EPC Wetlands Basis Of Review Rule Workshop Announced For March 31

From Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County:

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Register for March 31st 12:00 p.m. Workshop Session

Register for March 31st 6:30 p.m. Workshop Session

TAMPA, FL — On March 31, the Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) staff will conduct two identical public workshops regarding proposed rule revisions to Chapter V of the "Basis of Review for Authorization of Activities Pursuant to Chapter 1-11 - Wetlands" (BOR).

Chapter V deals with the Miscellaneous Activities in Wetlands (MAIW) permitting program. MAIWs are wetland permits for development which is of nominal consequence to the wetland and do not require a reasonable use analysis or mitigation.

All other chapters of the BOR are not subject to revision. The purpose of the proposed rule revision is to clarify existing MAIW permitting criteria regarding construction and non- construction related activities such as boardwalks, docks, rip rap, other shoreline activities, and whole lake treatment.

Workshop registration is free. The meeting will be conducted using the WebEx video conferencing platform. Registrants will have the option to join the live virtual session via video conferencing or phone. Please note that all Workshop sessions will be recorded. By registering and participating in the Workshop you consent to be recorded.

Should you have questions about registering for the workshop, send an email to epcinfo@epchc.org on or before March 30. Written comments may be sent to epcinfo@epchc.org by April 14 if you are unable to attend a session or have comments or concerns you wish to submit. The EPC anticipates holding an additional workshop in April. EPC Rules only become final after a public hearing conducted by the commission. No public hearing date is set yet.

This press release was produced by the Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County. The views expressed are the author's own.