The purpose of the amendment is to update and clarify the rule language.

 

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

Board of Professional Engineers

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

61G15-18.012Other Board Business for Which Compensation is Allowed

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of the amendment is to update and clarify the rule language.

SUMMARY: Update the rule language.

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, based upon the expertise and experience of its members, determined 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: 455.207 FS., Ch. 81-302, § 28, Laws of Florida.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 455.207 FS., Ch. 81-302, § 28, Laws of Florida.

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: Zana Raybon, Executive Director, Board of Professional Engineers, 2639 North Monroe Street, Suite B-112, Tallahassee, FL 32303; [phone], or by email: [e-mail].

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

61G15-18.012 Other Board Business for Which Compensation is Allowed.

The following are considered to be other business involving the Board as required by Section 455.207(4), F.S.:

(1) through (2) No change.

(3) Where a Board member has been requested by the Secretary of the Department, the Executive Office of the Governor, or the Chair of a Legislative Committee to participate in a meeting or hearing.

(4) No change. 

(5) Any telephone conference calls.

(5)(6) All activity of Board members, if authorized by the Board, when grading, proctoring or reviewing examinations given by FEMC.

(6)(7) All participation in Board authorized meetings with professional associationes of which the Board is a member or invitee. This would include all meetings of national associations of registration Boards of which the Board is a member as well as Board authorized participation in meetings of national or professional associations or organizations involved in educating, regulating or reviewing the profession over which the Board has statutory authority.

(7)(8) No change.

(8) No later than December 31, 2024, the Board shall review and consider amendment, modification, or repeal of this rule if review determines this rule creates barriers to entry for private business competition, is duplicative, outdated, obsolete, overly burdensome, or imposes excessive costs.

 

Rulemaking Specific Authority 455.207 FS., Ch. 81-302, § 28, Laws of Florida. Law Implemented 455.207 FS., Ch. 81-302, § 28, Laws of Florida. History– New 11-2-81, Formerly 21H-18.12, 21H-18.012, Amended           .

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Board of Professional Engineers

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Board of Professional Engineers

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: August 4, 2020

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: August 27, 2020