The proposed rule amendments are intended to clarify and update the rule language regarding definitions.

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

64B14-3.001Definitions

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed rule amendments are intended to clarify and update the rule language regarding definitions.

SUMMARY: To update the rule language for definitions.

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 concluded that this rule change will not have any impact on licensees and their businesses or the businesses that employ them. The rule will not increase any fees, business costs, personnel costs, will not decrease profit opportunities, and will not require any specialized knowledge to comply. This change will not increase any direct or indirect regulatory costs. Hence, the Board 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: 468.802 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 468.802, 468.803, 468.808, 468.809 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: Ashleigh Irving, Executive Director, Board of Orthotists & Prosthetists, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C08, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3258, at [phone], or by email: [e-mail].

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

64B14-3.001 Definitions.

As used in this chapter, the following terms shall mean:

(1) through (2) No Change.

(3) Actively Practicing – working in the field of orthotics/prosthetics at least 30 hours per week.

(4) through (8) renumbered (3) through (7) No Change.

(9) CAPE – Commission on Accreditation for Pedorthic Education.

(10) through (31) renumbered (8) through (29) No Change.

Rulemaking Authority 468.802 FS. Law Implemented 468.802, 468.803, 468.808, 468.809 FS. History–New 10-21-99, Amended 2-19-04, 5-5-04, 5-23-07, 8-8-07, 3-2-08, 4-12-10,                         .

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: November 17, 2023

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: January 30, 2024