The Department is proposing amendments to Chapter 62-602, F.A.C., to implement Chapter 2023-204, Laws of Florida, which directs the Department to adopt rules implementing section 403.8721, F.S., which requires the Department ....

 

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

62-602.200Definitions

62-602.230Approval of Residence or Correspondence Courses

62-602.250Criteria for Determining Eligible Experience

62-602.270Eligibility for Operator Examinations

62-602.300Qualifications for Operator Licensure

62-602.360Licensing Requirements for Non-Florida Operators

62-602.410Applications for Examination

62-602.420Applications for License

62-602.430Application Processing for Examinations and license

62-602.450Notification to Applicants for Examinations

62-602.500Examination Administration

62-602.530Conduct at Test Site and During Reviews

62-602.550Grading of Examinations and Grade Notification

62-602.570Formal Administrative Hearing Petition and Pre-Hearing Review Request

62-602.580Use of Operator Examinations

62-602.600Fees for Operator Examinations and Licensure

62-602.650Duties of Operators

62-602.660Technical Manuals

62-602.700Operator Licensing

62-602.710Renewal of Operator Licenses

62-602.720Inactive Status of License; Reactivation Procedures

62-602.750Denial of Application or Renewal of Licenses

62-602.800Grounds for Disciplinary Proceedings

62-602.850Disciplinary Guidelines

62-602.870Suspension and Revocation of Operator License

62-602.900Forms for the Operator Certification Program (Repealed)

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Department is proposing amendments to Chapter 62-602, F.A.C., to implement Chapter 2023-204, Laws of Florida, which directs the Department to adopt rules implementing section 403.8721, F.S., which requires the Department to issue water treatment, domestic wastewater treatment and water distribution system operator licenses by reciprocity and authorizes the Department to issue temporary operator licenses during a declared state of emergency.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: The Department is proposing amendments to Chapter 62-602, F.A.C., entitled Water or Domestic Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators and Distribution System Operators, to establish requirements and procedures for the Department to issue licenses by reciprocity to treatment plant and/or water distribution system operators who hold an active and valid license from another state, the Federal Government, a territory or tribal government and to personnel who performed duties comparable duties of a water treatment plant operator, or a domestic wastewater treatment plant operator while serving in the United States Armed Forces; and to issue temporary water, wastewater and water distribution system licenses to non-Florida licensed operators during a declared state of emergency.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 403.869, 403.872 F.S.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 403.182, 403.1832, 403.8532, 403.8533, 403.862(1)(c), 403.865, 403.866, 403.867, 403.869, 403.871, 403.872, 403.8721, 403.873, 403.874, 403.875, 403.875(1)(a), 403.876 F.S.

IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE REGISTER.

Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 5 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Dana Ewaldt at [phone] or by email at [e-mail] If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Keith Davie, Division of Water Resource Management MS 3506, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, FL 32399, [phone], or by email at [e-mail].

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS NOT AVAILABLE.