Published on: 23434441. JONATHAN A. BATISTA
Petitioner,
vs. BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS
Respondent.
; Case No.: 20-3075; Rule No.: 61G15-21.004; Petition
Published on: 18765734. The Board of Professional Engineers hereby gives notice of the issuance of an Order Granting Petition for Variance or Waiver, of Rule 61G15-21.004, F.A.C., filed on July 16, 2012, by John D. Rice. The Notice of Petition for Variance or Waiver was published in Vol. 38, No. 31, of the August 3, 2012 Florida Administrative Register. The Board considered the Petition at a duly-noticed public meeting on August 9, 2012. The Petitioner sought a waiver of the provision of Rule 61G15-21.004, F.A.C. with respect to the required passing grade for the Principles and Practice Examination, and requested that the Board endorse his Professional Engineering License from the state of Georgia.
The Board found that the Petition was in substantial compliance with the provisions of Section 120.542, Florida Statutes, and Chapter 28-104, Florida Administrative Code. The Board further found that the applicant met the purpose of the underlying statute by other means and otherwise showed that a strict application of the rule would violate principles of fairness. The Board approved the Petition for Waiver or Variance of Rule 61G15-21.004, F.A.C., and further granted the Petitioner’s application for licensure. The Board filed its final order on September 11, 2012.
Published on: 11821795. Variance or Waiver, filed by John D. Rice. The Petitioner seeks the Variance or Waiver from Rule 61G15-21.004, F.A.C., with respect to the required passing grade for the Principles and Practice Examinations.
The Board will address this Petition at its next meeting.
Comments on this petition should be filed with the Board of Professional Engineers, 2507 Callaway Road, Suite 200, Tallahassee, FL 32303-5268, within 14 days of publication of this notice.