The Commission proposes the development of a rule amendment to update the language to add names of specific grants and grants for innovation and service development.

 

COMMISSION FOR THE TRANSPORTATION DISADVANTAGED

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

41-2.014Grants Program

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Commission proposes the development of a rule amendment to update the language to add names of specific grants and grants for innovation and service development.

SUMMARY: Update rule language regarding grants program.

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 Commission meeting, the Commission 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 Commission 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: 427.013(9), 427.013(10) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 427.013, 427.0159, 427.016 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: Steven Holmes, Executive Director, Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged, 2740 Centerview Drive, Suite 1A, Tallahassee, Florida 32301.

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

41-2.014 Grants Program.

(1) No change.

(2) Types of Grants.

(a) through (b) No change>

(c) Innovation and Service Development. Innovation and service development related grant funds may be awarded competitively to support projects that:

1. enhance the access of older adults, persons with disabilities, and low income individuals to healthcare, shopping, education, employment, public services, and recreation;

2. assist in the development, improvement, and use of transportation systems in non-urbanized areas;

3. promote the efficient coordination of services;

4. encourage private transportation provider participation

(3) through (6) No change.

(7) Distribution of Innovation and Service Development Grant Funds. Innovation and service development related grant funds will be awarded competitively to support such projects based upon available funding identified by the Commission.

(8)(7) All grant applicants will provide their request for funds to the Commission no later than October 1 each year, unless otherwise approved by the Commission.

(9)(8) Prioritization of Non-sponsored Transportation Services. The Community Transportation Coordinator, with approval of the Coordinating Board, shall have the authority to prioritize trips for non-sponsored transportation disadvantaged services which are purchased with Transportation Disadvantaged Trust Funds. Any prioritization of trips or eligibility criteria which is developed shall consider all of the following criteria:

(a) Cost Effectiveness and Efficiency.

(b) Purpose of Trip.

(c) Unmet Needs.

(d) Available Resources.

Rulemaking Authority 427.013(9), 427.013(10) FS. Law Implemented 427.013, 427.0159, 427.016 FS. History–New 5-2-90, Amended 6-17-92, 7-21-93, 6-26-94, 10-1-96, 3-10-98, 1-13-04,                                .

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: April 11, 2018

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: September 28, 2017