(1) A Notice of Intent to Implement (NOI) BMPs and the accompanying BMP Checklist, both of which are in the manual referenced in Fl. Admin. Code R. 5M-16.001, shall be submitted to the FDACS Office of Agricultural Water Policy, 1203 Governor Square Boulevard, Suite 200, Tallahassee, Florida 32301. The Notice of Intent to Implement Water Quality/Quantity Best Management Practices for Florida Citrus (DACS-01598, Rev. 05/12), hereby adopted and incorporated by reference, may be obtained from FDACS or accessed online at http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-01666.

Terms Used In Florida Regulations 5M-16.003

  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
    (2) The Notice of Intent to Implement BMPs shall include:
    (a) The name of the property owner, the location of the property, the property tax ID number(s), and any other pertinent property identification information;
    (b) The amount of acreage on which BMPs will be implemented;
    (c) The name and contact information of a person to contact;
    (d) The signature of the land owner, lease holder, or authorized agent; and,
    (e) A BMP Checklist with a schedule for implementation, as contained in the manual. The producer shall select the applicable BMPs by following the instructions in the manual. Except as provided in the manual, all applicable BMPs must be implemented as soon as practicable, but no later than 18 months after submittal of the NOI.
    (3) Submittal of the Notice of Intent to Implement BMPs enables the producer to receive assistance with BMP implementation.
Rulemaking Authority 403.067(7)(c)2., 570.07(10), 570.07(23) FS. Law Implemented 403.067(7)(c)2. FS. History-New 1-9-13.