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FL S0336
Bill
AI Summary
- Creates a Large-scale Agricultural Pollution Reduction Pilot Program within the Department of Environmental Protection, partnering with dairy farms to develop regional projects designed to eliminate pollution to state waters
- Requires applicants to submit plans for design, construction, operation, and monitoring of pollution reduction, along with a financial plan that may include cooperative agreements among multiple dairy farms to pool resources for stormwater capture and nutrient reduction
- Grants participating dairy farms a rebuttable presumption of compliance with water quality standards, eligibility for state funding, permit durations of up to 20 years, and the ability to self-certify construction projects designed by a Florida registered professional
- Appropriates $1.3 million in nonrecurring General Revenue funds for fiscal year 2021-2022, with $800,000 allocated to projects in the Okeechobee Basin and $500,000 to projects in the Suwannee Basin
- Requires the Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability to evaluate the pilot program and report findings to the Legislature by June 30, 2024, with the program set to automatically repeal on October 2, 2025, unless reenacted by the Legislature
Legislative Description
Large-scale Agricultural Pollution Reduction Pilot Program
Last Action
Died in Environment and Natural Resources
4/30/2021
Committee Referrals
Environment and Natural Resources1/27/2021
Agriculture1/11/2021
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