The following shall apply to the transfers of surface and
ground water where such transfers are regulated pursuant to Part II of Chapter
373, F.S.:
(1) The transfer or use of
surface water across District boundaries shall require approval of each
involved District. The transfer or use of ground water across District
boundaries shall require approval of the District where the withdrawal of
ground water occurs.
(2) In
deciding whether the transfer and use of surface water across District
boundaries is consistent with the public interest pursuant to Section
373.223, F.S., the Districts
shall consider the extent to which:
(a)
Comprehensive water conservation and reuse programs are implemented and
enforced in the area of need;
(b)
The major costs, benefits, and environmental impacts have been adequately
determined including the impact on both the supplying and receiving
areas;
(c) The transfer is an
environmentally and economically acceptable method to supply water for the
given purpose;
(d) The present and
projected water needs of the supplying area are reasonably determined and can
be satisfied even if the transfer takes place;
(e) The transfer plan incorporates a regional
approach to water supply and distribution including, where appropriate, plans
for eventual interconnection of water supply sources; and,
(f) The transfer is otherwise consistent with
the public interest based upon evidence presented.
(3) The interdistrict transfer and use of
ground water must meet the requirements of Section
373.2295,
F.S.
Notes
Fla. Admin.
Code Ann. R. 62-40.422
Rulemaking Authority 373.026(7), 373.036(1)(d), 373.043,
373.171 FS. Law Implemented
373.023,
373.026,
373.036(1)(d),
373.103,
373.171,
373.1961,
373.223,
373.2295,
373.246,
373.250,
373.418,
403.064,
403.0891
FS.
New 5-5-81, Formerly
17-40.05, 17-40.050, 17-40.402, 17-40.422, Amended 7-20-95,
5-7-05.
New 5-5-81, Formerly 17-40.05, 17-40.050, 17-40.402,
17-40.422, Amended 7-20-95, 5-7-05.
