Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 5M-3.003 - Required Best Management Practices

(1) Agricultural operations located within the Northern Everglades shall:

(a) Implement BMPs in the manual(s) adopted by FDACS under Title 5M, F.A.C., relevant to their operations, in accordance with the applicable rule(s); or

(b) As eligible under Rule 5M-12.003, F.A.C., develop and implement a conservation plan in accordance with the provisions of rule Chapter 5M-12, F.A.C.; or

(c) Conduct water quality monitoring prescribed by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) or the relevant water management district in accordance with Section 403.067(7)(b)2.g., F.S., to demonstrate compliance with state water quality standards.

(2) Agricultural operations within the Northern Everglades that land-apply animal manure shall also comply with the provisions of Rule 5M-3.004, F.A.C.

(3) Plans and NOIs submitted to FDACS under rule Chapter 5M-3, F.A.C., prior to the effective date of this rule revision are grandfathered and deemed to meet the requirements of this section. However, previously submitted conservation plans must be reviewed and updated pursuant to subsection 5M-12.004(3), F.A.C., except for those operations that have conservation plans but choose instead to implement BMPs pursuant to paragraph (1)(a).

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Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 5M-3.003

Rulemaking Authority 373.4595(3)(c)1.a., 8., (4)(a)2.a., g., (b)2.a., g, 403.067(7)(c)2., 570.07(10), (23) FS. Law Implemented 373.4595(3)(c)1.a., 8., 373.4595(4)(a)2.a., g., (b)2.a., g., 403.067(7)(c)2, F.S.

New 10-23-03, Amended 6-28-06, 8-15-11.

New 10-23-03, Amended 6-28-06, 8-15-11.