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Introduced
10/18/2019
10/18/2019
In Committee
10/30/2019
10/30/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/14/2020
03/14/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to stormwater management systems; 2 amending s. 373.4131, F.S.; directing the water 3 management districts, with Department of Environmental 4 Protection oversight, to adopt rules for specified 5 design and performance standards relating to new 6 development and redevelopment projects; directing the 7 department to incorporate such rules by reference for 8 use within the geographic jurisdiction of each water 9 management district; directing the department and 10 water management districts to amend such rules into 11 the applicant's handbook; providing a rebuttable 12 presumption that certain stormwater management systems 13 do not cause or contribute to violations of applicable 14 state water quality standards; requiring certain 15 inspection training for department, water management 16 district, and local pollution control program staff; 17 directing the department and water management 18 districts to initiate certain rulemaking for 19 stormwater management systems by a specified date; 20 amending s. 403.814, F.S.; revising permitting 21 requirements for the construction of certain 22 stormwater management systems; providing an effective 23 date. 24
AI Summary
This bill amends Florida's laws on stormwater management systems. It directs the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and water management districts to adopt consistent statewide rules on environmental resource permitting, including design and performance standards for new development and redevelopment projects to increase nutrient removal from stormwater. The bill provides a rebuttable presumption that properly designed, constructed, and maintained stormwater systems do not violate water quality standards. It also requires training for state and local staff on stormwater system inspections and directs the DEP and water management districts to update their stormwater management rules by July 2021 based on the latest scientific information.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died in Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee (on 03/14/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/405 |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/405/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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