Southeast District — Compliance Assurance Program
Our Compliance Assurance Program is composed of dedicated professionals and subject matter experts in several disciplines. Our program responsibilities include:
- Provide timely inspections that meet state and federal requirements.
- Oversee compliance with all media (air, waste, water and state lands).
- Provide the regulated community with compliance assistance.
- Coordination of enforcement activities.
- Promote high compliance rates through outreach activities.
- Respond to complaints and citizen inquiries both timely and effectively.
- Provide the regulated and general communities with the highest customer service and problem-solving efforts rooted in respect for each party’s concerns.
- Provide conditions to promote a level playing field among the regulated community regarding accountability to compliance with environmental requirements.
- Support economic activity with assistance and streamlining regulatory requirements for new and expanding businesses and property development while fully ensuring environmental goals and requirements are met.
| Southeast District Compliance Assurance Program Areas | Contact Information |
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Air Resources Regulates stationary sources of air pollution; fugitive emissions; odors; open burning; asbestos; excessive dust. | Ursula Azoulay, Environmental Specialist III 561-681-6621 |
Beaches and Coastal Systems — Effective April 13, 2020, the program is regulated through the Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection based in Tallahassee. Regulates beach construction; management of coastal sediments to reduce erosion stress; restoration and maintenance of critically eroding beaches. | Jason Spanier, Environmental Consultant 561-681-6615 |
Clean Marina Program — Effective April 13, 2020, the program is regulated through the Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection based in Tallahassee. Brings awareness to marine facilities and boaters regarding environmentally friendly practices. | Kenley Herbert, Clean Marina Program Coordinator Kenley.A.Herbert@FloridaDEP.gov 850-245-2183 |
Emergency Response Responds to incidents ranging from petroleum spills to chemical plant explosions to coastal oil spills. Provides on-site technical assistance and coordinates with local public safety officials and emergency response contractors to ensure threats are quickly and effectively addressed. | Garrett Guzoski, Environmental Consultant Garrett.Guzoski@FloridaDEP.gov *Report a spill or other environmental emergency to the State Watch Office at 1-800-320-0519.
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Environmental Resources Program Regulates activities in wetlands, mangroves, surface waters or state lands; dredge & fill; stormwater ponds; docks/piers; boat ramps; shoreline stabilization. | Xenia Alonso, Environmental Consultant 561-681-6629 |
Hazardous Waste Regulates the management (storage, treatment, transport) of hazardous waste (ignitable, reactive, corrosive, toxic). | Kaitlyn Edwardo, Environmental Consultant Kaitlyn.Edwardo@FloridaDEP.gov 561-681-6628 |
NPDES Stormwater Regulates compliance associated with stormwater discharges from industrial activities. | Jennifer Douglass, Environmental Consultant Jennifer.Douglass@FloridaDEP.gov 561-681-6600 |
Petroleum Storage Tanks Regulates underground or above-ground petroleum storage tanks and piping. | Elsa-Marie Portanyi, Environmental Consultant Elsa-Marie.Portanyi@FloridaDEP.gov 561-681-6733 |
Potable Water Regulates drinking water facilities and distribution systems to ensure compliance with state and federal drinking water standards. | Rachel Lenna, Environmental Consultant 561-681-6600 |
Solid Waste Regulates solid waste disposal and processing sites (landfills; waste transfer stations, dumping; waste tires; storm debris). | Naquita D'Andrade, Environmental Specialist II Naquita.Dandrade@FloridaDEP.gov 561-681-6682 |
Underground Injection Control Manages regulatory compliance associated with wells used for disposal of treated fluids. | Len Fishkin, Professional Geologist II 561-681-6711 |
Wastewater Regulates systems and facilities associated with domestic (sanitary sewage from residents, businesses, etc.) and industrial (derived from an industrial activity) wastewater. | Lisa Self, Environmental Consultant 561-681-6699 |