The purpose and effect of the proposed rule amendment will be to create consistency between the continuing education monitoring requirements of the Asbestos Licensing Unit Rules and those requirements of Section 455.2177(1), Florida Statutes.

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
Miscellaneous Businesses and Professions - Asbestos Consultants/Asbestos Consultant Examination

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
61E1-1.002: Continuing Education Requirements for Asbestos Consultants/Contractors
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose and effect of the proposed rule amendment will be to create consistency between the continuing education monitoring requirements of the Asbestos Licensing Unit Rules and those requirements of Section 455.2177(1), Florida Statutes.
SUMMARY:
SUMMARY OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: No Statement of Estimated Regulatory Cost was prepared.
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.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 469.011 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 469.004(3), 469.012(4) FS.
IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE,TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW(IF NOT REQUESTED, THIS HEARING WILL NOT BE HELD):
TIME AND DATE: Monday, December 4, 2006, 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
PLACE: Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Northwood Centre, Board Room, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida, 32399
Those persons who cannot attend in person may submit their comments in writing to: Jennifer A. Tschetter, Assistant General Counsel, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, within 21 days of this notice. Written comments received after the hearing may not be considered.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this hearing is asked to advise the agency at least 48 hours before the hearing by contacting Jennifer A. Tschetter at [phone]. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Commission office using the Florida Dual Party Relay System which can be reached at 1(800)955-8700 (Voice) or 1(800)955-8771 (TTD).
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Jennifer A. Tschetter, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Business and Professional Regulation, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, [phone]

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

61E1-1.002 Continuing Education Requirements for Asbestos Consultants/Contractors

(1) No change.

(a) through (b) No change.

(2) No change.

(a) through (b) No change.

(3) The Department shall perform random audits of not less than five (5%) percent of asbestos contractors and five (5%) percent of asbestos consultants in accordance with Rule 61-6.010, Florida Administrative Code, to verify compliance with continuing education required for license renewal.

Specific Authority 469.011 FS. Law Implemented 469.004(3), 469.012(4), FS. History–New 8-13-90, Formerly 21-25.002, Amended 11-11-97, 5-25-04, ________.

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Tiffany A. Harrington, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Business and Professional Regulation, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2202
NAME OF SUPERVISOR OR PERSON WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Simone Martstiller, Secretary, Department of Business and Professional Regulation
DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: October 30, 2006
DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAW: September 8, 2006