Proposed changes to 5E-13.021, F.A.C., will alphabetize, update terms, and refine definitions for key words used in the rule. Proposed changes to sections 5E-13.022, 5E-13.027, 5E-13.030 and 5E-13.031, F.A.C., will update ....

 

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

Division of Agricultural Environmental Services

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

5E-13.021Definitions

5E-13.022Eligibility for State Approved Program and/or Aid

5E-13.027Certified Budgets, Filing

5E-13.030State Aid Basis and Availability

5E-13.031District or County Use of Funds

5E-13.032Program Directors, Employment and Classification

5E-13.036Demonstrable Increase or Other Indicator of Arthropod Population Level

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: Proposed changes to 5E-13.021, F.A.C., will alphabetize, update terms, and refine definitions for key words used in the rule. Proposed changes to sections 5E-13.022, 5E-13.027, 5E-13.030 and 5E-13.031, F.A.C., will update required documents necessary for mosquito control programs seeking state approval and/or aid, document filing deadlines, and administration of state funding. The Department is seeking input from stakeholders on proposed changes to 5E-13.032, F.A.C., Program Directors, Employment and Classification. Discussion is sought related to the qualifications necessary for an individual to serve as a Director. Proposed changes to 5E-13.036, F.A.C., will add language allowing programs to conduct adulticide applications in response to notifications of suspected arboviral activity from the Florida Department of Health without documenting a demonstrable increase of mosquito activity. Proposed creation of 5E-13.0332, F.A.C., will adopt forms pertinent to inspections of pesticides and mosquito control facilities.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Mosquito Control Program Administration

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 388.261, 388.361

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 388.162, 388.201, 388.231, 388.261, 388.271, 388.281, 388.341, 388.361, (2)(a)

A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:

DATE AND TIME: December 21, 2021, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET, or until conclusion of the workshop, whichever occurs first.

PLACE: Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/310898925 or dial in using your phone: (Toll Free): 1(877)309-2073, Access Code: 310-898-925

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Marah Clark, Environmental Administrator, Division of Agricultural Environmental Services; [e-mail]; [phone].

 

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS NOT AVAILABLE.