An update of the Environmental Protection Agency’s controversial Numeric Nutrient Criteria for Florida was one topic at a recent citrus water seminar in Sebring. Drew Bartlett, a division director with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, summarizes his presentation. Download Audio THANK YOU to our LIVE Citrus Crop Forecast Coverage Sponsors! Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click …
Judge Upholds Florida DEP Water Quality Rules vs EPA “Criteria”
By MICHAEL PELTIER – THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA – THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, June 7, 2012……….State environmental regulators acted properly late last year when they enacted water quality standards less rigid than specific federal numeric requirements, an administrative law judge ruled Thursday in a closely watched case. Rejecting arguments from a coalition of environmental groups, Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New …
EPA Seeks More Time on Water Standards for Florida
FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has asked a federal judge to extend deadlines for proposing revised water-quality standards for Florida rivers and streams. The request, filed last week in U.S. District Court in Tallahassee, is the latest move in a long-running legal battle about the federal government requiring Florida to use what are known …
Allowance of State Numeric Nutrient Criteria Standards Now Up to Congress
To ensure that Florida maintains the primary role for establishing and implementing water quality standards for its waters Congress needs to adopt “The State Waters Partnership Act”, to force the EPA to adopt Florida’s science-based Numeric Nutrient Criteria on water quality regulation. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners …
FL Cattlemen Pleased with Numeric Nutrient Signing
Florida Cattlemen’s Association Director of Governmental Affairs, Sam Ard, said they are pleased with the fact Governor Scott signed the numeric nutrient criteria measure allowing the Florida DEP to adopt more flexible water quality rules than those set by the EPA. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in …
Scott Signs FL State Numeric Nutrient Rules
FL Gov. Rick Scott has signed into law a measure that will allow the Department of Environmental Protection to adopt more flexible water quality rules than those adopted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Southerland Unveils Numeric Nutrient Criteria Legislation
Representative Steve Southerland hosted a press conference in Tallahassee today to unveil key legislation he will introduce to empower Florida officials, rather than bureaucrats at the EPA, to set numeric nutrient standards for state waters. Southeast AgNet Intern Kayla Barthle was there and had a chance to speak with Representative Southerland regarding this important piece of legislation. Download Audio Sponsored …
FL Numeric Nutrient Criteria Bill Passes 2 House Committees
A bill by Rep. Matt Caldwell addressing Florida’s response to EPA imposed numeric nutrient criteria standards passed the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee and the House State Affairs Committee this week. Agriculture and Natural Resource Committee Chair Representative Steve Crisafulli says that this was the “Common Sense Approach”. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture …
Florida Cattlemen-NCBA Lawsuit against EPA Continues
While the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has given preliminary approval to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s new state rules concerning fresh water quality standards, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Ashley Lyon said EPA has yet to actually accept what the Florida DEP will be doing and thus the Florida Cattlemen’s Association-NCBA lawsuit challenging EPA’s determination letter and final rule establishing …
EPA Gives Nod to Draft Water Quality Standards in Florida
FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, November 2, 2011…….Bolstered by a letter of confidence from Washington, Florida’s top environmental regulator on Wednesday said his agency would proceed with its proposed plan to set specific pollution levels for the state’s inland and coastal waters. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag …