The proposed rulemaking seeks to amend Rule 61-31.101, F.A.C., in order to add language to the existing rule to define “direct supervision” for Mold Related Services.

 

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

61-31.101License Requirements

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed rulemaking seeks to amend Rule 61-31.101, F.A.C., in order to add language to the existing rule to define “direct supervision” for Mold Related Services.

SUMMARY: Within the provided paragraph the Department proposes to amend Rule 61-31.101 to adopt the revised 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: 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, 468.8413(5), 468.8424, F.S.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 455.213, 559.79, 468.8413, 468.8414, 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: Aimee Odom, Rules Coordinator, Division of Professions, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0760, [phone].

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

61-31.101 License Requirements.

(1) For the purposes of department evaluation of applications:

(a) through (c) No change.

(d) To establish direct supervision as that term is used in Section 468.841, F.S., and Section 468.8411(4), F.S., a licensed mold assessor and/or mold remediator shall direct and exercise control over the activities of a person under their supervision by being physically present at the job site or by utilizing interactive audio and video technology. The method of supervision used must be documented.

(2) through (6) No change. 

Rulemaking Authority 455.2035, 468.8413(5), 468.8424 FS. Law Implemented 455.213, 559.79, 468.8413, 468.8414 FS. History–New 1-30-14, Amended 7-8-14._______

 

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Aimee Odom, Rules Coordinator, Division of Professions, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0760, [phone].

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Julie I. Brown, Secretary, Department of Business and Professional Regulation

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: September 27, 2021

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: August 12, 2021 (v. 47, n. 156)