The purpose of this rule amendment is to establish in rule the most recent guidelines, forms, application procedures, and Grant Award Agreements for the Historic Preservation Grants In Aid Program, including the Small Matching ....

 

DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Division of Historical Resources

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

1A-39.001Division of Historical Resources Grant Programs & Requirements

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this rule amendment is to establish in rule the most recent guidelines, forms, application procedures, and Grant Award Agreements for the Historic Preservation Grants In Aid Program, including the Small Matching Grant Program and the Special Category Grant Program.

SUMMARY: The proposed amendments are being made to forms incorporated by reference including the grant guidelines, applications, agreement, and progress report form. The changes are being proposed to update the grant programs for future grant cycles.

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: The Department used a checklist to conduct an economic analysis and determine if there is an adverse impact or regulatory costs associated with this rule that exceeds the criteria in section 120.541(2)(a), F.S. Based on this analysis it was determined the department’s proposed rules do not increase fees or otherwise impose any other costs, directly or indirectly, on the regulated industry. Based on this information, the department determined there will be no adverse impact to small businesses and the potential regulatory costs of the proposed rule chapter does not exceed any of the criteria established in Section 120.541(2)(a), F.S. Additionally, no interested party submitted additional information regarding the economic impact.

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: 267.031(1), 267.0617(5), FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 267.0617(2), (3) 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: Jon Morris, Senior Attorney. 500 S. Bronough Street Tallahassee Florida, 32399. Email: [e-mail].

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

1A-39.001 Division of Historical Resources Grant Programs & Requirements.

(1) through (2) No change.

(3) All grant applicants must meet the requirements set forth in the Historic Preservation Grants-in-Aid Small Matching Grant Guidelines and Special Category Grant Guidelines, which are available from the Division of Historical Resources (Division), http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-XXXXX 13193 and http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-XXXXX 13194, effective xx/xxxx 06/2021, and are hereby incorporated by reference.

(a) Small Matching Grant Program. The purpose of this program is to provide funding to assist local, regional and state-wide efforts to preserve significant historic and archaeological resources, and promote knowledge and appreciation of the history of Florida. This program does not fund operational support for historic preservation organizations.

(b) Special Category Grant Program. The purpose of this program is to provide funding to assist major local, regional and state-wide efforts to preserve significant historic and archaeological resources, to assist major archaeological excavations or research projects, and assist in the development and fabrication of major museum exhibits that will promote knowledge and appreciation of the history of Florida. The program does not fund operational support for historic preservation organizations.

(4) The following application forms are available from the Division at http://www.dos.myflorida.com/historical/grants, and are hereby incorporated by reference:

(a)Small Matching Grant Application (Form DHR001), effective xx/xxxx 06/2021, http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-XXXXX 13190.

(b)Special Category Grant Application (Form DHR002), effective xx/xxxx 06/2021, http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-XXXXX 13191.

(5) The following forms are used in the administration of all Historic Preservation Grants-in-Aid and are hereby incorporated by reference and available at http://www.dos.myflorida.com/historical/grants:

(a) Progress Report Form (Form DHR003), effective xx/xxxx 05/2018, http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-XXXXX 09336.

(b) through (c) No change.

(d) Grant Award Agreement (Form GAA001), effective xx/xxxx 06/2021, http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-XXXXX 13192.

(6) through (7) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 267.031(1), 267.0617(5) FS. Law Implemented 267.0617(2), (3) FS. History–New 10-14-09, Amended 4-21-15, 9-2-15, 6-15-16, 6-1-17, 5-10-18, 5-20-19, 5-7-20, 6-8-21, _______________.

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Tim Parsons, Director Division of Historical Resources.

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Laurel M. Lee, Secretary of State.

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: April 1, 2022

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: February 3, 2022.