Rules Associated with Brownfields

• Brownfields Cleanup Criteria Rule, Chapter 62-785
• Contaminant Cleanup Target Levels, Chapter 62-777
• Voluntary Cleanup Tax Credit Rule, Chapter 62-788

Federal Brownfields Legislation and Policy/Guidance

• Bona Fide Prospective Purchasers and the New Amendments to CERCLA, a new policy memo, dated May 31, 2002
• Brownfields Reform and Small Business Liability Relief Act
• Summary of New Federal Brownfields Legislation (PowerPoint Presentation) provided by EPA Region 4 staff

Link to Florida Statutes

• Online Sunshine Website

» 2005 Legislative Information

No legislative changes to the Brownfields Redevelopment Act

» 2004 Legislative Information

Senate Bill 0338, Brownfield Loan Guarantees, approved by Governor Bush on May 5, 2004: Chapter 2004-40 is the implementing law. The revisions included a change to the definition of "brownfield sites"; revised condition under which local government is required to designate brownfield area; revised required component of brownfield site rehabilitation agreement; revised certain requirements including insurance limits of contractor performing site rehabilitation program tasks; revised certain restrictions on investing funds maintained in Inland Protection Trust Fund, etc. Amended 376.79,.80,.82,.86. EFFECTIVE DATE: 07/01/2004.

» 2003 Legislative Information

No legislative changes to the Brownfields Redevelopment Act

» 2002 Legislative Information

HB 1341, Relating to Community Redevelopment signed by Governor Bush on May 30, 2002. The new legislation is effective July 1, 2002 and is codified in Chapter No. 2002-294. This new legislation redefines term "local financial support exemption option" re tax refund program and revises criteria for participation in bonus refund program. Get More information on the new legislation.

» 2001 Legislative Information

No legislative changes to the Brownfields Redevelopment Act

» 2000 Legislative Information

• Governor Bush signed Senate Bill 1406 into law on June 19, 2000 as Chapter No. 2000-317, Laws of Florida (See also CS/CS/CS/SB 806 (Ch. 2000-364)).

Summary of the changes to Chapter No. 2000-317, LOF

• Section-By-Section Analysis Affecting DEP
  Updated 08/04/00
• Additional Changes of Chapter 2000-317 LOF (SB 1406)
  Updated 08/04/00

» 1999 Legislative Information

No legislative changes to the Brownfields Redevelopment Act

» 1998 Legislative Information

Overviews of 1998 Legislation

• 98-75 (Brownfields Redevelopment)
  (06/15/98)
• 98-118 (Brownfield Property Ownership Clearance Assistance Revolving Loan Trust Fund)
  (06/15/98)
• 98-189 (Drycleaning/Brownfields Tax Credit Incentive)
  (06/15/98)

1998 Bill Analyses

• CS/SB 1202 (Brownfields Redevelopment)
  (05/12/98)
• CS/SB 1204 (Brownfield Property Ownership Clearance Assistance Revolving Loan Trust Fund)
  (05/12/98)
• CS/SB 244 (Drycleaning/Brownfields Tax Credit Incentive)
  (05/14/98)

» 1997 Legislative Information

1997 Bill Analysis

• Bill Analysis