DEP Issues Emergency Order for
Tropical Storm Fay
To protect public health and safety, Florida Department of Environmental
Protection (DEP) Deputy Secretary of Regulatory Programs Mimi Drew today signed
an Emergency Final Order in response to Tropical Storm Fay. The Order provides
relief from some of the Department’s regulatory requirements to minimize environmental
hazards and accelerate restoration in areas damaged by the storm.
“The emergency authorization allows repair and restoration to begin immediately in
the affected areas, bringing faster relief to the communities and residents affected
by Tropical Storm Fay,” said DEP Deputy Secretary Drew. “By issuing the Order, DEP
is reducing regulatory process and providing flexibility for restoring services quickly
in this time of critical need.”
The 60-day emergency authorization applies to governments,
businesses and property owners across affected counties,
allowing immediate rebuilding of damaged structures without
prior Department notification.
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