STATEMENT FROM DEP REGARDING EPA ACTION ON NUMERIC NUTRIENT CRITERIA

Press Release from DEP

"EPA is proposing to withdraw the overlapping federal nutrient criteria that will allow Florida to implement its state-adopted water quality standards to attack nutrient pollution in Florida's waters.

"Today’s action proposes the withdrawal of the limited federal criteria in lieu of the state’s more comprehensive criteria for rivers, lakes, streams, springs, as well as estuaries and coastal waters.

"The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is appreciative of today’s action by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that will pave the way for more protection of Florida’s waters."