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California Suspends Some Permitting and Environmental Review to Expedite Rebuilding After Southern California Fires

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Following the devastating fires in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties, California Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N-4-25 to expedite recovery and rebuilding efforts. Released on January 12, 2025, the Order suspends...more

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Florida Extends COVID-19 State of Emergency, Providing More Time for Developers, Permit Holders

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 20-114 on May 8, 2020, extending the declaration of a state of emergency to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) disease. The extension of a state of...more

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Florida State of Emergency for Zika Virus Has Terminated - Deadline for Extension of Development Permits Nears

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After the issuance of various extensions, the Zika virus state of emergency declared by Florida Gov. Rick Scott has terminated after the governor did not renew the Executive Order. However, holders of certain development...more

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New Emergency Declarations Allow Extension of Development Approvals; Notification Deadline for Tropical Storm Emily Extensions...

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Section 252.363, Florida Statutes, allows certain permits and authorizations to be tolled and extended due to a state of emergency, if the permit holder files a particular notice with the agency or government which issued the...more

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Tropical Storm Emily State Of Emergency Presents New Opportunity For Extension Of Development Approvals, But Time Is Running Out...

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On July 31, 2017, Governor Scott issued Executive Order 17-204, declaring a 60-day state of emergency in 31 counties for Tropical Storm Emily and thereby providing a new opportunity for extension of certain development...more

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New Executive Order for Hurricane Matthew Further Extends Tolling Period for Certain Permits and Approvals

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Executive Order (EO) 17-16, issued by Governor Scott on January 26, 2017, provides a second 60-day extension of the state of emergency declared for Hurricane Matthew. The original 60-day emergency declaration (EO 16-230),...more

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New Executive Order on Zika Virus Extends Tolling Period Available for Certain Development Permits and Approvals

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On June 23, 2016 Governor Scott issued Executive Order 16-149 declaring a state of emergency in certain Florida counties due to the threat posed by the Zika virus. That state of emergency was extended in August and October...more

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New Executive Order for Hurricane Matthew Adds to Tolling Period for Certain Development Approval Extensions

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On October 3, 2016, Governor Scott issued Executive Order 16-230 declaring a 60-day state of emergency throughout the entire State of Florida, due to the threat posed by Hurricane Matthew. On December 1, 2016, the Governor...more

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Update on Permit Extensions Under Toxic Algae Bloom Emergency Declaration

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Section 252.363, Florida Statutes, provides a right to extend the duration of certain state and local permits when the Governor has declared a state of emergency. On June 29 and June 30, 2016, the Governor declared a state of...more

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Governor Scott Extends State of Emergency For Zika Virus, Providing Additional Extension Opportunity for Certain Development...

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This summer Governor Scott issued an emergency declaration applicable to 24 Florida Counties, due to an outbreak of the Zika virus. Florida Statute 252.363 provides an extension for permits and authorizations when the...more

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Executive Order for Hurricane Matthew Provides New Development Approval Extensions

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On October 3, 2016, Governor Scott issued Executive Order 16-230 declaring a state of emergency throughout the entire State of Florida, due to the threat posed by Hurricane Matthew. This is one of several emergency...more

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