To remove and transfer the current rule chapter into an incorporated publication and create a new rule section to incorporate the publication by reference.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

64-3.010Definitions

64-3.015Special Needs Shelter Guidelines

64-3.020Eligibility Criteria for Special Needs Shelters

64-3.030Guidelines for Special Needs Shelter Staffing Levels

64-3.040Definition of Special Needs Shelter Supplies and Equipment

64-3.050Special Needs Shelter Registration

64-3.060Addressing the Needs of Families

64-3.070Pre-event Planning Activities

64-3.080Service Reimbursement

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: To remove and transfer the current rule chapter into an incorporated publication and create a new rule section to incorporate the publication by reference.

SUMMARY:  This rulemaking repeals the current rule chapter sections and moves the content into a publication which is incorporated in a new rule section. The repealed areas are: definitions; eligibility criteria for special needs shelters; guidelines for special needs shelter staffing levels; definitions of special needs shelters supplies and equipment; special needs shelter registration; addressing the needs of families; re-event planning activities; service reimbursement.

SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS AND LEGISLATIVE RATIFICATION: The Agency has determined that the rule 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: In analyzing this rule for the possible need for a SERC the Agency has determined that there is no increase in regulatory costs and no impact on small business.  Therefore, this rulemaking will not have an adverse impact or regulatory costs in excess of $1 million within five years as established in s.120.541(2)(a), F.S.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 381.0303(3)(a)2., 381.0303(4), (7), 381.0303(6)(a)-(g) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 381.0303,(3)(a)2., (b), 381.0303(6)(a)-(g) 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: Christie Luce, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin A-22, Tallahassee, FL  32399, [phone], x2686; [e-mail]

 

FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE:

 

64-3.010 Definitions.

Rulemaking Specific Authority 381.0303(4), (7)(6)(a) FS. Law Implemented 381.0303(6)(a) FS. History–New 11-21-07, Repealed            .

 

64-3.015 Special Needs Shelter Guidelines.

The Department hereby adopts the publication “Guidelines for Special Needs Shelters” (December 1, 2016 edition), incorporated by reference and available at http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-#####. Except for this rule section, this publication contains the Department rules in this chapter applicable to Special Needs Shelters.

Specific Authority 381.0303(4)(7) FS. Law Implemented 381.0303 FS. History–New             .

 

64-3.020 Eligibility Criteria for Special Needs Shelters.

Rulemaking Specific Authority 381.0303(7)(6)(a) FS. Law Implemented 381.0303(6)(a) FS. History–New 11-21-07, Repealed            .

 

64-3.030 Guidelines for Special Needs Shelter Staffing Levels.

Rulemaking Specific Authority 381.0303(7)(6)(c) FS. Law Implemented 381.0303(6)(c) FS. History–New 11-21-07, Repealed            .

 

64-3.040 Definition of Special Needs Shelter Supplies and Equipment.

Rulemaking Specific Authority 381.0303(7)(6)(d) FS. Law Implemented 381.0303(6)(d) FS. History–New 11-21-07, Repealed            .

 

64-3.050 Special Needs Shelter Registration.

Rulemaking Specific Authority 381.0303(7)(6)(e) FS. Law Implemented 381.0303(6)(e) FS. History–New 11-21-07, Repealed            .

 

64-3.060 Addressing the Needs of Families.

Rulemaking Specific Authority 381.0303(7)(6)(f) FS. Law Implemented 381.0303(6)(f) FS. History–New 11-21-07, Repealed            .

 

64-3.070 Pre-event Planning Activities.

Rulemaking Specific Authority 381.0303(7)(6)(g) FS. Law Implemented 381.0303(6)(g) FS. History–New 11-21-07, Repealed            .

 

64-3.080 Service Reimbursement.

Rulemaking Specific Authority 381.0303(4),(3)(a)2.; 381.0303(7)(6)(b) FS. Law Implemented 381.0303(3)(a)2., 381.0303(3)(b), 381.0303(6)(b) FS. History–New 11-21-07, Repealed            .

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Christie Luce, Bureau Chief, Bureau of Preparedness and Public Health

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Celeste Philip, MD, MPH, Surgeon General and Secretary

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: November 3, 2016

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: October 25, 2016