Attached Is the BOT Agenda in Pdf Format

From: Byrd, Connie To: Olson, Kristin Subject: 1/13/15 BOT Agenda Date: Tuesday, January 06, 2015 2:21:12 PM Attachments: 011315 BOT-Agenda.pdf

Attached is the BOT Agenda in pdf format.

AGENDA BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE INTERNAL IMPROVEMENT TRUST FUND JANUARY 13, 2015 Attachments to the items below can be viewed at the following link: http://www.dep.state.fl.us/secretary/cab/public notices.htm

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Item 1 TPL Option Agreement (Gargiulo)/Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem Watershed Florida Forever Project

REQUEST: Consideration of an option agreement to acquire approximately 620 acres within the Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem Watershed Florida Forever project from The Trust for Public Land.

VOTING REQUIREMENT FOR APPROVAL: Two members, one of whom is the Governor, when four members are voting; or any two members, when three members are voting.

COUNTY: Collier

LOCATION: Section 34, Township 47 South, Range 27 East; and Section 03, Township 48 South, Range 27 East

CONSIDERATION: $9,765,000

APPRAISED BY SELLER’S TRUSTEES’ Catlett Stewart APPROVED PURCHASE PURCHASE OPTION PARCEL ACRES (07/30/14) (07/30/14) VALUE PRICE PRICE DATE Gargiulo 620 $10,850,000 $11,470,000 $11,470,000 $9,765,000* $9,765,000** January 14, 2015 (85%)

*TPL has the property under contract and will close prior to the Board of Trustees’ closing. **$15,750 per acre.

STAFF REMARKS: The property is located within the Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem Watershed (CREW) Florida Forever project, ranked number 6 in the Florida Forever Partnerships and Regional Incentives projects category, approved by the Board of Trustees on June 17, 2014. The project contains 67,894 acres, of which 32,108 acres have been acquired or are under agreement to be acquired. If the Board of Trustees approves this agreement, 35,786 acres, or 53 percent of the project, will remain to be acquired.

Project Description The large, interconnected swamps of southwest Florida must be preserved if such wildlife as the Florida panther and black bear are to survive. The CREW project will conserve connections between three conservation areas and will provide critical protection for rare wildlife; protect the flow of water feeding the Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge, Fakahatchee Strand, and other areas. Public opportunities will be provided to learn about and enjoy these natural resources as southwest Florida develops rapidly around them.

The project, which mostly consists of excellent examples of cypress swamps and marshes, will connect the Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge and Fakahatchee Strand State Preserve with the National Audubon Society’s Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, thereby securing important habitat for the Florida panther and Florida black bear. These large expanses of wetlands are believed to Board of Trustees Agenda - January 13, 2015 Page Two

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Item 1, cont. be critical to the survival of these critically imperiled species. The project supports at least two species of rare and endangered orchids, and includes an unusual stand of dwarf bald cypress. No archaeological sites are recorded from the project. Upland areas are vulnerable to agricultural and residential development. Acquisition of this property will provide additional protection and access to the southern portion of the CREW Wildlife and Environmental Area (WEA).

Mortgages and Liens All mortgages and liens will be satisfied at the time of closing. There is a reservation of one-half interest in oil, gas, and minerals that allows mining activity below 125 feet. However, the reservation is typical for the area and considered in the final appraised value.

On June 22, 1999, the Board of Trustees approved a staff recommendation to delegate to the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) the authority to review and evaluate marketability issues as they arise on all Chapter 259, F.S., acquisitions and to resolve them appropriately. Therefore, DEP will review, evaluate, and implement an appropriate resolution for any title issues that arise prior to closing.

Closing Information A title insurance policy, a survey, and an environmental site assessment will be provided by the seller prior to closing. Buyer will reimburse the seller at closing.

Management The property will be managed by the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) as an addition to the CREW WEA in order to improve and maintain the environmental values and ecological functions of the watershed, as well as provide public recreational opportunities compatible with the resource. The uses proposed will be for passive recreation including hiking, wildlife viewing, and birding. This property provides access to the east side of the bird rookery swamp that is inaccessible during the wet season. A habitat restoration strategy will be developed to restore and enhance the wetland and hardwood swamp plant communities that occurred on the property prior to habitat alterations that were made to improve its use for cattle grazing.

There is an active cattle grazing lease on the property. SFWMD intends to allow the current lessee to continue the activity for six months, subsequent to closing, in order to control pasture grasses and invasive shrubs until land management and restoration activities can be implemented.

Comprehensive Statement This acquisition is consistent with section 187.201(9), F.S., the Natural Systems and Recreational Lands’ section of the State Comprehensive Plan.

(See Attachment 1, Pages 1-30)

RECOMMEND APPROVAL Board of Trustees Agenda - January 13, 2015 Page Three

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Item 2 TPL Option Agreement (Bond Ranch)/Charlotte Harbor Flatwoods Florida Forever Project

WITHDRAWN FROM THE SEPTEMBER 23, 2014 AGENDA

REQUEST: Consideration of an option agreement to acquire approximately 669 acres within the Charlotte Harbor Flatwoods Florida Forever project from The Trust for Public Land.

VOTING REQUIREMENT FOR APPROVAL: Two members, one of whom is the Governor, when four members are voting; or any two members, when three members are voting.

COUNTY: Charlotte

LOCATION: Sections 22, 27, and 34, Township 42 South, Range 24 East

CONSIDERATION: $3,150,000

APPRAISED BY SELLER’S Catlett Pallardy APPROVED PURCHASE PURCHASE OPTION PARCEL ACRES (07/31/14) (07/31/14) VALUE PRICE PRICE DATE Bond 669 $4,000,000 $3,500,000 $4,000,000 $3,150,000* $3,150,000** January 15, 2015 Ranch (79%)

*TPL has the property under contract and will close prior to the Board of Trustees’ closing. **$4,707 per acre.

STAFF REMARKS: The parcel is located within the Charlotte Harbor Flatwoods Florida Forever project. The project is ranked number 18 in the Florida Forever Partnerships and Regional Incentives project category, which was approved by the Board of Trustees on June 17, 2014. The project contains 19,559 acres, of which 16,332 acres have been acquired or are under agreement to be acquired. If the Board of Trustees approves this agreement, 3,227 acres, or 16 percent of the project, will remain to be acquired.

Project Description Northwest of Fort Myers lies the largest and highest-quality slash-pine flatwoods left in southwest Florida. The Charlotte Harbor Flatwoods project will protect these flatwoods and connect the Charlotte Harbor State Buffer Preserve with the Babcock-Webb Wildlife Management Area (WMA), helping to protect both of these managed areas and the waters of the Gasparilla Sound- Charlotte Harbor Aquatic Preserve.

Project Description The parcel currently has a cow/calf operation on it which will be removed prior to closing. Access to the parcel is by a 100-foot-wide strip that was a former railroad bed that connects the north boundary of the parcel to the south right-of-way of Oil Well Road. The parcel floods during heavy Board of Trustees Agenda - January 13, 2015 Page Four

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Item 2, cont. rains and therefore has dikes and three pumps with a permit that allows the owner to pump water from the parcel to maintain the grazing of cattle. With the existing pump and dike system, Bond Ranch is presently disrupting some of the natural drainage flow in the area.

Through creative partnering, acquisition of the parcel could jump-start an ecosystem restoration project that has been stalled for decades. The parcel abuts a portion the Florida Department of Transportation’s (FDOT) I-75 widening project. State ownership and management of the parcel, in coordination with FDOT, will result in safe, self-sustaining and productive habitat for wildlife as well as offering significant water quality protection to Charlotte Harbor.

Acquisition of the parcel will significantly improve the water quality in the area. Currently, during the wet season, the dike and pump system on the parcel disrupts the flow and causes water to remain on Babcock-Webb WMA. Bond Ranch’s dike and pump system could run 12 hours per day for five months per year during the wet season and result in a discharge of nutrients from the cow/calf operation for 300 to 500 cattle. The dike and pump system on the parcel maintains and directs the groundwater flow and cow/calf nutrient-waste to Prairie Pines Preserve. The dike system around the parcel results in flooding of large oak hammocks on Babcock-Webb WMA. Discharges from the parcel also negatively affect the Prairie Pines Preserve.

Restoration of the parcel will restore the natural gravity flow out of Babcock-Webb WMA and redirect it to Yucca Pens Unit. This restoration effort has many benefits to the public. The economic benefit is estimated to be $10.1 million. This acquisition impacts and benefits the public by (1) restoration of natural wet season areas in the southwest portion of Babcock-Webb WMA; (2) nutrient reduction to Prairie Pines Preserve and the local groundwater recharge area; (3) saving money by eliminating stormwater ponds along I-75 in the immediate area and reduces FDOT mitigation for costs for future I-75 improvements; (4) wetland re-hydration to the south end of Yucca Pens Unit that will increase groundwater levels in lands that drain into Gator Slough, north of Cape Coral; and (5) initiating the first step of a regional watershed management strategy of the South Florida Water Management District, Southwest Florida Water Management District, and Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to create a new flow-way from the subject parcel to Yucca Pens Unit.

Mortgages and Liens All mortgages and liens will be satisfied at the time of closing. On June 22, 1999, the Board of Trustees approved a staff recommendation to delegate to DEP the authority to review and evaluate marketability issues as they arise on all chapter 259, F.S., acquisitions and to resolve them appropriately. Therefore, DEP will review, evaluate, and implement an appropriate resolution for any title issues that arise prior to closing.

Closing Information A title insurance policy, a survey, and an environmental site assessment will be provided by the seller prior to closing. Buyer will reimburse the seller at closing. Board of Trustees Agenda - January 13, 2015 Page Five

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Management The parcel will be managed by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission as an addition to the Babcock-Webb WMA.

Comprehensive Statement This acquisition is consistent with section 187.201(9), F.S., the Natural Systems and Recreational Lands’ section of the State Comprehensive Plan.

(See Attachment 2, Pages 1-32)

RECOMMEND APPROVAL From: Kue-Rowan, May To: Benbow, Kathryne Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: FY2016-17 Preliminary Budget Submission - Southwest Florida Water Management District Date: Friday, January 15, 2016 11:10:28 AM Attachments: SWFWMD FY2016-17 Preliminary Budget Submission.pdf

Kathryne, Please see the following email and attached document from the Southwest Florida Water Management District. Mike Atchley was cc’d on this email, but I just want to make sure that you had a copy as well. May Kue-Rowan Office of Citizen Services Executive Office of the Governor From: Cathy Linsbeck [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, January 15, 2016 11:03 AM To: [email protected]; Crisafulli, Steve ; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; Albritton, Ben ; Caldwell, Matt ; Goodson, Tom ; Corcoran, Richard Cc: Governor Rick Scott ; Atchley, Mike ; [email protected]; [email protected]; Zeiler, Lennie ; [email protected]; Ketchel, Andrew ; [email protected]; Varn, Craig ; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; Robert Beltran ; Brian J. Armstrong ; David Rathke ; John Campbell ; Linda S. Howard ; Colleen Thayer Subject: FY2016-17 Preliminary Budget Submission - Southwest Florida Water Management District Pursuant to Section 373.535(5)(d), Florida Statutes, the Southwest Florida Water Management District is submitting its Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Preliminary Budget for review. An electronic copy of the document is attached for your purposes. If you would like to receive a printed copy of the Preliminary Budget Submission report for fiscal year 2016-17, please contact me. Cathy Linsbeck Budget & Financial Performance Manager Finance Bureau Southwest Florida Water Management District 2379 Broad Street, Brooksville, FL 34604 352-796-7211, Ext. 4127 [email protected] urity settings or invalid file format do not permit using SWFWMD FY2016-17 Preliminary Budget Submission.pdf (2510938 By From: Governor Rick Scott To: DEP ([email protected]) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: Florida State Parks Date: Monday, June 15, 2015 2:55:49 PM

-----Original Message----- From: Marianne Korosy, Ph.D. [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, June 15, 2015 2:55 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Florida State Parks

From: Marianne Korosy, Ph.D.

County: Pinellas

Zip Code: 34683

Phone Number: 727-772-7584

Message Body: Governor Scott:

I am a Florida native, voter, and homeowner/taxpayer. I am absolutely opposed to cattle grazing leases in state parks, hunting in state parks, pine plantations in state parks, tree harvesting for monetary gain unless it is absolutely necessary for management of a specific natural habitat that requires selective logging. No clearcuts. Florida's beautiful state parks are a national treasure and they do NOT need to be financially self-supporting. I want my tax dollars spent to support state park staff and habitat management and it's ok with me if they are not self-supporting with revenue. I am urging you NOT to support Mr. Steverson's plans to earn more revenue by commercializing our state parks. From: Governor Rick Scott To: Valenstein, Noah; Benbow, Kathryne Subject: FW: SWFWMD FY2015-16 Tentative Budget Date: Friday, July 31, 2015 9:15:25 AM Attachments: SWFWMD - FY2015-16 Standard Format Tentative Budget Submission.pdf

From: Cathy Linsbeck [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, July 31, 2015 9:13 AM To: Governor Rick Scott; Steverson, Jon; [email protected]; Crisafulli, Steve; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; Albritton, Ben; Caldwell, Matt; Goodson, Tom; Corcoran, Richard Subject: SWFWMD FY2015-16 Tentative Budget Pursuant to Section 373.536(5)(d), Florida Statutes, the Southwest Florida Water Management District is submitting its fiscal year 2015-2016 Tentative Budget for review. An electronic copy of the document is attached for your purposes. A printed copy of the Standard Format Tentative Budget Submission report for fiscal year 2015-16 will be delivered to your office today. Cathy Linsbeck Budget & Financial Performance Manager Finance Bureau Southwest Florida Water Management District 2379 Broad Street, Brooksville, FL 34604 352-796-7211, Ext. 4127 [email protected] urity settings or invalid file format do not permit using SWFWMD - FY2015-16 Standard Format Tentative B.pdf (2411425 By From: Governor Scott"s Office of Citizen Services To: Espy, Julia; Benbow, Kathryne Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: SWFWMD FY2016-17 Tentative Budget Date: Monday, August 01, 2016 2:01:21 PM Attachments: FY2016-17 Tentative Budget Submission - Final WEB.pdf

From: Cathy Linsbeck [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, August 01, 2016 1:29 PM To: Governor Rick Scott ; Steverson, Jon ; [email protected]; Crisafulli, Steve ; [email protected]; [email protected]; Tom Lee ; Albritton, Ben ; Caldwell, Matt ; Goodson, Tom ; Corcoran, Richard Subject: SWFWMD FY2016-17 Tentative Budget Pursuant to Section 373.536(5)(d), Florida Statutes, the Southwest Florida Water Management District is submitting its Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Tentative Budget for review. An electronic copy of the document is attached for your purposes. If you would like to receive a printed copy of the Tentative Budget for fiscal year 2016-17, please contact Misty O’Neal at 1-800-423-1476, ext:4123 or at [email protected]. Cathy Linsbeck Budget & Financial Performance Manager Finance Bureau Southwest Florida Water Management District 2379 Broad Street, Brooksville, FL 34604-6899 352-796-7211, Ext 4127 [email protected] ecurity settings or invalid file format do not permit using FY2016-17 Tentative Budget Submission - Final .pdf (3788973 Bytes From: Cathy Linsbeck To: [email protected]; Crisafulli, Steve; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; Albritton, Ben; Caldwell, Matt; Goodson, Tom; Corcoran, Richard Cc: Governor Rick Scott; Atchley, Mike; [email protected]; [email protected]; Zeiler, Lennie; [email protected]; Ketchel, Andrew; [email protected]; Varn, Craig; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; Robert Beltran; Brian J. Armstrong; David Rathke; John Campbell; Linda S. Howard; Colleen Thayer Subject: FY2016-17 Preliminary Budget Submission - Southwest Florida Water Management District Date: Friday, January 15, 2016 11:03:07 AM Attachments: SWFWMD FY2016-17 Preliminary Budget Submission.pdf

Pursuant to Section 373.535(5)(d), Florida Statutes, the Southwest Florida Water Management District is submitting its Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Preliminary Budget for review. An electronic copy of the document is attached for your purposes. If you would like to receive a printed copy of the Preliminary Budget Submission report for fiscal year 2016-17, please contact me. Cathy Linsbeck Budget & Financial Performance Manager Finance Bureau Southwest Florida Water Management District 2379 Broad Street, Brooksville, FL 34604 352-796-7211, Ext. 4127 [email protected] ity settings or invalid file format do not permit using SWFWMD FY2016-17 Preliminary Budget Submission_1.pdf (2510938 B From: Marianne Korosy, Ph.D. To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Florida State Parks Date: Monday, June 15, 2015 2:55:09 PM

From: Marianne Korosy, Ph.D.

County: Pinellas

Zip Code: 34683

Phone Number: 727-772-7584

Message Body: Governor Scott:

Attachment Bill Spivey.vcf (353 Bytes) cannot be converted to PDF format. From: Byrd, Connie To: Brooke McKnight; Chelsi Henry; Erica Atalla; Sumpter, Erin; Gail Robinson; Jessica Field; Kent Perez; Olson, Kristin; Russell, Monica; Johnson, Rob; Tornillo, Robert Cc: Clark, David A.; Karter, Marjorie Subject: January 13, 2015 BOT Agenda Date: Monday, January 05, 2015 4:50:52 PM Attachments: 011315 BOT.docx

Good Afternoon, Attached is the Board of Trustees’ Agenda for the January 13, 2015 Cabinet Meeting. Please contact our office if you have any comments or questions. The backup and appraisal information for the items have been made available at the following link: ftp://ftp.dep.state.fl.us/pub/Cabinet_Affairs/011315/ This agenda is being submitted electronically. No hard copies to follow. Thanks and have a wonderful evening! Connie Byrd Office of Cabinet Affairs Department of Environmental Protection 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, M.S. 17 Tallahassee, FL 32399 [email protected] Office: 850-245-2023 AGENDA BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE INTERNAL IMPROVEMENT TRUST FUND JANUARY 13, 2015 Attachments to the items below can be viewed at the following link: http://www.dep.state.fl.us/secretary/cab/public notices.htm

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Item 1 TPL Option Agreement (Gargiulo)/Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem Watershed Florida Forever Project

REQUEST: Consideration of an option agreement to acquire approximately 620 acres within the Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem Watershed Florida Forever project from The Trust for Public Land.

VOTING REQUIREMENT FOR APPROVAL: Two members, one of whom is the Governor, when four members are voting; or any two members, when three members are voting.

COUNTY: Collier

LOCATION: Section 34, Township 47 South, Range 27 East; and Section 03, Township 48 South, Range 27 East

CONSIDERATION: $9,765,000

*TPL has the property under contract and will close prior to the Board of Trustees’ closing. **$15,750 per acre.

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Item 1, cont.

be critical to the survival of these critically imperiled species. The project supports at least two species of rare and endangered orchids, and includes an unusual stand of dwarf bald cypress. No archaeological sites are recorded from the project. Upland areas are vulnerable to agricultural and residential development. Acquisition of this property will provide additional protection and access to the southern portion of the CREW Wildlife and Environmental Area (WEA).

Closing Information A title insurance policy, a survey, and an environmental site assessment will be provided by the seller prior to closing. Buyer will reimburse the seller at closing.

Comprehensive Statement This acquisition is consistent with section 187.201(9), F.S., the Natural Systems and Recreational Lands’ section of the State Comprehensive Plan.

(See Attachment 1, Pages 1-30)

RECOMMEND APPROVAL Board of Trustees Agenda - January 13, 2015 Page Three

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Item 2 TPL Option Agreement (Bond Ranch)/Charlotte Harbor Flatwoods Florida Forever Project

WITHDRAWN FROM THE SEPTEMBER 23, 2014 AGENDA

REQUEST: Consideration of an option agreement to acquire approximately 669 acres within the Charlotte Harbor Flatwoods Florida Forever project from The Trust for Public Land.

VOTING REQUIREMENT FOR APPROVAL: Two members, one of whom is the Governor, when four members are voting; or any two members, when three members are voting.

COUNTY: Charlotte

LOCATION: Sections 22, 27, and 34, Township 42 South, Range 24 East

CONSIDERATION: $3,150,000

*TPL has the property under contract and will close prior to the Board of Trustees’ closing. **$4,707 per acre.

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Item 2, cont.

rains and therefore has dikes and three pumps with a permit that allows the owner to pump water from the parcel to maintain the grazing of cattle. With the existing pump and dike system, Bond Ranch is presently disrupting some of the natural drainage flow in the area.

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Item 2, cont.

Management The parcel will be managed by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission as an addition to the Babcock-Webb WMA.

Comprehensive Statement This acquisition is consistent with section 187.201(9), F.S., the Natural Systems and Recreational Lands’ section of the State Comprehensive Plan.

(See Attachment 2, Pages 1-32)

RECOMMEND APPROVAL From: Byrd, Connie To: Brooke McKnight; Chelsi Henry; Erica Atalla; Sumpter, Erin; Gail Robinson; Jessica Field; Kent Perez; Olson, Kristin; Russell, Monica; Johnson, Rob; Tornillo, Robert Cc: Clark, David A.; Karter, Marjorie Subject: Revised January 13, 2015 BOT Agenda Date: Friday, January 09, 2015 4:52:47 PM Attachments: 011315 BOT.docx 011315 BOT-Agenda.pdf 011315 BOT-Attachment-02 Additional-Pages.pdf

Good Afternoon, Attached you’ll find the revised Board of Trustees’ Agenda and additional attachment pages for Substitute Item 2 for the January 13, 2015 Cabinet Meeting. Thank you and have a wonderful weekend! Connie Byrd Office of Cabinet Affairs Department of Environmental Protection 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, M.S. 17 Tallahassee, FL 32399 [email protected] Office: 850-245-2023 AGENDA BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE INTERNAL IMPROVEMENT TRUST FUND JANUARY 13, 2015 Attachments to the items below can be viewed at the following link: http://www.dep.state.fl.us/secretary/cab/public notices.htm

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Item 1 TPL Option Agreement (Gargiulo)/Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem Watershed Florida Forever Project

REQUEST: Consideration of an option agreement to acquire approximately 620 acres within the Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem Watershed Florida Forever project from The Trust for Public Land.

VOTING REQUIREMENT FOR APPROVAL: Two members, one of whom is the Governor, when four members are voting; or any two members, when three members are voting.

COUNTY: Collier

LOCATION: Section 34, Township 47 South, Range 27 East; and Section 03, Township 48 South, Range 27 East

CONSIDERATION: $9,765,000

*TPL has the property under contract and will close prior to the Board of Trustees’ closing. **$15,750 per acre.

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Item 1, cont.

Closing Information A title insurance policy, a survey, and an environmental site assessment will be provided by the seller prior to closing. Buyer will reimburse the seller at closing.

Comprehensive Statement This acquisition is consistent with section 187.201(9), F.S., the Natural Systems and Recreational Lands’ section of the State Comprehensive Plan.

(See Attachment 1, Pages 1-30)

RECOMMEND APPROVAL Board of Trustees Agenda - January 13, 2015 Substitute Page Three

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Substitute Item 2 TPL Option Agreement (Bond Ranch)/Charlotte Harbor Flatwoods Florida Forever Project

WITHDRAWN FROM THE SEPTEMBER 23, 2014 AGENDA

REQUEST: Consideration of an option agreement to acquire approximately 669 acres within the Charlotte Harbor Flatwoods Florida Forever project from The Trust for Public Land.

VOTING REQUIREMENT FOR APPROVAL: Two members, one of whom is the Governor, when four members are voting; or any two members, when three members are voting.

COUNTY: Charlotte

LOCATION: Sections 22, 27, and 34, Township 42 South, Range 24 East

CONSIDERATION: $3,150,000 (If approved, the Board of Trustees’ consideration will be reduced by $1,475,849, or 47 percent, by the Florida Department of Transportation. The Board of Trustees’ portion would then be $1,674,151 or 53 percent.)

*TPL has the property under contract and will close prior to the Board of Trustees’ closing. **$4,707 per acre.

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Substitute Item 2, cont. rains and therefore has dikes and three pumps with a permit that allows the owner to pump water from the parcel to maintain the grazing of cattle. With the existing pump and dike system, Bond Ranch is presently disrupting some of the natural drainage flow in the area.

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Substitute Item 2, cont.

Management The parcel will be managed by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission as an addition to the Babcock-Webb WMA.

Comprehensive Statement This acquisition is consistent with section 187.201(9), F.S., the Natural Systems and Recreational Lands’ section of the State Comprehensive Plan.

(See Attachment 2, Pages 1-39)

RECOMMEND APPROVAL AGENDA BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE INTERNAL IMPROVEMENT TRUST FUND JANUARY 13, 2015 Attachments to the items below can be viewed at the following link: http://www.dep.state.fl.us/secretary/cab/public notices.htm

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Item 1 TPL Option Agreement (Gargiulo)/Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem Watershed Florida Forever Project

REQUEST: Consideration of an option agreement to acquire approximately 620 acres within the Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem Watershed Florida Forever project from The Trust for Public Land.

VOTING REQUIREMENT FOR APPROVAL: Two members, one of whom is the Governor, when four members are voting; or any two members, when three members are voting.

COUNTY: Collier

LOCATION: Section 34, Township 47 South, Range 27 East; and Section 03, Township 48 South, Range 27 East

CONSIDERATION: $9,765,000

*TPL has the property under contract and will close prior to the Board of Trustees’ closing. **$15,750 per acre.

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Closing Information A title insurance policy, a survey, and an environmental site assessment will be provided by the seller prior to closing. Buyer will reimburse the seller at closing.

Comprehensive Statement This acquisition is consistent with section 187.201(9), F.S., the Natural Systems and Recreational Lands’ section of the State Comprehensive Plan.

(See Attachment 1, Pages 1-30)

RECOMMEND APPROVAL Board of Trustees Agenda - January 13, 2015 Substitute Page Three

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Substitute Item 2 TPL Option Agreement (Bond Ranch)/Charlotte Harbor Flatwoods Florida Forever Project

WITHDRAWN FROM THE SEPTEMBER 23, 2014 AGENDA

REQUEST: Consideration of an option agreement to acquire approximately 669 acres within the Charlotte Harbor Flatwoods Florida Forever project from The Trust for Public Land.

VOTING REQUIREMENT FOR APPROVAL: Two members, one of whom is the Governor, when four members are voting; or any two members, when three members are voting.

COUNTY: Charlotte

LOCATION: Sections 22, 27, and 34, Township 42 South, Range 24 East

*TPL has the property under contract and will close prior to the Board of Trustees’ closing. **$4,707 per acre.

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Substitute Item 2, cont.

Management The parcel will be managed by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission as an addition to the Babcock-Webb WMA.

Comprehensive Statement This acquisition is consistent with section 187.201(9), F.S., the Natural Systems and Recreational Lands’ section of the State Comprehensive Plan.

(See Attachment 2, Pages 1-39)

RECOMMEND APPROVAL

From: Cathy Linsbeck To: Governor Rick Scott; Steverson, Jon; [email protected]; Crisafulli, Steve; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; Albritton, Ben; Caldwell, Matt; Goodson, Tom; Corcoran, Richard Subject: SWFWMD FY2015-16 Tentative Budget Date: Friday, July 31, 2015 9:14:05 AM Attachments: SWFWMD - FY2015-16 Standard Format Tentative Budget Submission.pdf

Pursuant to Section 373.536(5)(d), Florida Statutes, the Southwest Florida Water Management District is submitting its fiscal year 2015-2016 Tentative Budget for review. An electronic copy of the document is attached for your purposes. A printed copy of the Standard Format Tentative Budget Submission report for fiscal year 2015-16 will be delivered to your office today. Cathy Linsbeck Budget & Financial Performance Manager Finance Bureau Southwest Florida Water Management District 2379 Broad Street, Brooksville, FL 34604 352-796-7211, Ext. 4127 [email protected] rity settings or invalid file format do not permit using SWFWMD - FY2015-16 Standard Format Tentative B_1.pdf (2411425 B From: Cathy Linsbeck To: Governor Rick Scott; Steverson, Jon; [email protected]; Crisafulli, Steve; [email protected]; [email protected]; Tom Lee; Albritton, Ben; Caldwell, Matt; Goodson, Tom; Corcoran, Richard Subject: SWFWMD FY2016-17 Tentative Budget Date: Monday, August 01, 2016 1:29:39 PM Attachments: FY2016-17 Tentative Budget Submission - Final WEB.pdf

Pursuant to Section 373.536(5)(d), Florida Statutes, the Southwest Florida Water Management District is submitting its Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Tentative Budget for review. An electronic copy of the document is attached for your purposes. If you would like to receive a printed copy of the Tentative Budget for fiscal year 2016-17, please contact Misty O’Neal at 1-800-423-1476, ext:4123 or at [email protected]. Cathy Linsbeck Budget & Financial Performance Manager Finance Bureau Southwest Florida Water Management District 2379 Broad Street, Brooksville, FL 34604-6899 352-796-7211, Ext 4127 [email protected] curity settings or invalid file format do not permit using FY2016-17 Tentative Budget Submission - Final _1.pdf (3788973 Byte From: Grace Hemphill To: Media Subject: Thought you might be interested in this Date: Tuesday, May 17, 2016 10:13:36 AM

Agenda Calendar for Tuesday May 17, 2016

Tuesday May 17, 2016 8:00AM Event Location M Florida International Trade & 8:00AM- Miami Investment Conference 4:00PM The Florida Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, May 17 will host the Florida International Trade & Investment Conference in Miami and focus on global trade as a top strategy for economic diversification and long-term growth in Florida.

Conference Highlights Include: - U.S. - Cuba relations, and what it means for Florida's business community (panel discussion), - Keynote Speaker Omar Khan, Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Intergovernmental Affairs and Public Engagement, - International Trade Outlook with Chief Economist Dr. Jerry Parrish, and - Making and Moving Your Product Globally

Hilton Miami Airport 5101 Blue Lagoon Drive Miami, Florida 33126

Full Agenda: http://u.lobbytools.com/Wi45B

Media are invited to attend and should RSVP to [email protected]

8:30AM Event Location F DOH Bureau of Chronic Disease 8:30AM- Tampa Prevention 3:30PM General subject matter to be considered: Quarterly Business Meeting and Development of Legislatively Mandated Report. The meeting may be accessed via conference call: 1(888)670-3525; conference code: 416.360.4135#

Place: Barrymore Hotel Tampa Riverwalk, 111 West Fortune Street, Tampa, Florida 33602

For more information, contact: M.R. Street, (850)245-4444, Extension 2842

Meetings are subject to change or cancellation; please call to confirm the meeting date and time.

Source: Florida Administrative Register Issue Vol. 42/No. 83 Section VI - Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings - Issue Date: April 28, 2016 F Florida Workers' Compensation Orlando 8:30AM-N/A Insurance Guaranty Association, Inc. General subject matter to be considered: The Investment Committee will meet to discuss the general business of the Committee. The agenda will include but be not limited to: Minutes, Investment Report and Investment Policy.

Place: Orlando, Florida

For more information, contact: Cathy Irvin, (850)386-9200

Meetings are subject to change or cancellation; please call to confirm the meeting date and time.

Source: Florida Administrative Register Issue Vol. 42/No. 85 Section VI - Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings - Issue Date: May 2, 2016

9:00AM Event Location F DOE Division of Community 9:00AM- Multiple Locations Development 11:00PM - Tuesday, May 17, 2016, 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. General subject matter to be considered: The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) is seeking one or more public or nonprofit entities to administer the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) in Indian River, Okeechobee, St. Lucie, Martin, Palm Beach and Broward Counties. Entities interested in contracting with DEO to provide these services should be present at this public meeting in order to be informed of the qualifications, application requirements, and deadline for submitting applications. Pursuant to 10 CFR 440.15, selection of an entity, or entities, will be based on entities experience and performance in weatherization or housing renovation activities, experience in assisting eligible low-income persons in the applied for geographic area to be served, and capacity to undertake a timely and effective weatherization program. Preference will be given to community action agencies (CAAs) or other public or nonprofit entities which have, or are currently administering, an effective WAP or program under title II of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964, as revised. Program effectiveness will be evaluated by consideration of the following factors: (1) the extent to which past or current program achieved or is achieving weatherization goals in a timely fashion; (2) the quality of work performed (as evidenced by past monitoring and performance reports, if any); (3) the number, qualifications, and experience of the staff members of the program; (4) the ability to secure volunteers, training participants, and public service employment workers; and (5) past and present, as applicable, compliance with program administration and financial management requirements. DEO will review the submitted applications and make a decision regarding each applicants eligibility to provide WAP services. DEO staff will prepare recommendations for subse quent consideration and approval or disapproval by DEOs Executive Director.

Place: St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners, Conference Room #3, 2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, Florida 34982.

- Wednesday, May 18, 2016, 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m.

General subject matter to be considered: The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) is seeking one or more public or nonprofit entities to administer the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) in Indian River, Okeechobee, St. Lucie, Martin, Palm Beach and Broward Counties. Entities interested in contracting with DEO to provide these services should be present at this public meeting in order to be informed of the qualifications, application requirements, and deadline for submitting applications. Pursuant to 10 CFR 440.15, selection of an entity, or entities, will be based on entities experience and performance in weatherization or housing renovation activities, experience in assisting eligible low-i ncome persons in the applied for geographic area to be served, and capacity to undertake a timely and effective weatherization program. Preference will be given to community action agencies (CAAs) or other public or nonprofit entities which have, or are currently administering, an effective WAP or program under title II of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964, as revised. Program effectiveness will be evaluated by consideration of the following factors: (1) the extent to which past or current program achieved or is achieving weatherization goals in a timely fashion; (2) the quality of work performed (as evidenced by past monitoring and performance reports, if any); (3) the number, qualifications, and experience of the staff members of the program; (4) the ability to secure volunteers, training participants, and public service employment workers; and (5) past and present, as applicable, compliance with program administration and financial management requirement s. DEO will review the submitted applications and make a decision regarding each applicants eligibility to provide WAP services. DEO staff will prepare recommendations for subsequent consideration and approval or disapproval by DEOs Executive Director.

Place: Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners, Government Center, McEaddy Conference Room, 301 North Olive Avenue, West Palm Beach, Florida 33401.

- Wednesday, May 18, 2016, 2:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m.

General subject matter to be considered: The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) is seeking one or more public or nonprofit entities to administer the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) in Indian River, Okeechobee, St. Lucie, Martin, Palm Beach and Broward Counties. Entities interested in contracting with DEO to provide these services should be present at this public meeting in order to be informed of the qualifications, application requirements, and deadline for submitting applications.< br>Pursuant to 10 CFR 440.15, selection of an entity, or entities, will be based on entities experience and performance in weatherization or housing renovation activities, experience in assisting eligible low-income persons in the applied for geographic area to be served, and capacity to undertake a timely and effective weatherization program. Preference will be given to community action agencies (CAAs) or other public or nonprofit entities which have, or are currently administering, an effective WAP or program under title II of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964, as revised. Program effectiveness will be evaluated by consideration of the following factors: (1) the extent to which past or current program achieved or is achieving weatherization goals in a timely fashion; (2) the quality of work performed (as evidenced by past monitoring and performance reports, if any); (3) the number, qualifications, and experience of the staff members of the program; (4) the a bility to secure volunteers, training participants, and public service employment workers; and (5) past and present, as applicable, compliance with program administration and financial management requirements. DEO will review the submitted applications and make a decision regarding each applicants eligibility to provide WAP services. DEO staff will prepare recommendations for subsequent consideration and approval or disapproval by DEOs Executive Director.

Place: Broward County Main Library, Programming Services 6th Floor, Bienes Museum Ceremonial Room, 100 South Andrew Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301.

For more information, contact: Ms. Debbie Smiley, Manager, Weatherization Assistance Program, Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, 107 East Madison Street, MSC 400, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-4120, phone: (850)717-8467, fax: (850)488-2488, email: [email protected].

Meetings are subject to change or cancellation; please call t o confirm the meeting date and time.

Source: Florida Administrative Register Issue Vol. 42/No. 86 Section VI - Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings - Issue Date: May 3, 2016 J EDR: Education Estimating 117 K 9:00AM-N/A Conference Topic: PreK-12 Education Impact Conference - Public Schools FTE and COFTE Enrollment Chair: EDR F Florida Development Finance 9:00AM- Orlando Corporation 11:00AM General subject matter to be considered: Board of Directors Election of Board Officers; Approval of Meeting Minutes; Bond Resolution No. 16-03, The Pepin Academies, Inc.; Bond Resolution No. 16-04, Florida Charter Foundation, Inc.; Presentation - The Pine School, Inc.; Presentation - Classical Preparatory, Inc.; FY2016-17 Budget; Travel & Expense Policy; Resolution No. 16-05, Authorizing PACE FUNDING GROUP as a Residential PACE Provider; Resolution No. 16-06, Authorizing CLEAN FUND as a Commercial PACE Provider; Resolution No. 16-07, Authorizing YGRENE ENERGY FUND as a Residential PACE Provider; Resolution No. 16-08, Authorizing YGRENE ENERGY FUND as a Commercial PACE Provider; Other Business / Project Updates

Place: South Conference Room, Offices of Enterprise Florida, Inc., 800 North Magnolia Avenue, Suite 1100, Orlando, FL 32803

For more information, contact: Bill Spivey at (407)956-5695

Meetings are subject to chan ge or cancellation; please call to confirm the meeting date and time.

Source: Florida Administrative Register Issue Vol. 42/No. 92 Section VI - Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings - Issue Date: May 11, 2016 F Tampa Bay Water - A Regional Water Clearwater 9:00AM-N/A Supply Authority General subject matter to be considered: A public meeting of the Selection Committee for the Request for Proposals for the C.W. Bill Young Regional Reservoir Environmental Seepage Assessment Services, Contract 2016-033. As part of the selection process, the Selection Committee will, if needed, hear presentations and conduct interviews with short-listed firms in order to determine the highest ranking firm to recommend for award. It is recommended that you contact: Regina Kavanagh at (727)791-2392 to confirm if interviews will be conducted as planned.

Place: Tampa Bay Water Administrative Offices, 2575 Enterprise Road, Clearwater, FL 33763-1102.

For more information, contact: Regina Kavanagh at (727)791-2392.

Meetings are subject to change or cancellation; please call to confirm the meeting date and time.

Source: Florida Administrative Register Issue Vol. 42/No. 86 Section VI - Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Publi c Hearings - Issue Date: May 3, 2016

9:30AM Event Location F Florida Public Service Commission Tallahassee 9:30AM-N/A General subject matter to be considered: Internal Affairs Meeting to discuss and make decisions on matters which affect the operation of the Commission.

Place: Gerald L. Gunter Building, 2540 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Room 105, Tallahassee, Florida

For more information, contact: www.floridapsc.com

Meetings are subject to change or cancellation; please call to confirm the meeting date and time.

Source: Florida Administrative Register Issue Vol. 42/No. 83 Section VI - Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings - Issue Date: April 28, 2016 F Florida Workers' Compensation Orlando 9:30AM-N/A Insurance Guaranty Association General subject matter to be considered: The Board of Directors will meet to discuss the general business of the Association. The agenda will include, but not be limited to: Minutes, Receivers' Report, Legal Report, Audit and Investment Committee Reports, Financial, Claims and Operations Reports.

Place: Orlando, Florida

For more information, contact: Cathy Irvin, (850)386-9200

Meetings are subject to change or cancellation; please call to confirm the meeting date and time.

Source: Florida Administrative Register Issue Vol. 42/No. 84 Section VI - Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings - Issue Date: April 29, 2016 F H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Tampa 9:30AM-N/A Research Institute General subject matter to be considered: To conduct the general business of the Joint Finance & Planning Committee.

Place: Moffitt Cancer Center, Stabile Research Building, Trustees Board Room For more information, contact: Kathy McKinley, Administration, Moffitt Cancer Center, 12902 Magnolia Drive, SRB- ADM, Tampa, FL 33612

Meetings are subject to change or cancellation; please call to confirm the meeting date and time.

Source: Florida Administrative Register Issue Vol. 42/No. 91 Section VI - Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings - Issue Date: May 10, 2016

9:40AM Event Location E Groundbreaking Ceremony with Gov. Palm Beach 9:40AM-N/A Rick Scott Gardens May 17, Governor Rick Scott will attend the groundbreaking ceremony for United Technologies' (UTC) new facility in Palm Beach Gardens.

Intersection of Donald Ross Road and I-95 Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410

Please follow event signage to enter the event.

10:00AM Event Location F DCF Economic Self-Sufficiency Conference Call 10:00AM-N/A Program General subject matter to be considered: Solicitation Conference Call for Request for Proposal (RFP) #RFP05F16GS1, Implementing Agency for SNAP-Ed, Nutrition Education. The RFP was advertised on the Vendor Bid System Site at: http://www.myflorida.com/apps/vbs/vbs_www.main_menu.

Place: Conference call number: 1(888)670-3525, participant code: 3494441682#

For more information, contact: Lori Schultz, Procurement Manager at [email protected]

Meetings are subject to change or cancellation; please call to confirm the meeting date and time.

Source: Florida Administrative Register Issue Vol. 42/No. 88 Section VI - Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings - Issue Date: May 5, 2016 F DEA Division of Volunteer and Tallahassee 10:00AM-N/A Community Services General subject matter to be considered: The previously noticed Dementia Care and Cure Initiative Statewide Task Force meeting set for Thursday, May 19th at 2:00 p.m. has been rescheduled. The Statewide Task Force will meet Tuesday, May 17th at 10:00 a.m.

Place: Department of Elder Affairs, 4040 Esplanade Way, Room 225 F, Tallahassee, FL 32399.

For more information, contact: Cory Livingston via telephone at (850)414-2165 or via e-mail at [email protected] or Korinna MacNeill via telephone at (850)414-2341 or via e-mail at [email protected].

Meetings are subject to change or cancellation; please call to confirm the meeting date and time.

Source: Florida Administrative Register Issue Vol. 42/No. 89 Section VI - Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings - Issue Date: May 6, 2016 F Department of Elder Affairs - Long- 10:00AM- Lake Panasoffkee Term Care Ombudsman Program 11:00AM General subject matter to be considered: Withlacoochee Council LTCOP business.

Place: Lake Panasoffkee Parks and Recreation Community Center, 1582 County Road 459, Lake Panasoffkee, FL 33538.

For more information, contact: Department of Elder Affairs/LTCOP, 4040 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, FL 32399; telephone: (850)414-2323, or email: [email protected]

Meetings are subject to change or cancellation; please call to confirm the meeting date and time.

Source: Florida Administrative Register Issue Vol. 42/No. 59 Section VI - Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings - Issue Date: March 25, 2016 F DOH Board of Nursing Conference Call 10:00AM-N/A General subject matter to be considered: To consider cases where Probable Cause has previously been found.

Place: Department of Health, Tallahassee at Meet Me number: 1 (888) 670-3525, pass code: 2681213003 #

For more information, contact: [email protected]

Meetings are subject to change or cancellation; please call to confirm the meeting date and time. Source: Florida Administrative Register Issue Vol. 42/No. 87 Section VI - Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings - Issue Date: May 4, 2016 F St. Johns River Water Management Cocoa 10:00AM-N/A District General subject matter to be considered: SJRWMD staff along with Representative Steve Crisafulli and Representative Tom Goodson will hold a workshop discussing cattle grazing leases on district lands. NOTE: One or more Governing Board members may attend.

Place: UF/IFAS Brevard County Extension, 3695 Lake Drive, Cocoa, FL 32926

For more information, contact: the St. John's River Water Management District, Attn: Nick Abrahams, 4049 Reid Street, Palatka, FL 32177 or by phone at (407)659-4885.

Meetings are subject to change or cancellation; please call to confirm the meeting date and time.

Source: Florida Administrative Register Issue Vol. 42/No. 85 Section VI - Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings - Issue Date: May 2, 2016

12:00PM Event Location F Independent Colleges and 12:00PM- Conference Call Universities of Florida 1:00PM General subject matter to be considered: Florida Higher Educational Facilities Financing Authority (A) Review and consideration of all matters relating to the application of Rollins College to the Authority and conducting a public TEFRA hearing, consideration of the results of a public hearing and consideration of a resolution with respect to the authorization by the Authority to issue not exceeding $42,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of educational facilities revenue bonds in order to make a loan to Rollins College, Inc. a Florida not-for-profit corporation. Approximately $25,000,000 of the loan proceeds will be allocated for the purposes of refunding all or a portion of the outstanding Higher Educational Facilities Financing Authority Revenue Bonds, Series 2007 (Rollins College Project) the proceeds of which were used to finance certain capital improvements to the Rollins College campus located at 1000 Holt Avenue, Winter Par k, Florida 32789, including, without limitation, (a) the purchase of land located at 501 Holt Avenue in Winter Park, Florida, (b) the purchase of land located at 823 N. Pennsylvania Avenue in Winter Park, Florida, (c) the purchase of land located at 273 W. New England Avenue in Winter Park, Florida, (d) renovations to various residence halls, (e) renovations of various academic buildings, (f) construction of a campus chiller plant, (g) purchase of emergency generators, and (h) reimbursement for monies previously spent on the acquisition of land described in (a), (b), and (c) above and other capital expenditures related to (a) through (g) above. Approximately $17,000,000 of the loan proceeds will be allocated for the purposes of funding improvement projects on the campus of Rollins College including improvements to (i) the Childhood Development Center; (ii) the Baseball Stadium; (iii) the interior of Holt Hall; (iv) the interior of Cornell Social Science building; (v) the interior to McKean Hall; (vi) the relocation of the Physical Plant facilities; (vii) construction of a new residence hall; and (viii) various other capital improvements to Rollins College's educational facilities including, but not limited to, infrastructure improvements called for in the Rollins College Westside Campus Master Plan. Proceeds may also be used to acquire (x) the building that currently houses the City of Winter Park Library located at 460 East New England Avenue, Winter Park, Florida 32789; (y) the commercial building located at 400 West Fairbanks Avenue, Winter Park, Florida 32789; and (z) and fund any necessary debt service reserves and pay any costs of issuing the Authority's bonds. All of the improvements financed or refinanced with proceeds of the loan will be owned by Rollins College. (B) Any other matters that may come before the Authority.

Place: New England 1 Conference Room, Alfond Inn, 300 E. New England Avenue, Winter Park, Florida 32789; Offices of the Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida, 542 East Park Avenue, Tallahassee, Florida 32301; teleconference: 1(866)578-5716 participant code: 6813188

For more information, contact: Melissa Armstrong, Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida, 542 East Park Avenue, Tallahassee, Florida 32301, (850)681-3188

Meetings are subject to change or cancellation; please call to confirm the meeting date and time.

Source: Florida Administrative Register Issue Vol. 42/No. 83 Section VI - Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings - Issue Date: April 28, 2016

1:00PM Event Location F DBPR Division of Alcoholic 1:00PM- Tallahassee Beverages and Tobacco 3:00PM General subject matter to be considered: The license requirements for special restaurant licenses.

61A-3.0141 Special Restaurant Licenses

Place: Betty Easley Conference Center, 4075 Esplanade Way, Building 4075, Room 152, Tallahassee, FL 32301

For more information, contact: Renita Walton-Hayes, Department of Business and Professional Regulation; 1940 North Monroe Street; Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1026, (850)717-1118, [email protected]

Meetings are subject to change or cancellation; please call to confirm the meeting date and time.

Source: Florida Administrative Register Issue Vol. 42/No. 85 Section VI - Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings - Issue Date: May 2, 2016 J EDR: Financial Impact Estimating 117 K 1:00PM-N/A Conference Topic: Formal Conference - Voter Control of Gambling in Florida Continued from May 12, 2016 Chair: EDR

2:00PM Event Location F DBPR Board of Pilot Commissioners Conference Call 2:00PM-N/A General subject matter to be considered: General Committee Business

Place: 1(888)670-3525, participant pass code: 5243947159#

For more information, contact: Board of Pilot Commissioners, 1940 N. Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL 32399, (850)717-1982

Meetings are subject to change or cancellation; please call to confirm the meeting date and time.

Source: Florida Administrative Register Issue Vol. 42/No. 87 Section VI - Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings - Issue Date: May 4, 2016 F DOS Division of Historical 2:00PM- Tallahassee Resources 3:00PM General subject matter to be considered: The webinar is intended to assist grant applicants in understanding the Special Category Grant Program and provide information on how to complete the Special Category Grant Application. Information on how to attend the online webinar may be obtained by visiting the Historic Preservation Grants website at http://flheritage.com/grants/.

Place: Webinar/Room 404, R.A. Gray Building, 500 South Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399

For more information, contact: Historic Preservation Grants staff at [email protected] or by calling: 1(800)847-7278

Meetings are subject to change or cancellation; please call to confirm the meeting date and time.

Source: Florida Administrative Register Issue Vol. 42/No. 91 Section VI - Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings - Issue Date: May 10, 2016 F Florida Independent Living Council, Conference Call 2:00PM-N/A Inc. General subject matter to be considered: Committee and Task Force meetings: Please note that committees and task forces of the Florida Independent Living Council will meet at various times throughout the year to carry out the work of the council; the meeting dates and times will be posted at the above address at least seven days prior to the meeting. Persons who want to be notified of such meetings may request to be put on the mailing list for such notices by writing to Jenny Bopp at the council address.

Place: Call In: 1(888)670-3525; Code: 5073148497; Public Point of Access: FILC Administrative Office, 1416 N. Adams Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32303

For more information, contact: Florida Independent Living Council, 1416 N. Adams Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32303 (850)488-5624 or Toll Free 1(877)822-1993

Meetings are subject to change or cancellation; please call to confirm the meeting date and time.

Source: Fl orida Administrative Register Issue Vol. 42/No. 90 Section VI - Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings - Issue Date: May 9, 2016

2:30PM Event Location 2:30PM- F DOE Florida Rehabilitation Council Conference Calls 6:30PM General subject matter to be considered: - May 17, 2016, 2:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m., ET. Florida Rehabilitation Council Full Council Strategic Planning CC. - May 24, 2015, 5:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m., ET. FRC By-Laws Review Committee. Purpose will be to review and make recommendations to update the FRC By-Laws. - June 1, 2016, 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m., ET. Florida Rehabilitation Council Executive Committee General Business. - June 9, 2016, 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m., ET. Florida Rehabilitation Council Evaluation Committee General Business. - June 21, 2016, 2:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m., ET. Florida Rehabilitation Council Planning/Coordination Committee General Business. - June 22, 2016, 10:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m., ET. Florida Rehabilitation Council Public Awareness Committee General Business.

Place: Conference call 1(888)670-3525 passcode: 7513637441

For more information, contact: Roy Cosgrove at (850)245-3317 or [email protected].

Meetings are subject to change or cancellation; please call to confirm the meeting date and time.

Deerfield Beach workshop called Business Opportunities and Trends in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Marketplace. This is the first edition of our new protocol workshop series which Fort Lauderdale provides valuable information on selling goods and services to different worldwide markets and highlights the protocol etiquette norms and cultural considerations of doing business in the Hallandale Beach Hillsboro Beach featured countries. Preregistration is required. RSVP to Paola Issac by calling at 954-357-6400. Register Online. Hollywood Kaufman FASTTRAC: The Intentional Entrepreneur Wednesday April 15 2015 10 30 a.m. to 1 30 p.m. South Regional Library/Broward College 7300 Pines Boulevard SR/BCC Conference Lauderdale-By-The- Room Pembroke Pines FL 33024. The Intentional Entrepreneur™ explores the entrepreneurial attitude and practical aspects of business ownership. Participants will be guided through a Sea process of consideration exploration and planning. During this interactive workshop participants will Assess their entrepreneurial interest; Identify personal and professional goals; examine Lauderdale Lakes Lauderhill both the emotional and practical aspects of owning a business; Explore the action steps necessary to realize business ownership. Preregistration is required. Register Online or call Herb Lighthouse Point Parlato at 954-357-6400. Space is limited; first come first served. Margate Business of Biotech Conference: Collaborate to Innovate Friday April 17 2015 7 45 a.m. to 4 00 p.m. Moffitt Cancer Center Vincent A. Stabile Research Building 12902 Magnolia Dr. Miramar Tampa FL 33612. Contact [email protected] for more information. North Lauderdale Oakland Park Kaufman FASTTRAC: Listening to Your Business Workshop Series Wednesday April 22 2015 4 30 p.m. to 7 30 p.m. Northwest Regional Library 3151 University Drive Coral Springs FL Parkland 33065. Listening to Your Business™ provides you with the opportunity to Examine your business today including its strengths weaknesses and opportunities; Visualize your business three Pembroke Park years from now; Formulate an internal planning process to establish interim goals and strategies; Identify resources to assist you in reaching your business goals; and Examine and respond Pembroke Pines to challenges and transitions. Preregistration is required. Register Online or call Herb Parlato at 954-357-6400. Space is limited; first come first served. Plantation Pompano Beach 2015 Business Development Workshop: Building a Stellar Team and Prime Vendor EXPO Saturday April 25 2015 10 30 a.m. to 12 00 p.m. West Regional Library 8601 W. Broward Blvd., Southwest Ranches Plantation FL 33324. Get an understanding of how primes select their subcontractors and how subcontractors have achieved success in a competitive market. For more information call Sunrise 954-357-6400. Pre-registration is welcome but not required. Register Online. Tamarac May 2015 Weston § Business Opportunities and Trends in Brazil (Protocol Series) Friday May 1 2015 8 30 a.m. to 10 00 a.m. Broward College Downtown Campus 111 E. Las Olas Blvd. Room 1208 Ft. West Park Lauderdale FL 33301. The Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development in partnership with Enterprise Florida invites you to attend a special complimentary Wilton Manors ----- workshop called Business Opportunities and Trends in the Brazil Marketplace. This is the second edition of our new protocol workshop series which provides valuable information on selling Broward County goods and services to different worldwide markets and highlights the protocol etiquette norms and cultural considerations of doing business in the featured countries. Register Online. Broward County § eMerge Americas 2015 May 1-5 Miami Beach Convention Center. Register Online. Housing Authority § Kaufman FASTTRAC: Listening to Your Business Workshop Series Wednesday May 6 2015 10 30 AM to 1 30 PM Hollywood Branch Library Broward County 2600 Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood FL. Listening to Your Business™ provides you with the opportunity to Examine your business today including its strengths weaknesses and Sheriff’s Office (BSO) opportunities; visualize your business three years from now; formulate an internal planning process to establish interim goals and strategies; identify resources to assist you in reaching Broward Health your business goals; and examine and respond to challenges and transitions. Preregistration is required. Register online or call Herb Parlato at 954-357-6400. Space is limited; first come City of Hollywood – first served. Community Redevelopment § U.S. Commercial Services - Discover Global Markets: The Americas May 12-14 2015 Hilton Miami Downtown 1601 Biscayne Blvd. Miami FL 3313. Register online. Agency § Kaufman FASTTRAC: The Intentional Entrepreneur, Wednesday May 13 2015 10 30 AM to 1 30 PM Weston Branch Library 4205 Bonaventure Blvd. Weston FL 33332. The Intentional Coral Springs Entrepreneur™ explores the entrepreneurial attitude and practical aspects of business ownership. Participants will be guided through a process of consideration exploration and planning. Improvement District During this interactive workshop participants will Assess their entrepreneurial interest; identify personal and professional goals; examine both the emotional and practical aspects of Deerfield Beach owning a business; and explore the action steps necessary to realize business ownership. Preregistration is required. Register online or call Herb Parlato at 954-357-6400. Space is limited; Housing Authority first come first served. Florida Department of § OESBD Training Program: Completing Your Certification Application (Local) Wednesday May 13 2015 3 00 PM to 4 30 PM Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Transportation North Springs Development (OESBD) 115 S. Andrews Avenue Room A680 Fort Lauderdale FL 33301. Learn how to complete a small business program certification application for your firm in this FREE Improvement District training session. Broward County certification team leaders will guide you through the SBE/CBE application step by step to help you submit an application complete with all applicable South Broward information and documentation to minimize processing time. Preregistration is required. Register online or call the Community Relations and Outreach Section at 954-357-6400. Space is Drainage District limited; first come first served. South Florida Water § Export-Import Convention Thursday May 14 2015 Sunrise Civic Center 10610 W. Oakland Park Blvd Sunrise FL 33351. Register Online. Management District § Kaufman FASTTRAC: The Intentional Entrepreneur Wednesday May 20 2015 4 30 PM to 7 30 PM African-American Research Library and Cultural Center 2650 Sistrunk Blvd. Fort Miami-Dade County Lauderdale FL 33311. The Intentional Entrepreneur™ explores the entrepreneurial attitude and practical aspects of business ownership. Participants will be guided through a process of Palm Beach County consideration exploration and planning. During this interactive workshop participants will Assess their entrepreneurial interest; identify personal and professional goals; examine both the emotional and practical aspects of owning a business; and explore the action steps necessary to realize business ownership. Preregistration is required. Register online or call Herb Parlato Miami International Airport at 954-357-6400. Space is limited; first come first served. Palm Beach International § OESBD Training Program: Completing Your Certification Application (Federal), Wednesday May 27 2015 3 00 to 4 30 PM Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Airport Development (OESBD) 115 S. Andrews Avenue Room A680 Fort Lauderdale FL 33301. Learn how to complete a small business program certification application for your firm in this FREE Seminole Tribe of Florida training session. Broward County certification team leaders will guide you through the DBE/ACDBE application step by step to help you submit an application complete with all applicable information and documentation to minimize processing time. Preregistration is required. Register online or call the Community Relations and Outreach Section at 954-357-6400. Space is State of Florida limited; first come first served. United States Government § America's SBDC Florida, May 28-June 18 2015 4 30 PM to 8 30 PM Higher Education Complex 111 E. Las Olas Blvd. Room 1010 Ft. Lauderdale FL 33301. 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· Raised Computer Access Flooring · Closes 04/09/15 · License Plate Envelopes · Closes 04/10/15 · Gas Powered Transportation Carts · Closes 04/10/15 · Request for Information – Light Bulb Crusher · Closes 04/10/15 · Portable Wheelchair Lift and Bridge Ramp · Closes 04/10/15 · Balloon Decoration Services · Closes 04/10/15 · ID Badges Laminate/Film and Supplies · Closes 04/13/15 · Royce Technologies Boards and Parts · Closes 04/13/15 · Everglades Holiday Park Electric Service (CBE Reserve) · Closes 04/13/15 · Pipe Threading Machine with Portable Stand · Closes 04/14/15 · Truck Scale Maintenance and Repair Services · Closes 04/14/15 · Everglades Holiday Park Electric Service (CBE Reserve) · Closes 04/15/15 · Cast-in-Place Transit Shelters and Amenities - City of Lauderdale Lakes · Closes 04/15/15 · Fire Alarm System Monitoring and Maintenance Services for Port Everglades · Closes 04/15/15 · Reflective Pavement Marks and Adhesive · Closes 04/15/15 · Concrete Pipes and Gasket Joints · Closes 04/15/15 · Guardrail Parts and Materials · Closes 04/15/15 · Cradlepoint Cellular Routers · Closes 04/15/15 · Fire Hydrant Service and Repair (CBE Reserve) · Closes 04/15/15 · Direct Thermal Paper · Closes 04/15/15 · Shunt Efficiency Units · Closes 04/15/15 · Coffee Service · Closes 04/16/15 · Pavement Marking Materials · Closes 04/17/15 · All Weather Blacktop Patch · Closes 04/17/15 · Filemaker Pro Software License Support and Maintenance · Closes 04/17/15 · Construction Manager at Risk for Broward County Main Jail Windows Replacement · Closes 04/20/15 · Design and Engineering Services - Port Everglades Slip 1 Expansion · Closes 04/20/15 · Representation Office in the United Kingdom and Scandinavia / · Closes 04/20/15 · Terminal 2 3 and 4 Pedestrian Bridges Phase 2 Repair and Renovation · Closes 04/22/15 · Subsurface Facility and Utility Locating Services · Closes 04/22/15 · Fire Pump Replacement · Closes 04/22/15 · Terminal 4 Eastern Expansion · Closes 04/22/15 · Magnetic Portable Dance Floor · Closes 04/22/15 · C-14 Canal Force Main · Closes 04/29/15 · Water Main Construction - Deerfield Island Park · Closes 04/29/15 · Regional Sewer Air Relief Valve Replacement · Closes 05/06/15 · Qualified Vendors List for Transit Stops and Shelter Facilities · Closes 04/07/16

Broward County Sheriff s Office (BSO)

· Library of Professional Information Technology Services · Closes 04/13/15 · Construction Manager At Risk · Closes 04/20/15 · Lease of 3 Dual Mission Twin Engine Turbine Helicopters · Closes 04/28/15 · Replacement of Chilled Water Coils for Two (2) Air Handlers · Closes 04/28/15 Broward Health

· Discharge Summary Dictation Services · Closes 04/15/15 · Gold Coast Hospice Home Services · Closes 04/16/15 · Wide Off-Site Storage · Open Career Source Broward

· Workers Compensation Insurance Coverage · Closes 04/09/15 · Out of School Youth Services · Closes 04/30/15 City of Coral Springs

· Dive Equipment for Fire Department Dive Team · Closes 04/13/15 · Vehicle Window Tinting · Closes 04/13/15 · Green Cleaning Janitorial Services · Closes 04/15/15 · Annual Water Service · Closes 04/22/15 City of Deerfield Beach

· Citywide Economic Development Strategy · Closes 04/14/15 · Back Office Solid Waste Management System Software · Closes 04/14/15 · Beach Amenity Rental and Recreational Snorkeling Services · Closes 04/16/15 · Sullivan Park Expansion Project · Closes 04/20/15 · Emergency Debris Removal · Closes 04/29/15 City of Fort Lauderdale

· Regulated Garbage Collection and Disposal Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport · Closes 04/09/15 · Security Gate Hardware at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport · Closes 04/10/15 · HACH/Sigma Dipper Sampler · Closes 04/16/15 · Dillard Park Curbing and Intersection Improvements · Closes 04/17/15 · Payment Kiosk · Closes 04/20/15 · Mobile Message Boards · Closes 04/21/15 · Boat Engines Purchase and Installation · Closes 04/21/15 · Trees & Palms Citywide · Closes 04/21/15 · Poinciana Park Median Landscape Improvements - Re-Bid (P11697) · Closes 04/21/15

· Peele-Dixie Water Treatment Plant Injection Well Mechanical Integrity Test · Closes 04/27/15 · Closes 04/30/15 · Mobility Management Consultant · Closes 05/01/15 · Annual Asphaltic Concrete Pavement Contract (P12111) · Closes 05/01/15 · Rental of Bounce Houses Inflatables and Various Outdoor Games · Closes 05/07/15 · Fiveash Water Treatment Plant Filter Rehabilitation (P12038)

City of Hallandale Beach

· Hallandale Beach Boulevard (HBB) & I-95 Landscaping Improvement Project · Closes 04/10/15 City of Hollywood

· Water Main Replacement Program - Taft St. to Atlanta St. from SR7 to 66th Ave. · Closes 04/10/15 · Lift Station Conversion/Upgrade (A-10 & A-11) · Closes 04/30/15 City of Lauderhill

· AC System Replacement · Closes 04/29/15 · Fire Alarm System Replacement · Closes 04/29/15 · Elevator Refurbishment · Closes 04/29/15 · Solid Waste Collection and Hauling Services · Closes 06/30/15 City of Lauderdale Lakes

· N.W. 21st Street Roadway Improvements – Bicycle Lanes Sidewalks Curbs and Drainage · Open · Purchase/Lease/Finance Municipal Utility Vehicles – Request for Proposals · Open City of Margate

· General Contractors for West WWTP East Digester Rehabilitation for the Department of Engineering Services (DEES) · Closes 04/16/15 · Landscaping · Closes 04/16/15 · Request for Qualifications Margate CRA City Center Development · Closes 05/12/15 · Lift Station 22 Renovation · Closes 05/14/15 Pre-Bid Meeting Tuesday April 28 2015 at 2 00 p.m. City of Miramar

· Arbitrage Compliance Services · Closes 04/09/15 · Harbour Lake Community Development - Pembroke Road Extension Project - PVC Barrier Fencing and/or Precast · Closes 04/14/15 Concrete Barrier Wall · Closes 04/21/15 · Debris Management and Removal Services · Closes 04/21/15 · Adult Day Care Center · Closes 04/07/15 · Architectural Design and Engineering Consulting Services City of Pembroke Pines

· Red Light Camera Enforcement & License Plate Recognition Monitoring System · Closes 04/21/15 · Duty and Practice Ammunition · Closes 04/21/15 · Soccer Field Renovation at Pines Recreation Center · Closes 05/05/15 · Emergency Warning Equipment for Law Enforcement Vehicles · Closes 05/05/15 City of Pompano Beach

· Pompano Beach Community Bus Service · Closes 04/14/15 · Sidewalk Replacement and Installation (rebid) · Closes 04/16/15 · Continuing Contract for Civil Engineering Services for Various City Projects · Closes 04/20/15 · Polo Shirts with Embroidery and Screen Printing for the Fire Department (Rebid) · Closes 04/22/15 · Janitorial Supplies · Closes 04/27/15 · Water Treatment Plant Electrical Master Plan Phase II Improvements · Closes 05/19/15 City of Tamarac

· Citywide Culvert Headwall Installation Project - Phase IV Project · Closes 05/04/15 City of Weston

· Professional Auditing Services · Closes 04/13/15 Covenant House Florida

· Capital Improvements for Covenant House Renovation and Restoration Respite for Homeless Youth · Closes 04/10/15 Florida Department of Transportation

· Traffic Signals · Closes 05/01/15 · Sound Barrier Wall · Closes 05/01/15 · "BDI" Rest Area Rehabilitation · Closes 05/01/15 · Portland Cement Concrete · Closes 05/01/15 · Traffic Signals · Closes 05/01/15 · Grading · Closes 05/01/15 Florida Inland Navigation District

· Clearing and Landscaping Project · Closes 04/10/15 For more information please contact Mark Tamblyn at 561-627-3386 or [email protected] Florida Introduces Physical Activity and Nutrition to Youth (FLIPANY)

· Provide Approximately 494 Meals for the Afterschool Meal Program at approximately 14 locations in Broward · Closes 04/09/15 For more information please call 954-567-5526 ext. 1802 School Board of Broward County

· Roofing Services · Closes 04/09/15 · Personal Computers - Laptops Desktops and Tablet Systems · Closes 04/16/15 · Paper and Plastic Items for Cafeterias · Closes 04/23/15 · School and Department Furniture · Closes 05/14/15 South Broward Drainage District

· Tree Trimming & Removal · Closes 04/16/15 · SW 205th Ave Drainage Improvement · Closes 04/16/15 South Florida Water Management District

· Outreach Program for Miami-Dade County · Closes 04/10/15 · Cattle Grazing Lease 529.18 acres more or less Indian River Lagoon South - Cypress Creek/Trail Ridge St. Lucie County · Closes 04/21/15 Florida · Closes 05/06/15 · Corkscrew Regional Mitigation Bank · Closes 05/07/15 · Cattle Grazing Operation Okeechobee County FL Town of Davie

· Prescription Plan Review and Audit · Closes 04/09/15 · Miscellaneous Construction Services · Closes 04/14/15 · Miscellaneous Construction Services · Closes 04/15/15 · Alleson NBA Replica Jersey Style ANBAY Youth and ANBAA Adult · Closes 04/16/15 · Verbatim Transcription Services · Closes 04/21/15 · Home Hardening Qualified Contractor Pool DRI Program · Open Town of Southwest Ranches

· Country Estates Park Trail Improvements · Closes 04/20/15 Turtle Run Community Development District

· Turtle Run Blvd. East Median Widening · Open For more information please contact Craig Kupec at [email protected] or 954-776-1616 opportunities Beyond Broward

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Fort Lauderdale Lauderdale FL 33316. Fees apply to attend. View registration information online. Hallandale Beach Kaufman FASTTRAC: The Intentional Entrepreneur Wednesday April 15 2015 10 30 a.m. to 1 30 p.m. South Regional Library/Broward College 7300 Pines Boulevard SR/BCC Conference Hillsboro Beach Hollywood Room Pembroke Pines FL 33024. The Intentional Entrepreneur™ explores the entrepreneurial attitude and practical aspects of business ownership. Participants will be guided through a Lauderdale-By-The- process of consideration exploration and planning. During this interactive workshop participants will Assess their entrepreneurial interest; Identify personal and professional goals; examine Sea both the emotional and practical aspects of owning a business; Explore the action steps necessary to realize business ownership. Preregistration is required. Register Online or call Herb Parlato Lauderdale Lakes at 954-357-6400. Space is limited; first come first served. Lauderhill Lighthouse Point Business of Biotech Conference: Collaborate to Innovate Friday April 17 2015 7 45 a.m. to 4 00 p.m. Moffitt Cancer Center Vincent A. Stabile Research Building 12902 Magnolia Dr. Tampa Margate FL 33612. Contact [email protected] for more information. Miramar Kaufman FASTTRAC: Listening to Your Business Workshop Series Wednesday April 22 2015 4 30 p.m. to 7 30 p.m. Northwest Regional Library 3151 University Drive Coral Springs FL North Lauderdale 33065. Listening to Your Business™ provides you with the opportunity to Examine your business today including its strengths weaknesses and opportunities; Visualize your business three Oakland Park Parkland years from now; Formulate an internal planning process to establish interim goals and strategies; Identify resources to assist you in reaching your business goals; and Examine and respond to Pembroke Park challenges and transitions. Preregistration is required. Register Online or call Herb Parlato at 954-357-6400. Space is limited; first come first served. Pembroke Pines 2015 Business Development Workshop: Building a Stellar Team and Prime Vendor EXPO Saturday April 25 2015 10 30 a.m. to 12 00 p.m. West Regional Library 8601 W. Broward Blvd., Plantation Plantation FL 33324. Get an understanding of how primes select their subcontractors and how subcontractors have achieved success in a competitive market. For more information call 954- Pompano Beach Southwest Ranches 357-6400. Pre-registration is welcome but not required. Register Online. Sunrise May 2015 Tamarac § eMerge Americas 2015 May 1-5 Miami Beach Convention Center. Register Online. Weston § Kaufman FASTTRAC: Listening to Your Business Workshop Series Wednesday May 6 2015 10 30 AM to 1 30 PM Hollywood Branch Library West Park 2600 Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood FL. Listening to Your Business™ provides you with the opportunity to Examine your business today including its strengths weaknesses and opportunities; Wilton Manors visualize your business three years from now; formulate an internal planning process to establish interim goals and strategies; identify resources to assist you in reaching your business goals; ----- and examine and respond to challenges and transitions. Preregistration is required. Register online or call Herb Parlato at 954-357-6400. Space is limited; first come first served. Broward County Broward County § U.S. Commercial Services - Discover Global Markets: The Americas May 12-14 2015 Hilton Miami Downtown 1601 Biscayne Blvd. Miami FL 3313. Register online. Housing Authority § Kaufman FASTTRAC: The Intentional Entrepreneur, Wednesday May 13 2015 10 30 AM to 1 30 PM Weston Branch Library 4205 Bonaventure Blvd. Weston FL 33332. The Intentional Broward County Entrepreneur™ explores the entrepreneurial attitude and practical aspects of business ownership. Participants will be guided through a process of consideration exploration and planning. Sheriff’s Office (BSO) During this interactive workshop participants will Assess their entrepreneurial interest; identify personal and professional goals; examine both the emotional and practical aspects of owning a Broward Health business; and explore the action steps necessary to realize business ownership. Preregistration is required. Register online or call Herb Parlato at 954-357-6400. Space is limited; first come first City of Hollywood – served. Community § OESBD Training Program: Completing Your Certification Application (Local) Wednesday May 13 2015 3 00 PM to 4 30 PM Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Redevelopment Agency Development (OESBD) 115 S. Andrews Avenue Room A680 Fort Lauderdale FL 33301. Learn how to complete a small business program certification application for your firm in this FREE Coral Springs training session. Broward County certification team leaders will guide you through the SBE/CBE application step by step to help you submit an application complete with all applicable Improvement District information and documentation to minimize processing time. Preregistration is required. Register online or call the Community Relations and Outreach Section at 954-357-6400. Space is Deerfield Beach limited; first come first served. Housing Authority § Export-Import Convention Thursday May 14 2015 Sunrise Civic Center 10610 W. Oakland Park Blvd Sunrise FL 33351. Register Online. Florida Department of § Kaufman FASTTRAC: The Intentional Entrepreneur Wednesday May 20 2015 4 30 PM to 7 30 PM African-American Research Library and Cultural Center 2650 Sistrunk Blvd. Fort Lauderdale Transportation FL 33311. The Intentional Entrepreneur™ explores the entrepreneurial attitude and practical aspects of business ownership. Participants will be guided through a process of consideration North Springs exploration and planning. During this interactive workshop participants will Assess their entrepreneurial interest; identify personal and professional goals; examine both the emotional and Improvement District South Broward practical aspects of owning a business; and explore the action steps necessary to realize business ownership. Preregistration is required. Register online or call Herb Parlato at 954-357-6400. Drainage District Space is limited; first come first served. South Florida Water § OESBD Training Program: Completing Your Certification Application (Federal), Wednesday May 27 2015 3 00 to 4 30 PM Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Management District Development (OESBD) 115 S. Andrews Avenue Room A680 Fort Lauderdale FL 33301. Learn how to complete a small business program certification application for your firm in this FREE Miami-Dade County training session. Broward County certification team leaders will guide you through the DBE/ACDBE application step by step to help you submit an application complete with all applicable Palm Beach County information and documentation to minimize processing time. Preregistration is required. Register online or call the Community Relations and Outreach Section at 954-357-6400. Space is limited; first come first served. Miami International Airport § America's SBDC Florida, May 28-June 18 2015 4 30 PM to 8 30 PM Higher Education Complex 111 E. Las Olas Blvd. Room 1010 Ft. Lauderdale FL 33301. Register Online. Palm Beach International Bid opportunities Airport Click on the agency of any project listed below to access the solicitation information. Seminole Tribe of Florida Some of the entities listed use a private service to promote bid opportunities. 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Newly Listed Bid Opportunities Previously Listed Bid Opportunities

Broward County

· Incinerator Maintenance Repair Service · Closes 04/03/15 · Tradewinds Park North Equestrian and Farm Site Improvements · Closes 04/06/15 · Balloon Decoration Services · Closes 04/06/15 · Terminal 2 3 and 4 Pedestrian Bridges Phase 2 Repair and Renovation · Closes 04/08/15 · Drawbridge Mechanical Repairs · Closes 04/08/15 · Ice Machine · Closes 04/08/15 · Bike Lane Street Markings · Closes 04/08/15 · Paper and Janitorial Supplies · Closes 04/08/15 · Broward County Florida Seaport and Airport Security Services · Closes 04/08/15 · Pre-Conditioned Air Hose Reels and Accessories · Closes 04/08/15 · Hay for Animals · Closes 04/08/15 · UVC Lamps · Closes 04/08/15 · Raised Computer Access Flooring · Closes 04/09/15 · Gas Powered Transportation Carts · Closes 04/10/15 · License Plate Envelopes · Closes 04/10/15 · Portable Wheelchair Lift and Bridge Ramp · Closes 04/10/15 · Royce Technologies Boards and Parts · Closes 04/13/15 · ID Badges Laminate/Film and Supplies · Closes 04/13/15 · Everglades Holiday Park Electric Service (CBE Reserve) · Closes 04/13/15 · Pipe Threading Machine with Portable Stand · Closes 04/14/15 · Cradlepoint Cellular Routers · Closes 04/15/15 · Fire Hydrant Service and Repair (CBE Reserve) · Closes 04/15/15 · Direct Thermal Paper · Closes 04/15/15 · Cast-in-Place Transit Shelters and Amenities - City of Lauderdale Lakes · Closes 04/15/15 · Reflective Pavement Marks and Adhesive · Closes 04/15/15 · Concrete Pipes and Gasket Joints · Closes 04/15/15 · Fire Alarm System Monitoring and Maintenance Services for Port Everglades · Closes 04/15/15 · Fire Pump Replacement · Closes 04/15/15 · Filemaker Pro Software License Support and Maintenance · Closes 04/17/15 · Representation Office in the United Kingdom and Scandinavia · Closes 04/20/15 · Design and Engineering Services - Port Everglades Slip 1 Expansion · Closes 04/20/15 · Subsurface Facility and Utility Locating Services · Closes 04/22/15 · Terminal 4 Eastern Expansion · Closes 04/22/15 · Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) Relocation · Closes 04/27/15 · All Weather Blacktop Patch · Closes 04/27/15 · C-14 Canal Force Main · Closes 04/29/15 · Water Main Construction - Deerfield Island Park · Closes 04/29/15 · Construction Manager at Risk for Broward County Main Jail Windows Replacement · Closes 10/12/15 · Qualified Vendors List for Transit Stops and Shelter Facilities · Closes 04/07/16

Broward County Sheriff s Office (BSO)

· TRU-SPEC 24/7 Series Pants · Closes 04/06/15 · Lease of 3 Dual Mission Twin Engine Turbine Helicopters · Closes 04/13/15 · Library of Professional Information Technology Services · Closes 04/15/15 · Construction Manager At Risk · Closes 04/20/15 · Replacement of Chilled Water Coils for Two (2) Air Handlers · Closes 04/28/15 Broward Health

· Population Health Application Suite · Closes 04/02/15 · Professional Architecture Services South Tower Bed Expansion Project · Closes 04/09/15 · Transcription Support Services · Closes 04/09/15 · Wide Off-Site Storage · Open Career Source Broward

· Workers Compensation Insurance Coverage · Closes 04/09/15 · Out of School Youth Services · Closes 04/30/15 City of Cooper City

· Locate/Mark Underground Utilities · Closes 04/07/15 City of Coral Springs

· Emergency Water Service Interconnect with Coconut Creek · Closes 04/08/15 · Green Cleaning Janitorial Services · Closes 04/15/15 · Annual Water Service · Closes 04/22/15 City of Dania Beach

· Landscape Arborist Services · Closes 04/03/15 City of Deerfield Beach

· Roadway Improvements on NE 3rd Avenue between Sample Road and NE 48th Street · Closes 04/02/15 · Benefits Broker Services · Closes 04/03/15 · Janitorial Services · Closes 04/03/15 · Vacant Property Affordable Housing · Closes 04/06/15 · Tennis Pro Concession Services · Closes 04/08/15 · Citywide Economic Development Strategy · Closes 04/14/15 · Back Office Solid Waste Management System Software · Closes 04/14/15 · Beach Amenity Rental and Recreational Snorkeling Services · Closes 04/16/15 · Sullivan Park Expansion Project · Closes 04/20/15 City of Fort Lauderdale

· Sale of Scrap Brass Meters · Closes 04/02/15 · Payment Kiosk · Closes 04/06/15 · Motorized Watercraft Concession · Closes 04/08/15 · Regulated Garbage Collection and Disposal Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport · Closes 04/09/15 · Security Gate Hardware at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport · Closes 04/10/15 · HACH/Sigma Dipper Sampler · Closes 04/16/15 · Dillard Park Curbing and Intersection Improvements · Closes 04/17/15 · Mobile Message Boards · Closes 04/21/15 · Boat Engines Purchase and Installation · Closes 04/21/15 · Trees & Palms Citywide · Closes 04/21/15

City of Hallandale Beach

· Hallandale Beach Boulevard (HBB) & I-95 Landscaping Improvement Project · Closes 04/10/15 City of Hollywood

· Water Main Replacement Program - Taft St. to Atlanta St. from SR7 to 66th Ave. · Closes 04/10/15 · Lift Station Conversion/Upgrade (A-10 & A-11) · Closes 04/30/15 City of Lauderhill

· AC System Replacement · Closes 04/29/15 · Fire Alarm System Replacement · Closes 04/29/15 · Elevator Refurbishment · Closes 04/29/15 City of Lauderdale Lakes

· N.W. 21st Street Roadway Improvements – Bicycle Lanes Sidewalks Curbs and Drainage · Closes 04/07/15 · Purchase/Lease/Finance Municipal Utility Vehicles – Request for Proposals · Open City of Margate

· General Contractors for West WWTP East Digester Rehabilitation for the Department of Engineering Services (DEES) · Closes 04/16/15 Pre-Bid Meeting: Thursday April 2 2015 at 10 00 a.m. · Closes 04/16/15 · Landscaping · Closes 05/12/15 · Request for Qualifications Margate CRA City Center Development City of Miramar

· Educational Consultant · Closes 04/07/15 City of Pembroke Pines

· Janitorial Services for the Police Department · Closes 04/07/15 · Red Light Camera Enforcement & License Plate Recognition Monitoring System · Closes 04/21/15 · Duty and Practice Ammunition · Closes 04/21/15 City of Pompano Beach

· Golf Course Shelter & Restrooms · Closes 04/02/15 · Trailer-Mounted Hot-Cold Pressure Washer · Closes 04/03/15 · Pompano Beach Community Bus Service · Closes 04/14/15 · Sidewalk Replacement and Installation (rebid) · Closes 04/16/15 · Continuing Contract for Civil Engineering Services for Various City Projects · Closes 04/20/15 · Polo Shirts with Embroidery and Screen Printing for the Fire Department (Rebid) · Closes 04/22/15 · Janitorial Supplies · Closes 04/27/15 City of Southwest Ranches

· Country Estates Park Trail Improvements · Closes 04/20/15 City of Tamarac

· CISCO Network Infrastructure Replacement · Closes 04/07/15 City of West Park · $400 000 Bank-Qualified Financing or Tax-Exempt Leasing – Request for Proposals · Closes 04/10/15 City of Weston

· Comprehensive Landscape Maintenance Services · Closes 04/02/15 · Professional Auditing Services · Closes 04/13/15 Covenant House Florida

· Capital Improvements for Covenant House Renovation and Restoration Respite for Homeless Youth · Closes 04/10/15 Florida Department of Transportation

· Mowing · Closes 04/03/15 · Concrete Pavement Resurface · Closes 04/03/15 · Sweeping · Closes 04/03/15 · Bascule Bridge Rehab · Closes 04/03/15 · Hot Plant Mix-Bituminous Course · Closes 04/03/15 · Flexible Paving · Closes 04/03/15 · Roadway Work · Closes 04/03/15 · Drainage · Closes 04/03/15 Florida Inland Navigation District

· Floor Machines and Supplies · Closes 04/07/15 · Roofing Services · Closes 04/09/15 · Personal Computers - Laptops Desktops and Tablet Systems · Closes 04/09/15 · School and Department Furniture · Closes 05/14/15 South Broward Drainage District

· Tree Trimming & Removal · Closes 04/16/15 Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting: Tuesday March 31 2015 at 10 00 a.m. · Closes 04/16/15 · SW 205th Ave Drainage Improvement Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting: Friday March 27 2015 at 10 00 a.m. South Florida Water Management District

· Outreach Program for Miami-Dade County · Closes 04/10/15 · Cattle Grazing Lease 529.18 acres more or less Indian River Lagoon South - Cypress Creek/Trail Ridge St. Lucie County · Closes 04/21/15 Florida · Closes 05/17/15 · Cattle Grazing Operation Okeechobee County FL Town of Davie

· Treatment of Invasive Exotics-Berman Wetlands B-15-41 · Closes 04/02/15 · Prescription Plan Review and Audit · Closes 04/09/15 · Miscellaneous Construction Services · Closes 04/15/15 · Home Hardening Qualified Contractor Pool DRI Program · Open Turtle Run Community Development District

· Turtle Run Blvd. East Median Widening · Open For more information please contact Craig Kupec at ckupec@ksfla com or 954-776-1616 opportunities Beyond Broward

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· o essional A chi ec u e Se vices South Towe Bed Expans on o ect · C oses 04 09 15 · T ansc ipt on Suppo t Se vices · C oses 04 09 15 · Wide O -S te Sto age · Open Ca ee Sou ce B owa d

· Wo ke s Compensation nsu ance Cove age · C oses 04 09 15 · Out o School Youth Se vices · C oses 04 30 15

· oca e Ma k Unde g ound Uti it es · C oses 04 07 15 C ty o Co al Sp ngs

· Eme gency Wate Se vice n e connect with Coconut C eek · C oses 04 08 15 · G een C eaning an to ial Se vices · C oses 04 15 15 · Annual Wate Se vice · C oses 04 22 15

· andscape A bo ist Se vices · C oses 04 03 15 Ci y o Dee ie d Beach

· Back O ice So id Waste Management System So twa e · C oses 03 31 15 · Beach Amenity Rental and Rec eat onal Sno ke ing Se vices · C oses 04 01 15 · Roadway Imp ovements on NE 3 d Avenue between Sample Road and NE 48th St eet · C oses 04 02 15 · Bene ts B oke Se v ces · C oses 04 03 15 · Janito al Se v ces · C oses 04 03 15 · Vacant ope ty A o dable Housing · C oses 04 06 15 · Tenn s o Concess on Se v ces · C oses 04 08 15 · Citywide Econom c Development St ategy · C oses 04 14 15 · Sul ivan a k Expans on o ect · C oses 04 20 15

· ayment Kiosk · C oses 03 31 15 · B ing Gene ato s and umps o R CE NESHA Comp iance pe E A Requi ements · C oses 03 31 15 · Sale o Sc ap B ass Mete s · C oses 04 02 15 · Moto ized Wate c a t Concess on · C oses 04 08 15 · Hach Sigma D ppe Samp e · C oses 04 16 15 · D l a d a k Cu bing and Inte sect on Imp ovements · C oses 04 17 15 · Boat Eng nes u chase and Instal ation · C oses 04 20 15 · T ees & a ms Citywide · C oses 04 21 15

· Ha landa e Beach Bouleva d (HBB) & I 95 andscap ng Imp ovement oject · C oses 04 10 15 C ty o Hol ywood

· Wate Ma n Replacement og am - Ta t St to Atlanta St om SR7 to 66th Ave · C oses 04 10 15 · i t Stat on Conve sion Upg ade (A-10 & A-11) · C oses 04 30 15 City o aude dale akes

· N W 21st St eet Roadway Imp ovements – Bicyc e anes S dewa ks Cu bs and D a nage · C oses 04 07 15 · u chase ease inance Mun c pal Ut l ty Veh cles – Reque t o oposals · Open Ci y o aude h ll

· Mano s o nve a y Roadway · C oses 03 31 15 · AC System Rep acement – Sa e Dist ict Bu lding 1 3 and 5 · C oses 03 31 15 C ty o Ma ga e

· Wate T eatment ant On-S te Sod um Hypochlo te Gene at on Equipment Rep acement · C oses 03 31 15 · Gene al Cont acto s o West WWT East D ges e Rehabi i a ion o the Depa tment o Enginee ng Se vices (DEES) · C oses 04 16 15 P e-Bid Meeting Thu sday Ap l 2 2015 at 10 00 a m · C oses 05 12 15 · Request o Quali cations Ma gate CRA C ty Cente Deve opment

· A b t age Compliance Se vices · C oses 04 09 15 · Ha bou ake Commun ty Deve opment - emb oke Road Extension oject - VC Ba ie enc ng and o ecast · C oses 04 14 15 Conc e e Ba ie Wa l · C oses 04 21 15 · Deb s Management and Removal Se vices · C oses 04 21 15 · Adu t Day Ca e Cente

· Educat onal Consul ant · C oses 04 07 15 · Do s Davis o man W lde ness ese ve Boa dwa k Deck ng Rep acement · Open · Elect cal Se v ces – Ci y o a k and · Open Ci y o emb oke ines

· andscape oject at Ho ly ake · C oses 03 31 15 · Janito al Se v ces o the o ice Depa tment · C oses 04 07 15 · Red ight Came a En o cement & icense late Recogn t on Moni o ng System · C oses 04 14 15 · Duty and ac ice Ammun t on · C oses 04 21 15

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From: Curry, Chris To: Media Subject: sabal trail pipeline Date: Thursday, August 13, 2015 11:58:23 AM Attachments: 45762505-9551-43f5-9158-58708da8416209e258 gainesvillesun logocb0839 DEPonsabal.pdf

My name is Chris Curry, a reporter at a paper called the Gainesville Sun. My desk is 352 374-5088 and cell is 727 433-4520. My deadline is before noon Friday. Article on DEP permitting of Sabal Trail pipeline. An (attached) petition to challenge raises as an argument that Governor Scott has an investment in Spectra Energy. I was trying to get a response to that argument. Thank you

Chris Curry Reporter 2700 SW 13th St, Gainesville, FL 32608 T: 352-374-5088 [email protected] http://www.Ocala.com | http://www.Gainesville.com Attachment 45762505-9551-43f5-9158-58708da8416209e258 (710 Bytes) cannot be converted to PDF format. Attachment gainesvillesun_logocb0839 (11961 Bytes) cannot be converted to PDF format.

RICK SCOTT FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF GOVERNOR

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION CARLOS LOPEZ-CANTERA LT. GOVERNOR MARJORY STONEMAN DOUGLAS BUILDING

3900 COMMONWEALTH BOULEVARD HERSCHEL T. VINYARD JR. TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA 32399-3000 SECRETARY

April 18, 2014

Ms. Jessica Harris, Environmental Project Manager Office of Energy Projects Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 888 1st Street NE Washington, DC 20426

RE: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission – Dockets Nos. PF14-1-000 and PF14-2-000 Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the Planned Southeast Market Pipelines Project (Sabal Trail and Florida Southeast Connection Projects) – From Hamilton to Martin Counties, Florida. SAI # FL201402196827

Dear Ms. Harris:

The Florida State Clearinghouse has coordinated the state’s review of the referenced Notice of Intent for the Southeast Market Pipelines (SMP) Project under the following authorities: Presidential Executive Order 12372; § 403.061(42), Florida Statutes; the Coastal Zone Management Act (16 U.S.C. §§ 1451 et seq., as amended); and the National Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C. §§ 4321-4347, as amended).

The following agencies submitted comments, concerns and recommendations regarding the Notice of Intent, all of which (letters, memoranda or Clearinghouse database entries) are attached hereto, incorporated herein by this reference and made an integral part of this letter:

 Florida Department of Environmental Protection  Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Florida Forest Service  Florida Department of Economic Opportunity  Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission  Florida Department of State, Division of Historical Resources  Florida Department of Transportation  Suwannee River Water Management District  St. Johns River Water Management District  Southwest Florida Water Management District  South Florida Water Management District  North Central Florida Regional Planning Council o Alachua County o Columbia County  Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council o Martin County

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Ms. Jessica Harris SAI # FL201402196827 Page 2 of 2 April 18, 2014

Based on the information contained in the Notice of Intent and the comments provided by our reviewing agencies, at this stage, the state has no objections to the proposed federal activities. To ensure the project’s consistency with the Florida Coastal Management Program (FCMP), the concerns identified by the state must be addressed prior to project implementation. The state’s continued concurrence will be based on the activities’ compliance with FCMP authorities, including federal and state monitoring of the activities to ensure their continued conformance, and the adequate resolution of any issues identified during this and subsequent reviews. The state’s final concurrence of the projects’ consistency with the FCMP will be determined during the environmental permitting process, in accordance with Section 373.428, Florida Statutes.

Thank you for the opportunity to review the public notice. Should you have any questions regarding this letter, please don’t hesitate to contact me at [email protected] or (850) 245-2170.

Yours sincerely,

Lauren P. Milligan, Coordinator Florida State Clearinghouse Office of Intergovernmental Programs

Enclosures ec: Tim Rach, DEP Division of Water Resource Management Sheena Chin-Greene, DEP Northeast District Office Lisa Prather, DEP Central District Office Daniel Hall, DEP Central District Office Jorge Perez, DEP Southwest District Office Paul Wierzbicki, DEP Southeast District Office Gregg Walker, DEP Division of Recreation and Parks Tom Butler, DEP Division of State Lands Jon Arthur, DEP Florida Geological Survey Cindy Mulkey, DEP Division of Air Resource Management Forrest Watson, FDACS Robin Branda, DEO Scott Sanders, FWC Timothy Parsons, DOS SHPO Martin Markovich, FDOT Jon Dinges, SRWMD Steven Fitzgibbons, SJRWMD Trisha Neasman, SWFWMD Tony Waterhouse, SFWMD Steven Dopp, NCFRPC Stephanie Heidt, TCRPC

www.dep.state.fl.us permanent access roads that are needed for the proposed project. If the proposed project will require any of the following, please notify the FDOT District for further coordination prior to submittal of the appropriate NEPA documentation: - New entrances to or access along/across FDOT right-of-way, - Construction activities that involve disruption of FDOT right-of-way or activities therein, - Relocation of signs within the FDOT right-of-way, or - Modification of existing easements within FDOT right-of-way. District 5 requests additional information regarding the project sedimentation and erosion controls, Open-Cut Wet Construction Method, and further details on the proposed wetland impacts. SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WMD - SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT The SWFWMD administers regulatory programs for: (1) Ground and surface water withdrawals for potable and non-potable uses (Water Use Permits); (2) Well design and construction (Well Construction Permits); and (3) Construction activities that could affect wetlands, alter surface water flows, or contribute to water pollution (Environmental Resource Permits). In addition, SWFWMD approvals are required for any proposed use and/or crossings of SWFWMD-owned lands and works. Staff has provided a number of comments regarding: the proposed project's effects on properties for which the SWFWMD has issued a Water Use Permit (WUP), primarily for agricultural use; the need to obtain WUPs for the consumptive use of groundwater or surface water for hydrostatic testing, horizontal drilling, and other related activities; the need to obtain an Environmental Resource Permit (ERP) from the DEP and potential effects of pipeline construction on existing ERP permitted facilities; and potential impacts to six SWFWMD-owned and managed properties. Please be advised that the applicant will be required to obtain fair-market value appraisals for any easements proposed on SWFWMD lands. In addition to compensation for the easements, compensation will also be required for: (1) Impacts to previously restored areas on SWFWMD lands; (2) Restoration of temporary corridors to near natural conditions; (3) Restoration to recreation trails or other areas damaged by access or construction activities, and (4) Other requirements to be determined. The SWFWMD will reserve rights to access over, allow public recreation on, and to conduct resource management activities consistent with core mission objectives in the easement (i.e., the easement will not be exclusive use and cannot be fenced). SUWANNEE RIVER WMD - SUWANNEE RIVER WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT The SRWMD notes that it does not oppose the installation of pipelines and understands the value these projects provide to Florida's economy. However, staff does recommend that the proposed pipeline route be modified to avoid highly sensitive water resource features, karst topography and unconfined drinking water sources (Floridan aquifer) within the SRWMD. Staff has provided a number of comments relative to those water resources in the attached SRWMD letter. E. CENTRAL FL RPC - EAST CENTRAL FLORIDA REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL The ECFRPC has no comments at this early stage. TREASURE COAST RPC - TREASURE COAST REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL TCRPC staff advises that Council will review the EIS for consistency with the goals, strategies, and policies in the Strategic Regional Policy Plan. Council's review will focus on potential impacts of the Florida Southeast Connection Project in St. Lucie and Martin counties. Council encourages the pipeline to be sited: 1) along existing linear corridors, 2) in a way that minimizes impacts to existing land uses and property owners, 3) around rather than through existing conservation areas and other natural upland and wetland communities, and 4) in a way that protects the public health, safety, and welfare of citizens along the route of the proposed pipeline. Preliminary issues of concern include the following: - Water Quality and Quantity. The proposed project will be evaluated for consistency with Regional Goal 6.3: Protection of water quality and quantity. - Wetlands and Deep Water Habitats. The proposed project will be evaluated for consistency with Regional Goal 6.6: Protection of wetlands and deep water habitat. - Upland Natural Communities and Ecosystems. The proposed project will be evaluated for consistency with Regional Goal 6.7: Protection of upland natural communities and ecosystems. - Endangered and Potentially Endangered Species. The proposed project will be evaluated for consistency with Regional Goal 6.8: Protection of endangered and potentially endangered species. - Sustainability of the Everglades Ecosystem. The proposed project will be evaluated for consistency with Regional Goal 6.9: Protection and sustainability of the Everglades ecosystem. In particular, Council will be evaluating the project to ensure there will be no impacts to Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan. The proposed pipeline has the potential to interfere with the Cypress Creek/Trail Ridge Natural Storage/Water Quality Area of the Indian River Lagoon - South Project. The pipeline project team should coordinate closely with the SFWMD & USACE to avoid impacts. AGRICULTURE - FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES The FDACS Florida Forest Service (FFS) appreciates the opportunity to comment and notes that the proposed pipelines have the potential to impact publicly owned land for which the FFS is the lead land management agency; mainly State Forests such as Twin Rivers, Goethe, Withlacoochee and/or Lake Wales Ridge. The Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund has a policy for "Use of Natural Resource Lands by Linear Facilities". The FFS welcomes the opportunity to provide additional comments as the proposed projects progress, the specific locations are better determined and the applicant meets with appropriate owners of land managed by the FFS. For any questions, please contact Mr. Forrest Watson at 850-681-5862 or [email protected]. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION - FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

The DEP has provided a number of comments regarding the requirements for obtaining an Individual or Conceptual Environmental Resource Permit (ERP) and sovereignty submerged lands authorization from the DEP. Staff advises that the DEP's Central District Office in Orlando has been tasked with processing the future ERP permit applications for the subject pipeline projects. Continued coordination and interagency pre-application meetings are recommended to discuss pipeline routes, determine potential impacts and facilitate the implementation of avoidance, minimization and mitigation measures. In addition, although the proposed project does not fall under the Natural Gas Transmission Pipeline Siting Act [Sections 403.9401 - 403.9425, F.S.], the DEP's Siting Coordination Office in the Division of Air Resource Management in Tallahassee will coordinate the review of the other regulatory authorizations for pipeline construction and operation. Additional comments on the State of Florida's public conservation lands, unique karst terrain, potential impacts to groundwater and surface waters and other items of geologic concern are provided by in the DEP's attached memorandum. STATE - FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE The DOS-SHPO notes that the FERC is preparing a NEPA document for this proposal. In that document, environmental considerations will include effects on cultural resources. Staff looks forward to receiving the document and coordinating with the FERC as a participating agency regarding cultural resources that may be impacted by this project. SOUTH FLORIDA WMD - SOUTH FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT - The SFWMD notes that the pipeline routes fall within several parcels on which SFWMD holds an interest. As mentioned in SFWMD's attached letter, the crossing of SFWMD lands appears possible, permittable, and not inconsistent with SFWMD's water resource management objectives. SFWMD approval shall be subject to the parties entering an easement agreement, approved by the Governing Board, containing terms, conditions, and provisions acceptable to the SFWMD. Impacts to lands acquired for conservation and restoration purposes should be avoided where possible. - Many SFWMD parcels are open to the public for recreation, including hunting, so use of SFWMD lands as access routes must be closely coordinated. Access routes are shown on several unimproved trails/roads, which serve management and recreation uses. Improvements of these trails, such as filling, paving, or similar to allow for construction of the pipeline is not preferred. Any improvements needed for access must be temporary in nature and completely removed upon completion. - Crossing of the Kissimmee River north of SR 60 may be preferable to the route shown, which intersects with the restored river floodplain and active recreation/cattle lease. - SFWMD fencing, gates, and other features, if removed or altered, must be replaced with the equivalent and provide the same level of security/access control. - Right of Way permits will be required for work within SFWMD's C-23 right of way. - If dewatering is needed for construction, a water use permit for dewatering from SFWMD may be required. Environmental Resource Permitting (ERP) will be the responsibility of the DEP. - The Sabal Trail routes may impact conservation easements dedicated to the SFWMD as part of mitigation plans for ERPs. If these areas cannot be avoided, Governing Board approval is required for release of easements, and appropriate mitigation must be provided. - Alterations of projects that SFWMD sponsors will require USACE and SFWMD approval. ST. JOHNS RIVER WMD - ST. JOHNS RIVER WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT The project appears to be under the environmental resources permit (ERP) responsibility of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), pursuant to the Operating Agreement Concerning Regulation Under Part IV, Chapter 373, F.S., Between St. Johns River Water Management District and Department of Environmental Protection (Section II.A.1.h.). According to the agreement, DEP will review ERP applications for natural gas or petroleum exploration, production, and distribution activities and facilities, product pipelines, and other facilities related to the exploration, production, and distribution of natural gas and petroleum. The project reports acknowledge that some dewatering, consumptive use, and canal/land crossing permits may be needed from the District. District staff identified several existing permits for some lands with the project area that may be impacted by the proposed activities. The identifications numbers for these permits include: 19868-5, 87727-1, 19877-1, 79549-1, and 18951-1. For questions or assistance in identifying existing permits with the project area, please contact Ms. Susan Moor, District Supervising Regulatory Scientist, at (321) 676-6626 or [email protected]. CENTRAL FL RPC - CENTRAL FLORIDA REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL No Comments Received N. CENTRAL FLORIDA RPC - NORTH CENTRAL FLORIDA REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL The NCFRPC received comments from the Alachua County Department of Growth Management regarding the potential impacts to gopher tortoises, their burrows and other listed species in the planned pipeline corridor. State and federally listed species should be taken into account in the scope of the future draft EIS. An evaluation of any potential impacts from hazardous materials related to the construction, maintenance and operation of the natural gas pipeline should also be considered in the draft EIS, as karst geologic features, including sinkholes, swallets and caves, are common in north and central Florida. Columbia County has also advised the NCFRPC that, due to the unique environment and natural features of Columbia County, staff are pleased that the pipeline route will not cross the county. WITHLACOOCHEE RPC - WITHLACOOCHEE REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL No Comments Received

For more information or to submit comments, please contact the Clearinghouse Office at:

3900 COMMONWEALTH BOULEVARD, M.S. 47 TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA 32399-3000 TELEPHONE: (850) 245-2161 FAX: (850) 245-2190

RICK SCOTT FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF GOVERNOR

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION CARLOS LOPEZ-CANTERA LT. GOVERNOR MARJORY STONEMAN DOUGLAS BUILDING

3900 COMMONWEALTH BOULEVARD HERSCHEL T. VINYARD JR. TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA 32399-3000 SECRETARY

MEMORANDUM

TO: Lauren P. Milligan, Florida State Clearinghouse Coordinator Office of Intergovernmental Programs

FROM: Sheena Chin-Greene, Government Operations Consultant Northeast District Office Daniel K. Hall, Environmental Specialist III Central District Office Jorge Perez, Engineer Specialist IV Southwest District Office Paul Alan Wierzbicki, Professional Geologist III Southeast District Office Gregory Walker, Natural Resources Specialist Bureau of Natural and Cultural Resources Division of Recreation and Parks Tom Butler, Government Operations Consultant Office of Environmental Services Division of State Lands

SUBJECT: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission – Dockets Nos. PF14-1-000 and PF14- 2-000 – Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the Planned Southeast Market Pipelines Project (Sabal Trail and Florida Southeast Connection Projects) – From Hamilton to Martin Counties, Florida. SAI # FL201402196827

DATE: April 11, 2014

Regulatory Considerations:

ERP Permitting:  The proposed activities will require an Individual or Conceptual Environmental Resource Permit (ERP) in accordance with Part IV of Chapter 373, Florida Statutes (F.S.), from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). The projects will also be reviewed under the ERP Applicant’s Handbook Volumes I and II in Chapter 62-330, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.). An Intent to Issue and Draft

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Memorandum Page 2 of 5 April 11, 2014

Permit are required to allow affected agencies and citizens to comment prior to final permit issuance.

 A separate Department of the Army permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District will be required and is processed concurrently with the state ERP.

 The applicants must demonstrate elimination and reduction of wetland and surface water impacts and any unavoidable impacts will require mitigation pursuant to Rule 62- 345, F.A.C.

 Any portion of the project that crosses sovereignty submerged lands will require a public easement from the DEP’s Division of State Lands per Rule 18-21.005, F.A.C. – that review is also performed during the ERP application review process. Please note that, in accordance with Rule 18-21.004(2)(c), F.A.C., “The Department of Environmental Protection biological assessments and reports by other agencies with related statutory, management, or regulatory authority may be considered in evaluating specific requests to use sovereignty lands. Any such reports sent to the department in a timely manner shall be considered.”

 Staff advises that the DEP’s Central District Office in Orlando has been tasked with processing the ERP permit applications for the subject pipeline projects. The DEP’s Northeast, Southwest and Southeast District Offices will provide staff support to the Central District Office for review of the projects. To date, the DEP has received an application for an Individual ERP for the Florida Southeast Connection Project pipeline and staff is in the process of reviewing the application. Although Sabal Trail Transmission, LLC has not yet submitted an application, DEP staff is meeting with the Sabal Trail staff on a regular basis to discuss pipeline routes, determine potential impacts and facilitate the implementation of avoidance, minimization and mitigation measures. Please contact Ms. Lisa Prather at (407) 897-2947 or [email protected] for further information and assistance.

 In addition, although the proposed project does not fall under the Natural Gas Transmission Pipeline Siting Act [Sections 403.9401 – 403.9425, F.S.], the DEP’s Siting Coordination Office in the Division of Air Resource Management in Tallahassee will coordinate the review of the other regulatory authorizations for pipeline construction and operation.

Air Permitting:  The DEP has required that compressor stations for natural gas pipelines obtain air permits in the past. As noted above, please contact the DEP Division of Air Resource

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Management in Tallahassee at (850) 717-9000 for information on the state’s air permitting requirements.

Waste Management:  DEP Southeast District Office staff requests additional information on the specific procedures that would be followed by the applicant in the event drums, solid wastes, tanks or potentially contaminated soils are encountered during construction. Please be advised that Chapter 62-780, F.A.C., entitled, “Contaminated Site Cleanup Criteria” was amended and consolidated the DEP’s Waste Cleanup rules. DEP rules may be found at the following website: http://www.dep.state.fl.us/legal/Rules/rulelist.htm

 What specific steps does the applicant propose in order to dispose of land clearing debris and construction and demolition debris generated during facility construction? Chapter 62-701, F.A.C., contains regulations governing solid waste management.

 A staging area, with controlled access, should be planned in order to safely store raw material paints, adhesives, fuels, solvents, etc. that will be used during construction. All containers must be properly labeled. The project developers should consider developing a written construction Contingency Plan in the event of a natural disaster (e.g., hurricane), spill, fire or environmental release of hazardous materials stored/ handled for the project construction. Contingency planning should also include details on how construction and hazardous materials would be safely stored and secured prior to a hurricane or other natural disaster.

NPDES Permitting:  Pipeline construction will likely require the issuance of National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits – the Generic Permit for the Discharge of Produced Ground Water from any Non-Contaminated Site Activity and Generic Permit for Stormwater Discharge from Large and Small Construction Activities – by the DEP. Please note that the state’s NPDES Rule, 62-621.300, F.A.C., is currently under revision and project managers should be aware of any regulatory updates. Please contact the DEP’s NPDES Stormwater Permitting Program in Tallahassee at (850) 245-7522 or [email protected] for further information and assistance.

 Southeast District Office staff recommends that, wherever possible, an attempt be made to retain all ground water recovered from the construction dewatering activities onsite or at a nearby location where the ground water can be contained and recharged to the aquifer by ground infiltration only. This can be achieved by transferring the recovered ground water to a nearby dry retention area/stormwater retention pond or a temporarily bermed catchment basin.

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State Lands Management and Karst Features:

 The DEP’s Northeast District Office in Jacksonville offers the following comments regarding the karst terrain prevalent in north central Florida: Staff has reviewed the Draft Resource Report 1 (Initial Pre-Filing Draft) for the proposed Sabal Trail gas transmission line and identified the Santa Fe River crossing between MP 301 and MP 302 (Sheet 79 of 120) as the area of greatest concern for the DEP Northeast District. The area exhibits an extensive and environmentally sensitive karst landscape that is both a blessing and a challenge for the region. The area is typified by a thin sandy mantle of soils that overly the unconfined and highly transmissive Floridan aquifer. Sinkholes are common, given the extensive fracturing and dissolution of the Floridan’s limestone, as are subsurface conduits and springs. Excellent examples of these conditions are found within the adjacent Ichetucknee Springs State Park. Given that this is a preliminary broad-scope proposal, the reports lack the site-specific detail necessary to fully evaluate local risks. As such, DEP recommends that the approach to the Santa Fe River crossing be extensively researched with ground penetrating radar (GPR) and associated geotechnical borings. The proposal for directional drilling methods and contingency plans should then be reviewed to evaluate their adequacy for the given site-specific conditions. Please contact Mr. John J. Davis, P.G., at (904) 256-1605 or [email protected] for additional information.

 Additional comments on the State of Florida’s unique karst terrain and items of geologic concern are provided by the DEP’s Florida Geological Survey in the attached memorandum. For further information on the Florida Geological Survey’s comments, please contact Dr. Jon Arthur, P.G., at [email protected] or (850) 617- 0320.

 The DEP Division of Recreation and Parks offers the following general comment for consideration. Currently, the only direct impacts to Division-managed lands appear to be limited to state trails, the Withlacoochee State Trail, Nature Coast State Trail and Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway, at locations that do not appear to trigger severe impacts to state park resources. If the final proposed alignment is within, adjacent to, or within the immediate watershed of a state park or state trail, additional concerns and comments may be forwarded. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact Mr. Gregg Walker in the Bureau of Natural and Cultural Resources at (850) 245-3104 or [email protected].

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 The DEP Division of State Lands has reviewed the maps provided in the resource reports and notes that the SMP pipeline routes, as currently proposed, pass through a number of Florida Conservation Lands – from Twin Rivers State Forest on the Withlacoochee River in Hamilton and Madison Counties to the Lakeside Ranch STA, the Lake Okeechobee Watershed Water Quality Treatment Facilities area and Allapattah Flats in Martin County east of Lake Okeechobee. Staff advises that the appropriate form of authorization to cross state-owned uplands would be an easement – short-term for staging areas and 50-year term for the actual placement and maintenance of the pipelines. The delegation (DEP-level) approval threshold is 50 acres in size, or up to $500,000 in value. Easements above this size or value would require formal approval by the Governor and Cabinet, siting as the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund (BOT). Please also note that the proposal must meet the requirements of the BOT’s POLICY Use of Natural Resource Lands by Linear Facilities As Approved By Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund on January 23, 1996. If you have any questions regarding state lands easements, please contact Ms. Diane Martin in the Bureau of Public Land Administration at (850) 245-2720 or [email protected].

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Impacts on water resources: The planned trenching for laying pipe may intersect the local water table. Along the proposed routes this will likely be either the surficial aquifer system or the Floridan aquifer system (FAS), based in underlying carbonate bedrock. The latter is the primary freshwater aquifer in the state, providing drinking water, agricultural and industrial water, and feeding many of the state’s springs and stream systems. Much of the route passes through karst regions where the FAS is vulnerable (Figure 1). Direct contamination of the aquifers by the gas itself is not likely because of the volatile nature of the natural gas. Upon escape it returns to a gaseous phase and would ultimately rise and dissipate to the atmosphere.

In Florida, karst terrain and groundwater vulnerability are directly interrelated. Karst features commonly provide routes of direct surface flow access to the aquifer. Cavernous porosity permits rapid groundwater flow within the aquifer. As such, work in these karst areas will require extra diligence in fuel and pipe coating handing and dispersal.

A small potential source for groundwater contamination is spilled equipment fuel or solvents associated with epoxy-coating the pipe seams. It is anticipated that the proposed Spill, Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure plan, if applied to both the trenching operations and compressor station construction, will adequately lessen spill potential through offsite equipment fueling, storage and washing operations as well as proper equipment maintenance.

Once the pipeline is installed, testing the integrity of it will require the use of large volumes of water. Some consideration of where this water will come from (presumably groundwater) and what will be done with it after it has been used will be necessary. Extracting large volumes of groundwater from near the pipeline can potentially be a trigger for sinkhole activity. Furthermore, once the water has been forced through the pipeline it will have to be disposed of. It could contain small amounts of contaminants picked up while in the pipe. Since the vast majority of the pipeline is currently slated to run through karst terrain, where the underlying aquifer is highly vulnerable to contamination, care needs to be taken when disposing of the test water.

Impact on karst: Most of the pipeline route traverses karst terrain. The route passes through a portion of the Florida Springs Protection Area (Greenhalgh and Baker, 2005) in north and central Florida. A deviation to avoid crossing the Ichetucknee River has been proposed. Additional sensitive river crossings will be through borings under the stream beds.

In some local areas horizontal drilling near streams and rivers could impact local flow systems. The deeper horizontal drilling required to pass under large rivers like the Suwannee could potentially intercept karst conduits. Some possibility of restriction or redirection of groundwater flow exists. This could affect groundwater flow to local springs and impact Minimum Flows and Levels. Such situations might be avoided with appropriate pre-excavation geotechnical testing, and in some settings the pipeline route could be altered to avoid suspected conduit and spring- flow areas.

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Additional items of concern in karst terrain include the following:

• Portions of the route may pass through shallow karst with extensively developed cavernous porosity. Shallow caves may be of sufficient size to preclude installing effective support for the pipe.

• Grouting in cavernous porosity zones may be ineffective. Excessive grout pumping may cause localized groundwater contamination if pumped into flow systems.

• Horizontal directional drilling in cavernous karst has potential to trigger sinkhole formation or disruption of natural groundwater flow patterns.

• Paleo-sinkholes in karst terrain may contain significant vertebrate fossil deposits. Fossil discoveries made during trenching should be immediately reported to the Florida Museum of Natural History in Gainesville.

• Blasting is proposed in areas of shallow bedrock to facilitate trench construction. Anecdotal evidence suggests that limestone mine blasting may have caused local sinkhole formation in areas of west-central Florida in the past, but the scale and scope of these effects is not documented.

We recognize that the reviewed documents are preliminary in nature, and much of the geotechnical testing along the surveyed route is yet to be completed. The FGS looks forward to reviewing the final application documents and lending consultation on geological aspects of the SMP project as required.

References

Greenhalgh, T.H. and Baker, A.E., 2005, Florida Springs Protection Areas: Florida Geological Survey Open File Map Series 96, 1 sheet. http://ufdc.ufl.edu/UF00094761/00001

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April 18, 2014

Ms. Lauren P. Milligan, Coordinator Florida State Clearinghouse Florida Fish Florida Department of Environmental Protection and Wildlife 3900 Commonwealth Blvd., M.S. 47 Conservation Tallahassee, FL 32399-3000 Commission [email protected]

Commissioners RE: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission – Dockets Nos. PF14-1-000 and PF14-2- Richard A. Corbett 000 – Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the Chairman Tampa Planned Southeast Market Pipelines Project (Sabal Trail and Florida Southeast

Brian S. Yablonski Connection Projects) – From Hamilton to Martin Counties, Florida Vice Chairman SAI # FL201402196827 Tallahassee

Ronald M. Bergeron Fort Lauderdale Dear Ms. Milligan:

Aliese P. “Liesa” Priddy Immokalee Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) staff has reviewed the Bo Rivard Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the Planned Southeast Panama City

Charles W. Roberts III Market Pipelines Project. We provide the following comments for your consideration, in Tallahassee accordance with our authorities under the Coastal Zone Management Act/Florida’s

Coastal Management Program.

Executive Staff Nick Wiley Executive Director Project Description Eric Sutton Assistant Executive Director The Southeast Market Pipelines project is comprised of three separate but connected Karen Ventimiglia Chief of Staff natural gas transmission pipeline projects: Sabal Trail Transmission, Florida Southeast Connection, and the Hillabee Expansion. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has submitted a Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement

(EIS) for the pipeline projects. The EIS will discuss the environmental impacts of the Office of the proposed projects; this information will also be used to determine whether the projects Executive Director are necessary and convenient to the public. Nick Wiley Executive Director Sabal Trail Transmission (850) 487-3796 (850) 921-5786 FAX The proposed Sabal Trail Transmission project includes the construction and operation of

Managing fish and wildlife 460 miles of 36-inch diameter natural gas transmission pipeline originating in Tallapoosa resources for their long-term County, Alabama, and terminating in Osceola County, Florida. The proposed project well-being and the benefit of people. spans 12 counties and approximately 157 miles in Florida. Ancillary pipelines are also proposed at Hunters Creek in Orange County, Florida, and between Marion and Citrus

620 South Meridian Street counties in Florida. Above-ground facilities such as compressor stations and meters Tallahassee, Florida stations are also proposed along the route, including several in Florida. Locations of 32399-1600 Voice: (850) 488-4676 temporary work spaces, pipe yards, contractor yards, and access roads are to be determined. Hearing/speech-impaired: (800) 955-8771 (T) (800) 955-8770 (V)

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Florida Southeast Connection

The Florida Southeast Connection project being proposed includes the construction and operation of approximately 126 miles of 36-inch diameter natural gas transmission pipeline originating in Osceola County and terminating at Florida Power & Light Company’s Martin Clean Energy Center in Martin County, Florida. The proposed pipeline will span five counties and falls within four municipalities in Florida. Above- ground facilities will also be constructed along the pipeline corridor, including a meter station. Locations of temporary work spaces, pipe yards, contractor yards, and access roads are to be determined.

Hillabee Expansion

The Hillabee Expansion project being proposed is wholly located within Alabama and thus outside of FWC’s authorities for review.

Potentially Affected Fish and Wildlife Resources

The Sabal Trail and Florida Southeast Connection pipelines bisect much of the Florida peninsula, which includes a myriad of habitat types ranging from pine flatwoods and wet prairies to remnant scrub dunes associated with the Lake Wales Ridge. Habitats occurring in the Florida peninsula support numerous fish and wildlife species, some of which are managed or protected by the FWC.

Sabal Trail Transmission

According to a geographic information system (GIS) analysis, the Sabal Trail Transmission corridor passes through the Hilochee Wildlife Management Area (WMA) and the Half Moon WMA. FWC is the lead management agency responsible for land stewardship and providing quality wildlife conservation and recreation opportunities within these WMAs. Public recreation is an integral component of the WMA system. Hunting, fishing, hiking, biking, horseback riding, and wildlife viewing are permitted in the Hilochee and Half Moon WMAs. State- or federally listed species have been observed on these WMAs, including the Florida scrub-jay (Aphelocoma coerulescens, Federally Threatened [FT]), eastern indigo snake (Drymarchon corais couperi, FT), and gopher tortoise (Gopherus polyphemus, State Threatened [ST]). The Hilochee WMA is located within the Green Swamp, an Area of Critical State Concern, encompassing the headwaters of the Withlachoochee, Little Withlacoochee, Ocklawaha, Hillsborough, and Peace rivers.

This project corridor crosses public lands managed by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Suwannee River Water Management District, Southwest Florida Water Management District, and Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Some of these lands may provide habitat for state- or federally listed species and public recreation opportunities. The project also appears to cross the Suwannee, Santa Fe, and Withlacoochee rivers, which offer numerous public recreation opportunities.

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Florida Southeast Connection

Our GIS analysis indicates the Florida Southeast Connection corridor crosses under the KICCO WMA and the Kissimmee River Public Use Area. The KICCO WMA includes the channelized portion of the Kissimmee River and provides habitat for the Audubon’s crested caracara (Polyborus plancus, FT), bald eagles (Haliaeetus leucocephalus, State Bald Eagle Rule), Florida sandhill cranes (Grus canadensis pratensis, ST), and wading birds; a portion of the site is set aside for feral hog hunting. Camping is allowed at designated campsites. The Kissimmee River Public Use Area is part of the Kissimmee River restoration project authorized by the U.S. Congress. Recreational opportunities include hiking, horseback riding, hunting, fishing, and wildlife viewing. Wading birds and colonial water birds frequent the Public Use Area. This WMA and the Public Use Area are owned by the South Florida Water Management District.

The project corridor appears to border the Allapattah Flat WMA, a mosaic of marshes and flatwoods that provides habitat for state- or federally listed species including wood stork, Audubon’s crested caracara, eastern indigo snake, Florida burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia, Species of Special Concern [SSC]), Florida sandhill crane, gopher tortoise, and game species such as white-tailed deer and wild turkey. Wading birds also frequent the wetlands within the project area adjacent to Allapattah Flats WMA. This WMA is open to public access year-round; recreational opportunities include hiking, horseback riding, primitive camping, hunting, fishing and wildlife viewing. This WMA is also co- owned by the South Florida Water Management District and Martin County. The FWC partners with the South Florida Water Management District and Martin County to manage public use and wildlife habitat.

The project corridor also crosses lands owned by the U.S. Department of Interior, Southwest Florida Water Management District, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, and Polk County. Some of these lands may provide habitat for state- or federally listed species, and public recreation opportunities.

Comments and Recommendations

FWC staff met with TRC Solutions and Cardno Entrix on October 24, 2013, to discuss the Sabal Trail project. During this meeting we discussed the types of wildlife and habitats that may occur within or adjacent to the project corridor, including the Florida scrub-jay, gopher tortoise, red-cockaded woodpecker, and sand skink. Following this meeting, Cardno Entrix submitted for our review a proposed wildlife survey protocol for the Sabal Trail project corridor. We provided comments to Cardno Entrix on March 26, 2014 (enclosed).

On January 29, 2014, we met with Florida Power and Light to discuss the Florida Southeast Connector project. During this meeting we discussed the types of wildlife and habitats that may occur within or adjacent to the project corridor. We noted that portions of the project south of State Road 60 are likely to support the Florida grasshopper sparrow, a federally endangered species, that has seen dramatic population declines in the last few years.

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We also met with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) on March 18, 2014. During this meeting we discussed a broad range of topics, including the potential state-listed species that may occur in the project corridor and our current coordination efforts with the applicants. In all of our discussions with FERC and the applicants, we have highlighted FWC’s efforts to restore native plant communities in WMAs where we have lead management responsibility and have identified any fish and wildlife resources potentially affected by the project activities.

We understand that FERC has received Draft Resource Reports for Sabal Trail and the Florida Southeast Connector. Based on these reports, portions of the project right-of- way, additional temporary workspaces, contractor yards, and above-ground facilities are to be determined. FWC staff will provide more detailed comments once these project areas have been identified; until then, we recommend FERC consider the following comments as part of the draft Environmental Impact Statement:

 A majority of the pipeline construction will involve the excavation of a trench where the pipeline will be installed. Wildlife may meander into open trenches along the project area, which could result in injury to listed species or otherwise negative human-wildlife interactions. Please consider having an Environmental Inspector survey the site (including the open trenches) before and after any construction activities. Barriers should be installed parallel to the open trench to reduce the likelihood that wildlife fall into the trench.  Similarly, large wildlife such as the Florida black bear may wander into the open trenches. Please consider installing “wildlife ramps” that allow wildlife the opportunity to exit the trench of their own accord.  Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) will be utilized to bypass major rivers. There may be additional smaller systems where HDD could help avoid impacts to fish and wildlife resources. During review of project impacts, please consider the potential for other areas where impacts to fish and wildlife resources, including downstream impacts, could be minimized or eliminated by crossing via HDD.  The applicants propose to restore and revegetate the pipeline right-of-way and additional temporary work spaces once construction and pipeline installation is completed. As noted above, FWC has restored native plant communities in WMAs where we have lead management responsibility. We recommend the applicants coordinate with FWC staff to discuss restoration and revegetation of the pipeline corridor in the WMAs and other public lands. Generally, we recommend any disturbed areas be restored to the pre-disturbance condition when practicable.  The proposed pipeline rights-of-way cross a number of public lands, including WMAs where FWC has lead management responsibility. Please consider the effects that the proposed project may have on public access to Wildlife Management Areas and other public lands, and how the project may affect fishing, hunting, boating, and wildlife-viewing opportunities.  Access roads to the pipeline corridor have been identified by the applicants. Based on our cursory review of the proposed access roads and project plans, some of the access roads could provide enhanced public access to fishing, hunting, boating and wildlife-viewing opportunities on public lands once the project is complete. We recommend the applicants describe how the access roads will be improved for the proposed construction activities and whether these roads will be Ms. Lauren P. Milligan Page 5 April 18, 2014

maintained in the improved condition after project completion. Similarly, the proposed project crosses a number of hiking trails, some of which are part of the Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Viewing Trail. We recommend the applicant consider the potential impacts to trails and ensure that all impacts are fully mitigated.  The Draft Resource Report for Florida Southeast Connector states that threatened and endangered species surveys have been completed. Construction is anticipated for 2016. The threatened and endangered species surveys that have been conducted within the project corridor are necessary when identifying potential project impacts and evaluating avoidance, minimization, permitting, and mitigation alternatives. Because species usage can change between seasons and years, and some wildlife surveys are time sensitive, we recommend the applicant conduct wildlife surveys in the breeding season prior to any construction activities. These additional surveys will supplement the existing threatened and endangered species surveys and inform staff whether additional nesting is occurring or listed species are utilizing the project corridor.

We appreciate the opportunity to provide input on the initial Notice of Intent to Prepare and Environmental Impact Statement for the Planned Southeast Market Pipelines Project. We understand this is only one part of this process and we will continue to coordinate with the FERC and the applicants. If you need any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact Jane Chabre either by phone at (850) 410-5367 or by email at [email protected]. If you have specific technical questions regarding the content of this letter, please contact Ben Shepherd at (407) 858- 6170 or by email at [email protected].

Sincerely,

Jennifer D. Goff Land Use Planning Program Administrator Office of Conservation Planning Services

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Enclosure cc: Jessica Harris, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, [email protected] Jeff Mackenthun, Merjent, [email protected] Jason Lancaster, TRC Solutions, [email protected] Stephanie Fidler, Cardno ENTRIX, [email protected] Jon Dinges, SRWMD, [email protected] Michelle Hopkins, SWFWMD, [email protected] Sharon Trost, SFWMD, [email protected] Victoria Nations, SJRWMD, [email protected] Lisa Prather, FDEP, [email protected] Annie Dziergowski, USFWS, annie [email protected]

March 26, 2014

Stephanie Fidler Cardno Entrix Florida Fish 3905 Crescent Park Drive and Wildlife Riverview, FL 33578 Conservation [email protected] Commission RE: Sabal Trail Listed Species Survey Protocol Commissioners Richard A. Corbett Dear Ms. Fidler: Chairman Tampa

Brian S. Yablonski Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) staff has reviewed the Vice Chairman proposed listed species survey protocol documents for the Sabal Trail project, provided Tallahassee February 20, 2014, and offer the following comments and recommendations for your Ronald M. Bergeron Fort Lauderdale consideration prior to initiating fish and wildlife surveys.

Aliese P. “Liesa” Priddy Immokalee The proposed 500-mile Sabal Trail interstate pipeline originates in Alabama, extends Bo Rivard through southwest Georgia, and terminates in central Florida. In Florida, the project Panama City

Charles W. Roberts III corridor is approximately 230 miles long and crosses portions of Hamilton, Madison, Tallahassee Suwannee, Gilchrist, Levy, Marion, Sumter, Lake, Osceola, and Polk counties. FWC

staff met with Cardno Entrix on October 24, 2013 to discuss in general terms, the possible state-listed species that may occur within the project corridor. The January 2014 Executive Staff Nick Wiley Survey Protocol document supplied by Cardno Entrix addresses nearly all of the potential Executive Director state-listed surveys we discussed during the meeting. Below is supplemental information Eric Sutton that could be used to ensure that state-listed species are sufficiently considered during Assistant Executive Director fish and wildlife surveys. We did not include federally listed species because the U.S. Karen Ventimiglia Chief of Staff Fish and Wildlife Service has already reviewed and accepted the proposed survey protocol for these species.

Office of the Mammals Executive Director Nick Wiley Executive Director Florida Mouse

(850) 487-3796 (850) 921-5786 FAX The Florida mouse (Podymus floridanus, State Species of Special Concern [SSC]) is endemic to Florida and largely restricted to xeric communities with well-drained, sandy

Managing fish and wildlife soils. The Florida mouse will use burrows of other animals as daytime refuge and as resources for their long-term nesting sites, particularly the burrows of gopher tortoises (Jones and Layne 1993). Please well-being and the benefit of people. refer to the Gopher Tortoise Permitting Guidelines, Appendix 9, for information on the handling of commensal species like the Florida mouse during tortoise relocation. The

620 South Meridian Street applicant should be aware that Florida mice may be present in xeric uplands unsuitable or Tallahassee, Florida unoccupied by the gopher tortoise. Additional surveys, including trap surveys, may be 32399-1600 Voice: (850) 488-4676 necessary to ascertain presence of the Florida mouse.

Hearing/speech-impaired: (800) 955-8771 (T) Homosassa Shrew (800) 955-8770 (V)

MyFWC.com The Homosassa shrew (Sorex longirostris, SSC) was thought to occur only in mesic habitats associated with Homosassa Springs in Citrus County (Hall 1981). However,

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more recent analysis in Florida suggests that the Homosassa shrew occurs in the north and central portions of the peninsula (Jones et al. 1991) bound to the west by the Suwannee River. Table 1, which currently includes Homosassa shrews in Citrus County, should be amended to include all Florida counties where the pipeline is proposed except for Madison and Hamilton counties. If Homosassa shrews are identified during wildlife surveys, please contact FWC staff for further coordination.

Sherman’s Fox Squirrels

A number of survey methods are used for Sherman’s fox squirrels (Sciurus niger shermani, SSC), including line and belt transects. The proposed transect surveys for fox squirrels will be conducted along with the surveys for gopher tortoises. Please be aware that fox squirrels are somewhat elusive and likely to retreat from an area when humans are present (FWC 2013). If surveyors are preoccupied with looking at the ground for gopher tortoises, they may not identify fox squirrels in the tree canopy. As such, additional surveyors may be necessary to conduct successful, simultaneous surveys for gopher tortoises and Sherman’s fox squirrels.

Birds

Burrowing Owl

Burrowing owls (Athene cunicularia, SSC) occur in open habitats with short groundcover such as prairies. This species also inhabits pastures, agricultural fields, golf courses, airports, and vacant lots in residential areas. The species occurs most frequently in peninsular Florida, including several counties that intersect with Sabal Trail. Based on the FWC species action plan for burrowing owls (FWC 2013a), please include Madison County as potentially supporting the burrowing owl.

Florida Sandhill Crane

The Florida sandhill crane (Grus canadensis pratensis, State Threatened) is a non- migratory species that relies on shallow marshes for roosting and nesting; the species also depends on open uplands and wetlands for foraging. This species occurs throughout Florida, including several counties that intersect with Sabal Trail. Based on the FWC species action plan for the Florida sandhill crane (FWC 2013b), please include Hamilton County as potentially supporting Florida sandhill crane habitat.

Other Florida State-listed Colonial Nesting Water Birds

Please ensure that field surveys are used to complement aerial surveys for colonial nesting birds. Some colonial nesting birds such as the little blue heron (Egretta caerulea, SSC) may be difficult to identify from a helicopter because of their dark plumage and sub-canopy nesting habitats.

We appreciate the opportunity to review the proposed fish and wildlife survey protocols for the Sabal Trail pipeline project. If you need further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact Jane Chabre at (850) 410-5367 or at Stephanie Fidler Page 3 March 26, 2014

[email protected]. If you have specific technical questions, please contact Ben Shepherd at (407) 858-6170 or email [email protected].

Sincerely,

Jennifer D. Goff Land Use Planning Program Administrator Office of Conservation Planning Services

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Citations:

Hall, E. R. 1981. The mammals of North America. Vol. 1. John Wiley and Sons, New York, New York.

Jones, C. A., S. R. Humphrey, T. M. Padgett, R. K. Rose, and J. F. Pagels. 1991. Geographic variation and taxonomy of the southeastern shrew (Sorex longirostris). Journal of Mammalogy 72(2):263-272.

[FWC] Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. 2013a. A species action plan for the Florida burrowing owl. Tallahassee, FL.

[FWC] Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. 2013b. A species action plan for the Florida sandhill crane. Tallahassee, FL.

[FWC] Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. 2013c. A species action plan for the Sherman’s fox squirrel Sciurus niger shermani. Tallahassee, FL.

Jones, C. A., and J. N. Layne. 1993. Podomys floridanus. Mammalian Species 427:1-5.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 2000. Technical/agency draft revised recovery plan for the red-cockaded woodpecker (Picoides borealis). U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Southeast Region, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.

Memorandum Florida Department of Transportation

TO: Lauren Milligan, Florida State Clearinghouse Coordinator Florida Department of Environmental Protection

FROM: Martin Markovich, Senior Economic Analyst Office of Policy Planning

DATE: April 2, 2014

SUBJECT: COMPILATION OF FDOT DISTRICT COMMENTS, SOUTHEAST MARKET PIPELINES ICAR CASE # FL201402196827

DISTRICT 1 Contact Person: Amy Perez, Maintenance Engineer Sabal Trail misses District One by a few hundred feet. The other pipeline, Florida Southeast Connection, does enter into District One.

It appears that this project may affect at least two upcoming roadway projects: Financial Project ID # 431641-(1-8) Central Polk Parkway, and # 433856-1 SR 60 widening. These projects are in the PD&E (Project Development and Environment) Study phase, and not scheduled for construction. Due to the fact we do not have specifics on location(s) of these facilities, staff requests that the contractors coordinate with FDOT at the appropriate time when they are prepared to begin work. Please note that: 1. Work performed within the FDOT right-of-way will require a General Use Permit. 2. Driveway connections for access to properties adjacent to FDOT rights-of-way will require an Access Permit. 3. All work performed within FDOT right-of-way will need to be done in compliance with the Department’s Policies and Procedures. 4. Pipeline placement should consider future road widening projects programed within the FDOT 5 year Adopted Work Program.

DISTRICT 2 Contact Person: Jordan Green, Rural Planning Manager By and large, not a lot of FDOT involvement in District Two, although there is a substantial number of roadways being crossed rather than running within the FDOT right-of-way for a substantial distance. For the proposed roadway crossings, permits from the appropriate entities (FDOT, County, City, etc.) will be required.

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In preparing the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), we would recommend including the alignment depicted in its entirety on the appropriate, respective quadrangle maps.

DISTRICT 4 Contact Person: Ann Broadwell, Environmental Administrator The FDOT District Four Planning and Environmental Management (PL&EM) Office offers the following comments:

1. As Florida Southeast Connection intends to co-locate the proposed pipeline along road rights-of-way and also intends to use existing public road crossings to access the project right-of-way, we anticipated that various FDOT facilities (state roads) will be impacted by the proposed project. Based on the map provided, this information is not immediately clear. In the draft EIS, please include detailed information for the roads to be impacted by the proposed pipeline project. Please also provide detailed information regarding the temporary and permanent access roads that are needed for the proposed project. Through coordination with the FDOT, future planned highway projects within the vicinity of the project should be considered (See http://www.flfuturecorridors.org/). 2. If the proposed project will require any of the following, please notify the FDOT District Four PL&EM Office for further coordination prior to submittal of the appropriate NEPA documentation: . New entrances to or access along/across FDOT right-of-way . Construction activities that involve disruption of FDOT right-of-way or activities therein . Relocation of signs within the FDOT right-of-way . Modification of existing easements within FDOT right-of-way 3. Should any project activities in St. Lucie and Martin Counties be performed in or adjacent to FDOT right-of-way, it is required that coordination take place with appropriate FDOT District Four personnel. Issuance of permits from FDOT may be required for project activities located within FDOT right-of-way (See Utility Accommodation Manual at: http://www2.dot.state.fl.us/proceduraldocuments/procedures/bin/710020001/710020 001.pdf and contact the Treasure Coast Operations Center Permits Office at (772) 465- 7396 for more information). For environmental permit applications, proposed activities within FDOT right-of-way will also require close coordination with the Department. 4. If any FDOT right-of-way or any FDOT-owned property will be used for the installation of structures or the storage/staging of equipment, materials or vehicles, please notify the FDOT District Four PL&EM Office with appropriate project-specific details so the information can be distributed to appropriate FDOT divisions for review.

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5. If any hazardous materials will need to be transported on FDOT roads, a hazardous spills response plan will need to be prepared and coordination with the FDOT District Four PL&EM Office will be required. 6. Should the need for lane closures or traffic channeling on the state roadway system arise, Maintenance of Traffic Plans may be necessary. Coordination with the appropriate District Four Traffic Operations Office will be required. 7. Based on the information available to review, there is the potential for overweight vehicles and/or equipment to be transported on the State Highway System. Operation of overweight/over-dimensional vehicles by the applicant on State transportation facilities will be subject to the requirements of Sections 316.550 and 316.535, Florida Statutes, and Rule 14-26, Florida Administrative Code – Safety Regulations and Permitting Fees for Overweight and Over-Dimensional Vehicles. Additional information regarding permits can be found at: https://gis.dot.state.fl.us/OneStopPermitting and by calling the State Permits Office at (850) 410-5777.

If you have any questions, please contact Ann Broadwell, Environmental Administrator, at (954) 777-4325 or [email protected].

DISTRICT 5 Contact Person: Brian Stanger, District Environmental Engineer Staff offers the following comments on the Draft Resource Reports provided:

Florida Southeast Connection Draft Resource Report 10 Alternatives 1. Biological Resources only list a few critical species—are they the only ones encountered along the proposed pipeline?

Florida Southeast Connection Draft Resource Report 1 1. Document mentions using filter bags, straw bales, or equivalent for dewatering to remove sediment—will the straw bales be synthetic or will they consist of the “old” hay bales, which potentially contain invasive soda apple ash seeds? 2. In regards to the “Open-Cut Wet Construction Method” there is no mention on how to prevent or monitor turbidity as a result of using this method. 3. In the “Foreign Pipeline” section, page 1-14: the minimum clearance of 12” with the “foreign” pipe—is this vertical or horizontal clearance. And if it is vertical clearance, will the required cover of the proposed pipeline still be met? If this is to a horizontal clearance, is the 12” applicable to all types of “foreign” pipeline and in all circumstances such as within highway right-of-way?

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4. “Miles that are adjacent to Highways, water crossings, wetland crossings, and groundwater condition likely to be encountered” are listed as “to be determined”— when is this anticipated to be completed and known? 5. “Only 79% of the proposed route has been reviewed for SHPO” (page 1-22, section 1.12.2)—when is this anticipated to be completed? 6. Section 1.14.1, page 1-23: document states all wetland impacts will only be temporary and therefore there will be no wetland loss—what about upland areas where the trees will be removed? This will be a loss of habitat and permanent. The document also mentions areas that will be maintained at all times—this assumes, if in a wetland, it will never be allowed to become reestablished and would therefore be a permanent impact. If all the wetland crossings have not been determined, how can “no wetland loss” be stated? 7. In the Typical Sections: there is no erosion control shown, no vertical depths of the pipe are shown, some do not show permanent right-of-way or a perpetual easement. 8. In Appendix 1C, the erosion control plan is not included. 9. There are missing pages in the PDF—the report stops at page 1-24 with an incomplete sentence. 10. On page 1-5, the document states “there are a few locations where the pipeline will be within the highway ROW” but no specifics are given. 11. There is no mention of the proximity of any bald eagle nests along the proposed pipeline.

Sabal Trail Transmission Draft Resource Report 10 Alternatives 1. Table 10.5-1, Draft Resource Alternative Document: number of railroads crossed on the primary route not identified (future SunRail alignment in Osceola County?). 2. Table 10.5-1, Draft Resource Alternative Document: critical habitat impacted on the Primary Route not identified. 3. Table 10.5-3 & 10.5-5a & 10.5-5b, Draft Resource Alternative Document: railroads crossed listed as abandoned—any future plans to make those trails and if so, what would be the impact (if any)? 4. Table 10.5-4, Draft Resource Alternative Document: “occupied structure, railroads crossed, and environmental hazards” not identified for either alternative. 5. Table 10.5-6, Draft Resource Alternative Document: both alternatives cross 3 railroads—what are the impacts for SunRail if this is one of the railroad lines crossed?

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6. Table 10.5-6, Draft Resource Alternative Document: “critical habitat” doesn’t include sand skinks (possible alternative is near/through Osceola/Polk/Sumter/Lake Counties where the elevations are above 82’).

Sabal Trail Transmission Draft Resource Report 1 1. Page 1-7, main document: locations where additional workspace is needed at road crossings requiring a variance are not yet determined—when is this anticipated to be known? 2. Page 1-8, section 1.6.3 Access Roads: existing and proposed access roads needed are not yet determined—when is this anticipated to be known? 3. Page 1-28, Section 1.14 and 1.14.1: Biological Field Surveys and SHPO surveys have not been completed—when is this anticipated to be finished? 4. Pages 1-30: document states all wetland impacts will only be temporary and therefore there will be no wetland loss—what about upland areas where the trees will be removed? This will be a loss of habitat and permanent. The document also mentions areas that will be maintained at all times—this assumes, if in a wetland, it will never be allowed to become reestablished and would therefore be a permanent impact. If all the wetland crossings have not been determined, how can “no wetland loss” be stated? 5. Page 1-31: Conclusion states there will be long-term cumulative impacts to wetlands and upland vegetation and associated wildlife—this contradicts the previous page declaration of no wetland impact. Which is correct? 6. Tables are incomplete. 7. In the typical sections, the 300’ environmental corridor does not span the pipeline corridor “evenly”—what if there are secondary impacts in the adjacent non-surveyed areas? 8. In the typical sections, why is the pipeline not centered within the permanent easement? Will the 15’ of right-of-way from the centerline of the pipe be sufficient if the adjacent landowner constructs at the right-of-way? 9. The “Sabal Trail: Frequently Asked Questions” sheet states the study corridors are “typically 600 feet wide” but all the typical sections show only a 300’ wide environmental corridor study. Where is the additional 300’ and why is it not checked for environmental requirements?

DISTRICT 7 Contact Person: Lee Royal, Government Operations Manager No comments at this time.

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Construction activities that could affect wetlands, alter surface water flows, or contribute to water pollution (Environmental Resource Permits). In addition, SWFWMD approvals are required for any proposed use and/or crossings of SWFWMD-owned lands and works. The statutory authority for the SWFWMD’s land acquisition, management and regulatory programs is set forth in Chapters 259 and 373, Florida Statutes (F.S.), and Rules 40D and 62, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.).

The Scoping Notice indicates that Sabal Trail Transmission (STT), Florida Southeast Connection (FSC), and the Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company plan to construct and operate over 650 miles of interstate natural gas transmission pipeline and associated facilities in Alabama, Georgia, and Florida. The STT Project would connect with the Hillabee Expansion Project in Alabama and the FSC Project in Florida. The proposed route for the STT project crosses Levy, Marion, Citrus, Sumter, Lake, and Polk counties within the SWFWMD’s jurisdictional boundaries. The proposed route for the FSC Project crosses Polk County within the SWFWMD’s jurisdictional boundaries.

The SWFWMD offers the following comments for consideration. These comments are provided under the following headings:

 Water Use/Well Construction Permits  Environmental Resource Permits  Land Management

Water Use/Well Construction Permits

(1) The proposed pipeline route may conflict directly with the location of existing groundwater withdrawals. Any impacted wells must be properly plugged and abandoned by a licensed water well contractor.

(2) The proposed pipeline route appears to impact properties for which the SWFWMD has issued a Water Use Permit (WUP), primarily for agricultural use. Where such impacts occur (for example, by reducing the acreage available for irrigation, or the need for well plugging and abandonment), a permit modification will be necessary to reflect the change.

(3) Temporary dewatering for construction, including pipeline installation, is exempt from SWFWMD WUP rules, pursuant to Rule 40D-2.051(1)(e), F.A.C. However, the consumptive use of groundwater or surface water for hydrostatic testing, horizontal drilling, and other related activities may require a WUP application if the thresholds established in Rule 40D-2.041, F.A.C., are met. To obtain a WUP, an applicant must demonstrate that the Conditions For Issuance, established in Rule 40D-2.301, F.A.C, are satisfied.

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(4) The Conditions For Issuance include a provision that the proposed consumptive use will not adversely impact the resource (Rule 40D-2.301(1)(b)(n), F.A.C). In this context, it should be noted that the proposed pipeline route passes through areas where the SWFWMD has identified a resource concern. Consequently, available water quantities may be limited. These areas of resource concern include the Central Florida Water Initiative (CFWI) area, several major springsheds, and lakes, wetlands and springs for which a Minimum Flow and Level (MFL) has been established.

(5) Prior to final design of the proposed pipeline project and submittal of any WUP applications, the applicant is encouraged to schedule a pre-application meeting with the SWFWMD’s WUP staff. For assistance or additional information concerning the District’s WUP program, please contact Claire Muirhead, Water Use Permit Evaluation Manager, at (813) 985-7481, ext. 6533, or [email protected].

Environmental Resource Permits

(6) Pursuant to the Operating Agreement between the SWFWMD and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), the pipeline project will be permitted through the FDEP. However, the SWFWMD will require modifications to Environmental Resource Permits (ERPs) issued by the SWFWMD to any entities that will be affected by the proposed pipeline project. The purpose of these modifications is to address the permitted pipeline activities that impact stormwater management systems, wetland preservation/mitigation areas, and conservation easements previously permitted by the SWFWMD. [Rules 62- 330.010(4), 62-330.060, and 62-330.315 F.A.C., and Section 10.0 of the ERP Applicant’s Handbook Volume I (A.H.V.I)]

The type of ERP modification applications that will be necessary will depend on whether or not the activity lessens or does not increase impacts. If the activity lessens or does not increase impacts, the proposed activity can qualify for a permit modification under Rule 40D-4.331, F.A.C. However, a permit modification under Rule 62-330, F.A.C., is required if the proposed activity will cause additional or substantially different water resource impacts, or the proposed activity does not qualify as a minor or “letter” modification under Rule 62-330.315, F.A.C. [Rules 62-330.010(4) and 62-330.060, F.A.C., and Section 3.1.2(c)3 of the A.H.V.I]

According to the SWFWMD’s Geographic Information System (GIS) data base, the proposed pipeline route appears to overlap or is immediately adjacent to the following fifty-eight (58) current Individual or General ERP’s issued by the SWFWMD.

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SABAL TRAIL PROJECT – MAINLINE

Marion County: 31687.000 – SILVER VIEW FARMS 18495.000 – RUSS WAREHOUSE 34929.000 – FDOT – SR 40 FROM SR 45 TO CR 328 26898.000 – BLUE RUN RANCHES 26898.001 – BLUE RUN RANCHES 28201.000 – ARBOR SPRINGS-PH 1 28201.001 – ARBOR SPRINGS-PH 1 28201.004 – ARBOR SPRINGS-PH 1 28201.005 – BEL LAGO – WEST HAMLET 28201.007 – BEL LAGO POND B-26 & POND B-27 28201.008 – BEL LAGO – WEST HAMLET

Sumter County: 33330.001 – FDOT – SR 93 (I-75) WIDENING FROM HERNANDO COUNTY LINE TO FLORIDA’S TURNPIKE

Polk County: 27006.001 – POLK-LAKE LOWERY OUTFALL RESTORATION 25752.000 – HIGHGATE PARK - PH I (FKA INMAN GROVES) 25752.001 – HIGHGATE PARK PH II FKA INMAN GROVES 26759.001 – LEGACY PARK 26759.002 – TOWNS OF LEGACY PARK 25944.001 – WELLINGTON SUBDIVISION 23431.009 – STATE ROAD NO. 25 (US 27) 26440.000 – TUSCAN HILLS 25941.001 – MAGNOLIA GLEN 30517.002 – HOLLY HILL 30517.003 – HOLLY HILL 25941.004 – VISTA PARK PHASES 1 & 2 25941.005 – VISTA PARK PHASES I AND II

SABAL TRAIL PROJECT – CITRUS COUNTY LATERAL

Citrus County: 20276.000 – CHURCH OF CHRIST-DUNNELLON 17988.000 – CITRUS CO-CENTRAL RIDGE DIST PARK-PH I 2330.001 – CITRUS CO. –COUNTY ROAD 491-PHASE 1 34636.000 – CITRUS-QUAIL RUN 12” WATERLINE INTERCON 7239.003 – SANDY OAKS RV PARK – PH 2 5397.000 – FPC-CRYSTAL RIVER 1942.000 – FP&L-CRYSTAL RIVER

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FLORIDA SOUTHEAST CONNECTION PROJECT – MAINLINE

Polk County: 30664.000 – LOUGHMAN CROSSING AT COUNTY ROAD 54 30664.001 – LOUGHMAN CROSSING AT COUNTY ROAD 54 8331.019 – PROVIDENCE PARCEL N-27 8331.011 – PROVIDENCE N2-N3 8331.008 – OAK HILLS ESTATES 378.000 – R/V CORRAL, UNIT TWO 21027.002 – POLK-E HAINES CITY DITCH FLOOD PROJECT 32268.001 – LAKE MARION – MUPUD/RPUD 33530.000 – ST HELENA SAND MINE 33530.001 – ST. HELENA SAND MINE 834.000 – LAKE PIERCE RANCH. -5TH ADDITION 10209.000 – FPC-COUNTRY OAKS SUBSTATION 9430.008 – OAKWOOD SUBDIVISION AND GOLF CLUB 9377.000 – LAKE WALES SAND MINE 131.005 - MONIER LIFETILE PLANT EXPANSION 4156.001 – DOT-S.R. 60, CAPPS ROAD 4156.002 – DOT-STATE ROAD 60 EAST OF CAPPS ROAD 9390.008 – TANK FARM EXPANSION 9390.009 – CITROSUCO NORTH AMERICA, INC. – BULK CITRUS PROCESSING FACILITY-MODIFICATION 13782.000 – ERIKSEN-NEW BUILDING 32924.000 – CARSON MINI WAREHOUSES 4156.000 – DOT-S.R. 60, ST. ANNE SHRINE RD. 10461.002 – LAKE AURORA CHRISTIAN CAMP 10461.000 – LAKE AURORA CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY-CAMP EXP. 5760.000 – DOT-SR 60 FROM ANDERSON/NALCREST 25558.000 – JAY BEES RESTAURANT

(7) For the portions of the project within the limits of a previous permit issued by the SWFWMD, the final grade and all applicable existing drainage structures should be restored to pre-pipeline locations and elevations. If the final grades are different from those in pre-pipeline conditions, drainage calculations or modeling may be required to demonstrate that:

(a) Peak discharges from the previously permitted project area will not cause an adverse impact during the 25-year, 24-hour storm event. In addition, for portions of the project located within land-locked or closed basins, drainage calculations or modeling may be required to demonstrate that discharge volumes from the previously permitted project area will not cause an adverse impact during the 100-year, 24- hour storm event. Drainage calculations or modeling may also be required to demonstrate that the final grade of the project will not Ms. Lauren P. Milligan April 9, 2014 Page 6

impede the conveyance of contributing off-site flows and that the project will not increase flood stages on off-site properties upstream or downstream of the project area(s) from flood events up to and including the 100-year frequency. [Rules 62-330.010(4) and 62- 330.060, F.A.C., and Sections 3.1, 3.3 and 3.8 of the A.H.V.II]

(b) Discharges from the previously permitted project will meet applicable state water quality standards. [Rules 62-330.010(4) and 62-330.060, F.A.C., and Part IV of the A.H.V.II]

(8) Prior to final design of the proposed pipeline project and submittal of the ERP Modification applications, the applicant is encouraged to schedule a pre- application meeting with the SWFWMD’s ERP staff. For assistance or additional information concerning the District’s ERP program, please contact Dave Kramer, Environmental Resource Permit Evaluation Manager, at (813) 985-7481, ext. 2009, or [email protected].

Land Management

Statutory Framework

Chapter 373, F.S., provides that water management district-owned lands be managed and maintained to ensure a balance between public use and restoration and protection of natural systems. Such lands may be used for multiple use purposes, including linear facilities, when the water management district governing board determines that the linear facilities are consistent with the following:

(a) Not inconsistent with the management plan for such lands; (b) Compatible with the natural ecosystem and resource values of such lands; (c) The proposed use is appropriately located on such lands and due consideration is given to the use of other available lands; (d) The using entity reasonably compensates the title holder for use, based upon an appropriate measure of value; and (e) The use is consistent with the public interest.

Under the Preservation 2000 program (Chapter 259, F.S.), lands acquired by the water management districts must protect the integrity of ecological systems and provide multiple benefits, including protection of habitat. To ensure protection, land managers are directed to consult with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) or the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services regarding wildlife or plant related issues, respectively, to address any statewide goals and objectives that concern imperiled species management.

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Potential Impacts to SWFWMD Lands

Based on the information provided in the Scoping Notice and additional corridor information provided by STT and FSC, there appear to be six SWFWMD properties potentially impacted by the proposed pipeline projects (see table below).

SWFWMD Ownership Funding Pipeline Property County(s) Acreage Type Source Project Halpata Tastanaki Marion 8,189 Fee P2000 STT Drake Marion/Sumter 5,800 Less Than Fee P2000 STT Gum Slough Sumter 4,096 Fee WMLTF STT Panasoffkee Outlet Sumter 807 Fee P2000 STT Bronson Lake 460 Less Than Fee P2000 STT Lake Marion Creek Polk 285 Fee WMLTF FSC

General Comments

9) Selecting corridors located entirely off of SWFWMD lands is preferable to avoid impacts to natural systems on SWFWMD lands, and particularly those systems that support imperiled species, both plants and animals.

10) Federal and State regulations that authorize construction of public utility corridors generally require that corridors be located or collocated with other utilities. However, STT and FSC are proposing new corridors across SWFWMD lands without having conducted a full evaluation of collocation opportunities and other available alternatives. This is a concern, as establishment of a new utility corridor on public lands is likely to set a precedent for establishment of additional utility corridors.

11) The applicant will be required to provide legal descriptions for the permanent and temporary corridors that are approved through the FERC process. Any proposed changes must be negotiated with the SWFWMD. The applicant will be required to obtain fair-market value appraisals for any easements proposed on SWFWMD lands. In addition to compensation for the easements, compensation will also be required for: (1) Impacts to previously restored areas on SWFWMD lands; (2) Restoration of temporary corridors to near natural conditions; (3) Restoration to recreation trails or other areas damaged by access or construction activities, and (4) Other requirements to be determined. The SWFWMD will reserve rights to access over, allow public recreation on, and to conduct resource management activities consistent with core mission objectives in the easement (i.e., the easement will not be exclusive use and cannot be fenced). Ms. Lauren P. Milligan April 9, 2014 Page 8

Property-Specific Comments

12) There is a draft new management plan for the Halpata Tastanaki Preserve (Preserve) that has not yet been adopted by the SWFWMD’s Governing Board. This plan does not include a specific prohibition on linear facilities; however, the corridor presented in the Scoping Notice and an alternative presented by STT are problematic, as they will impact restoration sites on the property. These restoration sites have been completed consistent with restoring natural communities to perpetuate wildlife species.

FWC staff has provided biological opinions and data to SWFWMD Land Management staff that support FWC’s position that the Preserve contains one of the largest populations of scrub-jays on managed conservation lands in southwestern Marion County. The Greenways corridor intersects with the Withlacoochee corridor on the Preserve and it serves as a critical biological corridor. The Preserve also has the potential to augment and support scrub-jay populations on neighboring conservation lands through the dispersal of young scrub-jays. Over the past decade, FWC’s biologists have documented dispersal of scrub-jays from the Preserve to Ross Prairie State Forest, Half Moon Wildlife Management Area, the Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway, the On- Top-of-the-World mitigation area, and the Withlacoochee State Forest. Such interchange of scrub-jays among conservation lands is important to the persistence of the species in southwestern Marion County, and is key to the success of the scrub jay population in Lake, Marion, Citrus, Sumter, Pasco and Hernando counties.

In addition to the Florida Scrub Jay, other imperiled wildlife species documented on the property include the following: gopher tortoise, indigo snake, gopher frog and bald eagle. Many imperiled plant species have also been identified on the property and likely exist within the proposed corridor.

A more viable corridor alternative would be either north or south of CR 484, running west to east along the roadway. It is our understanding that sidewalk/road improvements are needed along CR 484 to provide a paved trail to link the City of Dunnellon’s bicycle trails with the Cross Florida Greenway and the Preserve. Additionally, the construction of the pipeline would provide some monetary benefit to private landowners that may be impacted. At the intersection of CR 484 and SR 200, the corridor should turn south and run along the west side of SR 200. It is our understanding that the Florida Department of Transportation will be expanding SR 200. Again, this may be an opportunity to serve the community with a paved trail and meet the collocation criteria generally required by FERC.

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corridor will permanently impact natural systems, thereby causing a loss of existing natural systems. STT will be required to provide fair-market value appraisals to the SWFWMD for use in determining the required compensation for the easement. The SWFWMD will require restoration of any temporary corridors needed during construction. STT should consider an alternative corridor that co- locates with a public utility right-of-way in the southeast corner of the Halpata Tastanaki property. This utility corridor continues for many miles in a southeasterly direction.

14) The proposed corridor impacts the SWFWMD’s Gum Slough property in two locations and may cross a tributary. This property is connected to the Half Moon Wildlife Management Area, owned in fee by the FWC. The SWFWMD has transferred the management of the Gum Slough property to the FWC. We anticipate that the FWC will also be providing comments on this property.

15) The SWFWMD currently has a long-term cattle grazing lease on the Panasoffkee Outlet property that would be impacted. The cattle grazing lease is an important multiple use opportunity and revenue source. Not all SWFWMD lands are suitable for such opportunities.

16) The SWFMWD acquired the Bronson conservation easement to ensure the continued protection of water resources and natural systems. Most of the proposed corridor through this property impacts an improved pasture. A portion of it will impact a fresh water marsh area and natural systems. STT will be required to provide fair-market value appraisals to the SWFWMD for use in determining the required compensation for the easement. The SWFWMD will require restoration of any temporary construction areas. A more viable alternative would be collocation with CR 33 or another existing linear feature.

17) The proposed corridor through the SWFWMD’s Lake Marion property is collocated with an existing Duke/Progress Energy electrical transmission line. This is the only SWFWMD property where collocation is proposed. The SWFMWD has no objections to this corridor, as currently proposed. This property is managed by the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), pursuant to an agreement with the SWFWMD. FSC should obtain the SFWMD’s comments prior to finalization of any easements.

18) Prior to final design of the proposed pipeline project and submittal of any formal requests for the use of and/or crossings of SWFWMD lands, the applicant is encouraged to schedule a pre-application meeting with the SWFWMD’s land management staff. For assistance or additional information concerning the SWFWMD’s land management program, please contact Colleen Kruk, Senior Land Use Specialist, at (352) 796-7211, ext. 4471, or [email protected].

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We appreciate this opportunity to participate in the review process and we will continue to work collaboratively with all parties in identifying route options that avoid and/or minimize water resource-related impacts. If any of the above requires additional clarification or if I can be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me at (352) 796-7211, extension 4790, or [email protected].

Sincerely,

James J. Golden, AICP Senior Planner

JG cc: Steve Coughlin, SFWMD Chris Wynn, FWC Memorandum South Florida Water Management District ______

TO: Lauren Milligan Florida State Clearinghouse

FROM: Mindy Parrott, Lead Environmental Analyst South Florida Water Management District

DATE: April 8, 2014

SUBJECT: FERC NOI for an EIS for the Planned Southeast Market Pipelines (Sabal Trail and Florida Southeast Connection)

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The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) has reviewed the Notice of Intent for the above mentioned project and provides the following comments:

• The pipeline routes fall within several parcels on which SFWMD holds an interest. As mentioned in SFWMD’s December 3, 2012 letter (Attachment 1), the crossing of SFWMD lands appears possible, permittable, and not inconsistent with SFWMD’s water resource management objectives. SFWMD approval shall be subject to the parties entering an easement agreement, approved by the Governing Board, containing terms conditions, and provisions acceptable to the SFWMD.

• Attachment 2 details the specific parcels potentially affected and SFWMD’s concerns. Impacts to lands acquired for conservation and restoration purposes should be avoided where possible.

• Many SFWMD parcels are open to the public for recreation, including hunting, so use of SFWMD lands as access routes must be closely coordinated. Access routes are shown on several unimproved trails/ roads, which serve management and recreation uses. Improvements of these trails, such as filling, paving, or similar to allow for construction of the pipeline is not preferred. Any improvements needed for access must be temporary in nature and completely removed upon completion.

• Crossing of the Kissimmee River north of SR 60 may be preferable to the route shown, which intersects with the restored river floodplain and active recreation/ cattle lease.

• SFWMD fencing, gates, and other features, if removed or altered, must be replaced with the equivalent and provide the same level of security/ access control.

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• Right of Way permits will be required for work within SFWMD’s C-23 right of way.

• If dewatering is needed for construction, a water use permit for dewatering from SFWMD may be required. Environmental Resource Permitting will be the responsibility of the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), based on the SFWMD/DEP Operating Agreement.

• The Sabal Trail routes may impact conservation easements dedicated to the SFWMD as part of mitigation plans for Environmental Resource Permits. If these areas cannot be avoided, Governing Board approval is required for release of easements, and appropriate mitigation must be provided.

• Alterations of projects that SFWMD is the regional sponsor will require approval by the USACE in addition to SFWMD approval.

If you have comments or questions, please contact Mindy Parrott, Lead Environmental Analyst, at (561) 682-6324 or [email protected].

Sabal Trail and Florida Southeast Connection Pipelines SFWMD Comments 4/7/2014

The tables below indicate potential conflicts between the proposed route and SFWMD land interests, based on the maps provided:

Sabal Trail Milepost STR SFWMD Interest Comments 457-458 S26, T25, R27 conservation easement ERP No. 49-01107-P Hunter’s Creek 9 S12,T25 R28 conservation easement ERP No. 49-01662-P Hunter’s Creek 10 S7, T25, R9 conservation easement ERP No. 49-01654-P Hunter’s Creek 12-13 S3&4, T25, R29 conservation easement ERP No. 49-00477-S Hunter’s Creek 14 S34, T24, R29 conservation easement ERP No. 49-00477-S

Florida Southeast Connection Pipeline

Pipeline Project Tract SFWMD Interest Comment Milepost

Pipeline borders west side of tract,

partially within existing utility easement. 10 Access strip 15+/- feet x 5,700+/- feet 21100-002 Fee bisects the tract; As long as prior notification is given and route is not “improved”, no objections to the access

route.

Lake Marion Pipeline shown within West 200+/- feet Creek of tract. No Land Stewardship 21100-364 12 Fee concerns if route is along improved roadway as indicated.

Pipeline shown within West 200+/- feet of tract. This land has significant 21100-004 12 Fee natural habitat and hydrological value; impacts must be addressed with the SFWMD.

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Pipeline Project Tract SFWMD Interest Comment Milepost

Pipeline shown within South 400+/- feet 52-53 Fee; certified to US of tract and will disturb access and 18001-003 (north of Army Corps of boundary security. Restoration will be SR 60) Engineers (USACE) required (boundary fence, gates) and must be mitigated

Pipeline shown within strip 250+/- feet 52-54 x 4,800+/- feet; access strip 15+/- feet x 4,800+/- feet; strips bisect tract (south of Fee; certified to 19100-426 SR60, west This land has significant natural habitat side of USACE and hydrological value and must be Kissimmee Kissimmee addressed. Also public use on this River River) parcel; prior notification and Restoration coordination will be required.

Assumed subaqueous crossing for 54 pipeline.

(east floodplain Flowage Easement for SFWMD has a flowage easement and 19100-009 of Kissimee KRR project; certified a cattle-grazing lease on this parcel. River, to USACE Use by the pipeline will impact SFWMD south of SR interests and must be addressed. 60)

Access strip 15+/- feet x 400+/- feet within West 250+/- feet of tract Fee; part of Central

Sec 10- and Southern Florida 53-55 31-31 Flood Control Project No improvements can be made to this (CSFFCP) access route. This is a public use area C-38 and prior notification and coordination will be required.

Assumed subaqueous crossing for pipeline. No improvements can be Sec 11- 53-55 Fee; part of CSFFCP made to this access route. This is a 31-31 public use area and prior notification and coordination will be required.

Attachment 2, page 2 Sabal Trail and Florida Southeast Connection Pipelines SFWMD Comments 4/7/2014

Sec 36- Canal Easement; part 115-116 37-37 of CSFFCP Assumed subaqueous crossing for Fee and Canal Sec 31- pipeline; using south right of way road C-23 115-116 Easement; part of 37-38 for access. Right of way permits will be CSFFCP required. Sec 32- 115-116 Fee; part of CSFFCP 37-38

KE100- 121 Pipeline borders West side of tract 102

KE100- Fee; subject to 122 Pipeline borders West side of tract Allapattah 069 conservation easement Complex to NRCS for Wetlands Reserve Program Access route borders West side of KE100- tract. Pipeline route is unclear in this 125 064 area. Parcel has existing FGT pipeline easement.

Attachment 2, page 3

TREASURE COAST REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION AND REVIEW LOG

TCRPC Number: 14-MC-02-09 SAI # FL201402196827

Applicant: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Project Description: Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the Planned Southeast Market Pipelines Project

This notice is to announce the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) will prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) that discusses the environmental impacts of the planned Southeast Market Pipelines (SMP) Project. The SMP Project is comprised of three separate natural gas transmission pipeline projects: the Sabal Trail Project in Alabama, Georgia, and Florida; Florida Southeast Connection Project in Florida; and Hillabee Expansion Project in Alabama. The environmental impacts of all three projects will be considered in one EIS, which will be used by the Commission in its decision-making process to determine whether the SMP Project is in the public convenience and necessity. The FERC requests public comments on the scope of the issues to be addressed in the EIS.

The Florida Southeast Connection Project is the only portion of the larger SMP Project that will affect the Treasure Coast Region. This natural gas pipeline is proposed to run approximately 126 miles beginning in Osceola County, Florida and ending at Florida Power & Light Company’s Martin Clean Energy Center in Martin County, Florida. The new pipeline would cross Polk, Osceola, Okeechobee, St. Lucie, and Martin Counties, Florida. The underground pipeline would be up to 36-inches in diameter. The pipeline is being proposed to improve the Region’s natural gas transportation diversity and reliability.

Based on a preliminary review of the project, the FERC has identified the following issues to be address in the EIS:

 purpose and need for the SMP Project;  impacts of clearing forested areas and other vegetation;  impacts on water resources including sensitive springs, groundwater, and wetlands;  karst terrain;  impacts on land use;  environmental justice;  the use of eminent domain to obtain project easements;  impacts on property values, tourism, and recreational resources;  cultural resources;  compressor station noise;  pipeline integrity and public safety; and  alternatives and cumulative impacts.

Funding Agency: N/A

Estimated Funding: N/A

Recommendations: Council will review the EIS for consistency with the goals, strategies, and policies in the Strategic Regional Policy Plan. Council’s review will focus on potential impacts of the Florida Southeast Connection Project in St. Lucie and Martin counties. Council encourages the pipeline to be sited: 1) along existing linear corridors, 2) in a way that minimizes impacts to existing land uses and property owners, 3) around rather than through existing conservation areas and other natural upland and wetland communities, and 4) in a way that protects the public health, safety, and welfare of citizens along the route of the proposed pipeline. Preliminary issues of concern include the following:

 Water Quality and Quantity. The proposed project will be evaluated for consistency with Regional Goal 6.3: Protection of water quality and quantity.

 Wetlands and Deep Water Habitats. The proposed project will be evaluated for consistency with Regional Goal 6.6: Protection of wetlands and deep water habitat.

 Upland Natural Communities and Ecosystems. The proposed project will be evaluated for consistency with Regional Goal 6.7: Protection of upland natural communities and ecosystems.

 Endangered and Potentially Endangered Species. The proposed project will be evaluated for consistency with Regional Goal 6.8: Protection of endangered and potentially endangered species.

 Sustainability of the Everglades Ecosystem. The proposed project will be evaluated for consistency with Regional Goal 6.9: Protection and sustainability of the Everglades ecosystem. In particular, Council will be evaluating the project to ensure there will be no impacts to Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan. The proposed pipeline has the potential to interfere with the Cypress Creek/Trail Ridge Natural Storage/Water Quality Area of the Indian River Lagoon – South Project. The pipeline project team should coordinate closely with the South Florida Water Management District and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to avoid any impacts to this project.

Agencies Contacted: Martin County St. Lucie County Indian River County Martin Metropolitan Planning Organization St. Lucie Transportation Planning Organization

Florida Southeast Connection Project