On Friday, the latest version of The Florida Springs and Aquifer Protection was posted at http://www.flsenate.gov along with an analysis of the bill.
The bill is scheduled to be heard by the entire Senate on Wednesday, April 30.
While much improved, the bill continues to put property owners in a very vulnerable position. Following is the CPR Bill Analysis:
The Florida Springs and Aquifer Protection Act
Analysis of CS/CS/CS/SB 1576
Introduction
The issue of protecting and preserving water in Florida must be addressed on two levels: water quantity and water quality. This bill addresses one of those issues: water quality.
The best vehicle for addresses the water quality issue is the Department of Environmental Protection’s Basin Management Action Plan (BMAP) process. It allows local stakeholders to address any and all potential pollution sources and remediate them in a site-specific manner. Only a lack of funding limits its speed and progress.
Problems with CS/CS/CS/SB 1576
After substantial, last minute changes in last Wednesday’s Senate Appropriations Committee, this bill still has the following problems which renders it ineffective in achieving springs and aquifer protection. More
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