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EPA/WATER RIN: 2040-AF11 Publication ID: Spring 2011 
Title: Water Quality Standards (Numeric Nutrient Criteria) for Florida's Lakes and Flowing Waters 
Abstract: On November 14, 2010, EPA promulgated water quality standards in the State of Florida that established numeric criteria for nitrogen and phosphorus pollution in lakes and springs throughout the State and in flowing waters outside of the South Florida Region. This final rule seeks to improve water quality and protect public health, aquatic life and the long term recreational uses of Florida's waters, which are a critical part of the State's economy. EPA proposed numeric nutrient standards for lakes and flowing waters in Florida on January 14, 2010. The Agency conducted 13 well-attended public hearing sessions in six cities in Florida and held a 90-day public comment period inviting broad public participation. EPA received over 22,000 public comments on the proposal. On August 3, 2010, EPA published a notice supplementing the January 2010 proposed rule, based upon comments. 
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency(EPA)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Actions 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 131   
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1251 et seq   
Legal Deadline:
Action Source Description Date
Final  Judicial  Consent Decree Deadline  10/15/2010 
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  01/26/2010  75 FR 4174   
NPRM Comment Period End  03/29/2010    
Supplemental NODA  08/03/2010  75 FR 45579   
Final Action  12/06/2010  75 FR 75762   
Additional Information: EPA publication information: NPRM - http://www.regulations.gov/search/Regs/home.html#documentDetail?R=0900006480a83e17; http://epa.gov/waterscience/standards; EPA Docket information: EPA-HQ-OW-2009-0596
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: State 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Information URL: http://www.epa.gov/waterscience/standards/rules/florida  
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Danielle Anderson
Environmental Protection Agency
Water
Mail Code 4305T, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone:202 564-1631
Email: anderson.danielle@epa.gov

Claudia Fabiano
Environmental Protection Agency
Water
4305T,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone:202 566-0446
Email: Fabiano.Claudia@epamail.epa.gov