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LEGISLATIVE UPDATES THREE PENDING BILLS LEGISLATION The state legislature is in session and Hans Wilson wanted members to be aware of three pending bills (attached) that could have an effect on the marine industry. If you have any questions, give Hans or myself a call. Pending Bill SB88(SovereignLands).pdf Pending Bill HB1383(Enforcement).pdf Pending Bill HB503C2(EnvironmentalPermits).pdf
FDEP is sponsoring a free workshop Hosted by the FDEP, Environmental Resource Permitting Division, Florida Marine Contractors Association and SFWMD. This workshop would be helpful to marine industry companies, engineering companies, environmental consulting companies, Real Estate businesses to name a few. Can we please ask if you could place this information on your calendar of events or pace the flier on your main web page. Thank you Terry Cerullo The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) is sponsoring a free workshop on the “Online Environmental Resource Permitting Process’ The Workshop is scheduled for February 15, 2012 starting at 2:00 pm It will be held at the Joseph D’Alessandro Office Complex, state building, at 2295 Victoria Ave, Fort Myers, Fl. 33901. Free parking is available. Attendees will learn about the FDEP online permitting process, DEP’s Business Portal, DEP Website tools, Wetland Determination, Application Requirements, How to find FDEP’s records on line, Pay on line billing and Map Direct. For more information and to pre register please call FDEP’s South District Office at 239 –344-5600. Can we please ask you to forward this flier to your Florida membership. Thank You Terry Cerullo Terry Cerullo Environmental Administrator Ombudsman / Outreach Florida Department of Environmental Protection South District 2295 Victoria Ave, Suite 364 P.O. Box 2549 Fort Myers, Fl. 33902 Phone: 239 - 344 - 5647 email: terry.cerullo@dep.state.fl.us FDEP: www.dep.state.fl.us
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District has scheduled a public meeting Thursday, Feb. 16 to discuss installation of the Manatee Protection System (MPS) at the Moore Haven Lock on the Okeechobee Waterway as part of the Manatee Pass Gates project. Click above text to read notice of Meeting on Thursday, February 16th

LEGISLATIVE UPDATES

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District has scheduled a public meeting Thursday, Feb. 16 to discuss installation of the Manatee Protection System (MPS) at the Moore Haven Lock on the Okeechobee Waterway as part of the Manatee Pass Gates project.