Section 40E-63.104 - EAA Basin Boundaries(1) The Everglades Protection Area is generally described as: Water Conservation Areas 1, 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B, the Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge, and the Everglades National Park. It is depicted on maps and legally described in "Appendix A1" which is incorporated by reference in Rule 40E-63.091, F.A.C.(2) The EAA is generally described as: (a) The area including, but not limited to, the drainage basins of S-2, S-3, S-5A, S-6, S-7, S-8 and S-150. The EAA is depicted on maps and legally described in "Appendix A1, " which is incorporated by reference in Rule 40E-63.091, F.A.C.; and, (b) The Everglades Construction Project diversion basins, consisting of the areas within the boundaries of the South Florida Conservancy District, South Shore Drainage District, East Shore Water Control District, East Beach Water Control District, and Closter Farms (also known as 715 Farms or the lessee of agricultural lease number 3420). These basins previously released stormwater to Lake Okeechobee, but stormwater was redirected as new releases to Works of the District within the Everglades under Rule 40E-63.108, F.A.C., when the diversion projects were completed. The Everglades Construction Project Diversion Basins are depicted on maps and described in "Appendix A1, " which is incorporated by reference in Rule 40E-63.091, F.A.C.(3) The areas described in paragraphs (2)(a) and (b), are regulated under Part I of this chapter and are included in calculating phosphorus load reductions as set forth in "Appendix A3" and "Appendix A4, " which are incorporated by reference in Rule 40E-63.091, F.A.C.Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 40E-63.104
Rulemaking Authority 373.044, 373.113 FS. Law Implemented 373.016, 373.085, 373.086, 373.451, 373.453, 373.4592 FS.
New 1-22-92, Amended 7-3-01, Amended by Florida Register Volume 44, Number 040, February 27, 2018 effective 3/15/2018.New 1-22-92, Amended 7-3-01, 3-15-18.