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Exhibit B 2023 CHAPTER 6613-2 WATERWAYS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 6613-2.001 Purpose 6613-2.002 Forms 66B-2.003 Definitions 6613-2.004 Policy 6613-2.005 Funds Allocation 6613-2.006 Application Process 66B-2.0061 Emergency Applications 6613-2.008 Project Eligibility 6613-2.009 Project Administration 6613-2.011 Reimbursement 6613-2.012 Accountability 6613-2.013 Acknowledgement 6613-2.014 Small -Scale Spoil Island Restoration and Enhancement Projects 6613-2.015 Small -Scale Derelict Vessel Removal Projects 6613-2.016 Waterways Cleanup Events 66B-2.001 Purpose. Recognizing the importance and benefits of inland navigation channels and waterways, as well as noting problems associated with the construction, continued maintenance and use of these waterways, the Florida Legislature created Section 374.976, F.S. This law authorizes and empowers each inland navigation district to undertake programs intended to alleviate the problems associated with its waterways. The purpose of this rule is to set forth the District's policy and procedures for the implementation of an assistance program under Section 374.976, F.S., for local governments, member counties and navigation related districts within the District. This program will be known hereafter as the Florida Inland Navigation District's Waterways Assistance Program. Rulemaking Authority 374.976(2) FS. Law Implemented 374.976(1) FS. History—New 12-17-90, Formerly 16T-2.001. 6613-2.002 Forms. All forms for the administration of this program are available from the District office located at 1314 Marcinski Road, Jupiter, Florida 33477. Rulemaking Authority 374.976(2) FS. Law Implemented 374.976(1) FS. History—New 12-17-90, Formerly 16T-1.002. 66B-2.003 Definitions. The basic terms utilized in this rule are defined as follows: (1) "APPLICANT" means an eligible governmental agency submitting an application through this program. (2) "APPLICATION" means a project proposal with the required documentation. (3) "AUTHORIZED SUBMISSION PERIOD" means the established period for submitting applications to the District. (4) "BEACH RENOURISHMENT" means the placement of sand on a beach for the nourishment, renourishment or restoration of a beach. (5) "BOARD" means the Board of Commissioners of the Florida Inland Navigation District. (6) "DISTRICT" means the Florida Inland Navigation District (FIND). (7) "ELIGIBLE GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY" means member counties, local governments and navigation related districts within the taxing boundaries of the District. (8) "ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITS" means those permits, proprietary authorizations, exemptions, or general permits for construction below mean high water line of a navigable waterway required and issued by or on behalf of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, and the South Florida or the St. Johns River Water Management Districts or their successors. (9) "EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR" means the Executive Director of the Florida Inland Navigation District.