New Public Notification Requirements for Pollution Incidents

On Monday, September 26, Governor Scott directed Jon Stevenson, Secretary of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, to issue an emergency rule that establishes new public notification requirements regarding pollution incidents. The rule took effect immediately. The entire news release can be found here:

http://www.flgov.com/2016/09/26/gov-scott-i-am-directing-immediate-change-to-public-notification-laws-following-pollution-incidents/

The attorneys on Dean Mead’s Agribusiness Industry Team are keeping abreast of the emergency rule. Please contact Anna Long in our Orlando office if you have questions: Along@www.deanmead.com.