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FL H0405
Bill
Status
Failed
5/3/2019
Primary Sponsor
Agriculture and Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee
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AI Summary
- Land application of biosolids prohibited beginning July 1, 2020 on any site where the application zone interacts with the seasonal high water table
- Department of Environmental Protection must initiate rulemaking by August 1, 2019 to establish site-specific application rates based on soil characteristics, water table conditions, and hydrogeology
- DEP required to implement offsite water quality monitoring program to assess impacts on surface water and groundwater from biosolids application
- Class AA biosolids marketed and distributed as fertilizer products are exempt from these requirements
- Local ordinances or moratoria on Class B biosolids adopted before February 1, 2019 remain in effect until repealed or until DEP rules take effect
Legislative Description
Biosolids Management
Last Action
Died in State Affairs Committee
5/3/2019
Committee Referrals
State Affairs3/28/2019
Agriculture and Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee3/15/2019
Agriculture And Natural Resources Subcommittee1/30/2019
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