1A-38.007. Certification of Local Historic Preservation Office

(1) Criteria for certification shall be as set forth in sections A and B of the Florida Certified Local Government Guidelines (Revised November 1993) promulgated by the Division and incorporated by reference. These guidelines may be obtained by writing the Division at the address in subsection 1A-38.003(1), F.A.C.

(2) Existing Certified Local Governments shall automatically be designated local historic preservation offices for the purposes set forth in Sections 168.1997 and 168.1998, F.S.

(3) Other local governments requesting certification of a local historic preservation office shall apply on the Application for Certification, Florida Certified Local Governments Program, which is Appendix C to the Florida Certified Local Government Guidelines.

(4) Within 45 days following receipt of a complete Application for Certification and all required supporting material, the Division shall render a written determination regarding the application, either approving or denying certification for the purposes set forth in sections 196.1997 and 196.1998, F.S. For denials, the Division shall provide the applicant with an explanation, clearly indicating the reasons for denial.

(5) Certification pursuant to this rule shall remain in effect so long as the local government maintains a program which meets the minimum requirements set forth in sections A and B of the Florida Certified Local Government Guidelines.

Rulemaking Authority 196.1997(6) FS. Law Implemented 196.1997, 196.1998 FS. History–New 1-31-94.