To provide alternative methods of citrus inspection compliance other than what is currently in place in order to effectively compete in the world market and avert a substantial loss of revenue within the citrus industry.

Division of Fruit and Vegetable

RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:

5G-5 Inspection Programs

5G-5.001 Alternative Inspection Programs

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: To provide alternative methods of citrus inspection compliance other than what is currently in place in order to effectively compete in the world market and avert a substantial loss of revenue within the citrus industry.

SUMMARY: The Division of Fruit and Vegetables may approve registered citrus processing plants that agree to comply with the Florida Quality Systems Certification Program Description and Guidelines.

SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATE REGULATORY COSTS: No statement of estimated regulatory cost has been prepared.

Any person who wishes to provide information regarding the statement of estimated regulatory costs, or to provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative, must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.

SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 570.07(21) FS., 570.07(23) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 570.07(2) FS., 570.07(16) FS., 570.07(21) FS.,601.27 FS., 601.49, FS.

IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN THE FAW.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Shannon Shepp, Director, Division of Fruit and Vegetable, Department of Agriculture and Consumer  Services, 500 3rd Street, Winter Haven, Florida 33881, [phone]

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

INSPECTION PROGRAMS

5G-5.001 Alternative Inspection Programs

The Division of Fruit and Vegetables may approve registered citrus processing plants that apply for, agree to comply with and qualify to operate under the Florida Quality Systems Certification Program Description and Guidelines, dated January 17, 2006 hereby adopted by reference and available from the Division of Fruit and Vegetables, Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, P. O. Box 1072, Winter Haven, Florida 33882-1072.

Specific Authority 570.07(21) FS., 570.07(23) FS. Law Implemented 570.07(2) FS., 570.07(16) FS, 570.07 FS, 570.07(21) FS.,601.27 FS., 601.49 FS. History–New________.

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGNATING PROPOSED RULE: Shannon Shepp, Director, Division of Fruit and Vegetable, Department of Agriculture and Consumer  Services, 500 3rd Street, Winter Haven, Florida 33881, [phone]

NAME OF PERSON OR SUPERVISOR WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Craig Meyer, Deputy Commissioner, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, The Capital, 400 South Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: February 7, 2006

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAW: February 10, 2006