To notify members of the public of their rights to comment at Board meetings.  

  • Notice of Proposed Rule

     

    DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

    Board of Hearing Aid Specialists

    RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

    64B6-1.004Public Comment

    PURPOSE AND EFFECT: To notify members of the public of their rights to comment at Board meetings.

    SUMMARY: Clarify procedures for commenting at Board meetings.

    SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COST 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: The rule codifies what is already in practice. No person or interested party submitted additional information regarding the economic impact.

    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: 484.044 FS.

    LAW IMPLEMENTED: 286.0114 FS.

    IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE ANNOUNCED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE REGISTER.

    THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Sue Foster, Executive Director, Board of Hearing Aid Specialists, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C08, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3257, (850)245-4474

     

    THE TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

     

    64B6-1.004 Public Comment.

    The Board of Hearing Aid Specialists invites and encourages all members of the public 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) Members of the public 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) Members of the public shall be limited to three minutes to provide comment. This time shall not include time spent by the presenter responding to questions posed by Board members, staff or board counsel. The chair of the Board may extend the time to provide comment if time permits.

    (3) Members of the public shall notify board staff in writing of their interest to be heard on a propositon or matter before the Board. The notification shall identify the person or entity, indicate support, opposition, or neutrality, and identify who will speak on behalf of a group or faction of persons consisting of five or more persons.  Any person or entity appearing before the Board may use a pseudonym if he or she does not wish to be identified.

    Rulemaking Authority 484.044 FS. Law Implemented 286.0114 FS. History–New__________.

     

    NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Board of Hearing Aid Specialists

    NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Board of Hearing Aid Specialists

    DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: July 11, 2014

    DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: August 12, 2014

     

Document Information

Comments Open:
9/4/2014
Summary:
Clarify procedures for commenting at Board meetings.
Purpose:
To notify members of the public of their rights to comment at Board meetings.
Rulemaking Authority:
484.044 F.S.
Law:
286.0114 F.S.
Contact:
Sue Foster, Executive Director, Board of Hearing Aid Specialists, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C08, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3257; (850) 245-4474.
Related Rules: (1)
64B6-1.004. Public Comment