Section 62-303.354 - Nitrate-Nitrite in Freshwater Spring VentsA spring vent in predominantly fresh waters shall be included on the Planning list for nitrate-nitrite if:
(1) The numeric interpretation of the narrative nutrient criterion established in subsection 62-302.531(2), F.A.C., is exceeded; or(2) Algal mats or blooms are present in sufficient quantities to pose a nuisance or hinder reproduction of a threatened or endangered species; or(3) There is a statistically significant increasing trend in the annual geometric means at the 95 percent confidence level in nitrate-nitrite over the planning period using a Mann's one-sided, upper-tail test for trend, as described in Nonparametric Statistical Methods by M. Hollander and D. Wolfe (1999 ed.), pages 376 and 724, which were incorporated by reference in Rule 62-303.351, F.A.C.Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 62-303.354
Rulemaking Authority 403.061, 403.067 FS. Law Implemented 403.062, 403.067 FS.
New 7-2-12, Amended by Florida Register Volume 42, Number 021, February 02, 2016 effective 2/17/2016.