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 ...  

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    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 24, 2020, 9:00 a.m.; April 27, 2020, 9:00 a.m. Additionally, the comment period is extended until midnight on April 30, 2020.

    PLACE: Telephone.

    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.

    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, (850)245-8480, Heather.Mason@FloridaDEP.gov; or online at: https://floridadep.gov/water/water/content/water-resource-management-rules-development#erp.

    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, (850)245-8480, Heather.Mason@FloridaDEP.gov. 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, (850)245-8480, Heather.Mason@FloridaDEP.gov.