Florida Statutes 378.411 – Certification to receive notices of intent to mine, to review, and to inspect for compliance
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(1) By petition to the secretary, a local government may request certification to receive notices of intent to mine, to review, and to conduct compliance inspections.
(2) In deciding whether to grant certification to a local government, the secretary shall determine whether the following criteria are being met:
(a) The petitioning local government has adopted and effectively implemented a local government comprehensive plan.
Terms Used In Florida Statutes 378.411
- Department: means the Department of Environmental Protection. See Florida Statutes 378.403
- Local government: means any county or municipality. See Florida Statutes 378.403
- Mine: means an area of land upon which mining operations have been conducted, are being conducted, or are planned to be conducted, as the term is commonly used in the trade. See Florida Statutes 378.403
- Secretary: means the Secretary of Environmental Protection. See Florida Statutes 378.403
(b) The local government has adequate review procedures and the financial and staffing resources necessary to assume responsibility for adequate review and inspection.
(c) The local government has a record of effectively reviewing, inspecting, and enforcing compliance with local ordinances and state laws.
(3) In making his or her determination, the secretary shall consult with the Department of Commerce, the appropriate regional planning council, and the appropriate water management district.
(4) The secretary shall evaluate the performance of a local government on a regular basis to ensure compliance with this section. All or part of the certification may be rescinded if the secretary determines that the certification is not being carried out pursuant to the requirements of this part.
(5) The department shall establish the certification procedure by rule.