FL H1417

Removes the Environmental Regulation Commission from the Department of Environmental Protection structure, transferring its rulemaking and standard-setting responsibilities directly to the DEP secretary

Requires solar facility permit applicants to develop erosion and sediment control plans with soil percolation testing, stormwater management based on 100-year/24-hour design storms, and phased clearing/stabilization; inspections by certified Florida Stormwater, Erosion, and Sedimentation Control Inspectors required during construction

Mandates commercial and residential properties (10 acres or less) with existing septic systems in Indian River Lagoon protection areas connect to central sewer or upgrade to nutrient-reducing systems achieving at least 65% nitrogen reduction by July 1, 2030

Creates framework for public-private partnerships for coastal resiliency projects including seawalls, stormwater drainage, flood barriers, and natural protective system restoration; DEP authorized to enter long-term revenue-sharing agreements and provide expedited permitting

Changes annual air pollution operation license fee deadline from April 1 to June 30 and ratifies rules for Lower Santa Fe and Ichetucknee Rivers minimum flows and recovery strategy