The purpose of the proposed amendment to Rule 1A-32.001, F.A.C., is to replace references to the criteria for registration in the Society of Professional Archaeologists, an organization that no longer exists, with the Secretary of the Interior’s ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Division of Historical Resources

RULE NOS.: RULE TITLES:

1A-32.001Definitions

1A-32.003Criteria for Evaluating Research Requests

1A-32.005Application Requirements for Non-accredited Institutions

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of the proposed amendment to Rule 1A-32.001, F.A.C., is to replace references to the criteria for registration in the Society of Professional Archaeologists, an organization that no longer exists, with the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards for archaeology, and also to replace references to the “Code of Ethics,” “Standards of Research Performance,” and “Institutional Standards” of the defunct Society of Professional Archaeologists with the “Principles of Archaeological Ethics” of the Society for American Archaeology. For Rule 1A-32.003, F.A.C., the proposed rule amendment clarifies that only museums, universities, colleges or other historical, scientific or educational institutions or societies that subscribe to the “Principles of Archaeological Ethics” of the Society for American Archaeology will be considered as valid research applicants for Chapter 1A-32 Archaeological Research Permits issued by the Bureau of Archaeological Research. For Rule 1A-32.005, F.A.C., the proposed amendment incorporates by reference Archaeological Research Permit – 1A-32 Application (Form HRE4404-13), and provides information on where to obtain a copy of this form.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Permits to conduct archaeological research.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 267.031(1) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 267.12(1), 267.12(2) 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 IS: Angela E. Tomlinson, Division of Historical Resources, Florida Department of State, 500 South Bronough Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399, [phone] or [e-mail]

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