This rule describes the processes for application, project selection and distribution of funds under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. The effect of this amendment is a permanent, total transition from paper to free, ....

 

EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

Division of Emergency Management

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

27P-22.002Definitions

27P-22.007Application

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: This rule describes the processes for application, project selection and distribution of funds under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. The effect of this amendment is a permanent, total transition from paper to free, online electronic grant application filing that will reduce processing times, preparation costs, and administrative burdens.

SUMMARY: The rule currently describes the processes for application, project selection and distribution of funds under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. The proposed rule is amended to change the applicant submission format from paper to electronic via a free, online tool.

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.

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: 252.35(2)(r); 252.35(2)(y), F.S.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 252.311, 252.32, 252.35, F.S.

IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN THE FAR.

Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 72 hours before the workshop/meeting by contacting: [phone]. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Lucy Holman

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

27P-22.002 Definitions.

(1) – (3) No change

(4) “DEMES” means Division of Emergency Management Enterprise Solution.

(4) through (13) renumbered (5) through (14).

Rulemaking Authority 252.35(2)(r), (y) (x) FS. Law Implemented 252.311, 252.32, 252.35 FS. History–New 2-24-02, Formerly 9G-22.002, Amended 7-18-13, 11-24-20,                                           .

 

27P-22.007 Application.

(1) No change.

(2) No change.

(3) Applicants will have not less than ninety (90) days from the date of notification to submit project applications. The opening and closing dates will be specified in the Notice of Funding Availability available at www.floridadisaster.org. Applications mailed to the Division must be postmarked on or before the final due date. Hand-delivered applications must be stamped in at the Division no later than 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) on the final due date.

(4) No change.

(5) Applications must be submitted using FDEM’s DEMES system available at www.floridadisaster.org. FDEM Form No. HMGP Application (01-2020) (Eff. 01-2020) which is incorporated into this rule by reference, http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-12341, Instructions on how to register and apply a copy of which may be obtained by contacting the Division or visiting www.floridadisaster.org. In addition, these instructions the application form will be circulated as a part of the Notice of Funding Availability for its respective disaster grant cycle.

(6) No change.

(7) Applications are to be delivered or sent to:

Division of Emergency Management

Bureau of Mitigation

2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard

Tallahassee, Florida 32399

ATTENTION: Hazard Mitigation Grant Program

Rulemaking Authority 252.35(2)(r), (y) (x) FS. Law Implemented 252.311, 252.32, 252.35 FS. History–New 2-24-02, Formerly 9G-22.007, Amended 7-18-13, 11-24-20,                                           .

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Stephanie Houp

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Kevin Guthrie

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: 5/14/2024

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: 6/11/2024