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 ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

62-330.010Purpose and Implementation

62-330.050Procedures for Review and Agency Action on Exemption Requests

62-330.060Content of Applications for Individual and Conceptual Approval Permits

62-330.090Processing of Individual and Conceptual Approval Permit Applications

62-330.201Formal Determinations of the Landward Extent of Wetlands and Other Surface Waters

62-330.340Transfer of Permit Upon Change in Ownership or Control

62-330.402Submittal and Processing of General Permits

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection announces a hearing to which all persons are invited.

DATES AND TIMES: April 2, 2020, 9:00 a.m.; April 6, 2020, 9:00 a.m.; April 10, 2020, 9:00 a.m.

PLACE: 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 [e-mail]; 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.

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: 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.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Heather Mason, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Mail Station 2500, Florida 32399, [phone], [e-mail].

Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 5 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Heather Mason, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Mail Station 2500, Florida 32399, [phone], [e-mail]. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).

For more information, you may contact: Heather Mason, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Mail Station 2500, Florida 32399, [phone], [e-mail].