Florida Administrative Code

Rulemaking Authority 253.03(7) FS. Law Implemented 253.03(7), (12) FS. History-New 2-4-86, Formerly 16Q-15.013, Repealed 2-21-12.

Whenever used in this chapter or in the forms prescribed for use with this chapter, the words defined in Section 260.013, F.S., shall have the same meaning and the following terms (whether or not capitalized) shall have the meanings stated below unless the context clearly indicat…

The Department will follow the guidelines established by this rule to solicit, evaluate and select lands to be acquired for the Florida Greenways and Trails System. (1) Eligibility. Prior to submittal of an application, a sponsor must apply for and receive a "Certificate of Eligi…

Modification of approved greenways and trails projects shall be considered by the Department in accordance with the criteria and procedures established by this rule. (1) Changes Requiring Notice to OGT. Written notice of the following types of changes to approved Group A or Group…

(1) Eligible Projects. Public Conservation or Recreation Lands and Waterways within the state may be designated by the Department as components of the Florida Greenways and Trails System upon compliance with the requirements of this rule. (2) Initiation of Process. The designatio…

(1) Eligible Projects. Private lands and waterways within the state can be designated by the Department as components of the Florida Greenways and Trails System upon compliance with the requirements of this rule. To be eligible for designation as part of the statewide system, pri…

The terms used in this part are defined as follows: (1) "Cash" means money paid by a grantee to purchase goods and services from private and independent sources for accomplishment of a Recreational Trails Program project. In-kind service costs are not considered cash. (2) "Capita…

The following constitutes the general requirements for the eligibility for and administration of the program. (1) Distribution of Program Funds. The Department shall distribute RTP funds as reimbursement grants to applicants eligible under this rule. The Department's performance …

The Department shall approve applications for program grants in order of priority until all program funds are depleted under the following standards and criteria: (1) Eligible Applicants. All local governmental entities and state or federal agencies, federally or state recognized…

Pursuant to subsection 62S-2.072(7), F.A.C., a total point score shall be assigned to each eligible application after an evaluation according to the application criteria which follows: (1) Project Type. (a) Construction of new trails on federal, state, county or municipal lands w…

(1) Compliance and Assurances. Projects receiving federal funding must comply with the NEPA and Guidance standards for preconstruction, construction and post-completion compliance. The Grantee's compliance with the FDOT's PD&E constitutes compliance. The Department shall ensure t…

The following constitutes procedures for administration of program grants: (1) Project Agreement. Following FHWA approval of Department submitted applications, the Department and grantee shall enter into a project agreement which sets forth the responsibilities and duties of each…

The following constitute the general requirements for program compliance: (1) Site Dedication. Land owned by the grantee, or, in the case of a nonprofit grantee a governmental entity, which is developed or acquired with RTP funds, shall be dedicated for ninety-nine (99) years as …

Rulemaking Authority 260.016 FS. Law Implemented 253.7821, 260.016 FS. History-New 10-21-01, Amended 11-29-06, Repealed 12-7-15.

Rulemaking Authority 260.016 FS. Law Implemented 253.05, 253.7821, 260.016 FS. History-New 10-21-01, Amended 11-29-06, Repealed 12-7-15.

Rulemaking Authority 260.016 FS. Law Implemented 253.7821, 260.016 FS. History-New 10-21-01, Amended 7-30-03, 11-29-06, Repealed 12-7-15.

As used in this rule, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning, the following terms shall have the meaning indicated: (1) "Act" means the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, 16 U.S.C. Sections 1451 et seq. (2) "Applicant" means local governments of the 35 c…

(1) CPI Program Purpose. Eligible applicants may request financial assistance to implement projects to protect, enhance, and improve the management of natural, cultural, and historical coastal resources and to increase the sustainability, resiliency and preparedness of coastal co…

Rulemaking Authority 380.22(3) FS. Law Implemented 380.22 FS. History-New 8-11-03, Amended 9-11-05, Repealed 1-29-09.

Rulemaking Authority 120.569, 120.57, 380.22(3) FS. Law Implemented 120.569, 380.22 FS. History-New 10-15-81, Formerly 17-24.05, Amended 12-2-87, Formerly 17-24.050, Amended 11-22-93, 4-30-96, 6-10-01, Formerly 9M-1.005, Amended 8-11-03, 9-11-05, Repealed 1-29-09.

Rulemaking Authority 120.569, 120.57, 380.22(3) FS. Law Implemented 120.569, 380.22 FS. History-New 8-11-03, Amended 9-11-05, Repealed 1-29-09.

(1) Minimum Requirements. Applications must include the following in order to be reviewed by the evaluation committee: (a) A signed and complete Title Page; (b) A Location Map; (c) A Work Plan; and, (d) A Budget. (2) Applications that meet the minimum requirements listed in parag…

(1) The FCMP shall use the criteria and procedures established in this rule chapter to evaluate project applications and determine their eligibility to be included as part of Florida's official cooperative agreement application for federal assistance under the Act. The final deci…

As used in this rule, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning, the following terms shall have the meaning indicated: (1) "Act" means the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, 16 U.S.C. Sections 1451 et seq. (2) "Applicant" means state agencies, as identified…

(1) Period of Assistance. Funding is available only for project work initiated and completed during a 12-month period beginning July 1 and ending June 30, unless the FCMP grants a written extension for good cause. (2) Project Objectives. The FCMP shall use coastal management fund…

(1) The FCMP shall review applications in consultation with agencies having the appropriate expertise to evaluate the merits of the projects and provide technical comments and recommendations to the FCMP. The FCMP shall determine which projects will be included in the state's coo…

For purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall be defined to mean: (1) "Pollutant" in accordance with Section 376.031(7), F.S., is interpreted to mean "oil of any kind and in any form" and "derivatives thereof" to include, but not be limited to, crude petroleum or liquid…

(1) For approval as a discharge cleanup organization, an applicant shall apply to the department on a Form 62S-6.012(1), Application for Approval as a Discharge Cleanup Organization, dated 1-9-14, hereby adopted and incorporated by reference. The completed form can be either mail…

(1) The "person-in-charge" master of any vessel or the "person-in-charge" of any terminal facility that suffers a pollutant discharge which enters or threatens to enter waters of the state within the jurisdiction of the department shall, within one hour of discovery of the discha…

(1) An owner or operator of a terminal facility shall provide to the department, the information required pursuant to Section 376.065, F.S., for the issuance of a discharge prevention and response certificate. (2) The department shall inspect each terminal facility required to ha…

(1) An owner or operator of a terminal facility shall have a discharge contingency plan which is site specific for reporting discharges and detailing the methods, means and equipment to be used in the removal of such pollutants in the event of a discharge which enters or threaten…

(1) The additional cleanup equipment to be available to a terminal facility as required under Section 376.065(3), F.S., shall be as follows: (a) Twenty-five hundred feet of sorbent boom. (b) Two each 2,000 gallon per hour mechanical removal or skimming devices and two each 2,000 …

(1) "Area at risk due to sea level rise" is as defined in Section 380.0937(1)(a), F.S. (2) "Department" means the Department of Environmental Protection. (3) "Expected life" means the time when an element is supposed to function within its specified parameters; in other words, th…

(1) A state-financed constructor must conduct a SLIP study that meets the standards and criteria in Rule 62S-7.012, F.A.C., prior to construction of a potentially at-risk structure or infrastructure. A state-financed constructor may comply with this requirement by using the Depar…

A SLIP study required under Section 380.0937, F.S., shall meet the following standards and criteria, and the Department's web-based tool has been designed to meet these standards and criteria: (1) Show the amount of sea level rise expected over 50 years or the expected life of th…

The Department's intent in this rule is to inform and raise awareness with the state-financed constructor of the potential impacts of sea level rise and increased storm risk on potentially at-risk structures or infrastructure. Implementation of the findings of the SLIP studies is…

Failure to comply with the SLIP study requirements may result in compliance or enforcement action by the Department, including but not limited to: (1) Pursuit of injunctive relief to cease construction until the constructor comes into full compliance with the requirement; (2) Rec…

This rule chapter applies only to projects that have not yet commenced construction as of July 1, 2024 (i.e., the date the rule takes effect). This rule chapter does not apply retroactively to projects that commenced construction prior to the date the rule is effective Rulemaking…

(1) The purpose of Chapter 62S-8, F.A.C., is to establish project scoring criteria that, pursuant to Section 380.093, F.S., shall be used in the Department's evaluation and ranking of implementation project grant proposals submitted for inclusion in the Statewide Flooding and Sea…

(1) "Adaptation plan" means a plan that develops goals, priorities, strategies, and actions to best minimize impacts of flooding, sea level rise, or other threats and vulnerabilities, as applicable, and establishes a process to implement those actions. (2) "Community eligible for…

(1) All projects eligible for inclusion in the Statewide Flooding and Sea Level Rise Resilience Plan by meeting the requirements in Section 380.093(5), F.S., will be reviewed by the Department. Each eligible project will be allocated points based on the tiered structure outlined …

Rulemaking Authority 985.64, 985.66 FS. Law Implemented 985.66 FS. History-New 9-30-98, Repealed 10-26-15.

Rulemaking Authority 985.64, 985.66 FS. Law Implemented 985.66 FS. History-New 9-30-98, Repealed 10-26-15.

Rulemaking Authority 985.64, 985.66 FS. Law Implemented 985.66 FS. History-New 9-30-98, Repealed 10-26-15.

Rulemaking Authority 985.618(4), 985.622, 985.64 FS. Law Implemented 985.618(4), 985.622 FS. History-New 5-17-07, Repealed 7-16-20.

To establish the standards and requirements for the department's career-related programs, the following words shall have the meanings indicated: (1) Cooperative Agreement- Agreement signed locally and at the state level to define shared educational responsibilities with the Flori…

(1) All juvenile justice programs are required to incorporate a minimum of Type 1 career education programming. (2) Day treatment, prevention and nonsecure residential programs are required to provide Type 2 programming consistent with the age, type, and special needs of the yout…

Rulemaking Authority 985.618(4), 985.622, 985.64 FS. Law Implemented 985.618(4), 985.601(8) FS. History-New 5-17-07, Repealed 7-16-20.

Rulemaking Authority 985.618(4), 985.622, 985.64 FS. Law Implemented 985.618(4), 985.622 FS. History-New 5-17-07, Repealed 7-16-20.

(1) Programs will comply with responsibilities listed in the cooperative agreement with the school district the program resides in. (2) The department shall support student and staff scheduling and facility utilization to ensure participation in the educational and career-related…