Specifications

Section 9 Summary of Coordination and Environmental Compliance
EAA Storage Reservoirs Revised Draft PIR and EIS February 2006
9-6
Act will also be required for the construction (non-point source runoff) of project
features. This program has been delegated by the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency for implementation to FDEP. NPDES permits for construction of project
features under the Acceler8 program prior to Federal approval and authorization
of the Selected Plan for the federal EAA Storage Reservoir will be the
responsibility of SFWMD. At this time, it is not envisioned that an NPDES
permit will be required for the operation of the EAA Storage Reservoir Project,
as the project does not involve treatment or the discharge of pollutants.
Depending upon the schedule for obtaining Federal review and approval of the
project, USACE will obtain the necessary permits to construct and perform
initial operational testing and verification of remaining project features. The
cost and schedule for obtaining the necessary permits are included in the project
management plan.
9.6 COMPLIANCE WITH FLORIDA STATUTES AND VIEWS OF NON-
FEDERAL SPONSOR
SFWMD will be responsible for obtaining permits required by the State of
Florida in accordance with Chapters 373 and 403 of the Florida Statutes.
Depending upon the schedule for obtaining Federal review and approval of the
project, USACE will obtain the necessary permits to construct and perform
initial operational testing and verification of remaining project features. The cost
and schedule for obtaining the necessary permits are included in the project
management plan.
9.6.1 Clean Air Act of 1972
The existing air quality within South Florida is considered good. Additionally,
the region meets current National Ambient Air Quality Standards, a condition
requisite for its declaration as a “nonattainment area” (PBC Amb. Mon. Group,
2004). The only potential source of air pollution would be from pump station(s).
Pursuant to rule 62-210.300(3)(a)(21)(b), operations staff will be required to
determine if stations will be exempt from air permitting or if an air general
permit will be required. This project has been and will continue to be
coordinated with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for compliance with
Section 309 of the Act. A Title V Source air permit application will be submitted
to the Environmental Health and Engineering Section of the County's
Department of Health prior to construction.
9.6.2 Clean Water Act of 1972
All State water quality standards will be met. A Section 404 (b)(1) evaluation is
included in Annex B of the Revised Draft PIR/EIS. The Water Quality