40D-1.607: Permit Processing Fee
40D-1.659: Forms and Instructions
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this rulemaking is to incorporate by reference a new Environmental Resource Permit (ERP) Modification Short Form application form to be used instead of a letter for applicants seeking certain minor modifications to ERPs. The effect will be to standardize the application process for certain minor ERP modifications. Additional amendments are made to Rule 40D-1.603, F.A.C., to replace the term “renewal” with the term “extension.”
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Environmental Resource Permitting.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 373.044, 373.113, 373.149, 373.171, 373.337 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 373.109, 373.116, 373.206, 373.207, 373.209, 373.216, 373.219, 373.229, 373.239, 373.306, 373.308, 373.309, 373.313, 373.323, 373.324, 373.413, 373.414, 373.416, 373.419, 373.421, 373.421(2) FS.
IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE WEEKLY.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Martha A. Moore, Senior Attorney, Office of General Counsel, 2379 Broad Street, Brooksville, FL 34604-6899, (352)796-7211, extension 4651
THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS:
40D-1.607 Permit Processing Fee.
A permit application processing fee is required and shall be paid to the District when certain applications are filed pursuant to District rules. These fees are assessed in order to defray the cost of evaluating, processing, advertising, mailing, compliance monitoring and inspection, required in connection with consideration of such applications. Fees are non-refundable in whole or part unless the activity for which an application is filed is determined by the District to qualify for a permit with a lower fee or not require a permit. Failure to pay the application fees established herein is grounds for the denial of an application or revocation of a permit. The District’s permit application processing fees are as follows:
(1) through (2) No change.
(3) The following types of applications are exempt from the fees identified in subsection (1):
(a) No change.
(b) LETTER PERMIT MODIFICATIONS USING MODIFICATION SHORT FORM: Applications for letter permit modifications using the Modification Short Form authorized pursuant to paragraph 40D-4.331(2)(b) or subsection 40D-40.331(2), F.A.C.
(c) through (f) No change.
(4) through (7) No change.
(8) The following types of applications are exempt from the fees identified in subsection (7):
(a) LETTER PERMIT MODIFICATIONS USING MODIFICATION SHORT FORM: Applications for letter permit modifications using the Modification Short Form authorized pursuant to paragraph 40D-2.331(2)(b), F.A.C.
(9) through (10) No change.
(11) Chapter 40D-40, F.A.C., general site conditions assessment permit:
(a) through (b) No change.
(c) Application for formal modification of an existing site conditions assessment permit by adjustment, expansion, transfer, extension renewal, or conversion to a Chapter 40D-4 or 40D-40, F.A.C., construction and operation permit:
1. For adjustment, expansion, transfer or extension renewal of contiguous project area and permitting of the same or additional site condition boundaries, one-half the basic fee applicable to a new application;
2. No change.
Specific Authority 373.044, 373.113, 373.149, 373.171 FS. Law Implemented 373.109, 373.421(2) FS. History–Readopted 10-5-74, Amended 12-31-74, 10-24-76, 7-21-77, Formerly 16J-0.111, Amended 10-1-88, 1-22-90, 12-27-90, 11-16-92, 1-11-93, 3-23-94, Formerly 40D-0.201, Amended 12-22-94, 10-19-95, 3-31-96, 7-23-96, 10-16-96, 10-26-00, 3-15-01, 9-26-02, 8-7-03, 6-5-05, 2-6-07, _________.
40D-1.659 Forms and Instructions.
The following forms and instructions have been approved by the Governing Board and are incorporated by reference into this chapter. Copies of these forms may be obtained from the District.
GROUND WATER
(1) through (25) No change.
SURFACE WATER
Application for Permit – Used for Docks or Piers and Bulkheads
(1) through (14) No change.
(15) ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE PERMIT MODIFICATION SHORT FORM, FORM NO. LEG-R.002.00 (______)
Specific Authority 373.044, 373.113, 373.149, 373.171, 373.337 FS. Law Implemented 373.116, 373.206, 373.207, 373.209, 373.216, 373.219, 373.229, 373.239, 373.306, 373.308, 373.309, 373.313, 373.323, 373.324, 373.413, 373.414, 373.416, 373.419, 373.421 FS. History–New 12-31-74, Amended 10-24-76, Formerly 16J-0.40, 40D-1.901, 40D-1.1.901, Amended 12-22-94, 5-10-95, 10-19-95, 5-26-96, 7-23-96, 2-16-99, 7-12-99, 7-15-99, 12-2-99, 5-31-00, 9-3-00, 10-26-00, 6-26-01, 11-4-01, 6-12-02, 8-25-02, 2-26-03, 9-14-03, 9-30-04, 2-1-05, 6-5-05, 10-19-05, 2-6-07, 2-26-07, 9-27-07, 1-11-07, 11-25-07,_________.