DEP’s Division of State Lands provides oversight for more than 11 million acres of state lands, including lakes, rivers and islands. These lands cleanse and restore the waters we drink and the air we breathe, and provide a home to numerous rare and endangered species.

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) Division of State Lands is Florida’s lead agency for environmental management and stewardship, serving as staff to the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund (Governor and Cabinet). As such, the Division’s role goes far beyond just acquiring lands for protection. It provides oversight for the management of activities on more than 11 million acres of public lands including lakes, rivers and islands. These public lands help assure all Florida’s residents and visitors have the opportunity to truly appreciate Florida’s unique landscapes. more

• ARC Public Hearing and Council Meeting: August 13 & 14, 2009, 9am, DEP, 3900 Commonwealth Blvd, Tallahassee, FL Douglas Building, Conf Room A & B

• ARC Calendar and Agenda Items

Notice to All Lease Holders for Sovereignty Submerged Land

This notice is to inform you that there shall be a late fee assessment on any outstanding fees or charges, computed at 12% per annum and calculated on a daily basis, which are not paid within 30 days after the due date. This assessment is authorized pursuant to section 18-21.011(1)(b)11, Florida Administrative Code, and Paragraph 4 - LATE FEES ASSESSMENT of your sovereignty submerged land lease from the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund.

If you have any questions about your submerged land lease late fees, please contact the Recurring Revenue Section of the Department of Environment Protection, Division of State Lands at (850)245-2720.

18-21.011(1)(b)11, Florida Administrative Code- There shall be a late payment assessment for lease fees or other charges due under this rule which are not paid within 30 days after the due date. This assessment shall be computed at the rate of 12 percent per annum, calculated on a daily basis for every day the payment is late.