FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 15, 2004
CONTACT: Russell Schweiss, (850) 245-2112

Secretary Castille Extends Regulatory Relief for Hurricane Recovery

--Authorization provides additional 60 days for restoration—

TALLAHASSEE- Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Colleen M. Castille today signed a Consolidated Emergency Final Order for Hurricanes Charley, Frances, Ivan and Jeanne. The Order extends the regulatory relief provided by previous Emergency Final Orders issued following each hurricane’s landfall.

The emergency authorization applies to governments, businesses and property owners across impacted counties, allowing rebuilding of damaged structures without prior Department notification.

Field authorizations are required to replace destroyed structures; alter mangroves; restore uplands, wetlands and submerged lands unless done by a local, regional or State government; and for other DEP-authorized activities not specified in the Order.

The Consolidated Emergency Final Order expires on January 15th.