Florida Administrative Code
5 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES
5M - Division of Agricultural Water Policy
Chapter 5M-17 - BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES FOR FLORIDA DAIRIES
Section 5M-17.002 - Presumption of Compliance
Current through Reg. 50, No. 187; September 24, 2024
Pursuant to Section 403.067(7)(c)3., F.S., implementation of Best Management Practices (BMPs), in accordance with this rule chapter, that have been verified by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection as effective in reducing pollutants addressed by the practices, provides a presumption of compliance with state water quality standards and release from the provisions of Section 376.307(5), F.S., for those pollutants. In order to qualify for a presumption of compliance and release from Section 376.307(5), F.S., the applicant must:
(1) Submit a Notice of Intent (NOI) to Implement, as provided in Rule 5M-17.003, F.A.C., that identifies the applicable BMPs;
(2) Implement all applicable BMPs in accordance with the requirements in Rule 5M-17.003, F.A.C.;
(3) Implement all applicable Level I BMPs no later than 18 months after submittal of the NOI; and,
(4) Maintain documentation, in accordance with Rule 5M-17.004, F.A.C., to verify the implementation and maintenance of the identified BMPs.
Rulemaking Authority 403.067(7)(c)2., 570.07(10), 570.07(23) FS. Law Implemented 403.067(7)(c)2. FS.
New 1-10-16.
