Beach Management Working Group
Proviso
language in the Fiscal Year 2008-09 General Appropriations Act, Specific
Appropriation 1748, called for the creation of a working group (Working
Group) to review the effectiveness of Florida’s beach management
program, pursuant to Chapter 161, Florida Statutes. The Working Group
was appointed by DEP Secretary Michael W. Sole to carefully examine the
current planning, permitting, monitoring and mitigation processes used
by the DEP. The Working Group has made recommendations for statutory
changes to be considered by the Legislature, and administrative rule and
process changes to be considered by the DEP. To read the final report
please use the following link:
Beach Management
Working Group’s Final Report
(pdf 274KB)(Opens in New Window)
Strategic Beach Management Plan
The Bureau of Beaches and Coastal Systems has completed the update of
the Strategic Beach Management Plan. The plan addresses
strategies to manage the critically eroded beaches of the state. The
plan divides the state into the Panhandle, Big Bend, Southwest,
Northeast Atlantic, Central Atlantic, Southeast Atlantic, and the
Keys regions. The plan can be reviewed by clicking on the following
link:
Chapter 62B-56, SAND-FILLED
GEOTEXTILE DUNE CORES (Permits and Maintenance) Florida Administrative
Code, (F.A.C.) Rulemaking:
The Department of Environmental Protection has
initiated rulemaking for proposed new Chapter 62B-56, Florida
Administrative Code (F.A.C.). This Chapter implements the amendments to
Section 161.085 of the Florida Statutes, covering all sand-filled
geotextile containers used to protect upland structures. It includes
requirements and procedures for issuance, denial, transfer,
modification, suspension, and revocation of Construction and Maintenance
Permits for sand-filled geotextile containers used as the core of a
reconstructed dune. It also includes criteria and financial assurance
requirements for the removal of such structures.
A "Notice of Proposed Rulemaking" was published in the Florida
Administrative Weekly (FAW) on April 25, 2008, Volume 34, Number 17 ,
Section II. This notice can be reviewed by clicking on the following
link:
Chapter 62B-33, Bureau of
Beaches and Coastal Systems - Rules and Procedures for Coastal
Construction and Excavation (Permits for Construction Seaward of the
Coastal Construction Control Line and Fifty-Foot Setback) Rulemaking
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In addition, conforming changes will simultaneously be made to
Chapter 62B-33, F.A.C. to clarify that all geotextile containers as
the core of a reconstructed dune shall be governed by the new
Chapter 62B-56, F.A.C. This notice can be reviewed by clicking on
the following link:
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FAW Notice of
Rulemaking 62B-33.pdf (Opens in New Window)
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Draft
Amendments for Chapter 62B-33.pdf (Opens in New Window)
HEARING DATE
CHANGE:
A Notice of Rulemaking for proposed new rule
62B-56, F.A.C., and amendments to Chapter 62B-33, F.A.C., was published
in the FAW on April 25, 2008, Volume 34, Number 17. The notice provided
a hearing date. The date of the hearing has been changed. The current
date is as follows:
DATE AND TIME: May 28,
2008, 9:00 a.m.
PLACE: Bureau of
Beaches and Coastal Systems, Building B, Room 309 (Training Room), 5050
West Tennessee Street, Tallahassee, FL.
For additional information please contact:
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Beaches and Coastal Systems, M.S. #300
Attn: Rosaline Beckham, Environmental Specialist III
3900 Commonwealth Blvd., MS 300
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000,
(850)488-7815
or email:
rosaline.beckham@dep.state.fl.us
FRANKLIN COUNTY COASTAL CONSTRUCTION CONTROL LINE
REESTABLISHMENT INFORMATION:
Chapter
62B-26.014, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.) provides the legal
description of the Coastal Construction Control Line (CCCL) in Franklin
County, and became effective April 30, 1984.
As a
direct result of the severe hurricane activity during the 2004 and 2005
seasons the Florida Department of Community Affairs’ Coastal High Hazard
Study Committee’s report, dated February 1, 2006, recommended that the
Department of Environmental Protection (Department) restudy the CCCL’s
along identified portions of the Florida Panhandle and reestablish the
line(s) as necessary in order to protect life, property, and the beach
and dune system.
A priority
was placed on CCCL’s based on the degree of anticipated change of the
line and the degree of development potential within the area that may be
added seaward of the reestablished line. This report can be reviewed by
clicking on the following link:
A comprehensive engineering study has been
completed in Franklin County that resulted in a recommendation for the
relocation of the CCCL for Dog Island. This report can be reviewed by
clicking on the following link:
RULE DEVELOPMENT:
As
mentioned above the CCCL for Franklin County is adopted by rule, Chapter
62B-26.014, F.A.C., and is entitled “Description of the Franklin County
Coastal Construction Control Line.” The Department has initiated rule
development to made proposed amendment to this rule. The Notice of
Proposed Rule Development was published in the Florida Administrative
Weekly (FAW) on July 27, 2007. This notice can be reviewed by clicking
on the following link:
RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP: A rule development
workshop was held on August 21, 2007, 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., in the
City Meeting Room,
1621 W. Hwy. 98, Carrabelle, FL.
The Power Point presentation given during the
workshop can be reviewed by clicking on the following
link:
For additional information please contact:
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Beaches and Coastal Systems, M.S. #300
Attn: Rosaline Beckham, Environmental Specialist
3900 Commonwealth Blvd., MS 300
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000,
Or you may e-mail to:
rosaline.beckham@dep.state.fl.us
BBCS COASTAL ARMORING
POLICY and GUIDELINES
BBCS Guidelines for Emergency Temporary Coastal Armoring Seaward of the CCCL
for Florida Coastal Governments
This document is available from the links below:
GULF COUNTY COASTAL CONSTRUCTION CONTROL LINE
REESTABLISHMENT INFORMATION:
Chapter 62B-26.016, Florida
Administrative Code (F.A.C.) provides the legal description of the
Coastal Construction Control Line (CCCL) in Gulf County, and became
effective February 25, 1986. As a direct result of the severe hurricane
activity during the 2004 and 2005 seasons the Florida Department of
Community Affairs’ Coastal High Hazard Study Committee’s report, dated
February 1, 2006, recommended that the Department of Environmental
Protection (DEP) restudy the CCCL’s along identified portions of the
Florida Panhandle and reestablish the line(s) as necessary in order to
protect life, property, and the beach and dune system. A priority was
placed on CCCL’s based on the degree of anticipated change of the line
and the degree of development potential within the area that may be
added seaward of the reestablished line. This report can be reviewed by
clicking on the following link:
A comprehensive engineering study has been completed in
Gulf County that resulted in a recommendation for the relocation of
the CCCL for portions of the St. Joseph Peninsula. This report can
be reviewed by clicking on the following link:
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Maps (Opens in new window)
RULE DEVELOPMENT: As mentioned above the coastal
construction control line is adopted by rule and is entitled
Chapter 62B-26.016, F.A.C., Description of the Gulf County
Coastal Construction Control Line. The DEP has initiated
rule development to made proposed amendment to this rule.
The Notice of Proposed Rule Development was published in the
Florida Administrative Weekly (FAW) on February 9, 2007.
This notice can be reviewed by clicking on the following
link:
RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP: A rule development
workshop was held on March 8, 2007, at the Robert M.
Moore Administrative Building, Gulf County Courthouse
Complex, County Commission Meeting Rm., 1000 Cecil G.
Costin, Sr. Blvd., Port St. Joe, FL.
The Power Point presentation given during the
workshop can be reviewed by clicking on the following
link:
Workshop Power Point Presentation (zip file)
STATEMENT OF ECONOMIC REGULATORY COST: As a part
of the rule amendment process a Statement of Economic
Regulatory Cost (SERC) is conducted and will be made
available upon completion.
RULEMAKING: Once the SERC has been completed the
DEP will continue the rulemaking process by publishing a
“Notice of Proposed Rulemaking” in the FAW. This notice
will include the date, time and location of the rule
adoption hearing.
Any material pertinent to the issues under consideration
submitted within 21 days after the Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking is published or submitted at the public
hearing will be considered by the Department and made
part of the record of the rulemaking proceedings.
Please send comments or Questions to:
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Beaches and Coastal Systems, M.S. #300
Attn: Rosaline Beckham, Environmental Specialist
3900 Commonwealth Blvd., MS 300
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000,
(850) 488-7815
Or you may e-mail to:
rosaline.beckham@dep.state.fl.us
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