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Rule 62-42.200. Definitions
When used in this chapter, including materials incorporated by reference, the following words shall have the indicated meanings unless the rule indicates otherwise:
(1) Agency or Agencies: The Department and applicable water management districts acting under the authorities afforded by Part II of Chapter 373, F.S., as applicable.
(2) Authorized uses: Uses of water authorized by a consumptive use permit issued by the applicable District or Department, any general permit by rule of the Districts, or by statute.
(3) Consumptive use permit (CUP): a permit that authorizes the consumptive use of particular quantities of ground or surface water. The phrases “Consumptive Use Permit,” “Consumptive Use Permitting,” and “Consumptive Use Applicants” are synonymous with “Water Use Permit,” “Water Use Permitting,” and “Water Use Applicants,” respectively, as used by agencies implementing Part II of Chapter 373, F.S.
(4) District(s): A water management district established pursuant to Ch. 373, F.S.
(5) Domestic Use: Exempt water uses as defined in section 373.019(6), F.S. (2025). See also section 373.219(1), F.S. (2025).
(6) Implementation Strategy: A strategy designed to ensure that a minimum flow or minimum water level (MFL) Compliance Point meets its MFL in accordance with sections 373.042, 373.0421, and 373.805, F.S., as applicable.
(7) MFL Compliance Point: The gage at which an MFL is established in this Chapter.
(8) Outstanding Florida Spring (OFS): Springs as defined in Section 373.802(5), F.S.
(9) P50 flow: The flow of the spring or surface water that is equaled or exceeded 50 percent of the time as determined from the expressed long-term flow time series. Rulemaking Authority 373.026(6), 373.043, 373.171, 373.227, 373.250, 373.805, 373.813 FS. Law Implemented 373.016, 373.019, 373.023, 373.026, 373.042, 373.0421, 373.046, 373.086, 373.103, 373.106, 373.113, 373.116, 373.118, 373.171, 373.175, 373.216, 373.217, 373.219, 373.223, 373.227, 373.228, 373.229, 373.236, 373.239, 373.243, 373.246, 373.250, 373.418, 373.451, 373.453, 373.62, 373.802, 373.805, 373.813, 403.064 FS. History–New 11-26-14, Amended 1-20-26.