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Press Mention The Florida Current January 27, 2014

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Another permitting bill by Patronis again faces environmental opposition

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Rep. Jimmy Patronis has introduced HB 703, a wide-ranging environmental permitting bill that would extend water use permits to 30-50 years and modify wetlands regulations. Environmental groups including Audubon Florida, Sierra Club, and the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy oppose the bill, arguing it prioritizes developer interests over scientific water planning and would discourage energy efficiency measures to reduce carbon pollution.

The Southern Alliance for Clean Energy says the bill would discourage the use of energy efficiency to reduce carbon pollution

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