The purpose of the proposed rule development is to include the following provisions in the program rule: Ensure consistency with the rule and Chapter 374, F.S., consolidate rule references to the necessary permitting requirements prior to project ...

NAVIGATION DISTRICTS
Florida Inland Navigation District

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
66B-2.004: Policy
66B-2.005: Funds Allocation
66B-2.008: Project Eligibility
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of the proposed rule development is to include the following provisions in the program rule: Ensure consistency with the rule and Chapter 374, F.S., consolidate rule references to the necessary permitting requirements prior to project funding; clarify the rule provisions for land acquisition and shoreline stabilization eligibility; add waterfront parks to the eligibility list; and correct the rule language to be consistent with the small-scale derelict vessel program.
The effect of the rule development is to implement changes in the administration of the District's Assistance Programs 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: Waterways Assistance Program rule sections: Policy, Funds Allocation, and Project Eligibility.
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: October 7, 2008, 11:00 a.m.
PLACE: The FIND District Office, 1314 Marcinski Road, Jupiter, Florida
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 2 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Mark Crosley, Assistant Executive Director, [phone]. 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).
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.