1. (1) Requirements in this rule shall apply only to domestic wastewater facilities.

2. (2) The use of wetlands as treatment wetlands shall not be permitted where the:

   1. (a) Wetlands are within Outstanding Florida Waters as listed in Rule 62-302.700, F.A.C.;
   2. (b) Wetlands are within Class I or Class II waters (Rule 62-302.400, F.A.C.);
   3. (c) Wetlands are within areas designated as areas of critical state concern as of October 1, 1985;
   4. (d) Wetland is a herbaceous wetland, unless the herbaceous groundcover of the entire wetland is composed of greater than 50% Typha spp. (cattail). This prohibition shall not apply in hydrologically altered wetlands.

3. (3) The use of wetlands as receiving wetlands shall not be permitted where the:

   1. (a) Wetlands are within Class I or II waters;
   2. (b) Wetland is a herbaceous wetland, unless the herbaceous groundcover of the entire wetland is composed of greater than 50% Typha spp. (cattail). This prohibition shall not apply in hydrologically altered wetlands.

Rulemaking Authority 403.061, 373.414(4) FS. Law Implemented 403.051, 403.061, 403.085, 403.086, 403.087, 403.088, 373.414(4) FS. History– New 11-27-89, Formerly 17-611.110.