The purpose of the amendments are to update the rules to revise language, including proper incorporation of applications.

 

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

Board of Professional Engineers

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

61G15-20.0017Application for Retired Status

61G15-20.006Educational Requirements

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of the amendments are to update the rules to revise language, including proper incorporation of applications.

SUMMARY: Update and revise rule text with correct address and application.

SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS AND LEGISLATIVE RATIFICATION:

The Agency has determined that this will not have an adverse impact on small business or likely increase directly or indirectly regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within one year after the implementation of the rule. A SERC has not been prepared by the Agency.

The Agency has determined that the proposed rule is not expected to require legislative ratification based on the statement of estimated regulatory costs or if no SERC is required, the information expressly relied upon and described herein: During discussion of the economic impact of this rule at its Board meeting, the Board, based upon the expertise and experience of its members, determined that a Statement of Estimated Regulatory Costs (SERC) was not necessary and that the rule will not require ratification by the Legislature. No person or interested party submitted additional information regarding the economic impact at that time.

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

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 471.008, 471.013, 471.015, 471.013(1)(a)3 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 471.005(10), 471.013, 471.015, 471.017(3), 471.013(1)(a)3., 471.005(6) FS.

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

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Zana Raybon, Executive Director, Board of Professional Engineers, 2400 Mahan Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32308; [phone] or by electronic mail [e-mail]

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

61G15-20.0017 Application for Retired Status.

(1) A person wishing to apply for Retired Status shall submit a completed application to the Board. The instructions and application Form FBPE/005(Rev. 12/2021)(06-01), entitled “Application For Retired Status”, which is incorporated by reference at https://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-14004 effective 9-27-01, copies of which may be obtained from the Board office at 2400 Mahan Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32308 or from the Board’s website at http://www.fbpe.org/licensure/application-process. The Board shall certify as eligible for Retired Status any applicant who has completed the application form and who has chosen to relinquish or not to renew his or her license, unless disciplinary proceedings are pending against the applicant at the time of application for retired status.

(2) through (3) No change.

(4) No later than 90 days prior to December 31, 2026, the Board shall review and amend, modify, or sunset this rule if it determines this rule creates barriers to entry for private business competition, is duplicative, outdated, obsolete, overly burdensome, or imposes excessive costs.  Failure by the Board to act in accordance with this provision will result in the expiration of this rule on December 31, 2026.

Rulemaking Authority 471.008, 471.013, 471.015 FS. Law Implemented 471.005(10), 471.013, 471.015, 471.017(3) FS. History–New 9-27-01,                      .

 

61G15-20.006 Educational Requirements.

(1) No change.

(2) A non-EAC/ABET accredited engineering degree program (hereinafter “engineering program”) which seeks approval pursuant to section 471.013(1)(a), F.S., shall apply in writing submit the following to the Board.:

(a) A completed application form “Request for Evaluation” [FBPE/007 (11-07)] and “Self-Study Report” [FBPE/008 (1-08)] hereby incorporated by reference (which may be obtained from the Board by writing to: Executive Director, Florida Board of Professional Engineers, 2639 North Monroe Street, Suite B-112, Tallahassee, Florida 32303);

(b) A current catalog and student and faculty handbook.

(3) The Board’s survey and evaluation of an engineering program shall consist of two elements:

(a) A review of the documents submitted by the applying engineering program applicant.

1. The purpose of the review is initially to determine what documentation must be submitted by the applying engineering program, such that if the application is complete. The applicant will be notified if the application is not complete. If the application is complete, the Board can will begin the survey and evaluation of the engineering program.

2. All and will provide the documents submitted will be provided to any outside consultants which the Board may retain to survey and evaluate the engineering program, at the expense of the applying engineering program.

3. Documents will not be returned to the applying engineering program at the conclusion of the evaluation.

(b) No change.

(4) through (10) No change.

(11) No later than 90 days prior to December 31, 2026, the Board shall review and amend, modify, or sunset this rule if it determines this rule creates barriers to entry for private business competition, is duplicative, outdated, obsolete, overly burdensome, or imposes excessive costs.  Failure by the Board to act in accordance with this provision will result in the expiration of this rule on December 31, 2026.

Rulemaking Authority 471.013(1)(a)3. FS. Law Implemented 471.013(1)(a)3., 471.005(6) FS. History–New 8-18-87, Formerly 21H-20.006, Amended 12-26-94, 4-10-08,                    .

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Board of Professional Engineers

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Board of Professional Engineers

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: December 8, 2021

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: December 29, 2021