The Department was challenged with a situation pertaining to air ambulance transports. Currently, the department requires the applicant to include a letter of agreement or contract between the applicant and the Part 135 certificate holder for the ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Division of Emergency Medical Operations

RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:
64J-1.005: Air Ambulances
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Department was challenged with a situation pertaining to air ambulance transports. Currently, the department requires the applicant to include a letter of agreement or contract between the applicant and the Part 135 certificate holder for the aircraft listed on the application. The new requirements are in line with 401.251, Florida Statute requesting documentation of the carrier’s malpractice/professional liability insurance; a copy of the aircraft liability insurance coverage; a copy of each pilot’s license and current medical certificate and a copy of the aircraft’s air worthiness certificate. Additionally, the applicant shall provide documentation that all aircraft and crew members meet applicable Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: The rule amends air ambulance requirements and responsibilities.
RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 401.25, 401.251, 401.265, 401.35 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 381.0011, 395.405, 401.23, 401.24, 401.25, 401.251, 401.252, 401.26, 401.27, 401.30, 401.31, 401.321, 401.34, 401.35, 401.41, 401.411, 401.414, 401.421 FS.
IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE REGISTER.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Rebecca Cash at [e-mail] or at [phone] ext. 2725

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE FROM THE CONTACT PERSON LISTED ABOVE.