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FL S1806

Bill

Status

Passed

5/30/2013

Primary Sponsor

Environmental Preservation and Conservation

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Exempts total maximum daily load (TMDL) rules from approval by the Environmental Regulation Commission
  • Removes TMDL rules from the legislative ratification process under Florida Statutes s. 120.541(3)
  • Authorizes the Department of Environmental Protection to adopt phased TMDLs subject to change as additional data becomes available
  • Requires the department to explain in the rule statement why existing data are inadequate when proposing phased TMDLs
  • Maintains requirement for at least one public workshop in the affected water body vicinity with notice published 5-15 days in advance
  • Takes effect July 1, 2013

Legislative Description

Total Maximum Daily Loads

Last Action

Chapter No. 2013-70

5/30/2013

Committee Referrals

Governmental Oversight and Accountability3/27/2013

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