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measures initiated under THE COUNTY's emergency authorization, as long as THE COUNTY abides by all conditions set forth in its ITP; and WHEREAS, localauthorization for emergency shoreline protection is but an initial step in providing for the longer-term protection of eligible structures from unanticipated and acute erosion caused by major coastal storms; and WHEREAS, it is desirable for THE COUNTY and affected property owners to receive federal authorization for takes over the life of a shoreline protection project initiated under an emergency permit. NOW THEREFORE, the parties hereto commit to formalize the permitting relationship between THE COUNTY and THE DEPARTMENT, through THIS AGREEMENT, and agree to abide by the following conditions• 1. THE DEPARTMENT acknowledges that pursuant to THIS AGREEMENT, all federally -approved measures for marme turtle protection contamed in THE COUNTY s HCP shall preempt and supersede those required by THE DEPARTMENT as set forth m 62B-33.0051, FAC. 2. Property owners authorized by THE COUNTY to implement emergency shoreline protection measures shall be held harmless by THE DEPARTMENT for the take of marine turtles as a result of their shoreline protection activities, as long as all conditions of the emergency permit issued by THE COUNTY are abided by. 3. THE COUNTY shall issue permits for emergency shoreline protection for structures in accordancewith the "Rules & Regulations" set forth in Attachment A. THIS AGREEMENT shall serve as THE Department's written determination that said Rules & Regulations comply with state law, with the exception of provisions for marine turtle protection contained in Chapter 62B-33.0051, FAC. 4. THE COUNTY shall implement appropriate measures to minimise and mitigate impacts to marine turtles associated with emergency shoreline protection activities as set forth in its HCP. Furthermore, THE COUNTY shall abide by all conditions contained or referenced in its Section 10 ITP issued by the USFWS. 5. THE COUNTY shall notify THE DEPARTMENT in writing by the most expeditious means available when it has declared an emergency pursuant to criteria and conditions set forth in Attachment A. Notification of an emergency shall include documentation from the County Commission authorizing the declaration of emergency and shall provide the date and details of the storm event that created the emergency. 6. Upon determination that a structure is eligible for an emergency permit, THE COUNTY shall notify THE DEPARTMENT. in writing within 3 working days. This notification shall provide the location of the affected property, characterize the 2