Surface Water Quality Criteria (Ch. 62-302; Department of Health)
Fla. Admin. Code R. 62-302.530
Florida Administrative Code
Rule: 62-302.530
Rule Title: Table: Surface Water Quality 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 FS. Law Implemented 403.021(11) , 403.061 , 403.087 , 403.088 , 403.141 , 403.161 , 403.182 , 403.502 , 403.702 , 403.708 FS. History–New 1-28-90, Formerly 17-3.065, Amended 2-13-92, 6-17-92, Formerly 17-302.540, 17-302.550, 17-302.560, 17-302.570, 17-302.580, Amended 4-25-93, Formerly 17-302.530, Amended 1-23-95, 1-15-96, 5-15-02, 7-19-04, 12-7-06, 8-5-10, 7-3-12, 8-1-13, 2-17-16, 11-25-25.
References in this version:
No reference(s).
History of this Rule since Jan. 6, 2006
Notice /
Adopted
Section
Description
Publish
Date
Final
62-302.530
Table: Surface Water Quality Criteria
Effective:
11/25/2025
Proposed
62-302.200
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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
Misc
62-302.530
NOTICE OF INTENT TO GRANT VARIANCE
5/2/2025
Vol. 51/86
Workshop
62-302.200
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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
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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
Variances
62-302.530
variance from Chemours Company, FC LLC. The Petitioner owns and operated the Florida Mine -
Trail Ridge Facility, which is located at 5222 Treat Road, Starke, Florida 32091, Bradford County. The Petitioner has applied for ....
10/26/2022
Vol. 48/209
Development
62-302.200
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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
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
Development
62-302.530
The Department of Environmental Protection (department) is initiating rulemaking to consider proposed revisions to the human health-based surface water quality criteria in Rule 62-302.530, F.A.C., that are designed to ensure ....
2/9/2018
Vol. 44/28
Withdrawal
62-302.530
Table: Surface Water Quality Criteria
2/9/2018
Vol. 44/28
Validity
62-302.400
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Martin County vs. Department of Environmental Protection and Florida Environmental Regulation Comm....; Case No.: 16-4912RP; Rule No.: 62-302.400, 62-302.530; Dismissed
10/17/2016
Vol. 42/202
Validity
62-302.400
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Florida Pulp and Paper Association Environmental Affairs, Inc. vs. Department of Environmental Protection and Florida Environmental Regulation Comm....; Case No.: 16-4875RP; Rule No.: 62-302.400, 62-302.530; Dismissed
10/17/2016
Vol. 42/202
Validity
62-302.400
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The City of Miami vs. Department of Environmental Protection and Florida Environmental Regulation Comm....; Case No.: 16-4836RP; Rule No.: 62-302.400, 62-302.530; Dismissed
10/17/2016
Vol. 42/202
Validity
62-302.400
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The Seminole Tribe of Florida vs. Department of Environmental Protection and Florida Environmental Regulation Comm....; Case No.: 16-4431RP; Rule No.: 62-302.400, 62-302.530; Dismissed
10/17/2016
Vol. 42/202
Validity
62-302.530
Martin County, a Political Subdivision of the State of Florida vs. Department of Environmental Protection and Florida Environmental Regulation Comm....; Case No.: 16-4912RP; Rule No.: 62-302.530; Petition
10/17/2016
Vol. 42/202
Validity
62-302.530
The Seminole Tribe of Florida vs. Department of Environmental Protection and Florida Environmental Regulation Comm....; Case No.: 16-4431RP; Rule No.: 62-302.530; Petition
10/17/2016
Vol. 42/202
Validity
62-302.530
Florida Pulp and Paper Association Environmental Affairs, Inc. vs. Department Of Environmental Protection; Case No.: 16-4875RP; Rule No.: 62-302.530; Petition
9/13/2016
Vol. 42/178
Validity
62-302.530
City Of Miami vs. Department of Environmental Protection and Florida Environmental Regulation Comm....; Case No.: 16-4836RP; Rule No.: 62-302.530; Petition
9/13/2016
Vol. 42/178
Correction
62-302.530
Table: Surface Water Quality Criteria
8/4/2016
Vol. 42/151
Misc
62-302.530
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF RISK IMPACT STATEMENT UNDER
SECTION 120.81(6), FLORIDA STATUTES
7/5/2016
Vol. 42/129
Proposed
62-302.400
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The proposed revisions to the human health-based surface water quality criteria in
Chapter 62-302, F.A. C., are designed to ensure that Floridians can safely eat Florida fish and drink local tap water. The revisions are ....
6/30/2016
Vol. 42/127
Development
62-302.400
......
The Department of Environmental Protection (department) is initiating rulemaking to consider proposed revisions to the human health-based surface water quality criteria in
Chapter 62-302, F.A. C., that are designed to ensure ....
4/25/2016
Vol. 42/80
Withdrawal
62-302.530
Table: Surface Water Quality Criteria
4/25/2016
Vol. 42/80
Final
62-302.530
Table: Surface Water Quality Criteria
Effective:
02/17/2016
Change
62-302.200
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Definitions, Findings, Intent, and Antidegradation Policy for Surface Water Quality, Classification of Surface Waters, Usage, Reclassification, Classified Waters, Table: Surface Water Quality Criteria
12/31/2015
Vol. 41/251
Misc
62-302.530
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF REVISED STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF RISK IMPACT STATEMENT
12/31/2015
Vol. 41/251
Proposed
62-302.200
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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
Variances
62-302.530
of its intent to grant a variance under
section 403.201, F.S., from the provisions of rule 62-302.530(69), F.A.C., to Iluka Resources, Inc., 1223 Warner Road, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043. The project is located in the ....
7/1/2015
Vol. 41/127
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
62-302.530
Table: Surface Water Quality 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
Public Hearing
62-302.530
At the April 23, 2013, meeting of the Environmental Regulation Commission (ERC), the ERC passed a motion to continue the hearing on the proposed ....
October 22, 2013, 9:00 a.m.
Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Marjory Stoneman ....
6/28/2013
Vol. 39/126
Misc
62-302.530
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF RISK IMPACT STATEMENT UNDER
SECTION 120.81(6), FLORIDA STATUTES
4/10/2013
Vol. 39/70
Proposed
62-302.200
......
The proposed rule amendments revise several
definitions used in
Chapter 62-302, F.A.C., and correct several typographical errors in Rule 62-302.400, F.A.C. Revisions to Rule 62-302.500, F.A.C., establish numeric criteria ....
4/1/2013
Vol. 39/63
Proposed
62-302.530
The proposed rule amendments revise the human health-based surface water quality criteria to account for updated fish consumption rates among Floridians. Criteria were derived using a probabilistic model.
4/1/2013
Vol. 39/63
Final
62-302.530
Table: Surface Water Quality 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
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
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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
Final
62-302.530
Table: Surface Water Quality Criteria
Effective:
08/05/2010
Change
62-302.400
......
Classification of Surface Waters, Usage, Reclassification, Classified Waters, Table: Surface Water Quality Criteria
6/18/2010
Vol. 36/24
Proposed
62-302.400
......
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. ....
4/23/2010
Vol. 36/16
Workshop
62-302.400
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This public workshop will address proposed revisions to the existing surface water classification system in Rule 62-302.400, Florida Administrative ....
Monday, February 22, 2010, 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Wyndham Orlando Resort, Magnolia Room, 8001 International Drive, ....
2/5/2010
Vol. 36/05
Workshop
62-302.400
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This public workshop will address proposed revisions to the existing surface water classification system in Rules 62-302.400 and 62-302.530, ....
Thursday, January 7, 2010, 9:00 a.m.
Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council, 4000 Gateway Centre Boulevard, ....
12/24/2009
Vol. 35/51
Misc
62-302.530
NOTICE OF INTENT TO GRANT VARIANCE
9/18/2009
Vol. 35/37
Misc
62-302.530
NOTICE OF INTENT TO GRANT VARIANCE
9/18/2009
Vol. 35/37
Misc
62-302.530
NOTICE OF INTENT TO GRANT VARIANCE
9/18/2009
Vol. 35/37
Misc
62-302.530
NOTICE OF INTENT TO GRANT VARIANCE
9/18/2009
Vol. 35/37
Misc
62-302.530
NOTICE OF INTENT TO GRANT VARIANCE
9/18/2009
Vol. 35/37
Misc
62-302.530
NOTICE OF INTENT TO GRANT VARIANCE
9/18/2009
Vol. 35/37
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
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
Misc
62-302.530
Notice of Intent to Issue a Variance Under Subsection 373.414(17), F.S.
5/30/2008
Vol. 34/22
Final
62-302.530
Table: Surface Water Quality Criteria
Effective:
12/07/2006
Variances
62-302.530
The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) gives notice of its intent to issue a variance (0131819-007-EV) to Mosaic Fertilizer, L.L.C., Post Office Box 2000, Mulberry, Florida 33860-1100, under Sections 373.414(17), ....
12/1/2006
Vol. 32/48
Development
62-302.530
11/9/2006
Vol. 32/45
Change
62-302.530
Table: Surface Water Quality Criteria
10/20/2006
Vol. 32/42
Proposed
62-302.300
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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
62-302.530
Table: Surface Water Quality Criteria
Effective:
07/19/2004