The following activities are exempt from the requirements of obtaining water use permits specified in Rule 40B-4.041, F.A.C. No permit is required for:
(1) Domestic uses as defined in Section 373.019(6), F.S.;(2) Water used strictly for fire-fighting purposes;(3) Withdrawals made for dewatering activities for a total period not to exceed 180 consecutive days;(4) Withdrawals or diversions from artificial retention structures when the withdrawal or diversion is needed to facilitate repair or maintenance of the retention structure; and(5) Groundwater remediation authorized by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to Chapter 403, F.S. and Title 62, F.A.C.Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 40B-2.051
Rulemaking Authority 373.044, 373.113, 373.171 FS. Law Implemented 373.219 FS.
New 10-1-82, Amended 5-1-83, 1-6-10.New 10-1-82, Amended 5-1-83, 1-6-10.