Has anybody seen this?

[crashmister]

Here we go again. They don't say what they mean by near shore.
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/tell-a-friend/5946034

[Filletnrelease]

Actually that one is not going to affect fishing from what I have read. Here are some facts.

Implementing Agency:

All state water quality standards are approved by the Environmental Regulation Commission for use by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). The Environmental Regulation Commission is seven-member citizens body appointed by the Governor.

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Regulatory Significance:

In general, DEP cannot issue permits for direct pollutant discharges to OFWs which would lower ambient (existing) water quality or for indirect discharges which would significantly degrade the Outstanding Florida Water. Permits for new dredging and filling (ERP permits) must be clearly in the public interest, taking into consideration:

1. Whether the activity will adversely affect the public health, safety, or welfare or property of others;
2. Whether the activity will adversely affect the conservation of fish and wildlife, including endangered or threatened species, or their habitats.
3. Whether the activity will adversely affect navigation or the flow of water or cause harmful erosion or shoaling;
4. Whether the activity will adversely affect the fishing or recreational values or marine productivity in the vicinity of the activity;
5. Whether the activity will be of a temporary or permanent nature;
6. Whether the activity will adversely affect or will enhance significant historical and archaeological resources under the provisions of Sec. 267.061; and
7. The current condition and relative value of functions being performed by areas affected by the proposed activity. (373.414(1)(a), F.S.).

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Some Exceptions to OFW:

1. 1. Permitted activities existing on the date of designation, which are “grandfathered”.
2. Activities not regulated by DEP for water quality protection purposes, such as fishing, river setback ordinances, and boat speeds.
3. Restoration of seawalls at previous locations.
4. Non-commercial boat docks, on piling, of less than 500 square feet.
5. Temporary lowering of water quality during construction activities (with special restrictions).
6. Activities to allow or enhance public usage, or to maintain pre-existing activities (with certain safeguards).

[crashmister]

Fillet; Thanks Dude