Date:  6/12/2024 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Introduction: On June 12, 2024, the Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) staff will conduct a public workshop regarding proposed rule revisions to the "Basis of Review for Authorization of Activities Pursuant to Chapter 1-11 - Wetlands" (BOR).

Location: Environmental Protection Commission, 3629 Queen Palm Drive, Tampa, FL 33619

On Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. the Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) staff will conduct public workshops regarding proposed rule revisions to the “Basis of Review for Authorization of Activities Pursuant to Chapter 1-11 – Wetlands” (BOR). Revisions are primarily proposed to Chapter V. Chapter V deals with the Miscellaneous Activities in Wetlands (MAIW) permitting program. MAIWs are wetland permits for development which are of nominal consequence to the wetland and do not require a reasonable use analysis or mitigation. The majority of the proposals clarify MAIW permitting criteria regarding shoreline stabilization and exemptions. Additional revisions may occur to clarify Chapter III of the BOR and other issues identified by staff or stakeholders during the rulemaking process in any section of the BOR. The proposed rule amendments are anticipated to be presented to the Commissioners for consideration in August. 

Should you have questions about registering for the workshop or would like a copy of the proposed rule revisions, please send an email to epcinfo@epchc.org on or before June 11, 2024.

Written comments may be submitted to epcinfo@epchc.org for consideration by July 15, 2024 if you are unable to attend a session or have comments or concerns you wish to submit.

VIEW PROPOSED WETLANDS RULE AMENDMENTS (5/29/2024)

EPC Rules only become final after a public hearing conducted by the Commission, which is anticipated to be held on August 15, 2024.