FL S1582

Creates an exemption from public records requirements for proprietary business information relating to high pressure well stimulations submitted to the Department of Environmental Protection in permit applications or the chemical disclosure registry.

Requires persons submitting proprietary business information to request confidential status, inform the department of the basis for the claim, and mark documents as "proprietary business information."

Mandates the department notify submitters within 30 days when a public records request is made for marked documents, allowing them 30 days to file a court action to prevent disclosure; failure to file results in automatic release.

Permits disclosure of confidential information to other governmental entities that agree in writing to maintain confidentiality, or when relevant in proceedings under the statute, with all participants required to maintain confidentiality.

Subjects the exemption to the Open Government Sunset Review Act and requires legislative reenactment by October 2, 2020, to prevent automatic repeal.