control|Part VI - Water Supply; Water Treatment Plants (Ss. 403.850-403.892)|403.857 - Notification of users and regulatory agencies.

403.857 Notification of users and regulatory agencies.—Whenever a public water supply system:(1) Is not in compliance with the state primary and secondary drinking water regulations;(2) Fails to perform monitoring required by rules or regulations adopted by the department;(3) Is subject to a variance granted for an inability to meet a maximum contaminant level requirement;(4) Is subject to an exemption; or(5) Fails to comply with the requirements prescribed by a variance or exemption,the owner or operator of the system shall, as soon as practicable, notify the local public health departments, the department, and the communications media serving the area served by the system of that fact and of the extent, nature, and possible health effects of such fact. Such notice shall also be given by the owner or operator of the system by publication in a newspaper of general circulation, as determined by the department, within the area served by such water system at least once every 3 months as long as the violation, variance, or exemption continues. Such notice shall also be given with the water bills of the system as long as the violation, variance, or exemption continues, as follows: if the water bills of a public water system are issued at least as often as once every 3 months, such notice shall be included in at least one water bill of the system for each customer every 3 months; if the system issues its water bills less often than once every 3 months, such notice shall be included in each of the water bills issued by the system for each customer. However, the provisions of this section notwithstanding, the department may prescribe by rule reasonable alternative notice requirements.History.—s. 8, ch. 77-337.
FL Stat § 403.858 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIX - Public Health|Chapter 403 - Environmental Control|Part VI - Water Supply; Water Treatment Plants (Ss. 403.850-403.892)|403.858 - Inspections.

403.858 Inspections.—Any duly authorized representative of the department or of the Department of Health may enter, take water samples from, and inspect any property, premises, or place, except a building which is used exclusively for a private residence, on or at which a public water system is located or is being constructed or installed, at any reasonable time, for the purpose of ascertaining the state of compliance with the law or with rules or orders of the department.History.—s. 9, ch. 77-337; s. 168, ch. 99-8.
FL Stat § 403.860 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIX - Public Health|Chapter 403 - Environmental Control|Part VI - Water Supply; Water Treatment Plants (Ss. 403.850-403.892)|403.860 - Penalties and remedies.

403.860 Penalties and remedies.—(1) A fine, not to exceed $5,000 for each day in which a violation occurs, may be imposed by a court of competent jurisdiction on any person who violates s. 403.859(1), (2), (4), (5), or (6).(2) A fine, not to exceed $5,000 for each day in which such violation occurs or failure to comply continues, may be imposed by a court of competent jurisdiction upon any person who violates, or fails or refuses to comply with, any order issued by the department pursuant to this act.(3) The department may initiate an administrative proceeding to establish liability and require corrective action. Such proceeding shall be instituted by the department’s serving a written notice of violation upon the alleged violator by certified mail. The notice shall specify the provision of law or rule of the department alleged to have been violated and the facts alleged to constitute a violation thereof. An order for corrective action may be included with the notice. However, no order shall become effective until after service and an administrative hearing, if requested within 20 days after service. Failure to request an administrative hearing within this time period shall constitute a waiver thereof. A department order, entered after a hearing pursuant to chapter 120 or a waiver thereof, shall be final and constitute a final adjudication of the matters alleged. Such order may require, in addition to corrective action, that the violator pay the state for its reasonable costs and expenses incurred in investigating the violation and prosecuting the administrative proceeding.(4) The department or a county health department that has been approved by the department under s. 403.862(1)(c) may institute a civil action in any court of appropriate jurisdiction for injunctive relief to prevent violation of any order, rule, or regulation issued pursuant to this act, in addition to any other remedies provided under this section.(5) In addition to any judicial or administrative remedy authorized by this part, the department or a county health department that has received approval by the department pursuant to s. 403.862(1)(c) shall assess administrative penalties for violations of this section in accordance with s. 403.121.(6) Fees collected pursuant to this section shall be deposited in the Water Quality Assurance Trust Fund or the appropriate County Health Department Trust Fund, in accordance with s. 381.0063, to be used to carry out the provisions of this part. The department may use a portion of the fund to contract for services to help collect noncompliance fees assessed pursuant to this section.History.—s. 11, ch. 77-337; s. 71, ch. 90-331; s. 2, ch. 93-50; s. 3, ch. 93-264; s. 104, ch. 97-101; s. 3, ch. 97-236; s. 5, ch. 2001-258; s. 29, ch. 2020-158.