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Homeland Security
United States
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Marine Safety Mc* Mlaml, FL 33139
Phone: (305) 535-8705
Fax: (305) 42
16711
June 3, 2004
Mr. Jacques des Aulnicrs
Water Management Technologies
c/o Florida Export Finance Corporation
10400NW33MSt,Ste200
Miami, FL 33172
Dear Mr. des Aulniers�
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 Miamiver, 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 real 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,
/474
. A. WATSON, IV
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Department of
Environmental Protection
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Governer
December 29, 2003
Twin Towers Office Building
2600 Blair Stone Road
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2400
Stephanie N. Grindell, PE, Director
Department of Public Works
City of Miami
444 S.W. 2n° Avenue
Miami, Florida 33130
Subject: FDEP Consent Order OGC Case No. 03-0166
Dear Ms. Grindell:
This letter is in response to the City's letters dated October 21, 2003 and
November 18, 2003. The Department's comments are as follows and will follow
the nomenclature utilized In above referenced Consent Order:
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Devid B. Struhs
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Reference•OGC File No. 03.0166
Paragraph 21
A. The Department will fully evaluate this section after the City has
completed implementing and reporting the Year 7 requirement of
the City of Miami 2003 NPDES Compliance Strategy.
B. The Department is awaiting the City's required report pursuant to
this section of the Consent Order. Please submit the required
report to thq Department within 30 days 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
requirements of this condition and is considered to be in compliance with
this section of the Consent Order.
"More Pruica c:n, Less Process"
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The Department appreciates the City's continued cooperation with this matter.
Please call me at (850) 245-7521 if you have any questions.
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
Lity Clerk