SPGP IV-R1 Project Review Checklist
Project Information
SJRWMD Application No.:
County:
Applicant:
Project Name:
Project Location:
SJRWMD Project Reviewer:
A. Type of Project Authorized under SPGP
1.
Shoreline stabilization, including seawalls and riprap - Complete Sections B, C, D, and H
2.
Boat Ramps and Boat Launch Areas and Associated Structures – Complete Sections B,
C, E, and H
Docks, Piers, Associated Facilities, Aids to Navigation, and Other Minor Piling-Supported
Structures – Complete Sections B, C, F, and H
Maintenance Dredging of Canals and Channels (including removal of organic detritus from
freshwater lakes and rivers) – Complete Sections B, C, G, and H
3.
4.
B. NMFS Consultation
1.
Is the project located in a coastal county within the St. Johns River Water Management
District (SJRWMD) boundaries (Indian River, Brevard, Volusia, Flagler, St. Johns, Duval,
Nassau)? If yes, coordinate with NMFS on GREEN projects.
2.
Does the proposed action involve maintenance dredging within Clay, Putnam, Marion,
or Lake Counties? If yes, coordinate with NMFS on GREEN projects.
Check all that
apply
Yes
No
Yes
No
C . Habitat/Protected Species/Special Area Issues
1.
Is the project within one of the following special areas: Timucuan Ecological & Historic
Preserve, the Wekiva River, Rock Springs Run, Blackwater Creek? If yes, project is RED.
Yes
No
2.
Has the project been the subject of a consent order or emergency permit? If yes, project
is RED.
Using the Effect Determination Key for the Manatee in Florida does the project key out
as “may affect” manatees, or for multi-slip projects in all counties other than Nassau or
Okeechobee County does the project key out to “may affect, not likely to adversely
affect?” If yes to either, project is RED.
Yes
No
Yes
No
Is the project within Anastasia Island or Southeastern beach mouse habitat? If yes,
project is RED.
Is the project within 2500 feet of an active nesting woodstork colony? If yes, project is
RED.
Yes
No
Yes
No
6.
Does the project adversely affect any other federally-listed species? If yes, project is RED.
Yes
No
7.
For projects in waters accessible to sea turtles, will the project adhere to NMFS’ Sea
Turtle and Smalltooth Sawfish Construction Conditions? If no, project is RED.
Yes
No
3.
4.
5.
N/A
N/A
8.
Does the project involve mangrove trimming? Such trimming will be strictly limited to
minimal necessary to perform the authorized work. If project includes dredging or removal
of mangroves (or portions of mangroves below the mean high water line), project is RED.
Is the project located on or contiguous to ocean beach? If yes, project is RED.
Yes
No
Yes
No
10.
Does the project include the use of prefabricated modules for habitat creation,
restoration, or enhancement? If yes, project is RED.
Yes
No
11.
Has the project been previously authorized by an after-the-fact permit or currently
under a Federal enforcement action? If yes, project is YELLOW.
Is the project located in a Federal channel or right-of-way? If yes, project is YELLOW.
Yes
No
Yes
No
Is the project adjacent to a Federal channel (except between the Fuller Warren Bridge
(Duval County) and the City of Palatka (Putnam County))? If yes, project is YELLOW.
Yes
No
9.
12.
13.
D. Checklist A - Shoreline Stabilization
Please check all of the following Project Design Criteria (PDCs) that apply to the
applicant’s permit request.
1.
Construction of seawalls or riprap, including only that backfilling needed to level the
land behind seawalls or riprap, in artificially created waterways.
2.
Restoration of seawalls or riprap at its previous location or upland of or within one
foot waterward of its previous location.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
Check all that
apply
Yes No
Yes
No
Construction of private vertical seawalls in marine/coastal or other surface waters,
other than in an estuary or lagoon, and the construction of riprap revetments, and is
no more than 150 feet in length.
Is the project located within the range of Johnson’s seagrass? If yes, project is RED.
Yes
No
Yes
No
Will the project adversely affect submerged aquatic vegetation, tidal wetlands, hard
bottom, or any other essential fish habitat? If yes, project is RED.
If this is a new, vertical seawall, will it be placed waterward of the Mean High Water
Line (MHWL) or Ordinary High Water Line (OHWL), unless it is necessary to align
with existing adjacent seawalls? If yes, project is YELLOW.
If this permit application is for a new seawall, is it ≤ 150 feet in length? If yes, project is
YELLOW.
If the project is for a seawall and/or riprap restoration/replacement, permitted at its
previous location, then will it be placed upland of, or within one foot waterward of its
previous location? If no, project is YELLOW.
Will new riprap be placed more than 10 feet waterward of the MHWL or OHWL? If
yes, project is YELLOW.
For stabilization measures other than vertical seawalls will the slope be steeper than a
2H:1V? If yes, project is YELLOW.
Does the project involve groins, jetties, breakwaters, or beach nourishment/
renourishment? If yes, project is YELLOW.
Yes
No
Yes
No
N/A
Yes
No
N/A
Yes
No
N/A
Yes
No
N/A
Yes
No
N/A
Yes
No
E. Checklist B – Boat Ramps
Please check all of the following Project Design Criteria (PDCs) that apply to the
applicant’s permit request.
1.
Does the project involve the installation and maintenance of private, single-family boat
ramp or associated structure requiring 50 cubic yards of fill or less. If yes, project is
GREEN.
2.
Is the project located within the range of Johnson’s seagrass? If yes, project is RED.
3.
Will the project adversely affect submerged aquatic vegetation, tidal wetlands, hard
bottom, or any other essential fish habitat? If yes, project is RED.
Check all that
apply
Yes No
Yes
No
Yes
No
F. Checklist C – Docks, Piers, Aids to Navigation and other Piling-Supported Structures
Please check all of the following Project Design Criteria (PDCs) that apply to the
Check all that
applicant’s permit request.
apply
1.
Installation, replacement, or repair of mooring pilings and dolphins associated with
Yes
No
private docks.
2.
Installation of a private dock, with a total surface area ≤ 1000 square feet either over
Yes
No
wetlands or other surface waters.
3.
Replacement or repair of an existing dock.
Yes
No
4.
Installation of aids to navigation and buoys associated with such aids.
Yes
No
5.
Installation of piling support structures associated with water testing or monitoring
equipment required by the SJRWMD.
Construction, extension, and removal of certain docks/piers and associated structures,
as identified by 62-330.427 F.A.C.
Piling supported structures, less than 1000 square feet, not in Outstanding Florida
Waters.
Piling supported structures, less than 500 square feet, in Outstanding Florida Waters.
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
N/A
Yes
No
N/A
12.
Construction, installation, operation, or maintenance of floating vessel platforms and
boat lifts.
If the proposed project is located in/on/over submerged aquatic vegetation, marsh, or
mangrove habitat, does it adhere to the Corps Guidelines in Florida for Minor PilingSupported Structures Constructed in or over Submerged Aquatic Vegetation, Marsh or
Mangrove Habitat? If no, project is RED.
If the proposed project is located in coastal areas between Sebastian Inlet and the
southern boundary of the SJRWMD (including canal systems), does it meet the criteria
in the guidelines Key for Construction Conditions for Docks and other Minor
Structures Constructed in or Over Johnson’s seagrass? If no, project is RED.
Is the proposed project a municipal or commercial pier or dock? If yes, project is RED.
Yes
No
13.
Does the proposed project include dredging? If yes, project is RED.
Yes
No
14.
Will water depths be altered in association with this project? If yes, Project is RED.
Yes
No
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
G. Checklist D - Maintenance Dredging
Please check all of the following Project Design Criteria (PDCs) that apply to the
applicant’s permit request.
1.
Maintenance dredging of existing manmade canals, channels, basins, berths, and intake
and discharge structures.
Check all that
apply
Yes
No
2.
Removal of organic detritus material by individual residential property owners
(freshwater rivers and lakes only).
Yes
No
3.
Maintenance dredging of 4,000 cubic yards or less, placing spoil in uplands, and
employing turbidity controls.
Yes
No
4.
Is the project located within the range of Johnson’s seagrass? If yes, project is RED.
Yes
No
5.
Will dredging be limited to the previous project depth, or to -5.0 feet below Mean Low
Water or Ordinary Low Water? If no, project is RED.
Will excavated spoil material be deposited in a suitable upland (i.e., non-wetland
pursuant to current federal criteria) disposal site? If no, project is RED.
Yes
No
Yes
No
N/A
Does the upland disposal site have the capability of supporting the Florida scrub jay,
eastern indigo snake, or beach mice? If Yes, project is RED.
Will dredging be performed by hopper dredge? If yes, project is RED.
Yes
No
N/A
Yes
No
Is the activity proposed by a governmental entity, such as a county, city, port authority,
or navigation district? If yes, project is YELLOW.
Is the dredged material and/or return water subject to evaluation under the criteria
described in the “Inland Testing Manual” (ITM)? If yes, project is YELLOW.
Yes
No
Yes
No
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
H. SPGP Determination
Based on the above information, this project designation is:
Red
Yellow
Green