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Home My WebLink AboutDepartmnet of the Army , Corps of Engineers ' DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS JACKSONVILLE DISTRICT, 4400 PGA BOULEVARD,SUITE 500 ., PALM BEACH GARDENS,FL 33410 Jfa"+ March 11, 2020 Regulatory Division South Branch Palm Beach Gardens Section SAJ-2020-00204(RG P-VEK) Sharon Lindhout 11 Nettles Blvd. Jensen Beach, FL 34957 I Dear Mrs. Lindhout: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) assigned your application for a Department of the Army permit, which the Corps received on January 15, 2020, the file number SAJ-2020-00204 (RGP-VEK). A review of the information and drawings provided indicates that the proposed work would result in the redecking and j replacement of stringers and crossmembers on an existing 256 ft2 L-shaped dock. The activities subject to this permit are authorized pursuant to authorities under Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C. §403). The project is located adjacent) to 11 Nettles Blvd within navigable Waters of the United States in the Intracoastal Waterway in Section 03, Township 37 South, Range 41 East, Jensen Beach, St. Lucie . County, Florida.; Your project, as depicted on the enclosed drawings, is authorized by Regional General Permit (GP) SAJ-20. This authorization is valid until March 27, 2023. Please access the Corps' Jacksonville District Regulatory Division Internet page to view the special and general conditions for SAJ-20, which apply specifically to this authorization. The Internet URL address is: i http://www.sae.usace.army.mil/Missions/Re.gulatory.aspx Please be aware this Internet address is case sensitive; and, you will need to enter it exactly as it appears above. Once there you will need to click on "Source Book"; and, then click on "General Permits." Then you will need to click on the specific SAJ permit noted above. You must comply with all of the special and general conditions of the pY P 9 � permit; and, any project-specific conditions noted below, or you may be subject to enforcement action. The following project-specific conditions are included with this authorization: 1. Reporting Address: The Permittee shall submit all reports, notifications, documentation and correspondence required by the general and special conditions of this permit to either (not both) of the following addresses: I I i -2- a. For electronic mail (preferred): SAJ-RD-Enforcement@usace.army.mil (not to exceed 15.MB). b. For standard mail: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Regulatory Division, Enforcement Section, P.O. Box 4970, Jacksonville, FL 32232-0019. The Permittee shall reference this permit number, SAJ-2020-00204 (RGP- VEK), on all submittals. 2. Self-Certification Statement of Compliance: Within 60 days of completion of the work authorized by this permit, the Permittee shall complete the attached "Self-Certification Statement of Compliance" form (Attachment 3) 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. 3. Cultural Resources/Historic Properties: a. No structure or work shall adversely affect impact or disturb properties listed in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) or those eligible for inclusion in the NRHP. b. If during the ground disturbing activities and construction work within the permit area, there are archaeological/cultural materials encountered which were not the subject of a previous cultural resources assessment survey (and which shall include, but not be limited to: pottery, modified shell, flora, fauna, human remains, ceramics, stone tools or metal implements, dugout canoes, evidence of structures 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 and ground-disturbing activities within a 100-meter diameter of the discovery and notify the Corps within the same business day (8 hours). The Corps shall then notify the Florida State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) and the appropriate Tribal Historic Preservation Officer(s) (THPO(s)) to assess the significance of the discovery and devise appropriate actions. c. Additional cultural resources assessments may be required of the permit area in the case of unanticipated discoveries as referenced in accordance with the above Special Condition; and if deemed necessary by the SHPO, THPO(s), or Corps, in accordance with 36 CFR 800 or 33 CFR 325, Appendix C (5). 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 i -3- accordance with 33 CFR Part 325.7. Such activity shall not resume on non- federal lands without written authorization from the SHPO for finds under his or her jurisdiction, and from the Corps. d. In the unlikely event that unmarked human remains are identified on non- federal lands, they will be treated in accordance with Section 872.05 Florida Statutes. All work and ground disturbing activities within a 100-meter diameter of the unmarked human.remains shall immediately cease and the Permittee shall immediately notify the medical examiner, Corps, and State Archaeologist within the same business day (8-hours). The Corps shall then notify the appropriate SHPO and THPO(s). 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 CFR Part 325.7. Such activity shall not resume without written authorization from the State Archaeologist and from the Corps. 4. Assurance of Navigation and Maintenance: 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. 5. 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 4). This authorization does not give absolute Federal authority to perform the work as specified on your application. The proposed work may be subject to local building restrictions mandated by the National Flood Insurance Program. You should contact your local office that issues building permits to determine if your site is located in a flood-prone area, and if you must comply with the local building requirements mandated) by the National Flood Insurance Program. If you are unable to access the internet or require a hardcopy of any of the conditions, limitations, or expiration date for the above RGP, please contact Virginia King by telephone at 561-472-3515. i I i I -4- Thank you for your cooperation with our permit program. The Corps' Jacksonville District Regulatory Division is committed to improving service to our customers. We strive to perform.our duty in a friendly and timely manner while working to preserve!our environment. We invite you to complete our automated Customer Service Survey at http://corpsmapu.usace.army.mil/cm_apextf?p=regulatory_survey. Please be aware this Internet address is case sensitive; and, you will need to enter it exactly as it appears above. Your input is appreciated -favorable or otherwise. Sincerely, Virginia King Project Manager Enclosures Attachment 1: General Conditions Attachment 2: Department of the Army Permit Transfer Request Form Attachment 3: Self-Certification Statement of Compliance Form Attachment 4: Commencement Notification Form i Attachment 5: Site Plans I I ' I i