Update from Andrea, thank you Andrea..... Dave
I know it’s been really quiet for a while….almost too quiet. I don’t have all the details yet, but I will share with you what we do know:
PHASE II study money is IN THE BUDGET!!!! This allows the Department of Health to continue the work of field testing passive alternatives, performance-based systems, and compile cost/benefit data. More on this later in the sludge report (www.thesludgereport.org).
Senate Bill 550. Enormous changes to the original bill were in process and in negotiations for many weeks, and many of the mandates that affected us were dropped altogether. There is only one section in the bill that affects us directly, inspections every five years. The great news is there is no ambiguous language regarding inspections that will be misinterpreted in order to force PBTS. Simple, straightforward evaluations and periodic pump outs.
Also dropped, the Springs Protection component of SB550. This is especially good news for those in the “primary” (i.e., closest to the Spring) area. Again, I will post more to the sludge report as I get it.
99.9% DONE! The Governor’s signature is the other 1%. He has 30 days from the end of session to sign off.
PLEASE WRITE GOVERNOR CRIST AND URGE HIM TO PASS BUDGET LINE ITEM 1755A. The
PHASE II Study of Septic Systems and Alternatives is critical information that
Will make sure the scarce resources of citizens and government alike
are spent on those improvements that are necessary, effective in protecting the environment,
and cost effective.
Charlie.Crist@eog.myflorida.com
Senators and Representatives all over the state had a hand in making sure our priorities were supported. Take this opportunity to thank them for their unwavering support and diligence. They really had your back!!!!
Andrea
Be sure to check www.thesludgereport.org for updates, details, legislator contact information, and more. AND THANK YOU for all your efforts!!!
