1. (1) In order to obtain a permit under this chapter an applicant must submit a complete permit application as specified in Rule 40C-3.101, F.A.C.
2. (2) The non-refundable permit application fee established in Rule 40C-1.603, F.A.C., or the fee schedule established by the agency to which permitting authority has been delegated, as identified in Rule 40C-3.035, F.A.C., shall accompany the original application.
3. (3) The applicant must certify that the proposed well will be constructed, repaired or abandoned in compliance with the criteria set forth in Part II of this chapter, which includes Chapter 62-532, F.A.C., which is incorporated by reference in subsection 40C-3.036(2), F.A.C.
4. (4) A consumptive use permit, if applicable under Chapter 40C-2, F.A.C., must have already been obtained.
5. (5) The proposed well must not adversely affect the water resources of the District.
6. (6) The applicant or water well contractor shall not have overdue or incomplete well completion reports after May 7, 2018. No permit will be issued to an applicant or water well contractor with overdue or incomplete well completion reports after May 7, 2018. No permit will be issued when the water well contractor has not complied with subsection 40C-3.531(4), F.A.C.
7. (7) The application must be complete and must meet the requirements of Chapter 373, F.S., and this chapter.
8. (8) All permits shall be valid for a period of 90 days from the date of issuance, unless the time limit is extended by the District. If construction, repair or abandonment is not completed within that time, the District shall extend the permit for one period not to exceed 90 days, provided the permittee first demonstrates that the circumstances and conditions have not changed substantially since issuance of the original permit and the proposed water well will not adversely impact water resources. Public water supply well permits may be renewed for a period of up to one year from the date of permit issuance (in increments of 90 days per renewal request only). The District must receive a written request for an extension from the permittee or permittee’s agent before the current permit expires. No additional fee will be required for a timely extension request.
9. (9) Construction, modification, repair, or abandonment of a water well shall not commence or continue after the expiration of a permit, unless written request for an extension has been provided to the District prior to expiration of the permit. In the event construction, modification, repair, or abandonment is not completed within that time, the permitting authority shall require the applicant to obtain a new permit before continuing construction, modification, repair, or abandonment of a water well.

Rulemaking Authority 373.044, 373.113 FS. Law Implemented 373.103, 373.306, 373.308, 373.309, 373.313, 373.342 FS. History–New 10-14-84, Formerly 40C-3.301, 40C-3.0301, Amended 9-17-89, 7-27-16, 5-7-18, 5-20-26.