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Summer 2013
IN THIS ISSUE
d&G Lawyer News
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Q & A – Environmental Resource Permits
Q: What is an ERP?
A: It is an Environmental Resource Permit and it is required before beginning any land use or construction activity that could affect wetlands, alter surface water flows or contribute to water pollution.
Q: Who needs an ERP?
A: Anyone who is planning to alter the land surface in Florida and is not specifically exempt from regulation by statute or rule may need an ERP. An ERP covers activities such as dredging and filling in wetlands, constructing flood protection facilities, providing stormwater containment and treatment, site grading, building dams or reservoirs and other activities affecting state waters.
Q: Which activities are exempt from the ERP regulations?
A: Examples of activities specifically exempt from ERP regulations are construction of an individual single-family residence, duplex, triplex or quadruplex, when such “stand-alone” work is not associated with a larger plan of development or sale and is located entirely in uplands, and most routine, customary agricultural and silvicultural activities.
Q: What does the SWERP Rule do?
A: It includes state-wide changes to rule locations and structure, permit types & thresholds, conceptual approvals, fee categories, and state-wide forms, and provides for new & amended exemptions and noticed general permits.
Q: Where can I get additional information on the new SWERP rules?
A: By contacting de la Parte & Gilbert, P.A. (email to info@dgfirm.com or call (813) 229-2775) or by visiting the Florida Department of Environmental Protection website @ http://www.dep.state.fl.us/water/wetlands/swerp/index.htm.
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