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FL H0663

Bill

Status

Failed

3/9/2012

Primary Sponsor

Franklin Sands

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes 20-year permit terms for solid waste management facilities designed with leachate control systems meeting department requirements for applications or renewals on or after October 1, 2012.

  • Allows 10-year permit terms for facilities without compliant leachate control systems if the applicant operated at the same site for at least 4 years 6 months, has no violations, and is in financial assurance compliance.

  • Creates a solid waste landfill closure account within the Solid Waste Management Trust Fund to pay for closing and long-term care of facilities under specified conditions, with reimbursements from insurance companies deposited into this account.

  • Requires owners or operators of solid waste management facilities receiving waste after October 9, 1993 to provide financial assurance for corrective actions related to water quality violations, using the same mechanisms available for closure costs.

  • Appropriates $2,888,460 in nonrecurring funds from the Solid Waste Management Trust Fund for closing and long-term care of solid waste management facilities, effective upon enactment; general provisions take effect July 1, 2012.

Legislative Description

Solid Waste Management Facilities

Last Action

Died in Environmental Preservation and Conservation, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/CS/HB 503 (Ch.

3/9/2012

Committee Referrals

State Affairs2/1/2012
Agriculture and Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee1/19/2012
Agriculture And Natural Resources Subcommittee11/21/2011

Full Bill Text

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