Fla. Admin. Code R. 62-303.310 (2026)
Evaluation of Aquatic Life Use Support
A Class I, I-Treated, II, III, or III-Limited water shall be placed on the Planning List for assessment of aquatic life use support (propagation and maintenance of a healthy, well-balanced population of fish and wildlife) if, based on sufficient quality and quantity of data, the waterbody:
(1) Exceeds applicable aquatic life-based thresholds as outlined in Rule 62-303.320, F.A.C.;
(2) Does not meet Biological Health Assessment thresholds for its waterbody type as outlined in Rule 62-303.330, F.A.C., or
(3) Exceeds nutrient impairment thresholds or numeric nutrient standards as outlined in Rules 62-303.350 through 62-303.354, F.A.C.
Rulemaking Authority 403.061, 403.067 FS. Law Implemented 403.062, 403.067 FS. History–New 6-10-02, Amended 12-11-06, 7-2-12, 2-17-16, 10-17-16.
Effective: 10/17/2016.