The Board proposes the rule amendment to incorporate updated handbook.

 

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

Board of Architecture and Interior Design

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

61G1-24.002Continuing Education Approval of Subjects and Providers

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes the rule amendment to incorporate updated handbook.

SUMMARY: The updated handbook will be incorporated into the rule.

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, based upon the expertise and experience of its members, determined that a Statement of Estimated Regulatory Costs (SERC) was not necessary 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: 455.2177(4), 455.2179, 481.215(4) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 481.215(4) 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 Architecture and Interior Design, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0750

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

61G1-24.002 Instructions, Applications and General Information for Architecture Continuing Education Approval of Subjects and Providers.

The requirements for and approval of continuing education courses and providerships is covered in-depth by the Board’s publication “Architecture Continuing Education Handbook Instructions, Applications and General Information for Architecture Continuing Education” (“the Handbook”) (2015 2012), which is hereby incorporated by reference, effective October July, 2015 2012, a copy of which may be obtained from http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-02061 or the Board office. The Handbook contains three forms for use with the booklet. The applicant shall submit the applicable form, (DBPR AID 4003/Revised October July 2015 2012), Architecture Continuing Education Provider/Course Application, (DBPR AID 4003-Part A/Revised October July 2015 2012), Architecture Education Course Evaluation Summary Form, or (DBPR AID 4003-Part B/Revised October July 2015 2012), Provider Course Evaluation Summary Form, which are hereby incorporated by reference, effective October July 2015 2012, copies of which may be obtained from the Board office. The Board office is located at 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0751.

Rulemaking Authority 455.2177(4), 455.2179, 481.215(4) FS. Law Implemented 481.215(4) FS. History–New 1-17-96, Amended 10-8-96, 1-11-00, 10-16-08, 3-7-10, 12-27-12,                                    .

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Board of Architecture and Interior Design

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Board of Architecture and Interior Design

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: October 9, 2015

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: November 6, 2015