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SOUTHEAST DISTRICT OTICE
3301 GUN CLUB ROAD, MSG 7210-RECEIVED
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 7 3406
561-681-6600 JAN 18 2019
January 7, 2019
Ralph Henry
133 Parliament Ct.
Hutchinson Island, FL 34949-8311
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Re: File No.: 56-220718-003-EE
File Name: Henry Boatlift
Dear Mr. Henry:
Governor
Carlos Lopez-Cantera
Lt. Governor
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Secretary
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On December 19, 2018, we received your application for an exemption to install two (2) new
boatlifts. The project is located in the canal, Class III Waters, adjacent to 133 Parliament Ct., Fort
Pierce, FL (Section 14, Township 34 South, Range 40 East), in St. Lucie County (Latitude N 270
3 P 0.55" Longitude W 80' 18' 56.88).
Your request has been reviewed to determine whether it qualifies for (1) regulatory exemption, (2)
proprietary authorization (related to state-owned submerged lands), and (3) federal approval that
may be necessary for work in wetlands or waters of the United States.
Your project qualifies for all three. However, this letter does not relieve you from the
responsibility of obtaining other federal, state, or local authorizations that may be required for the
activity.
1. Regulatory Review — VERIFIED
Based on the information submitted, the Department has verified that the activities as proposed
are exempt, under Chapter 62-330.051(5)(h), Florida Administrative Code, from the need to obtain
a regulatory permit under part IV of Chapter 373 of the Florida Statutes.
This exemption verification is based on the information you provided the Department and the
statutes and rules in effect when the information was submitted. This verification will expire after
one year and will not be valid at any other time if site conditions materially change, the project
design is modified, or the statutes or rules governing the exempt activity are amended. However,
the activity may still be conducted without further notification to or verification from the
Department after the one-year expiration of this verification, provided: 1) the project design does
not change; 2) site conditions do not materially change; and 3) there are no changes to the statutes
or rules governing the exempt activity. In the event you need to re -verify the exempt status for the
activity after the one-year expiration of this verification, a new application and verification fee will
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be required. Any substantial modifications to the project design should be submitted to the
Department for review, as changes may result in a permit being required. Conditions of
compliance with the. regulatory exemption are contained in Attachment A.
2. Proprietary Review —NOT REQUIRED
The activity does not appear to be located on sovereign submerged lands and does not require
further authorization under chapter 253 of the Florida Statutes, or chapters 18-20 or 18-21 of the
Florida Administrative Code.
3. Federal Review — SPGP APPROVED
Your proposed activity as outlined in your application and attached drawings qualifies for Federal
authorization pursuant to the State Programmatic General Permit V-Rl, and a SEPARATE
permit or' authorization will not be required from the Corps. Please note that the Federal
authorization expires on July 26, 2021. However, your authorization may remain in effect for up
to 1 additional -year, if provisions of Special Condition 19 of the SPGP V-Rl permit instrument
are met. You, as permittee, are required to adhere to all General Conditions and Special Conditions
that may apply to your project. Special conditions required for your project are attached. A copy
of the SPGP V-Ml . ;vith all terms and conditions and the General Conditions may be found at
httos://www.sai.usace.army.mil/Missions/Regulatory/Source-Book.
Authority for review - an agreement with the USACOE entitled "Coordination Agreement
Between the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers (Jacksonville District) and the Florida Department of
Environmental Protection (or Duly Authorized Designee), State Programmatic General Permit,"
Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbor Act of 1899, and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act.
Additional Information
Please retain this letter. The activities may be inspected by authorized state personnel in the future
to insure compliance with appropriate statutes and administrative codes. If the activities are not
in compliance, you may be subject to penalties under Chapter 373, F.S., and Chapter 18-14, F.A.C.
NOTICE OF RIGHTS
This action is final and effective on the date filed with the Clerk of the Department unless a petition
for an administrative hearing is timely filed under Sections 120.569 and 120.57, F.S., before the
deadline for filing a petition. On the filing of a timely and sufficient petition, this action will not
be final and effective until further order of the Department. Because the administrative hearing
process is designed to formulate final agency action, the filing of a petition means that the
Department's final action may be different from the position taken by it in this notice.
Petition for Administrative Hearing
A person whose substantial interests are affected by the Department's action may petition for an
administrative proceeding (hearing) under Sections 120.569 and 120.57, F.S. Pursuant to Rule 28-
106.201, F.A.C., a petition for an administrative hearing must contain the following information:
(a) The name and address of each agency affected and each agency's file or
identification number, if known;
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(b) The name, address, any email address, any facsimile number, and telephone number
of the petitioner; the name, address, and telephone number of the petitioner's
representative, if any, which shall be the address for service purposes during the course of
the proceeding; and an explanation of how the petitioner's substantial interests are or will
be affected by the agency determination;
(c) A statement of when and how the petitioner received notice of the agency decision;
(d) A statement of all disputed issues of material fact. If there are none, the petition
must so indicate;
(e) A concise statement of the ultimate facts alleged, including the specific facts that
the petitioner contends warrant reversal or modification of the agency's proposed action;
(f) A statement of the specific rules or statutes that the petitioner contends require
reversal or modification of the agency's proposed action, including an explanation of how
the alleged facts relate to the specific rules or statutes; and
(g) A statement of the relief sought by the petitioner, stating precisely the action that
the petitioner wishes the agency to take with respect to the agency's proposed action.
The petition must be filed (received by the Clerk) in the Office of General Counsel of the
Department at 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, Mail Station 35, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000.
Also, a copy of the petition shall be mailed to the applicant at the address indicated above at the
time of filing.
Time Period for Filing a Petition
In accordance with Rule 62-110.106(3), F.A.C., petitions for an administrative hearing by the
applicant must be filed within 21 days of receipt of this written notice. Petitions filed by any
persons other than the applicant, and other than those entitled to written notice under Section
120.60(3), F.S. must be filed within 21 days of publication of the notice or within 21 days of receipt
of the written notice, whichever occurs first. Under Section 120.60(3), F.S., however, any person
who has asked the Department for notice of agency action may file a petition within 21 days of
receipt of such notice, regardless of the date of publication. The failure to file a petition within the
appropriate time period shall constitute a waiver of that person's right to request an administrative
determination (hearing) under Sections 120.569 and 120.57, F.S., or to intervene in this proceeding
and participate as a party to it. Any subsequent intervention (in a proceeding initiated by another
parry) will be only at the discretion of the presiding officer upon the filing of a motion in
compliance with Rule 28-106.205, F.A.C.
Extension of Time
Under Rule 62-110.106(4), F.A.C., a person whose substantial interests are affected by the
Department's action may also request an extension of time to file a petition for an administrative
hearing. The Department may, for good cause shown, grant the request for an extension of time.
Requests for extension of time must be filed with the Office of General Counsel of the Department
at 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, Mail Station 35, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000, before the
applicable deadline for filing a petition for an administrative hearing. A timely request for
extension of time shall toll the running of the time period for filing a petition until the request is
acted upon.
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Mediation
Mediation is not available in this proceeding.
FLAWAC Review
The applicant, or any party within the meaning of Section 373.114(1)(a) or 373.4275, F.S., may
also seek appellate review of this order before the Land and Water Adjudicatory Commission
under Section 373.114(1) or 373.4275, F.S. Requests for review before the Land and Water
Adjudicatory Commission must be filed with the Secretary of the Commission and served on the
Department within 20 days from the date when the order is filed with the Clerk of the Department.
Judicial Review
Any party to this action has the right to seek judicial review pursuant to Section 120.68, F.S., by
filing a Notice of Appeal pursuant to Rules 9.110 and 9.190, Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure,
with the Clerk of the Department in the Office of General Counsel, 3900 Commonwealth
Boulevard, M.S. 35, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000; and by filing a copy of the Notice of Appeal
accompanied by the applicable filing fees with the appropriate District Court of Appeal. The
Notice of Appeal must be filed within 30 days from the date this action is filed with the Clerk of
the Department.
Thank you for applying to the Submerged Lands and Environmental Resource Permit Program. If
you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Newt Robson at the letterhead address
or at (561) 681-6620 or by email at Newt.Robson(a0loridadenpeov.,
Executed in Orlando, Florida.
STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
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Christopher Weller
Environmental Manager
Southeast District
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
The undersigned duly designated deputy clerk hereby certifies that this permit and all copies
were sent on the filing date below to the following listed persons:
FDEP — Chris Weller, Newt Robson
FILING AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT
FILED, on this date, pursuant to Section 120.52, F. S., with the designated Department Clerk,
receipt of which is hereby acknowledged.
Clerk
January 7, 2019
Date
Enclosures:
Attachment A - Specific Exemption Rule
General Conditions for use of the Federal SPGP VR-1
Project Drawings, 6 pages
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Attachment A
Chapter 62-330.051 Exempt Activities.
The activities meeting the limitations and restrictions below are exempt from permitting. However, if
located in, on, or over state-owned submerged lands, they are subject to a separate authorization under
Chapters 253 and 258, F.S., and Chapters 18-18, 18-20, and 18-21, F.A.C., as applicable.
(5) Dock, Pier, Boat Ramp and Other Boating -related Work —
(h) The installation of a pile -supported boat lift within an existing mooring area at a docking facility
that is legally in existence, provided:
1. Such installation does not conflict with a condition of a permit issued thereunder;
2. The boat lift does not include additional structures, such as platforms, cat walks, and roofs.
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Special Conditions for Federal Authorization for SPGP V-R1
Note: JAXBO (Jacksonville District's Programmatic Biological Opinion), referenced throughout, may
be found online in the Jacksonville District Regulatory Division Sourcebook, or at
http://cdml602 ].contentdm.ocic.ory/atils/getfile/collection/p ] 602 ] coll3/id/577.
The SPGP V-Rl instrument and all attachments may be found online through the Sourcebook, or at
htti)s://www.sai.usace.army.mil/SPGP/
In addition to the conditions specified above, the following Special Conditions apply to all projects
reviewed and/or authorized under the SPGP V-Rl.
Special Conditions for All Projects
1. Authorization, design and construction must adhere to the terms of the SPGP V-Rl instrument
including the Procedure and Work Authorized sections.
2. Design and construction must adhere to the PDCs for In -Water Activities (,Attachment 6, from
PDCs AP.7 through AP11, inclusive, of JAXBO) (Reference: JAXBO PDC AP.1.).
3. All activities performed during daylight hours (Reference: JAXBO PDC AP.6.).
4. For all projects involving the installation of piles or sheet piles, the maximum number of piles, sheet
piles or concrete slab walls or boatlift I -beams installed by impact hammer per day is limited to no more
than 5 per day. Any installation of metal pipe or metal sheet pile by impact hammer is not authorized
(Reference: Categories D and E of JAXBO PDCs for In -Water Noise from Pile and Sheet Pile
Installation, page 86.).
5. Projects within the boundary of the NOAA Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary require prior
approval from the Sanctuary (Reference: JAXBO PDCs AP.14 and A1.6).
6. Notifications to the Corps. For all authorizations under this SPGP V-RI, including Self -
Certifications, the Permittee shall provide the following notifications to the Corps:
a. Commencement Notification. Within 10 days before the date of initiating the work
authorized by this permit or for each phase of the authorized project, the Permittee shall
provide a written notification of the date of commencement of authorized work to the
Corps.
b. Corps Self -Certification Statement of Compliance form. Within 60 days of completion of
the work authorized by this permit, the Permittee shall complete the "Self -Certification
Statement of Compliance" form (Attachment 32) 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
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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.
c. Permit Transfer. 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 the transfer of this permit
and the associated liabilities associated with compliance with its terms and conditions,
have the transferee sign and date the enclosed form (Attachment 21.
d. Reporting Address. The Permittee shall submit all reports, notifications, documentation,
and correspondence required by the general and special conditions of this permit to the
following address.
(1) For standard mail: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Regulatory Division, Enforcement
Section, P.O. Box 4970, Jacksonville, FL, 32232-0019.
(2) For electronic mail: SAJ-RD-Enforcementausace.armv.mil (not to exceed 10 MB).
The Pennittee shall reference this permit number, SAJ- 2015-02575 on all submittals.
7. The District Engineer reserves the right to require that any request for authorization under this SPGP
V-RI be evaluated as an Individual Permit. Conformance with the terms and conditions of the SPGP
V-Rl does not automatically guarantee Federal authorization.
8. On a case -by -case basis, the Corps may impose additional Special Conditions which are deemed
necessary to minimize adverse environmental impacts.
9. Failure to comply with all conditions of the SPGP V-R1 constitutes a violation of the Federal
authorization.
10. No structure or work shall adversely affect or disturb properties listed in the National Register of
Historic Places or those eligible for inclusion in the National Register. Prior to the start of work, the
Applicant/Permittee or other party on the Applicant's/Permittee's behalf, shall conduct a search of
known historical properties by contracting a professional archaeologist, and contacting the Florida
Master Site File at 850-245-6440 or SiteFile@dos.state.fl.us. The Applicam/Permittee can also research
sites in the National Register Information System (NRIS). Information can be found at
hfti3://www.cr.nps.gov/nr/research.
a. If, during the initial ground disturbing activities and construction work, there are
archaeological/cultural materials unearthed (which shall include, but not be limited to: pottery,
modified shell, flora, fauna, human remains, ceramics, stone tools or metal implements, dugout
canoes 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 in the
vicinity and notify the Compliance and Review staff of the State Historic Preservation Office at
850-245-6333 and the Corps Regulatory Project Manager to assess the significance of the
discovery and devise appropriate actions, including salvage operations. Based on the
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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 C.F.R. § 325.7.
b. In the unlikely event that human remains are identified, the remains will be treated in accordance
-- - withSection872.05, Florida Statutes; all work in the vicinity shall immediately cease and the
local law authority, and the State Archaeologist (850-245-6444) and the Corps Regulatory
Project Manager shall immediately be notified. Such activity shall not resume unless specifically
authorized by the State Archaeologist and the Corps.
11. The Permittee is responsible for obtaining any "take" permits required under the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service's regulations governing compliance with these laws. The Permittee should contact the
appropriate local office of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to determine if such "take" permits are
required for a particular activity.
12. For Projects authorized under this SPGP V-RI in navigable waters of the U.S., 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.
13. The SPGP V-RI will be valid through July 26, 2021 unless suspended or revoked by issuance of a
public notice by the District Engineer. The Corps, in conjunction with the Federal resource agencies,
will conduct periodic reviews to ensure that continuation of the permit during the period ending July
26, 2021, is not contrary to the public interest. The SPGP V-Rl will not be extended beyond July 26,
2021, but may be replaced by a new SPGP. If revocation occurs, all future applications for activities
covered by the SPGP V-RI will be evaluated by the Corps.
14. If the SPGP V-RI expires, is revoked, or is terminated prior to completion of the authorized work,
authorization of activities which have commenced or are under contract to commence in reliance upon
the SPGP V-Rl will remain in effect provided the activity is completed within 12 months of the date
the SPGP V-RI expired or was revoked.
Special Conditions for Shoreline Stabilization Activities
1. Shoreline stabilization materials must be placed by hand around red mangrove prop roots
(Reference: JAXBO PDC A1.3.).
2. Living shorelines can only be constructed in unvegetated, nearshore water along shorelines to create
tidal marshes or mangrove habitat for the purpose of shoreline erosion control or aquatic habitat
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enhancement. Native plants can be placed along the shoreline or between the shoreline and the living
shoreline structure (Reference: JAXBO PDC A7.4.).
3. Living shoreline structures and permanent wave attenuation structures can only be constructed out
of the following materials: oyster breakwaters, clean limestone boulders or stone (sometimes contained
in metal baskets or cages to contain the material), small mangrove islands, biologs, coir, rock sills, and
pre -fabricated structures made of concrete and rebar that are designed in a manner so that they do not
trap sea turtles, smalltooth sawfish, or sturgeon (Reference: JAXBO PDC A7.5.).
a. Reef balls or similar structures are authorized if are not open on the bottom, open -bottom
structures with a top opening of at least 4 ft, and reef discs stacked on a pile are pre -fabricated
structures are designed in a manner so that they do not trap sea turtles.
b. Oyster reef materials shall be placed and constructed in a manner that ensures that materials will
remain stable and that prevents movement of materials to surrounding areas (e.g., oysters will be
contained in bags or attached to mats and loose cultch must be surrounded by contained bagged
oysters or another stabilizing feature) (Reference: JAXBO PDC A7.2.).
c. Oyster reef materials shall be placed in designated locations only (i.e., the materials shall not be
indiscriminately dumped or allowed to spread outside of the reef structure) (Reference: JAXBO
PDC A7.3.).
d. Wave attenuation structures must have 5 ft gaps at least every 75 ft in length as measured parallel
to the shoreline and at the sea floor, to allow for tidal flushing and species movement (Reference:
JAXBO PDC A7.6.).
e. Wave attenuation structures must have 5 ft gaps at least every 75 ft in length as measured parallel
to the shoreline and at the sea floor, to allow for tidal flushing and species movement (Reference:
JAXBO PDC A7.6.).
f. Other materials are not authorized by this SPGP V-RI (Reference: JAXBO PDC A7.5.).
4. For living shorelines, only native plant species can be planted (Reference: JAXBO PDC AT 1.).
Special Conditions for Docks, Piers, Associated Facilities, and other Minor Piling -Supported
Structures
1. For temporary structures associated with marine events. Upon completion of the event, these
structures must be removed and, to the maximum extent practical, the site must be restored to pre -
construction elevations. Water depths in the area of marine events must be deep enough to support at
least 5 ft of water depth under the keel of a vessel and between the keel of a vessel and Endangered
Species Act listed coral colonies, if present, when transiting to the mooring areas (Reference: JAXBO
PDC A2.1.4.).
2. Educational Signs. For commercial, multi -family, or public facilities, and marine events, signs must
be posted as described below (Reference: These replicate JAXBO PDCs A.2.2 and A.2.2.1 to A.2.2.3.,
inclusive, within the table PDCs Specific to Activity 2 - Pile Supported Structures and Anchored Buoys,
starting on page 112.):
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a. (A2.2.) For commercial, multi -family, or public facilities, and marine events, signs must be
posted in a visible location(s), alerting users of listed species in the area susceptible to vessel
strikes and hook -and -line captures. The most current version of the signs that must be
downloaded and sign installation guidance are available' at:
(http://sero.nmfs.noaa.eov/protected resources/section 7/protected snecies educational signs/
index.html). The signs required to be posted by area are stated below:
(1) (A2.2.1.) All projects in Florida shall use the Save Sea Turtle, Sawfish, and Dolphin sign.
These signs shall include contact information to the sea turtle and marine mammal stranding
networks and smalltooth sawfish encounter database.
(2) (A2.2.2.) Projects within the North Atlantic right whale educational sign zone shall post the
Help Protect North Atlantic Right Whales sign.
(3) (A2.2.3.) On the east coast of Florida, projects located within the St. Johns River and those
occurring north of the St. Johns River to the Florida -Georgia line shall post the Report
Sturgeon sign. On the west coast of Florida, projects occurring from the Cedar Key, Florida
north to the Florida -Alabama line.
3. Monofilament Recycling Bins. For commercial, multi -family, or public facilities, monofilament
recycling bins must be provided as described below (Reference: The below replicates PDC A.2.3 within
the table PDCs Specific to Activity 2 - Pile Supported Structures and Anchored Buoys, the PDC itself
on page 113 of the JAXBO.):
a. (A2.3.) For commercial, multi -family, or public facilities, monofilament recycling bins must be
provided at the docking facility to reduce the risk of turtle or sawfish entanglement in, or
ingestion of, marine debris. Monofilament recycling bins must:
(1) (A2.3.1.) Be constructed and labeled according to the instructions provided at
http://mrrp.myfwc.com.
(2) (A2.3.2.) Be maintained in working order and emptied frequently (according to
http://nigp.mvfwc.com standards) so that they do not overflow.
4. North Atlantic Right Whale. The attached North Atlantic Right Whale Information Form
(Attachment 27) describes the presence of North Atlantic right whales in the area and the Federal
regulations governing the approach to North Atlantic right whales. (The FDEP or Designee will attach
this document to their authorizations for a dock project (new construction, repair, or replacement) at a
private residence located within 11 nautical miles of North Atlantic right whale critical habitat as
measured in a radius from the center of the nearest inlet to open ocean described by Attachment 29, the
North Atlantic Right Whale Educational Sign Zones (from Section 2.1.1.4 of JAXBO, pages 31 and
32, inclusive) (Reference: JAXBO PDC A2.4.).
5. Aids to Navigation. Aids to navigation must be approved by and installed in accordance with the
requirements of the U.S. Coast Guard (i.e., 33 C.F.R., chapter I, subchapter C, part 66, Section 10 of
the Rivers and Harbors Act, and any other pertinent requirements) (Reference: JAXBO PDC A2.5.).
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6. Lighting for docks installed within visible distance of ocean beaches. If lighting is necessary, then
turtle -friendly lighting shall be installed. Turtle -friendly lighting is explained and examples are
provided on the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission website:
htt,o://mvfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/managed/sea-tiu-tlesAighting/ (Reference: JAXBO PDC A2.8.).
7. Construction Location. Project construction shall take place from uplands or from floating
equipment (e.g., barge); prop or wheel -washing is prohibited (Reference: JAXBO PDC A2.9.).
8. Regarding submerged and emergent aquatic vegetation, the design and construction of a Project
must comply with the following:
a. A pile supported structure (i) that is located on a natural waterbody (i.e., outside an artificial
waterway that was excavated for boating access and is bordered by residential properties) and
(ii) that is within the range of seagrass (estuarine waters within all coastal counties except for
Nassau, Duval, St Johns, Flagler and Volusia north of Ponce Inlet), will be constructed to the
following standards:
(1) Must comply with or provide a higher level of protection than, the protective criteria in the
joint U.S. Army Corps of Engineers'/National Marine Fisheries Service's "Construction
Guidelines in Florida for Minor Piling -Supported Structures Constructed in or over
Submerged Aquatic Vegetation (SAV), Marsh or Mangrove Habitat" updated November
2017 (Attachment 51.
(2) In addition to (1), above, IF the project is within range of Johnson's seagrass (the range of
Johnson's seagrass is defined as Turkey Creek/Palm Bay south to central Biscayne Bay in
the lagoon systems on the east coast of Florida), THEN the design and construction shall
comply with, in some cases, the more restrictive requirements within paragraph 8.c., below
(Reference: JAXBO PDC A2.17).
b. For all other Projects,
(1) Within the range of Johnson's seagrass (the range of Johnson's seagrass is defined as Turkey
Creek/Palm Bay south to central Biscayne Bay in the lagoon systems on the east coast of
Florida), the presence of submerged aquatic vegetation will be determined utilizing the
"Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Survey Guidelines" (Attachment 7). If no survey
performed, aquatic vegetation, including Johnson's seagrass, will be presumed to be present
for purposes of this Special Condition.
(2) Outside the range of Johnson's seagrass but within the range of seagrass (estuarine waters
within all coastal counties except for Nassau, Duval, St Johns, Flagler and Volusia County
north of Ponce Inlet) and within tidal waters, the presence of seagrass and tidal freshwater
submerged aquatic vegetation will be determined using the "Submerged Aquatic Vegetation
Survey Guidelines" (Attachment 7) unless a site visit or aerial photography observes absence
during the growing season (if water depth and clarity allows) or aquatic vegetation has not
been found in the vicinity in the past.
(3) Pile -supported structures, IF aquatic vegetation is present (including seagrass, tidal
freshwater submerged aquatic vegetation and emergent vegetation), THEN must comply
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with or provide a higher level of protection than, the protective criteria in the joint U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers'/National Marine Fisheries Service's "Construction Guidelines in Florida
for Minor Piling -Supported Structures Constructed in or over Submerged Aquatic Vegetation
(SAV), Marsh or Mangrove Habitat" updated November 2017 (Attachment 5).
— (4)- In addition to (1) to (3) above, IF the proposed dock or proposed structure is within range of
Johnson's seagrass (the range of Johnson's seagrass is defined as Turkey Creek/Palm Bay
south to central Biscayne Bay in the lagoon systems on the east coast of Florida), and IF the
proposed dock or proposed structure falls within the following scenarios, THEN the design
and construction shall comply with, in some cases, the more restrictive requirements within
paragraph 8.c.,below. (Reference: The following replicates "Scenario B" as defined within
A2.17., PDCs for Docks or Other Minor Structures of JAXBO.):
(i) Dock replacement in the exact footprint (i.e., same location/configuration/size) as the
previous dock and:
(a) within Johnson's seagrass critical habitat with No current seagrass survey (completed
no earlier than 1 year before submitting the application); or, Johnson's seagrass under
the dock; or, Native seagrass, other than Johnson's seagrass, under the dock; or,
(b) within the Range of Johnson's seagrass (outside of critical habitat) with No current
seagrass survey or,Johnson's seagrass under the dock,
(ii) New docks or dock expansions and:
(a) within Johnson's seagrass critical habitat; or,
(b) within the Range of Johnson's seagrass (outside of critical habitat) with: No current
seagrass survey (completed no earlier than 1 year before submitting the application)
or, Johnson's seagrass within property limit.
c. The following additional restrictions apply when required by paragraphs 8.a.(2) or 8.b.(4), above
(Reference: The following replicates the "Dock PDCs for Scenario B" within A2.17. PDCs for
Docks or Other Minor Structures of JAXBO.):
(1) To avoid and minimize impacts to Johnson's seagrass and native, non -listed seagrasses to
the maximum extent practicable:
(i) The dock must be positioned to avoid and minimize effects to Johnson's seagrass.
(ii) Over any area that contains Johnson's seagrass or native, non- listed seagrasses, the dock
shall be oriented in a north -south orientation to the maximum extent that is practicable to
allow maximum sunlight under the structure.
(iii)If practicable, terminal platforms shall be placed in deep water, waterward of Johnson's
seagrass beds or native, non -listed seagrasses beds or in an area devoid of Johnson's
seagrass or native, non -listed seagrasses.
(iv)Piles must be spaced a minimum of 10 ft apart in any area that contains Johnson's
seagrass to minimize direct impacts.
(v) Piles shall be installed in a manner that will not result in the formation of sedimentary
deposits (e.g., donuts or halos) around the newly installed pilings.
(vi)No covered boat lifts are allowed over any Johnson's seagrass.
(2) Decking options: Deck surfaces (parallel with the water) that are located waterward of the
MHWL must be constructed of grated materials or plank construction or a combination of
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the both methods (e.g. plank decking on the walkway and grated decking on the terminal
platform). These decking options are described below:
(i) For grated decking:
(a) Height requirement: The surface of the structure, including the dock walkway (the
over- water narrow portion connecting the terminal platform to the shore and any
over -water ramp required for access) and the dock, must be a minimum of 3 ft above
MHW when constructed with grated decking.
(b) Size limitations: The dock walkway is limited to a width of 4 ft. The terminal platform
is limited to a total area of 160 ft'. Marginal docks are limited to a width of 5 ft. The
5 ft width restriction is measured from wet side of the seawall. For example, if a
seawall cap is 3 feet overwater then the dock would be limited to 2 feet.
(c) Material description: Decking materials shaped in the form of grids, grates, lattices,
etc., to allow the passage of light through the open spaces. These materials must
provide a minimum of 43% open space.
(ii) For plank decking:
(a) Height requirement: The surface of the structure, including the dock walkway (the
over- water narrow portion connecting the terminal platform to the shore and any
over -water ramp required for access) and the dock, must be a minimum of 5 ft above
MHW when constructed of plank decking.
(b) Size limitations: The dock walkway is limited to a width of 4 ft. The terminal platform
is limited to a total area of 120 W. Marginal docks are limited to a width of 5 ft.
(c) Material description: Deck boards may be constructed of any material. Deck Boards
must be installed to provide a minimum of a 0.5-in gap between individual deck
boards.
d. Aids to Navigation in Acropora critical habitat. The distance from Aids to Navigation (ATONs)
to ESA -listed corals and Acropora critical habitat shall ensure there are no impacts to the corals
or the essential feature of Acropora critical habitat from the movement of buoys and tackle. The
appropriate distance shall be based on the size of the anchor chain or other tackle to be installed
to secure the buoy to its anchor, particularly when the design of the ATON does not prohibit the
contact of tackle with the marine bottom. In all cases, buoy tackle will include flotation to ensure
there is no contact between the anchor chain or line and the marine bottom (Reference: JAXBO
PDC A2.10.).
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Fi1—eName: Henry Boatlift
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General Conditions for Federal Authorization for SPGP V-R1
1. The time limit for completing the work authorized ends on July 26, 2021
2. You must maintain the activity authorized by this permit in good condition and in conformance
with the terms and conditions of this permit. You are not relieved of this requirement if you abandon
the permitted activity, although you may 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 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 permit, you must immediately notify this office of what you have
found. We will initiate the Federal and State coordination required to determine if the remains
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.
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.
Further Information:
1. Limits of this authorization.
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 any property rights or exclusive privileges.
c. This permit does not authorize any injury to the property or rights of others.
d. This permit does not authorize interference with any existing orproposed 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 projector uses thereof as a result of current or future activities
undertaken by or on behalf of the United States in the public interest.
c. Damages to persons, property, or to other permitted or unpermitted activities or
structures caused by the activity authorized by this permit.
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:
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 by this office, and if you fail to comply with
such directive, this office may in certain situations (such as those 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 the transfer 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 agrees that, if fixture 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 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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