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Introduced
01/08/2026
01/08/2026
In Committee
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to biosolids management; amending s. 403.0855, F.S.; prohibiting the Department of Environmental Protection from issuing or renewing a permit for certain biosolids land application sites if there is a permitted wastewater treatment facility that accepts septage for higher levels of treatment and which meets specified requirements; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill, concerning biosolids management, prohibits the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) from issuing or renewing permits for certain land application sites that accept septage, which is treated wastewater solids, for disposal as Class B biosolids if a nearby permitted wastewater treatment facility exists that can accept septage for more advanced treatment. Specifically, this prohibition applies if such a facility is located within 30 miles of the proposed land application site, is owned or operated by a government entity (federal, state, or local), and is still operational and not at full capacity. The bill also includes an effective date of July 1, 2027.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Other Sponsors (2)
Environment and Natural Resources (Senate), Rules (Senate)
Last Action
Pending reference review -under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute) (on 02/25/2026)
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