Rules for overweight and overdimensional permits are being revised for clarity and consistency. Rule 14-26.01311 is being amended to remove a restriction on transporting hazardous waste or materials, provided the load is in a sealed container.

 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

14-26.00411Procedure for Issuance of Permits

14-26.012Movement Conditions and Restrictions

14-26.01311Permits to Move Sealed Containerized Loads

14-26.014Non-Compliance

14-26.015Penalties

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: Rules for overweight and overdimensional permits are being revised for clarity and consistency. Rule 14-26.01311 is being amended to remove a restriction on transporting hazardous waste or materials, provided the load is in a sealed container.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: The requirements for overweight and overdimensional permits are being revised for clarity and to remove a restriction on transporting hazardous materials in sealed containers.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 316.550, 334.044(2) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 316.535, 316.550, 334.044(27) 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: Susan Schwartz, Florida Department of Transportation, 605 Suwannee Street, MS 58, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, [phone], [e-mail]

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