(1) The Department of Environmental Protection shall administer a grant program to use funds appropriated by the Legislature for water quality improvement, stormwater management, wastewater management, and water restoration and other water projects as specifically appropriated by the Legislature. Eligible recipients of such grants include counties, municipalities, water management districts, and special districts that have legal responsibilities for water quality improvement, water management, stormwater management, wastewater management, lake and river water restoration projects, and drinking water projects pursuant to this section.
(2) The grant program shall provide for the evaluation of annual grant proposals. The department shall evaluate such proposals to determine if they:
(a) Protect public health or the environment.
(b) Implement plans developed pursuant to the Surface Water Improvement and Management Act created in part IV of chapter 373, other water restoration plans required by law, management plans prepared pursuant to s. 403.067, or other plans adopted by local government for water quality improvement and water restoration.
History.—s. 11, ch. 2002-291; s. 16, ch. 2005-291; s. 34, ch. 2006-26; s. 73, ch. 2006-230; s. 14, ch. 2008-5; s. 73, ch. 2015-229.
Structure Florida Statutes
Chapter 403 - Environmental Control
Part VI - Water Supply; Water Treatment Plants (Ss. 403.850-403.892)
403.851 - Declaration of policy; intent.
403.852 - Definitions; ss. 403.850-403.864.
403.853 - Drinking water standards.
403.8532 - Drinking water state revolving loan fund; use; rules.
403.8533 - Drinking Water Revolving Loan Trust Fund.
403.854 - Variances, exemptions, and waivers.
403.856 - Plan for emergency provision of water.
403.857 - Notification of users and regulatory agencies.
403.860 - Penalties and remedies.
403.861 - Department; powers and duties.
403.8615 - Determination of capability and capacity development.
403.863 - State public water supply laboratory certification program.
403.8635 - State drinking water sample laboratory certification program.
403.864 - Public water supply accounting program.
403.865 - Water and wastewater facility personnel; legislative purpose.
403.866 - Definitions; ss. 403.865-403.876.
403.868 - Requirements by a utility.
403.869 - Authority to adopt rules.
403.872 - Requirements for licensure.
403.875 - Prohibitions; penalties.
403.876 - Grounds for disciplinary action.
403.88 - Classification of water and wastewater treatment facilities and facility operators.
403.885 - Water Projects Grant Program.