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Introduced
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/30/2013
05/30/2013
Introduced Session
2013 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Deletes provisions relating to development of performance criteria applicable to engineer-designed systems; revises requirements for maintenance entity service agreements for certain engineer designed-systems; authorizes certain property owners to be approved & permitted as maintenance entities for performance-based treatment systems under certain conditions; requires owners of performance-based treatment unit systems to obtain certain permits; requires systems in certain areas of Monroe County to comply with specified rules & standards; provides that certain systems constitute compliance with nitrogen standards; requires certain systems to meet specified standards; provides that certain systems in Monroe County are not required to connect to central sewer system until specified date; authorizes certain property owners to be approved & permitted as maintenance entities for aerobic treatment unit systems under certain conditions; provides requirements for such maintenance entity service agreements; prohibits manufacturers from denying certain septic tank contractors access to aerobic treatment unit system training & parts; authorizes certain replacement parts for aerobic treatment unit systems; requires aerobic treatment unit system owners to obtain permits.
AI Summary
This bill modifies regulations for onsite sewage treatment and disposal systems, commonly known as septic systems, by removing provisions related to performance criteria for engineer-designed systems and revising maintenance requirements for such systems. It allows property owners of owner-occupied single-family homes to be approved as maintenance entities for performance-based treatment systems and aerobic treatment unit systems (ATUs), which are advanced septic systems, if they receive proper training from the manufacturer. The bill also mandates that owners of performance-based treatment units and ATUs must obtain specific operating permits and allows for the use of certain replacement parts for ATUs that meet manufacturer specifications but are made by other companies, while also prohibiting manufacturers from denying licensed septic tank contractors access to ATU training and parts. Furthermore, it introduces specific compliance rules for systems in Monroe County, including updated nitrogen reduction standards and a delayed connection requirement to central sewer systems for certain properties, and clarifies that some systems will be considered compliant with nitrogen standards if they achieve a 70 percent reduction.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Government Affairs, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Other Sponsors (3)
Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee (House), Health Quality Subcommittee (House), State Affairs Committee (House)
Last Action
Chapter No. 2013-79, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 7019 (Ch. 2013-213) (on 05/30/2013)
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