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ab • similar structures. The following temporary armoring structures will not be used unless approved in advance by the Department in writing: concrete -capped steel sheet piles with or without tie -backs or other reinforcement; concrete seawalls; rock revetments; concrete debris or rubble; or any structure that cannot be easily removed. Authorization of temporary armoring structures shall include an assessment of the threat to or a damage assessment of the eligible structures. (7) The County agrees that it will not employ a beach scraping option in any area designated as critically eroding by the Department, unless separate prior written authorization is granted by the Department. (8) All temporary armoring structures should be located as far landward as practicable to minimize excavation of the beach and frontal dune, impacts to existing native coastal vegetation, marine turtles and adjacent properties, and encroachment onto the beach, while providing protection to the eligible structure. In the event that the alignment proposed for a temporary armoring structure or other measures would be more than 15 feet seaward of the eligible structure or any distance seaward of the crest of the escarpment on the active beach, the County will coordinate with the Department concerning alignment through the Bureau of Beaches and Coastal Systems, who will coordinate with the Bureau of Protected Species Management or other state governmental unit hereafter designated in writing by the Department. (9) Authorization for emergency protection shall be limited to 30 days after the initial erosion event that resulted in the declaration of the emergency. The declaration of the emergency shall occur as soon as possible after the storm event or other circumstance which caused the emergency. If the permittee demonstrates that the emergency conditions still exist after the initial 30 day time period then the County may authorize a 30 -day extension. The County agrees to forward copies of all emergency permits issued and notify the Department pf any time extension granted. (10) The County will limit the time of construction in its permit to 30 days, with 30 days additional time available, pursuant to 62B -33.0051(5)(b), F.A.C. Once a local permit has been issued the Department will monitor construction progress and expedite review of any applicatioul ieceived. Failure to complete construction within sixty (60) days shall render the emergency declaration and any local permits for temporary measures issued under it invalid. (11) The County will condition any permit issued for armoring or other emergency protection to require that any temporary structure be removed within 60 days of installation, so long as such removal would not be detrimental to marine turtle nesting, unless a complete application for a permit seeking authorization to retain the temporary structure or to provide alternative protection has been provided to the Department pursuant to sections 161.053 and 161.085, Florida Statutes. Unless the permittee complies with the conditions of the County permit, upon expiration of the County permit after 30 days, or 60 days if extended, the structure or measure shall be deemed to be without benefit of a permit and subject to enforcement and immediate A-2