Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 62-303.351 - Nutrients in Freshwater Streams

A stream or stream segment shall be included on the Planning List for nutrients if:

(1) The applicable numeric interpretation of the narrative nutrient criterion established in subsection 62-302.531(2), F.A.C., is exceeded for any parameter;

(2) For streams meeting the definition in subsection 62-302.200(36), F.A.C., that do not have a site specific numeric interpretation of the narrative nutrient criterion, the nutrient thresholds in subparagraph 62-302.531(2)(c) 2., F.A.C., are exceeded and insufficient Biological Health Assessment data are available to fully assess achievement of the nutrient provisions in subparagraph 62-302.531(2)(c) 1., F.A.C.;

(3) Algal mats or blooms are present in sufficient quantities to pose a nuisance or hinder reproduction of a threatened or endangered species;

(4) An annual geometric mean chlorophyll a is greater than 20 ug/l, or

(5) There is a statistically significant increasing trend in the annual geometric means at the 95 percent confidence level in TN, TP or chlorophyll a over the planning period using a Mann's one-sided, upper-tail test for trend, as described in Nonparametric Statistical Methods by M. Hollander and D. Wolfe (1999 ed.), pages 376 and 724, which are incorporated by reference herein. Copies of these pages may be obtained by writing to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, 2600 Blair Stone Road, MS #6511, Tallahassee, FL 32399-2400.

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Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 62-303.351

Rulemaking Authority 403.061, 403.067 FS. Law Implemented 403.062, 403.067 FS.

New 6-10-02, Repromulgated 1-2-07, 7-2-12, Amended by Florida Register Volume 42, Number 021, February 02, 2016 effective 2/17/2016.

New 6-10-02, Repromulgated 1-2-07, 7-2-12, 2-17-16.