PROFEPA AND SEMARNAT

PROFEPA has not closed the campground. The new barbwire fence that was mentioned is a result of an ongoing property dispute and the campground "boundaries" are currently in a state of flux It's the land of rumors and I've yet to read anything online that accurately describes the events there so don't base your PROFEPA info on any San Juanico campground postings Marla.

We've spent several thousand dollars on both SEMARNAT and PROFEPA to date, as well as many years and have a collection of a few interesting documents, but still nothing official in our hands with all the stamps on it. So I could tell you what both agencies are supposed to do, but I've learned that how the environmental laws are interpreted and enforced is a whole different thing.

I used to think i was somewhat knowledgeable about the process required for building a house, but the only thing I know for sure is that how much the whole thing will cost depends where you're located and and who you're working with. I'll let you know if we're ever finished, and finished paying.

u2u if you have specific questions marla and I'll be happy to share my experiences to date as well as some great referrals I've obtained from fellow Nomads .

This is what I went through. When S & P came through here they hit almost every lot owner. I'm wondered why they didn't approach the ejido or individual parcel owners to make the land use changes on a larger scale. Most of us along Shell Beach bought the lot already cleared by the parcel owner. And yet the lot owner was help in violation. I can understand being held responsible for making improvements without the proper permits. Although it would have been nice when we received our building permits if we were notified at that time there were State & federal issues to resolve prior to construction. As far as I know there is not a list of requirements/permits needed prior to making improvements. My feeling is that prior to signing the bank trust the buyer should be made aware of all the requirements. Some people here went to SEMERNAT and were guided through the process. Others were told to hire someone. All very confusing for some one unfamiliar with how things are suppose to work down here. Many of us were fortunate that PROFEPA botched the handling of the paper work so badly that, in my case any way, a federal judge at the highest level threw out all the infractions and stated that SEMERNAT or any other agency could not reissue the same infractions. Case settled? Oh No. If I do any further improvements I must produce an environmental study and any required permits. At least now there are specific guide lines to follow for all that. So it is getting better. I think