B09_Amendment06_PERMIT_240408_NPS_Big_Cypress_Fire_Station_-_FDEP_Wastewater_0006.pdf

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF

Environmental Protection

South District PO Box 2549

Fort Myers FL 33902-2549 SouthDistrict@FloridaDEP.gov

Ron DeSantis Governor

Jeanette Nuñez

Lt. Governor

Shawn Hamilton Secretary

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE TO USE A GENERAL PERMIT

April 8, 2024

Big Cypress National Preserve Project: NPS Big Cypress Fire Operations Center Chris Hotaling, Division Chief of Facilities Permit No.: 446179-001-DWC/CG 33100 Tamiami Trail East Connected To: FLA014141 Ochopee, FL, 34141 Collier County christopher_hotaling@nps.gov

Dear Chris Hotaling, This letter acknowledges receipt of your Notice of Intent to Use a General Permit for the Construction of a Wastewater Collection/Transmission System, pursuant to Rule 62-604.600, Florida Administrative Code, on February 28, 2024 (Notice).

The project includes 77 LF of 6" PVC gravity sewer, 1 lift station, and 316 LF of 2" PVC force main.

The Department does not object to your use of such a General Permit. The construction activities shall conform to the description contained in your Notice and any deviation may result in enforcement action and possible penalties. You have five (5) years from the date of this letter to perform the work described in your Notice under the General Permit.

Please be advised that the attached requirements apply to your project for constructing a domestic wastewater/collection system pursuant to this General Permit.

Upon completion of construction of the project, and before placing the facilities into operation for any other purpose other than testing for leaks or testing equipment operation, you shall submit Form 62- 604.300(3)(b), Florida Administrative Code (adopted October 4, 2021), to the Department’s Business Portal at https://www.fldepportal.com/DepPortal/go/submit-registration.

Should you have any questions, please contact Gabrielle Vignet-Williams at 239-344-5671 or Gabrielle.VignetWilliams@FloridaDEP.gov .

Big Cypress National Preserve April 8, 2024

Sincerely, Jessica Douglas Environmental Manager

Attachment:

Specific Requirements for the Use of the General Permit for Domestic Wastewater Collection/Transmission Systems cc:

Mitchell Mason, P.E., CHW, mitchellm@chw-inc.com

REQUIREMENTS FOR USE OF THE GENERAL PERMIT FOR DOEMESTIC WASTEWATER

COLLECTION/TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS:

1. The general permit is subject to the general permit conditions of Rule 62-4.540, F.A.C.

2. This general permit does not relieve the permittee of the responsibility for obtaining a dredge and fill permit where it is required.

[62-604.600(6)(b)1., F.A.C.]

3. This general permit cannot be revised, except to transfer the permit.

[62-604.600(6)(b)2., F.A.C.]

4. Abnormal events shall be reported to the Department’s South District Office per Rule 62-604.550, F.A.C. For unauthorized spills of wastewater in excess of 1000 gallons per incident, or where information indicates that public health or the environment may be endangered, oral reports shall be provided tot eh STATE WARNING POINT TOLL FREE NUMBER (800) 320-0519 as soon as practical, but no later than 24 hours from the time the permittee or other designee becomes aware of the circumstances. Unauthorized releases or spills less than 1000 gallons per incident are to be reported orally to the Department’s South District Office within 24 hours from the time the permittee, or other designee becomes aware of the circumstances.

[62-604.550, F.A.C.]

5. The design and construction of the wastewater collection/transmission system shall be in accordance with the provisions of Rule 62-604, F.A.C.

[62-604.300(1) & 62-604.400, F.A.C.]

For your information: When any existing asbestos cement (AC) pipes are replaced, they shall be done so in accordance with the applicable rules of Federal Asbestos Regulation and Florida DEP requirements.

For specific requirements applicable to AC pipes, please contact the Department prior to commencing any such activities. Please be aware that a notification is required to be submitted to the Department for a regulated project.