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East Naples Bay board asks consultant to seek Army Corps reverification so federal permit stays open
Summary
The East Naples Bay Authority voted to ask Stantec to request reverification from the U.S. Army Corps so the project’s nationwide maintenance permit (NWP 35) remains active through 2031 and to avoid actions that would close the state DEP permit. The move keeps federal and state authorizations available for emergency or private dredging.
The East Naples Bay Authority on Thursday voted to ask consultant Stantec to request reverification from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers so the project’s nationwide maintenance permit (NWP 35) remains open and available through 2031.
Matthew Starr of Stantec told the board the Army Corps permit expired while construction was ongoing but carries a one-year grace period; he recommended filing for reverification so the authority “won't close the permits. We'll keep them open.” Starr said leaving the federal and state permits open would also allow private property owners to…
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