Published on: 23373525. Purpose and Implementation, Procedures for Review and Agency Action on Exemption Requests, Content of Applications for Individual and Conceptual Approval Permits, Processing of Individual and Conceptual Approval Permit Applications, Formal Determinations of the Landward Extent of Wetlands and Other Surface Waters, Transfer of Permit Upon Change in Ownership or Control, Submittal and Processing of General Permits
Published on: 23151298. The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has proposed to amend Chapter 62-330, F.A.C., Environmental Resource Permitting. These amendments streamline and clarify language for regulated entities that would require a State 404 Program Permit after assumption of the State 404 Program. Amendments include incorporating updated version of water management district handbooks, revising incorporated forms to include a State 404 Program Permit section, incorporating a new form, and clarifying that applicants may waive Environmental Resource Permit timelines so that Agency actions can be issued concurrently. Amendments to Applicant’s Handbook Volume I include updating form titles, clarifying the process for the landward delineation of wetlands, adding unincorporated appendices for use when delineating the landward extent of wetlands, and providing for the use of state or local authorizations for construction activities in right of ways as evidence of real property interest.; April 24, 2020, 9:00 am and April 27, 2020, 9:00 am. Additionally, the comment period is extended until midnight on April 30, 2020. The COVID-19 response is a very dynamic situation. Due to these extenuating circumstances, and to allow maximum public participation, the Department is holding two additional public hearings, and extending the time to submit written comments on the proposed rules until midnight on April 30, 2020. Parties may attend the hearings by telephone by calling: 1-888-585-9008, and entering conference room number 427-093-427.
Parties who wish to submit pertinent evidence or materials prior to or following the hearings shall submit them, no later than midnight, April 30, 2020, as follows: by email to Heather.Mason@FloridaDEP.gov; during the conference call by speaking; or by mail to FDEP, attn: Heather Mason, 2600 Blair Stone Rd, Mail Station 2500, Tallahassee, FL 32399.
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Published on: 23069430. The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has proposed to amend Chapter 62-330, F.A.C., Environmental Resource Permitting. These amendments streamline and clarify language for regulated entities that would require a State 404 Program Permit after assumption of the State 404 Program. Amendments include incorporating updated version of water management district handbooks, revising incorporated forms to include a State 404 Program Permit section, incorporating a new form, and clarifying that applicants may waive Environmental Resource Permit timelines so that Agency actions can be issued concurrently. Amendments to Applicant’s Handbook Volume I include updating form titles, clarifying the process for the landward delineation of wetlands, adding unincorporated appendices for use when delineating the landward extent of wetlands, and providing for the use of state or local authorizations for construction activities in right of ways as evidence of real property interest.; April 2, 2020, 9:00 am; April 6, 2020, 9:00 am; April 10, 2020, 9:00 am; THIS NOTICE SUPERCEDES THE PREVIOUS NOTICE PUBLISHED ON MARCH 11, 2020. Due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements, the Department will hold the hearing by webinar only. Three webinars will be held to allow maximum public participation. Parties can register to attend the webinar via their personal computers with audio by telephone (regular long distance telephone charges will apply) or by speakers connected to their computer (no telephone charges will apply). Parties may register for the webinar(s) at the following links:
April 2, 2020 - https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1772606663095311884;
April 6, 2020 - https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8648322363657568268; or
April 10, 2020 - https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6306465950587781388.
The public comment period is extended until midnight on April 17, 2020. Public comments and any pertinent materials may be submitted until the end of the comment period as follows: by email to Heather.Mason@FloridaDEP.gov; during the webinars by voice or in writing by typing into the chat box; or by mail to FDEP, attn: Heather Mason; 2600 Blair Stone Rd, Mail Station 2500, Tallahassee, FL 32399.
Published on: 23025101. The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has proposed to amend Chapter 62-330, F.A.C., Environmental Resource Permitting. These amendments streamline and clarify language for regulated entities that would require a State 404 Program Permit after assumption of the State 404 Program. Amendments include incorporating updated version of water management district handbooks, revising incorporated forms to include a State 404 Program Permit section, incorporating a new form, and clarifying that applicants may waive Environmental Resource Permit timelines so that Agency actions can be issued concurrently. Amendments to Applicant’s Handbook Volume I include updating form titles, clarifying the process for the landward delineation of wetlands, adding unincorporated appendices for use when delineating the landward extent of wetlands, and providing for the use of state or local authorizations for construction activities in right of ways as evidence of real property interest.; April 2, 2020, at 9:00 a.m.; This hearing will be held in person and broadcast via webinar. Parties can register to attend the webinar via their personal computers with audio by telephone (regular long distance telephone charges will apply) or by speakers connected to their computer (no telephone charges will apply). Webinar registration is via https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1772606663095311884. Alternatively, persons may attend in person at the following location where staff will be present to accept comments: Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Bob Martinez Building, Room 609, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, FL 32399.
Published on: 22931399. The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has proposed to amend Chapter 62-330, F.A.C., Environmental Resource Permitting. These amendments streamline and clarify language for regulated entities that would require a State 404 Program Permit after assumption of the State 404 Program.
Published on: 20000253. The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) proposes to amend Chapter 62-330, F.A.C., the Applicant’s Handbook Volume I, the Applicant’s Handbook Volume II within the Northwest Florida Water Management District, and incorporate by reference updates to Applicant’s Handbook Volume II made by the other water management districts (WMDs). These amendments make minor revisions and provide clarification. In addition, the rule provides additional exemptions, reduces submittal requirements, revises rule to remove the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) from the joint application process, and revises the application and notice forms.