Chapter 2011-142, Laws of Florida, transferred Florida Communities Trust ("FCT") from the Department of Community Affairs to the Department of Environmental Protection ("DEP"). As a result of that transfer, FCT transferred its rules to Chapter 62. ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:
62-819.002: Definitions
62-819.006: Certified Survey
62-819.007: Appraisal Procedures, Appraisal Report Requirements and Determination of Maximum Approved Purchase Price
62-819.009: Negotiation of Offers and Counteroffers
62-819.012: Examination for Hazardous Materials Contamination
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: Chapter 2011-142, Laws of Florida, transferred Florida Communities Trust ("FCT") from the Department of Community Affairs to the Department of Environmental Protection ("DEP"). As a result of that transfer, FCT transferred its rules to Chapter 62. Now, FCT needs to engage in rulemaking for its procedures, specifically appraisals and environmental site assessments, to conform to DEP procedures. These revisions are necessary to achieve a more consistent, effective, and streamlined approach to implement the FCT program.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Chapter 62-819, F.A.C., is an existing DEP rule that implements the land acquisition procedures for the Florida Communities Trust program that receives Florida Forever funds. These procedures require due diligence items to be obtained and approved before closing for each project.
RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 380.507(11) FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 259.105, 380.501-.515 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: Kristen Coons, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of State Lands, 3900 Commonwealth Blvd – MS 115, Tallahassee, Florida 32399; telephone [phone]; e-mail: [e-mail]; or facsimile [phone]

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