Permits.pdf

www.floridadep.gov

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

November 7, 2024

Kyle Harsanyi c/o Doris Otero

APTIM

6401 Congress Ave STE 140 Boca Raton, FL 33487-2841 doris.otero@aptim.com

File No.:0431133-003 EE, Sarasota County

Dear Kyle Harsanyi:

On August 28, 2024, we received your request for verification of exemption to perform the following activities:

To install a seawall at the mean high water line with riprap at the toe no further than 1 foot waterward of the mean high water line 1197 Bayshore Dr, Englewood, FL 34233, Parcel ID No., 049002 0007, in a(n) Canal, Class III Waters, Section 22, Township 40 South, Range 19 East, Sarasota County.

Your request has been reviewed to determine whether it qualifies for (1) a regulatory exemption,

(2) proprietary authorization (related to state-owned submerged lands), and (3) federal approval that may be necessary for work in wetlands or waters of the United States.

Your project either qualifies or was not applicable for all three authorizations types.

However, this letter does not relieve you from the responsibility of obtaining other federal, state, or local authorizations that may be required for the activity.

If you change the project from what you submitted, the authorization(s) granted may no longer be valid at the time of commencement of the project. Please contact us prior to beginning your project if you wish to make any changes.

If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact us by telephone at (239) 344-5600 or by e-mail at SouthDistrict@floridadep.gov.

File Name: Kyle Harsanyi File No: 0431133-003 EE

1. Regulatory Review – VERIFIED

Based on the information submitted, the Department has verified that the activity as proposed is exempt under Chapter 62-330.051(12)(a), Florida Administrative Code, and Section 403.813(1)(i) of the Florida Statutes from the need to obtain a regulatory permit under Part IV of Chapter 373 of the Florida Statutes.

This exemption verification is based on the information you provided the Department and the statutes and rules in effect when the information was submitted. This verification may not be valid if site conditions materially change, the project design is modified, or the statutes or rules governing the exempt activity are amended. In the event you need to re-verify the exempt status for the activity, a new request and verification fee will be required. Any substantial modifications to the project design should be submitted to the Department for review, as changes may result in a permit being required.

2. Proprietary Review - NOT REQUIRED

The activity does not appear to be located on sovereign submerged lands and does not require further authorization under Chapter 253 of the Florida Statutes, or Chapters 18-20 or 18-21 of the Florida Administrative Code.

3. Federal Review - SPGP APPROVED

Your proposed activity as outlined in your application and attached drawings qualifies for Federal authorization pursuant to the State Programmatic General Permit VI-R1, and a SEPARATE permit or authorization will not be required from the Corps. Please note that the Federal authorization expires on July 27, 2026. However, your authorization may remain in effect for up to 1 additional year, if provisions of Special Condition 15 of the SPGP VI-R1 permit instrument are met. You, as permittee, are required to adhere to all General Conditions and Special Conditions that may apply to your project (attached). A copy of the SPGP VI-R1 with all terms and conditions and the General Conditions may be found at https://www.saj.usace.army.mil/Missions/Regulatory/Source-Book/.

Authority for review an agreement with the USACOE entitled “Coordination Agreement Between the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers (Jacksonville District) and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, or Duly Authorized Designee, State Programmatic General Permit”, Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbor Act of 1899, and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act.

Additional Information

Please retain this letter. The activities may be inspected by authorized state personnel in the future to ensure compliance with appropriate statutes and administrative codes. If the activities are not in compliance, you may be subject to penalties under Chapter 373, F.S., and Chapter 18- 14, F.A.C.

NOTICE OF RIGHTS

This action is final and effective on the date filed with the Clerk of the Department unless a petition for an administrative hearing is timely filed under Sections 120.569 and 120.57, F.S., before the deadline for filing a petition. On the filing of a timely and sufficient petition, this action will not be final and effective until further order of the Department. Because the administrative hearing process is designed to formulate final agency action, the hearing process may result in a modification of the agency action or even denial of the application.

Petition for Administrative Hearing A person whose substantial interests are affected by the Department’s action may petition for an administrative proceeding (hearing) under Sections 120.569 and 120.57, F.S. Pursuant to Rules 28-106.201 and 28-106.301, F.A.C., a petition for an administrative hearing must contain the following information:

(a) The name and address of each agency affected and each agency’s file or identification number, if known;

(b) The name, address, and telephone number of the petitioner; the name, address, and telephone number of the petitioner’s representative, if any, which shall be the address for service purposes during the course of the proceeding; and an explanation of how the petitioner’s substantial interests are or will be affected by the agency determination;

(c) A statement of when and how the petitioner received notice of the agency decision;

(d) A statement of all disputed issues of material fact. If there are none, the petition must so indicate;

(e) A concise statement of the ultimate facts alleged, including the specific facts that the petitioner contends warrant reversal or modification of the agency’s proposed action;

(f) A statement of the specific rules or statutes that the petitioner contends require reversal or modification of the agency’s proposed action, including an explanation of how the alleged facts relate to the specific rules or statutes; and

(g) A statement of the relief sought by the petitioner, stating precisely the action that the petitioner wishes the agency to take with respect to the agency’s proposed action.

The petition must be filed (received by the Clerk) in the Office of General Counsel of the Department at 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, Mail Station 35, Tallahassee, Florida 32399- 3000, or via electronic correspondence at Agency_Clerk@dep.state.fl.us. Also, a copy of the petition shall be mailed to the applicant at the address indicated above at the time of filing.

Time Period for Filing a Petition In accordance with Rule 62-110.106(3), F.A.C., petitions for an administrative hearing by the applicant and persons entitled to written notice under Section 120.60(3), F.S., must be filed within 21 days of receipt of this written notice. Petitions filed by any persons other than the applicant, and other than those entitled to written notice under Section 120.60(3), F.S., must be filed within 21 days of publication of the notice or within 21 days of receipt of the written notice, whichever occurs first. You cannot justifiably rely on the finality of this decision unless notice of this decision and the right of substantially affected persons to challenge this decision has been duly published or otherwise provided to all persons substantially affected by the decision. While you are not required to publish notice of this action, you may elect to do so pursuant Rule 62- 110.106(10)(a).

The failure to file a petition within the appropriate time period shall constitute a waiver of that person's right to request an administrative determination (hearing) under Sections 120.569 and 120.57, F.S., or to intervene in this proceeding and participate as a party to it. Any subsequent intervention (in a proceeding initiated by another party) will be only at the discretion of the presiding officer upon the filing of a motion in compliance with Rule 28-106.205, F.A.C. If you do not publish notice of this action, this waiver will not apply to persons who have not received written notice of this action.

Extension of Time Under Rule 62-110.106(4), F.A.C., a person whose substantial interests are affected by the Department’s action may also request an extension of time to file a petition for an administrative hearing. The Department may, for good cause shown, grant the request for an extension of time.

Requests for extension of time must be filed with the Office of General Counsel of the Department at 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, Mail Station 35, Tallahassee, Florida 32399- 3000, or via electronic correspondence at Agency_Clerk@dep.state.fl.us, before the deadline for filing a petition for an administrative hearing. A timely request for extension of time shall toll the running of the time period for filing a petition until the request is acted upon.

Mediation Mediation is not available in this proceeding.

FLAWAC Review The applicant, or any party within the meaning of Section 373.114(1)(a) or 373.4275, F.S., may also seek appellate review of this order before the Land and Water Adjudicatory Commission under Section 373.114(1) or 373.4275, F.S. Requests for review before the Land and Water Adjudicatory Commission must be filed with the Secretary of the Commission and served on the Department within 20 days from the date when this order is filed with the Clerk of the Department.

Judicial Review Once this decision becomes final, any party to this action has the right to seek judicial review pursuant to Section 120.68, F.S., by filing a Notice of Appeal pursuant to Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.110 and 9.190 with the Clerk of the Department in the Office of General Counsel (Station #35, 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000) and by filing a copy of the Notice of Appeal accompanied by the applicable filing fees with the appropriate district court of appeal. The notice must be filed within 30 days from the date this action is filed with the Clerk of the Department.

Executed in Lee County, Florida

STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Michael Baker Environmental Administrator South District

Enclosures:

8 Project drawings 62-330.051(12)(a), 403.813(1)(i) Special and General Conditions for Federal Authorization for SPGP VI-R1

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

The undersigned duly designated deputy clerk hereby certifies that this document and all attachments, including all copies, were sent to the addressee and to the following listed persons:

None

FILING AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT

FILED, on this date, pursuant to Section 120.52(7), F.S., with the designated Department clerk, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged.

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62-330.051 Exempt Activities.

The activities meeting the limitations and restrictions below are exempt from permitting.

However, if located in, on, or over state-owned submerged lands, they are subject to a separate authorization under Chapters 253 and 258, F.S., and Chapters 18-18, 18-20, and 18-21, F.A.C., as applicable.

(12) Construction, Replacement, Restoration, Enhancement, and Repair of Seawall, Riprap, and Other Shoreline Stabilization ‒

(a) Construction, replacement, and repair of seawalls or riprap in artificial waters under section 403.813(1)(i), and within residential canal systems legally in existence under chapter 403 or part IV of chapter 373, F.S, including only that backfilling needed to level the land behind seawalls or riprap.

Title XXIX

PUBLIC HEALTH

Chapter 403

ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL

403.813 Permits issued at district centers; exceptions.—

(1) A permit is not required under this chapter, chapter 373, chapter 61-691, Laws of Florida, or chapter 25214 or chapter 25270, 1949, Laws of Florida, for activities associated with the following types of projects; however, except as otherwise provided in this subsection, this subsection does not relieve an applicant from any requirement to obtain permission to use or occupy lands owned by the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund or a water management district in its governmental or proprietary capacity or from complying with applicable local pollution control programs authorized under this chapter or other requirements of county and municipal governments:

(i) The construction of private docks of 1,000 square feet or less of over-water surface area and seawalls in artificially created waterways where such construction will not violate existing water quality standards, impede navigation, or affect flood control. This exemption does not apply to the construction of vertical seawalls in estuaries or lagoons unless the proposed construction is within an existing manmade canal where the shoreline is currently occupied in whole or part by vertical seawalls.

http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Index&Title_Request=XXIX#TitleXXIX http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0400-0499/0403/0403ContentsIndex.html

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY PERMIT: SPGP VI-R1

Special Conditions for all Projects:

1. Authorization, design and construction must adhere to the terms of the SPGP VI-R1 instrument including the General Conditions for All Projects, Special Conditions for All Projects, Applicable activity-specific special conditions, Procedure and Work Authorized sections.

2. Design and construction must adhere to the PDCs for In-Water Activities

(Attachment 28, from PDCs AP.7 through AP11, inclusive, of JAXBO) (Reference:

JAXBO PDC AP.1.).

3. All activities must be performed during daylight hours (Reference: JAXBO PDC

AP.6.).

4. For all projects involving the installation of piles, sheet piles, concrete slab walls or boatlift I-beams (Reference Categories A, B and C of JAXBO PDCs for In-Water Noise from Pile and Sheet Pile Installation, page 86):

a. Construction methods limited to trench and fill, pilot hole (auger or drop punch), jetting, vibratory, and impact hammer (however, impact hammer limited to installing no more than 5 per day).

b. Material limited to wood piles with a 14-inch diameter or less, concrete piles with a 24-inch diameter/width or less, metal pipe piles with a 36-inch diameter or less, metal boatlift I-beams, concrete slab walls, vinyl sheet piles, and metal sheet piles.

c. Any installation of metal pipe or metal sheet pile by impact hammer is not authorized (Reference: Categories D and E of JAXBO PDCs for In-Water Noise from Pile and Sheet Pile Installation, page 86.).

d. Projects within the boundary of the NOAA Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary require prior approval from the Sanctuary (Reference: JAXBO PDCs AP.14 and A1.6).

5. The Permittee shall comply with the “Standard Manatee Conditions for In-Water

Work – 2011” (Attachment 29).

6. No structure or work shall adversely affect or disturb properties listed in the National

Register of Historic Places or those eligible for inclusion in the National Register.

Prior to the start of work, the Applicant/Permittee or other party on the Applicant’s/Permittee’s behalf, shall conduct a search of known historical properties by contracting a professional archaeologist, and contacting the Florida Master Site File at 850-245-6440 or SiteFile@dos.state.fl.us. The Applicant/Permittee can also research sites in the National Register Information System (NRIS). Information can be found at http://www.cr.nps.gov/nr/research.

mailto:SiteFile@dos.state.fl.us http://www.cr.nps.gov/nr/research

a. If, during the initial ground disturbing activities and construction work, there are archaeological/cultural materials unearthed (which shall include, but not be limited to:

pottery, modified shell, flora, fauna, human remains, ceramics, stone tools or metal implements, dugout canoes or any other physical remains that could be associated with Native American cultures or early colonial or American settlement), the Permittee shall immediately stop all work in the vicinity and notify the Compliance and Review staff of the State Historic Preservation Office at 850-245-6333 and the Corps Regulatory Archeologist at 904-232-3270 to assess the significance of the discovery and devise appropriate actions, including salvage operations. Based on the circumstances of the discovery, equity to all parties, and considerations of the public interest, the Corps may modify, suspend, or revoke the permit in accordance with 33 C.F.R. § 325.7.

b. In the unlikely event that human remains are identified, the remains will be treated in accordance with Section 872.05, Florida Statutes; all work in the vicinity shall immediately cease and the local law authority, and the State Archaeologist (850-245-6444) and the Corps Regulatory Archeologist at 904-232-3270 shall immediately be notified. Such activity shall not resume unless specifically authorized by the State Archaeologist and the Corps.

7. The Permittee is responsible for obtaining any “take” permits required under the U.S.

Fish and Wildlife Service’s regulations governing compliance with these laws. The Permittee should contact the appropriate local office of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to determine if such “take” permits are required for a particular activity.

8. Mangroves. The design and construction of a Project must comply with the following

(Reference: JAXBO PDCs AP.3 and AP.12.):

a. All projects must be sited and designed to avoid or minimize impacts to mangroves.

b. Mangrove removal must be conducted in a manner that avoids any unnecessary removal and is limited to the following instances:

(1) Removal to install up to a 4-ft-wide walkway for a dock.

(2) Removal of mangroves above the mean high water line (MHWL) provided that the tree does not have any prop roots that extend into the water below the

MHWL.

(3) Mangrove trimming. Mangrove trimming refers to the removal (using hand equipment such as chain saws and/or machetes) of lateral branches (i.e., no alteration of the trunk of the tree) in a manner that ensures survival of the tree.

(a) Projects with associated mangrove trimming waterward of the MHWL are authorized if the trimming: (a) occurs within the area where the authorized structures are placed or will be placed (i.e., removal of branches that overhang a dock or lift),

(b) is necessary to provide temporary construction access, and (c) is conducted in a manner that avoids any unnecessary trimming.

(b) Projects proposing to remove red mangrove prop roots waterward of the

MHWL are not authorized, except for removal to install the dock walkways as described above.

9. For Projects authorized under this SPGP VI-R1 in navigable waters of the U.S., the

Permittee understands and agrees that, if future operations by the United States require the removal, relocation, or other alteration, of the structures or work herein authorized, or if, in the opinion of the Secretary of the Army or his authorized representative, said structure or work shall cause unreasonable obstruction to the free navigation of the navigable waters, the Permittee will be required, upon due notice from the Corps of Engineers, to remove, relocate, or alter the structural work or obstructions caused thereby, without expense to the United States. No claim shall be made against the United States on account of any such removal or alteration.

10. Notifications to the Corps. For all authorizations under this SPGP VI-R1, including

Self-Certifications, the Permittee shall provide the following notifications to the Corps:

a. Commencement Notification. Within 10 days from the date of initiating the work authorized by this permit the Permittee shall submit a completed “Commencement Notification” form (Attachment 8).

b. Corps Self-Certification Statement of Compliance form. Within 60 days of completion of the work authorized by this permit, the Permittee shall complete the “Self-Certification Statement of Compliance” form (Attachment 9) and submit it to the Corps. In the event that the completed work deviates in any manner from the authorized work, the Permittee shall describe the deviations between the work authorized by this permit and the work as constructed on the “Self-Certification Statement of Compliance” form. The description of any deviations on the “Self- Certification Statement of Compliance” form does not constitute approval of any deviations by the Corps.

c. Permit Transfer. When the structures or work authorized by this permit are still in existence at the time the property is transferred, the terms and conditions of this permit will continue to be binding on the new owner(s) of the property. To validate the transfer of this permit and the associated liabilities associated with compliance with its terms and conditions, have the transferee sign and date the enclosed form (Attachment 10).

d. Reporting Address. The Permittee shall submit all reports, notifications, documentation, and correspondence required by the general and special conditions of this permit to the following address.

(1) For standard mail: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Regulatory Division, Enforcement Section, P.O. Box 4970, Jacksonville, FL, 32232-0019.

(2) For electronic mail: SAJ-RD-Enforcement@usace.army.mil (not to exceed 10 MB). The Permittee shall reference this permit number, SAJ-2015-2575 on all submittals.

11. The District Engineer reserves the right to require that any request for authorization under this SPGP VI-R1 be evaluated as an Individual Permit. Conformance with the terms and conditions of the SPGP VI-R1 does not automatically guarantee Federal authorization.

12. On a case-by-case basis, the Corps may impose additional Special Conditions which are deemed necessary to minimize adverse environmental impacts.

13. Failure to comply with all conditions of the SPGP VI-R1 constitutes a violation of the

Federal authorization.

14. The SPGP VI-R1 will be valid through the expiration date unless suspended or revoked by issuance of a public notice by the District Engineer. The Corps, in conjunction with the Federal resource agencies, will conduct periodic reviews to ensure that continuation of the permit during the period ending expiration date, is not contrary to the public interest. The SPGP VI-R1 will not be extended beyond the expiration date but may be replaced by a new SPGP. If revocation occurs, all future applications for activities covered by the SPGP VI-R1 will be evaluated by the Corps.

15. If the SPGP VI-R1 expires, is revoked, or is terminated prior to completion of the authorized work, authorization of activities which have commenced or are under contract to commence in reliance upon the SPGP VI-R1 will remain in effect provided the activity is completed within 12 months of the date the SPGP VI-R1 expired or was revoked.

Special Conditions for Shoreline Stabilization activities.

16. Shoreline stabilization structures other than vertical seawalls shall be no steeper than a 2 horizontal:1 vertical slope (Reference: JAXBO PDC A1.1.4.).

17. Placement of backfill is limited to those situations where it is necessary to level the land behind seawalls or riprap.

18. Living shoreline structures and permanent wave attenuation structures can only be mailto:SAJ-RD-Enforcement@usace.army.mil constructed out of the following materials: oyster breakwaters, clean limestone boulders or stone (sometimes contained in metal baskets or cages to contain the material), small mangrove islands, biologs, coir, rock sills, and pre-fabricated structures made of concrete and rebar that are designed in a manner so that they do not trap sea turtles, smalltooth sawfish, or sturgeon (Reference: JAXBO PDC A7.5.).

a. Reef balls or similar structures are authorized if they are not open on the bottom, are open-bottom structures with a top opening of at least 4 ft, or are pre-fabricated structures, such as reef discs stacked on a pile, and are designed in a manner that would not entrap sea turtles.

b. Oyster reef materials shall be placed and constructed in a manner that ensures that materials will remain stable and that prevents movement of materials to surrounding areas (e.g., oysters will be contained in bags or attached to mats and loose cultch must be surrounded by contained or bagged oysters or another stabilizing feature) (Reference: JAXBO PDC A7.2.).

c. Oyster reef materials shall be placed in designated locations only (i.e., the materials shall not be indiscriminately dumped or allowed to spread outside of the reef structure) (Reference: JAXBO PDC A7.3.)

d. Wave attenuation structures must have 5 ft gaps at least every 75 ft in length as measured parallel to the shoreline and at the sea floor, to allow for tidal flushing and species movement (Reference: JAXBO PDC A7.6.).

e. Other materials are not authorized by this SPGP VI-R1 (Reference: JAXBO PDC A7.5.).

Special Conditions for Boat Ramp activities.

19. Restrictions on Dredged Material and Disposal: Excavation is limited to the area necessary for site preparation. All excavated material shall be removed to an area that is not waters of the United States, as that term is defined and interpreted under the Clean Water Act, including wetlands (Reference: JAXBO PDC A6.2.).

20. Turbidity: The length of new boat ramps and repair and replacement of existing boat ramps to make them longer should ensure a water depth at the end of the ramp is deep enough to minimize sediment resuspension associated with launching vessels in shallow water (Reference: JAXBO PDC A6.5.).

Special Conditions for Docks, Piers, Associated Facilities, and other Minor Piling- Supported Structures.

21. Chickees must be less than 500 ft² and support no more than 2 slips (Reference:

JAXBO PDC A2.1.6.).

22. The design and construction of a Project over marsh (emergent vegetation) must comply with the following:

a. The piling-supported structure shall be aligned so as to have the smallest over-marsh footprint as practicable.

b. The over-marsh portion of the piling-supported structure (decking) shall be elevated to at least 4 feet above the marsh floor.

c. The width of the piling-supported is limited to a maximum of 4 feet. Any exceptions to the width must be accompanied by an equal increase in height requirement.

23. Mangroves. For pile-supported structures, the following additional requirements for mangroves found in the joint U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’/National Marine Fisheries Service’s “Construction Guidelines in Florida for Minor Piling-Supported Structures Constructed in or over Submerged Aquatic Vegetation (SAV), Marsh or Mangrove Habitat” U.S. Army Corps of Engineers/National Marine Fisheries Service updated November 2017 (Attachment 11) shall apply:

a. The width of the piling-supported structure is limited to a maximum of 4 feet.

b. Mangrove clearing is restricted to the width of the piling-supported structure.

c. The location and alignment of the piling-supported structure should be through the narrowest area of the mangrove fringe.

24. Regarding SAV, the design and construction of a Project must comply with the following:

a. A pile supported structure

(1) that is located on a natural waterbody (i.e. outside an artificial waterway that was excavated for boating access and is bordered by residential properties); and

(1) that is within the range of seagrass (estuarine waters within all coastal counties except for Nassau, Duval, St Johns, Flagler and Volusia north of Ponce Inlet), but outside of the range of Johnson’s seagrass (the range of Johnson’s seagrass is defined as Turkey Creek/Palm Bay south to central Biscayne Bay in the lagoon systems on the east coast of Florida) will be constructed to the following standards:

(a) If no survey is performed in accordance with the methods described in the

Procedure section of this document, section I.3, then SAV is presumed present and the pile-supported structure must comply with, or provide a higher level of protection than, the protective criteria in the joint U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’/National Marine Fisheries Service’s “Construction Guidelines in Florida for Minor Piling- Supported Structures Constructed in or over Submerged Aquatic Vegetation (SAV), Marsh or Mangrove Habitat” U.S. Army Corps of Engineers/National Marine Fisheries Service updated November 2017 (Attachment 11). For the purposes of SPGP, two uncovered boatlifts are allowed.

(i) If the pile supported structure is currently serviceable, repair and replacement may occur in the same footprint without completion of a benthic survey.

(ii) Boatlifts and minor structures in Monroe County may be installed within existing boat slips without completion of a SAV survey. Boatlift accessory structures, like catwalks, shall adhere to “Construction Guidelines in Florida for Minor Piling- Supported Structures Constructed in or over Submerged Aquatic Vegetation (SAV), Marsh or Mangrove Habitat” U.S. Army Corps of Engineers/National Marine Fisheries Service updated November 2017 (Attachment 11) if a SAV survey has not been completed.

(iii) A marginal dock may be constructed a maximum of 5 feet overwater, as measured from the waterward face (wet face) of the seawall).

(b) If a survey is performed in accordance with the methods described in the

Procedure section of this document, section I.3, and SAV is present (including seagrass, tidal freshwater SAV and emergent vegetation), then the pile-supported structure must comply with, or provide a higher level of protection than, the protective criteria in the joint U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’/National Marine Fisheries Service’s “Construction Guidelines in Florida for Minor Piling-Supported Structures Constructed in or over Submerged Aquatic Vegetation (SAV), Marsh or Mangrove Habitat” U.S. Army Corps of Engineers/National Marine Fisheries Service updated November 2017 (Attachment 11). For the purposes of this permit, two uncovered boatlifts are allowed.

(ii) Boatlifts may be installed within existing boat slips without completion of a SAV survey.

(c) If a survey is performed in accordance with the methods described in the Procedure section of this document, section I.3, and SAV is absent (including seagrass, tidal freshwater SAV and emergent vegetation), then no design restrictions are required and boatlifts may include a cover.

b. A pile supported structure

(1) that is within the range of Johnson’s seagrass (the range of Johnson’s seagrass is defined as Turkey Creek/Palm Bay south to central Biscayne Bay in the lagoon systems on the east coast of Florida) but not within Johnson’s seagrass critical habitat will be constructed to the following standards:

(a) If no survey is performed in accordance with the methods described in the Procedure section of this document, section I.3, then seagrass is presumed present and the pile-supported structure must comply with or provide a higher level of protection than, the protective criteria in the joint U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’/National Marine Fisheries Service’s “Construction Guidelines in Florida for Minor Piling-Supported Structures Constructed in or over Submerged Aquatic Vegetation (SAV), Marsh or Mangrove Habitat” U.S. Army Corps of Engineers/National Marine Fisheries Service updated November 2017 (Attachment

11) with the sole exception of the number of allowable boat lifts. For the purposes of this permit, two uncovered boatlifts are allowed.

(b) If a survey is performed in accordance with the methods described in the

Procedure section of this document, section I.3, and SAV is present (including seagrass, tidal freshwater SAV and emergent vegetation), THEN pile-supported structure must comply with or provide a higher level of protection than, the protective criteria in the joint U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’/National Marine Fisheries Service’s “Construction Guidelines in Florida for Minor Piling-Supported Structures Constructed in or over Submerged Aquatic Vegetation (SAV), Marsh or Mangrove Habitat” U.S. Army Corps of Engineers/National Marine Fisheries Service updated seagrass, tidal freshwater SAV and emergent vegetation), THEN no design restrictions are required and boatlifts may include a cover.

c. A pile supported structure located within Johnson’s seagrass critical habitat will be constructed to the following standards:

(1) If no survey is performed in accordance with the methods described in the

Procedure section of this document, section I.3, then seagrass is presumed present and the pile-supported structure must comply with or provide a higher level of protection than, the protective criteria in the joint U.S. Army Corps of

Engineers’/National Marine Fisheries Service’s “Construction Guidelines in Florida for Minor Piling-Supported Structures Constructed in or over Submerged Aquatic Vegetation (SAV), Marsh or Mangrove Habitat” U.S. Army Corps of Engineers/National Marine Fisheries Service updated November 2017 (Attachment

(2) If a survey is performed in accordance with the methods described in the

Procedure section of this document, section I.3, and SAV is absent and the project is

(a) A dock replacement in the same footprint, no design restrictions are required.

(b) A new dock or dock expansion THEN pile-supported structure must comply with or provide a higher level of protection than, the protective criteria in the joint U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’/National Marine Fisheries Service’s “Construction Guidelines in Florida for Minor Piling-Supported Structures Constructed in or over Submerged Aquatic Vegetation (SAV), Marsh or Mangrove Habitat” U.S. Army Corps of Engineers/National Marine Fisheries Service updated

(3) If a survey is performed in accordance with the methods described in the seagrass, tidal freshwater SAV and emergent vegetation), then pile-supported structure must comply with or provide a higher level of protection than, the protective criteria in the joint U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’/National Marine Fisheries Service’s “Construction Guidelines in Florida for Minor Piling-Supported Structures Constructed in or over Submerged Aquatic Vegetation (SAV), Marsh or Mangrove Habitat” U.S. Army Corps of Engineers/National Marine Fisheries Service updated

25. North Atlantic Right Whale. The attached North Atlantic Right Whale Information

Form (Attachment 30) describes the presence of North Atlantic right whales in the area and the Federal regulations governing the approach to North Atlantic right whales. The FDEP or Designee will attach the North Atlantic Right Whale Information Form to their authorizations for any dock project (new construction, repair, or replacement) at a private residence located within 11 nautical miles of an inlet that leads to areas within the known range of North Atlantic right whale. These zones, with an 11 nm radius, are described by the North Atlantic Right Whale Educational Sign Zones, Attachment 7 (from Section 2.1.1.4 of JAXBO, pages 31 and 32, inclusive). (Reference JAXBO PDC A2.4).

26. Educational Signs. For commercial, multi-family, or public facilities, and marine events, signs must be posted as described below (Reference: These replicate JAXBO PDCs A.2.2 and A.2.2.1 to A.2.2.3., inclusive, within the table PDCs Specific to Activity 2 - Pile Supported Structures and Anchored Buoys, starting on page 112.):

a. For commercial, multi-family, or public facilities, and marine events, signs must be posted in a visible location(s), alerting users of listed species in the area susceptible to vessel strikes and hook-and-line captures. The most current version of the signs that must be downloaded and sign installation guidance are available at:

(https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/southeast/consultations/protected-species-educational-signs). The signs required to be posted by area are stated below:

https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/southeast/consultations/protected-species-educational-signs

(1) All projects in Florida shall use the Save Sea Turtle, Sawfish, and Dolphin sign. These signs shall include contact information to the sea turtle and marine mammal stranding networks and smalltooth sawfish encounter database.

(2) Projects within the North Atlantic right whale educational sign zone shall post the Help Protect North Atlantic Right Whales sign.

(3) On the east coast of Florida, projects located within the St. Johns River and those occurring north of the St. Johns River to the Florida-Georgia line shall post the Report Sturgeon sign. On the west coast of Florida, projects occurring from the Cedar Key, Florida north to the Florida-Alabama line.

27. Monofilament Recycling Bins. For commercial, multi-family, or public facilities, monofilament recycling bins must be provided as described below (Reference: The below replicates PDC A.2.3 within the table PDCs Specific to Activity 2 - Pile Supported Structures and Anchored Buoys, the PDC itself on page 113 of the

JAXBO.):

a. For commercial, multi-family, or public facilities, monofilament recycling bins must be provided at the docking facility to reduce the risk of turtle or sawfish entanglement in, or ingestion of, marine debris. Monofilament recycling bins must:

(1) Be constructed and labeled according to the instructions provided at http://mrrp.myfwc.com.

(2) Be maintained in working order and emptied frequently (according to http://mrrp.myfwc.com standards) so that they do not overflow.

28. Lighting for docks installed within visible distance of ocean beaches. If lighting is necessary, then turtle-friendly lighting shall be installed. Turtle-friendly lighting is explained and examples are provided on the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission website: http://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/managed/sea-turtles/lighting/ https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/southeast/consultations/protected-species https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/southeast/consultations/protected-species http://mrrp.myfwc.com/ http://mrrp.myfwc.com/ http://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/managed/sea-turtles/lighting

(Reference: JAXBO PDC A2.8.).

29. Construction Location. Project construction shall take place from uplands or from floating equipment (e.g., barge); prop or wheel-washing is prohibited (Reference:

JAXBO PDC A2.9.).

30. Aids to Navigation (ATONs). ATONs must be approved by and installed in accordance with the requirements of the U.S. Coast Guard (i.e., 33 C.F.R., chapter I, subchapter C, part 66, Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act, and any other pertinent requirements) (Reference: JAXBO PDC A2.5.).

31. Aids to Navigation (ATONs) in Acropora critical habitat. The distance from ATONs to

ESA-listed corals and Acropora critical habitat (Attachment 20) shall ensure there are no impacts to the corals or the essential feature of Acropora critical habitat from the movement of buoys and tackle. The appropriate distance shall be based on the size of the anchor chain or other tackle to be installed to secure the buoy to its anchor, particularly when the design of the ATON does not prohibit the contact of tackle with the marine bottom. In all cases, buoy tackle will include flotation to ensure there is no contact between the anchor chain or line and the marine bottom (Reference: JAXBO

PDC A2.10.).

32. Within Loggerhead sea turtle critical habitat (Reference: JAXBO PDC A2.15.):

(1) ATONs (pile-supported and anchored buoys) are allowed in nearshore reproductive habitat of the Northwest Atlantic Distinct Population Segment (NWA DPS) of loggerhead sea turtle critical habitat.

(2) No other pile-supported structures are allowed in nearshore reproductive habitat.

Special Conditions for Derelict vessels

33. Visual confirmation (e.g., divers, swimmers, and camera) will be completed prior to removal to ensure that the item can be removed without causing further damage to aquatic natural resources.

34. Coral. If an item cannot be removed without causing harm to surrounding coral (ESA listed or non-listed), the item will be disassembled as much as practicable so that it no longer can accidentally harm or trap species.

35. Monofilament debris will be carefully cut loose from coral (ESA listed or non-listed) so as not to cause further harm. Under no circumstance will line be pulled through coral since this could cause breakage of coral.

36. Marine debris removal methods. Marine debris shall be lifted straight up and not be dragged through seagrass beds, coral reefs, coral, or hard bottom habitats. Trawling also cannot be used as a means of marine debris removal. Debris shall be properly disposed of in appropriate facilities in accordance with applicable federal and state requirements.

37. An absorbent blanket or boom shall be immediately deployed on the surface of the water around any derelict vessel to be removed if fuel, oil, or other free-floating pollutants are observed during the work.

Special Conditions for Scientific Devices

38. Aquatic Life Passage. The scientific survey device, including any related equipment and anchors, shall not block access of species to an area. For example, the structures shall not prevent movement in or out of a river or channel.

39. Restoring Affected Area. No later than 24 months after initial installation or upon completion of data acquisition, whichever comes first, the measuring device and any other structure or fills associated with that device (e.g., anchors, buoys, lines) must be removed and the site must be restored to pre-construction conditions.

40. Preventing Device Relocation. The scientific survey device, including any related equipment and anchors, shall be inspected and any required maintenance performed at least twice a year and following storm events that may have moved or dislodged the structure to ensure that equipment and anchors are still in place and have not moved to areas containing ESA-listed…