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A TRUE COPY
<br />CERTIFICATION ON LAST PAGE
<br />RYAN L. BUTLER, CLERK
<br />east of the water control structures, all navigable natural rivers, bays, creeks or lagoons intersected by said waterways and
<br />all navigable natural creeks, rivers, bays or lagoons entering or extending from said waterways.
<br />(29) "WATERWAY RELATED ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION" means an interdisciplinary holistic process
<br />by which the leamer: develops an awareness of the natural and manmade environments of waterways; develops
<br />knowledge about how the environment of the waterways works; acquires knowledge about the technological, social,
<br />cultural, political, and economic relationships occurring in waterway related environmental issues; and, becomes
<br />motivated to apply action strategies to maintain balance between quality of life and quality of the environment of
<br />waterways.
<br />Rulemaking Authority 374.976(2) FS. Law Implemented 374.976(1) FS. History—New 12-17-90, Amended 9-2-92, 2-6-97, Formerly
<br />16T-2.003, Amended 5-17-98, 3-21-01, 3-20-03, 3-3-04, 4-21-05, 4-24-06, 4-15-07, 3-25-08, 3-7-11, 3-25-21.
<br />66B-2.004 Policy.
<br />The following constitutes the policy of the District regarding the administration of the program:
<br />(1) Financial Assistance Eligibility: Financial assistance, support and cooperation may be provided to eligible
<br />governmental agencies for approved projects as follows:
<br />(a) Member counties may be provided financial assistance, support or cooperation in planning, acquisition,
<br />development, construction, reconstruction, extension, improvement, operation or the maintenance of public navigation,
<br />local and regional anchorage management, beach renourishment, public recreation, inlet management, environmental
<br />education, maritime management plans, and boating safety projects directly related to the waterways.
<br />(b) Eligible local governments may also be provided financial assistance, support and cooperation in planning and
<br />carrying out public navigation, local and regional anchorage management, beach renourishment, public recreation, inlet
<br />management, environmental education, and boating safety projects directly related to the waterways.
<br />(c) Navigation related districts may be provided with financial assistance to pay part of the costs of the planning and
<br />acquisition of dredge material management sites if the Board finds that the site is required for the long-range maintenance
<br />of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway channel. All such sites must meet the development and operational criteria
<br />established by the District through a long-range dredge material management plan for that county. Navigation related
<br />districts may also be provided with assistance for waterway related access projects, environmental mitigation projects
<br />associated with waterway improvement related activities, and inlet management projects if the Board finds that the project
<br />benefits public navigation in the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway. All navigation related districts shall contribute at least
<br />equal matching funds to any District financial assistance provided. Seaports may also be furnished assistance and support
<br />in planning and carrying out environmental mitigation projects. All seaport projects shall benefit publicly maintained
<br />channels and harbors. Each seaport shall contribute matching funds for funded projects.
<br />(d) Eligible projects shall include the acquisition and development of public boat ramps and launching facilities,
<br />including those in man-made, navigable waterways contiguous to "waterways" as defined in Rule 661372.003, F.A.C.
<br />(2) Notification: The District will notify by direct mail, email and/or advertised public notice all eligible governmental
<br />agencies of the program and the upcoming authorized submission period.
<br />(3) Project Approval: Approval of projects by the District shall be in accordance with these rules.
<br />(4) Project Accessibility: Facilities or programs funded in whole or in part by program funds shall be made available
<br />to the general public of all of the member counties on a non-exclusive basis without regard to race, color, religion, age,
<br />sex or similar condition. Additionally, facilities funded in whole or in part by program funds, shall not require a paid
<br />membership for the general public of all of the member counties as a condition to use the facilities. User or entrance fees
<br />may be charged for the use of facilities funded in whole or in part by program funds, however such fees shall be reasonable
<br />and shall be the same for the general public of all of the member counties.
<br />(5) Waterway Impacts: All development projects must be designed so as not to impact navigation along the District's
<br />waterways through the placement of structures, attendant uses, or the necessity of a boating speed zone for safety purposes.
<br />Before applying for boating speed zone designation in District waterways because of a project funded by this program,
<br />the sponsor shall first receive approval from the Board. The Board will use the criteria found in Section 327.46(1), F.S.,
<br />in determining whether to approve the proposed boating speed zone.
<br />(6) Project Maintenance: The project sponsor shall be responsible for the operation, maintenance, and management
<br />of the project for the anticipated life of the project and shall be responsible for all expenses required for such purposes.
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