variance from Petitioner Florida Mitigation Bank, LLC. The petition requested a variance from Rule 62-342.700(1)(b) and (9)(a), F.A.C., which requires reasonable assurance that a Mitigation Bank will meet the requirements under Section 373.4136, F.S....

 

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on October 13, 2016, the Department of Environmental Protection, received a petition for variance from Petitioner Florida Mitigation Bank, LLC. The petition requested a variance from paragraphs 62-342.700(1)(b) and (9)(a), F.A.C., which requires reasonable assurance that a Mitigation Bank will meet the requirements under Section 373.4136, F.S., and proof of financial responsibility for the perpetual management activities approved for a Mitigation Bank in the form of a surety bond, performance bond, irrevocable letter of credit, or trust fund. Florida Mitigation Bank is located in northern Osceola County, south of Route 192, and directly east of C-1 canal, within Reedy Creek Swamp, Sections 15, 16, and 21, Township 25 South, Range 28 East. The petition has been assigned OGC No. 16-1339. This variance is sought in relation to the perpetual management activities required in Environmental Resource Permit No. 0138562.

A copy of the Petition for Variance or Waiver may be obtained by contacting: A copy of the Petition for Variance or Waiver may be obtained by contacting: Constance Bersok, Department of Environmental Protection, MS 2500, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, telephone: [phone], [e-mail], during normal business hours, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except legal holidays. Written comments must be received by the Department of Environmental Protection no later than 14 days from the date of publication of this notice.