Meeting Type: BCC Work Session
Meeting Date: 11/12/2019
Item Status: New
From: Mike Howell, CBO, Coastal Director
Submitted by: Kim Nelson, Coastal Coordinator
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Alabama Department of Environmental Management Coastal Area Program - Resubmittal for Local Program Delegation
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE, Chairman to sign attached letter requesting re-delegation to the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) for the ADEM Coastal Program in accordance with ADEM Amin Code R, 335-8-1-.12. End
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Previous Commission action/date: August 19, 2014 & October 7, 2014
Background:
On August 19, 2014, the Commission submitted a letter to Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) stating its desire to become delegated to issue Coastal Area Management Program Non-Regulated Use Permits for the construction, repair and reconstruction activities on properties intersected by the construction control line (CCL) with the geographic jurisdiction of Baldwin County.
On October 7, 2014 the Commission authorized the Chairman to execute the Memorandum of Agreement between the Baldwin County Commission and the Alabama Department of Environmental Management for the purpose of delegating the County to issue ADEM Coastal Permits for construction, repair and reconstruction activities on properties intersected by the CCL (Construction Control Line) within the geographic jurisdiction of Baldwin County; and Adopt and authorize the Chairman to execute, the Beach and Dune Protection and Management Resolution #2015-011 for the management and protection of the County’s beaches and dune resources as per ADEM Admin Code. 335-9-2-.08 Construction and Other Activities on Gulf Front Beach and Dunes and approved the Baldwin County Coastal Area Fee Schedule.
A new Memorandum of agreement will be forthcoming from the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) once they receive the Commission’s request for re-delegation. The delegation expires every five (5) years. The attached letter is requesting to be re-delegated.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: N/A
Budget line item(s) to be used: 51999
If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? N/A
LEGAL IMPACT
Is legal review necessary for this staff recommendation and related documents?
N/A
Reviewed/approved by: N/A
Additional comments: N/A
ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
Is advertising required for this recommendation? N/A
If the proof of publication affidavit is not attached, list the reason: N/A
FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION
For time-sensitive follow up, select deadline date for follow up: N/A
Individual(s) responsible for follow up: Chairman to sign attached letter; Administration staff to mail original letter with attachment (Resolution 2015-011) to ADEM
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Mail original request with attachment to:
Mr. Anthony Scott Hughes, Chief
Field Operations
P. O. Box 301463
Montgomery, Alabama 36130-1463
email a copy of correspondence to Kim Nelson, Coastal Coordinator.
Additional instructions/notes: N/A