The purpose of the rule amendment to update the application, add consolidated statutory language for qualifications, experience, expiration of time and to update the title.

 

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

Board of Professional Engineers

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

61G15-20.0019Active Duty Armed Forces Member/Spouse Application for Licensure

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of the rule amendment to update the application, add consolidated statutory language for qualifications, experience, expiration of time and to update the title.

SUMMARY: Update application, add consolidated statutory language and change the rule title.

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: 455.02(3) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 455.02(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: Zana Raybon, Executive Director, Board of Professional Engineers, 2639 North Monroe Street, Suite B-112, Tallahassee, FL 32303; [phone].

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

61G15-20.0019 Active Duty Armed Forces Member/Spouse Application for Licensure; Qualifications; Expiration.

(1)(2) Application for Licensure.  Application for licensure by United States Armed Forces members, former members or spouses of members shall be made on Form FBPE/MVL003, 04/19 04/18, Application for Professional Licensure for Active Duty Armed Forces Members, Former Members, or the Spouses of Active Duty Armed Forces Members, which is incorporated by reference herein and may be obtained from https://fbpe.org/licensure/other forms/active duty member or spouse or at https://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-                      09493.

(2) Active Duty United States Armed Forces.  Pursuant to section 455.02(3)(a), F.S., the Board shall issue a license to an applicant who is or was an active duty member of the Armed Forces of the United States or who is or was married to an active duty member and who holds a valid license as a Professional Engineer in another jurisdiction and who meets the requirements for licensure after review of criminal history checks.

(3) Active Duty Florida National Guard / United States Armed Forces Reserves.

(a)  Qualifications.  Pursuant to section 250.483, F.S., upon request within six (6) months of release from active duty, a member of the Florida National Guard or United States Armed Forces Reserves is entitled to request licensure under the qualifications and criteria in effect at the time the member entered active duty and not those qualifications and criteria in effect at the time the licensure decision is made.

(b) Engineering Experience. As provided in subparagraph 61G15-20.002(1)(b)6., F.A.C., the Board will accept practical experience gained while serving in the Florida National Guard or United States Armed Forces Reserves determined by the Board to be substantially the same as the engineering experience required by the Rule.

Rulemaking Authority 455.02(3) FS. Law Implemented 250.4815, 250.483, 455.02(3) FS. History–New 6-20-18,                     .

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Board of Professional Engineers

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Board of Professional Engineers

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: April 10, 2019

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: May 9, 2019