Florida Legislature Statutes, Constitution, and Laws
Website:
http://www.leg.state.fl.us/
Florida Department of State’s Administrative Code and Regulations
Website: https://www.flrules.org/ The Department of State’s Administrative Code contains the rules that have been developed by state agencies in order to implement state laws.
Important State of Florida Sustainability Information and Resources
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Florida Department of Environmental Protection claims that it provides citizens support with the following areas listed on its website.
- Compliance Assistance: The department states that it helps residents and businesses comply with environmental regulations through site visits and technical support. DEP has six regulatory district offices review permit applications, inspect permitted facilities, respond to reports of environmental damage, and conduct compliance assistance and enforcement.
- Education and information: The DEP sends digital newsletters, updates and announcements about the department’s programs, activities and events. Floridians can sign up for these digital communications.
- Recognizing Environmental Stewardship: DEP encourages sound environmental practices through its sustainable initiatives programs, including Clean Marinas, Green Lodging and Recycling Recognition.
Florida Department of Regulatory Programs:
List of Important Divisions and Offices
- Division of Air Resource Management protects and manages Florida’s air resource, including air quality monitoring, permitting and compliance of emission sources.
- Division of Water Resource Management implements state laws that protect the quality of Florida’s water, rivers, lakes, estuaries and wetlands, and preservation of the state’s beach and dune systems.
- Division of Waste Management works to protect the environment from the improper handling and disposal of solid and hazardous wastes.
- Florida Geological Survey collects, interprets and provides information about Florida’s water, mineral and energy resources.
- Office of Emergency Response works to assess and minimize threats to the environment.
- Six regulatory district officesreview permit applications, conduct inspections of permitted facilities, and conduct compliance assistance and enforcement activities.
Important Florida DEP Public Records Websites:
Oculus: Online Electronic Document Management System: Oculus provides access to public records associated with permitted facilities and activities. Documents in Oculus are filed under a specific DEP program and facility. If searching for a facility, Floridians will need the facility/site name or the facility identification number used in Oculus.
Website:
https://depedms.dep.state.fl.us/ Oculus/servlet/login
DEP Information Portal Facility and Document Database: Search by facility, site names or street addresses to find associated records.
Website: https://prodenv.dep.state.fl.us/ DepNexus/public/searchPortal
DEP Information Portal – Office of Technology and Information Services
Site Map Email: [email protected] Phone: (850) 245-7555
DEP Business Portal: Business Resource Center: Businesses can apply for commonly issued authorizations, permits or certifications, pay fees and renewals, submit annual reports, subscribe to agency newsletters or search for records.
Website: https://www.fldepportal.com/ DepPortal/go/home
Florida DEP Public Requests:
Website: https://floridadep.gov/ sec/sec/content/public-records