Florida Wetland Delineation Law: - 62-340 F.A.C. - Correspondence

Course Description – “Florida’s Wetland Delineation Law:  62-340 F.A.C.”

Approved Florida Board of Professional Surveyors and Mappers – Course No. 7442

6 HR. Continuing Education Credit in Laws and Rules Category

Author:  David Melvin, PLS, CFM

“Florida’s Wetland Delineation Law:  62-340 F.A.C.” is a six hour course about the State of Florida’s Wetland Delineation law found in Chapter 62-340, Florida Administrative Code.  The course provides information pertaining to Florida’s rules regarding the identification and delineation of Florida’s jurisdictional wetland areas.  Technical criteria for the proper use of Florida’s four wetland test are also covered in detail.

Course Topics – “Florida’s Wetland Delineation Law:  62-340 F.A.C.”

· Intent of the law

· Definitions

· Wetland Test Procedures

· Altered Sites

· Wetland Field Indicators

· Wetland Hydrology Analysis

Course Objectives – “Florida’s Wetland Delineation Law:  62-340 F.A.C.”

The objective of “Florida’s Wetland Delineation Law:  62-340 F.A.C.” is to present information regarding Florida’s wetland delineation law.  The information provided in this seminar will assist the attendee in the preparation of surveys and reports for clients where wetland areas are an issue.  Information about wetlands can be very helpful to interested parties as it pertains to land use and compliance with wetland regulations

Evaluation Method – “Florida’s Wetland Delineation Law:  62-340 F.A.C.”

A written examination consisting of twenty multiple choice questions will be used to determine if the course objectives have been met.  The student must achieve a minimum of 70 percent correct answers in order to receive Land Pro Seminars’ Continuing Education Credit Certification.

Detailed Outline – “Florida’s Wetland Delineation Law:  62-340 F.A.C.”

1. 62-340.100 Intent

2. 62.340.200 Definitions

3. 62-340.450 Vegetative Index

4. 62-340.400 Selection of Appropriate Vegetative Stratum

5. 62-340.500 Hydrologic Indicators

6. 62-340.550 Wetland Hydrology

7. 62-340.300 Delineation of Wetlands