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FL S1360
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/4/2024
Primary Sponsor
Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government
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AI Summary
- Requires the Florida Red Tide Mitigation and Technology Development Initiative to develop recommendations for field trial deployment of red tide prevention, control, and mitigation technologies in state waters after successful laboratory testing
- Mandates the initiative submit reports on findings and recommendations to the Department of Environmental Protection, the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, and other relevant state agencies
- Requires the Department of Environmental Protection to evaluate recommended technologies, identify existing state permits Mote Marine Laboratory may use, and submit its evaluation to Mote Marine Laboratory within 60 days of receiving the report
- Directs the department to amend regulatory or permitting processes if existing permits cannot be used, ensuring timely deployment of red tide or harmful algal bloom mitigation technologies, and to expedite regulatory reviews for recurring use after successful testing
- Removes the June 30, 2025 expiration date of the initiative, making it permanent, with an effective date of July 1, 2024
Legislative Description
Florida Red Tide Mitigation and Technology Development Initiative
Last Action
Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/HB 1565
3/6/2024
Committee Referrals
Fiscal Policy2/22/2024
Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government1/17/2024
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