Class II waters definition

Class II waters means all surface waters that are not class I waters, except lakes.

Class II waters means waters in the Wider Caribbean, other than Class I waters, that due to oceanographic, hydrologic, climatic or other factors are less sensitive to the impacts of domestic wastewater and where humans or living resources that are likely to be adversely affected by the discharges are not exposed to such discharges. “Class I waters” means waters in the Wider Caribbean area that, due to inherent or unique environmental characteristics or fragile biological or ecological characteristics or human use, are particularly sensitive to the impacts of domestic wastewater. Class I waters include, but are not limited to: (a) waters containing coral reefs, seagrass beds, or mangroves; (b) critical breeding, nursery, or forage areas for aquatic and terrestrial life; (c) areas that provide habitat for species protected under the Protocol Concerning Specially Protected Areas and Wildlife to the Cartagena Convention (the SPAW Protocol); (d) protected areas listed in the SPAW Protocol; and (e) waters used for recreation.

Class II waters means waters in the Convention area, other than Class I waters, that due to oceanographic, hydrologic, climatic or other factors are less sensitive to the impacts of domestic wastewater and where humans or living resources that are likely to be adversely affected by the discharges are not exposed to such discharges.

Examples of Class II waters in a sentence

• The plan or procedure shall detail the measures to be taken to prevent significant damage to the immediate project area and the adjacent area, and shall provide reasonable assurance that the water quality standards for Class II waters will not be violated.

• In any class of waters where the location of the activity is adjacent or in close proximity to Class II waters, unless the applicant submits a plan or proposes a procedure that demonstrates that the regulated activity will not have a negative effect on the Class II waters and will not result in violations of water quality standards in the Class II waters.

• In any Class II waters that are not classified by DACS as “approved,” “restricted,” “conditionally approved,” or “conditionally restricted” for shellfish harvesting, unless the applicant submits a plan or proposes a procedure to protect those waters and waters in the vicinity.

• Where a performance-based treatment system is placed adjacent to Class II waters, setbacks that are applied to secondary treatment levels shall be applicable.

• Located in, adjacent to or in close proximity to Class II waters or located in Class II waters or Class III waters classified by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services as approved, restricted, conditionally approved, or conditionally restricted for shellfish harvesting will comply with the additional criteria in section 10.2.5 of Volume I, as described in subsection 62-330.010(5), F.A.C.

• Water bodies designated as Class I or Class II waters by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.

• Deny a permit for a regulated activity in Class II waters which are not approved for shellfish harvesting unless the applicant submits a plan or proposes a procedure to protect those waters and waters in the vicinity.

• The dredging activity is restricted to Class III waters, or Class II waters that are classified by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services under Chapter 5L-1, F.A.C., as unclassified, prohibited, restricted, or conditionally restricted for shellfish harvesting.

• No activities shall be conducted in Outstanding Florida Waters, Aquatic Preserves, Class I waters, Class II waters, waters which are classified by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services as approved, restricted, conditionally approved or conditionally restricted for shellfish harvesting in Rule 5L-1.003, F.A.C., or wetlands used by endangered or threatened species.

• The installation of subaqueous transmission and distribution lines laid on, or embedded in, the bottoms of wetlands or other surface waters, except in Class I and Class II waters and aquatic preserves, provided that no dredging or filling is necessary.

More Definitions of Class II waters

Class II waters means all fresh surface waters that are not class I;

Class II waters means waters in the Convention area, other than Class I waters, that due to oceanographic, hydrologic, climatic or other factors are