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MEDIA ADVISORY:	October 8, 2010
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DEP Northwest District Office to Host Office Hours

--Office hours to offer first glimpse of new business portal --

PENSACOLA – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), continuing its commitment to transparency and customer service, announces the launch of its new online business portal. Many licenses, permits, reservations and subscription services will now be easily navigated from the portal.

To coincide with the launch, the DEP Northwest District Office will host office hours on October 12, 2010 in Pensacola from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The office hours will give the public a first glimpse at the new portal along with the one-on-one assistance navigating it.

Those needing information or assistance with permitting or compliance issues are encouraged to attend.

The event will take place:

11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (CST)
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
DEP Northwest District Office
160 Governmental Center, Suite 502
Pensacola, Florida 32502

The DEP Northwest District Office serves the following county areas: Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, Walton, and Holmes Counties.

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