This bill amends various sections of Florida Statutes to enhance the regulation and management of environmental resources, particularly focusing on solar facilities and onsite sewage treatment systems. It deletes the provisions establishing the Environmental Regulation Commission and expands the Acquisition and Restoration Council's membership from 10 to 12 members, requiring one appointee to be a former elected official from a metropolitan municipality. The bill mandates that solar facility permit applicants develop erosion and sediment control plans and specifies operational requirements for stormwater management systems. Additionally, it introduces new requirements for residential properties to connect to central sewer systems or upgrade to nutrient-reducing wastewater treatment systems, particularly in areas surrounding the Indian River Lagoon and Outstanding Florida Springs.

Furthermore, the bill establishes the Lake Okeechobee Watershed Protection Program, which aims to improve water quality in the Lake Okeechobee watershed and its downstream estuaries. It outlines the implementation of best management practices and mandates regular updates to the watershed protection plan. The bill also emphasizes compliance with water quality standards, introduces an environmental protection disposal fee for wastewater biosolids, and requires the development of conservation plans for land-applying animal manure. Overall, the legislation seeks to streamline environmental regulations while enhancing water quality management and facilitating the development of renewable energy sources in Florida.

Statutes affected:
S 1510 Filed: 20.255, 259.105, 373.469, 373.807, 373.811, 380.093, 380.502, 380.504, 380.512, 380.513, 380.514, 403.0671, 403.0872, 403.804, 576.041, 576.045, 120.81, 373.421, 403.031, 403.704, 403.7222, 403.7234, 403.803, 403.8055, 403.814, 376.302, 380.5105
S 1510 c1: 20.255, 259.105, 373.469, 373.807, 373.811, 380.093, 380.502, 380.504, 380.512, 380.513, 380.514, 403.0671, 403.0872, 403.804, 120.81, 373.421, 403.031, 403.704, 403.7222, 403.7234, 403.803, 403.8055, 403.814, 376.302, 380.5105
S 1510 c2: 20.255, 163.3205, 259.105, 373.469, 373.807, 373.811, 380.093, 380.502, 380.504, 380.512, 380.513, 380.514, 403.0671, 403.0872, 403.804, 120.81, 373.421, 403.031, 403.704, 403.7222, 403.7234, 403.803, 403.8055, 403.814, 376.302, 380.5105
S 1510 c3: 20.255, 163.3205, 259.105, 373.469, 373.807, 373.811, 380.093, 380.502, 380.504, 380.512, 380.513, 380.514, 403.0671, 403.0872, 403.804, 120.81, 373.421, 403.031, 403.704, 403.7222, 403.7234, 403.803, 403.8055, 403.814, 376.302, 380.5105