The purpose of this rulemaking is to codify the allocation formula for distributing Rape Crisis Program Trust Fund moneys to rape crisis centers and to incorporate the material relied upon by reference.  

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    DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

    Division of Family Health Services

    RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:

    64F-20.001 Distribution of Funds from the Rape Crisis Program Trust Fund

    PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this rulemaking is to codify the allocation formula for distributing Rape Crisis Program Trust Fund moneys to rape crisis centers and to incorporate the material relied upon by reference.

    SUMMARY: The rule provides the allocation formula that is used by the statewide nonprofit association to distribute Rape Crisis Program Trust Fund moneys to rape crisis centers statewide.

    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: Based on the SERC checklist, this rulemaking will not have an adverse impact or regulatory costs in excess of $1 million within five years as established in Section 120.541(2)(a), F.S.

    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: 794.056, FS.

    LAW IMPLEMENTED: 794.055, 794.056 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: Michelle Mule, (850)245-4444 x 3849, email: Michele.Mule@flhealth.gov

     

    THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

     

    64F-20.001 Distribution of Funds from the Rape Crisis Program Trust Fund.

    Rape Crisis Program Trust Fund moneys allocated to the statewide nonprofit association shall be distributed to rape crisis centers based on the Rape Crisis Program Trust Fund Allocation Formula and Spreadsheet (2/2015), which is incorporated by reference and available at                                                         . The Rape Crisis Trust Fund Allocation Formula and Spreadsheet (2/2015), uses population and geographic data contained in the 2010 United States Census Bureau, State & County QuickFacts, which is available at http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/maps/florida_map.html. Rape Crisis Trust Fund monies allocated to the statewide non-profit association shall be distributed to rape crisis centers (RCCs) located throughout Florida.

    Rulemaking Specific Authority 794.056(2) FS. Law Implemented 794.055, 794.056 FS. History–New 8-31-04, Amended 9-27-07,________.

     

    NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Michelle Mule

    NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: John H. Armstrong, MD, FACS, Surgeon General and Secretary

    DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: February 11, 2015

    DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: August 24, 2012

     

Document Information

Comments Open:
2/12/2015
Summary:
The rule provides the allocation formula that is used by the statewide nonprofit association to distribute Rape Crisis Program Trust Fund moneys to rape crisis centers statewide.
Purpose:
The purpose of this rulemaking is to codify the allocation formula for distributing Rape Crisis Program Trust Fund moneys to rape crisis centers and to incorporate the material relied upon by reference.
Rulemaking Authority:
794.056, FS
Law:
794.055, 794.056 FS
Contact:
Michelle Mule, (850) 245-4444 x 3849, Michele.Mule@flhealth.gov
Related Rules: (1)
64F-20.001. Distribution of Funds from the Rape Crisis Program Trust Fund