Rule Drafts of Chapter 62-330, F.A.C. are Now Available from the Rule Drafts Page!

Currently, between DEP and Florida’s five water management districts, at least five different versions of the ERP rules are in place statewide. Reducing the number and complexity of the rules will make it easier for everyone to understand and apply what is expected of them during the ERP regulatory process, and will improve predictability and consistency in permitting decisions. A statewide rule will not raise or lower environmental standards.

DEP will work with the water management districts, local governments, citizens and businesses throughout the development of the statewide rule.

About this website

This website will be the primary source of public information on the progress of this rulemaking and will be updated weekly. You are encouraged to check for updates. DEP and the water management districts will engage the public during rule development by:

• Hosting public workshops and comment pages for “real time” feedback from the public.
• Posting and updating draft rules online, for review and comment, allowing more people to interact with our experts and comment on our rules.

While comments may be provided directly to agency staff, providing comments through the Discussion Forum will ensure that the appropriate staff members are made aware of your comments, suggestions and concerns. All comments will be reviewed and DEP staff will respond to individual comments, when appropriate, for clarification.