The Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Coastal Management Program (FCMP), announces the results of the Coastal Partnership Initiative (CPI) Evaluation Committee that met on December 13, 2007. All eligible CPI applications were reviewed by the evaluation committee using the information included in each application and according to the evaluation criteria listed in Rule 62S-4.007, Florida Administrative Code.  The following list includes the applications that received a final score of at least 50 points, and, pursuant to paragraph 62S-4.007(2)(d), F.A.C., these projects are eligible to be considered for FCMP funding. For FY 08-09, the available NOAA funds are adequate to include all six ranked CPI projects in the FCMP’s annual award application, submitted on April 10, 2008. The final decision whether or not to fund these projects is made by NOAA, in or around July, 2008.

Project/Applicant

Grassy Key Restoration/City of Marathon

Big Bend Maritime Center /Fla. Foresight Inc.

Fort Steinhatchee Pier/Taylor County

Carrabelle Wharf Improvements/City of Carrabelle

IRL Education & Community Stewardship/Marine Discovery Center

Conquistadors to Astronauts Paddling Trail/Volusia County

Any person whose substantial interests are affected may request a hearing pursuant to Section 120.569, Florida Statutes, within 21 days of publication of this notice. Failure to request a hearing within the applicable time period shall constitute a waiver of the right to a hearing. Questions regarding the CPI evaluation process should be directed to Susan Goggin at (850)245-2161 or by sending an email to Susan.Goggin@dep.state.fl.us.