Rule: 62-302.800

Rule Title: Site Specific Alternative Criteria

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Division:

Departmental

Chapter:

SURFACE WATER QUALITY STANDARDS

Latest version of the final adopted rule presented in Florida Administrative Code (FAC):

Effective Date:

11/25/2025

History Notes:

Rulemaking Authority 403.061 , 403.062 , 403.087 , 403.504 , 403.704 , 403.804 , 403.805 FS. Law Implemented 403.021(11) , 403.061 , 403.087 , 403.088 , 403.141 , 403.161 , 403.502 FS. History–Formerly 17-3.05(4), Amended 3-1-79, 10-2-80, 2-1-83, Formerly 17-3.031, Amended 6-17-92, Formerly 17-302.800, Amended 5-15-02, 1-9-06, 6-28-06, 12-7-06, 8-5-07, 8-5-10, 7-3-12, 8-1-13, 10-6-14, 2-17-16, 11-25-25.

References in this version:

Ref-04591 Pace Swamp pH SSAC Boundary (map)

Ref-06044 Development of Type III Site Specific Alternative Criteria (SSAC) for Nutrients, (DEP-SAS-004/11), dated October 24, 2011

Ref-18133 Northwest Mitigation Area Wetlands and Barley Barber Swamp Total Ammonia Nitrogen (TAN) SSAC Boundary, August 2020

History of this Rule since Jan. 6, 2006

Notice /

Adopted

Section

Description

Publish

Date

Final

62-302.800

Site Specific Alternative Criteria

Effective:

11/25/2025

Change

62-302.200

......

Definitions, Findings, Intent, and Antidegradation Policy for Surface Water Quality, Classification of Surface Waters, Usage, Reclassification, Classified Waters, Numeric

Interpretations of Narrative ....

10/10/2025

Vol. 51/198

Proposed

62-302.200

......

The Department is revising a variety of rule provisions in

Chapter 62-302, F.A.C., as part of the federally required “Triennial Review” of Florida’s water quality standards. Proposed changes, which are described below, ....

6/27/2025

Vol. 51/125

Workshop

62-302.200

......

To present information and receive public comments on proposed revisions to Chapters 62-302, 62-303, and 62-4, F.A.C., under the Triennial Review ....

September 10, 2024, 9:00 AM EDT

WEBINAR: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/489109545....

7/25/2024

Vol. 50/145

Development

62-302.200

......

As required by the Federal Clean Water Act, the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) is conducting the Triennial Review of state surface water quality standards. All surface water quality standards in

Chapter ....

7/17/2024

Vol. 50/139

Development

62-302.200

......

As required by the Federal Clean Water Act, the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) is conducting the Triennial Review of state surface water quality standards. All surface water quality standards in

Chapter ....

3/31/2021

Vol. 47/62

Development

62-302.800

Florida Power and Light, Inc. (FPL), has submitted a petition to initiate rulemaking to establish a Site Specific Alternative Criterion (SSAC) for Total Ammonia Nitrogen (TAN) in the Northwest Mitigation Area wetlands and ....

9/4/2020

Vol. 46/174

Workshop

62-302.200

......

The Department is conducting a set of public workshops for the Triennial Review of state surface water quality standards. These workshops are ....

Monday, November 4, 2019, 9:00 a.m.

Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Bob Martinez ....

10/4/2019

Vol. 45/194

Development

62-302.200

......

As required by the Federal Clean Water Act, the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) is initiating the Triennial Review of state surface water quality standards. All surface water quality standards in

Chapter ....

3/29/2019

Vol. 45/62

Final

62-302.800

Site Specific Alternative Criteria

Effective:

02/17/2016

Proposed

62-302.200

......

The proposed rules revise several

definitions used in

Chapter 62-302, F.A.C., by updating reference information as well as updating a number of biological standard operating procedures that are incorporated by reference. ....

11/4/2015

Vol. 41/215

Development

62-302.200

......

As required by the Federal Clean Water Act, the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) is initiating the Triennial Review of state surface water quality standards. The Department is considering revisions to ....

5/19/2015

Vol. 41/97

Final

62-302.800

Site Specific Alternative Criteria

Effective:

10/06/2014

Proposed

62-302.800

On May 10, 2013, Pace Water System, Inc., submitted a petition to initiate rulemaking to establish a Site Specific Alternative Criterion (SSAC) for pH in the Simpson River and adjacent wetlands (Pace Swamp) in Santa Rosa ....

7/30/2014

Vol. 40/147

Development

62-302.800

On May 10, 2013, Pace Water System, Inc., submitted a petition to initiate rulemaking to establish a Site Specific Alternative Criterion (SSAC) for pH in the Simpson River and adjacent wetlands (Pace Swamp) in Santa Rosa ....

10/25/2013

Vol. 39/209

Final

62-302.800

Site Specific Alternative Criteria

Effective:

08/01/2013

Development

62-302.200

......

The Department is initiating rule development to more effectively and efficiently address bacteria impairments using modern scientific identification and investigation techniques. Specifically, the Department is initiating ....

7/25/2013

Vol. 39/144

Proposed

62-302.800

Based on additional water quality data and analyses, the Department proposes to revise the site specific alternative criteria (SSAC) for transparency in Apalachee Bay adjacent to the Fenholloway River in Taylor County in ....

5/24/2013

Vol. 39/102

Development

62-302.800

The Department of Environmental Protection proposes to revise the site specific alternative criteria (SSAC) for transparency in Apalachee Bay adjacent to the Fenholloway River in Taylor County in Rule 62-302.800, F.A.C. ....

4/1/2013

Vol. 39/63

Final

62-302.800

Site Specific Alternative Criteria

Effective:

07/03/2012

Development

62-302.200

......

The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) proposes to initiate the Triennial Review of state surface water quality standards. The Department is considering revisions to a limited number of rule sections at ....

4/27/2012

Vol. 38/17

Change

62-302.200

......

Definitions, Numeric

Interpretations of Narrative Nutrient Criteria, Estuary-Specific Numeric

Interpretations of the Narrative Nutrient Criterion, Site Specific Alternative Criteria

12/22/2011

Vol. 37/51

Proposed

62-302.200

......

The proposed rules establish numeric

interpretations of the narrative surface water quality criterion for nutrients in paragraph 62-302.530(47)(b), F.A.C., for streams, lakes, spring vents, and specific estuaries in Southwest ....

11/10/2011

Vol. 37/45

Development

62-302.200

......

The Department is holding two workshops for the purpose of exploring options with the public on Florida nutrient standards and other relevant provisions of water quality standards. These workshops will be used to discuss ....

5/20/2011

Vol. 37/20

Development

62-302.400

......

The Department is reviewing two petitions from Tampa Bay Water for the reclassification from Class III waters to Class I waters of: (1) the Alafia River between Bell Shoals Road and the confluence with the North and South ....

9/24/2010

Vol. 36/38

Final

62-302.800

Site Specific Alternative Criteria

Effective:

08/05/2010

Change

62-302.800

Site Specific Alternative Criteria

6/18/2010

Vol. 36/24

Proposed

62-302.800

On January 30, 2009, the Department received a petition from Buckeye Florida, L.P. (Buckeye) to establish Site Specific Alternative Criteria (SSAC) for transparency in the lower Fenholloway River and near-shore waters, pursuant ....

4/23/2010

Vol. 36/16

Validity

62-302.800

St. Johns Riverkeeper, Inc. and Henry O. Palmer vs. Department of Environmental Protection; Case No.: 09-7054RX; Rule No.: 62-302.800; Petition

2/19/2010

Vol. 36/07

Workshop

62-302.800

This public workshop will address proposed site specific alternative criteria (SSAC) for dissolved oxygen, iron, and transparency in the lower ....

Thursday, January 14, 2010, 7:00 p.m.

Taylor County Commission Chambers, Taylor County Administrative ....

12/24/2009

Vol. 35/51

Development

62-302.800

On January 30, 2009, the Department received three petitions to initiate rulemaking from Buckeye Florida, L.P., to establish site specific alternative criteria (SSAC) for dissolved oxygen, iron, and transparency in the lower ....

10/23/2009

Vol. 35/42

Validity

62-302.800

Friends of Perdido Bay, Inc. and James Lane vs. Department of Environmental Protection and International Paper Company (Interven....; Case No.: 09-3803RX; Rule No.: 62-302.800; Dismissed

9/4/2009

Vol. 35/35

Misc

62-302.800

Notice of Draft Final Order and Public Workshop if Requested

8/7/2009

Vol. 35/31

Development

62-302.200

......

On July 20, 2009, the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) received a petition to initiate rulemaking from the Florida Stormwater Association to establish a more refined surface water classification system. ....

7/31/2009

Vol. 35/30

Validity

62-302.800

Friends of Perdido Bay, Inc. and James Lane vs. Department of Environmental Protection; Case No.: 09-3803RX; Rule No.: 62-302.800; Petition

7/31/2009

Vol. 35/30

Validity

62-302.800

Friends of Perdido Bay, Inc. and James Lane and Jacqueline Lane (Intervenor) vs. Department of Environmental Protection and International Paper Company (Interven....; Case No.: 09-2446RX; Rule No.: 62-302.800; Dismissed

6/12/2009

Vol. 35/23

Development

62-302.200

......

The Department proposes to establish numeric surface water quality criteria for nutrients and associated standards, such as chlorophyll a. During the rule development process, the Department may decide to amend any or all ....

1/30/2009

Vol. 35/04

Development

62-302.200

......

The Department is initiating its Triennial Review of state surface water quality standards as required by the Federal Clean Water Act. Proposed revisions to a number of rules in both Chapters 62-302 and 62-303, Florida Administrative ....

7/3/2008

Vol. 34/27

Final

62-302.800

Site Specific Alternative Criteria

Effective:

08/05/2007

Public Meeting

62-302.800

The Department of Environmental Protection announces that it has rescheduled the rulemaking hearing to consider proposed amendments to

section ....

June 28, 2007 9:00 a.m.

Environmental Regulation Commission Hearing

Florida Department ....

3/23/2007

Vol. 33/12

Proposed

62-302.800

On March 29, 2006, the Orange County Water Reclamation Division submitted a petition to initiate rulemaking to establish a site specific alternative criterion for pH in the discharge wetlands at the Orange County Eastern ....

2/23/2007

Vol. 33/08

Final

62-302.800

Site Specific Alternative Criteria

Effective:

12/07/2006

Development

62-302.800

On March 29, 2006, the Orange County Water Reclamation Division submitted a petition to initiate rulemaking to establish a Site Specific Alternative Criterion (SSAC) for pH of not greater than 8.5 standard units in the Orange ....

11/9/2006

Vol. 32/45

Proposed

62-302.300

......

The Federal Clean Water Act requires states to conduct a comprehensive review of their surface water quality standards every three years (“triennial review”). The proposed rule amendments were developed under the current ....

7/28/2006

Vol. 32/30

Final

62-302.800

Site Specific Alternative Criteria

Effective:

06/28/2006