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FL H1565
Bill
Status
Passed
4/24/2024
Primary Sponsor
Infrastructure Strategies Committee
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AI Summary
- The Florida Red Tide Mitigation and Technology Development Initiative must develop recommendations for field trial deployment of prevention, control, and mitigation technologies in state waters after successful laboratory testing
- The initiative must submit a report on findings and recommendations to the Department of Environmental Protection, Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, and other relevant state agencies
- The Department of Environmental Protection must evaluate recommended technologies, identify existing permits Mote Marine Laboratory may use for deployment and testing, and submit its evaluation to Mote Marine Laboratory within 60 days of receiving the report
- If existing permits cannot be used, the department must amend its regulatory or permitting processes to ensure timely deployment of red tide or harmful algal bloom mitigation technologies, and must expedite regulatory reviews for recurring use after successful testing
- The June 30, 2025 expiration date for the initiative is removed, making it permanent; the act takes effect July 1, 2024
Legislative Description
Florida Red Tide Mitigation and Technology Development Initiative
Last Action
Chapter No. 2024-105
4/24/2024
Committee Referrals
Infrastructure Strategies Committee2/7/2024
Agriculture and Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee1/24/2024
Water Quality, Supply & Treatment Subcommittee1/13/2024
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