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MEDIA ADVISORY:	October 8, 2010
CONTACT:	Dee Ann Miller (850) 245-2112 or (850) 519-2898 (cell)

DEP Tallahassee Branch Office to Host Office Hours

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

TALLAHASEE – 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 Tallahassee Branch Office will host office hours on October 12, 2010 in Tallahassee 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.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
DEP Northwest District Tallahassee Branch Office
Carr Building, Suite 115
3800 Commonwealth Boulevard
Tallahassee, Florida 32399

The DEP Tallahassee Branch Office is part of the DEP Northwest District Office which serves the following county areas: Franklin, Gadsden, Leon, Liberty, Wakulla and the western half of Jefferson county.

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