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Introduced
01/09/2020
01/09/2020
In Committee
01/17/2020
01/17/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/14/2020
03/14/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Prohibiting the Department of Environmental Protection from issuing or renewing certain permits after a specified date; prohibiting the land application of biosolids on certain sites after a specified date; authorizing municipalities and counties to enforce or extend certain ordinances, regulations, resolutions, rules, moratoriums, or policies regarding the land application of biosolids, etc.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits the Department of Environmental Protection from issuing or renewing permits for the land application of biosolids (treated sewage sludge) on sites where the biosolid application zone interacts with the seasonal high water table, starting July 1, 2020. It also outlines additional requirements for the department to regulate biosolids management, including permit conditions, water quality monitoring, and rulemaking. The bill allows municipalities and counties to enforce or extend existing ordinances, regulations, or policies related to the land application of Class B biosolids until they are repealed. The bill does not apply to Class AA biosolids that are marketed and distributed as fertilizer products.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died in Environment and Natural Resources (on 03/14/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/1654 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/1654/BillText/Filed/HTML |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/1654/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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