The proposed changes to FAC 5I-2 update rules 5I-2.003 and 5I-2.006 to include the 2013 legislative changes to chapter 590, Florida Statutes. The changes update definitions and open burning requirements and certifications to bring 5I-2 into ...

Notice of Development of Rulemaking

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

Florida Forest Service

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

5I-2.003Definitions

5I-2.006Open Burning Allowed

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed changes to Chapter 5I-2, F.A.C., update Rules 5I-2.003 and 5I-2.006, F.A.C., to include the 2013 legislative changes to Chapter 590, Florida Statutes. The changes update definitions and open burning requirements and certifications to bring Chapter 5I-2, F.A.C., into compliance with Section 590.125, Florida Statutes. The rule change extends the Certified Prescribed Burn Manager’s authorizations by one hour.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Open burning of acreage and piles in Florida.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 570.07, 570.548, 590.015, 590.02, 590.11, 590.125 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 570.07, 570.548, 590.015, 590.02, 590.11, 590.125 FS.

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

DATE AND TIME: February 27, 2014, 10:00 a.m.

PLACE: Eyster Auditorium, Conner Complex, 3125 Conner Blvd., Tallahassee, FL 32399 &  Symons Conference Center, Desoto IFAS Extension Office, 2150 NE Roan Street, Arcadia, Florida 34266

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Jim Brenner, Fire Management Administrator, 3125 Conner Blvd., Suite A, Room 160, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1650, Email: [e-mail], Telephone: [phone]

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE FROM THE CONTACT PERSON LISTED ABOVE.