Recap Special Hurricane Relief Session at IBEX
(WorldNews Environment)

Following the impact Hurricane Irma had on local marine businesses, IBEX held a special session this week to assist marinas and yards affected by the hurricane. The session began with the announcement that the Florida Department of Environmental Protection signed Governor Rick Scott`s executive order to allow Florida residents or businesses to fix or replace existing authorized structures (i.e. piers, docks, seawalls) at single or multi-family homes or commercial marinas, without the need for a DEP permit or fee. The Army Corps has agreed to a 24 to 48-hour turnaround for permits. This order is...