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 Florida Statutes § 376.307(5), for those pollutants. In order to qualify for a presumption of compliance and release from Florida Statutes § 376.307(5), the applicant must:
    (1) Submit a Notice of Intent (NOI) to Implement, as provided in Fl. Admin. Code R. 5M-17.003, that identifies the applicable BMPs;
    (2) Implement all applicable BMPs in accordance with the requirements in Fl. Admin. Code R. 5M-17.003;
    (3) Implement all applicable Level I BMPs no later than 18 months after submittal of the NOI; and,
    (4) Maintain documentation, in accordance with Fl. Admin. Code R. 5M-17.004, 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. History-New 1-10-16.