The purpose of the amendment is to delete unnecessary language.

 

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

Board of Professional Geologists

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

61G16-8.001License and Certification Renewal and Reinstatement

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of the amendment is to delete unnecessary language.

SUMMARY: Delete 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 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: 455.02(2), 455.27(6)(b), (9) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 455.02(2), 455.27(6)(b), (9) 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: Richard Morrison, Executive Director, Board of Professional Geologists, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0767, N11, or by electronic mail - [e-mail].

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

61G16-8.001 License and Certification Renewal and Reinstatement.

Licenses and Certificates are renewed biennially on July 31 of even numbered years.

(1) through (2) No change.

(3) A revoked or null and void license may not be renewed, however, it may be reinstated as provided in Rule 61G16-4.004, F.A.C. Anyone with a revoked or null and void license who wishes to provide professional geological services shall obtain a current, active status license prior to practicing or be subject to discipline by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation.

(4) No change. 

Rulemaking Specific Authority 455.02(2), 455.271(6)(b), (9) FS. Law Implemented 455.02(2), 455.271(6)(b), (9) FS. History–New 10-3-04, Amended 11-29-07,                   .

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Board of Professional Geologists

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

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: July 12, 2018

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: August 30, 2018