HomeMy WebLinkAboutImage (2)Beach Cleaning Permit Conditions Within Brevard through Broward
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SPECIAL PERMIT CONDITIONS FIELD PERMIT NO. -96)30i-39--BV,
Pursuant to Rule 62B-33.005(11), F.A.C.
1. During the marine turtle nesting season (March 1 to October 31), mechanical beach cleaning activities shall be
confined to daylight hours (sunrise to sunset) and shall be limited to the average high tide mark line or debris line
and areas seaward thereof
2. During marine turtle nesting season (March 1 to October 31), the beach cleaning permittee is responsible for
ensuring that a daily marine turtle nest survey, protection, and monitoring program is conducted throughout the
permitted beach cleaning area. Such surveys and associated conservation measures shall be completed after sunrise
and prior to the commencement of any mechanical beach cleaning. The marine turtle survey, protection, and
monitoring program shall be conducted only by individuals possessing appropriate expertise in the protocol being
followed and a valid FAC. Rule 68F l Permit issued by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
(FWC). To identify those individuals available to conduct marine turtle nesting surveys within the permitted awn,
please contact the F WC's Bureau of Protected Species Management at (561) 575-5407.
3. In the event that mechanical beach cleaning occurs prior to completion of the marine turtle nest survey, protection,
and monitoring program, mechanical beach cleaning shall not occur on that beach until 65 days have passed or after
November 30, whichever is earlier. The permittee shall contact the Marine Turtle Permit Holder prior to reinitiating
mechanical beach cleaning in that area.
4. In the event that on -beach nest minions am lost for any reason, including vandalism or high water conditions, no
mechanical beech cleaning shall be conducted until the marine turde permit holder identifies the nest and restores
the markers. In the event that the nest cannot be relocated and may have been lost during high water conditions, the
permittee shall contact DEP staff to determine if mechanical beach cleaning can resume. All marine turtle
protection conditions shall remain in effect unless specifically waived in writing.
5. All nests left in�tu within tan (10) feet of the normal high tide lion and beach access sites shall be marked with a circle
of tape or string having a radius of at least ibree (3) feet, centered at the approximated location of the clutch. An
additional marker shall be placed at the base of the dune or seawall to ensue that future location of the nests will be
possible should the on -b ach markings be lost No mechanical cleaning equipment is allowed inside of this circle;
however, careful removal of material by hand is allowed All equipment operators should be briefed on the types of
marking utilized and should be able to easily contact the individual responsible for the nest survey to verify any
questionable areas
6. In order to avoid adverse impacts in the event that cleaning accidentally occurs over a nest, mechanical beach
cleaning equipment shall not penetrate more than two inches into the surface of the beach. Thin permit authorizes
the use of a vehicle with a maximum tire pressure of 10 p.s.i. and a rake or cleaning apparatus which limits
penetration into the surface of the beach to a maximum of two inches. Box blades and front or rear mounted blades
are not authorized for raking purposes. No other types of vehicles may be operated on the beach pursuant to this
permit. Mechanized beach cleaning shall be accomplished so that no no am formed on the beach
7. Burial or storage of any debris (biotic or abiotic) collected is probibited seaward of any frontal dime, vegetation line,
or armoring structure. Removal of accumulated debris from the beach must occur immediately after cleaning has
been performed
8. Operators of mechanical beach cleaning equipment shall avoid all native, salt toleram dune vegetation by a minimum
Of 10 fact.