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Page 2 of 2 <br /> Derelict Vessel Removal Application <br /> for removal . In addition, appropriate FDEP erosion control and turbidity prevention <br /> measures shall be installed around the barge removing the derelict vessels . Derelict <br /> vessels will also be floated before removal to reduce impacts to the riverbottom . The <br /> Contractor shall avoid dragging removed vessels both on and offshore. <br /> Nearshore Based Vessels <br /> Vessels situated in near- shore, shallow water areas shall be approached in a manner to <br /> avoid impacts to seagrass or other submerged aquatic resources . These vessels shall be <br /> approached by shallow draft barge . Water depths shall be monitored constantly to avoid <br /> running aground . Vessels in these locations will be cut into segments and removed in <br /> more manageable pieces . All appropriate turbidity measures shall be employed . <br /> Land Based Vessels <br /> The land removal of vessels shall consist of the installation of appropriate siltation fences <br /> to reduce turbidity. A crane, winch , and or a more appropriate approved method shall be <br /> used to lift the vessel from the land . Depending on the exact location of the vessel will <br /> determine if the vessel is removed via land or water. <br /> Schedule <br /> The anticipated start date of construction is late August — September 2008 and is <br /> expected to take several weeks to complete . <br /> Contractor <br /> Through a privity agreement with Brevard County, Absolute Marine Towing and <br /> Salvage, Inc . , Melbourne, Florida is expected to be the Contractor. The Contractor <br /> proposes to use a 60' x 20' steel barge with a draft of 12 " in addition to a 24' x 8 ' <br /> fiberglass pontoon barge with a 6 " draft to remove the derelict vessel for the waterway . <br />