Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 62-650.400 - WQBEL Level I Process
(1) In addition
to complying with the requirements of Chapters 62-3 and 62-4, F.A.C., and other
sections of this rule, the Department shall process permit applications and
determine WQBELs in accordance with this section except when the Department has
determined that a Level II WQBEL pursuant to Rule
62-650.500, F.A.C., is
necessary. The WQBEL Level I Process shall be applied to the renewal of
existing permits or issuance of new permits when data are sufficient to
determine that the quality of the receiving body of water currently meets
standards and is expected to continue to meet standards with the
discharge.
(2) WQBELs shall be
determined based on a review of water quality data applicable to the portion of
the water body potentially impacted by the discharge. These data may include
information contained in permit applications. In addition, existing data on
ambient water quality obtained in the Department 's files will be utilized. The
water quality evaluation for setting WQBELs pursuant to this section will be
summarized in a brief report explaining the conclusions of the evaluation and
the basis for these conclusions. A copy of this report will be a part of the
permit files.
Notes
Rulemaking Authority 403.051, 403.061, 403.062, 403.087, 403.088 FS. Law Implemented 403.021, 403.051, 403.061, 403.062, 403.085, 403.086, 403.087, 403.088 FS.
New 11-27-89, Formerly 17-650.400.
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