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FL S0608
Bill
AI Summary
- Requires the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to mandate that adverse impact analyses for permitted dredging and beach restoration projects be conducted by an independent contractor selected by the local government, following department-prescribed methods
- Prohibits the independent contractor conducting the analysis from being associated with any project of the contractor performing the dredging or restoration activity for 1 year before or 1 year after the analysis
- Requires local governments to provide written notice of their intent to conduct an adverse impact analysis to adjacent local governments that may be affected by the activity
- Exempts deepwater port maintenance dredging currently permitted or maintained by the United States Army Corps of Engineers
- Imposes a fine for violations equal to 10 percent of the total project cost or an amount determined by the department or the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, whichever is greater, with an effective date of July 1, 2024
Legislative Description
Dredging and Beach Restoration Projects
Last Action
Died in Environment and Natural Resources
3/8/2024
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