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The Bureau of Beaches and Coastal Systems, under the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, is responsible for administering the State's beach management program to protect and restore the state's beaches and coastal systems and has five sections, which share in the implementation of the program:

 
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PUBLIC NOTICES:

Effective July 1, 2009, The Bureau will give notice of public meetings, hearings and workshops by publication in both the Florida Administrative Weekly and on the it's Web site, not less than seven days before the event. At this time there are no new notices to post for the Bureau.

 

 

Beach Management Working Group

Proviso language in the Fiscal Year 2008-09 General Appropriations Act, Specific Appropriation 1748, called for the creation of a working group (Working Group) to review the effectiveness of Florida’s beach management program, pursuant to Chapter 161, Florida Statutes.  The Working Group was appointed by DEP Secretary Michael W. Sole to carefully examine the current planning, permitting, monitoring and mitigation processes used by the DEP.  The Working Group has made recommendations for statutory changes to be considered by the Legislature, and administrative rule and process changes to be considered by the DEP.  To read the final report please use the following link: 

Beach Management Working Group’s Final Report (pdf 274KB)(Opens in New Window)

 

 Chapter 62B-56, SAND-FILLED GEOTEXTILE DUNE CORES (Permits and Maintenance) Florida Administrative Code.    Effective Date: June 22, 2009       »    Link to Rule

 

For additional information please contact:
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Beaches and Coastal Systems, M.S. #300
Attn: Rosaline Beckham, Environmental Specialist III
3900 Commonwealth Blvd., MS 300
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000,
(850)488-7815
or email:
rosaline.beckham@dep.state.fl.us

 

WALTON COUNTY COASTAL CONSTRUCTION CONTROL LINE REESTABLISHMENT INFORMATION:

Chapter 62B-26.001, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.) provides the legal description of the Coastal Construction Control Line (CCCL) in Walton County, and became effective December 29, 1982.

As a direct result of the severe hurricane activity during the 2004 and 2005 seasons the Florida Department of Community Affairs’ Coastal High Hazard Study Committee’s report, dated February 1, 2006, recommended that the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) restudy the CCCL’s along identified portions of the Florida Panhandle and reestablish the line(s) as necessary in order to protect life, property, and the beach and dune system.

A priority was placed on CCCL’s based on the degree of anticipated change of the line and the degree of development potential within the area that may be added seaward of the reestablished line. This report can be reviewed by clicking on the following link:

A comprehensive engineering study has been completed in Walton County that resulted in a recommendation for the relocation of the CCCL. The reports can be reviewed by clicking on the following links:

RULEMAKING:  As mentioned above the CCCL for Walton County is adopted by rule, Chapter 62B-26.001, F.A.C., and is entitled “Description of the Walton County Coastal Construction Control Line.” A "Notice of Proposed Rulemaking" was published in the Florida Administrative Weekly on May 1, 2009, Volume 35, Number 17. The notice includes the date, time and place for the hearing and is provided below. This notice can be reviewed by clicking on the following link:

FAW Notice of Rulemaking & Hearing

RULEMAKING HEARING: A hearing for amendments to 62B-26.001, F.A.C., was held on June 2, 2009, 6:00 p.m. (CDT), at the South Walton Annex in the Board Room, 31 Coastal Centre Blvd., Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. The record of this hearing will remain open for 28 days, until July 1, 2009, to receive additional comments.

 

RULE DEVELOPMENT and WORKSHOP: Preceding rulemaking the Department initiated rule development. Proposed amendment to this rule were noticed in the Florida Administrative Weekly on February 13, 2009. The notice included the date, time and place for a workshop that was held in Walton County and is provided below. This notice can be reviewed by clicking on the following link:

FAW Notice of Rule Development & Workshop

RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP: A workshop for amendments to 62B-26.001, F.A.C., was held on March 3, 2009, 6:00 p.m. (CDT) at the South Walton Annex, 31 Coastal Centre., Santa Rosa Beach, FL.

 

AERIAL MAPS: Copies of the aerials showing the proposed line are still on display during regular office hours at the following location: South Walton Annex, Division of Planning and Development, 31 Coastal Centre Blvd., Santa Rosa Beach.

 

For additional information please contact:
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Beaches and Coastal Systems, M.S. #300
Attn: Rosaline Beckham, Environmental Specialist
3900 Commonwealth Blvd., MS 300
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000,
Or you may e-mail to: rosaline.beckham@dep.state.fl.us

 

 BBCS Guidelines for Emergency Temporary Coastal Armoring Seaward of the CCCL for Florida Coastal Governments 

This document is available from the links below:

 GULF COUNTY COASTAL CONSTRUCTION CONTROL LINE REESTABLISHMENT INFORMATION:

Chapter 62B-26.016, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.) provides the legal description of the Coastal Construction Control Line (CCCL) in Gulf County, and became effective February 25, 1986. As a direct result of the severe hurricane activity during the 2004 and 2005 seasons the Florida Department of Community Affairs’ Coastal High Hazard Study Committee’s report, dated February 1, 2006, recommended that the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) restudy the CCCL’s along identified portions of the Florida Panhandle and reestablish the line(s) as necessary in order to protect life, property, and the beach and dune system. A priority was placed on CCCL’s based on the degree of anticipated change of the line and the degree of development potential within the area that may be added seaward of the reestablished line. This report can be reviewed by clicking on the following link:

 

A comprehensive engineering study has been completed in Gulf County that resulted in a recommendation for the relocation of the CCCL for portions of the St. Joseph Peninsula. The reports can be reviewed by clicking on the following links:

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RULE DEVELOPMENT: As mentioned above the coastal construction control line is adopted by rule and is entitled Chapter 62B-26.016, F.A.C., Description of the Gulf County Coastal Construction Control Line. The DEP has initiated rule development to made proposed amendment to this rule. The Notice of Proposed Rule Development was published in the Florida Administrative Weekly (FAW) on February 9, 2007. This notice can be reviewed by clicking on the following link:

RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP: A rule development workshop was held on March 8, 2007, at the Robert M. Moore Administrative Building, Gulf County Courthouse Complex, County Commission Meeting Rm., 1000 Cecil G. Costin, Sr. Blvd., Port St. Joe, FL.

The Power Point presentation given during the workshop can be reviewed by clicking on the following link:

Workshop Power Point Presentation
(zip file)


STATEMENT OF ECONOMIC REGULATORY COST:
As a part of the rule amendment process a Statement of Economic Regulatory Cost (SERC) is conducted and will be made available upon completion.

RULEMAKING: Once the SERC has been completed the DEP will continue the rulemaking process by publishing a “Notice of Proposed Rulemaking” in the FAW. This notice will include the date, time and location of the rule adoption hearing.
Any material pertinent to the issues under consideration submitted within 21 days after the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking is published or submitted at the public hearing will be considered by the Department and made part of the record of the rulemaking proceedings.
Please send comments or Questions to:
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Beaches and Coastal Systems, M.S. #300
Attn: Rosaline Beckham, Environmental Specialist
3900 Commonwealth Blvd., MS 300
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000,
(850) 488-7815

Or you may e-mail to: rosaline.beckham@dep.state.fl.us

   

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