The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) continually works with
local businesses to preserve and protect Florida’s environment. Working
together, DEP and businesses can preserve and protect Florida’s
environment for future generations. Listed below are programs that can
help businesses achieve their environmental goals.
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Clean
Marina Program
The Clean Marina Program is designed to bring awareness to marine
facilities and boaters regarding local, state and federal laws and rules
in Florida's waterways. Marinas and boatyards receive Clean Marina
designation status by demonstrating their continued commitment to
protecting Florida’s water and marine life.
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Florida Green Lodging
Program
The Florida Green Lodging Program was established in 2004 by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) with the intent of recognizing and rewarding environmentally conscientious lodging facilities in the state. Through this rapidly growing program DEP encourages the lodging industry to conserve and protect Florida’s natural resources. The Florida
Green Lodging Program is unique in that it covers an all-inclusive list of environmental initiatives that are specific to the Florida environment.
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Green Yards
Program
The Green Yards Program was developed by the Department of Environmental
Protection in cooperation with the Florida Auto Dismantlers and
Recyclers Association. The program encourages automotive recyclers to
use best management practices to help protect Florida’s environment.
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Official Notices
This site lists Official Notices from the Department of Environmental
Protection. Citizens can also search for archived notices.
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Permits
The Department of Environmental Protection issues many types of permits
including Air Resource Permits, Beaches Permits, Wetland Permits and
Permits for Single Family Docks. This site also gives information on
those permits under review.
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Pollution
Prevention (P2) Program
The Pollution Prevention (P2) Program’s mission is to identify areas
where industries can save money by eliminating or reducing pollution at
the source, before it becomes waste to be managed. The P2 Program offers
a range of services that are voluntary and non-regulatory designed to
assist manufacturers, commercial businesses, government, military
facilities, trade organizations or any organization in Florida to
identify pollution prevention projects or ways to reduce environmental
impact through the use of pollution prevention strategies.
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Rules
This site lists all of the Department of Environmental Protection’s
rules. Citizens can search for rules by program area or numerical order.
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Small Business Assistance Program
The Small Business Environmental Assistance Program was established by
Title V of the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990. The program provides
technical and regulatory assistance to small businesses ranging from
free and confidential consultations to referrals to other environmental
programs.