Rule Chapter 14-54, F.A.C., is being repealed and its language adopted by the new amendments to Rule Chapter 14-61, F.A.C. The language of Rule Chapter 14-54, F.A.C., is being adopted by Rule Chapter 14-61, F.A.C., in order to update and organize ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
14-54.0012: Definitions
14-54.00121: Route Evaluation Standards
14-54.00131: Signing of Posted Roads
14-54.00161: Florida Turnpike
14-54.005: Other Regulations
14-54.006: Tractor Requirements
14-54.0061: Tire Requirements
14-54.007: Brake Regulations
14-54.0071: Axle Requirements
14-54.008: Emergency Equipment
14-54.0081: Lead Trailer Requirements
14-54.010: Converter Dolly Requirements
14-54.011: Lamps, Etc
14-54.012: Inspection by Driver
14-54.013: Coupling Devices/Hitch Connections
14-54.014: Staging
14-54.015: Speed Limits, Minimum Distances, Passing, and Operations under Hazardous Conditions
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: Rule Chapter 14-54, F.A.C., is being repealed and its language adopted by the new amendments to Rule Chapter 14-61, F.A.C. The language of Rule Chapter 14-54, F.A.C., is being adopted by Rule Chapter 14-61, F.A.C., in order to update and organize all turnpike rules into one rule chapter.
SUMMARY: Rule Chapter 14-54, F.A.C., is being repealed.
SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: No Statement of Estimated Regulatory Cost was prepared.
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.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 316.515, 316.555, 316.611, 334.044(2), 338.239(1) FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 316.252, 316.515, 316.555, 316.611, 338.22-338.244 FS.
IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN FAW.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Deanna R. Hurt, Assistant General Counsel and Clerk of Agency Proceedings, Florida Department of Transportation, Office of the General Counsel, 605 Suwannee Street, Mail Station 58, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0458

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

14-54.0012 Definitions.

Rulemaking Specific Authority 334.044(2), 316.515, 316.611 FS. Law Implemented 316.515 FS. History–New 12-12-83, Formerly 14-54.012, Amended 9-29-91, 5-14-96, Repealed________.

 

14-54.00121 Route Evaluation Standards.

Rulemaking Specific Authority 334.044(2), 316.515, 316.611 FS. Law Implemented 316.515, 316.611 FS. History–New 9-29-91, Amended 5-14-96, Repealed________.

 

14-54.00131 Signing of Posted Roads.

Rulemaking Specific Authority 334.044(2), 316.515, 316.555, 316.611 FS. Law Implemented 316.515, 316.611 FS. History–New 9-29-91, Amended 5-14-96, Repealed________.

 

14-54.00161 Florida Turnpike.

Rulemaking Specific Authority 334.044(2), 316.515, 316.611, 338.239(1) FS. Law Implemented 316.515, 338.239(1), 338.22-.244 FS. History–New 9-29-91, Amended 5-14-96, Repealed________.

 

14-54.005 Other Regulations.

Rulemaking Specific Authority 334.044(2), 316.515, 316.611 FS. Law Implemented 316.515, 316.555 FS. History–New 10-29-79, Amended 12-12-83, Formerly 14-54.05, Amended 9-29-91, Amended 5-14-96, Repealed________.

 

14-54.006 Tractor Requirements.

Rulemaking Specific Authority 334.044(2), 316.515, 316.611, 338.239(1) FS. Law Implemented 316.515, 316.555 FS. History–New 10-29-79, Amended 12-12-83, Formerly 14-54.06, Repromulgated 9-29-91, Amended 5-14-96, Repealed________.

 

14-54.0061 Tire Requirements.

Rulemaking Specific Authority 316.611, 334.044(2), 338.239(1) FS. Law Implemented 316.611, 338.222, 338.239(1) FS. History–New 5-14-96, Repealed________.

 

14-54.007 Brake Regulations.

Rulemaking Specific Authority 334.044(2), 316.611, 338.239(1) FS. Law Implemented 316.261-.263, 316.611, 338.222, 338.239(1) FS. History–New 10-29-79, Amended 12-12-83, Formerly 14-54.07, Amended 9-29-91, 5-14-96, Repealed________.

 

14-54.0071 Axle Requirements.

Rulemaking Specific Authority 316.611, 334.044(2), 338.239(1) FS. Law Implemented 316.611, 338.222, 338.239(1) FS. History–New 5-14-96, Repealed________.

 

14-54.008 Emergency Equipment.

Rulemaking Specific Authority 334.044(2), 316.611, 338.239(1) FS. Law Implemented 316.611, 338.222, 338.239(1) FS. History–New 10-29-79, Amended 12-12-83, Formerly 14-54.08, Amended 9-29-91, 5-14-96, Repealed________.

 

14-54.0081 Lead Trailer Requirements.

Rulemaking Specific Authority 316.611, 334.044(2), 338.239(1) FS. Law Implemented 316.611, 338.222, 338.239(1) FS. History–New 5-14-96, Repealed________.

 

14-54.010 Converter Dolly Requirements.

Rulemaking Specific Authority 334.044(2), 316.611, 338.239(1) FS. Law Implemented 316.611, 338.222, 338.239(1) FS. History–New 10-29-79, Amended 12-12-83, Formerly 14-54.10, Amended 9-29-91, 5-14-96, Repealed________.

 

14-54.011 Lamps, Etc.

Rulemaking Specific Authority 334.044(2), 316.252, 316.611, 338.239(1) FS. Law Implemented 316.252, 316.611, 338.222, 338.239(1) FS. History–New 10-29-79, Amended 12-12-83, Formerly 14-54.11, Amended 9-29-91, 5-14-96, Repealed________.

 

14-54.012 Inspection by Driver.

Rulemaking Specific Authority 334.044(2), 316.611, 338.239(1) FS. Law Implemented 316.611, 338.222, 338.239(1) FS. History–New 10-29-79, Amended 12-12-83, Formerly 14-54.12, Amended 9-29-91, 5-14-96, Repealed________.

 

14-54.013 Coupling Devices/Hitch Connections.

Rulemaking Specific Authority 334.044(2), 316.611, 338.239 FS. Law Implemented 316.611, 338.222, 338.239(1) FS. History–New 10-29-79, Amended 12-12-83, Formerly 14-54.13, Amended 9-29-91, 5-14-96, Repealed________.

 

14-54.014 Staging.

Rulemaking Specific Authority 334.044(2), 316.611, 338.239(1) FS. Law Implemented 316.611, 338.222, 338.239(1) FS. History–New 10-29-79, Amended 12-12-83, Formerly 14-54.14, Amended 9-29-91, 5-14-96, Repealed________.

 

14-54.015 Speed Limits, Minimum Distances, Passing, and Operations under Hazardous Conditions.

Rulemaking Specific Authority 334.044(2), 316.611, 338.239(1) FS. Law Implemented 316.611, 338.239 FS. History–New 10-29-79, Amended 12-12-83, Formerly 14-54.15, Repromulgated 9-29-91, Amended 5-14-96, Repealed________.

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Tim Lattner

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Stephanie C. Kopelousos

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: August 3, 2009