Florida Administrative Code
5 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES
5M - Division of Agricultural Water Policy
Chapter 5M-16 - BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES FOR FLORIDA CITRUS
Section 5M-16.005 - Previously submitted NOIs

Universal Citation: FL Admin Code R 5M-16.005

Current through Reg. 50, No. 187; September 24, 2024

(1) In order to retain a presumption of compliance with state water quality standards:

(a) Citrus growers who, prior to the effective date of this rule, submitted a Notice of Intent to Implement Nitrogen Best Management Practices for Florida Ridge Citrus (July 23, 2002) and adopted by reference in Rule 5E-1.023, F.A.C., must:
1. Within two years of the effective date of this rule, submit a new NOI and BMP checklist in accordance with Rule 5M-16.003, F.A.C., and,

2. Implement the applicable BMPs on the checklist, in accordance with Rule 5M-16.003, F.A.C.

(b) Flatwoods citrus growers who, prior to the effective date of this rule, submitted a NOI and checklist under the programs listed in subparagraphs 1., 2., or 3., below must continue to implement the applicable BMPs on the checklist, and must follow the guidelines applicable to the operation contained in Nutrition of Florida Citrus Trees, Second Edition, UF-IFAS Publication SL253 (January 2008), hereby adopted and incorporated by reference. Copies of the document may be obtained from the University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service county office or accessed online at http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-01665.
1. Water Quality/Quantity BMPs for Indian River Area Citrus Groves (January 2005), as revised by the January 2005 updates adopted by reference in Rule 5M-2.002, F.A.C.

2. Best Management Practices for Citrus Groves in the Peace River and Manasota Basins (October 2004), adopted by reference in Rule 5M-5.002, F.A.C.

3. Best Management Practices for Gulf Citrus (March 2006), adopted by reference in Rule 5M-7.002, F.A.C.

(2) Flatwoods citrus growers re-establishing inactive groves or renovating groves, who enrolled prior to the effective date of this rule, must contact FDACS for assistance in submitting a new NOI and BMP checklist pursuant to Rule 5M-16.003, F.A.C.

(3) NOIs or BMP checklists submitted on or after the effective date of this rule chapter for citrus BMP programs adopted prior to the effective date of this rule chapter will be deemed invalid.

Rulemaking Authority 403.067(7)(c)2., 570.07(10), 570.07(23) FS. Law Implemented 403.067(7)(c)2. FS.

New 1-9-13.

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