The bill amends several sections of Florida Statutes related to waste facilities and transportation within the Everglades Agricultural Area. A significant provision of the bill is the introduction of a new subsection (13) in section 373.4592, which prohibits state or local governmental entities from approving permits for specific waste facilities, including municipal solid waste-to-energy facilities, pyrolysis facilities, and certain solid waste disposal facilities, if they are proposed to be located within one mile of the C-9 impoundment. This prohibition does not apply to facilities that were constructed and had operating permits for incineration before July 1, 2025. Additionally, the bill includes conforming amendments to cross-references in sections 316.5501, 339.2818, and 373.036.

The bill also updates definitions in section 373.4592, specifically changing the references for the C-139 Basin and the Everglades Agricultural Area to align with the new subsection designations. Other amendments include adjustments to the permitting program for truck tractor and trailer combinations, ensuring they can operate within the Everglades Agricultural Area under specific conditions. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
S 946 Filed: 316.5501, 339.2818, 373.036
S 946 c1: 316.5501, 339.2818, 373.036