STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION NOTICE OF DRAFT PERMIT AND REQUEST FOR PUBLIC COMMENT

STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION NOTICE OF DRAFT PERMIT AND REQUEST FOR PUBLIC COMMENT The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) gives notice of a draft National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) generic permit (File No FLR04E067-005) for the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) for University of Florida, PO Box 117700, Gainesville, FL 32611-7700. The Department has determined the Notice of Intent submitted by the applicant for generic permit coverage, including any responses to request for additional information if applicable, is consistent with the requirements of Rule 62-621.300(7), Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), and the proposed Stormwater Management Program (SWMP), as described in Appendix A, meets the criteria for coverage under the generic permit. The applicant's SWMP includes: best management practices, control techniques, system design and engineering methods to reduce the discharge of pollutants in stormwater discharges from the Phase II MS4 to surface waters of the State to the maximum extent practicable. Pursuant to Rule 62-620.555, F.A.C., any interested person may submit written comments on the applicant's proposed SWMP and/or may submit a written request for a public meeting to the Department through the DEP Business Portal at https://www.fldepportal.com/DepPortal/go/submit-publiccomment, by email at NPDES-MS4@floridadep.gov or by mail at NPDES Stormwater Program 2600 Blair Stone Rd, M.S. 3585, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2400. The comments must be received by the above-mentioned Department office within 30 days of publication of this notice. Failure to submit comments or request a public meeting within this time period shall constitute a waiver of any right such person may have to submit comments or request a public meeting pursuant to Rule 62-620.555, F.A.C. The comments or request for a public meeting must contain the following information: (a) The commenting party name, address and telephone number; (b) University of Florida, File FLR04E067-005; (c) A description of any changes the commenter proposes for the draft permit; (d) A full explanation of the factual and legal reasons for each proposed change to the draft permit by the commenter; and (e) If applicable, a request that a public meeting be scheduled including a statement of the nature of the issues proposed to be raised at the meeting. However, the Department may not always grant a request for a public meeting. Therefore, written comments should be submitted within 30 days of publication of this notice, even if a public meeting is requested. If a public meeting is scheduled, the public comment period is extended until the close of the public meeting. If a public meeting is held, any person may submit oral or written statements and data at the meeting on the Department's proposed action. As a result of significant public comment, the Department's final action may be different from the position taken by it in the draft permit. The permit application file and supporting data are available online at: https://prodenv.dep.state.fl.us/DepNexus/public/searchPortal or for public inspection during normal business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except legal holidays, by contacting the NPDES Stormwater Program by email, NPDES-MS4@floridadep.gov, by mail at 2600 Blair Stone Rd, M.S. 3585, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2400, or by phone number 850-245-7561. October 2 2025 LSAR0380214