(1) Except as noted in subsection (2), below, either a general or individual construction permit is required for the construction or modification of any collection/transmission system in accordance with subsections (6) and (7), below.
    (2) The following activities do not require a collection system permit.
    (a) Replacement of any facilities with new facilities of the same capacity at the same location as the facilities being replaced, except for pump stations that do not meet the requirements of paragraphs 62-604.400(2)(a)-(e), F.A.C.;
    (b) Construction of an individual service connection from a single family residence or construction of any single gravity or non-gravity individual service connection from a single building to a gravity collection system; however, construction of a non-gravity connection from other than a single family residence to an existing force main system requires a permit;
    (c) Construction of a low pressure (grinder pump or STEP) or vacuum sewer individual service connection where the system serving the area has been previously permitted by the Department;
    (d) Installation of odor control facilities;
    (e) Modifications associated with routine maintenance, or
    (f) Modifications associated with ancillary and electrical equipment and structures.
    (3) Each non-contiguous project shall require a separate application and fee pursuant to Fl. Admin. Code R. 62-4.050(4)(t)
    (4) Collection/transmission systems can either be constructed under the general permit procedures and criteria specified in part III, Fl. Admin. Code Chapter 62-4, and subsection 62-604.600(6), F.A.C., or by individual permit specified in subsection 62-604.600(7), F.A.C. Permittees shall comply with applicable design/performance criteria contained in this chapter as part of the permitting standards under Fl. Admin. Code Chapter 62-4
    (5) Collection/transmission system permits shall be issued for a period no longer than five years, unless specifically authorized by the Florida Statutes.
    (6) General Permits.
    (a) Except for alternative collection/transmission systems, a general permit is hereby granted to any person for the construction of a wastewater collection/transmission system that has been designed in accordance with the standards and criteria set forth in subsections 62-604.400(1) and (2), F.A.C., provided that:
    1. Notice to the Department under subsection 62-4.530(1), F.A.C., is submitted on Form 62-604.300(3)(a), Notification/Application for Constructing a Domestic Wastewater Collection/Transmission System, (adopted and incorporated by reference in Fl. Admin. Code R. 62-604.300(3)(a), effective October 4, 2021, http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-13559), at least 30 days prior to initiating construction; and,
    2. The wastewater facility to which the system will be connected:
    a. Has the capacity to receive the wastewater generated by the proposed collection system,
    b. Is in compliance with the capacity analysis requirements of Fl. Admin. Code R. 62-600.405,;
    c. Is not under a Department Order associated with effluent violations or the ability to treat wastewater adequately; and,
    d. Will provide the necessary treatment and disposal as required by chapter 403, F.S., and applicable Department rules.
    (b) This general permit is subject to the general conditions of Fl. Admin. Code R. 62-4.540, and the following specific conditions:
    1. This general permit does not relieve the permittee of the responsibility for obtaining a dredge and fill permit where it is required.
    2. This general permit can not be revised, except to transfer the permit.
    (7) Individual Permits.
    (a) Collection/transmission systems not meeting the general permit criteria in subsection (6), above, shall submit an application for an individual permit on Form 62-604.300(3)(a), Notification/Application for Constructing a Domestic Wastewater Collection/Transmission System, (adopted and incorporated by reference in Fl. Admin. Code R. 62-604.300(3)(a), October 4, 2021, http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-13559).
    (b) A Department permit shall be obtained prior to construction.
    (8) Permit revisions for collection/transmission systems permitted under this rule shall only be made in accordance with Fl. Admin. Code R. 62-4.050(4)(s) Request for revisions shall be made to the Department in writing and shall include the appropriate fee. Revisions not covered under Fl. Admin. Code R. 62-4.050(4)(s), shall require a new permit.
    (9) If, after review of Form 62-604.300(3)(a), (adopted and incorporated by reference in Fl. Admin. Code R. 62-604.300(3)(a), effective October 4, 2021, http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-13559), and any supporting documentation, the Department determines that the applicant has not provided reasonable assurance that the construction, modification, expansion, or operation of the installation will be in accordance with applicable laws or rules, including rules of delegated local programs, the Department shall deny the permit or notify the applicant that the general permit cannot be used, as appropriate.
Rulemaking Authority 403.051, 403.061, 403.087 FS. Law Implemented 403.021, 403.061, 403.062, 403.085, 403.086, 403.087, 403.088 FS. History-New 11-27-89, Amended 6-4-92, Formerly 17-604.600, Amended 11-6-03, 10-4-21.