The purpose of this rulemaking is to modernize and update the department’s rules to increase efficiency in reviewing applications and acquiring conservation easements.

 

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

Florida Forest Service

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

5I-7.001Purpose

5I-7.002Definitions

5I-7.003Program Goals and Objectives

5I-7.004Application Procedures and Requirements

5I-7.005Technical Review and Evaluation of Project Applications

5I-7.006Program Review and Evaluation of Project Applications

5I-7.007Ranking, Review and Approval of Priority Acquisition List

5I-7.008Title and Survey

5I-7.009Appraisal Procedures, Report Requirements and Determining Maximum Amounts

5I-7.010Negotiations and Purchase Instruments

5I-7.011Board Action

5I-7.012Closing

5I-7.013Multi-Party Acquisitions

5I-7.014Compliance, Monitoring and Enforcement

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this rulemaking is to modernize and update the department’s rules to increase efficiency in reviewing applications and acquiring conservation easements.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Rural and Family Lands Program Conservation Easements

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 259.105(3)(i), 570.07(23), 570.71(10), F.S.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 259.105(3)(i), 570.70, 570.71, 570.715, F.S.

A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:

DATE AND TIME: March 10, 2023, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. EST

PLACE: Eyster Auditorium, Conner Building, 3125 Conner Blvd., Tallahassee, Fl. 32399, or

Go to webinar at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7663366676827646555

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Alan Davis, Land Planning Coordinator and Rule Coordinator; [e-mail]

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