The proposed rule amendment clarifies the application of local requirements for garbage and waste collection and disposal to providers.

 

DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES

Agency for Persons with Disabilities

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

65G-2.007General Standards

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed rule amendment clarifies the application of local requirements for garbage and waste collection and disposal to providers.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: General Facility Standards for Licensed Facilities

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 393.501 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 393.067 FS.

IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE REGISTER.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Kimberly Walsh, Agency for Persons with Disabilities, 4030 Esplanade Way, Ste. 380, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, [phone], [e-mail]

 

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS:

 

65G-2.007 General Facility Standards.

(1) through (9) No Change.

(10) MAINTENANCE.

(a) through (c) No Change.

(d) All outdoor garbage and other waste materials shall be kept in covered containers until removed. Containers shall be emptied as often as necessary to prevent public nuisance and health hazards in accordance with municipal and county requirements of the jurisdiction within which the facility is located  all applicable state and local requirements.

(e) and (f) No Change.

(11) through (20) No Change.

Rulemaking Authority 393.15(5), 393.501(1), 393.067 FS. Law Implemented 393.067 FS. History–New 8-13-78, Formerly 10F-6.08, 10F-6.008, 65B-6.008, Amended 7-1-14.