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Environmental Protection Carlos Lopez
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2600 Blair Stone Road Jonathan P. Steverson
Tallahassee,Florida 32399-2400 Secretary
SELF CERTIFICATION FOR THE ADDITION OF A BOAT LIFT TO
PRIVATE,RESIDENTIAL SINGLE-FAMILY DOCK
Self Certification File No.: 0345084001EE
File Name: 1247 Nettles Blvd Jensen Beach,FL 34957
- Self Certification Boat Lift(Aquatic Preserves)
Dear SCOTT PETZ: On, 06/15/2016,you used the Department's electronic Self Certification Process to
certify compliance with the terms and conditions necessary for the addition of a Boat Lift to a private,
residential single-family dock at a detached, single-family residence located at:
LAT-Degrees: 27 Minutes: 17 Seconds: 0.4637
LONG- Degrees: -80 Minutes: 13 Seconds: 21.4134
SITE ADDRESS: 1247 Nettles Blvd Jensen Beach, FL 34957
COUNTY: St. Lucie
For: S
laura imbordino
1247 nettles blvd
Jensen Beach,FL 34957
You have certified that the Boat Lift you propose to construct at the above location meets all the conditions
of the Self Certification Process. A Boat Lift that is built in conformance to those conditions(attached for
reference)will:
1. Qualify for a regulatory exemption under Section 403.813(1)(b)of the Florida Statutes.(F.S.)and
Chapter 62-330,Florida Administrative Code(F.A.C.). As such, it is exempt from the need to obtain a
DEP Environmental Resource Permit.
2. Qualify for Consent by Rule or Letter of Consent(as applicable)under Chapter 253,F.S. and Chapter
18-21,F.A.C.(and Chapter 258,F.S.,and Chapter 18-20,F.A.C.,if applicable),when the boat lift is
located on submerged lands owned by the State of Florida.
Your Self Certification is based solely on the information you provided under this process, and applies only
to the statutes and rules in effect when your certification was completed. The certification is effective only
• for the specific Boat Lift proposed, and only if the Boat Lift is constructed, operated, and maintained in
conformance with all the terms, conditions, and limitations stated in the Self Certification Process. In
addition, any substantial modifications in your plans should be submitted to the Department for review, as
changes may result in a permit being required.
You have acknowledged that this Self Certification will automatically expire if:
1. Construction of the Boat Lift is not completed within one year from the self certification date;
2. site conditions materially change;
3. the terms, conditions, and limitations of the Self Certification are not followed; or
4. the governing statutes or rules are amended before construction of the project.
Completion of the Self Certification constitutes your authorization for Department personnel to enter the
property for purposes of inspecting for compliance.
Receipt of this Self Certification constitutes authorization to use sovereignty/state-owned submerged lands,as
required by rule 18-21.005,F.A.C.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This Self Certification Process does not relieve you from the responsibility of obtaining other permits or
authorizations from other agencies (federal, state,Water Management District, or local)that may be required
for the project. Construction of the Boat Lift may require federal authorization. The U.S.Army Corps of
Engineers (Jacksonville District Regulatory Office)has been furnished a copy of your Self Certification
letter. They will contact you with further information about their process. If you do not hear from them,
please contact them directly. The Jacksonville District contact information can be found at:
http://www.saj'.usace.army.nil/Missions/Regulatory.aspx. Failure to obtain all applicable authorizations prior
to construction of the Boat Lift may result in enforcement.
If you have any questions,please contact your local Department District Office. Contact information can be
found at: http://www.dep.state.fl.us/water/wetlands/docs/sler_contacts.pdf. When referring to your project,
please use the Self Certification file number listed above.
Sincerely,
Florida Department of Environmental Protection r,
Enclosures:
Boat Lift Criteria
Aquatic Preserves Boat Lift Criteria
General Conditions for Sovereignty/State-Owned Submerged Lands Authorization
Manatee Conditions
Boat Lift Criteria:
Private residential single boat lifts are subject to the following criteria in accordance with Section
403.813(1)(b),F.S.The boat lift:
1. Is to be installed in an existing slip or, at or adjacent to the waterward end of the dock;
2. With other mooring will not result in the mooring of more than two vessels (including jet skis);
3. Will be built without adding new surface area to the dock such as walkways, gangplanks, or catwalks;
4. Will not be located in areas prohibited for mooring by a previously issued permit or other form of
authorization issued by a local government;
5. Will not substantially impede the flow of water, cause water pollution, or create a navigational hazard;
6. Is used ONLY for recreational, noncommercial activities associated with the mooring or storage of
boats and boat paraphernalia;
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Aquatic Preserve Boat Lift Criteria:
All private residential single family boat lifts in Aquatic Preserves will be subject to all the following
considerations for resources in accordance with Chapters 253,F.S, and 258,Part II,F.S. and Chapter 18-20
F.A.C.:
1. Cannot be placed in waters that are deeper than-4 ft MLW;
2. Will accommodate the proposed boat use in order to ensure that a minimum of one foot clearance is
provided between the deepest draft of a vessel and the top of any submerged resources at mean or
ordinary low water;
3. The dock,together with the boat lift, cannot extend waterward more than 500 feet or more than 20%of
the width of waterbody(or 25%in Boca Ciega Bay or Pinellas County Aquatic Preserves), whichever
is less; and
4. Mooring areas cannot be enclosed in whole or in part with walls, doors, screens or any other materials.
General Conditions for Sovereignty/State-Owned Submerged Lands Authorization
Any use of sovereignty/state-owned submerged lands is subject to the following general conditions that are
binding upon the applicant and are enforceable under Chapters 253 or 258, R S.:
1. Sovereignty/state-owned submerged lands may be used only for the specified activity or use. Any
unauthorized deviation from the specified activity or use and the conditions for undertaking that
activity or use will constitute a violation. Violation of the authorization will result in suspension or
revocation of the applicant's use of the sovereignty/state-owned submerged lands unless cured to the
satisfaction of the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund(Board).
2. Authorization under Rule 18-21.005,F.A.C., conveys no title to sovereignty/state-owned submerged
lands or water column,nor does it constitute recognition or acknowledgment of any other person's title
to such land or water.
3. Authorizations under Rule 18-21.005,F.A.C.,may be modified,suspended or revoked in accordance
with its terms or the remedies provided in Sections 253.04, F.S. or Chapter 18-14,F.A.C.
4. Structures or activities will be constructed and used to avoid or minimize adverse impacts to resources.
5. Construction, use, or operation of the structure or activity will not adversely affect any species which is
endangered,threatened or of special concern, as listed in Rules 68A-27.003, 68A-27.004, and
68A-27.005,F.A.C.
6. Structures or activities will not unreasonably interfere with riparian rights. When a court of competent
jurisdiction determines that riparian rights have been unlawfully affected,the structure or activity will
be modified in accordance with the court's decision.
7. Structures or activities will not create a navigational hazard.
8. Structures will be maintained in a functional condition and will be repaired or removed if they become
dilapidated to such an extent that they are no longer functional.
9. Structures or activities will be constructed, operated, and maintained solely for water dependent
purposes.
10. The applicant agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Board and the State of Florida from
all claims, actions, lawsuits and demands in any form arising out of the authorization to use
sovereignty/state-owned submerged lands or the applicant's use and construction of structures on
sovereignty/state-owned submerged lands. This duty to indemnify and hold harmless will include any
and all liabilities that are associated with the structure or activity including special assessments or taxes
that are now or in the future assessed against the structure or activity during the period of the
authorization.
11. Failure by the Board to enforce any violation of the authorization or waiver by the Board of any
provision of the authorization will not invalidate the provision not enforced or waived,nor will the
failure or waiver prevent the Board from enforcing the waived or unenforced provision in the event of
a future violation of that provision.
12. Applicant binds itself and its successors and assigns to abide by the provisions and conditions set forth
in the authorization. If the applicant or its successors or assigns fails or refuses to comply with the
provisions and conditions of the authorization,the authorization may be terminated by the Board after
written notice to the applicant or its successors or assigns. Upon receipt of such notice,the applicant or
its successors or assigns will have thirty(30) days in which to correct the violations. Failure to correct
the violations within this period will result in the automatic revocation of this authorization.
13. All costs incurred by the Board in enforcing the terms and conditions of the authorization will be paid
by the applicant. Any notice required by law will be made by certified mail at the address shown on
page one of the authorization. The applicant will notify the Board in writing of any change of address
at least ten days before the change becomes effective.
14. This authorization does not allow any activity prohibited in a conservation easement or restrictive
covenant of record that prohibits the activity.
Manatee Conditions LE ('��7�, OPY
The following conditions are intended to protect manatees from direct project effects; THESE CONDITIONS
APPLY ONLY IN WATERS THAT ARE ACCESSIBLE TO MANATEES:
1. All personnel associated with the project shall be instructed about the presence of manatees and
manatee speed zones, and the need to avoid collisions with and injury to manatees. The permittee shall
advise all construction personnel that there are civil and criminal penalties for harming,harassing, or
killing manatees which are protected under the Marine Mammal Protection Act,the Endangered
• Species Act, and the Florida Manatee Sanctuary Act.
2. All vessels associated with the construction project shall operate at"Idle Speed/No Wake" at all times
while in the immediate area and while in water where.the draft of the vessel provides less than a
four-foot clearance from the bottom. All vessels will follow routes of deep water whenever possible
3. Siltation or turbidity barriers shall be made of material in which manatees cannot become entangled,
shall be properly secured, and shall be regularly monitored to avoid manatee entanglement or
entrapment. Barriers must not impede manatee movement.
4. All on-site project personnel are responsible for observing water-related activities for the presence of
manatee(s). All in-water operations, including vessels, must be shutdown if a manatee(s) comes within
50 feet of the operation. Activities will not resume until the manatee(s)has moved beyond the 50-foot
radius of the project operation, or until 30 minutes elapses if the manatee(s)has not reappeared within n
50 feet of the operation. Animals must not be herded away or harassed into leaving.
5. Any collision with or injury to a manatee shall be reported immediately to the Florida Fish and
Wildlife Conservation Commission(FWC)Hotline at 1-888-404-3922. Collision and/or injury should
also be reported to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Jacksonville(1-904-731-3336)for north
Florida or Vero Beach(1-772-562-3909)for south Florida, and to FWC at
ImperiledSpecies@myFWC.com
6. Temporary signs concerning manatees shall be posted prior to and during all in-water project activities.
All signs are to be removed by the permittee upon completion of the project. Temporary signs that
have already been approved for this use by the FWC must be used. One sign which reads Caution:
Boaters must be posted. A second sign measuring at least 8i4'/z" by 11" explaining the requirements for
"Idle Speed/No Wake" and the shut down of in-water operations must be posted in a location
prominently visible to all personnel engaged in water-related activities. These signs can be viewed at
MyFWC.com/manatee. Questions concerning these signs can be sent to the email address listed above
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