Disclaimer
The following information describes regulatory procedures for siting marine and hydrokinetic (MHK) projects in Florida state waters, which generally include the seabed, submerged lands, and waters extending three nautical miles seaward from shore on Florida's Atlantic coast and three marine leagues from shore on Florida's Gulf coast. For a description of the Scope, Organization and Commonly Used Terms, please refer to the Introduction.
Like most energy facilities, marine and hydrokinetic projects are developed in phases. Site assessment is the first step, and once a site is selected the authorization (i.e., permitting and licensing) process begin. To learn more, please refer to Fundamentals of the Regulatory Framework, which explains the General Authorization Process, Consultation, and Background on Federal Jurisdiction of Hydrokinetics.
Florida’s Hydrokinetic Resources: Ocean Currents
Overview of Florida Agencies & Authorizations
Florida Roadmaps
Florida Environmental Resource Permit & Sovereign Submerged Lands Lease
Florida Coastal Zone Management Act Federal Consistency Determination
Florida Clean Water Act § 401 Water Quality Certification
Florida Endangered Species Revew
Florida State Fisheries Recommendations
Other Relevant Authorities in Florida
List of Florida Acronyms
Summary Table of Florida Authorizations
Florida Agency Contact Information
Return to Siting Handbook: Navigating the Regulatory Framework
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Last modified at 4/19/2010 1:56 PM by Anna Hofford
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