The purpose and effect of the proposed rule amendments is to update and revise Rule 61E1-2.001, F.A.C., to incorporate forms by reference.

 

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

Miscellaneous Businesses and Professions - Asbestos Consultants/Asbestos Consultant Examination

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

61E1-2.001Written Examination; General Requirements

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose and effect of the proposed rule amendments is to update and revise Rule 61E1-2.001, F.A.C., to incorporate forms by reference.

SUMMARY: The proposed rulemaking amends Rule 61E1-2.001, F.A.C., in order to update and revise the rule to incorporate forms by reference.

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: the economic review conducted by the Agency.

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: 455.2035, 455.213, 455.217, 469.008, 469.011, F.S.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 455.213, 455.217, 455.2171, 469.005(6), 469.008, 559.79, F.S.

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: Brooke Adams, Chief Legal Counsel, Department of Business and Professional Regulation, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, [phone].

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

61E1-2.001 Written Examination; General Requirements.

A written examination shall be given and passed prior to any applicant receiving a license to practice as an asbestos consultant or an asbestos contractor as provided in Chapter 469, F.S. An applicant seeking take the written asbestos examination shall submit a completed application on Form DBPR ALU 6, Asbestos Examination Application, effective XXXXX April 2019, incorporated herein by reference, http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=RefXXXXX10717, together with the appropriate fee as specified in Rule 61E1-3.001, F.A.C. The form can be obtained at www.myfloridalicense.com or by contacting the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399. The examination shall be provided by the Department pursuant to Section 455.217, F.S., or a computer based testing vendor approved by the Department. The written examination shall consist of one day (approximately 8 hours). Examinations are closed book and, the use of notes and reference books is prohibited. All materials including pens and pencils are to be furnished by the applicant.

Rulemaking Authority 455.2035, 455.213, 455.217, 469.008, 469.011 FS. Law Implemented 455.213, 455.217, 455.2171, 469.005(6), 469.008, 559.79 FS. History–New 2-15-89, Formerly 21-23.001, Amended 3-23-04, 10-16-19,                .

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Brooke Adams, Chief Legal Counsel, Department of Business and Professional Regulation, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, [phone].

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Melanie S. Griffin, Secretary, Department of Business and Professional Regulation

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: December 27, 2022

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: October 21, 2022 (v. 48, n. 206)