The Department proposes to adopt a new environmental resource Noticed General Permit (NGP) for the West Coast Inland Navigation District (WCIND) to dredge public navigation channels and canals within 48 trafficsheds and secondary channel systems in Lee County. The NGP is based on detailed studies conducted by the West Coast Inland Navigation District and Florida Sea Grant of existing traffic patterns, vessel drafts, vessel numbers and mooring locations, depth restrictions, and dredging needed to maintain existing boating use within these trafficsheds and secondary channel systems. The NGP will expedite the permitting process for the WCIND to maintain and enhance public navigation in Lee County in accordance with its statutory authorization. The NGP contains terms, limitations, and conditions that ensure that the authorized activities will not result in more than minimal adverse impact on the water resources, in accordance with Sections 373.118(1) and 373.414(9), F.S. The NGP also includes a pre-issued Letter of Consent under Chapter 253, F.S., subparagraph 18-21.005(1)(c)10., and Rule 18-21.005, F.A.C., to conduct the authorized dredging on state-owned submerged lands outside of aquatic preserves, and a Letter of Consent under Chapters 253 and 258, F.S., Chapter 18-20, F.A.C., and subparagraph 18-21.005(1)(c)15., F.A.C., to establish four No Internal Combustion Motor Zones (NICMZs) as mitigation and for public interest benefits within the Estero Bay, Matlacha Pass, Pine Island Sound, and Gasparilla Sound/Charlotte Harbor Aquatic Preserves.