How can I comment on the water use permit application?

You can submit comments in writing to the Suwannee River Water Management District.

What is the deadline to submit comments?

Comments must be received by 5:00 PM within 14 days from publication.

Where can I request the staff report?

Request the staff report by writing to the Suwannee River Water Management District.

Application for Water Use Permit renewal submitted by Florida Department of Corrections.

Official Courthouse Record · AI-summarized for clarity

Published: Apr 16, 2026 · 2 days ago
Category: Public Hearing
City: Lake Butler
Address: 501 S Calhoun St, Tallahassee, FL

What You Should Do Next

1
Submit Comments
Write to the Suwannee River Water Management District by April 30, 2026.
2
Request Staff Report
Contact the Suwannee River Water Management District to obtain the staff report.
3
Review Staff Report
Review the staff report to understand the proposed agency action.
4
Request Hearing if Affected
If substantially affected, submit a written request for an administrative hearing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I comment on the water use permit application?: You can submit comments in writing to the Suwannee River Water Management District.
What is the deadline to submit comments?: Comments must be received by 5:00 PM within 14 days from publication.
Where can I request the staff report?: Request the staff report by writing to the Suwannee River Water Management District.

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Full Notice Text



SUWANNEE RIVER WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
PUBLIC NOTICE OF APPLICATION
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Chapter 373, Florida Statutes, the following application for permit was received on March 2, 2026:
Florida Department of Corrections, 501 S Calhoun St, Tallahassee, FL 32399-6548, has submitted n application to renew Water Use Permit 219970-6, authorizing a maximum average daily use of 0.5685 million gallons of groundwater for institutional use. This project is located in Section 7, Township 6 South, Range 20 East, in Union County.
Interested persons may comment upon the application or submit a written request for a staff report containing proposed agency action regarding the application by writing to the Suwannee River Water Management District, Attn: Resource Management, 9225 C.R. 49, Live Oak, Florida  32060. Such comments or requests must be received by 5:00 PM within 14 days from the date of publication.
No further public notice will be provided regarding this application.  A copy of the staff report must be requested in order to remain advised of further proceedings.  Substantially affected persons are entitled to request an administrative hearing, pursuant to Title 28, Florida Administrative Code, regarding the proposed agency action by submitting a written request after reviewing the staff report.
PUBLISH:	no later than April 16, 2026  /tm
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