The Board proposes the rule amendment to facilitate licensure at the Port of Key West by eliminating testing on areas of the Port that are no longer used.  

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    DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

    Board of Pilot Commissioners

    RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

    61G14-11.008Cross Licensing

    PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes the rule amendment to facilitate licensure at the Port of Key West by eliminating testing on areas of the Port that are no longer used.

    SUMMARY: To facilitate licensure at the Port of Key West by eliminating testing on areas of the Port that are no longer used.

    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 determined that there was no reason to believe the amendment would increase costs and 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: 310.061, 310.185 FS.

    LAW IMPLEMENTED: 310.061, 310.081, 455.271 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: Amanda Ackerman, Executive Director, Board of Pilot Commissioners, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0790.

     

    THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

     

    61G14-11.008 Cross Licensing.

    Whereas the Board of Pilot Commissioners recognizes the unique circumstances which exist from time to time in the smaller ports of Florida, as well as the new innovative approaches to ship design which may open new areas of the State to sea-going vessels and thus require pilot service, and whereas the Board is compelled to act to protect the health, safety and welfare of the people of the State of Florida and to insure the safe and efficient operation of such ports, the Board of Pilot Commissioners shall, when necessary to accomplish the foregoing, authorize limited cross licensing between or among ports as follows:

    (1) through (8) No change.

    (9) For the purposes of piloting, the following ports are combined:

    (a) Boca Grande, Fort Myers Beach and Key West; and,

    (b)  Jacksonville and Fernandina.

    Rulemaking Authority 310.061, 310.185 FS. Law Implemented 310.061, 310.081, 455.217 FS. History–New 8-4-80, Amended 2-13-84, 9-13-84, Formerly 21SS-5.17, Amended 5-31-87, 6-20-89, 3-15-92, Formerly 21SS-5.017, 21SS-11.008, Amended 3-15-94, 2-22-95, 6-5-95, 3-15-99, 2-29-16, 2-20-18,                                          .

     

    NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Board of Pilot Commissioners

    NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Board of Pilot Commissioners

    DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: July 17, 2020

    DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: March 2, 2020

Document Information

Comments Open:
8/7/2020
Summary:
To facilitate licensure at the Port of Key West by eliminating testing on areas of the Port that are no longer used.
Purpose:
The Board proposes the rule amendment to facilitate licensure at the Port of Key West by eliminating testing on areas of the Port that are no longer used.
Rulemaking Authority:
310.061, 310.185 FS.
Law:
310.061, 310.081, 455.271 FS.
Contact:
Amanda Ackerman, Executive Director, Board of Pilot Commissioners, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0790.
Related Rules: (1)
61G14-11.008. Cross Licensing