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CONDITION FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY SELF-CER
PROGRAMMATIC GENERAL PERMIT FOR A PROJECT AT A PRIVATI W&AMMILY
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1. The time limit for completing tle�work authorized on July 26,2021.
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2. You must maintain the activity'authorized by this permit in good condition and in conformance with
t. You are not relieved of this re uireme t if you abandon the.
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permitted activity, although you rimy make a good faith transfer to a third party in compliance with
General Condition 4 below. Should you wish to cease to maintain the authorized activity or should
you desire to abandon it without a good faith transfer,you must obtain a modification of this permit
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from this office,which may require restoration of the area.
3. If you discover any previously unknown historic or archeological remains while accomplishing the
activity authorized by this permtj you must immediately notify this office of what you have found.
We will initiate the Federal and!State coordination required to determine if the'lremains warrant a
recovery effort or if the site is eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places.
4. If you sell,the property associated'with this permit,you must obtain the signature of the new owner
on the enclosed form and forward}a copy of the permit to this office to validate the transfer of this
authorization.
5. If a conditioned water quality certification has been issued for your project,you must comply with
the conditions specified in the certification as special conditions to this permit it
6. You must allow representatives,from this office to inspect the authorized activity at any time deemed
necessary to ensure that it is being or has been accomplished in accordance with the terms and
conditions of your permit. �I
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1. Limits of this authorization: C'0 Rs:GT 0 0�R'ti 0;ib
a. This permit does not obviate the need to obtain other Federal, State, or local authorizations
required by law.
b.This permit does not grant anyjproperty rights or exclusive privileges.
c. This permit does not authorize zany injury to the property or rights of others.i
d.This permit does not authorize interference with any existing or,proposed Federal projects.
2. Limits of Federal Liability. In issuing this permit,the Federal Government does not assume any
liability for the following: : '?
a.Damages to the permitted project or uses thereof as a result of other permitted or unpermitted
activities or from natural causes.
b. Damages to the permitted project or uses thereof as a result of current or future activities
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undertaken by or on behalf of the'{United States in the public interest.
c. Damages to persons,property,1or to other permitted or unpermitted activitiesllor structures caused
by the activity authorized by thus;permit.
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d.Design-or Construction deficiencies associated with the permitted work.
e. Damage claims associated with any future modification, suspension, or revocation of this permit.
3. Reliance on Applicant's Data: The determination of this office that issuance of this permit is not
contrary to the public interest was made in reliance on the information you provided.
4. Reevaluation of Permit Decision:;This office may reevaluate its decision on this permit at any time
the circumstances warrant. Circumstances that could require a reevaluation include,but are not
limited to,the following: I`
a. You fail to comply with the terms and conditions of this permit.
b.The information provided by you in support of your permit application proves to have been false,
incomplete, or inaccurate(see;3 above).
c. Significant new information.surfaces which this office did not consider in reaching the original
public interest decision.
5. Such a reevaluation may result in a determination that it is appropriate to use the suspension,
modification,and revocation procedures contained in 33 CFR 325.7 or enforcement procedures such
as those contained in 33 CFR 326.4 and 326.5.The referenced enforcement procedures provide for
the issuance of an administrative',order requiring you comply with the terms and conditions of your
permit and for the initiation of:;legal action where appropriate. You will be required to pay for any
corrective measures ordered bytlis office, and if you fail to comply with such directive,this office
may in certain situations(such;asthose specified in 33 CER 209.170) accomplish the corrective
measures by contract or otherwise and bill you for the cost.
6. When the structures or work authorized by this permit are still in existence at the time the property is
transferred,the terms and conditions of this permit will continue to be binding on the new owner(s)
of the property.To validate thetransfer of this permit and the associated liabilities associated with
compliance with its terms and;conditions,have the transferee sign and date the enclosed form.
7. The Permittee understands and`a'grees 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 froni'ali'e U.S.Army 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!relocation;or alteration.
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Manatee Conditions:
1. All personnel associated with the';project will be instructed about the presence of manatees and
manatee speed zones, and the need to avoid collisions with and injury to manatees. The permittee
will advise all construction personnel that there are civil and criminal penalties for harming,
harassing, or killing manatees which are protected under the Marine Mammal I�Protection Act,the
Endangered Species Act, and the!Florida Manatee Sanctuary Act.
2. All vessels associated with the construction project will 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
fourfoot clearance from the bottom.All vessels will follow routes'of deep water whenever possible.
3. Siltation or turbidity barriers willbe made of material in which manatees cannot become entangled,
will be properly secured, and will be regularly monitored to avoids manatee entanglement or
entrapment. Barriers must not impede manatee movement. it
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 man itee(s)has not
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reappeared within 50 feet of the operation. Animals must not be herded away or harassed into
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5. Any collision with or injury toa 'manatee will be reported immediately to the FWC Hotline at
1-888-404-FWCC. Collision a0d%or injury should also be reported to the U.S.Fish and Wildlife
Service in Jacksonville(1-904`73,'J-3336)for north Florida or Vero Beach(1-772-562-3909)for
south Florida.
6. Temporary signs concerning manatees will 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.Awareness
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signs that have already been approved for this use by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation
Commission(FWC)must be used (see MyFWC.com).One sign which reads Caution: Boaters must
be posted. A second sign measuring at least 8 ''/z"by I I"explaining the requirements for"Idle
Speed/No Wake"and the shut down of in-water operations must be posted in al location prominently
visible to all personnel engaged;in water-related activities.
Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Conditions:
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1. Avoidance. The piling-supportedj'structure will be aligned so as to minimize the size of the footprint
over SAV beds.
2. The height of piling-supported structure will be a minimum of 5 feet above MHW/OHW as
measured from the top surface;of'the decking.
3. The width of the piling-supported{structure is limited to a maximum of 4 feet.A turnaround area is
allowed for piling-supported structures greater than 200 feet in length. The turnaround is limited to a
section of the piling-supported!stiucture no more than 10 feet in length and no more than 6 feet in
width.The turnaround will be iocated at the midpoint of the piling supported structure.
4. Over-SAV bed portions of the piling-supported structure will be oriented in a north-south orientation
to the maximum extent that is practicable.
5. Terminal Platforms:
a. If possible,terminal platforms will be placed in deep water,waterward of SAV t beds or in an area
devoid of SAV beds.
b.If a terminal platform is placed;lover SAV areas and constructed of grated decking,the total size of
the platform will be limited to 1160 square feet. The grated deck material will conform to the
specifications stipulated belowThe configuration of the platform will be a maximum of 8 feet by 20
feet.A minimum of 5 feet by 20 feet will conform to the 5-foot height require l ent; a 3 feet by 20
e feet section may be placed 3 fet .above M14W to facilitate boat access.The long axis of the platform
should be aligned in a north-south direction to the maximum extent that is practicable.
c. If the terminal platform is placed over SAV areas and constructed of planks;the total size of the
platform will be limited to 1201 square feet. The configuration of the platform will be a maximum of
6 feet by 20 feet of which a minimum 4-foot wide by 20-foot long(section will)conform to the 5-foot
height requirement.A section may be placed 3 feet above MHW to facilitate boat access.The 3 feet
above MHW section will be cantilevered. The long axis of the platform should be aligned in a
northsouth direction to the maximum extent that is practicable.If the 3 feet above MHW section is
constructed with grating material;'it may be 3 feet wide. 1j
6. Pilings will be installed in a manner which will not result in the formation of sedimentary deposits
("donuts" or"halos") around the newly installed pilings.Pile driving is the preferred method of
installation, but jetting with a low!pressure pump may be used.
7. The spacing of pilings through;SAV beds will be a minimum of 10 feet on center.
8. The gaps between deckboards will be a minimum of 1/2 inch.
Marsh and Mangroves Conditions:
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a. The piling-supported structureiwill be aligned so as to have the smallest over-marsh footprint as
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practicable.
b. The over-marsh portion of tfie;piling-supported structure will be elevated to at least 4 feet above
the marsh floor.
c. The width of the piling-supported structure is limited to a maximum of 4 feet.Any exceptions to
the width must be accompanied;by an equal increase in height requirement.
2. Mangroves:
a. The width of the piling-supported structure is limited to a maximum of 4 feet.
b.Mangrove clearing is restricted+to the width of the piling-supported structure.
c. The location and alignment of the piling-supported structure should be through the narrowest area
of the mangrove fringe. ,1
Sea Turtle and Smalltooth SawfishrConstruction Conditions:
The permittee will comply with the following protected species construction conditions:
1. The permittee will instruct all pfersonnel associated with the project of the potential presence of these
species and the need to avoid collisions with sea turtles and smalltooth sawfish.All construction
personnel are responsible for observing water-related activities for the presence of these species.
2. The permittee will advise all construction personnel that there are civil and criminal penalties for
harming,harassing, or killing seaturtles or smalltooth sawfish,which are prot cted under the
Endangered Species Act of 19 73
3. Siltation barriers will be made 01material in which a sea turtle or smalltooth sawfish cannot become
entangled,be properly secured Viand be regularly monitored to avoid protected species entrapment.
Barriers may not block sea turtle"or smalltooth sawfish entry to or exit from designated critical
habitat without prior agreement from the National Marine Fisheries Service's Protected Resources
Division, St.Petersburg,Florida..
4. All vessels associated with the construction project will operate at"no wake/idle"speeds at all times
while in the construction area and while in water depths where the draft of the 1wessel provides less
than a four-foot clearance fromltle bottom.All vessels will preferentially foll t
deep-water routes
(e. g.,marked channels)whenever possible.
5. If a sea turtle or smalltooth sawf sh is seen within 100 yards of they active daily)construction/dredging
operation or vessel movement,:all appropriate precautions will be implemented to ensure its
protection. These precautions will include cessation of operation of any moving equipment closer
than 50 feet of a sea turtle or smalltooth sawfish. Operation of any mechanical)construction
equipment will cease immediately if a sea turtle or smalltooth sawf sh is seen I ithin a 50-ft radius of
the equipment.Activities may not resume until the protected species has departed the project area of
its own volition.
6. Any collision with and/or injury to a sea turtle or smalltooth sawfish will be reported immediately to
the National Marine Fisheries Service's Protected Resources Division (727-8i�4-5312) and the local
authorized sea turtle stranding/ escue organization.
7. Any special construction conditions,required of your specific project, outside(these general
conditions, if applicable,will be addressed in the primary consultation.
8. Any collision(s)with and/or injuries to any whale, or sturgeon occurring dur4 the construction of a
project, shall be reported immediately to NMFS's Protected Resources Divisi inn(PRD) at
(727-824-5312). f
9. Reports to NMFS's Protected Resources Division(PRD)may be made by email to
takereport.nmfsser@noaa.gov.::,,,i
10. Sea turtle and marine mammal;stranding/rescue organizations' contact information is available by
region at http://www.nmfs.noaa.g"ov/pr/health/networks.htm.
11. Smalltooth sawfish encounters�shall be reported to
http://www.fln-mb.ufl.edu/fish/gha'rks/sawfish/sawfishencounters.htrnl.
12. All work must occur during daylight hours.
Special Conditions:
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1. For concrete piles installed by impact hammer:
a. The piles will be less than or,;equal to than 24 inches in diameter;and
b.Not more than 10 piles will bej}installed per day if in open water;or,
c.Not more than 5 piles will be{installed per day in a confined space.A confined space is defined as
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any area that has a solid object`(e�g.,shoreline,seawall,jetty)or structure within 150 feet of the pile
installation site that would effectively serve as a barrier or otherwise prevent animals from moving
past it to exit the area.This doe's not include objects such as docks or other pil ' supported structures
that would not stop animal movement or significantly reflect noise l
2. Metal piles will NOT be installedlby impact hammer.
3. The Permittee is responsible for obtaining any'take'permits required under the.U.S.Fish and
Wildlife Service's regulations go�erning compliance with the Migratory Bird Treaty Act or the Bald
and Golden Eagle Protection Actj1;The Permittee should contact the appropriate local office of the
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service�R�tof Vetermine if such'take'permits ate required for a particular
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4. The Permittee is responsible for compliance with 50 CFR 224.103 prohibiting approach within 500
yards of a right whale,with limited exceptions.
5. Special Conditions Related to Alit Reviews and Authorizations are available at
http•//www saj upace army.n illiMissions/Reg_ulatorv/Source-Book/and mu t be followed.
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Florida Department of Governor
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Carlos Lopez-Cantera
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Bob Martinez Center
2600 Blair Stone Road
Noah Valenstein
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Self Certification File No.: 0358871001EE
Construction Conditions:
Private residential single family doe'k'§are subject to the following criteria in accordance with Section
403.813(1)(b),F.S.
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1. Has 500 square feet or less oven water surface (includes adjacent wetlands) in ccordance with
Chapter 62-340,F.A.C.;
2. Is constructed on or held in place;by pilings and is constructed so as not to involve filling or dredging
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other than that necessary to mstal�l the pilings;
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�. Will not substantial) impede th !flow of water, cause water pollution, or create a navigational
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hazard;.
4. Is used ONLY for recreational,inoncommercial activities associated with the {ooring or storage of
boats and boat paraphernalia;.� '
5. Is the sole dock on the parcel; "and
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6. Must not be subject to any conservation easement or restrictive covenant of record prohibiting the
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Boat lifts are subject to the followin`gjadditional conditions:
1. Is to be installed in a proposed.slip or, at or adjacent to the wateriard end of the dock;
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2. With other mooring will not result in the mooring of more than two vessels(including jet skis);;
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3. Will not substantially impede the)flow of water, cause water pollution, or cren e a navigational
hazard;.
4. Will not be located in areas prohibited for mooring by a previously issued pe I it or other form of
authorization issued by a localigoyernment;
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5. Cannot be placed in waters that are deeper than-4 ft MLW;
6. Will accommodate the proposed,boat use in order to ensure that a minimum of lone foot clearance is
provided between the deepest draft of a vessel and the top of any submerged resources at mean or
ordinary low water;
7. 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
8. Mooring areas cannot be enclosed in whole or in part with walls, doors, screens or any other
materials
General Aquatic Preserve Conditions':
Private residential single family docks in Aquatic Preserves are subject to all of Ithe following criteria
in accordance with Chapters 253,F.$ and 258,Part II,F.S.
1. No dock will extend waterward of the mean or ordinary high water, line more tan 500 feet or 20
percent of the width of the waterbody at that particular location,whichever is less.
2. Certain docks fall within areas'.:of significant biological, scientific, historic or aesthetic value and
require special management considerations. The Board will require design modifications based on
site specific conditions to minimize adverse impacts to these resources, such as relocating docks to
avoid vegetation or altering configurations to minimize shading.
3. Docking facilities will be designed to ensure that vessel use will not cause harm to site specific
resources(mangroves, seagrassesi corals, etc).The design will consider the number,lengths, drafts,
and types of vessels allowed to use the facility.
Aquatic Preserve Dock Criteria:
All private residential single family, docks in Aquatic Preserves will be subject to the following
criteria in accordance with Chaptei 18-20 F.A.C. and Section 258.42(3)(e)1.,F.S.:
1. Any main access dock will be limited to a maximum width of fou (4)feet;
2. The dock decking design and construction shall ensure maximum light penetration,with full
consideration of safety and practicality;
3. The dock, including mooring areas, shall extend out from the shoreline no further than to a maximum
depth of minus four(4)feet mean low water;
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4. When the water depth is minus four(-4)feet mean low water at an existing bu�khead,the maximum
dock length from the bulkheadshall be 25 feet, subject to modifications accommodating shoreline
vegetation overhang;
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5. Terminal platform size shall be no more than 160 square feet;
6. In areas with the presence of any_natural resource attributes(as determined during the spring-summer
growing season)the following erAeria shall apply:
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a. Wood planking used to construct the surface of the dock will be no more than eight(8) inches
wide and spaced no less than ones�half(1/2) inch apart after shrinkage;
b. When the dock surface is to 6 constructed of material other than wood,the dock shall be designed
to provide light penetration which meets or exceeds the light penetration provided by wood
construction;
c. The main access walkway shall be elevated a minimum of five(5)feet above mean or ordinary
high water;
d.If a terminal platform terminates in an area with the presence of lany significant natural resource
attributes,the platform shall beiel'evated to a minimum height of five (5) feet above mean or ordinary
high water. Up to 25 percent of the surface area of the terminal platform is authorized at a lower
elevation to facilitate access between the terminal platform and they waters of the preserve or a vessel;
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e. The dock to be constructed will have adequate existing water depths in the boat mooring, turning
basin, access channels, and othersuch areas which will accommodate the prop osed boat use to
ensure that a minimum of one foot clearance is provided between the deepest draft of the vessel and
the top of any submerged resources at mean or ordinary low water,
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7. Roofs may be constructed overboat slips if the following criteria are met-
a. The slip must contain a boat jiff or davit that does not float in the water when loaded;
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b. The roof must not overhangnore than one (1)foot beyond the footprint ofhe lift and the boat
stored at the lift;
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c.No walls shall be constructed;
d. Roofs meeting these requirements are not included in the square footage calculation of a terminal
platform. However,the roof area;is still counted in the square-footage calculation of the entire dock
structure(access walkway+terminal platform+roof shall total 500 square feet or less);
e.Roofs shall not be constructed;over slips without lifts or davits.
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8. All of the dock and mooring areas will be set back a minimum of 25 feet inside the riparian rights
line of the upland properly from which the dock is constructed; and
9. The dock will be designed to moor no more than 2 vessels.
General Conditions for Sovereignty/Mate-Owned Submerged Lands Authorizations:
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,F.S..or Chapters 258,
F.S.
1. Sovereignty/state-owned submerged lands may be used only for the specified activity or use.Any
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unauthorized deviation from the specified activity or use and the conditions for undertaking that
activity or use will constitute a;uiolation. Violation of the authorization will resI It 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 18-21.0,05,F.A.C.,conveys no title to sovereignty/state-owned submerged
lands or water column,nor does i't 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 1h 4,F.A.C.
4. Structures or activities will be constructed and used to avoid or minimize adverse impacts to
resources.
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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
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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.; reate a navigational hazard.
8. Structures will be maintained iri 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 fbi 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/stateowned submerged lands or the applicant's use and constructio of structures on
sovereignty/state-owned submerged lands. This duty to indemnify!and hold harm less 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 wi11 not invalidate the provision not�enforced orb 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
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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 violationswithin this period will result in the automatic revocation of this
authorization. `t
13. All costs incurred by the Boardiin enforcing the terms and conditions of the authorization will be
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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 m writing of any change of
address at least ten days befordth`e 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:
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 tb&prcject will be instructed about the presence of manatees and
manatee speed zones, and the need to avoid collisions with and injury to manatees. The permittee
will 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 will operate at j 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 will',be made of material in which manatees cannot become entangled,
will be properly secured, and will;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 operatiom:'Activities will not resume until the!manatee(s)1has moved beyond the
50-foot radius of the project operation, or until 30 minutes elapses,if the manatee(s)has not
reappeared within 50 feet of the operation. Animals must not be herded away or harassed into
leaving.
5. Any collision with or injury to a ;manatee will be reported immediately to the FWC Hotline at
1-888-404-FWCC. Collision and/or injury should also be reported;to the U.S.Fish and Wildlife
Service in Jacksonville(1-904=73'1-3336)for north Florida or Vero Beach(1-772-562-3909) for
south Florida.
6. Temporary signs concerning manatees will 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.Awareness
signs that have already been approved for this use by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation
Commission (FWC)must be used(see MyFWC.com). One sign which reads "aution: Boaters must
be posted.A second sign measuring at least 8 1/2'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.
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Self-Certification Requirements: „
The user agrees to the following:
1. The information provided herein is true and accurate.
2. Construction of the project must be completed within one year from the self-certification date. If the
project cannot be completed within that time frame,or the project is to be modified,the Department
must be contacted for authorization requirements. j
3. Any substantial modifications in the plans for this project must be submitted toi the Department for
review; as changes may result in a permit being required.
4. This self-certification will automatically expire if site conditions materially change; if the terms,
conditions, and limitations of the`',self=certification are not followed;or if the governing statutes or
rules are amended before the pTojbct is completed.
5. Department personnel will be allowed to enter the property for purposes of inspecting the project for
compliance with the terms and,cojnditions of this self-certification.
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SEA TURTLE AND SMALLTOOTH SAWFISH CONSTRUCTION CONDITIONS
The permittee shall comply withthe following protected species construction conditions:
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a. The permittee shall instruct all personnel associated with the project of the potential presence of
these species and the need1d avoid collisions with sea turtles and smalltooth sawfish. All
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construction personnel are responsible for observing water-related activities for the presence of
these species.
b. The permittee shall advise.all construction personnel that there are civil and criminal penalties for
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harming,harassing,or killing sea turtles or smalltooth sawfish which are protected under the
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c. Siltation barriers shall be made of material in which a sea turtle or smalltooth�I sawfish cannot
become entangled,be properly secured,and be regularly monitored to avoid protected species
entrapment. Barriers may not block sea turtle or smalltooth sawfish entry to o exit from
designated critical habitat.-without prior agreement from the National Marine Fisheries Service's
Protected Resources Division, St.Petersburg,Florida.
d. All vessels associated with the construction project shall operate at"no wake/idle"speeds at all
times while in the construction area and while in water depths where the draft of the vessel
provides less than a four-foot clearance from the bottom. All vessels will preferentially follow
deep-water routes e. .,marked channels whenever possible.
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e. If a sea turtle or smalltooth sawfish is seen within 100 yards of the active daily
construction/dredging operation or vessel movement,all appropriate precautions shall be
implemented to ensure its*6tection. These precautions shall include cessation of operation of
any moving equipment closer than 50 feet of a sea turtle or smalltooth sawfish. Operation of any
mechanical construction equipment shall cease immediately if a sea turtle or smalltooth sawfish is
seen within a 50-ft radius of the equipment. Activities may not resume until the protected species
has departed the project area4its own volition.
f. Any collision with and/or injury to a sea turtle or smalltooth sawfish shall be reported
immediately to the National Marine Fisheries Service's Protected Resources Division(727-824-
5312)and the local authorized sea turtle stranding/rescue organization.
g. Any special construction conditions,required of your specific project,outside these general
conditions,if applicable,wiffbe addressed in the primary consultation.
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a. Any collision(s)with ah or injuries to any whale, or sturgeon occurring during the
construction of a project,shall bereported immediately to NMFS's ProtectedResources
Division (PRD) at(727-824-5312),
b. Reports to NMFS's Protected Resources Division (PRD) may be made by email to
takereport.nmfsser@noaa.gov ! g
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c. Sea turtle and marine;mammal stranding/rescue organizations'co n tact information
is available by region at http://vuvi,w.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/health/networks.htm.
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d. Smalltooth sawfish encounters shall be reported to
http:Hwww.flmnh.ufl.edu/fish%sharks/sawfish/sawfishencounters.htmi.
e. All work must occur;during daylight hours.
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Dock Construction Guidelines in Florida for Docks or Other Minor jaLl uctures
Constructed in or over Submerged Aquatic Vegetation (SAV),Marsh or Mangrove Habitat
U.S.Army Corps of Engineers/National Marine Fisheries Se II ice
August 2001
Submerged Aquatic Vegetation:
1. Avoidance. The pier shall be aligned`so as to minimize the size of the footprint over SAV beds.
2. The height of pier shall be a minimumiof 5 feet above MHW/OHW as measured from the top itirface of the decking.
3. The width of the pier is limited to a maximum of 4 feet. A turnaround area is allowed for piels greater than 200 feet
in length. The turnaround is limited to asection of the pier no more than 10 feet-in length and!no more than 6 feet in
width. The turnaround shall be located at the midpoint of the pier.
4. Over-SAV bed portions of the pier shall be oriented in a north-south orientation to the maximum extent that is
practicable.
5.a. If possible,terminal platforms shall be placed in deep water,waterward of SAV beds or in an area devoid of SAV
beds.
b. If a terminal platform is placed over SAV areas and constructed of grated decking,the total size ofthe platform shall
be limited to 160 square feet. The grated deck material shall conform to the specifications stipulated below. The
configuration of the platform shall be a maximum of 8 feet by 20 feet. A minimum of 5 feet by 20 feet shall conform to
the 5-foot height requirement;a 3 feet by 20 feet section may be placed 3 feet ahoy Ie MHW to facilitate boat access. The
long axis of the platform should be aligned in a north-south direction to the maximum extent th 11 at is practicable.
c. If the terminal platform is placed.over SAV areas and constructed of planks,)the total size of the platform shall be
limited to 120 square feet. The configuration of the platform shall be a maximum of 6 feet 1by 20 feet of which a
minimum 4-foot wide by 20-foot long'section shall conform to the 5-foot height requirement. A section maybe placed 3
feet above MHW to facilitate boat access, The 3 feet above MHW section shall be cantilevered. The long axis of the
platform!should be aligned in a north-south direction to the maximum extent that is practicable. If the 3feet above MHW
section is constructed with grating material,it may be 3 feet wide.
6. One uncovered boat lift area is allowed. A narrow catwalk(2 feet wide if planks are used,3 feet wide if grating is
used)may be added to facilitate boat maintenance along the outboard side of the boat lift and a 4-foot wide walkway
may be added along the stern end of the-boat lift,provided all such walkways are elevated 5 feet above MHW. The
catwalk shall be cantilevered from the'outboard mooring pilings(spaced no closer than 10 feetlapart).
7. Pilings shall be installed in a manner which will not result in the formation of sediment
ary tart'deposits("donuts" or
"halos")'around the newly installed pilings. Pile driving is the preferred method'of installation')but jetting with a low
pressurejpump may be used.
8. The spacing of pilings through SAV beds shall be a minimum of 10 feet on center.
9. The gaps between deckboards shall-be a minimum of%Z inch.
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Grid Specifications and Suppliers Section modifiedJn October 2002 to add an additional vendor of materials.
February 2003-Vendor name changed from.ChemGrate to FiberGrate
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Marsh:
1. The structure shall be aligned so as-to,have the smallest over-marsh footprint as practicable.
2. The over-marsh portion of the dock_ shall be elevated to at least 4 feet above the marsh floor.
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3. The width of the dock is limited tu,a maximum of 4 feet. Any exceptions to the width must lie accompanied by an
equal increase in height requirement.
Mangroves. i
1. The width of the dock is limited to:a maximum of 4 feet.
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2. Mangrove clearing is restricted to the width of the pier.
3. The location and alignment of the pier,'should be through the narrowest area of the mangrove fringe.
Grid Specifications and Suppliers
The following information does not constitute a U.S.Army Corps of Engineers endorsement or advertisement for
any particular provider and is provided only as an example for those interested in obtaining these materials for dock
construction. A type of fiberglass grate panel is manufactured by SeaSafe(Lafayette,LA;phone: 1-800-326-8842)
and FiberGrate(1-800-527-4043). Plastic grate panels are also available from Southern Pine Lumber Company
(Stuart,FL;phone:772-692-2300). Panels are available in a variety of sizes and thicknesses. for safety,the grate
should contain an anti-slip texture whichjis integrally molded into the top surface. The manufacturer or local
distributor should be consulted to ensure:that the load-bearing capacity of the selected product is sufficient to support
the intended purpose. Contact the manufacturer(s)for product specifications and a list of regional distributors.
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Grid Specifications and Suppliers Section modified'in October 2002 to add an additional vendor of materials. i
February 2003-Vendor name changed from,Ch6&ate to FiberGrate
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