BMP Implementation:
- BMP Rule
- 5M-2 BEST
MANAGEMENT PRACTICES (BMPS) FOR INDIAN RIVER AREA CITRUS GROVES
5M-2.001 Purpose.
5M-2.002 Approved BMPs.
5M-2.003 Presumption of Compliance.
5M-2.004 Notice of Intent to Implement.
5M-2.005 Record Keeping.
5M-2.001 Purpose.
The purpose of this rule is to effect pollutant reduction through the implementation of non-regulatory and incentive based programs which may be determined to have minimal individual or cumulative adverse impacts to the water resources of the state.
Specific Authority 403.067(7)(d) FS. Law Implemented 403.067(7)(d) FS. History New 6-24-02.
5M-2.002 Approved BMPs.
The document titled Water Quality/Quantity BMPs for Indian River Area Citrus Groves (May 2000) is hereby incorporated and adopted by reference in this rule for Brevard, Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, Palm Beach, St. Lucie and Volusia counties. Copies of the document may be obtained from the University of Florida, Indian River Research and Education Center, 2199 South Rock Road, Ft. Pierce, Florida 34945.
Specific Authority 403.067(7)(d) FS. Law Implemented 403.067(7)(d) FS. History New 6-24-02.
5M-2.003 Presumption of Compliance.
In order to obtain the presumption of compliance with state water quality standards and release from the provisions of Section 376.307(5), F.S., for those pollutants addressed by the practices, the applicant must:
(1) Conduct an assessment of the subject properties using the Citrus Grower Best Management Practices Checklist incorporated in the document titled Water Quality/Quantity BMPs for Indian River Area Citrus Groves (May 2000).
(2) Submit a Notice of Intent to Implement as outlined in Rule 5M-2.005, F.A.C.
(3) Implement the non-regulatory and incentive-based programs identified as a result of the assessment of the subject properties and listed in the Notice of Intent to Implement.
(4) Maintain documentation to verify the implementation and maintenance of the non-regulatory and incentive- based programs.
Specific Authority 403.067(7)(d) FS. Law Implemented 403.067(7)(d) FS. History New 6-24-02.
5M-2.004 Notice of Intent to Implement.
A Notice of Intent to Implement Non-regulatory and Incentive Based Programs identified in the document titled Water Quality/ Quantity BMPs for Indian River Area Citrus Groves shall be submitted to FDACS, Office of Agricultural Water Policy, 1203 Governor's Square Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32301.
(1) Such notice shall identify practices the applicant will implement. The notice shall also include: the name of the property owner; the location of the grove(s); the property tax ID number(s); a timeline for implementation; the gross acreage on which each practice will be implemented; the name and contact information of an authorized representative; and the signature of the owner, lease holder, or an authorized agent.
(2) Once filed with FDACS, the Notice of Intent to Implement shall enable the applicant to apply for assistance with implementation as identified in Section 403.067(7)(d), F.S.
Specific Authority 403.067(7)(d) FS. Law Implemented 403.067(7)(d) FS. History New 6-24-02.
5M-2.005 Record Keeping.
All participants must preserve sufficient documentation to confirm implementation of the non-regulatory and incentive based programs identified in the Notice of Intent to Implement. All documentation is subject to FDACS inspection.
Specific Authority 403.067(7)(d) FS. Law Implemented 403.067(7)(d) FS. History New 6-24-02.
- Applicant's Handbook | Printable pdf version
