FL S1582

Removes the restriction on applicability of pollution response action contracts under s. 287.0595, allowing broader competitive procurement for site rehabilitation work.

Repeals s. 376.30711 (preapproved site rehabilitation) and consolidates site rehabilitation procedures into s. 376.3071, requiring competitive procurement compliance and establishing contractor minimum qualifications including insurance requirements and OSHA compliance.

Establishes new contracting and payment procedures for site rehabilitation work, including invoice submission within 30 days of acceptance, departmental payment authority, and contractor assignment of payment rights with department notification.

Revises the Early Detection Incentive Program and Petroleum Cleanup Participation Program by limiting eligibility and requiring applicants to enter into cost-sharing agreements, with allowance for bundling multiple sites with demonstrated cost savings.

Amends s. 376.30713 (Advanced Cleanup Program) to permit cost savings demonstrations as an alternative cost-share commitment when bundling multiple sites, subject to department approval determination.