The purpose of the proposed rule development is to include the following provisions in the program rule: Expand the definition of eligible applicants; clarify the necessary permitting requirements prior to project funding; identify the provisions ...

NAVIGATION DISTRICTS
Florida Inland Navigation District

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
66B-1.003: Definitions
66B-1.005: Funds Allocation
66B-1.006: Application Process
66B-1.008: Project Eligibility
66B-1.015: Small-Scale Derelict Vessel Removal Projects
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of the proposed rule development is to include the following provisions in the program rule: Expand the definition of eligible applicants; clarify the necessary permitting requirements prior to project funding; identify the provisions for land acquisition eligibility; correct the rule language to allow small-scale and derelict vessel applications out of the regular grant cycle; and to revise the provisions of the small-scale derelict vessel removal program.
The effect of the rule development is to implement changes in the administration of the District’s Assistance Program that will assist the District and program applicants in the review and evaluation of applications submitted pursuant to the rule.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Cooperative Assistance Program rule sections: Definitions, Funds Allocation, Application Process, Project Eligibility and Small-Scale Derelict Vessel Removal Projects.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 374.976(2) FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 374.976(1)-(3) FS.
IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:
TIME AND DATE: November 27, 2007, 11:00 a.m.
PLACE: The District office, 1314 Marcinski Road, Jupiter, Florida
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Mark Crosley, Assistant Executive Director, Florida Inland Navigation District, 1314 Marcinski Road, Jupiter, Florida 33477, telephone number: [phone]

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE FROM THE CONTACT PERSON LISTED ABOVE.