sible. The Department of Natural Resources has the responsibility for the 

 rules' administration. 



Environmental Land and Water Management Act, Florida Statute 380 



The purpose of this act is to develop management strategies and policies 

 to protect natural resources, the environment, and the water quality of the 

 State. This is accomplished through designation of "Areas of Critical State 

 Concern" by the Administration Commission if the areas are deemed to have sig- 

 nificant environmental, historical, or archaeological resources of statewide 

 importance. The three currently designated critical areas are the Green 

 Swamp, the Big Cypress Swamp and the Florida Keys. 



The second component of this statute defines the Development of Regional 

 Impacts (DRI). A DRI is any development that because of its character, magni- 

 tude or location, would have a substantial effect on the health, safety, or 

 welfare of citizens of more than one county. A number of DRI's have dealt 

 with large-scale residential, commercial, and transportation related activi- 

 ties, and have required high levels of review and scrutiny from Regional Plan- 

 ning Councils and the Department of Community Affairs. DRI permits, which may 

 include energy facilities, industrial plants, mining operations, petroleum 

 storage facilities, or port facilities, involves integrated State and local 

 review of environmental and socioeconomic factors. 



Beaches and Shores Prevention Act, Florida Statue 151 (1975) 



This act provides for a 50-ft construction setback line from the mean 

 highwater line to be established on a county-by-county basis throughout the 

 coastal areas of Florida and prohibits construction seaward of that line with- 

 out a waiver or a variance. The statute requires permits for any coastal con- 

 struction or reconstruction. The Division of Marine Resources enforces and 

 coordinates provisions of this law. 



Florida Statute 403.11 and 403.4152 (1975) 



Legislation in Part I of Chapter 402 declares that the pollution of air 

 and water in the State constitutes a menace to public health and welfare and 

 is harmful to fish and othe aquatic life and detrimental to domestic, agricul- 

 tural, industrial, recreational, and other beneficial uses of air and water. 

 The public policy of the State is to conserve the air and waters of the State 

 and to protect the propagation of wildlife, fish, and other aquatic life. 



Statute 403.062 states that the department has general control and 

 supervision of underground waters, lakes, rivers, streams, canals, ditches, 

 and coastal waters inasmuch as their pollution may affect public health or 

 interests. Section 403.088 states that permits are required for stationary 

 installations that are expected to be sources of air or water pollution. The 

 discharge of any waste into the waters of the State is proliibited without 

 authorization, and water quality standards will be enforced. Section 403.061 

 grants to the DNR the authority to enforce these provisions, and Section 

 403.085 states that permits are required for ocean outfalls. Secondary treat- 

 ment or other treatment may be required as necessary before the permit will be 

 granted. 



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