The Board proposes this rule amendment to delete unnecessary language as there are two rules regarding fees and they conflict. This amendment corrects the conflict.

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
Board of Professional Geologists

RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:
61G16-4.004: Discretionary Reinstatement of Null or Void Licenses
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes this rule amendment to delete unnecessary language as there are two rules regarding fees and they conflict. This amendment corrects the conflict.
SUMMARY: The rule amendment is to delete unnecessary language as there are two rules regarding fees and they conflict. This amendment corrects the conflict.
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, based upon the expertise and experience of its members, 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: 455.271(6)(B), (9), 455.213(2), 455.219, 492.104, 492.1101 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 455.271(6)(b), (9), 455.213(2), 455.219, 492.104, 492.1101 FS.
IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN THE FAW.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Richard Morrison, Executive Director, Board of Professional Geologists, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0754

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

61G16-4.004 Discretionary Reinstatement of Null or Void Licenses.

(1) No change.

(2) Application is complete upon receipt by the Board of a properly completed license application, letter requesting reinstatement under this rule, documentation to establish the illness or hardship including the nature and duration, explanation and documentation of the “good faith effort” made to comply with the renewal requirement, and payment of the required fees established in subsection (5) of Rule 61G16-3.001, Florida Administrative Code renewal fee of $125.00.

(3) Documentation to establish the number of CE credits taken since the last successful renewal of the license.

(4) When and if the application is approved, any CE ordered to be taken completed and additional fees of $100 for the delinquency and $100 for processing received by the Board office the reinstated license will be issued.

Rulemaking Specific Authority 455.271(6)(b), (9), 455.213(2), 455.219, 492.104, 492.1101 FS. Law Implemented 455.271 (6)(b), (9), 455.213(2), 455.219, 492.104, 492.1101 FS. History–New 10-15-07, Amended_________.

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Board of Professional Geologists
NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Board of Professional Geologists
DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: January 26, 2012
DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAW: March 2, 2012