01_AR_Permit_EscambiaSE_Army.pdf

This is an Army Corps of Engineers permit document for artificial reef construction in Escambia County, Florida, specifically authorizing deployment activities at the Escambia Southeast Artificial Reef Site. The permit, issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in coordination with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, covers approximately 9 square nautical miles and establishes the regulatory framework for the placement of large vessels exceeding 85 feet in length overall at the designated reef site. The document outlines the permitting requirements and conditions necessary for the proposed artificial reef construction project, including specifications for vessel preparation, transport, and deployment methodologies that must comply with federal and state environmental regulations.

The permit establishes specific operational and environmental compliance requirements for the artificial reef deployment, including restrictions on deployment methods (explicitly prohibiting the use of explosives) and mandating precise placement of vessels at the approved reef site. The document serves as the authoritative regulatory approval from the Army Corps of Engineers, which is a prerequisite for contractors responding to the associated Request for Proposals (RFP) for supply, cleaning, preparation, and transport services related to the artificial reef construction contract opportunity in Escambia County, Florida.