Department of Environmental Protection

Summary

HB 1417 establishes a seven‑member Environmental Regulation Commission within the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and updates permitting requirements for solar farms, onsite sewage systems, and coastal resiliency projects. The changes tighten erosion and storm‑water controls, require certain properties to connect to central sewers or upgrade treatment, and give the DEP new tools to encourage private investment in coastal protection. The bill also revises air‑license fee timing and adds enforcement penalties.

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