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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLETTER FROM DEPT OF ENVIORNMENTAL PROTECTIONif FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF Environmental: Protection - Southeast District Office 3301 Gun Cluh Road, MSC 7210-1 West Palm Beach, FL 33406 - 561-681-6600 February 21,2019 . . .Dr. Aggerwal 781 SE Hidden River Dr. Port St. Lucie, FL. 34983 Sent via e-mail: aggarwalna Ratemet - Re: File No.: 56-372750-001 -EE . File Name: Aggerwal . Dear Dr. Aggerwal`. RECEIVED . FEB 2 8 '! 19 5T. �ucle County, Permitting Ron Desantis Governor Jeanette Nudes Lt. Governor Noah V_alensteln Secretary SCANNED BY St. Lucie County MIN. SETBACK REO. CNR On January. 29, 2019, we received your request for verification of exemption to perform the following activities: Install a 9K boat lift at an existing dock, in North Fork St. Lucie River, within the North Fork; St. Lucie Aquatic Preserve, Outstanding Florida, Waters, Class III Waters, adjacent to 781 'SE Hidden River Dr., Port_St. Lucie, FL. 34983 (Section 27, Township 36 South; Range 40 East), in -Saint Lucie County (Latitude N 27 18' 34.91 ", Longitude. W 80 19' 27.93"). 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 orwaters 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. If you change the project from what you submitted, the authorization(s) granted may noaonger be valid at the time of commencement of the project. Please contact us prior to beginning your project if you wish to make any changes. If you have -any questions regarding this matter, please contact -David White at the letterhead address 1. - Regulatory Review -VERIFIED - Based on the information submitted, the Department has verified that the ac; ivity as proposed is exempt, under Chapter 62-330.051(5)(b), Florida Administrative Code, from t to in� ®�� regulatory permit under Part IV of Chapter 373. of the Florida Statutes. �. .! Project No.: 56-372750-001-EE Project Name: Aggerwal Page 2 of 15 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 may not be valid if site conditions materially change, the project design is modified, or the statutes or rules governing the exempt activity are amended. In the event you need to re -verify the exempt status for the activity, a new request and verification fee will 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. 2. Proprietary Review- GRANTED The Department acts as staff to the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund (Board of Trustees) and issues certain authorizations for the use of sovereign submerged lands. The Department has the authority to review activities on sovereign submerged lands under Chapters 253 and 258 of the Florida Statutes, and Chapters 18-20 and 18-21 of the Florida Administrative Code. The activity appears to be located on sovereign submerged lands owned by the Board of Trustees. The activity is not exempt from the need to obtain the applicable proprietary authorization. As staff to the Board of Trustees, the Department has reviewed the activity described above, and has determined that the activity qualifies for a letter of consent under Section 253.77, Florida Statutes, to construct and use the activity on the specified sovereign submerged lands, as long as the work performed is located within the boundaries as described herein and is consistent with the terms and conditions herein. During the term of this Letter of Consent you shall maintain satisfactory evidence of sufficient upland interest as required by paragraph 18-21.004(3)(b), Florida Administrative Code. If such interest is terminated or the Board of Trustees determines that such interest did not exist on the date of issuance of this Letter of Consent, this Letter of Consent may be terminated by the Board of Trustees at its sole option. If the Board of Trustees terminates this Letter of Consent, you agree not to assert a claim or defense against the Board of Trustees arising out of this Letter of Consent. Special Consent Conditions The applicant agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Board of Trustees and the State of Florida from all claims, actions, lawsuits and demands in any form arising out of the authorization to use sovereignty submerged lands or the applicant's use and construction of structures on sovereignty 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. 2. Failure by the Board of Trustees to enforce any violation of a provision of the authorization or waiver by the Board of Trustees of any provision of the authorization will not invalidate the provision not enforced or waived, nor will the failure to enforce or a waiver prevent the Board of Trustees from enforcing the unenforced or waived provision in the event of a violation of that provision. 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 of Trustees 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 11- Project No.: 56-372750-001-EE Project Name: Aggerwal Page 3 of 15 (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. 4. All costs incurred by the Board of Trustees 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 of Trustees in writing of any change of address at least ten days before the change becomes effective. 5. This authorization does not allow any activity prohibited in a conservation easement or restrictive covenant that prohibits the activity. General Conditions for Authorizations for Activities All authorizations granted by rule or in writing under Rule 18-21.005, F.A.C., except those for geophysical testing, shall be subject to the general conditions as set forth in paragraphs (a) through (i) below. The general conditions shall be part of all authorizations under this chapter, shall be binding upon the grantee, and shall be enforceable under Chapter 253 or 258, Part II, F.S. (a) Authorizations are valid 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 shall constitute a violation. Violation of the authorization shall result in suspension or revocation of the grantee's use of the sovereignty submerged land unless cured to the satisfaction of the Board. (b) Authorizations convey no title to sovereignty submerged land or water column, nor do they constitute recognition or acknowledgment of any other person's title to such land or water. (c) Authorizations may be modified, suspended or revoked in accordance with their terms or the remedies provided in Sections 253.04 and 258.46, F.S., or Chapter 18-14, F.A.C. (d) Structures or activities shall be constructed and used to avoid or minimize adverse impacts to sovereignty submerged lands and resources. (e) Construction, use, or operation of the structure or activity shall 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. (f) Structures or activities shall not unreasonably interfere with riparian rights. When a court of competent jurisdiction determines that riparian rights have been unlawfully affected, the structure or activity shall be modified in accordance with the court's decision. (g) Structures or activities shall not create a navigational hazard. (h) Structures shall be maintained in a functional condition and shall be repaired or removed if they become dilapidated to such an extent that they are no longer functional. This shall not be construed to prohibit the repair or replacement subject to the provisions of Rule 18-21.005, F.A.C., within one year, of a structure damaged in a discrete event such as a storm, flood, accident, or fire. 1f� Project No.: 56-372750-001-EE Project Name:.Aggerwal Page 4 of 15 (i) Structures or activities shall be constructed, operated, and maintained solely for water dependent purposes,, or for non -water dependent_ activities authorized under -Paragraph 18-21.004(1)(f),:F.A.C., or any other applicable law. 3. Federal Review - APPROVED Your proposed activity as outlined in your application and attached drawings qualifies for Federal authorization pursuant to the State -Programmatic General PermitV-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-Ri 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-Rl with all terms -and conditions and the General Conditions may be found at https://www.saj.usace.army.mil/Missions/RegulatorV/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 1.899, and Section404: of the Clean WaterAct: Additional Information Please retain this letter. The activitiesmaybe inspected by authorized state personnel in the future to ensure compliance with appropriate statutes and administrative codes. If the activities are not in compliance, you maybe 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 Department. Because the administrative hearing process is designed to formulate final agency action; the hearing process, may result in a modification of the agency action, or even denial of the application. - Petition for Administrative Hearine 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:Rules 28- 106.201 and 28406.301, F.A.C.; n apetition for aadministrative 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; (b) The name,_address,_and_telephoneimmber-ofthe_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 thepetitioner'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; Project No.: 56-372750-001-EE - ProjectName:Aggerwat ... - Page 5 of 15 (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 roles or statutes' and (g).A statement of the relief sought by the:petitioner; stating precisely the action thatthe 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 3239973000, or via electronic,correspondence at Agency_Clerk@dep.state.fl.us._ Also, a copy of the petition shall be mailed to the applicant at the address indicated above at the time offiling. Tune Period for Filing a'Petition In accordance with.Rule 627110:106(3);. F;A.C., petitions_for.an administrative.hearing by the' applicant and persons entitled to written. notice under Section 120.60(3); F:S:, must be filed within 14 days of receipt of this written. notice. Petitions _filed by anypersons: other than the applicant, and other than those entitled to written notice under Section.120.60.(3), F.S:, must be filed within.14 days of publication of notice or within 14 days of receipt of the,writterl nofice,.whichever occurs first. You cannot justifiably rely on the: finality of this. decision unless notice of this decision and the right of substantially affected -persons to challenge this decision has been duly published or otherwise provided to all persons substantially affected:by the decision.. Whileyou are :not required to publish . notice of this action, you.may elect to do so purstiantRule 62-110:106(10)(a). . . The failure to file a petition within the appropriate time period shall constitute a, waiver o£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 party) 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. If you do not publish notice of this action; this waiver will -not apply to persons.who have, not received-written.notice of this action. 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 requestan 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; or. via electronic correspondence at Agency_Clerk@dep.state.fl.us; before the deadline for filing a the time period for filing a petition -until the request is acted upon. ' Mediation Mediation is:not available in this proceeding: It - Project No.: 56-372750-001-EE Project Name::Aggerwal Page 6 of 15 FLAWAC Review The applicant, or any party within the meaning of Section 373.114(I)(a) or 373.4275, F.S., may also seek appellate review of this order before the LandandWater Adjudicatory Commission :under Section 371114(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 this order is filed with the Clerk of the Department. Judicial Review Once this decision becomes final, any party to this actionhas the.right to seek.judicial review pursuant to Section 120:68, F.S, by filing a -Notice -of Appeal pursuant to Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.110 and-91190 with the Clerk. of the Department in the Office of General Counsel (Station #35; 3900.Commonwealth-Boulevard, 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 must be filed within 30 days from the date this action is filed with the Clerk of the Department. EXECUTION AND CLERKING Executed in West Palm Beach, Florida. STATE OFFLORIDADEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Christopher Weller Environmental Manager Southeast District Enclosures: 62-330.051(5)(b),-F.A.C. Special Conditions for Federal Authorization for SPGP-V-RI General Conditions for Federal Authorization for SPGP V-RI Project drawings, 3-pages CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE The undersigned duly designated deputy clerk hereby certifies that this document and all attachments were sent on the filing date below to the following. listed persons: FDEP — Chris Weller, David White, DSL Bruce Jemer, Jerner &Associates,.Inc :, jemer@bellsouth.net Alisa Zarbo (Alisa.A.ZarboQ_usace:armv:mil) "FILING AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT Project No.: 56-37275M01-EE Project Name: Aggerwal Page 7 of 15 FILED, on this date, pursuant to Section 120.52, F. S., with the designated Department Clerk, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged-. February 21 2019 Clerk Date. 62-330.81 Exempt Activities. The activities meeting the limitations and restrictions below. are exempt from permitting. However, if located in, on, or over state-owned submergedlands, they are subject to a separate authorization under chapters 253 and258, F.S., as applicable. (5) Dock, Pier, Boat Ramp and Other Boating -related Work— (b) Installation of private docks, piers, and recreational docking facilities, and installation of local governmental piers and recreational docking facilities, in accordance with section 403.813(1)(b), F.S. This includes associated structuressuch as boat shelters, boat lifts, and roofs, provided:. 1: The cumulative square footage of the dock or pier and all associated structures located over wetlands and other surface waters does not exceed the limitations in section 403.813(1)(b), F.S.; 2. No structure is enclosed on more than three sides with walls and doors; 3. Structures are not used for residential habitation or commercial purposes, or storage of materials other than those associated with water dependent recreational use; and 4.- Any dock and associated structure shall be.the sole dock as measured along the shoreline for a minimum distance of 65 feet, unless the parcel of land or individual lot as platted is less than 65 feet in length along the shoreline, in which case there may be one exempt dock allowed per parcel -or -lot. 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 The SPGP V-RI instrument and all attachments may be found online through the Sourcebook, or at hgps:%/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:7AXB0 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-l-of-JAXBO'-P-DCs-€or-In-Water Noise-from-Pil"nd-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). Project No.: 56-372750,001-EE Project Name: Aggerwal -- Page 9 of 15 6, . Notifications to the Corps. For all authorizations under this SPGP V-Rl, including Self - Certifications, the. Permitteeshall provide the. following notifications to the Corps:. . - a. Commencement Notification..Within 10 days before the date of initiating-the.worlc . 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 farm. Within.60 days of completion of. the work" authorized by this permit, the Permittee shall complete -the "Self -Certification Statement of Compliance"form (A4achment32Tand submit it to the Corps. In the event that -the completed work. deviates in any manner from the authorized work, the Permittee shall describe the deviations between the work authorized by this permit and the work as .. constructed on the "Self-Cerfification Statement of Compliance" form. The" description of any deviations on the "Self -Certification Statement -of, Compliance" form does.not constituteapproval of.any deviations.by the Corps. . c. -Permit Transfer. When the structures or work, authorizedby 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 2)... d. Reporting Address. The Permitted shall submit all reports, notifications, documentation; and correspondence required by the general and special conditions of thispermit 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-EnfdmementAusamgnny.riiil" (not to exceed 10 NIB). The Permittee shall reference this permipnumber, SAJ- 2015-62575 on all submittals. 7_. The District Engineerxeserves the right to require that any request for authorization under this . SPGP V-R1 be evaluated as an IndividualPermit: Conformance with the terms andconditionsof 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 theFederal . 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 Dronerties bv.contractinQ a nrnfessinnal arohaenlnaief a"d rnntonfian kl,n F1-4,4.. Master Site rile at.850-245=6440:or'SiteFile@dos.state.fl.us. The Applicant/Permittee can also:: _ - research sites in the National' Register Information System (KRIS): Information can be found at lin: /www.cr;nvi.gov/ni/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 Project No.: 56-372750-001-EE Project Name: Aggerwal Page 10 of 15 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 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 ate identified; the remains will be treated in accordance with Section 872.05; Florida Statutes; all work in the vicinity shall-imYnediately 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-RLin 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 orwork herein authorized, or if, in the opinion of the Secretary of the Army or his authorized representative, said structure or workshallcause 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-R1 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 anew SPGP. If revocation occurs, all future applications for activities covered by the SPGP V-R1 will be evaluated by the Corps. 14. If the SPGP V-Rl 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-RI will remain in effect provided the activity is completed within 12 months of the date the SPGP V-R1 expired or was revoked. Special Conditions far 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- Project No.: 56-372750-001-EE Project Name: Aggerwal Page 11 of 15 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.): 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 areasusceptible 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: (hqp•//sero nmfs noaa goy/protected resources/section' 7/protected species_ educational_ signs/ index:htnil . 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.educatioml 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. Monofrlament 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-fatitily, 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.my.fwc.c6m. (2) (A2.3.2.) Be maintained in working order and'emptied frequently (according to http://mrmmvfwc: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.goveming the approach to North Atlantic right whales. (The FDEP or Designee will attach this document to their authorizations for a dock.uroiect (new construction- renair nr replacement) at a private residence located within- I1 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 29the 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.). Project No.: 56-372750-001-EE Project Name: Aggerwal Page 12 of 15 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.). 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 Comm ission.website: httu:/Imvfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/manaeed/sea-turtles/lighting/ (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 foi.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, Fla gler 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 5). (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 TurkeyCreek/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 71. 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 tidalfreshwater submerged.aquatic vegetation will be determined using the "Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Survey Guidelines" (Attachment 71 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) File -supported structures, IF aquatic vegetation is present (including seagrass, tidal freshwater submerged aquatic vegetation and emergent vegetation), THEN must comply with or provide a higher level of protection than, the protective criteria in the joint U.S.' Project No.: 56-372750-001-EE Project Name: Aggerwal Page 13 of 15 Army Corps of Engineers'1National-Marine Fisheries Service's "Construction Guidelines in Florida for Minor Piling=Supported Structures Constructed in or over Submerged.Aquatic Vegetation (SAV), MarshorMangrove 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 scagrass (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 earlief 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 underthe 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 restrictionsapply 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 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 Project No.: 56-372750-001-EE Project Name: Aggerwal Page 14 of 15 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 temunal platform is limited to a total area of 120 ftz. 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.). General Conditions for Federal Authorization for SPGP V-R1 1. The time limit for completing the work authorized ends on July 26, 2021. Project No.: 56-372750-001-EE Project Name: Aggerwal Page 15 of 15 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 anytime 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, orlocal 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 projector 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 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 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 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.