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The Agreement delegates to Collier County, certain permitting, compliance and enforcement responsibilities within the geographic area of Collier County, under authority in Sections 373.103(8) and 373.441, F.S., associated with implementation of the Environmental Resource Permit (ERP) Program under Part IV, Chapter 373, F.S. This delegation includes responsibilities for the Management and Storage of Surface Waters (MSSW) permit programs under subsection 373.414(11)-(16), F.S. (referred to as surface water management (SWM) permits) and describes the guidance and oversight responsibilities of the District as they relate to the delegated programs. Further, the Agreement establishes the responsibilities of Collier County regarding maintaining adequate levels of administrative, technical and financial capabilities to implement and enforce the ERP and MSSW programs, and responsibilities for reporting to, and maintaining communication with the District.