FDEP Deputy Secretary John Truitt testified before a U.S. House subcommittee on Sept. 16 in support of H.R. 9017, the Restore Florida Water Independence Act of 2026. The bill would resolve the Endangered Species Act issue that led federal courts to vacate EPA’s 2020 approval of Florida’s Clean Water Act Section 404 permitting program.
Florida’s long-running effort to assume Clean Water Act section 404 permitting authority suffered another major setback on March 27, when the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit upheld the lower court ruling vacating the program.
Florida has joined a 20-state coalition in submitting formal comments on EPA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ proposed update to the definition of WOTUS.
A new rule established in December by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency aims to clarify processes for states to assume permitting of dredge and fill activities in federally protected wetlands and waterways under the Clean Water Act Section 404(g).
After a recent court ruling, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is outsourcing Clean Water Act Section 404 permitting in Florida to SES Energy Services. This transition follows the state’s loss of permitting authority, with SES supporting Corps efforts across a variety of permit applications.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is outsourcing Florida’s 404 permitting to address overload and improve efficiency. This change allows private contractors to assist in evaluating permits related to discharges into wetlands and other waters, while maintaining environmental oversight.
Florida’s appeal regarding Section 404 jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act is expedited, with key briefs due by early 2025.
By STAFF REPORTS The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District on Friday posted a special public notice stating that it has begun accepting and processing applications for Clean Water
This week, Florida filed another action with the Court of Appeals to urge them to stay the lower court’s decision to vacate the Florida 404 Program, and a ruling was requested by May 21st.
The Florida DEP has appealed a federal court’s 404 ruling that revoked its authority to issue wetlands permits. If upheld, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will maintain control. This follows a contested 2020 EPA decision transferring 404 permitting authority to Florida.
The recent federal court decision has significantly altered the 404 permitting process in Florida, marking a pivotal shift in environmental and developmental regulations within the state. This ruling challenges existing practices and sets a new precedent for future permitting processes.
A recent court decision has brought a significant change to Florida’s wetlands permitting program, impacting how 404 permits are processed. Find out how this ruling affects environmental projects in Florida and the future of wetland protection.
FDEP Deputy Secretary John Truitt testified before a U.S. House subcommittee on Sept. 16 in support of H.R. 9017, the Restore Florida Water Independence Act of 2026. The bill would resolve the Endangered Species Act issue that led federal courts to vacate EPA’s 2020 approval of Florida’s Clean Water Act Section 404 permitting program.
Florida’s long-running effort to assume Clean Water Act section 404 permitting authority suffered another major setback on March 27, when the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit upheld the lower court ruling vacating the program.
Florida has joined a 20-state coalition in submitting formal comments on EPA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ proposed update to the definition of WOTUS.
A new rule established in December by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency aims to clarify processes for states to assume permitting of dredge and fill activities in federally protected wetlands and waterways under the Clean Water Act Section 404(g).
After a recent court ruling, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is outsourcing Clean Water Act Section 404 permitting in Florida to SES Energy Services. This transition follows the state’s loss of permitting authority, with SES supporting Corps efforts across a variety of permit applications.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is outsourcing Florida’s 404 permitting to address overload and improve efficiency. This change allows private contractors to assist in evaluating permits related to discharges into wetlands and other waters, while maintaining environmental oversight.
Florida’s appeal regarding Section 404 jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act is expedited, with key briefs due by early 2025.
By STAFF REPORTS The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District on Friday posted a special public notice stating that it has begun accepting and processing applications for Clean Water
This week, Florida filed another action with the Court of Appeals to urge them to stay the lower court’s decision to vacate the Florida 404 Program, and a ruling was requested by May 21st.
The Florida DEP has appealed a federal court’s 404 ruling that revoked its authority to issue wetlands permits. If upheld, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will maintain control. This follows a contested 2020 EPA decision transferring 404 permitting authority to Florida.
The recent federal court decision has significantly altered the 404 permitting process in Florida, marking a pivotal shift in environmental and developmental regulations within the state. This ruling challenges existing practices and sets a new precedent for future permitting processes.
A recent court decision has brought a significant change to Florida’s wetlands permitting program, impacting how 404 permits are processed. Find out how this ruling affects environmental projects in Florida and the future of wetland protection.
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