FL H0183

Amends Florida Statutes section 373.4131 to require statewide environmental resource permitting rules for stormwater management systems, dams, impoundments, and reservoirs.

Establishes a conceptual permit process for municipalities and counties creating stormwater management master plans for urban infill and redevelopment areas under chapter 163.

Associated general permits allow construction and operation of urban redevelopment projects meeting criteria in the conceptual permit, with minimum 20-year duration and renewal option.

Conceptual permits must allow stormwater discharges up to maximum historical rates and volumes, presume no water quality violations after net improvement demonstration, and require best management practices to maximum extent practicable.

Takes effect July 1, 2013.