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507.3 /.4 Provides funding sources to upgrade and replace old or failing septic tank systems where municipal sewer services are not available. Provides incentives for extensions of and hook- ups to municipal sewer services. 508.2 Facilitates and encourages wetland restoration and rehydradon projects, including use of stormwater and/or treated wastewatar for such projects. Hazardous and Toxic Wastes 507.5 Recognizes that reclaimed water is a commodity, and that ownership and control of reclaimed water belongs to the entity that produces it. 507.6 Prohibits any s~ate agency from requiring a reclaimed water provider to serve a specific water usen class of water users, or a geographic area, and that ensures decisions regarding the selection of customers to be served with reclaimed water shall be within the sole discretion of the reclaimed water provider. 507.7 Establishes that any reuse feasibility studies re- quired of wastewater permit applicants be per- formed by the applicant, and that the applicant's determination of feasibility is final. 507.8 Prohibits Florida Forever funds from being used to support the construction or planning of potable water transmission lines. 507.9 Supports immediate further research for infield pilot testing for large-scale aquifer storage and recovery (ASR) systems to ensure that injection of surface waters that may contain microorgan- isms into Florida's aquifers will not impact public health and water supplies. Wetlands 508 The state's wetlands are essential to the state's natural ecosystem. These wedands provide water filtration and storage, and serve as a natural habitat to fish and wildlife. Development in wetland areas should be prevented. The Florida League of Cities will support legislation that: 508. Ensures that municipalities retain the right to adopt and enforce more stringent wetlands and upland habitat regulations within their municipal boundaries. 509 2O The proper identification, containment, storage, treatment, transportation and disposal of hazardous wastes, household chemical wastes, infectious materials, and other toxic materials are essential for the protection of the public health, safety and welfare. Furthermore, the proliferation of small, scattered disposal sites only exacerbates potential problems associated with hazardous and toxic waste management. A solution to the problems of hazardous and toxic wastes witl require the cooperation of federal, state, and waste-generating and transporting industries. The Florida League of Cities will support legislation that: 509.1 509.2 Encourages the imposition of enhanced civil penalties that exceed the cost of legal disposal against illegal generators and/or dumpers of hazardous and toxic materials. 509.3 Encourages a reduction in the production of hazardous waste and promotes neutralizing potentially hazardous waste on-site. Provides economic and regulatory incentives to encourage proper disposal of residential hazardous waste. Environmental Funding 510 The state should appropriate funds to pay for state environmental programs. The Florida League of Cities will support legislation that: 510.2 Authorizes technical assistance and provides recurring funding sources to assist in the financing of environmental and growth management programs that are mandated or regulated by the Increases or maintains funding of the Florida Forever Program.