Fla. Admin. Code R. 5M-16.002

Current through Reg. 50, No. 253; December 31, 2024

Section 5M-16.002 - Presumption of Compliance

Pursuant to Section 403.067(7)(c)3., F.S., agricultural operations that implement BMPs, in accordance with FDACS rules, that have been verified by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection as effective in reducing pollutants addressed by the practices are presumed to comply with state water quality standards, and are released from the provisions of Section 376.307(5), F.S., for those pollutants. In order to meet the requirements for a presumption of compliance and release from Section 376.307(5), F.S., the producer must:

(1) Submit a Notice of Intent to Implement, as provided in Rule 5M-16.003, F.A.C., that identifies the applicable BMPs;

(2) Implement all applicable BMPs in accordance with the timeline requirements in Rule 5M-16.003, F.A.C.; and,

(3) Maintain records to document the implementation and maintenance of the identified BMPs, in accordance with Rule 5M-16.004, F.A.C.

Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 5M-16.002

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.