The proposed rule is intended to address the recent statutory addition set forth in Section 286.0114, F.S., with regard to public participation in public meetings.

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Board of Medicine

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

64B8-1.008Public Comment

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed rule is intended to address the recent statutory addition set forth in Section 286.0114, F.S., with regard to public participation in public meetings.

SUMMARY: The proposed rule sets forth the requirements and limits for those members of the public who desire to speak at the Board’s public meetings.

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: Section 1, Chapter 2013-227, Laws of Florida.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: Section 1, Chapter 2013-227, 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: Allison M. Dudley, J.D., Executive Director, Board of Medicine/MQA, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin # C03, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3253

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

64B8-1.008 Public Comment.

The Board of Medicine invites and encourages all interested parties to provide comment on matters or propositions before the Board or a committee of the Board. The opportunity to provide comment shall be subject to the following:

(1) Interested parties will be given an opportunity to provide comment on subject matters before the Board after an agenda item is introduced at a properly noticed board meeting.

(2) Interested parties shall be limited to three (3) minutes to provide comment. This time shall not include time spent by the presenter responding to questions imposed by Board members, staff or board counsel. The chair of the Board may extend the time to testify if time permits.

(3) An interested party shall notify board staff in writing of its interest to be heard on a proposition or matter before the Board. The notification shall identify the party, indicate its support, opposition, or neutrality, and identify who will speak on behalf of the party if the interested party is a group or faction of persons consisting of five (5) or more persons. Interested parties may use pseudonyms if they do not wish to identify themselves.

Rulemaking Authority Section 1, Chapter 2013-227, Laws of Florida. Law Implemented Section 1, Chapter 2013-227, Laws of Florida. History–New_________.

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Rules Committee, Board of Medicine

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

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: August 2, 2013

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: August 30, 2013