(1) Permission to begin construction, repair, or abandonment of any well may be applied for by telephone when conditions exist which would justify such a request. The District may grant such permits at its discretion. However, a serious set of unforeseen circumstances must exist to create an emergency. Mere carelessness, lack of planning on the part of the applicant (the owner or the contractor for the owner) or a desire to expedite the required work shall not be sufficient grounds to warrant the granting of an emergency authorization.
    (2) Emergency permits shall be obtained from the District Headquarters only.
    (3) Emergency permit applications shall be accompanied by a $25.00 fee in addition to the standard fee.
    (4) The recipient of an emergency authorization shall submit an application in writing in accordance with the provision of Fl. Admin. Code R. 40A-3.041, Permits Required. Permit applications shall be postmarked within 24 hours of the time the emergency authorization was granted by the District; the application shall also be accompanied by a handwritten note stating the nature of the emergency. All other provisions of these rules shall remain in force.
Rulemaking Authority 373.044, 373.113, 373.171, 373.309, 373.337 FS. Law Implemented 373.109, 373.308, 373.309, 373.313, 373.326, 373.342, 373.333 FS. History-New 4-14-80, Amended 1-9-86, Formerly 16G-3.45, 16G-3.16, Amended 5-20-20.