The proposed rule amendment is being promulgated to implement changes in the administration of the District's Cooperative Assistance Program. This makes minor changes to the Cooperative Assistance program rule sections: ....

 

NAVIGATION DISTRICTS

Florida Inland Navigation District

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

66B-1.008Project Eligibility

66B-1.015Small-Scale Derelict Vessel Removal Projects

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed rule amendment is being promulgated to implement changes in the administration of the District's Cooperative Assistance Program. This makes minor changes to the Cooperative Assistance program rule sections: Project Eligibility, and Small-Scale Derelict Vessel projects and increases potential funding for law enforcement vessels and derelict vessel removal.

SUMMARY: The amendments being proposed at this time will increase potential funding for law enforcement vessels and derelict vessel removal.

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: 1) No requirement for a SERC was triggered under Section 120.541(1), F.S. and 2) Based upon the nature of the rule, the adverse impact or regulatory cost, if any, do not exceed nor would be expected to exceed any one of the economic analysis criteria set forth in Section 120.541(2)(a), F.S. It is anticipated that the proposed rule will not have any negative 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: 374.976(2) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 374.976(1)-(3) FS.

IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:

DATE AND TIME: January 3, 2023, 11:00 a.m.

PLACE: Florida Inland Navigation District, 1314 Marcinski Rd., Jupiter, Florida 33477

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: Janet Zimmerman, Assistant Executive Director, Florida Inland Navigation District, 1314 Marcinski Rd., Jupiter, FL 33477, Phone: [phone].. 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 IS: Janet Zimmerman, Assistant Executive Director, Florida Inland Navigation District, 1314 Marcinski Rd., Jupiter, FL 33477, Phone: [phone]

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

66B-1.008 Project Eligibility

(1) Eligible Projects: Financial assistance and support through this program shall be used to plan or carry out public navigation and anchorage management, public recreation, environmental education, boating safety, acquisition and development of spoil sites and publicly owned commercial/industrial waterway access directly related to the waterways, acquisition and development of public boat ramps, launching facilities and boat docking and mooring facilities, and inlet management, maritime management planning, environmental mitigation and beach re-nourishment directly related to the waterways.

(a) through (b) No change.

(c) Project Elements with Eligibility Limits: Subject to approval by the Board of an itemized expense list:

1. No change.

2. Marine fire-fighting, Marine law enforcement and other vessels are eligible for a maximum of $100,000 $60,000 in initial District funding. All future replacement and maintenance costs of the vessel and related equipment will be the responsibility of the applicant.

3. No change.

(d) No change.

(2) through (7) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 374.976(2) FS. Law Implemented 374.976(1)-(3) FS. History–New 12-17-90, Amended 2-6-97, Formerly 16T-1.008, Amended 5-17-98, 3-31-99, 3-5-00, 3-21-01, 7-30-02, 3-20-03, 3-3-04, 4-15-07, 3-25-08, 4-1-09, 2-22-10, 3-7-11, 3-7-12, 1-27-14, 2-17-15, 2-21-16, 4-4-21. Amended              .

 

66B-1.015 Small-Scale Derelict Vessel Removal Projects

(1) through (3) No change.

(4) District funding shall be limited to $75,000 $50,000 per county, per year, provided on a reimbursement basis only. The limitation on pre-agreement expenses may be waived by the Board in accordance with subsection 66B-1.005(3), F.A.C.

(5) through (11) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 374.976(2) FS. Law Implemented 374.976(1) FS. History–New 4-24-06, Amended 4-15-07, 3-25-08, 3-7-11, 1-27-14, 4-4-21.  Amended              .

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Janet Zimmerman

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Board of Commissioners, Florida Inland Navigation District

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: July 15, 2022

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: 11/18/2022