SB 532-Relating to Public Notification of Pollution
On Tuesday, April 18th, SB 532, by Senator Bill Galvano (R-Bradenton), was read for a third time on the Senate floor and passed unanimously by a vote of 38 yeas to 0 nays. 

This bill will require companies to notify the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) about the release of any dangerous substance within 24 hours of discovery, and DEP must then publish a public notice within 24 hours.

SB 532 will now go to the House floor for consideration.

AIF SUPPORTS the FDEP's role as the recipient of notifications regarding incidents from the regulated business community do to their experience, expertise, and ability to determine potential impacts from any reported incidents.