This 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 an operating permit 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 and references related to the Everglades Agricultural Area, ensuring consistency across the statutes. For instance, it redesignates existing subsections and clarifies the definitions of the C-139 Basin and the Everglades Agricultural Area. The effective date for the provisions of this act is set for July 1, 2025. Overall, the bill aims to enhance environmental protections in the Everglades region by restricting the development of certain waste facilities that could potentially harm the ecosystem.

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