Per 18-21.019(3)(d), F.A.C., an applicant shall obtain permission from the managing agency for the easement, prior to application to the Department. If you need assistance finding the manager of state-owned lands, please contact BPLA by calling (850) 245-2555. Staff is readily available to research, to ensure the correct manager and contact is provided to you.
The Department receives approximately 70-80 easement requests per year. Most of these requests involve utilities, such as, electric transmission/distribution lines, gas mains, potable water mains, transportation rights-of-way, or wastewater mains. The remainder are typically related to private access that serve private property (i.e. single-family home access).
The Acquisition and Restoration Council (ARC) meeting agenda and materials are published seven days prior to the upcoming ARC meeting and will be available up to one year following the meeting. Download the printable agenda and meeting results.
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