FL S1776

Removes exemption from legislative ratification for 20 specified administrative rules related to onsite sewage treatment and disposal systems that were exempted under HB 7051 in 2012.

Requires the Department of Environmental Protection and Department of Health to select a national third-party certification organization by July 1, 2020 to develop and administer an innovative system permit program for advanced active septic systems, alternative drainfield products, and passive aerobic treatment systems.

Mandates each county establish an onsite sewage treatment and disposal system inspection program that maintains a database of all systems and their maintenance records within the county's jurisdiction.

Requires conventional passive septic systems to be inspected by the county once every 5 years or upon failure, and advanced active septic systems to be inspected as recommended by the manufacturer with inspections performed by authorized representatives.

Establishes that by January 1, 2022, all advanced active septic systems authorized for installation must meet the NSF/ANSI 360 certification standard, with results made publicly available.