What regulations must be observed and permits obtained to install the WhisprWave® erosion protection floating breakwater?
Obtaining environmental and other regulatory permits is one of the biggest requirements for any WhisprWave® erosion control installation. The fact that the WhisprWave® is a floating breakwater and not a “hard structure” that sits on the ocean’s floor has helped substantially expedite the environmental permitting process. The USACE has determined that the WhisprWave’s floating breakwater technology is easily removable and thus can be permitted as a temporary breakwater. Temporary devices require significantly less permitting requirements than permanent “hard structures” (i.e. rubble breakwaters). Before regulatory agencies will allow a marine system to be installed, they must be convinced that it will have minimal environmental impact. Since the WhisprWave® has been deemed to be environmentally friendly, it is much easier to fulfill this requirement. Permit timing depends on the State agency responsible for the installation, but typically requires 3-9 months to process.
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