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Comprehensive Plan Intergovernmental Coordination Element deep well injection systems, stormwater runoff systems, and other water pollution related systems. - National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Currently, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) administers the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program. This program includes permitting, compliance, and enforcement of stormwater discharges. In Florida, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is responsible for issuing or denying state certification. State certification is issued to dischargers who comply with state water quality standards and applicable sections of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended. The state's certification is required before the EPA can issue a NPDES permit. - Public Drinking Water Supply System The agency administering the permitting program for public drinking water systems is the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). Although the district offices of the DEP receive and process permit applications, the permitting of public supply wells in some areas is administered by the water management district. The authority for the WMD's regulatory responsibility is cited in Chapter 373, Florida Statutes. - Public and Private Water Systems The Department of Environmental Health administers regulatory programs for private water systems and all public water supply systems not regulated by the Department of Environmental Protection. In each locality, the county environmental health department actually has direct supervision and control over these systems. - Water Well Use and Drilling The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is responsible for administering the regulatory programs for water well use and drilling in the state. As such, the DEP is responsible for licensing and certifying water well contractors. While the regional water management districts (WMD's) have authority to regulate the drilling and use of water wells, all of the districts, with the exception of the South Florida Water Management District, have been delegated the authority to suspend or revoke water well contractor licenses. In order to ensure that all the proper permits have been secured for a water well, an applicant must contact both the DEP district office and the water management district having jurisdiction in the area where the well is to be drilled, used, or abandoned. - Solid and Hazardous Waste The agency administering solid and hazardous waste programs in Florida is the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). DEP district offices receive and process solid waste permit applications. Community Development Department Indian River County 15