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62-312.020 Definitions.
Rulemaking Authority 373.414(11)-(16), 373.4145, 403.805(1) FS. Law Implemented 373.414(11)-(16), 373.4145, 403.031, 403.061, 403.803,
403.911, 403.912 FS. History–New 12-10-84, Amended 8-30-88, 3-26-89, Formerly 17-12.020, Amended 11-16-92, Formerly 17-312.020,
Repealed 2-16-12.
62-312.030 Jurisdiction.
Rulemaking Authority 373.414(11)-(16), 373.4145, 403.805(1) FS. Law Implemented 373.414(11)-(16), 373.4145, 403.031, 403.061, 403.813,
403.817, 373.414 FS. History–New 12-10-84, Amended 3-26-89, Formerly 17-12.030, Amended 12-7-93, Formerly 17-312.030, Amended 8-7-95,
Repealed 2-16-12.
62-312.050 Exemptions.
Rulemaking Authority 373.414(11)-(16), 373.4145, 403.805(1) FS. Law Implemented 373.414(11)-(16), 373.4145, 403.031, 403.061, 403.161,
403.812, 403.813, 403.912, 403.913, 403.918 FS. History–New 12-10-84, Amended 11-11-85, 8-30-88, 3-26-89, Formerly 17-12.050, Amended 3-
12-90, 7-11-90, 4-12-92, Formerly 17-312.050, Repealed 2-16-12.
62-312.060 Procedures to Obtain a Permit.
Rulemaking Authority 373.414(11)-(16), 373.4145, 403.805(1) FS. Law Implemented 373.414(11)-(16), 373.4145, 403.061, 403.813, 403.912,
403.913, 403.919, 403.921, 403.922, 403.923, 403.927 FS. History–New 10-16-84, Amended 8-28-85, 1-3-89, 3-26-89, Formerly 17-12.060, 17-
312.060, Amended 8-16-98, Repealed 2-16-12.
62-312.065 Additional Requirements and Procedures for Concurrent Review of Related Applications.
Rulemaking Authority 373.414(11)-(16), 373.4145, 403.805(1) FS. Law Implemented 120.60, 161.041, 161.055, 253.03, 253.77, 258.42, 258.43,
373.414(11)-(16), 373.4145, 373.427, 373.4275, 403.061 FS. History–New 10-12-95, Repealed 2-16-12.
62-312.300 Intent.
Rulemaking Authority 373.414(11)-(16), 373.4145, 403.805(1) FS. Law Implemented 373.409, 373.413, 373.414(9), (11), (12)(a), (13), (14), (15),
(16), 373.4145, 373.416, 373.418, 403.061 FS. History–New 1-3-89, Formerly 17-12.300, 17-312.300, Amended 10-3-95, Repealed 2-16-12.
62-312.310 Definitions.
Rulemaking Authority 373.414(11)-(16), 373.4145, 403.805(1) FS. Law Implemented 373.414(11)-(16), 373.4145, 403.912, 403.913, 403.918 FS.
History–New 1-3-89, Formerly 17-12.310, 17-312.310, Repealed 2-16-12.
62-312.400 Intent.
(1) Part IV pertains to Outstanding Florida Waters, exclusive of all artificial water bodies, within Monroe County, as identified
in Rule 62-302.700, F.A.C., and is in addition to all other applicable Departmental rules relating to environmental resource permit or
grandfathered dredge and fill permit applications under Part IV of Chapter 373, F.S. Artificial water bodies shall be defined as any
water body created by dredging, or excavation, or by the filling in of its boundaries, including canals as defined in subsection 62-
312.020(3), F.A.C., and borrow pits or waters resulting from rock mining activities.
(2)(a) The Environmental Regulation Commission finds that the waters of the Florida Keys and other Outstanding Florida
Waters in Monroe County are an irreplaceable asset which require special protection.
(b) Further, the Florida Legislature in adopting Section 380.0552, F.S., recognized the value of the Florida Keys to the State as a
whole by designating the Keys an Area of Critical State Concern. This rule implements Section 403.061(34), F.S., and is intended to
provide the most stringent protection for the applicable waters allowable by law.
(3) Pursuant to Section 380.0552(7), F.S. (1986 Supp.), the specific criteria set forth in this section are intended to be consistent
with the Principles for Guiding Development as set forth in Chapter 28-29, F.A.C. (August 23, 1984), and with the principles set
forth in that statute. However, the criteria in this rule does not apply to all waters within the Florida Keys. These criteria do not apply
to artificial waterbodies within the Florida Keys, as described in subsection 62-312.400(1), F.A.C. In addition, the four foot water
depth restriction for piers which do not provide commercial marine supplies or services and which are designed to moor between
three and nine boats are not applicable within the Outstanding Florida Waters that are within the boundaries of the City of Key West
or within Everglades National Park or areas north of the Park within Monroe County. Docking facilities in those areas shall instead
be subject to the three foot depth restrictions specified in paragraph 62-312.420(2)(a), F.A.C. However, all other provisions of this
part are applicable in those areas.
Rulemaking Authority 373.414(11)-(16), 373.4145, 403.805(1) FS. Law Implemented 373.409, 373.413, 373.414(9), (11), (12)(a), (13), (14), (15),
(16), 373.4145, 373.416, 373.418, 403.061 FS. History–New 6-8-88, Amended 3-26-89, Formerly 17-12.400, 17-312.400, Amended 10-3-95.
62-312.450 Mitigation.
Notwithstanding any of the prohibitions contained in this rule, the Department shall consider mitigation pursuant to Section
373.414(1)(b), F.S., and applicable Department rules to determine whether the project may otherwise be permittable. In any
application for mitigation, the applicant shall demonstrate before issuance of any permit for the construction of the intended project
that the proposed mitigation will be effective. Mitigation shall not be permitted where it appears after due considerations that
construction of the intended project will cause irreplaceable damage to the site.
Rulemaking Authority 373.414(11)-(16), 373.4145, 403.805(1) FS. Law Implemented 373.409, 373.413, 373.414(9), (11), (12)(a), (13), (14), (15),
(16), 373.4145, 373.416, 373.418, 403.061 FS. History–New 6-8-88, Formerly 17-12.450, 17-312.450, Amended 10-3-95.
62-312.801 General Permit to U.S. Forest Service for Minor Works Within National Forests in Florida.
Rulemaking Authority 373.414(11)-(16), 373.4145, 403.805(1) FS. Law Implemented 253.123, 253.124, 373.414(11)-(16), 373.4145, 403.061,
403.087, 403.088, 403.813, 403.814, 403.817 FS. History–New 7-8-82, Formerly 17-4.55, 17-4.550, Amended 3-26-89, Formerly 17-12.801, 17-
312.801, Repealed 2-16-12.
62-312.805 General Permit for Headwalls and Culverts Associated with a Stormwater Discharge Facility.
Rulemaking Authority 373.414(11)-(16), 373.4145, 403.805(1) FS. Law Implemented 253.123, 253.124, 373.414(11)-(16), 373.4145, 403.061,
403.087, 403.088, 403.813, 403.814, 403.817 FS. History–New 7-8-82, Formerly 17-4.59, 17-4.590, 17-12.805, 17-312.805, Repealed 2-16-12.
62-312.806 General Permit to the Florida Department of Transportation for Minor Works Within FDOT Rights-of-Way
or Easements.
Rulemaking Authority 373.414(11)-(16), 373.4145, 403.805(1) FS. Law Implemented 373.414(11)-(16), 373.4145, 403.061, 403.087, 403.088,
403.813, 403.814, 403.817, 403.912, 403.913, 403.918-.921, 403.931 FS. History–New 4-26-84, Formerly 17-4.66, 17-4.660, Amended 1-1-89, 3-
26-89, Formerly 17-12.806, Amended 7-11-90, 1-29-91, Formerly 17-312.806, Repealed 2-16-12.
62-312.809 General Permit to the Florida Department of Transportation for Minor Bridge Construction.
Rulemaking Authority 373.414(11)-(16), 373.4145, 403.805(1) FS. Law Implemented 373.414(11)-(16), 373.4145, 403.061, 403.087, 403.088,
403.813, 403.814, 403.817, 403.912, 403.913, 403.918, 403.931 FS. History–New 7-11-90, Amended 1-29-91, Formerly 17-312.809, Repealed 2-
16-12.
62-312.814 General Permit to Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission, U.S. Forest Service, and County and
Municipal Governments for the Construction of Freshwater Fish Attractors.
Rulemaking Authority 373.414(11)-(16), 373.4145, 403.805(1) FS. Law Implemented 373.414(11)-(16), 373.4145, 403.061, 403.087, 403.088,
403.813, 403.814, 403.912, 403.913, 403.918, 403.919 FS. History–New 9-3-86, Formerly 17-4.790, 17-12.814, 17-312.814, Repealed 2-16-12.
62-312.815 General Permit for Ski Jumps and Slalom Courses.
Rulemaking Authority 373.414(11)-(16), 373.4145, 403.805(1) FS. Law Implemented 373.414(11)-(16), 373.4145, 403.061, 403.087, 403.088,
403.813, 403.814, 403.912, 403.913, 403.918, 403.919 FS. History–New 9-3-86, Amended 10-28-87, Formerly 17-4.800, 17-12.815, 17-312.815,
Repealed 2-16-12.
62-312.816 General Permit for the Construction or Maintenance of Culverted Driveway or Roadway Crossings and
Bridges of Artificial Waterways.
Rulemaking Authority 373.414(11)-(16), 373.4145, 403.805(1) FS. Law Implemented 373.414(11)-(16), 373.4145, 403.061, 403.087, 403.088,
403.814, 403.912, 403.913, 403.918, 403.919 FS. History–New 9-3-86, Formerly 17-4.810, Amended 3-26-89, Formerly 17-12.816, 17-312.816,
Repealed 2-16-12.
62-312.817 General Permit for the Construction of Aerial Pipeline Crossings of Certain Waters.
Rulemaking Authority 373.414(11)-(16), 373.4145, 403.805(1) FS. Law Implemented 373.414(11)-(16), 373.4145, 403.061, 403.087, 403.088,
403.814, 403.912, 403.913, 403.918, 403.919 FS. History–New 9-3-86, Formerly 17-4.820, 17-12.817, Amended 11-27-91, Formerly 17-312.817,
Repealed 2-16-12.
62-312.819 General Permit for the Limited Dredging of Sediment for Aquatic Plant Management Purposes.
Rulemaking Authority 373.414(11)-(16), 373.4145, 403.805(1) FS. Law Implemented 373.414(11)-(16), 373.4145, 403.061, 403.062, 403.087,
403.813, 403.814, 403.817, 403.912, 403.913 FS. History–New 12-17-90, Formerly 17-312.819, Repealed 2-16-12.
62-312.822 General Permit for the Construction and Maintenance of Electric Power Lines by Electric Utilities.
Rulemaking Authority 373.414(11)-(16), 373.4145, 403.805(1) FS. Law Implemented 373.414(11)-(16), 373.4145, 403.814 FS. History–New 1-19-
94, Formerly 17-312.822, Repealed 2-16-12.
62-312.823 General Permit for Floating Vessel Platforms and Floating Boat Lifts.
Rulemaking Authority 373.414(11)-(16), 373.4145, 403.805(1), 403.813(1), 403.814(1) FS. Law Implemented 253.04, 373.414(11)-(16), 373.4145,
403.061, 403.087, 403.813(1), 403.814(1) FS. History–New 8-4-05, Repealed 2-16-12.
62-312.824 General Permit to Municipalities to Pave Existing Municipally Owned and Maintained Roads, including the
Repair and Replacement of Bridges that are Part of the Roadway.
Rulemaking Authority 373.414(11)-(16), 373.4145, 403.805(1), 403.813(1)(t) FS. Law Implemented 373.414(11)-(16), 373.4145, 403.061, 403.087,
403.088, 403.813(1)(t), 403.814, 403.817, 403.912, 403.913, 403.918 - .921, 403.931 FS. History–New 3-15-07, Repealed 2-16-12.
62-312.825 General Permit to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for Environmental Restoration or Enhancement Activities.
Rulemaking Authority 373.026, 373.043, 373.044, 373.118, 373.406, 373.4145 FS. Law Implemented 373.026, 373.043, 373.046, 373.118,
373.403, 373.413, 373.4145, 373.416, 373.418, 373.419, 373.422, 373.423, 373.426 FS. History–New 12-5-06, Repealed 2-16-12.