In response to an emergency created by the landfall of tropical systems, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) may issue an Emergency Final Order (EFO) that waives specific rules and statutes to address the need for immediate response and recovery actions.

The DEP Division of Water Resource Management has developed the following table to provide property owners and local governments with a concise explanation of activities that are authorized seaward of the Coastal Construction Control Line (CCCL) under the EFO. Note that consultation with Florida’s Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) may be required for activities conducted during marine turtle nesting season.

RECOVERY ACTIVITIES FOR PRIVATE PROPERTY OWNERS

Debris Removal – Private Property Owners

Activity	Location	Permits Needed	Conditions
Storm debris, vessels, vegetation, and/or structural remains	Debris on private property, either upland or on sandy beach	Local authorization through EFO or emergency CCCL permit	Beach compatible sand should be separated from the debris and kept on site prior to debris removal. Removed debris must be deposited landward of the CCCL.
Removal of storm generated debris on the beach	Seaward of the Mean High-Water Line	Local Authorization through EFO or emergency CCCL permit	Can be performed by private land owners, but this activity is typically managed through the local government.

Repairs to Non-Substantially Damaged Structures – Private Property Owners

Activity	Location	Permits Needed	Conditions
Repairs to non-substantially damaged structures; securing structures temporarily; removal of safety hazards and prevention of further damage.	Damaged structures seaward of the CCCL	Local government authorization	Activities authorized are for temporary measures or repairs to pre-storm conditions.
Repair or replacement of non-structural components of buildings/structures.	Exterior glass windows/panels, roof sheathing, studs and walls.	Local government authorization	Glass visible from beach must be tinted (45% or less). Must comply with building codes and remain within footprint.
Repair or replacement of minor ancillary structures and service utilities associated with existing habitable structures.	Access stairways, stair landings, and on-site utilities	Local authorization through EFO or Emergency CCCL permit	Must not exceed original footprint or size.

Repairs to Substantially Damaged Structures – Private Property Owners

Activity	Location	Permits Needed	Conditions
Repair of substantially damaged or destroyed structures	Damaged structures seaward of the CCCL	Emergency CCCL permit	Permanent repair of foundations or rebuilding major structures.

Sand Placement – Private Property Owners

Activity	Location	Permits Needed	Conditions
Beach scraping	Beaches and dunes	NOT AUTHORIZED
Sand fill/dune restoration	On private property, on dune and above mean high water	Local authorization through EFO or emergency CCCL permit/field permit	Return of sand or placement of compatible upland sand. Must be clean and debris-free.

Public Access – Private Property Owners

Activity	Location	Permits Needed	Conditions
Repair of surviving beach/dune walkovers	Dune walkovers	Local authorization through EFO or Emergency CCCL permit/field permit	Must allow adjustment and stay within 10 ft seaward of dune line.
Replacement of damaged walkovers, decks, gazebos*	Dune walkovers	Emergency CCCL permit/field permit	Reconstruction allowed with limits. Must adjust for shoreline changes and stay within 10 ft limit.

Coastal Armoring – Private Property Owners

Activity	Location	Permits Needed	Conditions
Repair of armoring components	Bulkhead/seawall caps and tiebacks	Local authorization through EFO	Complies with Rule 62B-33.0051.
Replacement/reconstruction of damaged armoring	Seawalls, bulkheads, revetments	CCCL permit required	Major reconstruction rules apply.
Temporary armoring	Wood walls, sandbags	Local authorization	Must be removed within 60 days.
New permanent armoring	Seawalls, revetments	CCCL permit required	Must meet full compliance rules.

RECOVERY ACTIVITIES FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, DEP, FDOT, AND UTILITIES

Debris Removal

Activity	Location	Permits Needed	Conditions
Removal of debris, vessels, trash	Waters, wetlands, uplands	USACE Section 10 permit	Sand separation required.
Removal on private property	Upland or beach	EFO	Same debris handling rules apply.

Sand Placement – Government

Activity	Location	Permits Needed	Conditions
Sand fill/dune restoration	Above mean high water	EFO or CCCL permit	Must be clean, compatible sand.
Beach scraping	Beaches and dunes	CCCL permit required	Requires local request and assessment.

Public Access – Government

Activity	Location	Permits Needed	Conditions
Repair of utilities, roads, access points	Seaward of CCCL	EFO	Must meet current codes and not exceed original footprint.