FL S1176

Increases the acreage threshold for state programmatic general permits for dredge and fill activities from 3 acres to 10 acres of wetlands or surface waters.

Requires applicants using a statewide programmatic general permit to consent to applicable federal wetland jurisdiction criteria under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899.

Authorizes the Department of Environmental Protection to pursue delegation or assumption of federal permitting programs for discharge of dredged or fill material, removing previous restrictions that required assumption to encompass all dredge and fill activities statewide.

Permits the department to pursue regional general permits for construction activities in wetlands or surface waters as an alternative approach.