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DEP Central District Office to Host Office Hours

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

ORLANDO – 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 Central District Office will host office hours on October 12, 2010 in Orlando 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 Central District Office
3319 Maguire Boulevard, Suite 232
Orlando, Florida 32803

The DEP Central District Office serves the following county areas: Brevard, Indian River, Lake, Marion (part), Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Volusia.

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