The purpose is to repeal the rule due to a lack of statutory authority, per communications from the Joint Administrative Procedures Committee Staff. The topics addressed in the rule are addressed in the Department’s contracts.  


  • RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:
    65E-14.012: Contract Closeout, Suspension, and Termination
    PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose is to repeal the rule due to a lack of statutory authority, per communications from the Joint Administrative Procedures Committee Staff. The topics addressed in the rule are addressed in the Department’s contracts.
    SUMMARY: The proposed rule amends the chapter on community substance abuse and mental health services financial rules to repeal unnecessary language concerning contract closeout, suspension, and termination.
    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 nature of the rule and the preliminary analysis conducted to determine whether a SERC was required. The Agency has determined that the proposed rule will not require legislative ratification pursuant to Section 120.541(3), F.S.
    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: 394.74 FS.
    LAW IMPLEMENTED: 394.74 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: Frank Dichio, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Program Office, 1317 Winewood Boulevard, Building 6, Room 231, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0700, frank_dichio@dcf.state.fl.us, (850)717-4345

    THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

    65E-14.012 Contract Closeout, Suspension, and Termination.

    Rulemaking Specific Authority 394.74, 397.03 FS. Law Implemented 394.74, 397.03 FS. History–New 2-23-83, Amended 2-25-85, Formerly 10E-14.12, 10E-14.012, Repealed________.


    NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Frank Dichio
    NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: David E. Wilkins, Secretary
    DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: May 2, 2012

Document Information

Comments Open:
5/18/2012
Summary:
The proposed rule amends the chapter on community substance abuse and mental health services financial rules to repeal unnecessary language concerning contract closeout, suspension, and termination.
Purpose:
The purpose is to repeal the rule due to a lack of statutory authority, per communications from the Joint Administrative Procedures Committee Staff. The topics addressed in the rule are addressed in the Department’s contracts.
Rulemaking Authority:
394.74 FS.
Law:
394.74 FS.
Contact:
Frank Dichio, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Program Office, 1317 Winewood Boulevard, Building 6, Room 231, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0700, frank_dichio@dcf.state.fl.us, (850)717-4345
Related Rules: (1)
65E-14.012. Contract Closeout, Suspension, and Termination