To prescribe the requirements related to the comprehensive plan for discontinuation of unapproved drones as required by Chapter 2021-165, Laws of Florida.

 

DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES

Division of Purchasing

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

60A-1.074Comprehensive Plan to Discontinue the Use of Unapproved Drones

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: To prescribe the requirements related to the comprehensive plan for discontinuation of unapproved drones as required by Chapter 2021-165, Laws of Florida.

SUMMARY: The proposed amendments incorporate Form PUR 6074, “Comprehensive Plan to Discontinue the Use of Unapproved Drones,” by which governmental entities may submit their comprehensive plan for discontinuation of unapproved drones as required by Chapter 2021-165, Laws of Florida.

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 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 agency, utilizing the expertise of division personnel, determined no SERC was required after completing the SERC checklist analysis.

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: 934.50(7)(d), F.S.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 934.50(7)(d), F.S.

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: Gerard Steele, Governance and Training Manager, Department of Management Services, 4050 Esplanade Way, Suite 380H, Tallahassee, FL 32399, PH: [phone], Email: [e-mail]

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

60A-1.074 Comprehensive Plan to Discontinue the Use of Unapproved Drones.

(1) Definitions. Capitalized terms used herein have the same definitions as provided in paragraphs (2)(a) and (7)(a) of section 934.50, F.S.

(2) Approved Drones. In accordance with section 934.50(7)(d), F.S., a Governmental Agency that uses any Drone other than those approved drones listed on the Department’s website pursuant to section 934.50(7)(b), F.S., shall submit to the Department a comprehensive plan for discontinuing the use of such a Drone, as specified in subsection (3) below.

(3) Form. Form PUR 6074, “Comprehensive Plan to Discontinue the Use of Unapproved Drones,” effective xx/2022, is incorprorated herein by reference and available at [DOS Website] or on the Department’s website at [State Purchasing Forms Website], shall be submitted by the Governmental Agency in compliance with the timeline established in section 934.50, F.S.

Rulemaking Authority 934.50(7)(d) FS. Law Implemented 934.50(7)(d) FS. History–New _______.

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Gerard Steele, Governance and Training Manager, Department of Management Services

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: J. Todd Inman, Secretary, Department of Management Services

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: May 13, 2022

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: 02/07/2022