The Board proposes the rule amendment to update which ports are combined for the purposes of piloting.

 

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

Board of Pilot Commissioners

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

61G14-11.008Cross Licensing

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes the rule amendment to update which ports are combined for the purposes of piloting.

SUMMARY: Which ports are combined for purposes of piloting will be updated.

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 determined that a Statement of Estimated Regulatory Costs (SERC) was not necessary because very few pilots will be affected and port operations will be improved, 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: 310.002(4), 310.061, 310.185 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 310.001, 310.061, 310.081, 455.217 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: Thomas Campbell, Executive Director, Board of Pilot Commissioners, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0750

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

61G14-11.008 Cross Licensing.

Whereas the Board of Pilot Commissioners recognizes the unique circumstances which exist from time to time in the smaller ports of Florida, as well as the new innovative approaches to ship design which may open new areas of the State to sea-going vessels and thus require pilot service, and whereas the Board is compelled to act to protect the health, safety and welfare of the people of the State of Florida and to insure the safe and efficient operation of such ports, the Board of Pilot Commissioners shall, when necessary to accomplish the foregoing, authorize limited cross licensing between or among ports as follows:

(1) through (8) No change.

(9) For the purposes of piloting, the following ports are combined:

(a) Boca Grande, Fort Myers Beach and Key West. ; and

(b) Jacksonville and Fernandina.

Rulemaking Specific Authority 310.002(4), 310.061, 310.185 FS. Law Implemented 310.001, 310.061, 310.081, 455.217 FS. History–New 8-4-80, Amended 2-13-84, 9-13-84, Formerly 21SS-5.17, Amended 5-31-87, 6-20-89, 3-15-92, Formerly 21SS-5.017, 21SS-11.008, Amended 3-15-94, 2-22-95, 6-5-95, 3-15-99,                                       .

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Board of Pilot Commissioners

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Board of Pilot Commissioners

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: October 2, 2015

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: October 14, 2015