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An Equal Opportun~y Employer Thomas $. Dabney, II Chair, Sarasota Watson L Haynes, II Vice Chair, Pinellas Janet D. Kovach Secretary, Hillsborough Maggie N. Dominguez Treasurer, Hillsborough Edward W. Chance Manatee Ronnie E. Duncan Pinellas Pamela L Fentress Highlands Ronald C. Johnson Polk Heidi B. McCree Hillsborough T. G. ~Jerry' Rice Pasco Judith C.' Whitehead Hemando David L Moore Executive Director Ge.e A. Heath Assistant ExecL(ive Director Willia", s. Bilenky General Counsel Protecting Your Water Resources Southwest Florida Water Management District -, -. -co rl~r1' -:. -- ~_ 2379 Broad Street, Brooksville, Florida 34604-6899 (352) 796-7211 or 1-800-423-1476 (FL only) SUNCOM 628-4150 TDD only 1-800-231-6103 (FL only) On the Internet at: WaterMatters.org .- Tampa Service Office 7601 Highway 301 North Tampa, Florida 33637-6759 (813) 985-7481 or 1-800-836-0797 (FL only) SUNCOM 578-2070 Bartow Service Office 170 Century Boulevard Bartow. Rorida 33830-7700 (863) 534-1448 or 1-800-492-7862 (Fl only) SUNCOM 572-6200 Sarasota Service Office 6750 Fruitville Road Sarasota, Rorida 34240-9711 (941) 377-3722 or 1-800-320-3503 (Fl only) SUNCOM 531-6900 Lecanto Service Office 3600 West Sovereign Path Suite 226 Lecanto, Rorida 34461-8070 (352) 527-8131 SUNCOM 667-3271 NOTICING PACKET PUBLICATION INFORMATION PLEASE SEE THE REVERSE SIDE OF THIS NOTICE FOR A LIST OF FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ) The District's action regarding the issuance or denial of a permit or qualification for an exemption only becomes closed to future legal challenges from members of the public ("third parties"), if 1.) "third parties" have been properly notified of the District's action regarding the permit or exemption, and 2.) no "third party" objects to the District's action within a specific period of time following the notification. Notification of "third parties" is provided through publication of certain information in a newspaper of general circulation in the county or counties where the proposed activities are to occur. Publication of notice informs "third parties" of their right to challenge the District's action. If proper notice is provided by publication, "third parties" have a 21-day time limit in which to file a petition opposing the District's action. A shorter 14~day time limit applies to District action regarding Environmental Resource Permits linked with an authorization to use Sovereign Submerged Lands. However, if no notice to "third parties" is published, there is no time limit to a party's right to challenge the District's action. The District has not published a notice to "third parties" that it has taken or intends to take final action on your application. If you want to ensure that the period of time in which a petition opposing the District's action regarding your application is limited to the time frames stated above, you may publish, at your own expense, a notice in a newspaper of general circulation. A copy of the Notice of Agency Action the District uses for publication and guidelines for publishing are included in this packet. Guidelines for Publishing a Notice of Agency Action 1. Prepare a notice for publication in the newspaper. The District's Notice of Agency Action, included with this packet, contains all of the information that is required for proper noticing. However, you are responsible for ensuring that the form and the content of your notice comply with the applicable statutory provisions. 2. Your notice must be published in accordance with Chapter 50, Florida Statutes. A copy of the statute is enclosed. 3. Select a newspaper that is appropriate considering the location of the activities proposed in your application, and contact the newspaper for further information regarding their procedures for publishing. 4. You only need to publish the notice for one day. 5. Obtain an "affidavit of publication" from the newspaper after your notice is published. 6. Immediately upon receipt send the ORIGINAL affidavit to the District at the address below, for the file of record. Retain a copy of the affidavit for your records. Southwest Florida Water Management District Records and Data Supervisor 2379 Broad Street Brooksville, Florida 34604-6899 Note: If you are advertising a notice of the District's proposed action, and the District's final action is different, publication of an additional notice may be necessary to prevent future legal challenges. If you need additional assistance, you may contact Myra Ford at ext. 4338, at the Brooksville number listed above. (Your question may be on the FAQ list). 42_00-039 (Rev_ 09/01)