Proposed Rule 8.002, F.A.C., Standards Applicable to Electronic and Information Technology, adds the text of Rule 60-8.001, F.A.C. Definitions, without otherwise changing the present text of either rule, to consolidate similar topics in a single ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES

RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:

60-8.001     Purpose; Definitions

60-8.002     Standards Applicable to Electronic and Information Technology

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: Proposed Rule 8.002, F.A.C., Standards Applicable to Electronic and Information Technology, adds the text of Rule 60-8.001, F.A.C. Definitions, without otherwise changing the present text of either rule, to consolidate similar topics in a single rule. The proposed repeal of 60-8.001, F.A.C. Definitions, removes duplicative language now found in Proposed Rule 8.002, F.A.C., Standards Applicable to Electronic and Information Technology, and removes as unnecessary the description of the purpose of the rules and the statement that other terms will have their commonly understood meaning.

SUMMARY: Proposed Rule 8.002, F.A.C., Standards Applicable to Electronic and Information Technology, adds the definitions "Assistive Technology", "Compliance", "Telecommunications", "Operable Controls", "Self Contained, Closed Products" and "Alternate formats," thus allowing for repeal of Rule 60-8.001, F.A.C. Definitions.

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: The economic review conducted by the agency.

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: 282.604 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 282.601, 282.602, 282.603, 282.604, 282.605, 282.606 FS.

IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW (IF NOT REQUESTED, THIS HEARING WILL NOT BE HELD):

DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, January 24, 2017, 2:00 p.m. until completed but no later than 5:00 p.m.

PLACE: 4050 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida, Room 101

Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 5 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Michael A. Greif, Department of Management Services, 4050 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, FL 32399, [phone]. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Michael A. Greif, Department of Management Services, 4050 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, FL 32399, [phone]

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

60-8.001 Purpose; Definitions.

Rulemaking Authority 282.604 FS. Law Implemented 282.601-.606 FS. History–New 1-23-07, Formerly 60EE-1.001, Repealed                    ....

60-8.002 Standards Applicable to Electronic and Information Technology.

(1) “Assistive technology” means any item, piece of equipment, or system, whether acquired commercially, modified, or customized, that is commonly used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities.

(2) “Compliance” means compliance with the standards set forth in this rule, ensuring that individuals with disabilities have access to and use of information and data that is comparable to the access and use by members of the public who are not individuals with disabilities, unless an undue burden would be imposed on the agency. “Compliance” also means compliance with the standards set forth in this rule, ensuring that state employees with disabilities have access to and are provided with information and data comparable to the access and use by state employees who are not individuals with disabilities, unless an undue burden would be imposed on the agency.

(3) “Operable controls” means a component of a product that requires physical dexterity for normal operation. Operable controls include mechanically operated controls, input and output trays, card slots, keyboards, or keypads.

(4)(1) The following technical standards shall be applicable to the development, procurement, maintenance and use of electronic and information technology:

(a) through (b) No change.

(c) Telecommunications products.

1. “Telecommunications” means the transmission, between or among points specified by the user, of information of the user’s choosing, without change in the form or content of the information as sent and received.

2. “TTY” means an abbreviation for teletypewriter. TTYs are machinery or equipment that employs interactive text based communications through the transmission of coded signals across a telephone network. TTYs may include devices known as TDDs (telecommunication display devices or telecommunication devices for deaf persons), computers with special modems or text telephones.

1. through 11. renumbered 3. through 13. No change.

(d) No change.

(e) Self contained, closed products.

1. “Self Contained, Closed Products” means products that generally have embedded software and are commonly designed in such a fashion that a user cannot easily attach or install assistive technology. These products include information kiosks and information transaction machines, copiers, printers, calculators, facsimile machines, and other similar types of products.

1. through 10. renumbered 2. through 11. No change.

(f) No change.

(2) No change.

(3) Information, Documentation, and Support.

(a) “Alternate formats” means formats usable by people with disabilities. Alternate formats include Braille, ASCII text, large print, recorded audio, and electronic formats that comply with this chapter.

(a) through (c) re-lettered (b) through (d) No change.

(4) through (5) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 282.604 FS. Law Implemented 282.601-.606 FS. History–New 1-23-07, Formerly 60EE-1.002, Amended                       .

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Bob Ward, CIO, Department of Management Services

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Chad Poppell, Secretary, Department of Management Services

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD:

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: December 30, 2016