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Rule 62-306.700. Water Quality Credit Availability and Trade Tracking

Amended January 11, 2016 (current)

(1) The Department shall track all credit generation pre-approvals and all credits traded, and shall post the information on its website.

(2) Information tracked related to credits and trades will include, at a minimum:

(a) The names and street addresses of all parties, locations of discharges, receiving water (WBID), and the nutrient involved;

(b) The generator’s baseline and the amount of credits generated;

(c) A description of the actions that generated credits and whether the credits are measured or estimated;

(d) The date when credits will initially be generated and applied under the trade, and the effective period of the credits;

(e) The amount of credits traded and any adjustments for location or uncertainty;

(f) The unit price of the credits, including the amount of any state funding used to generate the credits; and,

(g) The date of the most recent inspection by DACS or the Department to verify implementation of activities generating estimated credits. Rulemaking Authority 403.067(9) FS. Law Implemented 403.067(8)-(10) FS. History–New 9-6-10, Amended 1-11-16.