Paul and Lori Maurer.; The petition seeks the Department’s interpretation regarding the applicability of Section 373.4211, F.S., and Chapter 62-340, F.A.C., as the law for delineating wetlands in the State of Florida, whether such laws are binding ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

62-340.100Intent

62-340.200Definitions

62-340.300Delineation of Wetlands

62-340.400Selection of Appropriate Vegetative Stratum

62-340.450Vegetative Index

62-340.500Hydrologic Indicators

62-340.550Wetland Hydrology

62-340.600Surface Waters

62-340.700Exemptions for Treatment or Disposal Systems

62-340.750Exemption for Surface Waters or Wetlands Created by Mosquito Control Activities

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Department of Environmental Protection has received the petition for declaratory statement from Paul and Lori Maurer. The petition seeks the agency’s opinion as to the applicability of Chapter 62-340, F.A.C., as it applies to the petitioner.

The petition seeks the Department’s interpretation regarding the applicability of Section 373.4211, F.S., and Chapter 62-340, F.A.C., as the law for delineating wetlands in the State of Florida, whether such laws are binding on all political subdivisions of the State; whether such laws are binding upon Sarasota County, in particular; and whether the Department is the enforcing agency of Section 373.4211, F.S., and Chapter 62-340.

A copy of the Petition for Declaratory Statement may be obtained by contacting: Lea Crandall, Agency Clerk, 3900 Commonwealth Blvd, MS 35, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, by email at [e-mail] or by phone: [phone].

Except for good cause show, motions to intervene must be filed within 21 days of publication of this notice.