The purpose and effect of the proposed rule amendment is to repeal rules identified during the comprehensive rule review required by Executive order 11-211 as duplicative, unnecessarily burdensome, or no longer necessary.

 

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

RULE NOS.: RULE TITLES:

62-18.520: Instrumentation

62-18.540: Meter Operation

62-18.550: Measurement Sites for New Motor Vehicles

62-18.560: New Motor Vehicle Tests

62-18.570: Vehicle Sound Level

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose and effect of the proposed rule amendment is to repeal rules identified during the comprehensive rule review required by Executive order 11-211 as duplicative, unnecessarily burdensome, or no longer necessary.

SUMMARY: Rule 62-18.520, F.A.C. describes specific requirements of equipment used in making vehicle sound measurements for new motor vehicles. Rule 62-18.540, F.A.C. describes specific conditions in the operation of vehicle sound noise measurement meters for new motor vehicles. Rule 62-18.550, F.A.C. establishes specific setbacks and conditions for measurement sites for new motor vehicles that are not included in the statute. Rule 62-18.560, F.A.C. defines specific conditions for noise tests for new motor vehicles. Rule 62-18.570, F.A.C. describes how the sound level reading for new motor vehicles shall be obtained. These rules are being repealed because the Department’s authority to regulate new motor vehicles has been superseded by the federal government and they are no longer necessary to meet the statutory mandate.

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: repeal of these rules will not have an adverse impact or increase regulatory costs on any entity.

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: 403.061, FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 403.061, 403.415(5), 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: Preston McLane, 2600 Blair Stone Rd., MS 5505, Tallahassee, FL, 32399-2400, [e-mail], [phone]

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

62-18.520 Instrumentation.

Rulemaking Authority 403.061 FS. Law Implemented 403.061, 403.415(5) FS., Chapter 74-110, Laws of Florida. History–New 11-27-74, Formerly 17-18.52, 17-18.520, Repealed      .

62-18.540 Meter Operation.

Rulemaking Authority 403.061 FS. Law Implemented 403.061, 403.415(5) FS., Chapter 74-110, Laws of Florida. History–New 11-27-74, Formerly 17-18.54, 17-18.540, Repealed      .

62-18.550 Measurement Sites for New Motor Vehicles.

Rulemaking Authority 403.061 FS. Law Implemented 403.061, 403.415(5) FS., Chapter 74-110, Laws of Florida. History–New 11-27-74, Formerly 17-18.55, 17-18.550, Repealed      .

62-18.560 New Motor Vehicle Tests.

Rulemaking Authority 403.061 FS. Law Implemented 403.061, 403.415(5) FS., Chapter 74-110, Laws of Florida. History–New 11-27-74, Formerly 17-18.56, 17-18.560, Repealed      .

62-18.570 Vehicle Sound Level.

Rulemaking Authority 403.061 FS. Law Implemented 403.061, 403.415(5) FS., Chapter 74-110, Laws of Florida. History–New 11-27-74, Formerly 17-18.57, 17-18.570, Repealed       .

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Preston McLane

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Secretary Jonathan P. Steverson

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: September 08, 2015