Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Leonard Vialpando
Department: Environmental Protection Division: Environmental Engineering & Permitting
Information
Requested Action
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MOTION TO APPROVE renewal of the Air Pollution Control Specific Operating Agreement between the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and Broward County, authorizing the Environmental Protection and Growth Management Department (EPGMD) to act on behalf of FDEP to implement state and federal air quality programs in Broward County; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same.
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Why Action is Necessary
Section 125.01(1)p, Florida Statutes authorizes the Board to enter into agreements with other governmental agencies. Board action is required for agreement approval.
What Action Accomplishes
This action provides Broward County with continued authority and responsibility to implement and manage state and federal air quality programs in Broward County.
Is this Action Goal Related
Yes
Previous Action Taken
None.
Summary Explanation/Background
THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND GROWTH MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT AND THE ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING AND PERMITTING DIVISION RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
This item supports the County's Value of "Encouraging investments in renewable energy, sustainable practices and environmental protection" and Goal 1: "Seek funding for, implement policies and pursue projects promoting the use of alternative energies and sustainable practices."
The Specific Operating Agreement (SOA) (Exhibit 2) establishes the duties and responsibilities of the Local Agency (Broward County) to act on FDEP's behalf as an approved local air pollution control program in accordance with Section 403.182, Florida Statutes. The SOA authorizes the Environmental Engineering and Permitting Division to implement and administer state and federal air quality programs including ambient air monitoring, permitting and compli...
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