The purpose and effect of this rulemaking is the repeal of Rule 69A-64.003, F.A.C., because it is not necessary. As well, Rule 69A-64.001, F.A.C., is being amended because the definition of “employer” is in the statute and not in the rule.

 

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

Division of State Fire Marshal

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

69A-64.001Scope

69A-64.003Ability to Pay Benefits

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose and effect of this rulemaking is the repeal of Rule 69A-64.003, F.A.C., because it is not necessary. As well, Rule 69A-64.001, F.A.C., is being amended because the definition of “employer” is in the statute and not in the rule.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: This rulemaking is part of the agency’s comprehensive review of existing rules that focused on eliminating those that were determined to be unnecessary or duplicative. The amendments will remove superfluous provisions related to firefighter death benefits.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 112.191 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 112.191 FS.

IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:

DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, January 13, 2015, 10:00 a.m. or immediately following the conclusion of the Rule Chapter 69A-37, F.A.C. workshop

PLACE: Florida State Fire College, Auditorium, 11655 NW Gainesville Rd., Ocala, Florida 34482

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: Mike Tucker, [phone] or [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: Mike Tucker, Safety Program Manager, Bureau of Firefighter Standards and Training, Division of State Fire Marshal, Florida Department of Financial Services at [phone] or [e-mail]

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE FROM THE CONTACT PERSON LISTED ABOVE.