HomeMy WebLinkAboutSubmittal-Brett Bibeau-Letter from U.S. Department of Homeland SecuritySubmitted into the pub `
record fr it m(s)
on ! 1� ' City Clerk
U.S. D•partm•nt of
Homeland Sacurit�r commwdirg otsoer Coo MOCN"s Ca W#VY
U.S. Coast b Room 201
United States Mann So" Office M1rK: L 33139 )Phone535.8706
Coast Guard Fax: (305) L3 V42
16711
June 3, 2004
Mr. Jacques des Aulniers
Water Management Technologies
do Florida Export Finance Corporation
10400 NW 33'd St, Ste 200
Miami, FL 33172
Dear Mr. des AWniers�
I am writing to commend the services provided thus far along the Miami River from the
Scavenger 2000 vessel. The United States Coast Guard is partially responsible for ensuring the
Miami River's designated Federal Navigable Channel is clear of any hazards to navigation. It is
my understanding that in one year of service, the Scavenger 2000 removed over 750 hazards to
navigation from the river, including but not limited to logs, welding cylinders, etc. The removal
of these hazards to navigation, which appear on a regular basis, have been critical to maintaining
the Miami River's safe Federal Navigable Channel for vessels to transit.
Furthermore, the U.:'Coast Guard has a leadership role in providing Homeland Security in the
Port of the Miamikiver, free from terrorism and illegal contraband. The Scavenger 2000
Captain uses a cellular camera to take pictures of any suspicious activity, and the pictures are e-
mailed heal time to the U.S. Coast Guard. This service provides additional necessary
surveillance of the Miami River area, which has benefited the U.S. Coast Guard's efforts in that
regard.
I hope the Scavenger 2000 contract is renewed, so that we may continue to work in partnership
on maintaining a safe, secure, and navigable Miami River.
Sincerely,
A. WATSON,
iep lush
ct"erna
Department of
5wbmitted into the pub 'C
reccrd f V t m(s)
on 1 �-,[y Clerk
Environmental Protection
December 29, 2003
Twin Towers Office Building
2600 !lair Stone Road
Tallahassee, Horids 323"-2400
DovW 0. StrJ*
Secretor
Stephanie N. Grindell, PE, Director
Department of Public Works
7
_�
City of Miami
:rcm
444 S.W. 2n° Avenue
Miami, Florida 33130
cn
- =�
Subject: FDEP Consent Order OGC Case No. 03-0166
is
p,rn
5.57
o
Dear Ms. Grindell:
t''
'•P
O
x'
w
r-
This letter is in response to the City's letters dated October 21, 2003 and
November 18, 2003. The Departments comments are as follows and will
follow
the nomenclature utilized In above referenced Consent Order:
Reference•OGC File No. 03.0166
Paragraph 21
A. The Department will fully evaluate this section after the Clty has
completed implementing and reporting the Year 7 requirement of
the City of Miami 2003 NPDES Compliance Strategy.
S. The Department is awaiting the City's required roport pursuant to
this section of the Consent Order. Please submit the reaulrod
report to the Department within 30 devs of receipt of this letter.
C. The Department has determined that the City has met all of the
requirements of this condition and Is considered to be in
compliance with this section of the Consent Order.
D. The Department has determined that the City has met all of the
requirements of this condition with the implementation of the
"Scavenger 2000" pollution boat and is considered to be in
compliance with this section of the Consent Order.
Paragraph 23
The Department has determined that the City has met all of the
requiremegts of this condition and is considered to be in compliance with
this section of the Consent Order.
'More Prolcc or% Less Prom,"
P -MW an rKyOre POW
Submitted into the mr'hhl.�--
on
record f r it m(s _�%_. —ay Clerk
The Department appreciates the City's continued cooperation with this matter.
Please call me at (850) 245-7521 if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
7Z;
Geoff Rabinowitz
Compliance/Enforcement Manager
NPDES Stormwater Section
cc: Michael Bateman, FDEP NPDES Stormwater
Rachel Siebert, FDEP OGC
Albert Dominguez, City of Miami
Erica Wright; City of Miami
Elyrosa Estevez, City of Miami